The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 October 1990 — Page 8

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Executive Session The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in executive session on October 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the lounge of the North Liberty Elementary School. All board members were present. The purpose of this meeting was for evaluation of personnel. No other matters were discussed. The executive session adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corp, met in regular session on October 2 at 7:32 p.m. in the cafeteria of North Liberty Elementary School. All members of the board were present at this meeting. The Superintendent and 41 observers were also present. The Board and patrons opened the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Following discussion, a motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman

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and seconded by Dan Patrick to approve the minutes of the September 18 regular and executive sessions. The vote was seven to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS #1,577 through 1.676: Following discussion, a motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Jean Ann Beem to approve claims 1,577 through 1.676. Dan Patrick inquired about information concerning utility bills. Superintendent Barab Murray indicated to Dan Patrick that she had been informed that there was a higher utility rate in North Liberty than the John Glenn area. However. more details regarding those billings would be pursued. The vote was seven to zero to approve the claims. PATRON RESPONSE: 1. Jim New Jav Potts, representing Jim New. made a request to the Board that building level principals be allowed to make decisions regarding students selling the WIN Coupon Project. Mr. Potts also requested that the Chamber of Commerce be allowed to approach adult support groups within the Corporation. Board member Mary Kav Stedman stated that the Board's concerns were on the Corporation level. The Board voiced I

a concern during previous conversations concerning the entire Corporation endorsing such a fund raiser. The Board indicated that Mr. Potts would not need the Board’s permission to approach building level principals within the Walkerton area and concerning selling of the WIN Coupon Project, that that was a building matter. Board members also stated the same for adult support groups that i» was not a Board decision, that it was up to the respective buildings and respective extracurricular suppor' groups. 2. Ray Chapman Mr. Chapman read a statement to the Board regarding the personnel matter with a teacher. Dick Kickbush. Mr. Chapman encouraged the Board to make a decision based on what was in the best interests of the Corporation and future unrest within the Corporation. Board members thanked Mr. Chapman for his input. 3. Mary Cronkhite Mary Cronkhite spoke on behalf of the Falcon 500 Club and encouraged parents, patrons and students to become involved with the 500 Cub. She indicated that the 500 Cub memberships were on sale and that she had those available for purchase. RECOGNITIONS Mike Shuler reported that Mr. Larn ? Mellin had given a gift of a refrigerator to the school for the life skills program. He recommended that the Board accept this refrigerator. A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman with a vote of seven/zero to accept the donation of the refrigerator to the John Glenn High School Life Skills Program. The Board thanked Mr. Mellin for his gift. Mr. Shuler also recognized the John Glenn High Schoo! Marching Band. Falcon Pride, for their first place award during the first level competition of the Indiana Marching Band Competition. Mr. Reese. Principal at Urey Middle School, reported that his school children had pictures taken for this school year. Mr. Reese also reported that the Urey Spell Bowl Team will be competing October 16 at Triton for the District Spell Bowl Contest. That competition will begin at 6:00 p.m. He recognized those students that would be participating: seventh grade: Kay Hostetler. Debbie Lichfenbarger. Amy Litteral, Kelly Tingle and as alternate, Kelsey Wallace: eighth grade: Krista Eastbum. Rebekah Ebersole, Anittah Patrick. Amy Paul and as alternate, Barry Houser. Coach for the Spell Bowl Team is Mrs. Carolyn Alexander. Brent Kaufman. Principal at North Liberty Elementary School, recognized first grader Brandi Brodzinski for having been “caught being good" for the month of September. In addition, Mr. Kaufman recognized parents for their attending the Open House at North Liberty. Mr. Kaufman indicated that they had over 80% of their parents attend that Open House. In addition. Mr. Kaufman recognized North Liberty Elementary students for qualifying for the Midw-est Talent Search. Those students included Pete Moreno. Amandae Grenert. Chad Miller. Heidi Lynn and Jeremy Kuzmits. Marilyn Lightfoot. Principal at Walkerton Elementary School, recognized Walkerton Elementarv for hosting a computer workshop for Northern Indiana participants. This workshop is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education. OI D BUSINESS I Bus Driver Contracts Superintendent Barb Murray reported to the Board that she had contacted contracted bus drivers Ray Halsey and Paul Anderson to discuss the feasibility of upgrading contracted buses to a level mandated for the Corporation buses. Dr Murray reported that both drivers indicated that that would not be a burden for them. The

Board stated that with that information in mind that they were supportive of maintaining present procedures for Corporation and contract bus drivers. NEW BUSINESS 1. GED Certificates a. Joe Patrick Preston b. Melvin D. Gee Dr. Murray reported that Joe Patrick Preston and Melvin D. Gee had met qualifications for earning the Graduate Equivalency Diploma. Dr. Murrav commended these persons for pursuing such. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to award the GED Certificates to those persons. The vote was seven/zero. 2. A request was made by John Glenn High School Principal Mike Shuler to enroll in the Indiana Principals Leadership Academy. Superintendent Barb Murray recommended to the Board that this was a worthwhile program for professional growth for building level principals. A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Jean Ann Beem to approve Mr. Shuler enrolling inthe Indiana Principals Leadership Academy. Further discussion led by Mr. Reese supported this program. Mr. Reese recognized that Mrs. Lightfoot. Mr. Reese and Mr. Kaufman were all graduates of this academy. The vote was seven/zero. 3. Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library Board — Eileen Clark Superintendent Barb Murray reported to the Board that she had received a letter from the Walk-erton-Lincoln Township Library Board regarding an appointment. Dr. Murrav indicated that the letter requested that the John Glenn Board of School Trustees approve Mrs. Eileen Clark as the Board representative on the Library Board. A motion was made bv Don Ludwig

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and seconded by Dave Hostetler to approve the appointment of Mrs. Eileen Cark to the Library Board. The vote was seven/zero. 4. Student Transfers a. Brandy Wise b. Paul Barnes Superintendent Barb Murrary recommended that the Board approve Brandy Wise and Paul Barnes for transfer students. Mr. Kaufman reported that the approval for Brandy Wise needed to be tabled because that transfer was no longer needed. Following tabling that item. Dr. Murray recommended that on behalf of Mrs. Lightfoot that Paul Barnes be allowed to remain at Walkerton Elementary School. A motion was made bv Jean Ann Beem and seconded by Dave Hostetler to approve such. The vote was seven to zero. 5. Personnel Report a. 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Urey Middle School — Damnn Grnvnc b. Bth Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Urey Middle School — Dan Hutton c. Bth Grade Giris Basketball Coach. Urey Middle School — Dan Hutton d. Assistant Baseball Coach. John Glenn High School — John Hnstrawscr Dick Reese recommended that Damon Groves be appointed as 7th Grade Bovs Basketball Coach along with Dan Hutton as Bth Grade Bovs Basketball Coach and Bth Grade Girls Basketball Coach. In addition, Mike Shuler recommended John Hostrawser as the Assistant Baseball Coach for John Glenn High School. A motion was made bv Don Ludwig and seconded bv Gene Knowlton to approve the personnel appointments of Damon Groves. Dan Hutton and John Host rawscr. The vote was seven/ zero.