The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 March 1990 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MARCH 1, 1990

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) RECOGNITIONS Mr. Kaufman of North Liberty Elementary School stated that the school Science Fair will be conducted on Wednesday. February 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The judges for the Science Fair are Fred Henderson. leresa Bennett. Jim New, Mary Kay Stedman and Brent Kaufman. He also thanked Lon Jacob for visiting North Liberty's first grade and giving basic first aid information. Mr. Kaufman also announced that an Art Gallery Museum will be open to the public the 2bth through the 30th of March. Reproductions of famous are works also with student are work vs til be displaced. Finally. the PI A Reflections winners ae as follows: Jaime Kotolinski. Yolanda Lozano. Crystal Haider. Ashleigh Annis. Jaime Zukas. Lezley Ennis. Sarah Master. Chris Long. Jennifer Kammer. Tiffanv Kretchmer Rusts Slater. Chanty Payne. Marcus Houser, Erie Claywell. Crystal Brooke. Andy Morris. Bo Shimp. Aubrev Kronewitter. Chanty Payne. Mr Reese of Urey Middle School commended the following band students who participated in the Solo and Ensemble Contest at John Adams High School: Laura Bostwick. Barry Houser. Toni Hcemer. Brotyke Hostetler. Rebecca Van Wechel. Kim Whitaker. Rachel Cole. Emily Craft. Jill Erdelyi, Alicia Lowry. Amy Spitzke. Heather Thomas. Beth Bussard. Rebekah Ebersole. Lori Whanon. Aimec Chnstensen. Jon Strahm, Amy Parker. Kim Whitaker. Scott Buchtel. Stacy Roush. Dawn Guerra. Katie Holderread. Joshua Smith. The Urey PTA named the following students as winners in this year's

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Reflection Contest: Sadie Paintz. Mike Walter, Beth Claywell, Hea ther Erdelyi. Beth Thomas. Rachel Cole. Brent Host raw ser. Laura Bostwick. Christy Werner. Steve Snell. Jason Bare. Heather Wasniewski. Tracy Legge. FLA Citizens of the Month for January are seventh graders Jennifer Dittmar and Barry Houser Winners of this year's Geography Bee are Dennis Meiz. Ist place; Mike Walter. 2nd and Mike Wright, 3rd. UMS Academic Team participated in the National All-Star Computer Based Competition on January 15. Urey's team placed 11th out of 35 in Indiana and placed in the top 25 percent nationally. Members of the team are: Aimee Chnstensen. Knsta Eastburn. Annitah Patrick. Amv Paul, Barry Houser. Brent Hostrawser. Kelly Stedman. Toni Heemer. Rachel Cole. Dennis Metz and Rebecca Van Wechel. The team's sponsor is Andy Stegemiller The Science Fair at Urey Middle School will be held on Februarv 2b from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Board Policy 7510 Library Media Center. Proposed Administrative Regulations 7510 Library'Media Center. Mr. Harvey and Shirley Ross. Media Center Specialist at John Glenn High School, discussed this policy with the Board answering questions about the implementation of the copyright procedures, the complaint procedures and the overall administration of the policy. Mr. Harvey stated that this policy will come back to the Board at the next meeting for approval. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel Report. a. Establish Mileage Reimbursement Rate. The Board approved a recommendation to establish the mileage reimbursement rate for the school corporation at 2b cents per mile

based on a motion by Dave Hostetler, seconded by William Miliar and approved by a vote of six to zero. 2. County Extension Advisory Council Representative. Jean Ann Beem moved the appointment of Mary Kay Stedman as the Board's representative to the St. Joseph County Extension Advisory Council. This motion was seconded by Don Ludwig and approved by a vote of five to zero with one abstention. Mary Kay Stedman abstained. 3. Architectural Firm Selection. Dave Hostetler moved that the Board select Fanning/ Howey Associates. Inc. of Michigan City for the proposed middle school project or for other services as the Board requires. This motion was seconded by Jean Ann Beem. During the course of the discussion, Mary Kay Stedman read the background information concerning the steps that the School Board had taken with regard to selection of an architect. Thi procedure began last October and concluded with final interviews in January. Following discussion, this motion was approved by a vote of six to zero. 4. Appoint of Additional Members to Textbook Adoption Committees for Language Arts and Foreign Language. A motion to appoint Robert Keck as a member of the high school Language Arts Textbook Adoption Committee and Mary Ann Christensen as a representative of the high school Foreign Language Committee was made by Jean Ann Beem and seconded by William Millar. After discussion, this motion was approved by a vote of six to zero. 5. John Glenn School Corporation Teacher of the Year Procedure. After discussion of this item, Dave Hostetler volunteered to serve as the Board's representative on the Selection Committee. His appointment was made by chairperson Pam Craft. b. Attendance Area Transfer Request. After a brief discussion during which Mr. Harvey stated that he had had a discussion with Mr. Kaufman who did not support the approval of the request, the rcquesi for an attendance area transfer was withdrawn. INFORMATION REPORTS 1. Conference and Travel. a. Rosana Balmer. “DistinHUGE WINTER SALE ON LESTER BUILDINGS. For a limited time, we’re discounting every one of our rural buildings. Now is the perfect time to buy the building you’ve been thinking about for the past year Our winter building sale is underway, so give us a call or stop in before time runs out. ■HEE CAP Wrm QUOTE ALTERNATE BUILDING SYSTEMS P 0 Box 92 Tyner, IN 46572 Phone (219) 936-5922 Fax (219) 936-4437 ^LESTEf^ [rural auiLOtwl *•» f A

guished Hoosier Education Day." b. Kay Gordon. "Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Convention." c. Sharon Klinedinst, "HECC Conference on Leadership Skills.” d. Dan Snider and Sharon Klinedinst, "IBM Computer Workshop - SIMS.” e. Vera liani, "Lilly Endowment Organizational Renewal Program." Mr. Millar raised a question concerning the school corporation's participation in IDEANET. Mr. Harvey responded that there had been some difficulty acquiring the appropriate phone modem for the computer system in the administration building and that meetings had been held with representatives from IBM and Computerland in order to obtain the proper equipment. He indicated that steps would be taken to secure the school system's participation in this network. 2. Financial Reports. a. School Corporation Financial Report Summary. Mr. Harvey explained that he was adding this additional report to give the Board some information concerning the appropriation balance status and revenue status at the time that claims were also presented. Mr. Millar pointed out that the report was incomplete and that it did not include a cash balance statement that is normally included in the end of the month report. He suggested that this information be included. After discussion of this item, it was suggested to the Superintendent that this financial information be presented at the time that claims arc presented for payment. It was also agreed that the Board would continue to receive the complete end of the month financial report as they have received in the past. b Extracurricular Fund Monthly Financial Reports. 3. North Central Association State Committee Reports. Mr. Harvey shared with the Board the reports received from the Indiana State Committee of the North Central Association. He stated that both North Liberty Elementary School and John Glenn High School had been accredited bv the North Central Association for the 1989 90 school year. In response to a question concerning a citation. Mr. Harvey stated that this matter would probably be cleared up prior to the North

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Central Annual Meeting, if it is not, it will be cleared as soon as the State of Indiana issues an appropriate license. 4. Stperintendent's Report. a. Future Meeting Dates. Mr. Harvey shared with the Board a copy of the appropriate state statute concerning the legal requirements for the Board to reorganize since this can be done anytime during the first 15 days after members take office. It was agreed that the School Board meetings in July will be held on the 10th and the 24th. b. Development and Review of Board Policies. Mr. Harvey explained that he had presented this item to the Discussion Committee on Monday, February 19. The Discussion Committee indicated their desire to participate in the review process of any personnel policies that pertain to certificated personnel. It was agreed that the Board would conduct a work session on March 13 to begin the initial steps to review policies in the personnel area. c. Temporary Loan Status. Mr. Harvey indicated that he had had a conversation with Ken Barnes of the Indiana Tax Board concerning our budget situation. Mr. Harvey stated that he would be bringing a recommendation to the Board sometime in March concerning the authorization to advertise for a temporary loan. Because of the lack of completion of the reassessment process, it appears that the June tax distribution will be delayed. In order for the school corporation to pay its bills, particularly in the area of debt service, it will be necessary for the school corporation to borrow money in order to meet their obligations. Mr. Harvey estimated that the amount to be borrowed for the first half could approach SBOO,OOO and the amount for the second six months could be in excess of a million dollars. d. NSBA Direct Affiliate Status. Mr Harvey explained that the annual fee for the direct affiliate status is $750. The NSBA is willing to credit $225 for the Board’s participation in the Educational Policy Service and also $75 each for the three attendees at the Naiional School Board Convention in New Orleans. These credits would amount to $450 of the s"’so fee. Mr Harvey indicated that he felt that we should proceed with the membership in the National School