VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, MARCH 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 14^th day of March 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Michael Tom led the Pledge of Allegiance

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of several activities that took place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizen Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

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

The following items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – February 28, 2005

2. Financial Status Report – Month Ending February 2005

3. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending February 28, 2005

4. Payment of Interim Claims in March

5. Request for Stipend Pay

6. Professional Leave Requests

7. Gifts

a. Lost Creek Elementary School – Basketball Scoreboard – First

Financial Bank

b. Lost Creek Elementary School – Monetary Gift of

$500.00 – Indiana State University

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

Refinancing Bonds for Riley Elementary School and Sarah Scott Middle School

Mr. Bauer presented a Resolution concerning the refinancing of bonds for Riley Elementary School and Sarah Scott Middle School.

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

(See Proceedings)

Purchase of School Buses

Mr. Tanoos reported that bids were opened on March 3, 2005 for the bid of bus units. He recommended that a contract be awarded to Kerlin Bus Sales and Leasing, Inc., for a total amount of $1,535,752, and that all other bids be rejected.

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

(See Proceedings)

Air Filtration Service

Mr. Tanoos reported that bids were received on February 22, 2005 for the Air Filtration Service. He recommended that a two (2) year contract be awarded to R & A Sales, and that all other bids be rejected.

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

(See Proceedings)

Purchase of Physical Education Equipment for the Three New Elementary Schools

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were received and opened on January 24, 2005 for the purchase of physical education equipment for the three new elementary schools. He recommended that contracts be awarded to five (5) vendors for a total amount of $19,820.91, and that all other bids be rejected.

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

(See Proceedings)

Purchase of Periodicals

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were received and opened on February 28, 2005 for the purchase of periodicals. He recommended that a contract for three (3) years be awarded to Popular Subscription Service for an amount of $50,685.03, and that all other bids be rejected.

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

Easement for Time Warner Cable

Mr. Tanoos commented that Time Warner Cable asked for an easement to be able to run cable for Doctor’s offices along Hospital Lane, which would be on South Vigo High School’s property across from Regional Hospital. He noted that this would be outside the chain link fence along the road and approximately 1 ½ ft. deep. Discussion followed, and Mr. Tanoos requested permission to proceed with the easement, which would be recorded on the plat maps.

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

(See Proceedings)

Carl D. Perkins Grant

Bids were received and opened on February 21, 2005 for the purchase for the Carl D. Perkins Grant. Mr. Tanoos recommended that the contracts be awarded to nine (9) vendors for a total amount of $36,665.94, and that all other bids be rejected.

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

(See Proceedings)

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

No comments were received

Information and Proposals from Board Members

Mr. Bauer complimented the Riley Elementary School and the Sarah Scott Middle School Building Corporations.

Mr. Shike suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to members of the Building Corporations.

Mr. Burks requested a statistical report on the Student/Teacher ratio by school.

Mr. Shike reported that the Policy Committee has been meeting and sections A & B are finished. He commented that the committee plans to complete Sections C, D, E, and F next week.

Mr. Tanoos commented that Lt. Governor Becky Skillman would be in town Friday, March 18^th from 9:00 – 10:00 in the Library at Terre Haute South Vigo for a Women’s History Month program. He invited the Board Members and those in the audience to attend.

Information Item

Woodrow Wilson Middle School Jazz Ensemble participated in the University of Louisville Jazz Festival in Louisville, Kentucky on February 26, 2005 and earned the Distinguished Performance Certificate.

Adjournment: 7:28 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.