VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MAY 28, 2002

 

 

A meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Vigo County School Corporation, Vigo County, Indiana, was held at the Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana, on the 28th day of May 2002, at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Kenneth Schuster, Mr. Michael Tom, Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, Mr. Alferd Hamblen, and Mr. Mark May.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. May led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Spotlights

Terre Haute South Vigo High School Student Publications

Twelve Terre Haute South Vigo High students were recognized for having their writing published this school year.

Golden Apple Teacher Awards – Wal-Mart Teacher Award – Sam’s Club Teacher Awards

Television station WTHI awarded their Golden Apple Award to Mrs. Judy Payne, teacher at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School, and to Mrs. Kathy Miller, teacher at West Vigo High School.

The local Sam’s Club awarded their Outstanding Teacher Award to Ms. Berta Cottom, teacher at Lost Creek Elementary School.

The local Wal-Mart awarded their Outstanding Teacher Award to Mrs. Kathy Miller, teacher at West Vigo High School.

First Call for Citizens Comments

(No Comments Received)

Consent Agenda

Mr. Shike moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

    1. Minutes – 1028 and Preliminary Determination Hearing – May 13, 2002
    2. Minutes – Regular Meeting – May 13, 2002
    3. Accounts Payable Docket – May 28, 2002
    4. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds
    5. Professional Leave Requests
    6. Gift Item

Discussion

Activity Trip Charges

Mr. Danner reported that permission will be requested at the June 10th Board Meeting to increase activity trip charges for the 2002-2003 school year from $11.50 to $12.50 per hour.

Assessment Framework 2002-2003

Dr. Goeller reported that the Assessment Advisory Committee has finalized its recommendations for district-wide assessments, and this will be brought to the Board for approval at the June 10th Board Meeting.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

Mr. Tom moved for approval. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Parent Involvement Policy Revisions – Policy KMA and KMA (Third Reading)

Mr. Tanoos presented policy revisions for Policy KMA and KMAA for approval.

Mr. Shike moved for approval with the understanding that the three outlined items in paragraph three, that were removed from Policy KMAA with the proposed revision, be reinstated. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Foreign Language Textbook Adoption

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the adoption of Foreign Language textbooks.

Mr. Shike moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously

Senior English and Electives Textbook Adoption

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the adoption of Senior English and Electives textbooks.

Mr. Schuster moved for approval. Mr. Tom seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Special Education Language Arts Textbook Adoption

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the adoption of Special Education Language Arts textbooks.

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

Proposed Textbook Rental Fees

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the proposed textbook rental fees for the 2002-2003 school year.

Mr. May moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

School Improvement Plans and Professional Development Grant Plans

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the elementary, middle, and high school improvement plans. He noted these plans would then be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education as part of the Public Law 221 school improvement requirement.

Mr. May moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

I-Read Grant – Tutorial Assistance – Franklin Elementary School

Mr. Tanoos presented a request to approve the I-Read Grant – Tutorial Assistance – for Franklin Elementary School.

Mr. May moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Larry Faulkner.

Information and Proposals from Board Members

Dr. Minnis congratulated Superintendent Tanoos on his recent re-appointment by Governor O’Bannon to the Indiana State Board of Education.

Dr. Minnis expressed thanks to the local automobile dealerships that donated cars for the driver education classes.

Mr. Tanoos reported that there had been a small fire earlier in the day at Consolidated Elementary School, but it was contained to a fuse box and no one was injured.

Adjournment: 8:25 P.M.

 

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.