The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 February 1993 — Page 12

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY 11. 1993

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL CORP. BOARD NEWS (continued from Page I) who were guest readers of the month. The fifth graders have finished the DARE Program with Officer Heck of the Marshall County Sheriff s Deparment. Students will be awarded certificates for their participation and commitment to say no to drugs at graduation ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. on February 15. Walkerton Elementary School has been recognized by the Indiana School Incentive Awards Program for the 1991-92 School Improvement Award for demonstrating significant improvement in overall ISTEP scores. A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to accept the donation from Ray & Kenny's in the amount of $831.59 for Walkerton Elementary School. Mr. Kaufman, principal of North Liberty Elementary School, reported that fifth and sixth graders did very well at the Vocal and Solo and Emsemble Contest with a total of 18 first and second place medals being awarded. The Indiana School Incentive Awards Program has recognized North Liberty School for its demonstration of significant improvement in Language Arts. The second nine weeks honor roll has been released with 47% of the students in grade 4-6 on the honor roll. 5% of the honor roll students made the distinguished honor roll. Those students are Frank Engel, Erin Annis. Jennifer Houser, Kristie Laßosky, Jennifer Kemble, Amy Loucks, Laura Lung and Lindahl Wiegand. Additionally, the AMMIT Society has recognized students who have improved their grades in three or more subjects on their report card. Thirtyone students in grades 4-6 were noted. P.T.A. Reflections Contest has selected the following North Liberty Elementary School winners: Brandi Brodzinski, Ryan Fair, Sabrina Kopacz, Sara Craft, Nicole Nowak, Talia Tulledge, Philip Morris, Erin Master Molly Morris, Allison Honaker. Mr. Kaufman thanked Shirley Ross and John Thomas forjudging, Kelly Harrington for her work with all the students, and Amy Weiss and Vai Clauss as Reflections chairpersons.

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Mr. Shuler, principal of John Glenn High School, announced that John Glenn High School has been cited as a recipient in the Indiana School Incentive Awards Program for 1991-92. Improvement in two of four areas is required and John Glenn High School improved in ISTEP scores and in attendance rate. This is the third year John Glenn High School has been recognized by the State of Indiana. The cash award for this year is $3,083. Mr. Shuler congratulated the boys Jr. Varsity basketball team and coach Randy Schmeltz, the girls Jr. Varsity Basketball Team and coach Dan Hutton, and the Girls Varsity Basketball Team and coach Scott Hostetler for being runners-up in the Bi-County Basektball Tournament. Also congratulated was the boys Varsity Basketball Team and coach Gordon Mosson for winning the Bi-County Basketball championship. This was the fourth BiCounty win for coach Mosson. All the students and coaches are doing a great job with the basketball program. Mr. Shuler congratulated Mickey Bowen and David Menefee. wrestling sectional champions; Gayton Marks, Mickey Day and Jacob Casteel for qualifying for the regional sectional; and wrestling coach Mike Daube. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of John Glenn Community Task Force Committee Reports The School Board received the John glenn Community Task Force Committee reports. Bob Schaeffer, chairperson of the School Utilitzation Committee, presented the School Board with an overview of his committee’s report. Lori Jacob, member of the Middle School Grade Organization Committee, provided the Board with a brief overview of their committee’s report. Mr. McKee asked the School Board to study the report very carefully and meet in the very near future to discuss the report. He recommended that the School Board put forth options to the community for meeting the facility •needs of the School Corporation. A suggested timeline was presented to the School Board to follow in making decisions towards finding a solution to the facility needs. The Task Force report is available to interested members of the community through the superintendent’s office at 506 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana. The School Board expressed appreciation to

the Task Force members for their service to the John Glenn School Corporation. 2. Board of Finance Meeting a. Designation of Public Depository, Ist Source Bank A motion was made by Dan Patrick, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the designation of Ist Source Bank of Walkerton as a Public Depository of school funds for the next two years. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. b. Cancellation of Outstanding Check A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by John McGee, to approve the cancellation of outstanding check #l2lOl of December 18. 1990. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 3. Appointments a. Appoint Rosana Balmer as Sponsor of the Walkerton Elementary School Girls Intermural Basketball Program Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Rob Keck, to appoint Rosana Balmer as sponsor of the Walkerton Elementary School Girls Intramural Basketball Program. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. b. Appoint John Hostrawser as assistant football coach at John Glenn High School Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by John McGee, to approve the appointment of John Hostrawser as Assistant Varsity Football Coach at John Glenn High School for the 1993-94 school year. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Approve Amendment in the John Glenn School Corporation Tax Savers Plan A motion was made by Rob Keck, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the amendment to the John Glenn School Corporation Tax Savers Plan which increases the maximum amount that participants may elect to put into medical reimbursement accounts from $1,250 to $2,000 per year and expands the definition of medical expenses. Following discussion, the motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 5. Approve the Priority Expenditures of Supplemental Tuition Support for 1992 John McGee made a motion, seconded by Gene Knowlton, to approve the priority expenditures of the Supplemental tuition Support for 1992. The 1992 budget placed priority of using supplemental tuition support funds to meet $64,878.29 towards health insurance, $68,427.38 for special education programs, and the remainder to be applied towards salaries in the 1992 budget. 6. Approve Computer Bids The recently received computer bids were reviewed with the School Board and the recommendation that the IBM bid of $118,926 be approved. This bid provides for computer hardware and software for networking the schools. Computerland of Warsaw will be the installing dealer for the 18 personal computers with $260 worth of software to be installed by Computer Land. The recommended dealer for installing the AS4OO computers and related software ★ NOTICE ★ Marsha’s Flowers & Gifts NEW POLICY NO MINIMUM ORDER (In Town) (In Walkerton — $1 00 Del.) Please Call 586*7461

was still under consideration. A motion was made by Dan Patrick, seconded by John McGee, to approve the bid to purchase computers as recommended by the administration. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 7. Approve 1993-94 School Calendar A motion was made by Tom McCormick, secondedd by Rob Keck, to approve the 1993-94 school calendar as presented. The 1993-94 school calendar corresponds very closely with the current year calendar. The first day of classes for students will be August 24, 1993, there will be two weeks of Christmas vacation, one week of spring break vacation starting at the end of the school day on March 18. 1994. and the last day of classes will be June 1. 1994. The calendar provides for four one-half days of in-service where the students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on September 23, November 10, January 25 and March 14. Following discussion by the School Board on the use and value of the four onehalf days of in-service, the calendar was approved by a seven to zero vote. 8. School Board Policy — Testing for Alcohol Consumption Dan Patrick made a motion, seconded by John McGee, requesting that the administration continue to explore and develop a policy for testing for alcohol consumption. The School Board reviewed a proposed policy that would provide for the use of a breathalizer to be used to determine if students had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The School Board voice concern for what happens if a student refuses to submit to submit to taking the test. Following discussion, the motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 1. December Financial Report Darlene Flora, School Corporation treasurer, reviewed with the Board members the Corporation

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treasurer reports which Board members receive on a monthly basis. The fund and account numbers were explained to the Board members and Board members questions concerning the reports were answered. 2. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Dave McKee en couraged School Board members to keep informed on legislative developments taking place in Indi anapolis that may have an impact on the operation of the John Glenn Schools. It was noted that there was a need to have a Board member appointed as legislative representative. Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Dan Patrick, to appoint John McGee as the School Board's legislative rep resentative with Indiana School Boards Association. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. NEXT MEETING DATE The next School Board meeting date of February 16, 1993 at John Glenn High School has been chang ed from a regular session to a work session starting at 7:00 p.m. and a second work session has been set for February 23, 1993 at John Glenn High School at 7:00 p.m. The purposes of the work sessions will be to review and discuss the Task Force reports. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Dan Patrick at 10:15 p.m. LAW OFFICE F. GERARD FEENEY GEORGE S. STRATIGOS MARK E. RAYMER HOURS WEDNESDAY 9 00 • 4 00 SATURDAY 9 00 • 12 00 Law Building, New Carlisle 654-3722 Or Call Our South Band Office For Special Appointment 233-9449