The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 October 1991 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — OCTOBER 10, 1991

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continue from Page 5) do for his own peace of mind. He asked the board for their support and mentioned he would do whatever was necessary to make the transition for the new person as easy as possible. A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Don Ludwig to allow Mr. Reese's reassignment from the superintendent’s position to the Urey Middle School principalship. Mr. Reese did relate that he would continue to work as superintendent until the board found a replacement for him. The motion passed seven to zero. School administrators and patrons expressed their support of Mr. Reese’s decision. Even though they were disappointed that he would be leaving the superintendency, they were happy he was going to be allowed to remain as the Urey Middle School principal. The administrators also mentioned that they were looking forward to working with Mr. Reese as a peer and they respected his decision to return to Urey. Betty Hostrawser, patron, mentioned she realized the great amount of time that Mr. Reese spends in his commitment to church and she

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appreciated the working relationship that she had with Mr. Reese on church committees. Mr. Shuler, high school principal, made a request to the board that administrators and staff be allowed input in the selection of a new superintendent. NEXT MEETING DATES The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on October 1 at Walkerton Elementary School. On October 8, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a special session at Urey Middle School to discuss the educational specifications for the new building project. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Mary Kay Stedman, to adjourn the September 17 regular school board meeting. The motion passed seven to zero. EXECUTIVE SESSION Following the regular session, the Board of School Trustees met in executive session for the purpose of receiving information and interviewing prospective employees. No other matters were discussed. All board members were present. The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 p.m. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation

met in regular session on October 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Walkerton Elementary School. All board members were present. The board and 13 observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Dan Patrick to approve the minutes of the September 17 regular and executive sessions. The motion passed seven to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 1714 TO 1794. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to approve claims numbered 1,714 through 1,794. The motion passed seven to zero. PATRON RESPONSE 1. Tom Fair. Patron Tom Fair addressed the board concerning the search for a new superintendent. Mr. Fair questioned the board concerning the possible involvement of patrons in the search for a new superintendent. He asked the board questions pertaining to what kind of person they were looking for, whether they were looking for someone with experience, and the importance of getting a good person to fill the role of superintendent even if it might mean delaying the building project for a time. Mr. Fair felt the community was looking forward to a decision in the near future concerning the superintendent's search. Board members responded to some of Mr. Fair’s questions and explained their feelings concerning the process used in the superintendent search. Board members did mention they would like community input into the process, but did remind the patrons that confidentiality is an important consideration when discussing possible superintendent candidates. 2. Tom Bradford. Patron Tom Bradford spoke to the board and provided a letter to them concerning the new building project. Mr. Bradford's comments concerned the actual tax impact of the new building project and the fact that the farm community has had a difficult year and is in bad shape financially. Mr. Bradford also mentioned concerns for the agri-business community at large and the economic downturn that farming has taken during this past year. Mr. Bradford feels as though a top priority should be hiring a new superintendent and a delay of the middle school project should be considered until a superintendent is hired. Also, Mr. Bradford made mention of an article in an area newspaper concerning the general state of education in our country and the need to get back to teaching the basics of education. Board members responded to Mr. Fair and to Mr. Bradford in a variety of ways. Board members FOR RENT NORTH LIDERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 or 656-4773 DUANE DRAKES TREE SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED Tree Removal Tree Trimming Stump Removal Wood For Sale Phone 936-6546 Plymouth m? 92

would appreciate input from the community in regard to the middle school project and in the search for a new superintendent. Board members responded that the continuity of the project with is still in place with their leadership and with Mr. Reese who is currently superintendent and has been the middle school principal. Board members thanked both M. Fair and Mr. Bradford for their comments. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Shuler, JGHS principal, recognized the following as foreign exchange students attending JGHS during the 1991-92 school year: Alejandor (Alex) Chapac, Mexico; Pavla Konigova, Czechoslovakia; and Carsten Weber, Germany. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fundraisers. Mr. Reese informed the board he had met with the principals on Friday morning to discuss their feelings about fundraising. Mr. Reese reviewed the information given to school board members from the principals concerning specific fundraisers used in their buildings in the past and during the current school year. Mr. Reese recommended that money from fundraisers be used to support extracurricular accounts, such as athletics, special field trips, special student needs and a variety of other concerns that cannot be addressed through the regular budget process. Mr. Reese encouraged principals to keep fundraising activity to a minimum and try not to use student generated

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funds to buy instructional supplies and equipment. Mr. Gene Bailey, representing the Falcon 500 Gub, discussed the club’s activities in regard in fundraising. Mr. Bailey gave details about the amount of money raised in the past few years, what that money was spent on, and how that money was spent to benefit students in the John Glenn School Corporation. Mr. Bailey mentioned the need for more members in the 500 Gub to further support the activities of the schools. Board members gave comments concerning fundraising. General feelings were that fundraising should be kept to a minimum. Some board members were concerned that students are used as distributors from major corporations. Board members also emphasized to Mr. Reese to remind the principals in the future that fundraising activities and monies should be used to purchase supplies that cannot be bought through regular instructional budgets. Patrons responded also of a general dislike for some fundraising, particularly when rebates are offered to students to solicit business. After a lengthy discussion, board members decided not to prohibit any fundraising activities planned for the current school year and asked principals to keep them informed of future fundraising plans. 2. Building Project. Dr. Nancy Smith, Educational Consultant for the new middle school project, spoke to the board concerning educational programs, philosophy of the middle school,