The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 June 1991 — Page 6

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 6, 1991

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES May 7, 1991 Regular Session And Executive Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on May 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of the Walkerton Elementary School. Those present included Nilas Miller, Dave Hostetler, Don Ludwig, Mary Kay Stedman, Gene Knowlton, Dan Patrick and Jean Ann Beem. The Board and 31 observers opened the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to approve the minutes of the April 23, 1991 regular meeting and executive sessions. The vote was six/zero with Jean Ann Beem abstaining because she was not present during that meeting. APROVAL OF CLAIMS 715 - 809 A motion was made by Dr e Hostetler and seconded by Jean Ann Beem to approve claims numbered 715 through 809. Following discussion, it was noted that claim number 810 was to be held for further discussion. The vote was seven/zero. PATRON RESPONSE There was no Patron Response. RECOGNITIONS 1. Building Principals Dick Reese, Urey Middle School Principal, reported that

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students participated in an Earth Day Poster Contest during Earth Week. From the many excellent posters turned in, the following winners were chosen: Ist, Casey Pawell; 2nd, Crystal Brooke; 3rd, Shasta Wines; 4th, Patricia Lozano. On April 24 the Urey Academic Team took the Knowledge Master Open, a computerized quiz bowl of 200 multiple choice questions. Urey came in 12th out of 46 schools in the State of Indiana and 385th out of 1,470 in the United States. On May 4 the UMS Academic Team competed at Bremen Middle School in the Hoosier Academic Super Bowl. This year’s theme was “The Renaissance: Luminary to the Modern World.” Out of 13 schools in our region, Urey came in fifth in both math and social studies categories and third in the all-around category. The students worked hard this year and represented Urey very well in all areas. Students who participated were Chris Arick, Danny Beem, Matt Church, Nathan Cripe, David Guseilla, Barry Houser, Chris Mattix, Casey Pawell, Joe Pletcher, Ryan Schmeltz, Joshua Smith, Kelly Tingle, Scott Tribbey, Glen White and Jeremy W’ynn. Mr. Andy Stegemiller and Mrs. Lisa Cox are coaches for the team. Mr. Reese stated that Urey wanted to acknowledge the financial participation in Junior Achievement’s Project Business Program. They are American Door, Combo Corporation, Farmer State Bank, Charles O. Hiler & Sons, Mahoney Chevrolet-Olds-Geo, Inc., Modern Door Corporation, P & H Machine Company, Plas-Steel Products, Inc., Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu, Inc. and United Telephone. Mr. Reese thanked these

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meeting concerning development of the Day Care Center. Marilyn Lightfoot, Walkerton Elementary Principal, reported that the Knights of Columbus 5709 donated $443.26 to the Marshall County Special Olympics. This gift helps sponsor the program in which the John Glenn students participate. Mrs. Lightfoot recognized Kim Vail, 4th grade student in her first year of computer keyboard instruction. She won the award for the fastest speed of 71 words per minute. Omni Medical Clinic has given free physicals to students who had previous records with them so the resource students could participate in Special Olympics. The P.T.A. paid for students not in that classification who next year will be eligible for the free physicals. Mrs. Lightfoot also recognized Mrs. Rehlander, Mrs. Hockman and Mrs. Holland for the effort and work they expended in encouraging their students to participate at the Special Olympics in Plymouth on April 27. Most students had parents there supporting them and encouraging them to do their best which is the goal of the program. There were 28 students from Walkerton Elementary and John Glenn High School who participated. Seven students from Walkerton Elementary will be traveling to Notre Dame on May 11 to compete in the Regional Special Olympics. Winners are: Mike Mickelle, Bill Miller, Bobby Gross, Jason Peterson, Craig Bishop, Eugene Lamphier, Mike Simpkins, Tom Turner and Jim Lowe. Mrs. Lightfoot, on behalf of the Walkerton Elementary School staff, thanked the P.T.A. for the favors they bestowed all week as a part of Teacher Appreciation Week. 2. Special Recognition — Chapter One The Board recognized and complimented those teachers responsible and Jan Hayes, Chapter One Coordinator, for the Chapter One Program for Parents that will be held at IUSB on May 10. Mrs. Hayes and the teachers planned the complete program that offers many choices for the approximately 1,000 parents that will tend.OLD BUSINESS 1. Contract for Fanning/Howey A motion was made by Don DUANEDRAKE’S TREE SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED . Tree Removal Tree Trimming Stump Removal Wood For Sale Phone 936-6546 Plymouth ’ m 2 92 WILLIAMSON ACCOUNTING Complete Accounting And Tax Service For Individuals And Small Businesses 1550 Pine Rd. 784-3832 Plymouth t 1 2 .92 JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R. JOHNSON Certified Insurance Counselor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSOH We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219}586-2580 Koontz Lake

Ludwig and seconded by Jean Ann Beam to approve the contract for Fanning/Howey, architects. The vote was six to one with Dan Patrick voting against. Mr. Patrick stated that his vote against was not reflective of his opinion of the architectural firm, that in fact he does not support the current proposal. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel a. John Glenn High School 1. Appointments a. Kay Gordon, Varsity Volleyball b. Scott Hostetler, Girls Varsity Basketball A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to approve Kay Gordon as Varsity Volleyball Coach and Scott Hostetler as Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. The vote was seven/zero. 2. Appointments — Summer Positions A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to appoint the following persons to summer positions: a. Bruce Fleming, Tennis Clinic b. Gordon Mosson, Evening Recreation c. Gordon Mosson, Boys Basketball Clinic d. Scott Hostetler, Girls Basketball Clinic e. Gene Bailey, Summer Varsity Baseball f. Paul Hernandez, 13-15 Year Old Baseball g. Mark Ingole, Weight Training h. Mark Ingole, Football Clinic. The vote was six to one with Mary Kay Stedman opposing. 3. Request for Reassignment a. Martha Keeling, Head Cook, John Glenn High School A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to honor a request from Martha Keeling as Head Cook to be reassigned as a regular cook in the John Glenn School Corporation. The vote was seven/zero. b. Urey Middle School 1. Resignation a. Carolyn Alexander, Football Cheerleader Sponsor A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to accept the resignation of Carolyn Alexander as Football Cheerleader Sponsor. The vote was seven/zero. c. Walkerton Elementary School 1. Appointments SOFFIT & FACIA & i VANDERHEYDEN H EAVISTROUGH SERVICt J Call 288-7719 (J FOR RENT NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 or 656-4773 , '159? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS KOONTZ LAKE LIBRARY Monday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. WALKERTON COMMUNITY BUILDING Sunday 7:00 p.m. For Further Information CALL 586-3243 OR 586-368^