Mr. Mel Burks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Rex Magner introduced students from the Gifted and Talented Program who presented segments from the Performing Arts Workshop that took place June 3 – June 28, 2002.

Comments were received from Mr. Dave Hurst, Executive Director, Vigo County Taxpayers Association.

Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – July 8, 2002
2. Accounts Payable Docket – July 1, 2002 – July 22, 2002
3. Professional Leave Requests

Mr. Lisby presented an overview of the recommended change in Policy JCA-R. Mr. Lisby and Mr. Tanoos responded to questions from Board Members. Mr. Tanoos stated that wording in the proposed changes would be reviewed, and then brought back to the Board for "Second Reading" at the August 12^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Tanoos presented the Vigo County School Corporation Aims and Goals for 2002-2003, and responded to questions from Board Members. Dr. Minnis suggested that number 3 under Aim 3 should be worded so that the corporation will maintain the School Board mandate of at least an 8% cash balance in the General Fund. Mr. Tanoos responded that the change would be made.

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

Mr. Thornton and Mrs. Wilson presented the 2003 budgets for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Transportation Fund, Bus Replacement Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the Preschool Special Education Fund. Mr. Thornton reviewed the budgets, tax levies, and tax rates for the funds. Mr. Thornton also presented Budget Form 3 used to advertise the budgets and serve notice for the public hearings to be conducted on August 26. After considerable discussion, Mr. Thornton recommended that the Board approve the advertisement of Budget Form 3 as presented.

Mr. Burks moved for approval. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, Mr. Burks, Mr. Shike, Mr. Hamblen, and Dr. Minnis voted "yes". Mr. May voted "no".

(See Proceedings)

Attorney Bauer presented the following required Resolutions for the Elementary School Building Projects:

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

(See Proceedings)

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

(See Proceedings)

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

(See Proceedings)

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to approve the third part of the Language Arts Textbook Adoption for the High School English Honors and AP Program.

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

(See Proceedings)

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to award contracts to eight (8) vendors for a total cost of

$59,972.09.

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

(See Proceedings)

Dr. Goeller requested permission to accept a $937,824 Smaller Learning Communities grant from the U.S. Department of Education for Terre Haute North Vigo and Terre Haute South Vigo High Schools.

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

(No Comments Received)

Mr. Burks commented that it brought pleasure to him and his family to read about the fine work the law enforcement has done in bringing justice to an individual who made an attempt to murder the Superintendent of the Vigo County School Corporation. He also stated that even with the extreme stress and holding his family together, Mr. Tanoos’ performance in this corporation did not falter. He commented that he feels that the corporation should be pleased to have someone who, under that undue pressure, still performs at a high level.

Mr. Tanoos commented that he would like for Mr. Shike to make an appointment with him so they could elaborate on the athletic discussion that took place earlier in the meeting.

Mr. Tanoos introduced Mr. Jay Etling, newly elected Purchasing Manager for the Vigo County School Corporation. He also introduced two Vigo County School Corporation employees who have accepted different positions. Mr. Rick Stevens is now Principal at McLean High School, and Mr. Jeff Blake is serving as Executive Director of the Covered Bridge Special Education District.

Monday, August 12, 2002 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Monday, August 26, 2002 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.