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purchases which are not covered by the corporation. Additionally, a portion of the money will be donated to the Kids Sharing and Caring program at Riley Hospital. The monies donated will be used in the development of a cardiovascular wing in the hospital which is a project of the Indiana Association of Elementary and High School Principals. The PTA Reflections program at NLES has had its judging completed. The following are listed as winners: Literature • Rachel Lung, Jesse Parker, Lezley Ennis, Jason Fransworth, Heide Lynn, Jamie Kotolinski, Brent Schmidt, Gail Ferency, Amanda Grenert. State literature contestants are Pete Moreno, Kara Holmes, Sasha Klinedinst, Kami Fischer and Lindsay O’Connor. The state contest for photography is Robbie Jackson. Visual art winners are Vanessa Anderson, Rylan Hughes, Sarah Craft, Josh Snyder, Justina Lichtenbarger, Wendy Kuchel, Jessie Roush, Natilie Beckham, Angela Ingle, Nick Knepp, Beth Honaker, Brad Morgan, Eric Claywell, Jake Neiswander, Greg Frazier, Andy Brinkhoff. State visual art contestants are Carolyn Weber, Chris Long, Sarah Master, Aubrey Kronewitter and Danny Holmes. Chad Miller is the state contestant for musical composition. Chris Long, third grade, is the winner of a poster contest for NIPSCO. He will receive a SSO savings bond. The sixth grade class auction was held February 5. This is part of the sixth grade discipline program which was developed at the beginning of the year. It was the contention that students needed postitive reinforcement for positive acts in their attitude and school work. With this in mind, students received various awards each week for not receiving a detention. In addition, students received auction money. This auction was for the students’ work during the semester. Auction items came from students having items they no longer wanted, but were in good condition. Also, Mr. Howard Dosmann and Mr. Mike Schmidt donated items from their businesses. Mr. Jason Kaser from Kaser's Auction Service donated his time for the activity. Mr. Kaufman thanked those already mentioned plus Mrs. Lyn Schmidt, Mrs. Pam Desman, Mrs. Chris Houston, Mr. Harry Kurzhal, Mrs. Margo Lent and sixth grade teachers Miss Amy Foster. Mrs. Michele Wiess and Mr. Tim Davis for their work on this project. UMS principal Dick Reese announced that the seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams both won their games and brought home the LaPorte Boston tournament trophies. Tournament action was held on January 26. The seventh grade defeated LaVille in their first game and New Prairie in the championship game. Their season record ended with ten wins and six losses. The eighth grade defeated New Prairie in their first game and the championship game found Urey against LaVille. The presentation of the trophies was held at the Feb. 4 awards assembly. Mr. Reese recognized the winners of the Urey 1991 PTA Reflections contest who will represent Urey in the state competition. Visual arts winners are Alicia Allsop. Anittah Patrick. Amy Paul. Steve Pugsley. Jon Strahm, Kelsey Wallace. Photography winners are Lisa Fair, Jacinda Pairitz, Mindy Swanson. Winners in literature are Patricia Lozano, Anittah patrick, Mike Szuba, Corey White and Bryon Winkelman. Students in social studies classes designed hand made valentines to send to hospitalized veterans. Many students included heartwarming notes thanking veterans for their service to our country. The valentines will be sent to Veteran’s hospitals across the nation. Mr. Reese congratulated Stacy Roush, daughter of Mrs. Donna Roush of North Liberty, and to Donald Riggs, son of Mrs.

Bonnie Riggs, Walkerton. Both students received Certificates of Merit in the Northwest Indiana Regional Scholastic Art Show. Mr. Randy Schmeltz, physical education teacher, was recognized as Urey Middle School’s representative in the JGSC 1991 Teacher of the Year. Several students participated in the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest at South Bend Adams on February 2. From a total of 25, Urey received 19 first place awards and six seconds. JGHS principal Mike Shuler announced that the Sth annual Falcon Follies will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the JGHS auditorium. Also, the John Glenn drama department production "Barefoot in the Park" will be on Thursday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. New Gold Card supporters include Imogene's Beauty Shop, free hair cut; Harvey’s Dime Store, 10% discount; and Lea’s House of Pizza, $2.00 off large pizza on Friday/Saturday nights. Joy Erdelyi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Erdelyi, Rt. 4, Walkerton, has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. Joy is one of 14,000 students who will be waiting to see if they are truly scholars or not. 6,000 students will be named as scholars and will receive $2,000 scholarships. To the best of our knowledge, Joy Erdelyi is John Glenn High School’s first finalist. The school is very excited about this honor for her and hope she becomes a scholar. Joy wants to thank all of her teachers for their encouragement and high expectations during her school years. She knows that teachers can and do make a difference. OLD BUSINESS 1. Portable radios: Dr. Murray reported that she had enclosed the estimates that were received regarding portable radios for the respective building principals in order to maintain emergency communications. Dr. Murray asked the board for direction as to whether or not they could support such a project and indicated that is so, she would bring a recommendation to them during the next board meeting. The board authorized Dr. Murray to pursue such. 2. Phone System: Dr. Murray reported that following earlier conversations in the fall that Brad Schmeltz had contacted the local phone company to provide an estimate in regard to installing phone jacks in order to bypass the current electrical phone systems so that in the case of a power outage the respective school would have phone service. The board authorized Dr. Murray to pursue this project. 3. Donation to Walkerton Elementary School: Following a motion to Gene Knowlton, seconded by Jean Ann Beem, it was unanimously agreed to accept the Falcon 500 Gub donation to WES of $209.50 for reimbursement of Student Council funds for summer school trips taken last summer. 4. Middle School Project: A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem for the JGSC to continue with the proposed decisions to be made on the building project to start procedures for the middle school. The motion was seconded by Dan Patrick. The vote was six/zero. NEW BUSINESS 1. Designation of Public Depositories: The motion was made by Don Ludwig to designate the Ist Source Bank with branches in Walkerton and North Liberty and Farmers State Bank of Wyatt with a branch in Walkerton as the public depositories for the JGSC for the years 1991 and 1992. The motion was seconded by Dave Hostetler. The vote was six/ zero. 2. Bus Contracts for Contracted School Bus Drivers: Dr. Murray reported to the board that she had enclosed information

for proposed raises for the contracted bus drivers. Those raises would include a proposed daily rate of sBl.ll for a 36-40 mile route; $86.11, 41-45 miles; $91.11, 46-50 miles; and $96.11, 51-55 miles Dr. Murray indicated that this information was in the packets for the board to review and that she needed no action at this time. 3. Personnel Report. a. John Glenn High School. 1. Assistant high school track coach, Leanne Shuler. b. Urey Middle School. 1. Middle school girls track coach. Karen LaSocha. 2. 7th and Bth girls B-team basketball coach. Damon Groves. A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Dan Patrick to accept the personnel report as listed. That report included appointing Leanne Shuler as assistant high school track coach at JGHS. Karen LaSocha as Middle school girls track coach at UMS and Damon Groves as 7th and Bth grade girls basketball team coach at UMS. The vote was six/zero. c. Negotiator, John Friel. A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Jean Ann Beem to appoint John Friel as chief negotiator for the JGSC. The vote was six/zero. 4. Superintendent's Report. Dr. Murray reported that she had received information from Mr. Peddycord as to procedures to follow in order to sell the property at North Liberty. She would be reviewing that information and beginning that process in the future. b. Fanning/Howey. Dr. Murray stated’ that she had no report other than they were continuing to take quotes for repairing the Walkerton Elementary School. c. Capital Projects Fund. Dr. Murray reported that those projects were being pursued in terms of taking quotes and placing orders and that she would keep the board posted on the progress of those projects. d. Textbook Adoption. Dr. Murray noted to the Board . that a list of those members of the current Textbook Adoption Committee for Social Studies was in their packets. She advised the board that she had contacted state association officials regarding the board taking formal action to appoint those persons to the board. She recommended to the board that it was not good practice because it would make the Textbook Adoption Committee fall under the Open Door Law Policy which might cause difficulties in scheduling meetings, etc. She recommended that the board authorize the superintendent to make such appointment so that such committees woul not be working under such rigid guidelines. Dr. Murray noted that these meetings for textbook adoption were open to the public, that parents were included on the committee and that textbook review w as open to the public and anyone that was interested. e. Investment Register. Dr. Murray noted that board member Gene Knowlton had asked for the enclosed information concerning interest rates. Darlene Flora had calculated such and had come up with the same figures as on the statement. f. Bus No. 1. Dr. Murray asked that the board authorize her as superintendent to advertise the tires for bus *1 to be made available to anyone for purchase for $65 apiece. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Dan Patrick to authorize Dr Murray to sell the tires from bus *1 for $65 apiece. The vote was six/zero. 9. Authorization for Sale of Band Uniforms. Dr. Murray reported that Dan Fortlander had indicated to her that a neighboring school corporation was interested in buying the old uniforms from John Glenn School Corporation for SSOO. Dr. Murray asked the board to authorize such

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sale. A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Dave Hostetler to authorize Dr. Murray to advertise the old John Glenn High School band uniforms for sale for a fee of SSOO. The vote was six/zero. h. Superboard Meeting. Dr. Murray also reported that the Superboard would be meeting on Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at John Glenn High School. Any board members interested in attending that meeting were encouraged to do so. j. Fitness Trail Equipment. Dr. Murray also reported that the fitness trail equipment had been received and was in storage at the John Glenn High School building. She would be contacting members of the town council and park board to gain knowledge on the future of the proposed town/ school corporation joint effort for the proposed park. k. JGHS Drama Production. Dr. Murray also noted that board members had complimentary tickets to the John Glenn High School drama "Barefoot in the , Park" play production to be held on f February 14 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. in f the auditorium. NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting was set at February 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Urey Middle School with an executive

WELCO LUNCHEON SPECIALS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8.8. Q. Country Style Ribs s 3” Chicken Wings (aii you can Eat) $ 3 15 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Ocean Perch Dinner (ah you can Eat) s 4 4 ’ Italian Beef Platter 5 3 50 SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 23 Giant Steak Sandwich & French Fries .. 5 4 50 Taco Salad (A Meal In Itself) MONDAY. FEBRUARY 25 Ham & Beans and Corn Bread 5 2 50 Hot Ham & Cheese with French Fries .. S 2 H TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Shrimp or Clam Basket $ 3 50 Includes French Fries & Cole Slaw Beef & Noodles Dinner 5 3 50 WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 Big Chicken Leg Quarter Basket 5 2 89 Includes French Fries & Cole Slaw Texas Tenderloin Platter 5 3 50 French Fries & Cole Slaw DINNER SPECIALS STARTING AT 5 00 P M DAILY THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 21 8.8. Q. Country Style Ribs Dinner s 3" Broasted Pork Chops Dinner $ 3” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Ocean Perch Dinner ( aii you can Eat) $ 4 49 Sirloin Steak Dinner S 4 M SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 23 Roast Pork & Dressing Dinner S 4 M New York Strip Dinner S 6 M MONDAY. FEBRUARY 25 Broasted Chicken Dinner 5 3 75 Meat Loaf Dinner 5 3 75 TUESDAY. FEBRARY 26 Spaghetti Dinner $ 3 50 Country Fried Steak Dinner 5 4 50 WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 Liver & Onions Dinner $ 3 50 Salisbury Steak Dinner 5 4 25 All Dinners Include Choice Ot Potato, 2 Side Dishes And Roll

session preceding at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing job performance evaluation of individual employees. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Dave Hostetler, seconded by Gene Knowlton to adjourn the meeting The vote was six/zero. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m.

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to say thank you to all the wonderful friends and neighbors during the sudden loss of our hasband and father. Charles A. Gordon. A special thank you to Audine Manuel, Rev. Richmond, the North Liberty Ambulance crew, my good friends and morning coffee drinkers. We are grateful for ail the cards, flowers, prayers, and food brought in during this time. Barb Gordon Rhett. Lynnette and Michael Freehofer Nuts are an excellent source ot unsaturated fats, minerals, vitamins (especially A and B-complex factors,) and proteins Pierre Blanchard and his paying passenger, Dr John Jeffries, completed the first crossing of the En glish Channel by balloon on January 7, 1785

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