The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kenneth Schuster.

Ms. Elaine Pies, Terre Haute North Vigo, and Ms. Christine Goeble, Terre Haute South Vigo Link Crew coordinators presented a brief overview of the Link Crew Mentoring Program. Link Crew members from each school were introduced.

Mr. Burks moved for approval of items #1-3 of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Shike moved for approval of item #4 of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion. Mr. Hamblen, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, and Mr. Shike voted "aye."

Mr. Burks voted "no." Mr. May "abstained"

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – October 28, 2002
2. Encumbrance Report for October 2002
3. Financial Status Report – Month Ending October 2002
4. Professional Leave Requests
5. Affirmation of Expulsion Examiners Determination made November 4, 2002 regarding student #8704056.

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the Personnel Report.

Mr. Schuster moved that the Personnel Report be approved. Mr. Tom seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the Custodial and Maintenance Agreement. He noted that the package includes a 2.62% salary increase for all steps, and the cost of the health insurance rate increase, which would result in a total package of 3.88%.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the construction documents for Franklin Elementary School as complete, and to approve proceeding with the bidding process.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for two new high school courses to be added to the curriculum beginning in 2003-2004. The courses recommended are Dance Performance - Ballet, Modern, Jazz, or Ethnic-Folk, and Topics in Social Science. Mr. Tanoos noted that both courses are recognized for both Core 40 and the Academic Honors Diploma.

Dr. Goeller briefly described the two recommended courses and responded to questions from Board Members.

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

Comments were received from Mr. David Kirkman regarding the Terre Haute Little League baseball diamond.

Mr. Tanoos informed the Board that he has been in conversation with the President of the Terre Haute Little League, and that the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club offered the use of their ball diamond at the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club Park. Mr. Tanoos noted that he has also talked with city officials regarding the use of a city park by Little League.

Mr. Burks commented that if the move is very far from the current playing field, he hopes that transportation would be considered for the players.

Mr. Burks asked Mr. Tanoos to reiterate once again what connection, if any, the school corporation has with the Youth Football League.

Mr. Tanoos responded that the Youth Football League rents our facilities and that is our only connection to that organization. Mr. Tanoos commented that there might be some confusion because the Youth Football League uses school names for their teams.

Dr. Minnis asked if it would be reasonable to suggest that the Youth Football League use names other than school names for their teams.

Mr. Hamblen moved that the Youth Football League be asked to consider not using school names for their teams. Mr. Tom seconded the motion. Mr. Hamblen, Mr. May, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, and Mr. Burks voted "aye." Mr. Shike "abstained."

Mr. Burks requested that a report be presented to the Board regarding the kinds of healthy foods being offered to the students in our cafeterias and how they are selected.

Dr. Minnis recognized Boy Scout Troop 38 in the audience this evening.

Approved:

_________________________________ President ________________________________

_________________________________Vice Pres. ________________________________

_________________________________Secretary ________________________________

_________________________________Dep. Secy.