VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

M I N U T E S

A meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Vigo County School Corporation was held at the Vigo County School Corporation Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana on January 22, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Paul Lockhart, Ms. Alpa Patel, Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, Mrs. Jackie Lower, and Mr. Guille Cox.

Resolution of Memoriam

Mr. Gene Shike presented a Resolution of Memoriam for Mr. Thomas McCarthy, former Band Teacher at Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

Spotlight

Dr. Tammy Roeschlein, Principal of Chauncey Rose Middle School, and Mrs. Jeanette Riggs, Teacher and Student Council Sponsor, highlighted the achievements of nine Student Council members who participated in the “Connect with Troops” Program.

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos highlighted several events that took place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizens Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Bernard Ridens, Executive Director, Vigo County Taxpayers Association.

Consent Agenda

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

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Organizational Meeting – January 8, 2007

2. Minutes – Regular Meeting – January 8, 2007

3. Transfer of Appropriations as of December 31, 2006 – Capital Projects

Fund

4. Transfer of Appropriations as of December 31, 2006 – General Fund

5. Transfer of Appropriations as of December 31, 2006 – Transportation

Fund

6. Accounts Payable Docket – January 22, 2007

7. Financial Status Report – Month Ending December 2006

8. Stipend Authorizations

9. Professional Leave Requests

10. Gifts

a. Woodrow Wilson Middle School – Automatic Basketball

Return - Anonymous Donor

b. Ouabache Elementary School – Banner for Character Education

Program (Approximately $300.00) – Dorsett Mitsubishi

c. Lost Creek Elementary School – Thirty-six Wall Arm TV Mounts

(Approximately $6,600.00) – Lost Creek PTO

d. Rio Grande Elementary School – Monetary donation of $100.00 to

be used for incentives to promote positive school attendance – Max

Gibson

Discussion

Pledge to America’s School Children

Ms. Alpa Patel noted that the National School Boards Association, in cooperation with its state associations, has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage Members of Congress to pledge their support to America’s school children. She requested that the Board approve a letter to be sent to our legislators inviting them to attend a School Board Meeting and sign the Pledge to America’s School Children. Following considerable discussion, the Board decided that the letter should include a statement saying the school corporation does not endorse any specific piece of legislation, and that we are simply stating our support for the educational goals set forth in the Pledge.

Ms Patel moved for approval with the additional paragraph. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (See Proceedings)

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

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

Purchase of Vocational Equipment

Mr. Tanoos noted that bids were received and opened on December 19, 2006 for the purchase of vocational equipment and recommended that contracts be awarded to thirteen (13) vendors for a total cost of $141,305.53. Mr. Tanoos also recommended that all other bids be rejected. (See Proceedings)

Dr. Minnis moved for approval. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Refinancing of Elementary School Building Trades

Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Lonnie Therber, Financial Advisor, presented information regarding the potential refinancing/refunding of the 2003 Elementary School Building Bonds. Mrs. Wilson noted that proceeds from this refinancing would be used for capital improvement needs of the school corporation, and would generate in excess of $600,000. (See Proceedings)

Mr. Cox moved for approval. Dr. Minnis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

District-Wide Phone System Project

Mr. Tanoos noted that on Monday, December 11, 2006 the Board of School Trustees viewed a presentation, which included cost savings and new features, on purchasing a district-wide phone system. A review and discussion also took place on January 8, 2007. Mr. Tanoos requested that funding, not to exceed $385,000 from the refinancing fund, be appropriated for this project. (See Proceedings)

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

Vigo County Public Library Board

Mr. Tanoos reported that Mrs. Mary Debard’s appointment to the Vigo County Public Library Board of Trustees will expire on February 24, 2007, and requested permission to re-appoint her for this position.

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

Grants

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to accept the following grants:

a. Professional Development Schools Grant – Deming Elementary School

b. Professional Development Schools Grant – Fayette Elementary School

Mr. Cox moved for approval. Mrs. Lower seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Bernard Ridens, Executive Director, Vigo County Taxpayers Association.

Future Meetings

Monday, February 12, 2006 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Monday, February 26, 2007 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Adjournment: 8:10 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.