VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006

 

M I N U T E S

 

 

The regular 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 28th day of August 2006 at 7:15 P.M.

 

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

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mr. Tanoos presented an overview of meetings and activities that took 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.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – August 14, 2006

 

            2.            Accounts Payable Docket – August 28, 2006

 

            3.            Financial Status Report – July 2006

 

            4.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            5.            Encumbrance Report – Period Ending July 31, 2006

 

            6.            Extra-Curricular Activity

 

            7.            Professional Leave Requests

 

Discussion

 

Policy IIBG Revisions (Second Reading)

 

Mr. Bruce reviewed the revisions to Board Policy IIBG, which 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 for “Third Reading” at the September 11, 2006 Board Meeting.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

VCSC and VCTA Master Agreement for 2006-2007

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that the Vigo County School Corporation and the Vigo County Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement on a one-year Master Agreement.  He noted that the agreement was presented by the Vigo County Teachers Association to teachers on August 24, 2006 for ratification.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

“The Reading Resort” Pre-Service Teacher Grant

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that Indiana State University has invited students at Meadows Elementary School to participate in an after school program entitled, “The Reading Resort.”  He noted that the project goal is to improve literacy skills for struggling readers in grades two and three through a focused instructional effort in an after school program.

 

Mr. Cox moved for approval.  Mr. Burks 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

 

Mrs. Lower requested an update on the progress of the Reading Resort Grant throughout the year.

 

Mr. Tom asked if a report could be brought back to the Board describing how the corporation completes background checks on staff.  Mr. Tanoos responded that the corporation would present a report describing our criminal history and background check procedures.

 

Mr. Shike inquired about the use of bio products for our school buses.

 

Mr. Danner replied that they have been studying this issue for the last several years, and the only hesitation is the fact that there has been a differential cost between the blends.  He noted that at this time, he is comfortable with going to a low percentage blend that does not cost more than the regular diesel fuel.

 

Mr. Cox asked if it would be necessary to have flex fuel engines if we went to a higher blend.

 

Mr. Danner responded that it is possible to go up to 20% blend and not affect the operation of our buses.

 

Further discussion ensued.  Mr. Danner agreed to research approximate costs of changing our fuel usage to bio products and bring a recommendation to the Board.

 

Mr. Shike inquired if the school corporation cross country teams are running on the streets and roads.  He noted that due to the danger, it is his feeling that this should not be done.

 

Adjournment:  7:40 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secy.          ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.