The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 August 1994 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 18, 1994

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from Page 1) cation with 34 years in the John Glenn Schools. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. The School Board expressed appreciation for the years of service Mr. Petry provided to the students of the John Glenn community. 4. Appointments A motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Shirley Anderson to approve the following appointments: a. Diane Schmeltz, Secretary, North Liberty Elementary School b. Erin Houser, Temporary Contract for Laurie Morris, Maternity Leave from August 22, 1994 through January 13, 1995 c. Angie Beyler, Instructional Aide, Urey Middle School d. Shelly Shaw, Part-Time Cook Position at John Glenn High School e. Lori Wallace, Cook Position at Walkerton Elementary School f. Rose Lowry, Part-Time Cook Position at Walkerton Elementary School g. Andrea O'Connor, Part-Time Cook Position at Urey Middle School h. Sam Borton, Assistant Football Coach at Urey Middle School FOR RENT NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 0593

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The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 5. Approve Job Share Between Marlene Hadden and Damon Groves for the Position of Physical Education at North Liberty Elementary School for the 1994-95 School Year Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Robert Schaeffer, to approve the Job Share Program between Marlene Hadden and Damon Groves for the position of physical education teacher at North Liberty Elementary School for the 1994-95 School Year. The job sharing for this position will be done in accordance with School Board Policy on job sharing adopted on March 8, 1994. The motion was approved by a six to one vote with David Gensinger voting no. 6. Approve Contract Bus Driver Salaries for 1994-95 School Year Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the following contracted bus driver salary schedule for the 1994-95 school year. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. The contract bus salary schedule is based on the range of miles a route covers with a daily route for 36-40 miles of $84.35; 41-45 miles $89.55; 46-50 miles $94.75; 51-55 miles $99.95. An adjustment to the daily rate to cover fluctuation in the average price of regular gasoline is built into the schedule. 7. Approve Transfer Tuition for the 1994-95 School Year A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Robert Schaeffer, to set the transfer tuition for the 1994-95 school year for kindergarten at $1,163.65, 1-6 grade at $2,327.29, 7-8 grade at $1,941.06 and grades 9-12 at $2,322.46. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 8. Transfer Tuition Requests Tom McCormick made a motion second by Shirley Anderson to approve the following transfer tuition requests:

a. Joseph Hensler, 10th Grade, John Glenn High School b. Michael Hensler, 7th Grade, Urey Middle School c. Chris Levandoski, 11th Grade. John Glenn High School d. Bill Nelson, 4th Grade, North Liberty Elementary School e. Taylor Williams, 3rd Grade, North Liberty Elementary School f. Jennifer Payne, 9th Grade, John Glenn High School The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 9. Approve Change Orders for the Storage Room Addition to Walkerton Elementary School Change orders were presented to the School Board representing a $6,630 deduction in the cost of the project. Following explanation of the changes, Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Janice Ryan to approve the change orders in the amount of $6,630 in the contract with Larson-Danielson Construction Company. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 10. Approve Reimbursement Resolution for Exprenses for Construction and Improvements to Urey Middle School, John Glenn High School and New Administration Office Robert Schaeffer made a motion, seconded by David Gensinger, to approve a resolution that will provide the Corporation to be reimbursed for expenses for the construction and improvement to Urey Middle School, John Glenn High School and the new administrtion office from the sale of bonds at a later date. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote and the resolution is on file with the Board minutes. 11. Review Schematic Drawings for Urey Middle School: Kari Williams and Julie Dendinger presented a proposed schematic drawing for the renovation and addition to Urey Middle School. The architects proposed a three-story addition matching the existing school levels to the west and south of the present facility, and a single floor on the west adjacent to the gym. The projected cost for the proposed plan will be $1,021,350 for renovation and $3,344,320 for the new construciton. The total cost of the proposed including fixed and loose equipment plus some options will be $5,406,670. The School Board will have further discussions kwith the architect on the proposed klpians at the August 23, 1994 School Board meeting. 12. Discussion on Developing School Board Goals The School Board listed the following topics to be considered as goals for the Board during the 1994-95 school year: 1. Nonteaching Employee Salary Schedule Structure and Evaluation 2. Drug Testing for Employees and Students 3. Updating of School Board Policy Manual 4. Reviewing Methods of Inventorying School Equipment 5. Developmeing a Method for School Board Member Evaluation 6. Setting Student Performance Standards 7. Basing Administrative Salaries on Student Performance 8. Increase Student Scholarship Opportunities. At the next School Board meeting, the Board will determine priorities and develop strategies for achieving the goals. HESTERS CABIN BED & BREAKFAST p-5 J Peaceful Night Or Weekend In Our 1830 Restored Log House (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton

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REPORTS the 1976 addition and new lighting 1. Superintendent s Report and panels in the cafeteria, a. 1994-95 School Lunch Prices ^t North Liberty Elementary The Superintendent reported s c hool, the new art room is comthat lunch prices for the 1994-95 pj e t e d and the old art room is now school year will be the same as last ready to be used as a classroom, year. The prices are as follows: The work on the divider in the caseBreakfast Elementary Regular ter i a has been completed and 55 cents, Reduced 30 cent; Milk anticipate the work on the entrance Students 20 cents, Adults 40 cents, t 0 he done in the next few days. Kindergarten 7 cents; Lunch — 2 . Report to Board Elementary Regular SI.OO, Second- d a Conference Report ary Regular $1.25, Reduced 40 h. Conferences Approved cents, Adult $2.00. a list o f conferences that have b. Urey Middle School Renova- been approved for attendance were tion and Addition presented to the School Board The superintendent presented ^ng with a report from personnel a proposed construction and fi- attending conferences. nancing schedule for the Urey NEXT MEETING DATES Middle School project. The sched- The Board of School Trustees ule calls for construction bids to w jj] meet in special session at 7:30 be received the latter part of p m on August 16, 1994 at John March, 1995 with construction to cj enn High School for the purpose begin the latter part of April, 1995. o f appointment of personnel. The c. Summer Maintenance Pro- Board meet j n regular session J ects at 7:30 p.m. on August 23, 1994 at Brad Schmeltz, maintenance John Glenn High School. supervisor, reported to the Board ADJOURNMENT on the status of the summer main- The Schoo | Board mecting was tenance projects. At John Glenn adjourned at 10:25 p.m. High School, the renovation to the mechanical systems has been com- In 160 9, Henry Hudson made pleted with the exception of some landfill in the Ncw Wodd at wha{ is punch list items. At Walkerton now Coney Island. Elementary School, anticipate that the storage room addition to be During the Civil War, the consticompleted by the start of school, tution of the Confederacy allowed New carpet has been installed in its president a line item veto.

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