The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 July 1992 — Page 12

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 30. 1992

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) at John Glenn High School. The motion passed seven to zero. 4. Approve Revised Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the Town of Walkerton and John Glenn School Corporation A motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Nilas Miller, to approve the revised Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the Town of Walkerton and the John Glenn School Corporation. The revised agreement contained changes in paragraph eight on page four from the original agreement approved by the Board on May 5. 1992. The motion to approve the revised agreement passed by a seven to zero vote. 5. Approve Receiving State Distributions by Electronic Transfer The superintendent explained that the distribution of state funds to the school corporation are available via electronic transfer. The Corporation would benefit from increased interest earnings as a result of same day deposits of funds and an improved security. John McGee made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve receiving state distribution of basic grant, transportation, social security, and prime time funds by electronic transfer. The motion passed DUANE DRAKE’S TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL TREE TRIMMING STUMP REMOVAL Estimates Phone (219) 936-6546 Plymouth >23 93

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seven to zero. 7. Approve Lunch Prices for the 1992-93 School Year A motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Rob Keck, for the current lunch prices to remain unchanged for the 1992-93 school year. The prices are: Breakfast, Elementary Regular 55c, Reduced 30c; Milk, Students 20c, Adults 40c, kindergarten 7c; Lunch, Elementary Regular SI.OO, Secondary Regular $1.25, Reduced 40c. Adult $2.00; A La Carte. High School, Novelties 40c, Pushups/ Drumsticks 45c. The motion passed by a seven to zero vote. 8. Consider Plan to Form a Community Task Force for Improvement of Educational Opportunities for Students in John Glenn School Corporation Superintendent David McKee presented a plan of action that calls for the formation of a Community Task Force for the improvement of educational opportunities for students in the John Glenn School Corporation. The proposed Task Force addresses the following issues: a. Educational Program and Grade Organization for Middle School Students, b. Utilization of All Schools to Determine Current and Future Facility Program Needs, c. Technology Needs of The School Corporation and Implementation of The Technology Into The Curriculum, d. LongRange Maintenance Needs, e. Assess The Financial Cost of Providing Improvements in School Facilities and The Corporation's Financial Ability to Pay for the Needed Improvements. The Task Force would be made up of approximately 50 community members consisting of some appointed by School Board members, others by volunteers and teachers, Board membes and administrators. Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Tom Bradford to approve the advertisement in newspapers for committee members to serve on the Task Force. Following discussion on the proposed plan, the motion was withdrawn by consensus. Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Tom Bradford, to approve the superinten-

dent’s recommendation to form a Community Task Force for the improvement of educational opportunities for students in the John Glenn School Corporation. The motion passed by a seven to zero vote. The School Board encourages residents of the school corporation to volunteer to serve on the Task Force. 9. Consider Request that a Plan of Action be Developed to Increase Graduation Rate of John Glenn High School Students A motion was made by Dan Patrick, seconded by Gene Knowlton, to develop a plan of action that will increase the graduate rate of students from John Glenn High School. The motion passed by a seven to zero vote. 10. Consider Making John Glenn a “Smoke Free” School Corporation The motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Shirley Anderson, directing the superintendent to develop a policy for the School Board to review that will make John Glenn School Corporation “smoke free". The motion passed by a seven to zero vote. 11. Consider the Possibility of Allowing Choice in the Selection of Elementary Schools for Students to Attend in John Glenn School Corporation A motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Dan Patrick, directing the superintendent to explore the implementation of choice selection of elementary schools for students to attend in the John Glenn School Corporation. The motion passed by a six to one vote with Gene Knowlton voting no. 12. Consider the Formation of a Study Committee to Examine the Instructional Day of Middle School Students. The motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Tom Bradford, to direct a Urey Middle School Performance-Based Accreditation School Improvement Committee to study the instructional day and the curriculum to determine if it is feasible for additional time to be allotted for the instruction of core curriculum subjects. The committee is instructed to report back to the School Board on their findings. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report a. American Disabilities Act The superintendent reported on a proposal from Alliance Environmental. Inc. that will provide services to bring the John Glenn School Corporation in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Board members will review the proposed contract and consider the adoption at the next Board meeting. b. Newsletter The superintendent reported that the Corporation would be publishing a school corporation newsletter on a monthly basis starting in August. The newsletter will be edited by Susan Groves and the focus of the newsletter will be on student programs and teachers in the John Glenn School Corporation. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting of the School Board will be on August 4, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the School Board president at 9:30 p.m. -1 25 Years Os Professional 4 Personal Service • UPHOLSTERY • CARPETING | * bOATS i ’ VEHICLES • SEMIS (219) 586-2745 or (219) 324-4942 Call 6 00am -12 00 pm

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