The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 August 1996 — Page 4

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— INDEPENDENT NEWS — AUGUST 15, 1996

John Glenn School Board Minutes (Continued from Page 1) on the proposed policy will be received prior to second reading approval. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignations a. Marc Adkins, Homebound geometry for Kelley Kovacs b. Deb Pickerell, WES grade 3 c. Dan Kaser, JGHS girls track coach Anderson made a motion, seconded by Ryan, to approve the resignations as listed. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 2. Appointments a. Todd Wiedemann, JGHS, Reassignment from Athletic Director to Administrative Assistant effective August 12, 1996 b. Larry Lael, JGHS, athletic director c. Justin Bogunia, UMS football d. Marcia Lichtenbarger, WES cook e. Laurie Call, WES part-time cook f. Lori Paschen, WES part-time cook g. Vicki Morris, WES Special Education teacher aide h. Kimberly Kosinski, WES grade 3 i. Diane South, UMS cook j. Kim Giese, UMS part-time cook k. Robert Fugate, UMS temporary teacher contract for maternity leave of Marnie Cronk, Guidance Counselor 1. Cheryl Casey, bus driver m. Richard Suski, JGHS head custodian A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the appointments as listed. That motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 3. Approve JGHS Athletic Handbook for 1996-97 School Year Ben Smith made a motion, seconded by McCormick, to approve the JGHS Athletic Handbook for the 1996-97 school year. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 4. Approve List of Surplus Equipment for Auction Ryan made a motion, seconded by Anderson, to approve the list of surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the school corporation for auction. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. A local auctioneer will be contacted and a date set for the auction of equipment sometime in early September. A list of the proposed equipment for sale is on file with the School Board minutes. 5. Approve Transfer Tuition Rates for 1996-97

School Year Following a review of the 1995-96 tuition cost and proposed estimate for the 1996-97 school year, Ryan made a motion, seconded by Schaeffer, to set the 1996 transfer tuition rates as follows: Kindergarten S7OO Grades 1-6 $1,400 Grades 7-8 $1,700 Grades 9-12 SI,BOO The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 6. Approve Transfer Tuition Requests: Steve Emmons, WES grade 3 Joseph Hensler, JGHS grade 12 Michael Hensler, JGHS grade 9 Jack Moerman, UMS grade 8 Kyler Rininger, NLES grade 1 David Slagle, NLES grade 3 Sarah Slagle, NLES grade 3 Chelsea Wait, UMS grade 8 Taylor Williams, NLES grade 5 Ryan made a motion, seconded by McCormick, to approve the transfer tuition requests as listed. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 7. Review Principals’ Plans for School Evaluation Report Card The School Board and principals discussed the proposed plan for evaluating student performance and programs at each of the schools. Following a considerable amount of discussion, the Board and principals decided it would be valuable to have further discussions to clarify the format for the Report Card. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report Supt. McKee reported on the progress of construction at Urey Middle School that with the exception of student lockers, the construction project will be complete and ready for students to occupy the first day of school. The project has been completed ahead of schedule and other than for a few touch-up type of items, the building project is complete. Mr. McKee reported to the Board that there are a number of problems yet unresolved with the construction project at JGHS. The new tennis courts have a number of surface cracks that developed over the winter and the contractor has been notified that the courts are unacceptable. The baseball diamond is still not ready to play on and there remains some drainage problems along with some fence problems to be corrected. The Supt. is working with the architect in an effort to

resolve the problems and will report back to the Board at the next meeting on corrective action that may need to be taken by the School Board. The two portable classrooms that have been set at Walkerton Elementary are ready for students to occupy and the portable classroom at North Liberty will be set up and ready for students by the time school starts. Mr. McKee reported on bids received today for the media distribution system for UMS. Bids were received from Tri Electronics for $86,970, from Sprint United Telephone for $68,083 and from ETR/Midwest for $89,900. The bids will be reviewed by the staff and a recommendation will be brought to the School Board at the next Board meeting. In response to School Board members’ questions regarding the status of Internet, the Supt. reported that further discussions are taking place with Sprint United Telephone and with Skye/net on Internet services for the school and for the community. Further information will be provided at the next Board meeting. The Supt. reported that progress is being made toward the implementation of the computer/bus routing program, but efforts have diminished on the project as we prepare for the start of the new school year. Plans are to devote more time to the project in the next couple of weeks. School Board members expressed thanks for the recent newsletter sent to the people in the community. 3. Conference Reports The Board received written reports on conferences attended. NEXT MEETING DATES The Board of School trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on August 20, 1996 at JGHS. A public hearing on the 1997 budgets will be held during the meeting. The Board will meet in special session at 7:30 p.m. on August 27, 1996 at JGHS for the purpose of adopting the 1997 budgets. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Following the regular session, an executive session was held for the purpose of discussing job performance evaluation of individual employees. The executive session adjourned at 10:30 p.m. NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts other than my own. Phillip Lee Marek 3ta150 Echo Farms Dairy Company of New York introduced the milk bottle in 1879.

I I HAPPY ADS HAPPY ADS Start at r $3.00. Heavier copy or double size ads are $6.00. I A Happy Ad used for advertising an event or business are $6.00 for normal copy. A Happy Ad [ with a picture starts at $9.50. We do not take Happy Ads over the phone! i Happy Ads must be prepaid. I We reserve the right to accept or reject any Happy Ad. It is our desire to keep the Happy Ads to | the intended use . . . sending a message of happiness to an individual or group. Deadline for Happy Ads is 12 noon on Tuesdays! Congratulations ' ' W' Ann & Jim Celebrated Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Love, Jim, Barb, Jimmy, Jaime, Betty, _ John & Kim Congratulations Brandyn & Anna On Your St. Joseph Co. Fair Ribbons Mom & Bill Happy Birthday MOM (Martha Keeling) You’re The Greatest! And A Good Cook Too! Love, All Your Kids ~T/wT~ WML § Walkerton United Methodist Church Nursery School Is Now Enrolling Children For Fall Classes Available: 3 & 4 Year Olds 9:30-11:30 12:30-3:00 $lO Registration Fee 1000 Georgia St. Across From JGHS Hours Are 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Congratulations Beaner And Mickey On Your State Fair Entry 2nd Best Weanling Stud Colt In The State Os Indiana Happy 60th Birthday Ed & Jim Keeling “You Are Both The Good Old Boys’’ The Entire Keeling Clan Congratulations To All Os The Liberty Twp. Horse & Pony Members On Your Accomplishments At The Fair Pam & Bill Many Thanks To All Os My Friends & Clients From The Hair Shack I’m Going To Miss All Os You! Dixie Laizure Congratulations Adam Reese And American Legion Post 357 On Winning The State Baseball Championship Grandma & Grandpa Reese A Big THANK YOU To Don Stahly And Tina Klinedinst For All Your Hard Work The Yankees T-Ball Team Thanks For Everything John & Diane South We Love You! Jeff & Myndi South A Big THANK YOU To All The Coaches & Wives Os The White Sox Minor League Team For All Your Hard Work And Dedication . .The Team