The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 June 1990 — Page 7

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Regular Session CAIL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Tuesday. June 5. at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. All members of the Board were present except for Pam Craft. The Board and 20 observers opened the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: William Millar moved approval of the May 15 regular session. May 15 executive session. May 22 executive session. May 29 special session minutes. This motion was seconded by Jean Ann Beem and approved by a vote of five to zero to one. Dave Hostetler abstaining. APPROVE CLAIMS #784 - #904. Following discussion of the claims. Mary Kay Stedman moved approval of claims numbered 784 through 904. Donald Ludwig seconded this motion which was then approved by a vote of six to zero. RECOGNITIONS: Mr. Shuler acknowledged the achievement of Tricia Kerckhove who placed fifth in the high jump at the IHSAA Girls State High School track meet. Mr. Shuler also thanked the graduating class of 1990 and those who attended the commencement activities for their patience and perserverance with the seating arrangements. Mr. Reese reported that the Urey awards night was held on May 21. He recognized the many seventh and eighth grade students who received awards and called attention to the following special a-

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wards: D.A.R. award. Cristy Werner and Jason Groves: Bob Clark award. Art Ball: Tri Kappa Outstanding Bth grade boy and girl. Keely Jackson and Steve Snell. Mr. Kaufman announced that the North Liberty Elementary School awards day for grades four, five and six was held on May 24 on the frorit lawn of the school. The following list of award winners are from the special classification awards that were presented: Presidential Academic Fitness AwardRussell Clark, Lisa Gee. Becky Grenert. Tracy Limerick. Amy Litteral. Cory Ross. Rusty Slater. Kelly Tingle: Presidential Extra Effort Award-Heather Parks. Bobby Woods: Stanley Mlekodaj Service Award-A my Litteral; TriKappa Award-Justin Denham. Kelly Tingle: Outsiders Club Walking Stick Awards-Amelia Fraiser. Tim Salmos. Mike Szuba; National Winners of the Presidential Physical Fitness Awards-Mellisa Lung. Sonja Wines. Shane Whitmer. Eric Claywell. Ronnie Myers. Jake Neiswander. Jason Platz. Kelley Kovacs. Kara Holmes. Heidi Lynn. Lindsay O'Connor. Chad Miller. Michael Kelly. Michael Andrews Jerod Counts. Kelly Tingle. Misty Bargery. Amelia Fraiser. Becky Grenert. Timmy Van Hulle. Brian Lyle. Timmy Solmos. Bobby Woods, Jerod Finch, and Greg Montgomery. Mr. Kaufman reported that Governor Bayh had written letters to Mellisa Lung, Amanda Grenert. Kara Holmes. Gail Ferency and Lisa Clingenpeel for their essays on “America Our Flay." Each letter was personalized. Mr. Kaufman expressed appreciation to Governor Bayh and Congressman Hiler for taking time to respond to the students. Mr. Kaufman said that various businesses in North Liberty had helped the school in some manner during the year and he wished to thank the

following for their assistance: Sunny’s Restaurant, Main Street Video, Dr. Knape, Dr. HeckmanDavis, Craft's Pharmacy, Trobaugh’s Auto Parts, North Liberty Town Office, Gene’s Sunoco. First Source Bank, Ted’s Barber Shop. Harvey’s, Sue’s Flower Shop, G & C Hardware. The Tractor Shop. North Liberty Branch of the South Bend Library, North Liberty Post Office. The Community of Churches. Real Services. Fair Oil Co.. Bob’s County Store. Five Star. Shoemaker’s Welding. North Liberty Police and Fire Department. Others include Conrail, McDonald’s. Pizza Hut. Hook's in Walkerton. North Liberty American Legion and Women's Auxiliary. CANCO, Realty World/Lakeside Realty. Independent-News and Farmer’s Statae Bank of Wvatt. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Policy Communicable Diseases 6485. Proposed Regulations Communicable Diseases 6485. A brief discussion on this proposed policy centered upon whether or not this had been approved by Mr. Peddycord. School Corp. Attorney. Mr. Harvey responded that the proposed policy had been reviewed and approved by Mr. Peddycord and other members of his firm. This proposed policy had been reviewed and approved by Mr. Peddycord and other members of his firm. This proposed poliery and regulations will be ready for Board approval at the June 19 meeting. NFW BUSINESS: 1. Personnel Report. a. Appointments. A motion was made by Donald Ludwig to approve the following appointments: (1) Cathleen Austin. Instrumental music teacher, assistant director of instrumental music, assistant summer school band director. summer band camp. John Glenn High School. (2) Darlene Flora, treasurer, increase salary by $1,250 retroactive to April 1. 1990. (3) Richard Lidgard, bus driver, effective 1990-91 school year, no probationary period is to be served. (4) Scot Hostetler, boys’ intramurals. Walkerton Elementary School. (5) Summer school program: (a) Alice Bostwick, Elementary regular basic studies. (b) Carla Gunner, social studies. Creative experiences in Geograpy.

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(c) Joe Hunt. Extended Mathematics skills (G-T enrichment), increase from 20 to 40 hours. (d) Sue Keck, bus driver. (e) Kristi Manin, high school health. (f) Pamala Peeples. Elementary regular basic studies. (g) Deb Thompson, teacher aide. This motion was seconded by Dave Hostetler and approved by a vote of six to zero. b. Resignations: Dave Hostetler moved that the Board accept the following resignations: (1.) Joe Hunt. 6th grade boys basketball. Nonh Liberty Elementary School. (2.) Richard Reynolds, bus driver. (3.) Kevin Russell. Sth grade boys basketball. North Liberty Elementary School. This motion was seconded by William Millar and approved by a vote of six to zero. c. Change in assignment: Dave Hostetler moved the following change in assignment: (1.) Scot Hostetler, from grade 4 to elementary physical education. Walkerton Elementary School. This motion was seconded by Jean Ann Beem and approved by a vote of six to zero. 2. Authority to accept quotations. Mr Harvey explained that while the authority to accept quotations was embodied in the statute, he would feel more comfortable if the Board took specific action to authorize the superintendent and/or the treasurer to buy on the open market for purchases up to $999.99 and then to solicit and accept quotations for purchases from SI,OOO to $24,999.99. A motion to this effect was made by William Millar, which was seconded by Donald Ludwig and approved bv a vote of six to zero. 3. NLES, UMS. and WES Student Handbook changes for 199091. After a brief discussion. William Millar moved approval of the student handbook changes as submitted for the 1990-91 school year. This motion was seconded by Dave Hostetler and approved by a vote of six to zero. 4. 1990-91 book rental. Dave Hostetler moved approval of the following book rental amounts for grades pre-kinder-garten through twelve for the 1990-91 school year: Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten

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$15.00; Kindergarten $21.06; First $62.97; Second $71.70; Third $66.85; Fourth $62.09; Fifth $55.78; Sixth $61.45. Middle School: Seventh $46.33; Eighth $45.57. High School: Agriculture $10.00; An $8.00; Business $12.00; Keyboarding $6.00; English $10.00; Foreign Languages $10.00; Health /Substance Abuse $5.00; Home Economics $8.00; Industrial Technology $10.00; Math $10.00; Computer $6.00; Music $3.00; Science $10.00: Social Studies SIO.OO. This motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman and approved by a vote of five to one. Jean Ann Beem was opposed. Mrs. Beem explained that her opposition was based on the fact that she felt that textbooks should be provided free of charge. 5. Renewal of Greene Township transportation. Mr. Harvey explained that the recommendation included an increase for the 1990-91 school year since the redrawing of the bus routes in the summer of 1989 had required the driver serving the Greene Township students to drive additional miles. Following this discussion. Jean Ann Beem moved that the Board continue the transportation assistance to the Greene Township families during the 1991 school year with the condition that the Greene Township bus will service students who live on the north side of Potato Creek Park in the amount of half the transportation cost, not to exceed $9,117. This motion was seconded by Donald Ludwig and approved by a vote of five to zero. Dave Hostetler was opposed. Mr. Hostetler explained that his opposition was based on the fact that he felt that the Greene Township students should be included as part of the school coporation routes. 6. Authorization to advertise for an amendment to and an additional appropriation to the 1990 capital projects fund. William Millar moved that the Board authorized the administration to develop the necessary documentation and to advertise for an amendment to and an additional appropriation to the 1990 capital projects fund. Mr. Harvey explained that this action was the first step in modifying the capital projects plan so that the John Glenn High School bleachers could be paid for from the emergency allocation account. Donald Ludwig (Continued on Page 8)

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