Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 25, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 November 1985 — Page 2

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this year, with do increase in dues. The City Course dosed last week. Supt. Duncan said that a dog attached a black squirrel in (raid of the pool last wash, and the animal had to be exterminated by park officials. There is an ordinance stating that all pets must be on a six ( 6) foot leash at all times in tbe park, and because it was not posted, they will not prosecute the owner of the animal. Maximum fine on this violation is 9100. See a complete list of park rules in related article. A letter of appreciation was read by Denny Templeton from Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver thanking the department for the fine Job they do

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rank on the cards. New state graduation requirements will be implemented with the class of 1988, and Lehman asked the board to be aware of the extra requirements, and the effect these requirements will have on class size and staffing at the school. Currently, the state requires one science, one math, and three English classes to graduate. With the change, students will be required to have two science, two math, and four English requirements met. For the additional science requirement, students must take an earth science along with the required biology. “Human Physiology and Biology 11, both popular classes right now, won’t count,” said Lehman. He stated that the second requirement should be met with physics, chemistry, or an earthspace science. He asked for another science teacher for next year. There is not a specific math re-

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in maintaining Stauffer Park. Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Connie) Thomas donated 22 ducks to the city, that they raised. The ducks have been placed on the No. S pond at tbe golf course. A special thanks was given to Supersweet Feeds for their donation of 100 pounds of duck food. Supt. Duncan reported on the findings of the Department of Natural Resources Inspection. He stated that they cited three areas of need. First, they recommended that handicapped bathrooms be installed at tbe golf course, since Land Conservation funds were used at the golf course. Also, handicap parking must be put In at tbe course, and there

quirement, just one more year. “There has been a surge in the enrollment of upper level classes, not just computers,” said Lehman. Now there are 29 math classes, with five teachers. “Students are going for a more serious approach,” he said. Other “tight” areas according to Lehman were foreign language, industrial arts, physical education and social studies. Lehman met with IUSB representatives, to consider a cooperative program where students earn college credit while still in high school. Math and English are the subjects currently offered. The student would take the same classes in high school, cover the same material, pay lUSB tuition, and receive credit through the university. “We’re looking at it now, it’s exciting, and might be something we would want to look into,” said Lehman. Supterlntendent Jerry Lelle presented the first nine weeks report of attendance to the board. Overall attendance ranged in the 97-98 > percentile. Elementary and middle school parent-teacher conferences took place Friday, November 8. “We had the usual very good attendance,” said Assist. Supt. John K. Miller. Miller reported a 92 percent figure as the low, and a 110 percent high figure. He further explained that the 110 mark represents a slit third grade class, and that several of the I parents set up conferences with both teachers. Also, some of the children have divorced parents, who also scheduled separate times. I The Board of School Trustees will I hold a public hearing on an addlI tlonal appropriation in the CumI mulative Building Fund in the I amount of 1176,890. The additional

must be a handicapped pathway from the parking lot In front of the pool f*<m<ung to the shelter bouee. The board is now required to eet a time table as to when these specifications will be met. A resolution for updating the master plan was read by President Templeton. Goals, objectives, and maintenance of facilities were outlined. The Camp Fire Girts helped with planting 12 trees at tbe West Side Park, November 8. Stop by and see the newest maple trees. Meetings of tbe Park and Recreation Department are held the first Thursday of each month. The meetings are open to the public.

appropriation is to finance the purchase of computer education hardware, related instructional equipment, and computer education software. The project has been approved by the Indiana Department of Public Instruction. Conference leave requests were granted to the following instructors: Jim Snider, North Wood High School business education instructor, and Mike Weaver, North Wood math instructor, to attend an IBM seminar at South Bend, November 12. Robin Powell, Union Center Special Education instructor; Norman Murphy, Wa-Nee psychologist; Joan Calvin, Harrison Special Education Instructor; Dianne Graybill, Harrison Special Education aid, to attend “Two Sides of the Brain,” (Oaklawn series) at Memorial High School, November 19. Phil Lechlltner, North Wood industrial arts instructor, Food Power Workshop, October 31. James Lentz, Nappanee Middle School music instructor, Mid-West Band Clinic, Chicago, November 19 and 20. Bill Swigert, North Wood social studies instructor, Annual Conference on the Teaching of Psychology in High School; Fort Wayne, November 15. Shirley Bellman, Brad Blosser, Janet Templeton, Jim Yeager, Central instructors; Sherrol Andrews, Carolyn Miller, Angle Swain, Union instructors; and Maxine Miller, Wakarusa,' to attend the Frank Schaffer Basic Skills Seminar: South Bend, April IS, 1986. The board voted in favor of offering a contract to Paul Umbaugh as Assistant Custodian at Wakarusa. The board mbved to table a'deef sion on tbe employment of Dave King as Assistant Boys’ Swimming Coach at the high school. Supt. Lelle

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stated that Roger Karns is a good coach, and deserving, but the board would like to look at needs, financial and other, and prioritize them. "At the first of the year we’ll take another look,’’ said Lelle. Jay Detweller was approved as coordinating teacher at the middle school. This action was taken because of the absence of Don McKee, who has an Illness in the family. The board moved to cancel the November 25 meeting. This is because this is the date they have designated to study long-range goals. j v After the approval of claims, the Board of School Trustees' is adjourned until December 9, at 8 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

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Accreditation

Cont. from pg. 1... the three-step North Central evaluation process. Phase one involved faculty, administration, students, and school patrons participating in an extensive self-study process. The exercise included an analysis of existing programs, facilities, and services with attention to both strengths and weaknesses. The committees then made both short and long-range recommendations, which were consistent with the Philosophy and Objectives of North Wood, and would aid the school in best serving the interests oPthe students and community. Phase two of the process involves a presentation of the self-study report to a visiting team composed of educators from throughout the state. The team will spend 3% days, December 10-13, analyzing reports, interviewing school personnel, and sifting through the recommendations. At the close of their visit, the team will present an exit report

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which will summarize their observations and also reiterate some of the committees’ recommendations. Dr. Jerome Secttor’ principal of Yorktown High School, has been selected as the chariman of the visiting team. He and the visiting team will be housed at the Midway Motor Lodge in Elkhart.

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