The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 October 1989 — Page 6

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - OCTOBER 12, 1989

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on Tuesday. October 3. 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. All Board members with the exception of Donald Ludwig were in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. Twenty-one observers attended the meeting which began by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE MINUTES Pam Craft moved approval of the minutes of the September 19. 1989 regular session and the September 19. 1989 executive session. The motion was seconded by William Millar and approved by a vote of six to zero. APPROVE CLAIMS Following discussion of the claims register, a motion was made by Pam Craft, seconded by Jean Ann Beem to approve claims numbered 1,672 through 1.754. This motion was approved by a vote of seven to zero. PATRON RESPONSE Buzz Roggenbuck initiated a discussion concerning how parents could register a concern or a complaint with the school system. The superintendent responded that the current Board policy which was adopted in 1481 stated that the initial contact was to be made with the teacher or school employee involved in an effort to try to resolve the concern at the lowest level possible. If a resolution was not arrived at as a result of that conference. then contact should be made with the building principal with ultimate appeals to the superintendent and the School Board. Mr. Roggenbuck suggested that many parents were not familiar with this process and that more communication needed to occur so that people were better informed of the policies and procedures that were available to them. Mr. Rog-

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genbuck stated that he wanted to be sure that there was open communication between the parents and teachers and the administration and the School Board so that when situations arose that they were addressed, taken care of. and not ignored. In a response to a further question from Mr. Roggenbuck considering the availability of Board policy manuals. Mr. Harvey responded that copies of all Board policies arc available from the superintendent s office or from the office of each principal. Each Board member has a copy of the policy manual for their use. It was suggested that additional publication of policies that are of specific interest to parents might be appropriate and it was suggested that some of this be done as early as the parent-teacher conferences which will be held during the first week in November. It was suggested that this type of information might be included in the newsletter that is given parents at the beginning of the school year. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Kaufman from North Liberty School recognized Don Ludwig and thanked him for the appearance of Ronald McDonald at North Liberty Elementary and Walkerton Elementary. Mr. Kaufman also asked the Board to accept a $250 donation from the North Liberty Lions Cub to be used for the "self image” program at North Liberty Elementary. The donation would be used to buy items that are used to reward students for good conduct and behavior at North Liberty. William Millar moved to accept the $250 donation to North Liberty Elementary School by the North Liberty Lions Cub. This motion was seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. Mrs. Lightfoot stated that Marjorie McGwin. Jamie Sheppard, Nicole Huff and B. J. Morgan had been identified as Students of the Month at Walkerton Bementary. She also stated that Fred and Opal Bullinger had been identified as the Parents of the Month. She went on to state that the Bullingers volunteer two or three days a week

at the school tutoring children and helping in the classroom. Mr. Shuler of John Glenn High School thanked Marilyn Hughes, reporter for the South Bend Tribune. for the article on the band. He also stated that the band had received a first place rating at the most recent ISSMA contest. Shirlev Ross, media specialist at John Glenn High School, was identified by Jennifer F.inspahr. now a student at Anciila College and a John Glenn graduate, as the person most infulential in her choice to attend college. As this activity was part of a program funded by the Lilly endowment. Shirley Ross will be invited to a banquet in Indianapolis as Jennifer’s guest and is also the recipient of a SSOO award which can be used for any professional endeavor that Miss Ross chooses. OLD BUSINESS 1. 1989-90 Goal Statement: The Board received a report outlining four goals for the 1989-90 school year. It was suggested that these goals be expanded and returned at the next Board meeting to include an action plan and time lines for each of the goals. The recommended goals for the 1989-90 school year are: (1) To examine middle school grade organization and to begin plans either to renovate existing facilities or to build new ones. (2) To determine what we want out students to learn during their study in the school corporation, (3) To continue the systematic review of the curriculum. (4) To develop short and long range plans for personnel, equipment, facilities and program. During the discussion of the goals it was pointed out by Mr. Millar that it would be appropriate for the school to develop periodic position statements which are published for the community so that everyone is aware of the plans that are being made and has an opportunity to react to contemplated actions by the School Board. 2. Capital Projects Fund — Second Hearing. The Board conducted the second hearing on the Capital Projects Fund and receive no comments from the public. After an explanation of the Capital Projects Fund by

the superintendent. Pam Craft moved approval of the Capital Projects Fund which was seconded by Donald Ludwig. The motion was approved by a vote of seven to zero. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel Report: a. Darlene Flora — Set Annual Salary: William Millar moved to set Darlene Flora's annual salary as School Corporation Treasurer at $21,500 effective October 1. 1989 with a review in six months. This motion was seconed by Jean Ann Beam and approved by a vote of seven to zero. b. Michelle O’Malley — Freshman Class Sponsor. John Glenn High School: Don Ludwig moved approval of Michelle O’Malley as Freshman Gass Sponsor at John Glenn High School which was seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 2. Resolution For Temporary Loan: During the discussion of the need to take a temporary loan it was pointed out by Board members that they would like to have the bids received enough in advance of a Board meeting so that the information could be included in the Board packet. Therefore, this suggestion will be incorporated into the resolution by changing in the last paragraph the words "on the day” to "November 14. 1989". With that change Pam Craft moved approval of the resolution for a temporary loan which was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 3. Ist Source Bank Coporate Resolution: Bill Millar pointed out a change in the Corporate Resolution format submitted saying that the resolution should be for one of the following officers of the Corporation rather than two. With this change Mr. Millar moved approval of the Corporate Resolution which was seconded by Donald Ludwig and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 4. Superintendent's Report. a. Addendum to Superintendent's Basic Contract: The Board received a copy of the addendum to (he Superintendent's basic contract which had been previously discussed and examined by Mr. Peddycord. This addendum was approved on a motion made by Wilham Millar, seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. It was suggested (hat an executive session be scheduled soon and it was agreed after the October 17 Board meeting to discuss an evaluation of the superintendent. b. Bus Incident Procedures: The Board received a copy of bus incident procedures which were developed in response to recent situations and would be interpreted to apply to all Corporation owned vehicles. These procedures were discussed in a meeting with Corporation bus drivers on September 26 and was provided for the Board as information. Mr. Harvey indicated that these procedures will be included with a revised draft of the school system’s transportation policies in the near future. c. North Liberty Recycling Project: Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Harvey informed the Board that they had been contacted by a group in the North Liberty area who was interested in developing a recycling project in conjunction with the activities going on at North Liberty Elementary School. Mr. Kaufman has been working with the group to designate an acceptable site at the school for the recydeing pick up. The discussion pointed out the need for more awareness of the environmental consequences of not recycling and that we need to set a good role model and example for our students. INFORMATION REPORT AND DISCUSSION I. Emergency School Closing: The Board and the superintendent discussed the Board Policy concerning the school cancellation policy. It was recommended that the current policy is sufficient with

the modification that school should be called off by 6:30 a.m. if at all possible. It was also discussed that using various contacts within the school corporation to determine road and weather conditions would be helpful to the superintendent in making the decision as to whether or not school is delayed or cancelled. NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting date of the Board of School Trustees will be on October 17. 1989 at 7:30 p.m. at Walkerton Elementary School in the library. There will be a regular session with an executive session immediately following for the pur pose of discussion of personnel and site acquisition. ADJOURNMENT The Board meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. based on a motion by Dave Hostetler, seconded by William Millar. It was approved by a vote of five to two with William Millar and Donald Ludwig opposed. Up With People Presents "Face To Face" Oct. 11 & 12 The world will come alive in Plymouth, on October 11 and 12. as the international cast of Up With People brings it's all new show "Face to Face" to the Plymouth High School Auditorium. The two-hour musical extraviganza. featuring a cast of 150 young people from around the world is being sponsored by the U.S. Granules Corporation, the Plymouth Arts Commission and Ameritrust National Bank to bring Plymouth a fun-filled evening of quality entertainment and high energy performance. These shows are being presented by the sponsors as a gift to the community. Free tickets will be available to the public on October 4th at Ameritrust National Bank and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. "Face to Face" is the Silver Celebration Edition of the Up With People show, featuring a striking new set. costuming and lighting; celebrating 25 years of entertaining millions around the world. The Up With People show . . It’s international at heart with rock'n roll in its soul. The beat is contagious, with something for just about everyone from rock to gos pel. folk and traditional, inter national pageantry, rhythm and blues, pop hits from the 1460’5, hard hitting raps, contemporary ballads and bebopping dance numbers. With Up With People, it is difficult to know where the stage ends and the audience begins. In a blur of color, the aisles become flooded with dozens of young people whose faces reveal not only the ethnic diversity of the many countries they represent, but their genuine excitement at being there with the audience. Everyone is a part of the show. But there’s more to Up With People than hot entertainment. The aim of Up With People is to encourage understanding among people of all nations through a unique program of intercultural education, musical performance, and public service. Each year more than 600 young adults, divided among five inter national touring companies, spend 11 months traveling to many lands, entertaining audiences worldwide, learning and maturing, sharing experiences, hopes and concerns, and involving themselves in com munily activities and civic affairs everywhere they go. Local residents are not only invited to attend the show, but can have the opportunity to host one of these international students Young men and women between the ages of 18-25 may even interview for application into a future cast. For more information on Up With People's visit to Plymouth, call (219)-935-4426.