Mr. Gene Shike led the Pledge of Allegiance

Comments were received from Mr. Steve Hunter, Mr. Michael Misovich, Mr. Robert Hellmann, and Ms. Georgia Mell.

Mrs. Rose Ann Brady, principal of Sugar Grove Elementary School, introduced fifth grade student Emily Wilson. Emily recently competed in a U.S. National Martial Arts Team Alliance tournament in Waikiki, Hawaii.

Mr. May moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – January 28, 2002
2. Financial Status Report – Month Ending January 2002
3. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending January 31, 2002
4. 2 Year Old Outstanding Warrants as of 12/31/01
5. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds
6. Professional Leave Requests
7. Gift – Dixie Bee Elementary School – Monetary award of $250.00 – Literacy Grant sponsored by Sam’s Club.

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval, and requested that

Item IX-1 (termination of classified staff member) be withdrawn.

Mr. May moved that the Personnel Report be approved, including the above noted change. Mr. Tom seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to sell the Warren School property to John R. Wilson for $35,001.00. He noted that the joint appraised value for the property is $32,000.00, and Mr. John R. Wilson is the highest and best eligible bidder.

Following discussion, Mr. Shike moved to approve the sale of the Warren School property to John R. Wilson for $35,001.00. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. Mr. Shike, Mr. Hamblen, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, and Mr. Burks voted yes. Mr. May voted no.

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to award Associated Roofing Professionals, Inc., contracts as follows: Project R-1 - $417,007, and Project R-2 - $233,469.

Following discussion, Mr. Shike moved approval, and Mr. Tom seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

Mr. Burks moved that the contract for 2002 masonry work be tabled for review. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos noted that bids were received and opened for Instructional Supplies on January 25, 2002, and recommended that contracts be awarded to eleven (11) vendors for a total cost of $134,939.21. (See Proceedings)

Mr. May moved approval and Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to approve the recommendation of the High School Athletic Council regarding the following changes to the high school athletic program, with anticipation that the changes will take place over a four-year period beginning with the 2002-2003 school year.

1. to increase the number of assistant coaches in specific sports; (2) to reinstate the

Mr. Shike moved for approval, and Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos stated that Section D Fiscal Management of the Board Policy Manual has been reviewed for any changes and/or updates, and recommended approval.

Mr. Burks moved to approve the revised Section D Fiscal Management of the Board Policy Manual. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos noted that permission is requested to direct the Superintendent of Schools or his designee to prepare lists of delinquent accounts for textbook rental fees that are not otherwise covered by procedure and the law. He further stated that the superintendent or his designee would be authorized to file collection action after January 1 of each year, and collection action may be filed in the appropriate Small Claims Court in Vigo County in an attempt to collect any delinquent account.

Mr. Tom moved approval and Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Lisby presented Policy IKF and Policy IKFA for second reading. He noted that it is recommended that Policy IKF be changed so that the number of credits required for high school graduation be increased to 48 credits beginning with students who begin grade 9 after August 1, 2002. Mr. Lisby also noted that it is recommended that Policy IKFA be changed to bring it in line with the recommended change in Policy IKFA so that the Academic Honors Diploma requires 48 credits for graduation.

Discussion followed, and these policies will be brought back to the Board at the February 25^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Lisby reported that revised Policy IKFB has changes in wording which will help to clarify the policy, and there is also a change to remove the forty-credit identification. This would be replaced with language that works for whatever credit requirement might be in effect. Mr. Lisby stated that the recommended change for Policy IKFC is to change the number of credits that need to be earned by a student involved in a foreign student exchange program. He noted that the purpose is to match that called for in Policy IKFB, which are twelve.

Comments were received from Mr. Steve Hunter, Mr. George Aimies, and Mrs. Amy Aimies.

Discussion took place between Mr. May, Dr. Minnis and Mr. Danner regarding the bidding procedure and the right for a contractor to bid on the base bid without bidding on one of the alternates.

Dr. Minnis inquired as to the time frame for copier bids. Mr. Thornton responded that the copiers for the machine room are on a sixty-month lease.

Monday, February 25, 2002 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Monday, March 11, 2002 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.