A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Vigo County School Corporation, Vigo County, Indiana, was held at the Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana, on the 14th day of April 2003, at 7:00 P.M.

 

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

 

Resolutions of Memoriam

 

Mr. Shike and Mr. Tom presented Resolutions of Memoriam for Mr. Robert Fiess, Mr. Robert Piety, and Mr. Moussa Solooki.

 

Spotlight

 

Mrs. Brenda Allen, Mr. Guy Dillard, and Mrs. Annette Engle highlighted the I-READ programs at Deming and Franklin Elementary schools.

 

 

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

Comments were received from Mr. Dave Giffin, and Attorney Paul Berkowitz.

 

Consent Agenda

 

Mr. Shike moved for approval of the Consent Agenda.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Public Hearing – March 10, 2003

            2.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – March 10, 2003

            3.            Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds

            4.            Professional Leave Requests

            5.            Gifts

 

                        a.            Mr. Tom Dever, of Dever Distributing, donated two signs

                                    to the Vigo County School Corporation to recognize students

                                    for their exceptional achievement in mathematics.

 

                        b.            West Vigo Middle School - $750.00 for the Botball Program –

                                    Eli Lilly and Company.

 

                        c.            Fayette Elementary School - $1,000.00 Environmental Grant –

                                    Wal Mart Store in Clinton, IN.

 

                        d.            Woodrow Wilson Middle School – New Environmental Books,

                                    Videos, Pamphlets, and Activity Sheets from the Clay-Owen-Vigo

                                    Solid Waste Management District.

 

                        e.            West Vigo Middle School - $1,150.00 Monetary Award – KISS

                                    Institute

 

                        f.            West Vigo Middle School – Ms. Kari Beattie, Special Education

                                    teacher - $100.00 from the Cinergy Foundation to help sponsor

                                    the Botball Program.

 

Discussion

 

Social Studies Textbook Adoption

 

Mrs. Brenda Allen reviewed how the textbook adoption committee derived their decision, and noted that all regular education social studies teachers have had the opportunity to preview and evaluate textbooks from the state list.  She also noted that the parent group has also been invited to preview and evaluate the books.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Special Education Social Studies Textbook Adoption

 

Mrs. Kathy Walker reported that the special education social studies adoption committee has reviewed the social studies curriculum and selected social studies textbooks for students with mild disabilities.  She noted that all special education teachers were given the opportunity to review the textbooks and provide input to the committee.  Mrs. Walker said that parents have also been invited to review and evaluate the textbooks.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Dr. Goeller presented the Personnel Report for approval.

 

Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Personnel Report.  Mr. Tom seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Permission to Seek a Temporary Loan

 

Dr. Goeller noted that at the March 10th Board Meeting Mr. Thornton reported that he would be bringing back a resolution for a temporary loan this evening to cover the cash flow shortfall in order to meet the payrolls and other expenses for the General Fund with timely payments.  The Chief Financial Officer considers it necessary to borrow an amount not to exceed twenty-one million dollars, and the proposed borrowing would be in the form of tuition support anticipation warrants.

 

Mr. Cox moved for approval.  Mr. Shike seconded the motion.  Following discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Addition/Renovation Rio Grande Elementary School

 

 

Dr. Goeller stated that bids were opened on April 9, 2003 for the Renovation/Addition of Rio Grande Elementary School, and it is recommended that CDI, Inc., be awarded a contract for this project at a cost of $1,495,900, which includes the base bid and alternates 3 & 4.  It is recommended that all other bids be rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

High School Football Bleacher Bids

 

Dr. Goeller noted that high school football bleacher bids were opened on March 25, 2003

and it is recommended that the RK Sports Seating base bid and alternative bids one (1) and two (2), in the total amount of $1,501,901.00 be accepted and that all other bids be rejected.

 

Mr. Shike moved for approval.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.

 

Mr. Lisby presented a detailed overview and demonstration regarding the criteria used by the administration in their recommendation of RK Sports Seating.

 

Following Mr. Lisby’s presentation the motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Athletic Surfaces Bid

 

Dr. Goeller reported that bids were received and opened on March 26, 2003 for the bid of Athletic Surfaces at various locations, and recommended that Leslie Coatings, Inc., be awarded a contract for this project for an amount totaling $155,635.00 with all other bids rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Carpet/Floor Covering Bid

 

Dr. Goeller stated that bids were received and opened on March 14, 2003 for the bid of carpet/floor covering replacement at various schools.  She requested Board approval to award a contract to Carpet Decorators, Inc., for an amount of $161,288,000 and that all other bids be rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Ceiling Replacement Bid

 

Dr. Goeller reported that bids were received on March 18, 2003 for the bid of Ceiling Renovation/Replacement at various schools.  She requested Board approval to award a contract to Commercial Interiors, Inc., for a total amount of $149,610 with all other bids rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

 

Dr. Goeller requested permission to participate in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.  She noted that this grant opportunity will provide $171,214.00, and fund extended learning opportunities at Chauncey Rose, Sarah Scott, and West Vigo Middle Schools.

 

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

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizens Comments

 

Comments were received from Mrs. Valerie Monismith, Mr. Phil Byrd, Mrs. Marcie Tennis, and Mrs. Judith Anderson.

 

Information and Proposals from Board Members

 

Considerable discussion took place between Board Members regarding the desire of the Fayette community to retain the gymnasium and annex buildings at the current Fayette Elementary School.

 

Dr. Minnis made a motion to have the architect and construction manager redesign the drainage at that site for a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 in order to allow the buildings to be retained if the Board should choose to do so.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.

 

It was the consensus of the Board to allow the Fayette community group additional time to confer with their legal counsel and develop plans to maintain the gymnasium and annex at the current Fayette Elementary School.  Dr. Minnis noted that the Board would appoint a committee to work along with this group.

 

The motion to redesign the drainage at the Fayette site for a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Shike asked if we could void our contract with the SPS Company if they are found in violation of not paying prevailing wage.

 

Mr. Bauer responded that it would not be advisable to do that unless they would default on the contract that we have with them.  He suggested that we also request, and monitor a weekly-certified payroll from the company to be sure they are complying with the prevailing wage law.

 

Mr. Cox stated that if the company does not comply with the contract they have with the Vigo County School Corporation then their contract with us can and will be nullified.

 

Dr. Goeller commended Terre Haute North’s Academic super Bowl team brought top honors in a competition hosted by Owen Valley High School.

 

Dr. Goller also shared that a student from Terre Haute South Vigo made a perfect 36 on the ACT exam, and noted that she is the only student in the state of Indiana to make a perfect score.

 

Adjournment:  8:55 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary   ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.