The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 April 1994 — Page 12

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) Greg Czyzewski, TCU; Mark Gephart, Miller's Merry Manor; Gene Reese, Marsha's; Susan Umber, TCU; John Vandall. Charles 0. Hiler & Sons; and Mrs. Chamberlin who helps coordinate the project. Mr. Shuler, principal at John Glenn High School, announced that the 1993 Aerial, John Glenn High School English Department literary publication, has received another Superior rating from the National Council for the Teachers of English. This is the fifth consecutive sear that John Glenn High School has received this distinction and is one of only four schools in the State to receive this rating. John Glenn High School student contributors. Student Editor Ranae Orcutt and Faculty Advisor Paul Hernandez received a letter of congratulations and commendation from Dr. Reed, State School Superintendent. A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Gene Knowlton, to accept the $1,500 donation from the Walkerton Elementary P.T.A. for girls basketball uniforms, $1,618.16 from Ray & Kenny's for Walkerton Elementary School, and for Urey Middle School, $6lO from the Falcon 500 Club to be used to support the Chess Team's travels to the state competition and for assembly programs. The motion was approved bv a seven to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS

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1. Accept the Resignation of Marilyn Wallace as Head Cook at Walkerton Elementary School A motion was made by Rob Keck, seconded by Shirley Anderson to accept the resignation of Marilyn Wallace as Head Cook at Walkerton Elementary School who is retiring at the end of the school year following 25 years of service to John Glenn School Corporation. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 2. Receive North Liberty Elementary School's Outdoor Lab Committee Presentation Developing an Outdoor Lab for Students Mr. Rick Glassman with St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation Department presented a proposed outdoor education lab for use by students and community at North Liberty Elementary School. The outdoor laboratory will provide the students with hands on activities and exploration rather than a simple textbook study of nature. The outdoor lab will consist of trails, planting of shade trees, construction of demonstration plots, planting of a Christmas tree plantation, planting of trees of Indiana, along with the construction of signs, benches and teaching stations. A second phase of the outdoor lab will include flowering shrubs, butterfly garden, pine forest and a wildlife feeding area. A third phase will include construction of a shelter, foot bridges and a continuation of demonstration plots and teaching stations. Committee members Amy Weiss, teacher, North Liberty Elementary School, and Joe Long, community representative, spoke about the educational value the lab would have for the students and the benefits to the community. The outdoor lab will be developed with volunteer help and supported by donations. Following questions, Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the committee’s proposal for developing an outdoor lab at North Liberty Elementary School. The motion was approved | by a seven to zero vote. 3. Approve the Revised Visual Arts and Music Curriculums for Grades K-12 Mr. John Thomas. Art Teacher at John Gelnn High School, Miss Kelly Harrington, Art teacher at North Liberty Elementary School, and Mrs. Lightfoot, principal at Walkerton Elementary School, presented to the School Board the revised Visual Arts and Music Curriculums for Grades K-12. Following discussion and questions on the curriculums. Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to accept the revised Curriculums for Visual Arts and Music for Grades K-12. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Summer Maintenance Projects a. Approve Advertisement for Bids on Modifications to Mechanical Systems, Ceiling Tile and Light-

ing Fixture Removal and Replacement at John Glenn High School b. Declare Fuel Oil in Storage Tanks at North Liberty Elementary School and John Glenn High School Surplus and Approve Removal of the Tanks c. Approve Installation of Sound Control Panels and New Lighting in Walkerton Elementary Cafeteria d. Approve the Replacement of Lock Sets at North Liberty Elementary School e. Review Status of Other Projects: Changing Industrial Tech Lab to an Art Room and Dividing the Cafeteria at Nonn uuci’ Elementary School, Waterproofing of Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary School, and Storage Room Addition to Walkerton Elementary School f. Approve Insulation of Acoustical Panels and New Lights in the Walkerton Elementary School Cafeteria at an Estimated Cost for Materials of $7,000 with Work to be done by School Employees Following review and discussion of the proposed summer maintenance projects, Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve advertisement for bids on modifications to the mechanical systems, ceiling tile and lighting fixture removal and replacement at John Glenn High School, approve the sale of 4,000 gallons of surplus oil at 15 cents a gallon to Barroth Oil and removal of oil storage tanks at John Glenn High School and North Liberty Elementary School, approve the quote of $21,650 from Kaser-Sprak-er Construction Company for the conversion of industrial tech lab into an art room at North Liberty Elementary School, approve placing a wall divider in the cafeteria at North Liberty Elementary School at an estimated cost of $3,000 for materials with labor being furnished by the school corporation, approve replacement of existing locks and door handles at North Liberty Elementary School for an estimated cost of $7,000, and approve installation of acoustical panels and new lights in the Walkerton Elementary School cafeteria at an estimated cost for materials at $7,000 with work to be done by school

U °>J VOTE M To Support A I Long Term Educational I Commitment To I John Glenn School Corp. I VOTE FOR I 808 SCHAEFFER I BEN SMITH I DAVE GENSINGER I On Election Day I Tuesday, May 3rd o^l I »» 48^ P»ic ACveHisemen! ■

employees. The motion was approved by a six to one vote with Nilas Miller voting no. 5. Approval for Advertisement of Bids for a New Computer Lab for John Glenn High School Business Department Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Rob Keck, to approve advertising for bids for a new computer lab for the John Glenn High School business department at an estimated cost of $89,000. The new computer lab is part of the John Glenn High School Technology Plan for 1994 and will consist of 32 work stations networked to a file server with printers along with new desks and chairs. Complete specifications are on file in the Superintendent’s office. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 6. Review Resolution to be Adopted at the 1028 Hearing The School Board discussed the procedural matters relating to a 1028 Hearing on the proposed addition and renovation of Urey Middle School, upgrading of John Glenn High School athletic facilities, and a new administration office to be held on April 19, 1994. The School Board did not review the resolution to be adopted at the hearing as stated in the agenda. REPORTS 1. Superintendent's Reports a. Schedule for Make Up of Missed Days During the 1993-94 School Year The superintendent reported to the School Board that the three missed school days this year will be made up on June 2, 3 and 6, 1994. Seniors will not attend school on June 6. Teachers Record Day will

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be on June 7 and summer school classes will start on June 8 for Driver Education and regular summer school classes will start on June 10. 2. Reports to Board a. Conference Reports b. Conferences Approved Written conference reports were presented to the School Board along with conferences that have been approved for attendance. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on April 19, 1994 at John Glenn High School and at this meeting will conduct a 1028 Hear ing on the proposed middle school, athletics and administration office projects. ADJOURNMENT The School Board meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Executive Session Following the regular session, the Board met in executive session for the purpose of discussing job performance evaluation of individual employees. No other matters were discussed. The executive session adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Judy’s Beauty Salon 207 W Center St North Liberty 656-4491 HEN - WOMEN - CHILDREN Helene Curtis Uniperms — Spyro Perms Curling Iron & Hair Accessories — Jewelry Cosmetics — Eat Piercing — Perfumes GIGI Home Hair Removal Beauty Connection Clothing 6 DAYS A WEEK - WALK-INS WELCOME EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT Shut-In, Hospital & Nursing Home Service •roc