Fort Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Fort Madison, IA)

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RDITIINISTRRTICN Fairness olttemped in grading system l'm not aware of any system that has it in all subjects, but some have it in one subject area, commented Superinten- dent Max Redmond on the new grading system. The locally developed system was designed to allow students ade- quate time to finish their work. Fairness was sought since students don't all do work at the same pace. According to Mr. Redmond, the main purpose is helping those who put forth an honest effort, not giving lazy students a sec- ond chance. Three administrative positions were eliminated to save money. Two new po- sitions were created to cover grades K- 12. Mr. Readshaw who had been assis- tant junior high principal became direc- tor of secondary education and Mr. Dusanek became director of elementary education. He previously had been as- sistant superintendent. High school principals were cut from two to three. Duties for the new directors of educa- tion were supervision of K-6, 7-12. This was the first year for Iowa school districts to negotiate under a formal col- lective bargaining law. Chicago lawyer Jerome Robbins was hired by the school board at S60!hour + expenses to negotiate with teachers. Mr. Red- mond explained that the decision was based on the felt need to have a well written contract the first time. ....7' . .- -f I , ,ff ---M. . .. W. ...... ,, ' - .f.j':-Lwh QR 'C 'aww ' il l LEFT: Mr. Redmond and Mr. Baker continue their running joke about deer season as Mr. Baker presents a plaque to Mr. Redmond. The inscription reads We think you're a dear. ABOVE: Business Manager Charles Dunlap takes care of budget and financial matters. ABOVE LEFT: Attacking the pa- per work, Assistant Principal Gordon Roxberg be- gins his day. TOP LEFT: Secondary Education Di- rector Mr. Robert Readshaw returns a call to Central Office during a visit to the high school. 'PHOTOS BY: ABOVE: B. Fitzsimmons, OPP. PAGE RIGHT: B. Thornburg, TOP: L. Baker, ABOVE: D. Fraise, LEF'l': B. Pepple. 29 Administration

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i W ABOVE: After observing Mr. Bryant's class, Mr. Lewis discusses his evaluation. RIGHT: Superin- tendent Max Redmond introduces guest speaker Dr. James Van Allen at the open house for the vo- cational building. FAR RIGHT: Principal Robert Lewis introduces the Minot, North Dakota students during the welcome assembly. 28 Administration

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PHOTOS BY: BELOW: B. Fitzsimmons, RIGHT, BOTTOM, OPPOSITE BELOW: K. Hammond, OP- POSITE BELOW RIGHT: B. Thornburg. BELOW: Brad Stotts and Brad Stuekerjuergen work on a door frame. RIGHT: Steve Rathbun and Neal Cowles load rock to be mixed into cement for the basement. BOTTOM: Larry Patton frames a window. OPPOSITE TOP: Kent McWhorter works on review questions over the fuel system. CENTER: During October, students work on the frame of the house. wwf-fiyrf. fa, , I 'tif BUILDING TRHDES TW I, .V,, 3 Q I. Students learn carpentry, plumbing, heating g f Students gained practical experience sold. in carpentry, plumbing, heating, ma- Former Cedar Rapids carpenter Steve ' f P' sonry, wiring, and concrete as they con- Clark based grades for the course upon . g structedatypical 1400 square foot house individual performance on quizzes and WE, for the Building Trades class. The house, located at 18th and Avenue C, includes three bedrooms, bath and a half, and gas heat. Funds provided by the school dis- trict will be repaid when the house is 30 Building Trades tests as well as students' work on the house. Adjacent land was purchased for the construction of three houses in the future. . O M--f l