VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 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 April 23, 2007, at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Mrs. Jackie Lower, Mr. Guille Cox,

Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Paul Lockhart, Ms. Alpa Patel, Mr. Mel Burks, and

Mr. Gene Shike.

Pledge of Allegiance

Members of Boy Scout Troop #14 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Resolution of Memoriam

Mr. Shike presented a Resolution of Memoriam for the following:

1. Mr. Robert E. Thomas, former Principal at Fuqua Elementary School and

Greenwood Elementary School; Principal/Elementary Teacher at Dresser

Elementary School; Elementary teacher at Fuqua and Greenwood

Elementary Schools.

2. Mr. Wayne Thomas Walden, former Book Depository/Warehouseman,

Facility Support and Transportation Center; Stockroom/Delivery,

General Services; Custodian – Consolidated Elementary School.

Spotlights

1. Mrs. Peggy Menge was recognized for receiving the “Mustard Seed

Award” from KIDS HOPE USA.

2. Mrs.Cinda Taylor, Title I Coordinator, shared highlights of the Reading

Recovery Program during the 2006-2007 school year.

First Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from the following citizens:

Mr. Donald Hyde, Dr. Muriel Ryan, Mr. Jim Lewis, Mr. Bernard

Ridens, and Mr. Tom Grover.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – April 9, 2007

2. Financial Summary of Extra Curricular Account Activity – June 1, 2006

to December 31, 2006

3. 2 year old Outstanding Warrants as of December 31, 2006

4. Stipend Authorizations

5. Encumbrance Report for Period Ending March 31, 2007

6. Financial Status Report – Month Ending March 2007

7. Accounts Payable Docket

8. Professional Leave Requests

9. Gifts

a. Honey Creek Middle School – Monetary Gift for the

proposed Outdoor Environment Center Laboratory

and Community Center – Pfizer Foundation.

b. Rio Grande Elementary School – Monetary Gift of $400.00

for their Outdoor Education Program – Alpha Delta Kappa

Omicron Society.

c. Rio Grande Elementary School – Monetary Gift of up to

$4,000.00 to provide fencing around the Bobcat Trail –

Rio Grande PTO.

Report

Synthetic Turf Committee

Mr. Mick Newport, chairperson of the Synthetic Turf Committee, presented their report to the Board and distributed a list of questions that are frequently asked about synthetic turf. Discussion took place, which included such topics as cost, usage, and safety.

Mr. Shike moved that the Board continue on with exploring and putting in the football fields at North, South, and West High Schools.

Mr. Burks asked that Mr. Shike clarify his motion.

Mr. Shike responded that we move on towards building the synthetic fields at North, South and West Vigo High Schools.

Mr. Burks seconded Mr. Shike’s motion.

Considerable discussion took place among Board Members in regard to funding, and prioritization of available funds, as well as the desire to hear thoughts from the administration. The vote was as follows: Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, and Dr. Minnis “no”, Mr. Burks, and Mr. Shike “yes”, Mr. Lockhart and Ms. Patel “abstained.”

Mr. Cox stated that he is not against artificial turf, but his number one priority would be the vocational area. He commented that we are quickly going to get out of compliance with the State of Indiana’s requirements on vocational education curriculum and equipment. Mr. Cox further commented that he would like to hear from the administration as to how they would prioritize the needs for spending the available funds.

Mr. Tanoos responded that he would select a committee from the administration to gather input from the administration about prioritizing the needs. Mrs. Lower appointed

Mr. Burks, Mr. Lockhart, and Dr. Minnis to serve on the committee.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

Meadows Cafeteria Renovation Bids

Mr. Tanoos reported that one bid was received and opened on April 2, 2007 for the Meadows Elementary School Cafeteria Renovation. He recommended that C & T Design and Equipment Company be awarded the bid in the amount of $109,190.00.

Dr. Minnis moved for approval. Ms. Patel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Handwriting, Reading and Theater Adoption

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of the list of Handwriting, Reading, and Theater textbooks listed in your packet. He noted that Teachers and parents were invited to preview and evaluate these books.

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

Special Education Reading and Handwriting Textbook Adoption

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of the list of Special Education Reading and Handwriting Textbooks. He noted that teachers and parents were invited to preview and evaluate these books.

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

Carpet and Floor Covering Bid

Mr. Tanoos reported that bids were received and opened on April 9, 2007, for the bid of Carpet/Floor Covering Replacement at Lost Creek Elementary School and Honey Creek Middle School. He recommended that contracts be awarded to Carpet Decorators, Inc., in the amount of $42,386, and Flooring America of Terre Haute for $112,170.24. He also requested approval to include base bids 1 & 2 and alternate #1, and for the rejection of all other bids.

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

Grant

Mr. Tanoos presented the No Child Left Behind Act reauthorized the former Title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as Title V, Part A Innovative Programs. He noted that the Vigo County School Corporation also serves as the coordinating agency for ten private schools that participate in this grant. The total allocation for Vigo County and the ten private schools is $28,913.00, and the project extends through September 30, 2008.

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

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Dave Porter, Ms. Meg Merrill, Mr. Donald Hyde, Dr.

Muriel Ryan, Mr. Bernard Ridens, Mr. Donald Barnett, Mr. Tom Steiger, Mr. Tom King, and Mr. Ken Schuster.

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Mr. Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos congratulated Mrs. Suzanne Jones, Teacher at Consolidated Elementary School for being selected as the Vigo County School Corporation Teacher of the Year.

Information Item

Michelle Nutter, teacher at Fayette Elementary School, and Ann Smith, teacher at Fuqua Elementary School, were selected along with 127 other Indiana teachers to receive Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

Adjournment: 9:05 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________ President _______________________________

______________________________ Vice Pres. _______________________________

______________________________ Secy. _______________________________

______________________________ Dep. Secy.