The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 May 1996 — Page 8

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John Glenn School Board Minutes (Continued from Page 5) floor that was very rough, unlevel and not suitable for the installation of carpet. The architect and the contractor have recommended that the second and third floor be resurfaced and a monotop resurfacer applied to the floor prior to the installation of carpet. The cost for resurfacing 14,580 square feet of floor space will be $42,411 with credits applied. 2. Approve Modifications to Drawings & Specifications for UMS A motion was made by David Gensinger, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the following change orders to Calumet Construction Company’s contract: 1) Underpinning south gym wall, $3,004; 2) Replacing vinyl wall covering and rubber base in office are, $390; 3) Wall penetrations and painting for dust collector, $2,222; 4) Drywalling exisiting renovated areas, $14,557; 5) Resurface second and third floors of exisiting building for $42,411 with credits and change orders for Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Contractors for (1) condensate piping, $2,132 and (2) waterlines for ice makers, $552. The change orders will be paid from a contingency allowance. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 3. Approve Modifications to Drawings & Specifications for JGHS Ryan made a motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the change orders in Oselka Construction Company’s contract for work at JGHS for $24,758 in Contract Number 1 and $5,000 in Contract Number 2. The change orders cover work on bleachers, additional asphalts, changes in fencing and changes in gas, water and sewer lines. The changes will be paid from construction contingency allowance with the exception of $9,758 which will be an addition to Oselka’s contract number 1. Barton-Coe-Vilamaa will credit the school $2,450 of this amount. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Appointments a. Beth Schmeltz, JGHS assistant volleyball coach 1996 Summer School program and staff Ryan made a motion, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the appointment of Beth Schmeltz as JGHS assistant volleyball coach and the 1996 summer school program and staffing as presented. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. Attached to the

minutes is a listing of the summer school appointments. 5. Approve Preserving the Name of Harold C. Urey Middle School Schaeffer made the motion that Harold C. Urey Middle School continue to be named Harold C. Urey Middle School in honor of the birthplace of this distinguished scientist, author and teacher, the receiver of many prestigious scientific awards, as well as honorary degrees from numerous universities; a man who served his country well in the time of need and no doubt helped spare the lives of countless servicemen scheduled to be involved in the invasion of Japan during World War 11. Further, since a much greater knowledge of this man’s accomplishments in the field of science has now come to our attention, we need to consider setting aside an area at Urey Middle School for students to become aware of his contributions to society, and how we all have benefited by his life and work. The motion was seconded by Smith and approved by a seven to zero vote. Board members expressed appreciation for the information that has been brought to the attention of the school concerning the accomplishments of Dr. Urey and as a result of the discussion on the possible name change to the school, students, faculty and members of the community now have a greater understanding and appreciation for Dr. Urey’s achievements. 6. Approve Adding a New Custodial Position for UMS A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Gensinger, to add a new custodial position to UMS. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 7. Approve 1996-97 Greene Township Tuition Transfer Applications McCormick made a motion, seconded by Ryan, to approve the 1996-97 Greene Township Tuition Transfer applications from the South Bend Community School Corporation. The application contains names of 39 students who have applied for transfer to JG School Corporation. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 8. Approve Relocation of the Three Portable Classrooms A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Schaeffer, to approve the relocation of three portable classrooms at Urey Middle School to Walkerton Elementary School (two) and North Liberty Elementary School (one). There is a need to remove the portable classrooms from the Urey site soon after school

is completed so final asphalting of parking lots can be completed. Actual location at the elementaries can receive further consideration in the next few weeks. Following discussion, the motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 9. Review Bids for Theatrical Lighting The School Board reviewed a bid from Herrman & Goetz, of South Bend, to provide lighting equipment for the bid price of $43,190 for theatrical lighting for the JGHS auditorium. The School Board took the one bid received under advisement and will give further consideration to tbe bid at the next School Board meeting. 10. Devlop Plan to Review School Board Policy Manual The School Board plans to review the new Board policy on a six month schedule. The School Board will devote one meeting a month to the review process starting with the May 21 meeting on bylaws and administration. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report a. Review Status of New Administration Building-Supt. McKee reviewed with the School Board preliminary information on the site location, building design and a method of construction that would involve a building trades class with the project. Further investigation of this approach to constructing the administration with the help of a building trades class needs to take place. b. Computerized Pupil Transportation Management & Boundary Planning Sof-tware-Investigation is being made into the purchase of computer software that would assist with boundary planning and computerizing of bus routes. The software will provide for a more efficient routing of school buses, current information on students riding each bus and provide demographic information on our student body that would be helpful as the school corporation studies ways to meet facility needs of an increasing student population. c. Review 1996-97 Staffing Needs-The School Board was made aware of a need for additional staffing within the corporation. The following needs further study and priorities will need to be set because of budget constraints. Walkerton Elementary School 1 Additional Section of First Grade 1 Additional Section of 6th grade Yi Additional Teacher for Art, Music and P.E. for First Grade Sections

North Liberty Elementary School 1 Additional Section of 6th grade Urey Middle School 1 MIMH Teacher (depends on EH student enrollment) John Glenn High School 1 Attendance Secretary 1 Music Dept. Aide John Glenn Administration 1 Secretarial Position d. Internet Update The School Corporation Internet Committee is in the process of obtaining information from Sprint United Telephone Company as a provider of Internet Service to the JG School Corporation. e. Review UMS Construction Budget The School Board received an updated UMS construction project report comparing expenses to-date with the original budget for the construction of UMS. 2. Conferences Approved 3. Conference Reports The School Board received written reports on conferences approved and conferences attended. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on May 21, 1996, at JGHS. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. HEARTWORM DISEASE IN INDIANA Thousands of dogs in Indiana are diagnosed with heartworm disease each year. With summer mosquito season on its way, the Humane Society suggests heartworm prevention. Prevention is the key to solving this often fatal problem. Heartworms are transmitted through mosquitos. Having bitten an infected animal, the mosquito continues to bite other animals depositing the infected larvae under a dog’s skin. These larvae travel to the dog’s heart where they mature. Heartworms may reach lengths of 10 inches in less than six months. The work load of the heart and lungs is increased and blood circulation to vital organs is notably restricted. & ©4 i w It ’ Bl Visible symptoms of the disease may not appear for up to a year. Having developed this far, damage to major organs is extensive. Treatment is costly and risky. Fortunately prevention is a simple process. Your pet

must be tested each year. Excellent preventive medicines are available from veterinarians to be adminsitered on a daily or monthly basis. It is imperative that an animal be tested for the disease before being placed on a preventive program. Indoor dogs are also at risk. Call your veterinarian for further information.

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