VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006

MINUTES

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 the 24^th day of July 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, Mrs. Jackie 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 an overview of meetings that have taken place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizen Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Burks 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 10, 2006

2. Financial Status Report – June 30, 2006

3. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending June 30, 2006

4. Stipend Authorizations

5. Accounts Payable Docket – July 24, 2006

6. Professional Leave Requests

7. Gift Item

1. North Vigo High School – Monetary gift of approximately $49,000

to make improvements to the concession area in the gymnasium

lobby – North Booster Club

Discussion

Policy IIBG Revisions - First Reading

Mr. Bruce presented Policy IIBG Revisions for First Reading. This policy has been revised to clarify Vigo County School Corporation’s expectations of employees and students when using the network resources of the corporation. This Policy revision will be brought back to the Board for Second Reading.

(See Proceedings)

Proposed Changes to Policy KG-R – Second Reading

Mr. Danner presented the proposed changes to Policy KG-R, revisions in regard to community use of school facilities, for Second Reading. This policy revision will be brought back to the Board for Third Reading.

(See Proceedings)

Policy DJH – Disposition of Surplus Personal Property – Third Reading

Policy DJH, Disposition of Surplus Personal Property, was reviewed and presented as Third Reading.

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

(See Proceedings)

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

(See Proceedings)

2007 Budgets

Mrs. Wilson presented the 2007 Budgets for tax-supported funds, and requested permission for advertisement of the Budgets.

The following Budgets were presented:

1. General Fund

2. Debt Service

3. Capital Projects

4. Transportation

5. Bus Replacement

6. Special Education Preschool

Following discussion, Mr. Cox moved for approval to advertise the Budgets. Dr. Minnis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

No comments were received.

Information and Proposals from Board Members

Mr. Burks inquired if the corporation has a policy in place to deal with hate crimes.

Mr. Lockhart reported that the administration has presented the Vocational Committee with ideas to consider, and said that the committee will present their report at the next Board Meeting on August 14^th.

Mrs. Lower asked that the Board have prior knowledge when an applicant has the knowledge for a position, but does not have the requirements or certification.

Adjournment: 8:10 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President _____________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. _____________________________

______________________________Secretary _____________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.