The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 August 1992 — Page 12

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - AUGUST 13, 1992

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on August 4, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present with the exception of Tom Bradford. The School Board, superintendent and nine observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the regular session and executive session of July 21, 1992 were approved by unanimous consent with item number 12 being corrected to read "The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote.” APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 1,232 - 1,295 A motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Rob Keck, to approve claims numberedd 1,232 through 1,295, The motion passed by a six to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE There was none. RECOGNITIONS There were none. NEW BUSINESS 1. Conduct Public Hearing on 1993 General Fund, Debt Service, Transportation, and Preschool Special Education Budgets. The president opened the Budget hearing for comments from the public. Following comments of appreciation for the Board's effort in developing a good budget and a concern about the fluctuation in the tax rate, the School Board president closed the hearing after giving all persons the opportunity to speak. 2. Conduct Public Hearing on 1993 Capita] Projects Fund The president opened the Public Hearing on the Capital Projects Fund. Following the opportunity for the public to comment, the president closed the hearing on the Capital Projects Fund after receiving no comments from the public. 3. Appointment a. Approve Appointment of Willie Hostrawser as Varsity Assistant Football Coach — Paid Position The motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Nilas Miller, to approve the appointment of Willie Hostrawser as Varsity Assistant Football Coach for the 199293 school year. Following discussion on the need to fill the position, the motion was approved by a Budd’s Bargain Barn 617 Roosevelt Road Walkerton Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a m. - 5:00 p.m. VARIETY OF ITEMS Something For Everyone PHONE 586-7244

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six to zero vote. 4. Set Transfer Tuition for 199293 School Year The motion was made by John McGee, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the recommendation to set transfer tuition rates for the 1992-93 school year for kindergarten at SI, 112.26; grades 1-6, $2,224.52; grades 7-8, $2,355.02; and grades 9-12, $2,458.79. These are estimated rates for the 1992-93 school year with final rates to be based on actual expenditures for the 1992-93 school year. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 5. Approve Letters of Request for Transfer Tuition Students a. Stacy Kaufman, John Glenn High School, Grade 12 b. Jennifer Kurzhal, John Glenn High School, Grade 12 c. Aaron Williams, John Glenn High School, grade 12 d. Taylor Williams, North Liberty Elementary School, Grade 1 e. William A. Nelson, North Liberty Elementary School, Grade 2 Nilas Miller made a motion, seconded by John McGee, to approve letters of request for transfer tuition for the following students: Stacy Kaufman, grade 12; Jennifer Kurzhal, grade 12; Aaron Williams, grade 12; Taylor Williams, grade 1; and William Nelson, grade 2. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 6. Approve Renewal of Greene Township Transportation A motion was made by Dan Patrick, seconded by Nilas Miller, to pay the entire cost of transportation for Greene township students. Following discussion in which the superintendent was requested to apply for additional assistance from South Bend Community Schools to support the transportation of Greene Township students to John Glenn School Corporation, the motion was approved by a five to one vote with Gene Knowlton voting no. 1. Approve Contract with Alfiance Environmental, Inc. to Conduct an Inspection of All Facilities, Review General Personnel Programs and Make Recommendations to Bring the School Corporation into Compliance with American Disabilities Act A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the recommendation to contract with Alliance Environmental, Inc. to conduct an inspection of all facilities, review general personnel programs and make recommendations to bring the school corporation into compliance with the American Disabilities Act at a cost of $4,700. The cost includes inspections of each building at SI,OOO each and training of two persons at $350 each. The motion passed by a six to zero vote. 8. Approve the Recommendation to Establish a Part-Time Position of Transportation Director The superintendent presented a job description for a part-time Director of Transportation and explained how the new position would provide for improved efficiency in operation of the transportation system. A motion was made by

John McGee, seconded by Nilas Miller, to approve the establishment of a part-time position of Transportation Director. Following discussion on the motion, Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to postpone action on this item until the next regular School Board meeting. The motion passed by a four to two vote with John McGee and Nilas Miller voting no. 9. Approve Paying the Cost of Transportaiton for Athletic Teams A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Nilas Miller, that the school corporation will pay the cost of school bus driver salaries for the transportation of athletic teams for all four schools. Following discussion on this motion and an interest in knowing the cost of providing for all extracurricular activities, a motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Rob Keck, to postpone action on this item until the next School Board meeting. The motion passed by a five to one vote with Gene Knowlton voting no. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report Sale of Surplus Items The superintendent provided the School Board with a list of items that the School Corporation considers to be of surplus and would like to dispose of through a public auction. The list will be circulated in the buildings and a revised list brought back to the School Board

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for their approval at a future Board meeting. b. Date for Inservice Goal Setting Meeting It was requested that the School Board check their calendars for an inservice meeting on October 2 and 3, 1992 to work on establishing goals and objectives for the school corporation. c. It was reported that the removal of one row from each side of the bleachers in the high school gym would gain 24 inches of additional floor space between the seats and the out of bounds line on the basketball court. This would result in a total of 120 fewer seats. The cost of having the seats removed would be $1,500. The additional floor space gained would improve the safety of the athletes and spectators. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with the removal of one row from each side of the bleachers. d. The superintendent updated the School Board on the work towards bring School Board policies up-to-date and encouraged patrons to volunteer to serve on the Task Force. NEXT MEETING DATE

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The next School Board meeting will be on August 18, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School. ADJOURNMENT The School Board president adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. ~ 5" ^ SEAMLESS GUTTER -~6" ^9 SOFFIT & FACIA H VANDERHEYDEN H EAVISTROUGH SERVICE Call 288-7719 [J BlLL^^^^r 25 Tears Os Professional & Personal Service • UPHOLSTERY i® (219) 586-2745 or (219) 324-4942 Call 6 00 a m • 12:00 p m