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Ask About Our** CMVMlMt TiniM FREE DELIVERY frtt Parking fr»« S*t-wp in »h« horn* htf Servic* Guaranteed Satisfaction 6618 MottbwM Hwy. CryiUI Lska, III. Phon. 459-5070 ' Daily 9-9; Sat. 0-6; Sun. 12-6 1972 CHEVEUE WAGON.. JUtoflutK, pan ttnfM| --4 Mut. »,M mHu. extended contracts ($7,500); Reduce district gifted program ($2,000); Increase teaching load for part-time ad­ ministrators ($10,000); Reduce central administration costs ($2,000); Reduce one-half nurse ($5,500); Reduce field trips ($7,000); Eliminate alternative school ($37,500). In commenting on the in­ structional budget reduction, Swartzloff said that "with approximately 550 less students, if you keep the same expenditures, you'd, in fact, be increasing the budget." The acting superintendent also explained that two counselors and one assistant principal could be eliminated, perhaps by having them teach some courses. Thus, in reality, the reduction would be in the elimination of more teachers. Having part-time ad­ ministrators teach affects personnel such as the athletic director and the hea0 of the vocational education program. Having these individuals teach would reduce a teacher. The most sizzling discussion of the evening involved the alternative school, which provides a high school education for students who cannot cope with the normal high school environment. Presently, the program, in which about forty students enrolled last year, is funded through private sources. Beginning in fall, 1978, however, the school district will have to provide one-half of the funding for the program. In the fall of 1979, the district would have to provide three-fourths of the funding, and beginning fall, 1980, the district will have to fund the program itself. Benrud felt that if the alternative school were to be closed because the district cannot afford the $37,000 in fall, 1978, then "close it now and return the private funds to the contributors so the money can be put toward projects that will be ongoing. If we're going to close the door, then close it now. We've already lost a top administrator of the alter­ native program, a guy who really knew how to run the school," Benrud added. "I think the alternative school is serving a real good purpose," Benrud said. "I'm curious to find out if any Task Force member ever stepped one foot in the door while these kids were doing their studies. I also think it's a slap in the face to a man who spent many lunch hours in downtown Chicago scrounging up fundihg for this program, and received state recognition for his efforts." Swantz stated that he "is convinced there will always be money for alternative education." Neumann mentioned the possibility of moving the alternative school to East campus, since much of the building would be vacant with 550 students being removed from the district. The meeting then broke down into small group discussions about the alternative school, with the pros and cons being bantered about like a ping pong ball. Finally, Henry Nell stated that "I'm not arguing the pros and cons of the alternative school, but I don't think the community understands it, and I believe that goes against it. I think you have to determine what's more important, kids who want to work, or the kids that get kicked out. I believe in funding the kids who want to learn, first, and if there's any money left over, fine...but not at $37,500." Mrs. Alvary agreed that the district could not afford $37,500, but suggested keeping the program this year, and use the year trying to find further private funding. More discussion on the alternative school will take place at the next meeting. One area of savings which wasn't included on the list compiled by Swantz and Swartzloff concerned savings from reducing the number of students allowed to graduate after one semester of their senior year. Last year, eighty- five students graduated early, costing the district money in state aid. Kelly was unable to compute the exact amount of money lost through early graduation. Music lovers will be en­ couraged by the fact that there was no support for any reduction in the present music program. A reduction of the athletic program received only token support, with Neumann stating that "you're messing with educational programs, and not even touching the athletic program. If you don't cut, you're stimulating the athletic program, and I don't think you should stimulate it at a time you're reducing the educational programs. The only person voicing agreement with Neumann was Mrs. Alvary, who added that she felt the reductions should be made in boys' athletics rather than girls' athletics due to new federal guidelines. While the music and athletic programs fared well in the b o a r d ' s p r e l i m i n a r y discussions, not doing as well were the dozen or so teachers who attended the meeting, and listened while the board discussed cuts which would cost teachers' jobs. Deaths KATHRYN M. NOVAK Graveside services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic church cemetery for baby Kathryn Marie Novak who died Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Milwaukee Children's hospital. The baby was born July 31, 1977, the daughter of Bruce M. and Louise Novak of Pistakee Highlands. WILLIAM CLAUSEN A Whispering Oaks resident for the past 9 years, William Clausen, died at McHenry hospital Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the age of 76. He had made his home at 4507 Sussex. Mr. Clausen was born Oct. 4, 1900, in Chicago, the son of William Clausen, Sr. Prior to the move to McHenry, he had resided in Highland Park for 27 years. The deceased was an active member of the McHenry Masonic lodge, AF & AM. V Survivors include his widow, Adeline (Hildebrandt) whom he married in Chicago Oct. 28, 1937, and a sister, Kathryn Chappelear of Neogo, 111. The George R. Justen & Son funeral home will hold visitation Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. Masonic services were scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday evening. Interment will be ^ private. PAGE 21 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. Glaucoma Testing Draws Hie free glaucoma testing program, sponsored by the Lions club, was a great success, accordingly one worker, who noted long lines of persons waiting to be tested. Glaucoma is one of the lnaiMnr causes of blindness, and Wednesday afternoon and evening, persons were able to receive a free glaucoma test when the Lions Mobile Glaucoma Screening unit came to McHenry. In picture abovs, a doctor places an instrument on the eye, recording the fluid pressure in the eyeball. Person wn Ugh pressure were referred to doctors for a complete eye examination. STAFF PHOTO-JEFF BONAlt) Injuries, Property Damage In McHenry Area Crashes r* !|f* v'1 jj£ Last Gift F o r t h e " m a n w h o h a s everything." get him a calendar to remind him when the pay­ ments are due. A three-car, chain-reaction accident late last week on Front street in McHenry sent one local resident to the hospital emergency room, and resulted in a Crystal Lake man being ticketed. Injured was John P. Dodge of 3406 Oakdale in McHenry, who was driving the middle car in the accident which also in­ volved Kimberly A. Chmura of 4913 W. Pyndale drive in McHenry, and Raymond J. Shine of Crystal Lake. Ms. Chmura and Shine were not injured in the crash, with the latter being cited by McHenry police for failing to reduce his speed to avoid an accident. The Shine and Dodge vehicles were destroyed in the crash, while the Chmjura auto sustained more than $300 damage. Shine told police he noticed the cars in front of him stopped, and applied his brakes, but slid into the Dodge auto, pushing it into the Chmura car. Elsewhere, both Mary J. Meader of 201 N. Kent street in McHenry and John G. Hendle of 1403 Oakwood drive, McHenry, refused medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries when the cars they were driving collided last week on Rt. 120. Neither driver was ticketed in connection with the accident, which caused more than $300 damage to the Meader car, and more than $500 damage to (Re Hendle auto. Ms. Meader told police was eastbound on Rt. 120, noticed that the Hendle car' stopped in traffic, attemi to turn left into the Place parking lot. Finally, Loretta P. Mis 1622 N. Beach road, Mcl escaped injury Friday mora! where her brakes failed, she ran into a fence owned] the Keen Oil company Chicago. . jsJ Ms. Mishnick was' ticketed in connection with crash, which caused $j damage to her car and at $100 damage to the fence. She told police that brakes of her auto fail ROOM GROUP repeat of a sellout! I * YOUR CHOICE HTHfR ROOM GROUP Funding At 95 Percent (Continued from page 1) result in $822,749.36 for the local district. Kelly added that "we are presently working with a 95.596373 percentage which would bring $786,518.54 to the district's coffers. . Asked by Kelly what chance District 156 had to receive this amount, Elliott responded that claims had not been finalized with some districts in the state, and therefore he felt a safer percentage would be 95. The 95 percent figure would realize $781,611 compared to $689,707.93 last year. DISTRICT 156 (Continued from page 1) -$50,000 homeowner would pay an additional nine-three dollars in taxes. -$60,000 homeowner would pay an additional $112 dollars in taxes. After indicating a preference for cutting $200,000 from the budget, the school board .then took an informal poll, in­ dicating which areas of the school budget could be reduced or eliminated. The poll was not binding, according to Althoff, but gives an indication of what areas the board1 feels reduc­ tions can be made. A list of possible cutbacks, totaling the necessary $750,000, had been compiled by Acting FORMAL WEAR RENTALS " "for ' ALL OCCASIONS . ....On tliutM wit * -fgl4 N. (.rcen St.. McHenry 926 FRONT RT. 31 815-385-9303 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 p.*. SatartfayiajR.-5p.n. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1976 FORD LTD $3975 4 *̂rtM^<>m.p6MislMM|* lofts* sir csadNMa* win ca*4 - THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS - 1974 CHRYSLER NEWPORT COUPE $1875 *NCM«fcMH«»*WtlMn««SlrtMNS.*|lN* .V 1971 LEISURE TIME TRUCK SLIDE-IN CAMPER. $1275 11 ft, 1975 % TON SUPER CRB. $3275 P«Mf *mhn. 4 tpM*, cm*m tap. 1974 CHEVROLET % TON PICKUP $2175 Ccy.1 »75BUICK 1974 REFERENDUMS IN OFFING DISTRICT 15 (Continued from page 1) Harrison because of the possibility of a "loss of iden­ tity". Cain said a decision had been made to name three citizens from each of the three districts for the purpose of examining the implications of unification. On a vote to determine whether the local board agreed on this procedure, the only dissenting voice was that of Member Gary Lock wood. In other action, the board decided to recommend en­ dorsement of the County board ordinance which calls for developers to make con­ tributions to schools. The County board will act on this proposed ordinance at the Aug. 16 meeting. Authorization was given to continue a rental lease agreement with High School District 156 for the school portion of the white house kindergaten building on Waukegan street for the fiscal year 1977-78. An increase in rental for this third year will be from $300 a month to $325. With approval of the board, a Special Education program statement will be forwarded to the regional office in DeKalb. It carries the school's philosphy and program along with the list of personnel who may qualify for reimbursement. Features new to District 15 include the 111-A Junior high school class and the Mobile "xvDiagnostic Learning center. These classes will be filled with children from this district, thereby reducing the cost of the Special Education program with SEDOM. Approval was given to a salary schedule and benefits for bus drivers for the next school year. The increase represents about 7 percent. The board okayed the leasing of property from Charles "Chuck" Miller for con­ struction of a building to be used for bus maintenance. The high school board had previously placed its o.k. on the arrangement, pending an agreement with District 15 on a cost agreement. The grade school board also agreed to allow high school athletes to use Junior high shower rooms during practice sessions prior to the opening of school. The request was made because of the necessity for a - new boiler to be1 installed at East in August. Patricia Schmitt was em­ ployed as a new Edgebrook teacher, and Mary Manthey to act as secretary at Junior high. Mary Prokuski was re­ employed as first grade teacher at Hilltop. Several re-assignments were also approved. The resignations of Judith Smith, teacher at Landmark, and Portia McGuire, secretary at Junior high, were accepted. To a question on the amount of vandalism in the district, an estimate of $4,000 was. given, most of this glass breakage. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t R o b e r t Swartzloff, and former S u p e r i n t e n d e n t R i c h a r d Swantz. The board took each of the items Swartzloff and Swantz listed, with dollar savings in­ cluded, and indicated which areas may be reduced or eliminated. Six of the seven board members cast a vote, with Tonyan saying that although he saw areas of savings, he was not ready Tuesday night to cast a vote indicating what he felt should be cut. In the preliminary poll, the board, excluding Tonyan, was unanimous in favoring the reduction or elimination of the following programs (with $ savings in parenthesis): Reduce coaches travel ($500); Eliminate one media specialist ($12,000); Reduce course load range at East campus from 5-6 to 4-5 ($50,000); Reduce scheduling and grade reporting ($4,000); Increase student book bills ($20,000). Swartzloff and Swantz ex­ plained what the cuts in various programs mean. For example, the $500 savings from the reduction of coaches travel is money spent for things such as coaching clinics, and money used to travel to Champaign for the state basketball tourney. Five hundred dollars is one- fourth of the present $2,000 budget, and Swartzloff ex­ plained that many of the reductions will be in the area of 25 percent, because about 25 percent fewer students will attend the school when John- sburg high school opens. ^ The elimination of one media specialist has already been accomplished, and therefore it was not discussed in depth. Reducing the allowable number of classes a student can take at East campus from 5-6 to 4-5 would result in the elimination of five teachers. These five teachers would be in addition to the approximately thirty teachers who will be dismissed with 5*50 fewer students to teach. Increasing, by double the amount, student book bills will save the district $20,000. The present bill is twelve dollars, and Althoff said that "we shouldn't lose money on books. This is definitely an area we should look into." There were also several areas of savings in which five of the six board members voting gave a preliminary indication that reductions could be made. 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