The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 May 1990 — Page 8
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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS ~ MAY 3, IMO
JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD (Continued from Page 1) to begin with. Are w-e doing this because wr have run out of space at the elementary level or because it would provide a better educational program? He pointed out that the South Bend Forum on Middle School Trends concluded that sixth grade belongs with the elementary students, not with older students. He concluded by saying that there is a continual feeling on the part of school patrons of not feeling part of the process and that representation is controversial because there is no trust. He asked that issues be discussed more openly by the Board. Jill Davis spoke to the Board as a parent, educator and concerned community member. As a parent she indicated that she was concerned about the loss of a disciplined learning environment in the school corporation and that judgements by teachers were not being properly reviewed and supported
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by the Board. She felt that the ultimate consequence of this action would cause quality teachers to consider leaving the school corporation and that the overall quality of the school corporation would be weakened by the employment of less qualified and less experienced teachers. She stated that the reputation of the district has been weakened by the actions and directions of the Board and administration that do not consider the wishes of its constituency. She felt that the policy set by the Board for matters of discipline has resulted in recent problems and reduced teafcher interest and motivation. She stated that positive feedback and the implied support of the administration is important to teachers by communicating that they are appreciated, respected and supported. In closing she asked the Board not what the district can do for them, but what they can do for the district. RECOGNITIONS Mrs. Lightfoot, Walkerton Elementary School Principal, recognized Michele Dyniewski for
receiving honorable mention in the Regional Science Fair at Notre Dame, Kristina Guseilla who has been named citiz.en of the month for April, and Karl Roggenbush for receiving honorable mention at the state PTA Reflections contest. Mrs. Lightfoot complimented the students and teachers on the recent California achievement test scores that had been received for the fourth and fifth grade. Richard Reese from Urey Middle School congratulated Tony Lidgard, seventh grade, who won the Indiana State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship in the 12-year-old division on March 18 in Indianapolis. Tony is now eligible to compete in the International K of C Free Throw Championship. He also congratulated the following students who are winners in this year’s Tri Kappa Art Show: Best of Show, Beth Thomas; Bth Grade Arts. Beth Thomas, Julie Paschen, Keely Jackson; 7th Grade Arts, Amy Paul, Ryan Bowlds, Jon Strahm; Computer Graphics, Brent Hostrawser. Matt Naragon, Ryan Walls; Photography, Beth Thomas, Brent Hostrawser, Darcie Nowatzke; Craft. Keely Jackson. Steve Snell, Jessica McGwin; Woodcraft, Dan Mark, Steve Snell and Steve Pugsley. Urey Middle School Band won first place at the state contest at Bluffton on March 31. A lovely plaque was presented to the school and is now proudly displayed in Urey trophy case. The Urey Middle School Band is under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Wagoner. PTA Citizens of the Month for March are Bth graders Kyle Betz and Rebecca Michell. Beth Claywell, Bth grade student, was congratulated for receiving an honorable mention in Visual Arts at the State PTA Reflections contest. Mr. Shuler, John Glenn High School principal, announced another nice award has been received by the English department literary publication." Aerial,” which has been selected as second
place winner in the Ball State University statewide competition for creative writing. Mr. Hernandez and the Aerial staff received a plaque for the school. Angie Bussard, one of the graduating seniors this year and a member of the JGHS Crimson Illusion, was selected as one of 30 girls to perform next year as a member of the Ball State University Cardinal Guard. She and the others will perform with the BSU marching band. JGHS is very proud of Angie! Mr. Kaufman recognized the following North Liberty Elementary School students for their recent achievements in the Tri Kappa Art Show: Kindergarten, Patrick Crone, Jennifer Gensinger; Ist grade, Mikey Wolff (two placings and best of show), Kacey Whitmer, Jennifer Kemble, Nicole Kennedy; 2nd grade. Heather Clark, Allyson Kronewitter, 3rd grade, Marcus Houser, Mike Houser, Korey Whitmer; 4th grade, Brandon Liggett (Best of Show). Brandon Stull, Jason Policki. Sonja Wines; Sth grade. Jaime Kotolinski, Alicia Gensinger, Jeremy Craig. Greg Frazier; 6th grade, Aaron Wil- - liams, Rachel Lichtenbarger, Becky Grenert, Bobby Woods. Mr. Kaufman also announced winners in the Conrail Safety Poster Contest include from the Ist grade Victoria Patrick. Nicole Radant. Nicole Kennedy; 2nd grade. Chris Long, Emily Houser, Carolyn Weber; 3rd grade, Danny Holmes, Korey Whitmer, Rachel Lung; 4th grade, Mellisa Lung, Brandon Stull. Lezley Ennis; Sth grade, Gail Ferency, Jaime Kotolinski. Tyler Meuninck, Michael Kelly; 6th grade. Shasta Wines. Jeremy Wynn. Yolanda Lozano. Rachel Lichenbarger, Kevin Dosmann. He thanked the Conrail Elkhart Safety Committee, C. Savoye, Steve Filbert and Mark Miller, for their assistance with this contest. St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department and "Re-
cycle America,” a Superior Waste program have named sixth grader Rusty Slater a second prize winner for his poster in their poster and writing contest. Rusty, his parents and a school representative have been invited to attend the award ceremony at the Commerce Center in South Bend where Rusty will receive a SSO savings bond, a recycling T-shirt and certificate. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel. a. Appointments. Jean Ann Beem moved approval of the appointment of Karen Lasocha as the girls track coach at Urey Middle School and Mark Debuque as the girls tennis coach at John Glenn High School. This motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of six to one. Pam Craft was opposed. b. Resignations. Mary Kay Stedman moved approval of the resignations of John Hostrawser as varsity baseball coach at John Glenn High School effective at the end of the 1990 season, Linda Murphy as a first grade teacher at North Liberty Elementary School, Pam Pearish as the varsity volleyball coach at John Glenn High School,Pamela Peeples as the physical education teacher at Walkerton Elementary School, and Michele Weiss as the Junior Varsity volleyball coach at John Glenn High School. This motion was seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. c. Leave Requests William Millar moved approval of the leave requests for Emily Ringenberg and Shirley Ross. This motion was seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. 2. Award Bid for Temporary Loan. In response to a question from Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Harvey explained that it was necessary for