VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005

7:00 P.M.

 

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 14th day of February 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Mr. Mel Burks led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Resolutions of Memoriam

 

Mr. Gene Shike presented Resolutions of Memoriam for the following former employees:

 

            Mrs. Diane Bechtel – Former grade 3 teacher at West Vigo Elementary School,

            and former 3-4 grade teacher at Sandison Elementary School.

 

            Ms. Terri Roberts – Former School Bus Driver for the Vigo County School

            Corporation.

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

Superintendent Tanoos presented an overview of school activities and meetings that took place during the last two weeks.

 

Spotlight

 

Mr. Doug Dillion, industrial technology teacher at Honey Creek Middle School, was recognized for receiving the 2004-2005 John E. Gray Meritorious Teacher Award by the Technology Educators of Indiana.

 

First Call for Citizen Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Consent Agenda for approval.

 

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

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – January 24, 2005

 

            2.            Two-Year Old Outstanding Warrants as of 12/31/04

 

            3.            Financial Summary of Extra-Curricular Account Activity for the period

                        June 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004.

           

            4.            Collaborative Planning

 

            5.            Professional Leave Requests

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval, and requested the following correction   Item I-7 should read Step I of the Hourly Wage Schedule, instead of Step III of the Hourly Wage Schedule.

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval of the Personnel Report, including the above noted correction.  Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Ratification of Lease Agreement Upgrade for the AS/400 Computer System

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to ratify the upgrade of the lease agreement for the AS/400 computer system and for the Board President and Board Secretary to execute the agreement.  Mr. Tanoos noted that the upgrade would reduce the monthly lease cost for a savings of $1,931 per month.

 

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

 

Refunding 1996 and 1997 Bonds

 

Mr. Thornton recommended that the Board of School Trustees adopt the Resolution that approves the refunding of the 1996 Riley Elementary School Building Bonds and the 1997 Sarah Scott Middle School Building Bonds.  He also requested permission for the building corporations to work with an underwriter, to be determined, to effect the refunding under the direction of the financial advisor, bond counsel and the corporation attorney.

 

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

 

Sewage Works Tap-on Fee Agreement

 

Mr. Tanoos recommended that the Board of School Trustees approve the Town of Seelyville Sewage Works Tap-on Fee Agreement as part of the project to abandon the wastewater treatment plant at the Rio Grande Elementary School site, and tie into the municipal sanitary district.

 

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

 

Grants

 

Mr. Tanoos requested that the Board of School Trustees approve the following two grants:

 

            1.            Franklin Elementary School Sam’s Club Grant of $500.00 to offer

                        an extra-curricular basketball program at the school.

 

            2.            Indiana Homeland Security Initiative Learn and Serve Grant in the

                        amount of $40,000.00

 

Mr. Lockhart moved to approve the grants.  Mr. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizen Comments

 

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

 

Information and Proposals from Board Members

 

Dr. Minnis suggested that a naming of facilities committee be formed.  Mr. Tanoos responded that he would be glad to get a committee together with a cross-section of members and bring it back to the Board.

 

Mr. Lower thanked Dr. Goeller for her leadership on grant applications, and particularly expressed appreciation for the Link Crew Program at North and South Vigo High Schools.

 

Mr. Shike inquired about the progress of updating the Policy Handbook.  Mr. Tanoos responded that the administration is currently going through the Policy Handbook, and then it will be sent to Indiana School Boards Association for their approval.

 

Meeting Adjourned:  7:55 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ____________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres  ____________________________

 

______________________________Secretary  ____________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.