VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2005

7:35 P.M.

 

 

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 22nd day of August 2005 at 7:35 P.M.

 

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

 

Memoriam

 

Mr. Gene Shike read a Resolution of Memoriam for Mr. Thomas Reese, former Head Custodian II, at Honey Creek Middle School.

 

Spotlight

 

Mr. Rex Ireland introduced the first place National Science Bowl Champions from Honey Creek Middle School.

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of back to school events and meetings that have taken place during the past two weeks.

 

First Call for Citizen Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

Mr. Burks moved approval of the Consent Agenda.  Mr. Tom seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – August 8, 2005

 

            2.            Financial Status Report – Month Ending July 2005

 

            3.            Encumbrance Report for Period Ending July 31, 2005

 

            4.            Accounts Payable Docket

 

            5.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            6.            Extra-Curricular Activity for the Period January 1, 2005 to May 31, 2005.

 

            7.            Purchase of Equipment from Extra-Curricular Account

 

            8.            Professional Leave Requests

 

Discussion

 

Policies (Third Reading)

 

The following policies were presented as “Third Reading”:

 

            a.            Policy BBB – Governing Body Selection

 

            b.            Policy DB – The Annual Operating Budget

 

            c.            Policy DBK – Line Item Transfer Authority

 

            d.            Policy IGBD – Programs for Teenage Parents

 

            e.            Policy JFG – Interrogations and Searches

 

Mr. Shike moved to approve the above policies.  Dr. Minnis seconded the motion. the motion passed unanimously.

 

Science Curriculum Guide

 

Mr. Ireland presented the Science Curriculum Guide and noted that this guide serves as a resource for science teachers in grades kindergarten through high school.  The Science Curriculum Guide will be presented to the Board for approval at the September 12th Board Meeting.

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for Board approval.

 

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

 

Master Agreement Recommendation

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the tentative agreement between the Vigo County School Corporation and the Vigo County Teachers Association for the 2005-2006 school year.  He noted that the points of the tentative agreement are as follows:

 

            1.            A 2% salary increase.

 

            2.            An increase of the Board share of the health insurance premium rate increase,

                        which will maintain the same payment ratio.

 

            3.            An increase in the Extra Duty/Extra Pay increment to occur when a staff

                        member reaches their 10th consecutive year in that same capacity from

                        10% to 12%.

 

Mr. Tom moved for approval of the Teachers Master Agreement for 2005-2006.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

401(a) Plan Resolutions

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for three (3) resolutions that have been necessitated by

changes in Internal Revenue Services code.  He noted that if approved, the resolutions will keep our 401(a) Plan in compliance with IRS rules and regulations.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Dental Plan Recommendation

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the Vigo County School Corporation to change its dental plan carrier from Anthem Dental to Health Resources, Inc., Dental Plan beginning January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007.  He noted that the Benefits Committee unanimously recommended this change.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Title IID Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant (Ed. Tech)

 

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval to accept a $143,130.00 grant ,for the second year, from the Title IID Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant through the U.S. Department of Education and the Indiana Department of Education.

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval.  Mrs. Lower 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

 

No Comments were received

 

Adjournment:  7:55 P.M.

Approved:

 

______________________________President    ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary   ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.