The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 October 1996 — Page 10

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— INDEPENDENT NEWS — OCTOBER 24, 1996

John Glenn School Board Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Oct. 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the JGHS. All members were present. The Board, along with the Superintendent, David McKee, and 12 observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Anthony Neidlinger, David Morgan, Andy Stull and Billy Joe Stull, members of Boy Scout Troop 293, from Tyner. APPROVE MINUTES The Board minutes for the Oct. 1, 1996 regular and executive session were approved by unanimous consent. APPROV CLAIMS A motion was made by Robert Schaeffer, seconded by Ben Smith to approve claims numbered 1,863 through 1,992. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None RECOGNITIONS Mr. Kaufman, principal at North Liberty Elementary, (not in attendance due to a scheduling conflict), provided an announcement that the North Central Association Review Committee reported no violations for the 1996-97 school year for NLES. Mr. Kaufman also wished to recognize and congratulate Miss Kelly Harrington, art teacher at NLES, for her article in the October issue of “Arts Indiana Magazine” entitled “Outdoor Art on a College Campus.” Mr. Reese, principal at Urey Middle School, announced the UMS Dedication Ceremony and Open House will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held in Urey’s newly renovated gymnasium and the building will be open for tours after the short ceremony. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and see the newly remodeled and renovated facility. Mr. Reese called attention to new wall hangings on the second and third floors at UMS. Visitors are welcomed by 16 banners prepared by the 7th and Bth grade Explore classes. The school wide theme this year is “Catch The Spirit.” Urey students extend an invitation for the public to come and view their work. During the month of July, letters were mailed to a number of community businesses and individuals which detailed a program for corporate/business or individual sponsorships for a variety of student ac-

tivities that UMS has available for studednts. Some of the activities include Spell Bowl (shirts), nine-week reward programs (movie, skating and pizza), assemblies and convocations, academic team (shirts), and Honor Roll bumper stickers. The response has been tremendous with the following businesses and/or individuals responding with generous donations: Calumet Construction, Rossborough, Newcor, Boramco Division, U.S. Granules, Canon/Anco, Sprint, Barton-Coe-Vilamaa, Sharp School Services, Territorial Engineering, Charles O. Hiler & Son, Mahlon Jacob, Kaser-Spraker Construction Company, Epsilon Chi Tri Kappa, Dr. Dick Hershberger, Ray Chapman, Koontz Lake Association, Koppenhofer Lumber Company, Premdor, JF New & Associates, Metal Building Maintenance, Linda & Dennis Holland, Richard Rudd Mama C’s Pizza and Lakeland Area Health Services. The total amount of donations received is $4,645. School Board member Shirley Anderson was recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association for achieving level 111 recognition at the fall conference and Board Members Rob Keck, Janice Ryan and Robert Schaeffer will be recognized for achievement of level I certification at the Regional school board meeting. The JG Board was recognized as an outstanding board by the Indiana School Boards Association. The ISBA recognizes individual board members and school boards for participating in activities that further their training as board members. A motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the total donation of $4,645 to UMS from the individuals and businesses listed above by Mr. Reese. The motion was approved by a seen to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignations a. Christine Miller, WES, part time cook b. Vicki Morris, WES, instructional aide Ryan made a motion, seconded by David Gensinger, to approve the resignations as listed and the motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 2. Appointments a., b. & c., Betty Brown, Alice Bostwich and Jennifer Heemer, WES, After School remediation d., e., f., g. & h., Joe Hunt, Darlene Bell, Tim Davis, Terri Radandt and Sue Kemble, NLES, After School Remediation i. Justin Bogunia,

WES, 6th grade boys basketball coach j. Jason Groves, NLES, 6th grade boys basketball coach k. Kendall Hoover, NLES 6th grade cheerleading coach 1. April ' Piotrowicz, NLES, sth grade cheerleading coach m. Dan Dortar, JGHS softball coach n. Scott Hostetler, JGHS, assistant softball coach o. Ron Lowe, UMS, custodian p. Laurie Call, WES, transfer from 2-hr. part time cook position to 5-hr. part time cook q. Vicki Morris, WES, part time cook r. Monica Morris, WES, Instructional aide Anderson made a motion, seconded by Gensinger, to approve the appointments as listed. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 3. Approve Price Nursery Proposal A committee of School Board members met and reviewed landscaping proposals from West Landscaping, Wilson Nurseries and Price Nursery. All three proposals were well done, but the committee felt the Price Nursery proposal offered the greatest variety of plants and the best overall layout of trees and shrubbery at a £ost of $20,600. The proposal was also judged to be the best in ease of maintenance of the shrubbery. Ryan made a mtoion to approve the Price Nursery proposal for landscaping UMS, seconded by McCormick and approved by a seven to zero vote. 4. Report on JGHS SAT Scores & Graduation Follow Up Study JGHS counselor Beth Schmeltz reported on a oneyear follow up study with the Class of 1996. Results of the study based on 114 students in the class of 1996 indicated that 53 percent are enrolled in a four year college/university program; five percent in a two year college/university program; five percent enrolled in a vocational/technical trade program; one student in the military; 32 percent are working and four percent unemployed/unknown. Mr. Dan Snider, guidance director at JGHS, reported on the 1996 SAT scores. The average verbal score was 505 which is the highest in the last four years and exceeds the state average of 494 and is the same as the national average score of 505. In math, the average score for JGHS was 521 which exceeds the state average of 494 and the national average of 508. 70 students (62 percent) of the Class of 1996 took the SAT. The average score of the top 33 percent of the

students in the class taking the SAT was 543 on the verbal section and 560 on the math. 5. Report on Technology Grant Sharon Klinedinst, technology coordinator, reported on the SIO,OOO technology grant received from the state for the purpose of applying to the implementation of technology in the school corporation. The corporation was one of 33 in the state to receive the Technology Planning Grant. The grant will be followed by a major grant from the state in 1997-98 for the purchase of technology equipment in the corporation. 6. Review School Board Policy The School Board reviewed School Board Policies section 6000 and 7000 on Finances and Property. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report a. Adult Education Coordinator The Superintendent reported on a proposed job description for adult education coordinator. The responsibilities of the coordinator would include assisting with the GED program, working with local businesses and industries to provide job training opportunities, determine interest and provide enrichment classes to meet community needs, arrange for college classes via satellite, and promote adult education opportunities within the corporation. The Board was also informed of a change in substitute teaching qualifications and a planned in-service training for new substitute teachers which will be conducted by the high school assistant principal, Todd Wiedemann. The Teacher Mentor and Internship Program has also been changed this year to allow for more local training which is being provided by Brent Kaufman, principal at NLES. b. ISBA Conference 2. Conferences Approved 3. Conference Reports The board received written report on conferences that had been approved and reports on conferences attended. NEXT MEETING The Board will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the NLES. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. FUND DRIVE TO BEGIN FOR MUSIC DEPT. OF JGSC On Tuesday, Oct. 22 the JG School Corp. Music Department began its annual cheese and sausage fund raiser. The fund raiser will conclude on Nov. 4th. The funds will provide

for the extra curricular accounts for the sixth grade Cadet band, the NL choirs, the UMS Band and Choirs, the JGHS Bands and Choirs. The sale is in addition to the support given to the department by the corporation. The funds help give the music directors the opportunity to provide the “extras” that will only enhance learning and performance. Some of these extras are as basic as contest fees, specialty personnel, additional equipment needs, instruments, music, tapes, videos, uniforms, costumes and props. We are using the program from Century Resources called “Century Pride.” The brochure provides a selection of the finest Wisconsin cheeses, summer sausage, nuts, fudge and fine chocolates. The music department asks for your participation in this fund raising effort and we always appreciate your support. Place your order when a music student comes calling. Thank you! Leaf Pick-Up To Begin Oct. 28 In North Liberty The Town of North Liberty has scheduled this years’ leaf pick-up to begin the week of October 28th. The schedule will be as follows:, „ Mondays-Section east of St. Rd. 23 and north of Norfolk Railroad Tuesday-Section west of St. Rd. 23 and north of Norfolk Railroad Wednesday-All section south of the Norfolk Railroad Thursday-Same as Mondays Friday-Same as Tuesdays Your leaves should be raked on the lawn between the sidewalk and the curb, but not in the street. If no curb, please keep leaves off the blacktop. Do not bag the leaves. Leaves are not to be burnt on the asphalt surfaces. *** Before creating his worldfamous animated characters, Walt Disney failed at film-making. He set up his first studio in a garage and struggled to pay his expenses. He finally gained success when he released the first short Mickey Mouse cartoons. The first toothpaste in recorded history was devised by Egyptian physicians about four thousand years ago. Highly abrasive and pungent, it was made from powdered pumice stone and strong wine vinegar and brushed on with a chew stick. Historians believe the folding fan was invented about A.D. 700 and was probably inspired by the way a bat folds its wings.