The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 August 1990 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 2, I®9o

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Tuesday. July 24. at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. Board members present included Nilas Miller. Dave Hostetler. Mary Kay Stedman. Don Ludwig. Gene Knowlton and Dan Patrick. Absent was Jean Anu Beem. The Board and eight observers opened the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mary Kay Stedman moved to approve the minutes of the July 3 regular session, the July 17 budget work session and July 19 budget work session. The motion was seconded by Gene Knowlton and approved by a vote of six to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS, #1,084 through 1,178: Following discussion of the claims, a motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Dan Patrick to approve the claims. The vote was six to zero. PATRON RESPONSE: There was no patron response. RECOGNITIONS: Board president Nilas Miller and Superintendent Murray commended Mr. Roger Hamilton, his employees and all bus drivers for the successful bus inspection that occurred on July 19. The superintendent, on behalf of the board, reflected to Mr. Hamilton that the dedication of Mr. Hamilton and the bus drivers was greatly appreciated. In addition. Dr. Murray recognized the following teachers: Alice Bostwick. Jane Bliley. Carla Gurtner, Pam Peeples, Sandy Savoie and Connie Oke for attending the Growing Healthy Workshop. Another item was recognition of the girls basketball camp of 1990 and those sponsors, coaches and students were commended for their efforts. In addition, Jan

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Hayes, chapter 1 coordinator, thanked the school board for allowing her to attend the workshop concerning the Buddy Project. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Personnel Report. a. Resignations. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to accept the following resignations: 1. Mrs. Jene E. Campbell, Walkerton Elementary School. 2. Lynette Meek. North Liberty Elementary School Art. 3. Kristina Hom. John Glenn High School Engiish/Speech/ Drama. 4. Ryan Minnich, Urey Middle School Math/Science. 5. Kim Emmons, Corporation Nurse. In addition, the board accepted resignations of Bruce Fleming, freshman basketball coach, and Eugene Bailey, assistant baseball coach. The vote was six to zero. b. Requested Leaves. 1. Pamela J. Smereka, maternity leave. 1990-1991. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to table the request for maternity leave submitted by Pamela Smereka. Following discussion concerning contract language. the board voted six to zero to table that leave pending further information from Superintendent Murray. c. Recommendations (Appointments). A recommendation was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to appoint the following persons: 1. Bruce Fleming, varsity assistant football coach. 2. Leo Savoie, varsity assistant football coach (volunteer, no salary). J- Pe ggy Johnson, varsity volleyball. 4. Michelle Stull, assistant cheerleading sponsor. 5. Gene Davis, middle school football coach. 6. Robert Albaugh, middle school assistant football coach.

The vote was six to zero. 2. Tuition, 1990-91 school year. Board treasurer Darlene Flora reviewed the expenditures for the 1989-90 school year comparing actual cost to that cost which was projected by the Board of School Trustees. Actual cost figures were calculated to be less that what projected costs were, therefore persons paying for tuition payments for students to attend the John Glenn School Corp, would be in line to receive a refund or a credit to apply towards the 1990-91 tuition fee. Specific actual cost for the 1989-90 school year included kindergarten. $839.46; grades one through six. $1,678.91; grades seven through eight, $1,850.81, and grades nine through twelve. $1,943.04 as compared to the projected costs of kindergarten, $1,080; grades one through six, $2159; grades seven through eight, $2,248 and grades nine thtbugh twelve, $2,412. No action was taken. The board was informed that following further data gathering and attendance reports, a report would be made to them by the superintendent regarding tuition costs for the 1990-91 school year. 3. School lunch, 1990-91. Following discussion concerning the 1989-90 school lunch program for John Glenn School Corporation, the board was advised by Darlene Flora, board treasurer, that the school lunch program was working at a loss. Therefore, it was recommended by the superintendent to increase school lunch prices in the sum of breakfast, elementary regular, 55 cents, to maintain the price of reduced breakfast at 30 cents; increase milk to 25 cents for students; 35 cents for adults and 7 cents for kindergarten students; lunch programs at the various levels would include SI.OO for elementary student lunches, $1.25 for secondary student lunches and 40 cents for reduced lunches. Adult lunches were recommended to be set at $1.95. A la carte items were recommended to be set at 40 cents for novelty items and 45 cents for drumsticks. Discussion also occurred regarding the increase of the milk price. Board member Dan Patrick voiced concern about the increase for milk. Board treasurer Darlene Flora informed the board members that the current contract for the purchasing of the milk was based on an escalator clause, there the recommendation of the milk price was to allow for any price increase in the upcoming school year. A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Gene Knowlton to approve the school lunch prices for 1990-91 as recommended. The vote was four to two with board members Dan Patrick and Don Ludwig voting not to approve the recommended school lunch prices. 4. Budget. 1991. Capital Projects Plan, 1991. Following discussion and reading of the rates for the 1991 budget, a motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Gene Knowlton to authorize the superintendent to publish the 1991 budget. The vote was six to zero. A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Don Ludwig to authorize the superintendent to publish the capital projects plan. The vote was six to zero. The proposed rate of the genera! fund was given at $3.5353, the proposed rate for the debt service was given at $1.8117, the proposed rate for capital projects fund was given at $1.2500, the proposed rate for transportation was given at $0.7754. The total rate was given at $7.3724. Board salary (per diem rate). According to Indiana statute, board salary, as based upon per diem rate, is established by the Indianapolis public school system. The superintendent informed the board that information was being gathered for future consideration and recommendation. No action was taken.

5. Superintendent’s report: a. Request for students (tuition). 1. Brent and Mary Kaufman. 2. David and Eileen Huff. Brent and Mary Kaufman requested by letter for their daughter Stacy, to continue attending the John Glenn School system. In addition, David and Eileen Huff requested that their two children be allowed to attend the John Glenn School Corp, for the upcoming school year. A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Dan Patrick to allow for the named students to attend the John Glenn School Corp, for the 1990-91 school year on a tuition basis. The vote was six to zero. b. Attendance district transfer. 1. Sean King. A request was made by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry King, parents of Sean King, for their son to continue attendance in the Walkerton Elementary School. Following discussion, a motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Dan Patrick for approval. The vote was six to zero. c. Sale of real estate. With regard to the sale of real estate adjacent to the Brethren Church in North Liberty, the superintendent informed the board that one appraisal had been received in the sum of S3OO and that the corporation was waiting to receive additional appraisal information. d. Foreign exchange students. The superintendent informed the board that a Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Yarian had received information from the Open Door Student Exchange Program that they were viable to receive a student from the country of Poland for the next school year. The information relayed to the board stated that Poland was allowing five selected students from the entire country to attend a United States school corporation and one of those students would, in fact, be in line to attend the John Glenn School Corporation. The board agreed by consensus and commended Mrs. Yarian for the opportunity to participate in such a program and reflected pleasure in continuing such practices. e. Building project update. The superintendent informed the board that she had met with the architectural firm members of Fanning/Howey and would also be meeting with a structural engineer later in the week to determine evaluation of the coal bin structure. f. Other. 1. The superintendent informed the board that transportation services would continue to the local parochial school. Procedures of John Glenn School Corporation

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transporting parochial students on their bus routes would be discussed with the John Glenn bus drivers. 2. Approval of vocational agriculture grant. A recommendation was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Dan Patrick to approve a grant of $874 to be applied toward instructional equipment and supplies for vocational agriculture at John Glenn High School. The vote was six to zero. 3. Other items also included discussion concerning the dates of the next board meetings to allow for the appointment for vacant positions. NEXT MEETING DATES; The Board of Schoo! Trustees of John Glenn School Corporation will meet in regular session on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. The Board of School Trustees will meet in special session at 7:30 p.m. on August 14 in the library of John Glenn High School for the purpose of holding a 1991 budget hearing. The Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session on August 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. This meeting will include the adoption of the 1991 budget. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Dan Patrick to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The vote was six to zero. NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sheneman Frank and Lorie Ginzer and son. Ben and daughter. Abby, of Indianapolis. were here over the weekend to attend a memorial service for his grandmother. Mary Sailer. Sunday afternoon callers of Martha McCrosky and Francis Slattery were Paul and Mary Albright, of South Bend and their son. Dan and his wife, from Michigan. The 47th Ols family reunion of which Mrs. Dewey Thomas is a member was held Sunday at the North Liberty Park with 45 members present coming from Gary. Valparaiso, Muncie. Marion. Jonesboro, and Dowagiac, Michigan. Mrs. Thomas was the oldest present. The next reunion will be held on the last Sunday in July at the same place. Russ and LeAnn Schelling and sons. John and Jeffery, of Carmel, spent last Tuesday and Wednesday with Bob and Norma Hocker and on