VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, JULY 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 July 23, 2007, at 7:00 P.M.

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Ms. Judy Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Spotlight

 

Mrs. Mary DeBard was recognized for serving as the Vigo County School Corporation representative to the Vigo County Public Library Board for the past twelve years.

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

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 – Regular Meeting – July 9, 2007

 

            2.            Financial Status Report – Month Ending June 2007

 

            3.            Encumbrance Report for Period Ending June 30, 2007

 

            4.            Accounts Payable Docket – July 23, 2007

 

            5.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            6.            Professional Leave Requests

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

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

 

2008 Budgets

 

Mrs. Wilson presented the 2008 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Fund, Bus Replacement Fund, and Special Education Pre-School Fund, and requested permission from the Board to advertise these budgets as presented.  She noted that this would be followed by the Budget Hearing scheduled for Monday, August 27th, and request for Budget adoption on Monday, September 10th.

 

Ms. Patel moved for approval to advertise the proposed budgets. Mr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Architect/Engineer Recommendation

 

Mr. Tanoos recommended that Schmidt & Associates be hired as the architects/engineers on the West Vigo Middle School addition/renovation project.  He noted that this project will encompass the addition of a gymnasium, as well as building renovations, and will be funded through the Capital Projects Fund in 2008.

 

Mr. Lockhart moved for approval.  Ms. Patel seconded the motion.  Ms. Patel, Mr. Burks, Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Dr. Minnis, and Mr. Lockhart voted “aye.”  Mr. Shike “abstained.”

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Purchase of Audio Visual Equipment

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were received and opened on July 9, 2007 for the purchase of Audio Visual Equipment, and recommended that contracts be awarded to seven (7) vendors for a total amount of $32,753.63, and that all other bids be rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Before and After School Latch Key Program

 

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc. (WICAA) was the only organization that responded to our advertised request to provide before and after school care for Vigo County School Corporation students in grades K-5.   Mr. Tanoos requested that they be awarded the contract, and noted that the contract would be effective during 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 school years.  Mr. Tanoos commented that the contract contains a provision for either side to opt-out for documented reason.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Purchase of Imaging Supplies

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were received and opened on June 25, 2007, for the purchase of Imaging Supplies.  He recommended that a contract for the period of two (2) years be awarded to PC Age, Inc, and that all other bids be rejected.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Elementary Reading Curriculum Guide

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the Elementary Reading Curriculum Guides.

 

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

 

Family and Social Services Grant

 

Mr. Tanoos recommended that the Family and Social Services Administration Grant for $30,400.00 be approved to support the Before and After School Care Program.  He noted that these funds would be used to support the program and make it available to students that come from low-income homes.

 

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

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Information from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mr. Tanoos commented that the administration is planning for the new school year.  He noted that he attended the Governor’s Roundtable, and was pleased to learn that the GQE waivers given in the Vigo County School Corporation are well below the average given around the state.

 

Dr. Minnis noted that he feels it is regrettable that we cannot have Full Day Kindergarten, and asked that an explanation be given to him, as well as the community, why this program cannot be implemented this year.

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that this administration has continued to support Full Day Kindergarten, and had hoped that the money needed would be available from the state this year.  He noted that our Title I schools have this program available, and that the administration would continue to work through our legislators in regard to this program.

 

Mr. Burks commented that he would like a comparison on the individual elementary school’s enrollment this year as compared to last year.

 

Mrs. Lower stated that she was able to attend an award ceremony in Indianapolis recently where Mrs. Trannie Grainger, a retired Vigo County School Corporation teacher, was honored for her volunteer work for our schools and community.

 

Adjournment:  7:45 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary  _______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.

 

 

 

A tape of Board Meeting proceedings is available for review, upon request, in the Superintendent’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vigo County School Corporation Will Equip Students With Lifelong Skills and

Prepare them to Become Productive and Responsible Citizens.