VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006

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 Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana, on the 23^rd day of January 2006 at 7:00 P.M..

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Mel Burks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of events that have taken place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizen Comments

Positive comments were received from Mr. Bernard Ridens, Executive Director of the Vigo County Taxpayers Association.

Consent Agenda

Minutes

Mr. Tom moved for approval of the Minutes for January 9, 2006. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Finance Reports

Mrs. Wilson presented the Finance Reports and responded to Board Members

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

Professional Leave Requests

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

Report

Mr. Brian Kooistra, of Hannum Wagle Cline, and Mr. Ed Soots, of Lorenz Williams Clinton presented architectural renderings and the construction schedule for the gymnasium addition at Woodrow Wilson Middle School and responded to questions. Mr. Kooistra commented that the project is approximately 14% under budget.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

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

Sale of Surplus School Buses

Mr. Tanoos recommended that the sale of surplus school buses be awarded to four (4) companies for a total bid due amount of $105,632.54.

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

(See Proceedings)

Purchase of Xerographic Paper

Mr. Tanoos recommended that a contract be awarded to The Paper Corporation in the amount of $105,287.00 and that all other bids be rejected.

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

Purchase of Library Books and Video Recordings

Mr. Tanoos recommended that a contract for Library Books and Video Recordings be awarded to Follet Library Services for a period of three (3) years. He noted that this period would cover the years 2006, 2007, and 2008, conditional upon appropriations for these years. Mr. Tanoos recommended that all other bids be rejected.

Mrs. Lower moved for approval. Dr. Minnis seconded the motion. Thee motion passed unanimously.

Bose McKinney & Evans Retainer for 2006

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to approve the retainer for Bose McKinney & Evans. He noted that the retainer would remain at $500.00 for 2006, which is the same as in past years.

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

Video Surveillance Expansion Project

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for MMS-AE Architect-Engineers be contracted to provide services to prepare plans, advertise and complete the video surveillance expansion project. He noted that the total cost of this will be $11,000.00, and funds will come from Capital Projects, Professional Services. Mr. Tanoos and Mr. Azar responded to question from Board Members.

Mr. Burks moved for approval. Mr. Tom seconded the motion. Mr. Lockhart, Mr. Tom, Mr. Burks, Mr. Shike, Mr. Cox, and Dr. Minnis voted “aye.” Mrs. Lower voted “no”,

Grant

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for Sarah Scott Middle School to participate in a $6,800.00 grant in conjunction with the Professional Development Schools/Indiana State University partnership.

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

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from Dr. Sharon Pitts, Principal at Woodrow Wilson Middle School.

Information and Proposals from Board Members

No comments were received.

Adjournment: 7:55 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ________________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ________________________________

______________________________Secretary ________________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.