The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 June 1994 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JUNE 23, 1994

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) Sharon Klinedinst, Technology Coordinator, presented the John Glenn School Corporation plan for the use of technology in our schools for the next five years. The plan was first developed by the Technology Advisory Council for the John Glenn School Corporation in 1992 and has been revised in 1993 and again now in 1994. Each building within the district has a building committee which using imput from respective staff has developed vision, goals, strategies, and a plan of action for the use of technology in the process of educating students. Representatives from building committees, principals, parents, School Board and community comprise the main technology council. The budget for the technology plan will be funded by several sources including Capital Projects which will be approved for 1995 by the Board at a later date. The technology plan has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education which is necessary in order for Capital Projects funds to be appropriated for technology. Following discussions, a motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the five-year technology plan. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Approve Physical Education Curriculum for Grades K-6 The revised elementary Physical Education Curriculum Guide provides a statement of philosophy of elementary physical education, defines a physically educated person, the class rules, discipline plan and objectives for each grade level. Damon Groves, Physical Education Teacher at North Liberty Elementary School, answered School Board members’ questions regarding the revised curriculum. Following discussion, Tom McCormick made a motion to approve the revised Physical Education Curriculum for grades K-6. The motion was seconded by Gene Knowlton and approved by a seven to zero vote. 5. Approve Use Os John Glenn High School Site for Walkerton 4th of July Activities. The Walkerton Park Board has M BILL’S ■ PAINTING CO. I 25 Yeers Experience I Interior & Exterior ■ Painting I Licensed & Insured ■ Pressure Washing Mildew Removal Free Estimates (219) 586-7613

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requested the use of the John Glenn High School site for the Walkerton 4th of July activities. The change in locaiton from Place Park, Urey Middle School to the high school is being requested because of concern for safety of spectators and facilities in a congested area. The west parking lot would be used for the carnival and ground fireworks would be displayed behind the left field fence of the baseball field. The aerial fireworks would be shotoff from the south end of the track. Spectators would not be allowed on the baseball or football field and John Glenn High School indoor facilities would not be used. The school corporation carries a $5,000,000 liability insurance and it is recommended that the Park Board and other vendors provide the school with certificate of insurance of $1,000,000 each. This would leave the school corporation's insurance responsibile for claims over $1,000,000. Following several questions and discussions by the School Board, Dan Patrick made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the use of the John Gelnn High School site for the Walkerton 4th of July activities provided the vendors certify to the school that they hade $5,000,000 of liability insurance. Following discussion on the impact the $5,000,000 insurance would have on the sponsors of the activity, amendment to the motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Rob Keck, to request only $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage from the Park Board and vendors using the school site. The amendmment passed by a five to two vote, with Shirley Anderson and Dan Patrick voting no. The amendedd motion providing for the use of the John Glenn High School site for the Walkerton 4th of July activities with $1,000,000 of iibability insurance being provided by the participating vendors was approved by a five to two vote with Shirley Anderson and Dan Patrick voting no. 6. Approve the Purchase of a ■ New Sound System for the Auditorium Richard Fansier, Auditorium ! Manger, presented to the School 1 Board a proposal for a new sound system as part of the long-range 1 plans to upgrade the auditorium. 1 With the assistance of Brad Schmeltz, Dan Fortlander and 1 sound engineering consultants, specifications were developed for the sound system and bids were received form HSA/Heather Sound of Mishawaka for $19,993.68, IRC Audio of Indianapolis for $25,665 and Liberty Sound & Electronics of South Bend for $18,990. Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the recommended low bid from Liberty Sound & Electronics for $18,990. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 7. Accept Bids for Lights to be Removed from John Glenn High

School Dan Patrick made a motion, seconded by Gene Knowlton, to accept the bid from First United Methodist Church of Plymouth for $1,500 with the proceeds from the sale of the lights to go to the John Glenn High School Scholarship Fund. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 8. Approve 1994-95 Staffing Changes Superintendent David McKee recommended the following staffing changes at Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary Schools for 1994-95. At Walkerton Elementary, the kindergarten sections will be reduced from five to four and sixth grade from four to three as a result of changing enrollments at those grade levels and the Gifted/Talented Teaching Position to be increased from halftime to full-time. At North Liberty Elementary School the number of sections for the fourth grade will be increased by one to three sections which will be a continuation of the three sections in the current third grade. Gifted/Taltented and computer teaching position would be increased from one-half to fulltime. The total increase in staffing over 1993-94 to the 1994-95 school year will be one full-time position. Mr. McKee also discussed with the Board a future proposal that would increase Chapter 1 from one-half time to a full-time teaching position. A final recommendation will come with the Chapter 1 grant application at a later date. A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Gene Knowlton, to approve the staffing recommendations for K-6 for the 1994-95 school year. 9. Review Proposed Professional Development Program Miss Dolores Mueller, Assistant Principal at John Glenn High School and co-chair of the Teacher Evaluation Committee, presented the proposed Professional Development Program. The committee, made up of teachers and administrators, have been working throughout the past school year developing a new method for evaluating teachers. The objective of the proposed Professional Development Program is to improve instruction through an effective staff development plan that will focus on professional growth, development, and assessment. Opportunities shall include peer coaching, self assessment and student serveys, parent input, video and teacher dialog and other growth opportunities. Evalutaion takes place on a continuing basis and shall be a collaborative effort between the administrator and faculty member. Principals shall conduct two informal evaluations during the teacher’s first and second year at John Glenn and during the third, fourth, and fifth years, one evaluation each year. After the fifth year, the principal’s formal evaluation will be once every three years. Some Board members expressed the need for more frequent evaluations of teachers than was being proposed. The plan will be finalized and approved by the teachers and brought back to the School Board for their approval. 10. Approve Bids for the Constructions of a Storage Room Addition to Walkerton Elementary School On June 2, 1954, the following 7 25 Yurt Os ProlessiOMl A Ptrstmtl Strvice • UPHOLSTERY • CARPETING • BBS • so* T s i MB • VEHICLES • SEMIS (219) 586-2745 Os (219) 324-4942 Cal 6 00 a m - 12:00 p.m

five bids were received for the construction of a storage room addition to Walkerton Elementary School: Diamond Associates, $82,250; Casteel Construction, $78,700; LarsonDanielson, $58,950; Verkier, $97,500; Ziolowski, $73,260. It was recommended that the low bid from Larson-Danielson for $58,950 be approved and that proposed changes be considered that would reduce the cost by approximately $5,000. $50,000 has been appropriated in the 1994 Capital Projects Fund for this project, with remainder of the cost to be covered by the 1994 General Fund budget. Janice Ryan made a motion to approve the recommendation, seconded by Tom McCormick. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 11. Approve the Employment of Barton-Coe-Willamaa as Architect for Addition/Renovation to Urey Middle School, John Glenn High School Outdoor Athletic and Physical Facilities and New Administration Office. Following the recent interviews with four different architectural firms, visitation of buildings designed by the firms and checking with the architects’ references, the School Board considered the strengths each architect would bring to our proposed projects. Following discussion and input from School Board members-elect, Dan Patrick made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the employment of Barton-Coe-Vilamaa Architects, Fort Wayne, for the addition and renovation to Urey Middle School, John Glenn High School outdoor athletic and physical education facilities and the new administration office. The motion was approved by a four to one to two vote with Tom McCormick voting no and Gene Knowlton and Nilas Miller abstaining. 12. Approve Advertisement for Bids for Wiring North Liberty Elementary School and Walkerton Elementary School for Video, Data and Voice Following a review of the proposed specifications that will provide fiber optics and copper wiring for the transmission of video, data, and voice communications, the School Board discussed if the timing was right to proceed with this phase of technology implementation in the schools. The information that would be obtained from bids for the wiring would be very useful information in determining if we should proceed with this phase of the Technology Plan. A motion was then made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve advertisement

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for bids for wiring North Liberty Elementary and Walkerton Elementary Schools for video, data and voice. The motion was approved by a four to three vote with Dan Patrick, Shirley Anderson and Rob Keck voting no. 13. Review Changes in the Kindergarten and Elementary School Handbooks for 1994-95 School Year School Board members were provided information on revised changes in the kindergarten and elementary school handbooks for the 1994-95 school year. Approval on the proposed changes will be taken at the next Board meeting. REPORTS 1. Superintendent ’ s Report Superintendent David McKeetold the Board that Dr. Ivan Wag gner, Educational Consultant, was preparing an educational facility utilization plan for John Glenn School Corporation and would like to meet with the School Board on Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn High School for the purpose of receiving School Board input and sharing preliminary in formation on his study. 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 at 7:00 p.m. on June 9, 1994 at John Glenn High School in work session for the purpose of meeting with an educational con suitant. The Board will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. on June 14, 1994 in Plymouth for the purpose of training School Board members with an outside consult ant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials. The next regularh scheduled meeting will be at 7:3* p.m. on June 21, 1994 at Johr Glenn High School. ADJOURNMENT The School Board meeting ad joumed at 10:37 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 was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. on June 8, 1994. (^^S^SEAMUS^UnER -V* J SOFFIT A FACIA ft 4 VANDERHEYDEN H EAVESTROUGH SERVICE J Call 288-7719 1