The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 November 1991 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - NOVEMBER 14. 1991

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corp, met in regular session on October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School. All board members were present. The board and 1” observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Dave Hostetler to approve the minutes of the October 1 regular and executive sessions, and the October 8 special and executive sessions. The motion passed seven to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - #1795 -#1.930 A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Don Ludwig to approve claims numbered 1,795 through 1,930. The motion passed seven to zero. PATRON RESPONSE 1. Tom Bradford Patron Tom Bradford, speaking for the John Glenn Taxpayers for Education group, presented a number of comments and questions to the John Glenn School Board. Mr. Bradford stated the group's opposition to the current building project and asked some general questions concerning the building. These questions included how many new certified and noncertified staff members will be needed when the grade reorganization and new building is completed. Other questions concerned what are the plans for the existing Urey building. what would be the cost for maintaining and using that building, and has consideration been given to using that building for the John Glenn School Superintendent’s office. Other questions asked concerned replacing of athletic facilities taken by the new middle school and projections for the cost of improvement or maintenance to other buildings in the corporation. Mr. Bradford's group also questioned at what point in the future could expansion or another building project be proposed. Was it necessary to have three fully equipped science labs at Urey? Another item discussed by Mr. Bradford, was the school corporation going to upgrade the number of computers at John Glenn High School? Other questions asked concerned the purchase of equipment for the new building and also, was there a plan for major repairs or improvements to John Glenn High School and North Liberty. If a plan exists, how would these improvements be paid for? In conclusion, Mr. Bradford stated these questions had been asked a number of times in the past, but did understand the board may not be able to respond to all of the questions at this time. Mrs. Beem mentioned that some of Mr. Bradford’s questions would be answered during the presentation of the educational specifications and others will require further study. RECOGNITIONS Walkerton Elementary Principal Marilyn Lightfoot recognized the Polk Township Fire Department for their presentation to the Walkerton kindergarten classes during Fire Prevention Week. Mrs. Lightfoot also recognized Rick Glassman, an environmentalist from the St. Joseph County Conservation Dept., for his presentations in regard to outdoor education for several of the Walkerton Elementary School classrooms. Mr. Kaufman, NLES principal, related that Mrs. Clark's third grade reading class wrote letters to the White House, specifically to the White House dog, Millie. Mrs. Clark is encouraging students to write letters in her class. The school received a call from Mrs.

Bush’s secretary stataing that they were going to try to respond to each of the students’ letters. Each student received a postcard from the White House in response to their letter. Mr. Kaufman also thanked the North Liberty Fire Dept, for their efforts during Fire Prevention Week and for the program held at the school. Students participated in a fire prevention poster contest and the winners were for first grade grand prize, Ricky Klinedinst; second grade grand prize, Jenny Gensinger; third grade grand prize, Lindahl Wiegand; fourth grade grand prize, Chris Long; fifth grade grand prize, Stephen Fick; sixth prade grand prize, Daniel Clute. Mr. Kaufman also reminded the patrons of the North Liberty PT A Fun Fair which is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Kaufman related that October 15 was Grandparents Day and that North Liberty Elementary School had 349 grandparents who visited school that day with 219 eating lunch in the school cafeteria. Mr. Kaufman appreciated the interested grandparents who came to school to spend time visiting the school and seeing their grandchildren. As acting principal at Urey Middle School, Mr. Kaufman recognized two eighth grade students, Jason Knepp and Nick Medich, who participated with the John Glenn Falcon Pride marching band during this fall. PT A citizens for the month of September for UMS are Kelsey Wallace, eighth grade student, daughter of Greg and Joetta Balsley, Walkerton, and Billy Nichols, seventh grade student, son of Roy and Sandra Gregory of Plymouth. Mr. Kaufman recognized and thanked the North Liberty Church of Christ for their monetary donation to Charter Hospital. Due to this donation, 15 Urey students and their sponsor, Vera Tiani, wre able to attend a Voyager leadership training at Charter Hospital. Mr. Kaufman also stated 32 Urey students were chosen to participate in the Indiana Youth Opportunity Study. This study is sponsored by Lilly Endowment. Urey Middle School will participate in Red Ribbon Week, October 21, 22 and 23. Students will receive red ribbons on Monday, will participate in wearing red on Tuesday and Wednesday will discuss the negative effects of drugs upon individual students lives. Miss Mueller, assistant principal at JGHS, stated that October 22 will be the date for the district Spell Bowl competition to be held at JGHS. All interested patrons are encouraged to attend and support the Falcons who have been state champions for the past four years. Miss Mueller mentioned that the DAR recipient for JGHS was Rahnee Patrick, daughter of Dan and Übon Patrick. Miss Mueller stated JGHS will also participate in the Red Ribbon campaign during the week of October 21-23. Mr. Clark, athletic director at JGHS, requested the board accept the donation of a ten-gallon water cooler to John Glenn High School made by the Plymouth McDonalds. A motion was made by Don Ludwig, seconded by Mary Kay Stedman, to accept the donation made by Plymouth McDonalds. The motion passed seven to zero. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Education Specifications for the New Building Project Discussion of approval of the education specifications for the new building project was held. Dr. Nancy Smith, educational consultant, answered questions concerning the use of science rooms in the proposed new middle school. Mr. Reese stated that approximately three to three and one-half teachers would need to be added to the middle school staff to reach the 25 students per class ratio the board had discussed at a previous meeting. Also, the "team pro-

cess" of instruction designed for the new middle school would affect the need for three additional staff members needed at Urey Middle School. Discussion also centered around the need for teacher support of the team process. Some board members felt a need for a letter from the Teachers Association stataing they were in favor of the team process before proceeding with adoption or approval of educational specifications. Mr. Reese relayed that many of the teachers at the middle school were in suooort of the new concept, but a letter from the union may be in order. He will discuss this idea and request the association provide a letter of support for the team process of instruction. A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Dave Hostetler to table the approval of the educational specifications for the new building project until November 5. and until Mr. Reese had verification in writing the association was in support of this instructional organization. Board members commented further that they were concerned about a three week delay in not approving the educational specifications and asked what impact that would have on the entire process. The architect, Lee Brockway, stated it would delay the project possibly two or three weeks if approval was not made until the November 5 school board meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Personnel a. John Glenn School Corp. a. School bus driver, Virginia Bollhoefer The John Glenn School Board accepted the resignation and retirement of Virginia Bollhoefer effective November 1, 1991 as John Glenn High School Corp, bus driver. Mrs. Bollhoefer has been with the corporation for 23 years as a bus driver. Board members recognized Mrs. Bollhoefer’s efforts in transporting the children safely to school each and every day and for her years of service in our corporation. A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Dave Hostetler to accept Mrs. Bollhoefer’s retirement. The motion passed seven to zero. Mrs. Bollhoefer’s retirement is effective November 1, 1991. 2. Appointment a. School corp, bus driver, Ruth Roush The recommendation was made by Mr. Reese to appoint Ruth Roush to replace Virginia Bollhoefer as school corporation bus driver. Mr. Reese explained that there would be changes in other bus drivers’ routes due to Mrs. Bollhoefer’s retirement. A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Mary Kay Stedman to appoint Ruth Roush as school corporation bus driver effective November 1, 1991. The motion passed seven to zero. A number of appointments and resignations were made and accepted concerning extracurricular assignments in WES, UMS, JGHS and NLES. The following appointments and resignations were made: b. Walkerton Elementary School 1. Appointment a. Boys intramural sponsor, WES, Joel Wilson. b. Girls intramural sponsor, WES, Bonnie Wilson. c. John Glenn High School 1. Appointment a. Head wrestling coach, Mark Ingole. d. Urey Middle School 1. Appointment a. Bth grade boys basketball coach, Craig Groves. e. North Liberty Elementary School 1. Resignation a. Sth grade boys basketball coach. Joe Hunt. 2. Appointment a. Sth grade boys basketball coach, Mike Alspaugh. b. 6th grade boys basketball coach, Joe Hunt. A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Dan

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Patrick to approve these appointments and resignations concerning extracurricular assignments. The motion passed seven to zero. 2. Administrative Salaries, 1991-1992 A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton for the following administrative salaries to be set for the 1991-92 school year; this motion included the salaries to be retroactive to August 1, 1991: John Glenn High School Principal, $51,000; John Glenn High School Assistant Principal, $40,000; John Glenn High School Athletic Director, $38,000; Walkerton Elementary School Principal. $49,500; North Liberty Elementary School Prinicpal, $48,000 plus SI,OOO for additional duties performed; Urey Middle School Prinicpal, $48,300 plus $3,000 for additional duties performed. Mr. Reese added that his salary as middle school principal will be prorated based on the date in which he returns to that position. The board also approved with this recommendation paying the administrative contribution to the Teachers Retirement Fund. 3. John Glenn High School after prom activities Mr. Paul Hernandez and Mr. Richard Fansler, sponsors of the junior class, requested the JGHS after nrom activities to be held at Raceway USA in LaPaz. The junior class, as well as Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Fansler, feel as though the change from John Glenn High School to this location would generate more excitement, enthusiasm and attendance from the students at after prom activities. Board members questioned Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Fansler concerning students’ feelings about this, alternatives for bad weather and other places considered for these activites. A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by Dan Patrick to approve the administration’s recommendation for the JGHS after prom activites to be held at Raceway USA. The motion passed seven to zero. 4. Formation of Technology Advisory Council Sharon Klinedinst, school corporation computer coordinator, explained her ideas concerning the formation of a Technology Advisory Council. The Technology Advisory Council would be made up of individual building councils as well as a corportion wide council. Members of the corporation wide council would include administrators, teachers, parents, school board members and the business community. Mrs Klinedinst asked for a board . iunteer. Mr. Dan Patrick volunteered to be a part of the Technology Advisory Council. Some of the goals of the advisory council will be to try to provide ideas concerning coordination of purchase of computer equipment and technology related items. A motion was made by Gene Knowlton and seconded by Dan Patrick to support Mrs. Klinedinst 's formation of the Technology Advisory Council. The motion passed seven to zero. 5. Superintendent’s Report a. Project 4R's Mr. Reese discussed a letter he received from the state of Indiana concerning North Liberty Elementary School’s proposal to

become part of Project 4R's. The state approved this grant and a total of $16,901 will be sent to John Glenn School Corporation. The corporation will contribute $8,446. NEXT MEETING DATES The Board of School Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, at North Liberty Elementary School. The board will meet in executive session at 7:00 p.m. at Urey Middle School on Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23 for the purpose of receiving information and interviewing prospective employees. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Dan Patrick to adjourn the October 15 regular school board meeting. The motion passed seven to zero. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Following the regular session, the Board of School Trustees met in executive session for the purpose of receiving information about and interviewing prospective employees. No other matters were discussed. All board members were present. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. SCHOOL BOARD, October 22 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corp, met in special session on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Urey Middle School. All board members were present. The board and one observer began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Educational Specifications for the New Building Project Board president Jean Ann Beem stated, "The school board will not address the adoption of the Educational Specifications at this meeting, but will do so at the scheduled November 5 meeting at North Liberty Elementary School. At that time Mr. Reese will have a statement from the Teachers Association concerning their support of the educational program for the proposed new middle school." NEXT MEETING DATE The Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 6:45 p.m. on October 29 and October 30 at Urey Middle School for the purpose of receiving information about and interviewing prospective employees. The board will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on November 5 at North Liberty Elementary School. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Dave Hostetler to adjourn the October 22 special school board meeting. The motion passed seven to zero. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Following the regular session, the Board of School Trustees met in executive session for the purpose of receiving information about and interviewing prospective employees. No other matters were discussed. All board members were present. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. SCHOOL BOARD, October 24 Executive Session The Board of School Trustees of (continuedon Page 15)