The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 January 1996 — Page 8

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John Glenn School Board Minutes (Continued from Page 5) dition, vision insurance will be made available to the teachers starting in May of 1996 with a SIOO contribution towards the premium on an annual basis. The tentative agreeement is a fair and equitable settlement for both the John Glenn Education Assoc, and the John Glenn School Board. The agreement comes after many long hours put in by both the board and the association in an effort to reach a new agreement. On a recommendation to approve the agreement, Gensinger made a motion, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the new agreement between the Board of School Trustees and the John Glenn Education Assoc, for the 1995-97 school years. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 2. Report on UMS and JGHS Construction Projects, Kari Vilamaa Julie Dendlinger, architect with Barton-Coe-Vilamaa, updated the board on the progress being made at UMS construction project. She reported that the school was able to use the new cafeteria and kitchen when students and teachers returned from Christmas break. Weather permitting, the roof on the 3 story addition of the building will be completed in the next 2 to 3 days which makes the building totally enclosed. New cabinets will be installed starting next week, with the major portion of the work on the first floor completed by Feb. 15. Overall progress on the project continues to move forward at a very smooth pace. 3. Approve Modification to Drawings and Specifications for UMS No. 17-$415 to add bulkhead to band room No. 18-$435 to add concrete pad in lieu of asphalt by kitchen receiving door No. 19-$460 to relocate temporary fence No. 21-$920 for concrete slab and fencing for dust collector A motion was made by McCormick, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the modifications to the drawings and specifications for UMS as listed. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Discuss New Administration Building Location The school board reviewed information presented by the architect on the comparative cost for a typical 4,000 sq. foot office building either with all on grade or half finished

basement and half finished on grade. The cost for the construction of an office building build on half finished basement and half finished on grade is estimated to cost approx. $30,000 over the same square foot building being built on one grade. The school board instructed the superintendent to obtain appraisals on a parcel of property that would accommodate the building of the administrative office on one level. 5. Approve 1995 Budget Transfers for General Fund, Capital Projects and Transportation Following review of the 1995 Budget Transfers fro General Fund, Capital Projects and Transportation by Darlene Flora, school treasurer, Ben Smith made a motion, seconded by Ryan, to approve the transfers as presented. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. A copy of the transfers is on file with the board minutes. 6. Election of president and secretary for Board of Finance and review of the 1995 investments A motion was made by Anderson for Rob Keck to serve as president and Robert Schaeffer to serve as secretary for the Board of Finance. The motion was seconded by Ryan and approved by a seven to zero vote; The board reviewed the 1995 Investment Report prepared by the corporation treasurer. 7. Approve the request from Cathy Austin-Burnett for maternity leave starting approximately Feb. 14, 1996 and continuing for six weeks Ryan made a motion, seconded by McCormick, to approve the request from Cathy Austin-Burnett for maternity leave starting approximately Feb. 14, 1996 and continuing for six weeks. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 8. Approve the appointment of Scott Reese as UMS intramural coordinator A motion was made by McCormick, seconded by Ryan, to approve the appointment of Scott Reese as UMS intramural coordinator. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 9. Approve the appointment of James Perlich for one-half time job-share position with Marlene Hadden, NLES, effective Jan. 15, 1996 for the remainder of the 1995-96 school year A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by McCormick, to approve the appointment of James Perlich for one-half time job-share postion with Marlene Hadden, NLES, effective Jan. 15, 1996 for the remainder of the 1995-96 school year.

The motion was approved by a six to one vote with Gensinger voting no. 10. Approve the purchase of two 1996 66-passenger school buses A motion was made by McCormick, seconded by Ryan, to approve the recommendation to purchase two 1996, 66passenger school buses from Kerlin Bus Sales who had the low bid for a Thomas body with a Ford V-800 chassis at a base ppce of $41,773 with the option of air brakes and air ride for an additional $1,727. The cost per bus is $43,500 for a total of $84,500 with the trade of bus 15 for SI,OOO and bus 7 for $1,500. In addition to the bid price, it was recommended that the engine be increased from 170 to 190 horsepower for SBO and the front axle be increased to a 10,000 pound front suspension for an additional $415. The total price for two buses will be $85,490. Following considerable discussion on the motion, Keck made a motion to postpone action on the motion until the next meeting on Jan. 23 to allow the school board time to investigate the need for purchasing two school buses. The motion to postpone was seconded by Gensinger and approved by a 4 to 3 vote with Ryan, McCormick and Smith voting no. The school board will meet on Sat., Jan. 13, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at John Glenn High School to look over the old buses being considered for replacement. 11. Approve 1996 Title VI Grant (Chapter II) Shirley Ross, Title VI Coordinator, reviewed with the School Board the grant application which is in the amount of $8,797. The grant will focus on the development of reading skills in grades K-12. The program will focus on helping each student to be literate and to be selfmotivated to improve his/her individual interest and skills in reading. The program will involve teachers, parents and community organizations and will strengthen the support for student achievement. A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the Title VI grant application. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. The School Board expressed appreciation to Miss Ross for her work on the grant application. 12. Approve Information Literacy Project Grant A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Smith, to approve the Information Literacy Project grant. The Information Literacy Project is a cooperative effort with Linton-Stockton School Corporation, Indiana University School of

Library and Informational Science, in Bloomington and Indiana State Teachers Association. The grant is a pilot project that will focus on the development of K-12 information literacy proficiencies. John Glenn School Corporation will receive approximately $7,900 of the $24,690 grant. The funds will be used to pay stipends for teachers who will serve on language arts, mathematics and school-to-work committees. The motion to approve participation in the grant was approved by a seven to zero vote. 13. Approve first reading of Internet usage policy A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ryan, to approve the first reading of the Internet Usage Policy that has been developed by the Corporation Technology Committee. The policy has been in development for the past year and complies with the state requirements that the school must have a policy approved by the end of January 1996. The policy outlines that the use of the network is a privilege which may be revoked by the administrators of the John Glenn School Corporation at any time for abusive conduct. A student using the school accounts or resources to access Internet shall be required the permission of and supervision of the corporation professional staff. The motion was approved by seven to zero vote. 14. Approve second reading of the following School Board policies a. 4122-Equal Employment Opportunity b. 4122.01-Drug Free Workplace c. 4161-Unrequested Leaves of Absence d. 4162-Drug Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders e. 4170-Substance Abuse f. 4170.01-Employee Assistance Program A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by McCormick, to approve the second reading of the policies listed above. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 15. Approve resolution authorizing sale and disposition of the house located at 405 Washington Street Ryan made a motion, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the resolution authorizing sale and disposition of the house located at 405 Washington Street. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 16. Field trips a. UMS Voyagers to Yankee Spring Recreational Area, Middleville, Mich., Feb. 3 and 4 and Blue Spring Caverns Park, Bedford, April 19 and 20 b. NLES 4th grade

Wander Indiana trip to Rochester, Conner Prairie, Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Turkey Run State Park, Attica and DelphiMay 9 and 10 McCormick made a motion, seconded by Ryan, to approve the field trips as listed. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 17. Consider proposal from Mr. Kaufman for additional intramural activities at NLES Mr. Kaufman, principal at NLES, presented a proposal to the School Board that would provide intramural activities for students at NLES. The proposal calls for soccer being offered from August 1 through 30 for grades 4-6; cross country from Sept. 3 through 30 for grades 4-6; volleyball from Oct. 1 through 31 for grades 5-6; wrestling from Jan. 6 through 31 for grades 5-6; track from April 1 through 30 for grades 4-6 and tennis from May 1 through 28 for grades 4-6. Mr. Kaufman explained there is a need for students to have structured activities to participate in besides the basketball and cheerleading programs currently being offered by the school. The intermural program would be run in the form of a clinic and a coach would provide instructions on how to play the various sports with students then being divided into teams for participation. The School Board encouraged Mr. Kaufman to proceed with plans to implement the intramural program for North Liberty students. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report a. Proposed plan for food service automation - Darlene Flora Darlene Flora, treasurer/business manager, presented the proposal for automating the food service program in the schools. The software will provide accounting for inventory, purchasing, food production, menu planning and and an accounting for tracking the number of lunches served. The cost of the software and hardware for all four schools including training will be $27,435.04. The school board approved the request for a pilot program at Walkerton elementary at a cost of $3,270. The program will be funded through the food service fund. b. Revised ADM count The board was informed that the ADM count taken in Sept, was revised as the result of new guidelines issued by the Dept, of Education. The net result of the recount was a decline of two students. c. Community meetings regarding facility im(Continued on Page 11)