The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 August 1995 — Page 10

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - AUGUST 10, 1995

John Glenn School Board Minutes Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on July 11, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present except Janice Ryan. The School Board, along with the superintendent and approximately eight observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES President: Rob Keck Robert Schaeffer nominated Rob Keck to the position as President of the John Glenn Bop rd of School Trustees. The mmination was seconded by Shirley Anderson. Following a motion to close nominations, Rob Keck was elected by a six to zero vote.

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Vice President: Shirley Anderson Ben Smith nominated Shirley Anderson to the position of Vice President of the John Glenn Board of School Trustees. The nomination was seconded by Robert Schaeffer. Following a motion to close nominations, Shirley Anderson was elected by a six to zero vote. Secretary: Robert Schaeffer David Gensinger nominated Robert Schaeffer to the position of Secretary of the John Glenn Board of School Trustees. The nomination was seconded by Ben Smith. Following a motion to close nominations, Robert Schaeffer was elected by a six to zero vote. Treasurer: Darlene Flora A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to appoint Darlene Flora as Treasurer of the John Glenn School Corporation. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. Deputy Treasurer Nancy Chapman Ben Smith made a motion, seconded by Dave Gensinger, to appoint Nancy Chapman as Deputy

Treasurer of the John Glenn School Corporation. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. Legislative liaison: Janice Ryan Tom McCormick nominated Janice Ryan to serve as Legislative Liaison representative for the John Glenn Board of School Trustees. The nomination was seconded by Shirley Anderson and following a motion to close nominations, Janice Ryan was elected by a six to zero vote. G/T Broadbased Committee: Shirley Anderson Community Churches Child Care Board: Shirley Anderson Rob Keck nominated Shirley Anderson to serve as representative to the John Glenn Board of School Trustees on a G/T Broadbased Committee and the Community Churches Child Care Board. The nomination was seconded by Robert Schaeffer and following closing of nominations, the motion was approved by a six to zero vote. Regular meeting date and time: Ist and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Ben Smith 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 was seconded by Tom McCormick and approved by a six to zero vote. Board Salary: $2,000 Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Robert Schaeffer to continue the Board Salary at $2,000 per year. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. School Attorney: Baker & Daniels Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Ben Smith, to continue the employment of Baker & Daniels as legal counsel for the John Glenn School Board of School Trustees. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the June 20, 1995 regular and executive session were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 1128 through 1267 Shirley Anderson made a motion that claims numbered 1,128 through 1,267 be approved. The motion was seconded by Rob Keck and approved by a six to zero vote. RECOGNITIONS Superintendent David McKee informed the School Board that Fidler,lnc. of Bremen had donated four phones and parts valued at S2OO that can be used for repair of existing phones at Urey Middle School, Walkerton Elementary School or the administration office. This is a very valuable donation to the school because the phones in these buildings are obsolete and parts are very difficult to obtain. Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by David Gensinger, to accept the telephone parts valued at S2OO from Fidler, Inc. of Bremen, Indiana. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignations a. Julie Duman, John Glenn High School English, effective June 27,1995 b. Frances Jackson, John Glenn High School Secretary c. Dennis Rippy, assistant football coach Shirley Anderson made a motion to accept the resignations as listed. The motion was seconded by Robert Schaeffer and approved by a six to zero vote. 2. Appointments a. Shelli Montague, John Glenn High School English effective June 27,1995 b. Mamie Cronk, Urey Middle School Counselor c. Ed Robinson, J.G. High School assistant football coach d. Carol King, John Glenn High School transfer from secretary/ receptionist to guidance secretary e. Patty Roush, John Glenn High School secretary/receptionist f. Pam Kaiser, Urey Middle School secretary g. Chris Francis, Urey Middle

School teacher aide Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Rob Keck, to approve the appointments as recommended. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 3. Approve Resolution Approving the Sale and Issuance of Bonds, Setting the Term of the Lease and Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate to the Building Corporation Randy Rompola, School Board attorney with Baker & Daniels, informed the school board that the $8,750,000 sale of bonds was successfully sold today to City Securities Inc. at a net interest of 5.387723. This was a very favorable interest rate to the school corporation and represents a savings of over $560,000 in interest during the term of the loan. The projected increase in tax rate of $1.03 will now drop to 97 cents. Mr. Rompola, school board attorney with Baker & Daniels, explained the resolution before the school board. The resolution reduces the lease rental payments based on the sale of the bonds from the original lease, approves the sale of Urey Middle School to the John Glenn School Building Corporation at an appraised value of $550,487, approves the sale and issuance of bonds and aggregate principal amount of $8,750,000 and authorizes the school board president and secretary to execute an addendum on behalf of the school corporation. Following explanation of the resolution, Ben Smith made a motion, seconded by David Gensinger, to approve the resolution. The resolution was approved by a six to zero vote. A copy of the resolution is on file with the school board minutes. 4. Approve Textbook Rental for 1995-96 School Year Ben Smith made a motion, seconded by Robert Schaeffer, to approve the textbook rental for the

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1995-96 school year as presented. Following discussion, David Gensinger made a motion to postpone action on setting textbook rental for the 1995-96 school year. The motion was seconded by Shirley Anderson and approved by a five to one vote with Tom McCormick voting no. 5. Approve Proposed Changes in Student Handbooks for North Liberty Elementary, Walkerton Elementary, Urey Middle School and John Glenn High School Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the proposed changes in student handbooks for North Liberty Elementary, Walkerton Elementary, Urey Middle School and John Glenn High School. The school board discussed the differences between the federal gun control laws governing guns on school property and locally adopted rules. The Federal Gun Control Law provides for one full calendar year of expulsion for having a gun on school property. Other weapons not included in the Federal Gun Control Law are subject to local rules which provide up to two semesters of expulsion. Following discussion, the motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 6. Approve First Reading of School Board Policy “Right to Inspect Certain Instructional Materials" Tom McCormick made a motion, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve the first reading of the School Board Policy “Right to Inspect Certain Instructional Materials. ’ ’ The policy is contained in the student handbooks and provides parents with notification ol their rights to inspect certain instructional materials that their students will be using. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote.

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