Mr. Shike moved, and Mr. Burks seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes - Public Hearing 2002-2003 Budget - August 26, 2002

2. Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 26, 2002

3. Financial Status Report - Month Ending August 2002

4. Encumbrance Report - Period Ending August 31, 2002

6. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds

7. Professional Leave Request

8. Gift - Consolidated Elementary School - $500.00 to use at their discretion -

Anonymous

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report to the Board for approval.

Mr. Burks moved for approval, and Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. Mr. Tom, Mr. Burks Mr. Shike and Mr. Hamblen voted "yes." Mr. May, Dr. Minnis, and Mr. Schuster "abstained" from voting on Item # X-1, and voted "yes" on the remainder of the Personnel Report.

Mr. Tanoos reported that the Benefits Committee met on August 12, 2002 to discuss the proposed health and dental rate increases for Anthem for 2003. He noted that the proposed rate increases with all aspects of the health and dental plans remaining the same was 11.28% rate increase for health and 1.14% rate increase for dental. The total combined overall rate increase for health and dental was presented as 10.5% for 2003.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for the continued use of the storage area at the former Maple Avenue School Building, and for the continuation of the Shoe Bus Project for the 2002-2003 school year.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for a Learn and Serve America Subgrant at West Vigo High School through the Indiana Department of Education for the 2002-2003 school year.

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

(No Comments Were Received)

Dr. Minnis commented that he consulted Roberts Rules and it is his understanding that if a Board Member voted with the majority on an item, that item could be revisited with a change of vote.

Mr. Shike said he could support the transfer of funds for bus purchasing, but he would not support the transfer of $200,000 for technology.

Mr. Tanoos responded that the administration will bring back some recommendations on the transfer of funds issue.

Dr. Minnis asked if the transfer of funds items could be split when presented, because discussion may be warranted on some.

Mr. Thornton responded that the items could be separated.

Mr. Shike commented that at this time, he could not either support or oppose the Rainy Day Fund, and said he would like to know more about it. Mr. Thornton responded that the Rainy Day Fund is new legislation and there is approximately twelve school corporations that have gone that way for various reasons. Mr. Shike further commented that even though there must be a Five Year Technology Plan, it is his opinion that if it could be accomplished sooner it would be beneficial to our students.

Monday, September 23, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. - Administration Building

Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. - Administration Building