The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 November 1987 — Page 8

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on November I’’, 198" at ".45 p.m. in the cafeteria of Walkerton Elementarv School. Mrs. Craft, Mr Hostetler, Mr. Ludwig and Mr. Miller were in attendance. Mrs. Beem, Mrs. Manuel and Mr Millar were unable to attend the meeting. The superintendent and 11 observers were also present. Following a motion by Mr. Lud wig. seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to approve the minutes of the November 3, 198 7 meeting as presented. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted four to zero to approve claims numbered 1,853 through 1,93 b as presented. RECOGNITIONS Mr Paul Hernandez, the John Glenn High School Spell Bowl coordinator. showed the Board the Hoosier Spell Bowl Division 111 State Championship trophy that the John Glenn High School Spell Bowl Team won in competition at North Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, November 14. The Spell Bowl Team not only won their class state championship, but also scored third highest among all competiting schools. Only Class I schools Bloomington South High School and Logansport High School scored higher than the John Glenn High School team. Mr. Hernandez attributed the state championship to dedication and hard work among his team members and strong support from parents and other school personnel. The members of the Spell Bowl Team were Matt Wieczork. Kate Jacob. Chris King, Angie Rohrer. Jerry Beem, Brenda Petry. Matt Holderbaum. Lisa Smith. Stephanie Beem, Laura Chance. Julie Beem and Dawn Marks. OLD BUSINESS A brief written capsule report from Dave Rogers of Construction Control was submitted to the Board detailing all work completed from October 1 through October 31, 1987. and anticipated work to be done from November 1 through November 30. 1987. It is anticipated that the additon structure will be enclosed under roof about the second week of December. The Board also received a financial report submitted by Municipal Finance Corporation for the Walkerton Elementary School Building Corporation. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to authorize payment of $6,925.66 to Construction Control for construction management services by the Walkerton Elementary School Building Corporation. B. Student Vacation Policy: following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to adopt the fol-

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lowing Board Policy — Student Vacation Policy: The full value of a student’s education is jeopardized when a student misses an instructional day. Parents should carefully consider the negative effects that absence from schtxil may have on their children's total educational progress. To be excused requests for vacations should be in writing to the principal two weeks in advance of the planned vacation. Principals have the right to deny approval of an excused absence for the vacation on the basis of being injurious to the student's progress. At the discretion of the teacher, work will be assigned prior to or following the vacation. The work and missed tests will be made up in not more than six days after the student returns. If there is no advance notification. the vacation will be considered an uncxcused absence. OLD BUSINESS: A. North Liberty Elementary School Recognition Program Application: Mr. Kaufman, principal at North Liberty Elementary School and Mrs. Williams, counselor, explained to the Board that the U. S. Department of Education’s School Recognition Program for 1987-88 will identify and give recognition to outstanding public and private elementary schools across the United States. Schools will be identified on the basis of their effectiveness in meeting their particular goals as well as the standards of quality applicable to elementary schools in general. Important aspects will be the school' success in fostering the intellectual, social and moral growth of its students. Mr. Kaufman and Mrs. Williams requested that because of the high standards at North Libety Elementary School that the Board authorize them to make applications to the recogniation program. Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted four to zero to authorize North Liberty Elementary School to make application to the U. S. Department of Education Elementary School Recognition Program. B. Chapter 1 Application For Reallocated Funds: Mrs. Lightfoot, principal at Walkerton Elementary School, explained to the Board that following a recent Chapter 1 evaluation of the John Glenn School Corporation program that she received word from the Indiana Department of Education that the Corporation is eligible to apply for additional funding in the amount of $11,807. She explained that if received, these funds would be used to offset general fund expenditures for Chapter I services ’ by certified teachers, aides and for ’ instructional materials. Dr. Smith noted that the Chapter 1 evaluattion by the Indiana Department of 1 Education highly commended the Corporation program. Following a motion by Mr. Lud- • wig, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to authorize the Corporation to apply for re-

allocated Chapter I funds in the amount of $11.807. C. John Glenn School Corporation/John Glenn Education Association Master Agreement: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted four to zero to approve the negotiated agreement between the John Glenn School Corporation and the John Glenn Education Association for the period August 16. 198 7 through August 15. 1989. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted four to zero to approve a Rcducation In Force memorandum for the period August 16. 1987 through August 15. 1989. D. 1988 Noncertified Employees Salary Rates: Dr. Smith submitted a list of recommended salary rates for all Corporations noncertified employees effective January 1, 1988. Mr. Hostetler indicated that he wished the Board to consider changing the maintenance position from an hourly rate to a yearly salary rate. This was due to the overall supervisory and maintenance responsibilities included in this position. He indicated that he is very pleased with the quality of Corporation maintenance services now being provided. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to approve the recommended 1988 noncertified employees salary rates as submitted w’ith the exception of the maintenance position as noted above. E. Extracurricular Appointments: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to make the following extracurricular staff appointments: 1. Patty Kennedy, John Glenn High School —FHA/HERO. 2. Eric Pressel, John Glenn High School — French Club. 3. Gayle Anderson. John Glenn High School — Spanish Cub. 4. Dixie Kunze. John Glenn High School — SADD Sponsor. 5. Paul Hernandez, John Glenn High School — Aerial Sponsor. 6. Paul Hernandez, John Glenn High School — Hoosier Spell Bowl Coordinator. 7. Linda Parker, John Glenn High School — Academic Competitions Coordinator. 8. Vera Tiani, Urey Middle School — Voyager Gub Sponsor. 9. Jan Hayes, North Liberty School — Hoosier Spell Bowl. 10. Jo Ellen Stevens, Urey Middle School — Hoosier Spell Bowl. F. Conference Reports: The Board accepted written conference reports from the following staff members: 1. Jo Ellen Stevens, Urey Middle School; Jan Hayes, North Liberty School; Julie Kitchell, John Glenn High School. "Teaching And Assessing Writing In Indiana". 2. Judy New, Walkerton Elementary School; Pat Sriver, North Liberty School, "G/T Continuation Grant Meeting". 3. Cyndy Williams, North Liberty School, "Counseling Workshop". G. Communicable Disease/ AIDS Policy Committee: Dr. Smith noted that the Teachers' Association has recommended that staff members Pam Pearish of John Glenn High School; Ryan Minnich, of North Liberty School; Jo Ellen Stevens, of Urey Middle School; and John Huffman, of Walkerton Elementary School, serve on this committee. At the next Board meeting a member of the Board will be appointed to serve on the committee and two administrators will be selected to serve on this committee. School Corporation parents and patrons who are interested in serving on this committee should contact the superintendent at their earliest convenience. The Communicable Disease/AIDS Policy Committee will study information from the Stale Board of Health and policies from other school cor-

porations in order to formulate a policy of how to deal with affected students and staff if these circumstances should arise. Additionally. the policy will give direction to including communicable disease and AIDS information in the curriculum. H. Financial Statements — October. 1987; Board members reviewed financial statements from both the Corporation and all four school buildings. I. School Lunch Report 1986-87: Members of the Board reviewed copies of the school lunch report for the preceding school year. Dr. Smith noted that all four building kitchens were operating at a very efficient and effective level. Head cooks Mrs. Marolyn Millar. John Glenn High School; Mrs. Gladys Shaffer. North Liberty School; Mrs. Judy McGovern. Urey Middle School; and Mrs. Marilyn Wallace. Walkerton Elementary School, and their staffs arc to be congratulated for their efforts. J. Other: 1. Extracurricular Bus Route: Dr. Smith noted that Gerry Brown, ciementary/middle school athletic director, and Dick Kickbush, high school athletic director, had surveyed coaches and athletes regarding an extracurricular bus route. According to results of their survey. the need for an extracurricular route will begin in January of this school year. Board members indicated that they wished to have the route begin as soon as possible. A time schedule of stops will be developed and published for public information. The extracurricular route should begin approximately the first week of December NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 1, 1987 at 7:45 p.m. in the library of Urey Middle School. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted four to zero to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

CARD OF THANKS

I would like to express my grateful thanks to my family and friends for being so concerned about me, for the long distance calls, food, cards and prayers while I was in the hospital and now recuperating at home. May the good Lord bless all of you. Helen Pogodzinski

BIRTHS

A son. Shawn Edward, was born to Roberta Porter, on November 5. at Memorial Hospital. South Bend. He weighed in a three pounds 13'/a ounces and measured 17*/j inches long. Grandparents are Edward and Meta Porter, Koontz Lake, and great grandparents are Fred and Dorothy Porter, Koontz Lake. Bob and Cheryl Barko, Walkerton, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Kathrine Marie, bom on November 16, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She weighed in at eight pounds and *4 ounce. Grand-

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parents are Charles and Gloria Barko, Koontz Lake. Wendy and Jeff McMichael, of South Bend, are the proud parents of a son. Cameron Sean, born on November 20. He weighed in at seven pounds and five ounces and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gail and John Engle, South Bend, and paternal grandmother is Dixie McMichael. Mishawaka. Greatgrandmothers are June Baker. Walkerton, and Nan Day. South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerber, of Charleston, South Carolina, are the parents of a daughter. Kristin Marie, born on Tuesday morning. November 17. Grandparents are Mrs. Esther Gerber. Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones. Fernandina Beach. Florida.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Happy Thanksgiving. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 6:15 p.m. — John Glenn basketball teams to host South Bend Clay. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 9:30 a.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to participate in the South Central Invitational. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 4:30 p.m. — Urey 7th and Bth grade basketball teams to travel to New Prairie. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to Plymouth. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 4:15 p.m. — Walkerton/Urey sth and 6th grade basketball team to travel to LaVille. 6:00 p.m., John Glenn wrestlers to host South Bend Washington. Order of Eastern Star to meet in Walkerton. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty 7th and Bth grade basketball teams to host Argos. 4:45 p.m. — North Liberty Sth and 6th grade basketball teams to travel to Triton. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to host OregonDavis. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 4:30 p.m. — North Libety Sth and 6th grade basketball teams to travel to Walkerton 5:30 p.m. — North Liberty 7th and Bth grade basketball teams to travel to Oregon-Davis. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to host Marian. Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. Walkerton Masonic Lodge to meet. JIM S BARBER SHOP ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS Effective December 1, 1987, Jim's Barber Shop, Koontz Lake, will observe the following new hours: Tuesday, 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 5:00; Wednesday. 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 8:00; Thursday and Friday, 8:00- 12:00 and 1:00 - 5:00; and Saturday, 8:00 - 12:00. The shop will be closed on Sunday and Monday. The shop operates on Central Standard Time. 3td3p