The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 July 1991 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JULY 4, 1991

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Turstees of the John Glenn School Corp, met in regular session on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School. Those present included Nilas Miller, Dave Hostetler, Don Ludwig, Gene Knowlton, Dan Patrick and Jean Ann Beem. Mary KayStedman was not in attendance. The board and six 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 Dan Patrick to approve the June 4 regular and executive session minutes. Following discussion, the motion was passed six to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 1017 - 1120 A motion was made by Dave

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Hostetler and seconded by Jean Ann Beem to approve claims numbered 1017 through 1120. During discussion board member Dave Hostetler raised concerns about utility charges relating to electric within the respective school buildings within the Town of Walkerton. Following discussion, it was noted that the superintendent and treasurer Darlene Flora would look into the matter. The motion passes six to zero. There was no patron response. RECOGNITIONS 1. Building Principals Dick Reese, UMS principal, announced that the Falcon 500 Club had donated the generous sum of $1,275 to Urey Middle School. This donation will help cover the costs of a variety of programs and projects that will directly benefit Urey students. The students and staff at Urey sincerely appreciate and thank the Falcon 500 Club for their donation. In addition, the UMS athletic department had received two donations. Mr. Reese recognized and thanked the Urey PTA for their donation of SSOO and

the Falcon 500 Oub for their donation of SIOO to the athletic department. Principal Brent Kaufman, NLES, reported that NLES had hosted a Gesell Institute during the past week. Mr. Kaufman complimented Vai Causs for coordinating that program. He also thanked board members Dave Hostetler, Jean Ann Beem and superintendent Barb Murray for attending various portions of that in-service training. 2. Acceptance of Donations The motion was made by Jean Ann Beem and seconded on Dan Patrick to accept the Falcon 500 Club donation of $1,275 to Urey Middle School, and the Urey PTA donation of SSOO and Falcon 500 Club donation of SIOO to the Urey Middle School Athletic Dept. The motion passed by a vote of six to zero. OLD BUSINESS 1. Employment of Educational Consultant, Nancy Smith Superintendent Barb Murray reported to the board that as per discussion during the last regular board meeting, she had contacted Nancy Smith, educational consultant, and recommended that the board take action during tonight’s meeting to approve the appointment of Nancy Smith to serve as the JGSC Educational Consultant for the middle school project at a proposed fee not to exceed $10,500 and to include a range, as listed, between SB,OOO and SIO,OOO as per the total cost of the building project. A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem to accept the 5 - SEAMLESS GUTTER SOFFIT & FACIA K F VANDERHEYDEN ¥ EAVESTROUOH SERVICE LI Call 2M-7719 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS KONNTZ LAKE LIBRARY Monday & Thursday 7.00 p.m. WALKERTON COMMUNITY BUILDING Sunday 7:00 p.m. For Further Information CALL 586-3243 OR 586-3689 NOW RENTING Mini-Storage Located in The North Liberty Industrial Park Sizes Starting At 5 x 10 - 10 x 10 10 x 20 — 10 x 30 656-4914 9:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. . WCMM«OrTMMMVR>MMCMLMrrWOM> ANCHOR REAL ESTATE Call PAUL 6. GJ EM RE Broker-Associate BUSINESS (219) 277-8000 RES. (219) 291-9145

recommendation of Dr. Murray to employ Nancy Smith to serve as educational consultant for the John Glenn School Corp, middle school building project. The motion was seconded by Dave hostetler. The motion passed six to zero. 2. Personnel a. Custodial position, NLES, Michael Green Dr. Murray recommended to the board that the board appoint Mr. Michael Green to serve in the position of custodian at NLES. Dr. Murray noted that this position would be considered somewhat temporary until January 1, 1992. At that point a final decision would be made in terms of the length of that position as based on the 1992 budget and state funding. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Dan Patrick to appoint Michael Green to serve as custodian for NLES as recommended by the superintendent. The motion was seconded by Dan Patrick. The motion passed six to zero. b. Recinding of contract offer for school bus driver, John W. Gouker, Sr. The superintendent recommended that the board take action to rescind the offer for contracted service for Mr. John W. Gouker, Sr. for the upcoming school year as based on job performance. The motion was made by Dave Hostetler to rescind the offer for contracted school bus services provided by Mr. Gouker for the school year of 1991-92. The motion was seconded by Jean Ann Beem. Following discussion, the motion passed five to one with Dan Patrick voting against that motion. NEW BUSINESS 1. Construction management company, Irmscher & Sons, Inc. Dr. Murray recommended that the board take action to employ Irmscher & Sons, Inc. as the construction management firm for the middle school building project. Dr. Murray made this recommendation based on information during the interview process. Dr. Murray noted that all candidates interviewing for that position were strong candidates and that decision was, in fact, a difficult decision to make. A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Nilas Miller to employ Irmscher & Sons, Inc. to serve as construction management company for the John Glenn School Corp. Urey Middle School project. Following dis-

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cussion, the motion passed four to two with Dan Patrick and Jean Ann Beem voting against that motion. 2. Personnel a. Michelle O’Malley, resignation, JGHS Spanish. Dr. Murray recommended that the board accept the resignation of Michelle O’Malley, Spanish teacher, for John Glenn High School. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler to accept with regret the resignation of Michelle O'Malley, JGHS Spanish teacher. The motion was seconded by Gene Knowlton. The motion passed six to zero. b. Leo Savoie, appointment, assistant football coach, JGHS Dr. Murray recommended that the board appoint Leo Savoie as assistant football coach for JGHS. A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem and seconded by Gene Knowlton to appoint Leo Savoie as assistant football coach at JGHS. The motion passed six to zero. 3. South Bend Community School Corp, adult educational program Dr. Murray noted to the board that during the last school year, the JGSC adult education program was administered jointly through the South Bend Community School Corp. Dr. Murray indicated that this was done so that the JG adult Education Program could receive state funding. Dr. Murray indicated that she had talked with state officials and they recommended that smaller school districts join with larger established districts to receive state funding that might not be possible in the smaller districts. Dr. Murray indicated that because the JGSC program was in fact a new program and because it was enjoying a great deal of success, that the Corp, continue in this direction. Dr. Murray recommended that the board take action to approve the agreement provided by the South Bend Community School Corp, in terms of the adult bask education program to allow for funding and assistance in various areas. A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Dave Hostetler to approve the agreement submitted by the South Bend Community Schoo! Corp. Adult Education Program to include the John Glenn School Corp, as part of that program for funding purposes. The motion passed six to zero. 4. Textbook rental 1991-92 Dr. Murray informed the board