The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 July 1994 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 14, 1994

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) G/T Broadbase Committee by a seven to zero vote. Rob Keck nominated Shirley Anderson to be the John Glenn Board of School Trustees representative to the Community Churches Child Care Board at North Liberty. Tom McCormick seconded the nomination. Following a motion to close nomination, Shirley Anderson was elected by a seven to zero vote. Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to appoint Rob Keck as president of the Board of Finance. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. REGULAR MEETING DATE AND TIME — Ist & 3rd Tuesdays Tom McCormick made a motion to set the regular meeting date and time as the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. The motion as approved by a seven to zero vote. BOARD SALARY — $2,000.00 Robert Schaeffer made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to continue the Board salary at $2,000 per year. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the executive session on June 14, 1994 and the regular session on June 21, 1994 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS — 1,139 through 1,237 FOR RENT Banquet Hall For WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS LARGE A SMALL PARTIES We Can Accomodate Large Groups PLENTY OF PARKING VFW Post 1954 656-4684 North liberty

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Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve claims numbered 1,139 through 1,237. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE Tom Fair, representing the John Glenn Taxpayers for Quality Education, presented a check.in the amount of $236.12 to be used for the purchase of library books for Urey Middle School. Robert Schaeffer made a motion, seconded by Ben Smith, to accept the donation from the John Glenn Taxpayers for Quality Education for the purchase of library books at Urey Middle School. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. RECOGNITIONS The superintendent presented Certificates of Accreditation to each of the schools from the State of Indiana Board of Education recognizing their full accreditation through the fall of 1998. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignations a. Joe Hunt, Boys 6th Grade Basketball Coach, North Liberty Elementary School, Effective at the End of the 1993-94 School Year b. Erin Houser, Prime Time Aide, North Liberty Elementary School, Effective June 23, 1994 A motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the resignations of Joe Hunt as Boys 6th Grade Basketball Coach at North Liberty Elementary School effective at the end of of the 1993-94 school year and Erin Houser as Prime Time Aide at North Liberty Elementary School, effective June 23, 1994. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 2. Apppointments a. Susan Whitaker-Bergan, Gifted/Talented, Computer Teacher, North Liberty Elementary School b. Dan Kaser, Science Teacher, John Glenn High School c. Marge Burkholder, Instructional Aide, St. Patrick School, Chapter 1 A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the recommended appointments of Susan WhitakerBergan as Gifted/Talented, Com-

puter Teacher at North Liberty Elementary School; Dan Kaser, Science Teacher at John Glenn High School; and Marge Burkholder as Instructional Aide at St. Patrick School. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 3. Approve Textbook Rental for 1994-95 School Year Following review of the recommended textbooks rental fees for the 1994-95 school year, Janice Ryan made a motion to approve the recommended fees, seconded by Tom McCormick. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. Attached to the Board minutes is a copy of textbook rental fees for the 1994-95 school year. 4. Review Proposed Changes in Urey Middle School Student and Athletic Handbooks The School Board reviewed the proposed changes to Urey Middle School Student and Athletic Handbooks. The School Board will take action on the proposed changes at the next School Board meeting. 5. Accept Conflict of Interest Statements from Board Members Rob Keck and Janice Ryan submitted Conflict of Interest statements to the School Board. 6. Approve Athletic Insurance Policy Mike Clark, athletic director at John Glenn High School, presented to the School Board a proposal that would change the responsiblity for the insurance coverage on injuries obtained from participation in interscholastic sports from the school to the student participant. The change is being proposed because the cost to the athletic department for the insurance has increased from $2,500 to SB,OOO during the last three years. The insurance the school has been providing in most cases is duplicating the coverage that students have through their family health insurance. Students that do not have insurance or adequate insurance coverage through their family play may obtain an individual insurance policy at a cost of $25.00 for all sports except football which would be $90.00. Students not obtaining an individual insurance plan would be required to provide proof of insurance coverage. The school corporation is not required to provide insurance for injuries obtained from participation in athletics and only have liability coverage in cases where it can be shown that the school has been negligent. Following discussions and questions, Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to change the responsiblity for insurance for athletic related injuries from the school to the student participant. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. The administration was instructed by the School Board to inform students and their parents of this change in policy. 7. Approve List of Surplus Equipment for Public Auction Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Robert Schaeffer, to approve the sale of surplus equipment as listed. The motion was approved by s^even to zero vote. An auctioneer will be obtained to

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conduct a public sale of the property sometime in August prior to the start of school. 8. Approve Transfer Tuition Request of Samantha Mroz, Kindergarten Student, North Liberty Elementary School A motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the transfer tuition request of Samantha Mroz, kindergarten student, to North Liberty Elementary School. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 9. Approve Resolution Authorizing Action to Obtain Additional Property Adjustment to Urey Middle School Superintendent David McKee informed the School Board that the Indiana Department of Education has given tentative approval to proceed with the renovation and addition to Urey Middle School. The next step the School Board needs to take is to proceed with the acquisition of property adjacent to Urey Middle School. The Urey Middle School site needs to be 13 acres in size to meet state requirements. It will be necessary for the School Board to have an agreement with the Walkerton Town Board on the use of Place Park and obtain additional acreage on the north side of the school property. The proposed resolution authorizes the appointment of appraisers and authorizes the superintendent to enter into negotiations with the Town of Walkerton for the lease or purchase of Place Park and vacating a portion of Adams Street. Following discussion, Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the resolution authorizing the appointment of appriasers and authorizing the superintendent to enter into negotiations with the Town of Walkerton, Indiana to lease or purchase Place Park and vacate a portion of Adams Street. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote.

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The Resolution is on file with the Board minutes. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report a. School Board Policy on Defining Experience for Support Staff The superintendent received input from School Board members for the development of a School Board Policy on defining experience for placement on the salary schedule for classified employees. A School Board Policy will be developed for the Board to review and approve at a later date. 2. Reports to Board a. Conference Reports b. Conferences Approved A list of conferences that have been approved for attendance were presented to the School Board along with reports from teachers attending conferences. NEXT MEETING DATES The Board of School Trustees will meet in budget work session at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 1994 at John Glenn High School. The Board will meet in regular session and budget work session at 7:30 p.m. on July 19, 1994 at John Glenn High School. ADJOURNMENT The School Board meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Following the regular session, the Board of School Trustees 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 11:50p.m. SENIOR CARD CLUB NEWS The Walkerton senior card club results last week were, Tuesday in euchre: first, Ora Smith 71; second, Ruth Ullery 69; third, Katie Capes 68; and fourth, Donna Shetland 67. The pinochle winners Thursday were: first Katie Capes 697; second Cheryl Rizek 688; third, Morris Searfoss 656; and fourth, Marilyn Stull 634.