The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 January 1990 — Page 2

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met tn executive session on Tuesdav, January 9, 1990 at 6:45 p.m. at Ures Middle School for the purpose of discussing performance evaluations of individual employees No other items were discussed. The meeting adjourned at "30 p.m. (All TO ORDER AND ROH CAIL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Tuesday. Januray 9, |990 at 7:35 p.m. in the library of Urey Middle School. All Board members were present and were joined by 27 observers in the audience for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OE MINUTES William Millar moved approval of the minutes of the December 19. 1989 executive session and December 19. 1989 regular session. Following a second of this motion bv Dave Hostetler. Mrs. Craft raised a question concerning the inclusion of the salary schedule for the noncertificated staff as part of the minutes. Mr. Haney explained that the minutes are the record of the action that the Board took and the agenda package is the document that includes the various items submitted for consideration. Mr Harvey stated that in order to have a complete understanding of the action that the Board has taken, a person would need to read not only the minutes of the meeting, but also the agenda package as well. Following this discussion the motion was approved by a vote of seven to zero. APPROVE CLAIMS *2.370 - 2.378 (1989) *O.OOI -0.058(1990) Motion to approve these claims was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded bv Jean Ann Beem. Mr. Millar raised a question about the repairs that had been executed at North Liberty Elementary on the boiler. Mr. Harvey responded to a question from Mrs. Craft concerning the fees for the establishment of the Section 125 Plan for the school corporation that the claims payable to the Nvhart Company

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were one time fees to establish the program. An additional question was raised concerning the different trash disposal fees paid for the schools in Walkerton and a different company for the school in North Liberty. Mr. Harvey is to check into this matter and report back to the Board at a future meeting concerning a breakdow n of disposal fees. Mr. Millar raised a question concerning the claim for the lightning damage that occurred at the hxnball field at John Glenn High School. Mrs. Flora. Treasurer, explained that the repairs were completely by the Town of Walkerton and this was a reimbursement for their services. Following this discussion of the claims, they were approved bv a vote of seven to zero. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Reese of Urey Middle School recognized Gerry Brown, athletic director at Urey Middle School, who stated that the Bth Grade Boys Basketball Team is still undefeated. Mr. Brown also indicated that Urey had received a donation of $244.30 to the Urey Middle School athletic department. This motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of seven to zero. Mr. Kaufman from North Liberty Elementary School thanked Don Ludwig for his assistance in arranging for the visit of Santa Claus to both North Liberty and Walkerton Elementary Schools. Mr. Kaufman stated that the Christmas Program had been rcchedulcd for Friday . January 12 at 1:30 p.m. and that parents arc invited. The Student of the Month is Kara Holmes, a fifth grader. The Sth Grade Boys Basketball Team placed second in the LaVille Tourney. Finally. Mr Kaufman stated that the staff is beginning the NCA PBA self-study and that committee members arc needed. Please contact Mr. Kaufman if you would be interested in assisting with this study. Mrs. Lightfoot of Walkerton Elementary School thanked the Board for the new copy machines which she said were well received and appreciated within the building. The following Citizens of the Month were identified: Mallon Hockett and Jeremy McCoige. Kindergarten; Heather Burleson, first grade; Shane Se’nor. second grade; Bill Jimerson, fifth grade; and Jacinda Pairitz, sixth grade. Mrs. Lightfoot also identified this

month VlP's as Miss Miller and Mrs. Hockman. She concluded by complimenting Jan Hayes and Sharon Klinedinst for their preparation of the computer grant proposal. OLD BUSINESS 1 Proposed Board Policy 4133 1 ravel ( Professional Staff) Proposed Regulations 4133 Travel (Professional Staff) Mr Harvey explained that this item had been resubmitted to the Discussion Committee after the Board discussion in November. He pointed out that the discussion committee had accepted the changes as suggested by the Board and that the proposed policy and regulations were being resubmitted to the Board for consideration and approval. Mr. Harvey suggested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting under Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel Report a. Appointments: (1) Mike Daube. Wrestling, Urey Middle School. Following a series of questions from Board members concerning the appointment. Mr. Millar suggested it might be appropriate in the future for the Superintendent to include a brief summary of the experiences of the people who were being recommended for appointment. Mr. Harvey agreed that he would provide this information to the Board in the future. Don Ludwig then moved approval of the four appointments that have been recommended for approval. This motion was Seconded bv William Millar. During the discussion it was suggested that each appointment be voted on scperatcly. Following the suggestion, the second and motion were withdrawn. Don Ludwig then moved approval of Mike Daube as wrestling coach at Urey Middle School which was seconded by William Millar and approved by a vote of six to one with Pam Craft opposed. (2) Dan Hutton. Bth Grade Girls Basketball. Urey Middle School. A motion recommending Dan Hutton as Bth Grade Girls Basketball Coach at Urey Middle School was made bs Don Ludwig, seconded bv Marv Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of the Board of six to one with Pam Craft opposed. (3) Carol King. Instructional Aide. Urey Middle School. 0 years. Carol King was recommended for a position as instructional aide at Urey Middle School with zero years of experience based on the motion bv Don Ludwig, seconded by Jean Ann Beem and approved by a vote of seven to zero. (4) Robin Minder. 7th Grade Girls Basketball. Urey Middle School. Don Ludwig moved approval of this appointment, seconded by Marv Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of six to one with Pam Craft opposed. Mrs. Craft explained that her negative votes were based on her feeling that extracurricular positions should be filled by staff members. b. Changes in Assignment: (1) Doris Fuentes. Bus Driver. Increase dailv rate from $22.50 dav to $33.25 day. Dave Hostetler moved to increase Doris Fuentes bus driver's daily rate from $22..50 to $33.25 per day. The motion was seconded bv William Millar and approved by a vote of seven to zero. c. Increase substitute teacher rate from S4O day to $42 dav. A motion to approve this recommendation was made by Dave Hostetler, seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved bv a vote of seven to zero. d Pav up to nine dollars ($9) per month toward a single dental plan for administrators and up to twenty-seven dollars ($27) per month toward a family dental plan f<»r administrators retroactive to January I. 1990 Pam Craft moved that this item be tabled which was seconded by

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Jean Ann Beem. The motion was defeated by a vote of four to three. Those voting in favor of the motion were Pam Craft. Jean Ann Beem and Nilas Miller. Those opposed were Don Ludwig. William Millar. Mary Kay Stedman and Dave Hostetler. William Millar then made a motion to approve the recommendation which was seconded by Donald Ludwig. This motion was approved by a vote of five to two. Those apposed were Pam Craft and Jean Amm Beem. c. Classified employee salary and fringe benefit schedule. Mr. Harvey stated that he had been contacted by members of the noncertificated staff concerning the Board's approval of the Salary and Fringe Benefit Schedule at the December 19 meeting. Several of the noncertificated staff members were in the audience and spoke to the Board concerning their feelings about this matter. Those speaking included Bonnie Wilson. Kris Si rang and Jerry Fansler. It was decided after lengthy discussion that the Board needed some additional time to discuss this item and would schedule an executive session to consider the matter further. Mr. Harvey also stated that he would develop a recommendation to present to the Board ai the January 23rd meeting. 2. 1989 Budget transfers. Mr. Harvey stated that while the Board had authorized he had Mrs Flora to make the necessary adjust merits to close out the 1989 budget, it was necessary for the Board to lake final and formal action to approve ihc budget transfers. William Millar moved approval of the budget transfer as submitted, which was seconded bv Jean Ann Beem and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 3. Cancellation of old checks. Jean Ann Beem moved approval of cancellation of old checks which was seconded by Dave Hostetler and approved bv a vote of seven to zero. 4. Disaster recovery plan for central office computer system. Mr. Harvey and Mrs. Flora explained that this recommendation was based on the most recent State Board of Accounts audit which required the establishment of a disaster recovery plan for the central office computer system and (hat the plan be approved by the Board Jean Ann Beem moved approval of the report as submitted. seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 5 Board of finance. Pan’ (Taft moved that the Board of School Trustees establish this meeting as their annual meeting as a local Board of Finance, that Nilas Miller be elected president and Marv Kav Stedman, secretary, and that their local Board of Finance be known as the Board of Finance of the John Glenn School Corporation. Dave Hostetler seconded this motion w hich was approved by a vote of seven to zero. 6. RJR Nabisco next century schools grant proposal. Mr. Harvey explained that this grant proposal had been submitted at the end of December and was the work of Jeff Jacobazzi of the Northern Indiana Educational Services Center in concert with Mr Reese and other members of the Urey faculty. Mr. Harvey com-

mended Mr. Jacobazzi for his efforts in the development of this grant. Pam Craft moved approval of the grant proposal which was seconded by Jean Ann Beem anmd approved bv a vote of seven to zero. 7. Apple Computer Crossroads Grant Proposal. This grant proposal was developed by Sharon Klinedinst. computer coordinator, and Jan Haves. Chapter I Coordinator. Mrs. Klinedinst stated that she hoped that the Board would give ihis proposal favorable consideration. Mr. Harvey pointed out that this was an attempt to secure funds for computer purchases outside the budget of the school corporation. Following further discussion. William Millar moved approval of this gram proposal which was seconded by Don Ludwig and approved bv a vole of seven to zero. INFORMATION REPORTS 1. Conference and travel. a. Sandy Hunter. “Child Abuse and Prevention Conference". The Board received a report from Sandv Humer, counselor at John Glenn High School on her attendance at a Child Abuse and Prevention Conference which she attended m South Bend on December 8. 2. Assistant superintendent job description. Mr. Harvey stated that this assistant superintendent job description had been submitted to the Discussion ( ommittee at their Dec ember meeting, was being presented to the Board for information. and would be included on the next Board agenda under Old Business. Mr Harvey went on to state that he felt that this position would be a generalist position and would involve having the individual work on a variety of projects throughout the school corporation rather than being solely responsible for specific things. In response to a question from Mrs. Craft concerning the Board's desire to have an emphasis on the improvement of the curriculum. Mr. Harvey responded that he was keenly aware of that interest and hoped that his actions reflected the Board's priorities He stated that this would be an Hen’ that would be a shared responsibility between he and the assistant superintendent and would encourage the Board to reflect their assessment of his performance in this area in his evaluation. Time lines for filling (he position will be during the second semester of the 1989-90 school year with the intent of having a person employed bv June 1 or July 1 of this year 3. Superintendent’s report. Mr. Harvey explained that a copv of the letter from the Indiana Depart merit of Transportation had been shared with him bv the Walkerton Tow n Board. The letter slated that the request for a stoplight on Highwav 23 adjacent to Walkerton Elementary School had been denied. The letter, however, was highly complimentary of the job performance of Bonnie Wilson who serves as the crossing guard and teacher aide at Walkerton Elementary School. Performance Awards from the Department of Education had been received for John Glenn High School and Urev Middle School in (continued on Page 6)