The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 January 1990 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JANUARY 4, 1990

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SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) Lyle's homeroom purchased and donated a stuffed toy for this project, Mr. Kaufman from North North Liberty Elementary pointed out that they had spent a productive day with the Sixth Grade Reading Festival where students read stories that they had written for other students. The Student of the Month at North Liberty is Shawn Alspaugh. He also stated that Brad Ennis had placed fourth in the Christmas Land Art Contest. Mr. Kaufman also explained that due to the deteiorating weather conditions that the Christmas program had been cancelled and a music program would be scheduled in January. Mrs. Lightfoot from Walkerton Elementary stated that the students had made donations to the food pantry and had also raised $135.00 for the American Lung Association. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel Report: a. Appointments. 1. Kevin Russell, Sth Grade Boys Basketball. North Liberty Elementary School. b. Resignations. 1. Joseph Hunt, Sth Grade Boys Basketball. North Liberty Elementary School. 2. Cindv Rude. Instructional JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R. JOHNSON Cartihacl (njurxnct Cwmi* DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Cod (219(566-2580 Koontz Lake THE TAX SHELTER YEAR AROUND INCOME TAX SERVICES Individuals & Small Businesses BOOKKEEPING Far Saia* Businesses AUDIT ASSISTANCE Phone 656-4706 903 S. State Street North Liberty, Indiana ! FARMERS 1 ' INSURANCE I; GROUP OF : COMPANIES 'I CAROL JEAN BECKER > / AGENT 903 S State St., North Liberty ]• J 656-8796. Res 369-9442 AUTO * FIRE ★ LIFE * FARM/ .commercial < BECKER BUILDERS OF HECKAMAN HOMES Hu A Fat Lms Os ENEMY EFFICIENT ROM ft OrNv (M Am) Sm Our Nodar 903 S State St 656-8796 North Liberty, Ind

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Aide, Urey Middle School. May Kay Stedman moved approval of the appointment of Kevin Russell as a fifth grade Boys Basketball Coach at North Liberty I Elementary School and also the acceptance of the resignations from Joseph Hunt as the fifth grade Boys Basketball Coach at North Liberty Elementary School and Cindy Rude as an instructional aide at Urey Middle School. This motion was seconded by Don Ludwig and approved by a vote of seven to zero. Mr. Reese explained that Cindy Rude would be continuing at Urey Middle School until a replacement had been hired. A specific date for her resignation will be included in a future personnel report. Mr. Harvey explained that Jada Connor, a special education teacher assigned to North Liberty Elementary School by the JESSE Co-op was resigning. He pointed out that Chris Houston, who had been serving as a long-term substitute at North Liberty, would be moving into this position with a limited license since a regularly certificated special education teacher had not been identified. Mr. Kaufman also had recommended that a student teacher who is completing her work at North Liberty this semester would be a likely candidate for the position that has been filled by Mrs. Houston. Mr. Harvey stated that this information will be included in the January 9 Personnel Report so that the Board NUNLEY’S TROPHY HOUSE 409 W. Maple Ave. North Liberty 656-3924 TROPHIES - PLAQUES RIBBONS - GIFTS “Elegance In Awards” Budd’s Bargain Barn 617 Roosevelt Road Walkerton Hours: Monday * Saturday 10:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. VARIETY OF ITEMS Something For Everyone PHONE 586-7244 •13W« DUANE DRAKE? TREE SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED Tree Removal Tree Trimming Stump Removal Wood For Sale Phone 936-6546 Plymouth ( JUDY’S ] : BEAUTY SALON > - WOMEN - CHILDREN ' < HELENE UNI-PERMS \ S CUftUNG IRONS 4 HAIR ACCESSORIES , S COSMETICS - PERFUMES S S EAM PIERCING / Gi HONEE HAIR REMOVAL / CaM 6 Days A Wook By Appointment / 207 W Center 656-4451 North Liberty

will be apprised of the actions that had been taken. 2. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act Title II Grant Acceptance. Don Ludwig moved that the grant in the amount of $2,932 be accepted by the School Corporation. T his motion was seconded by William Millar and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 3. Resolution to Adopt A Cafeteria Benefits Plan. A motion to adopt this resolution was made by Pam Craft and seconded by Dave Hostetler. During the discussion of the motion, Mrs. Craft stated that the references in the resolution to the Board of Directors should be changed to Board of School Trustees. With this change in the proposed resolution, it was approved by a vote of the Board of seven to zero. 4. Classifed Employee Salary and Fringe Benefit Schedule. Jean Ann Beem moved to accept the Gassified Fringe Benefit proposal as presented, but with a change in the number of sick days allocated remaining the same rather than as with the proposed change to seven and eight days, respectively, for nine and twelve month employees. This motion was seconded by Donald Ludwig. After discussion and clarification, Mr. Ludwig removed his second and the motion died for a lack of a second. William Millar moved to accept the Salaries and Fringe Benefits as he read them. After this was presented, Mr. Ludwig seconded the motion. The changes proposed by Mr. Millar were as follows: Superintendent’s secretary. the increase would be .65 for a 1990 rate of $7.75; central office secretary, increase .65. the 1990 rate would be $7.75; high school principal’s secretary, increase by , .55. the rate would be $7.30; Corporation nurse would remain at $10.00; maintenance director at $26,670; change the custodian schedule to have a zero years of experience step starting at $6.50. one year $6.75. two years $7.80, three years $8.65; building aides, zero $4.80. one year $5.00. two years $5.75, three years $6.55; cooks, zero $4.80. one year $5.00. two years $5.75. three years $6.55; building secretaries, zero $5.20. one year $5.55. two years $6.35. three years $7.25. The Corporation bus drivers amounts were approved as presented. Head bus driver was increased to $1,500. The motion was to include the rest of the salary rates and fringe benefits as proposed. Following discussion, this motion was approved by a vote of five, one and one. Dave Hostetler abstained and Jean Ann Beem voted no. 5. Award School Bus Bid. Mr. Harvey had distributed to members of the Board and public a recommendation for the school bus bids. The Board asked for a clarification of the handout which Mr. Harvey then corrected that the Kerim bid was for a Thomas chassis and not Carpenter and that the chassis bid would be a GM and not Chevrolet. There was considerable discussion of the relative merits of the proposals. Concern was expressed by Mr. Millar over the fact that the GM diesel would be discontinued after this model year and that there was some concern, then, over maintenance and warranty and durability of that particular engine. There was also concern expressed in the same vein about the Ford engine. Dave Hostetler moved that the bid for the chassis be awarded to Weiss International in the amount of $22,040 for each chassis. It was also included in the motion that the body bid be awarded to Kcrhn Motor Sales for a Thomas body in the amount of $11,791.30. The motion stipulated that the orders were to be placed for two 1990 chassis and bodies. This motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved a vote of seven to zero. INFORMATION REPORTS

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The Infromation Reports were accepted by the Board as were the monthly extracurricular fund financial reports. Don Ludwig raised a question concerning the remaining fund balances in the School Corporation general and transportation funds as the year is closed out. He stated that the Corporation van was in bad shape and that recently it had refused to start while on a school trip. He suggested that the Superintendent take whatever steps possible to secure a new van as soon as possible. The Superintendent agreed that he would pursue this matter and would hope to replace the van early in 1990 if at all possible. Mr. Harvey reported that the second of the school visits had occurred on Tuesday and that he encouraged Board members to avail themselves of the remaining two trips which are scheduled for January 2 and January 9. He also explained that the Board would need to schedule meetings on the evenings of January 10 and 11 for the purpose of interviewing the architects. These meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held ai Urey Middle School. William Millar moved approval of the School Corporation's participation in the Scholarship Program being developed by the Farmers State Bank of Wyatt. This motion was seconded by Don Ludwig and approved by a vote of seven to zero. Mr. Harvey reminded the Board of the Legislative Dinner which w ill be held in Indianapolis by the Indiana School Boards Association on February 8. 1990 and encouraged Board members to attend. He also stated that at this point he was aware of the interest

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of Jean Ann Beem and Don Ludwig in attending the National School Boards Convention to be held later this spring in New Orleans. Mr. Harvey pointed out that because this is the 50th anniversary convention of the National School Boards Association, it would be appropriate to go ahead and send reservations early. With regard to the Next Century School Grant. Mr. Harvey explained that he had been working with Jeff Jacobazzi of the Northern Indiana Educational Services Center and Mr. Reese and other members of the staff at Urey to develop a grant proposal for this program. The RJR Nabisco Company has established a $30,000,000 fund to award grants to 15 schools across the United States who are interested in developing innovative programs. Lastly. Jean Ann Beem moved acceptance of the gift of a SI,OOO scholarship from R. W. Ginton & Ass^Kiates. This motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of seven to zero. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 9. 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the library at Urey Middle School. Wiih no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was made by Pam Craft, seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of seven to zero. The adjournment occurred ai 8:55 p.m. The Amazon is too wide at many points for a person on one bank to see the opposite shore