VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 686 WABASH AVENUE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 September 10, 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
Mr. Paul Lockhart led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spotlight
Mr. Brendan Kearns spoke of the incident at McLean High School when a parent visitor collapsed at the school and needed immediate medical assistance. Due to the fact that the school has an Automatic External Defibrillator, needed assistance was provided by Pam Cox, Director of School Nurses, along with Sherri Wood, Health Assistant, and Matt Carden, School Liaison Officer, until the Terre Haute Fire Department EMTs arrived. Mr. Kearns thanked Board Members and Mr. Tanoos for providing Automatic External Defibrillators in each of our school buildings.
Special
Presentation
Mrs. Lower and Mr. Tanoos presented a Garfield High School Diploma to Mr. Michael Harold Welch who left school in the 11th grade to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Welch was invited back to Commencement Ceremonies at the end of this school year to walk across the stage with other graduates of Terre Haute North Vigo High School.
Special
Presentation
Mrs. Lower and Mr. Tanoos presented certificates to all Vigo County School Corporation staff that obtained awards and recognition during the 2006-2007 school year.
First Call for Citizen Comments
No comments were received.
Consent Agenda
Mrs. Patel moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
1. Minutes Public Hearing on 2008 Budgets August 27, 2007
2. Minutes Regular Meeting August 27, 2007
3. Stipend Authorizations
4. Professional Leave Requests
5. Gift Fourteen televisions and fourteen VCR/DVD players to continue
with the long-term plan to provide wall mounted 27 televisions in
all instructional areas Lost Creek PTO.
Discussion
Dr. Karen Goeller and Mr. Rex Ireland presented an overview of the District Assessment Framework. Following discussion, Mrs. Lower asked that this report be brought back to the Board at the September 24, 2007 meeting.
New Business
2008 Budget
Mrs. Wilson presented an overview of the 2008 budget, which included the following:
a. Appropriation Reduction Resolution Capital Projects Fund
b. Appropriation Reduction Resolution Transportation Fund
c. Appropriation Reduction Resolution Bus Replacement Fund
d. Resolution to Adopt a Transportation Bus Replacement Fund
e. Resolution to Adopt a Capital Projects Fund Plan
f. Resolution of Appropriations Budget Form No. 4
g. Resolution of Tax Rates Budget Form No. 5
Discussion took place following the presentation.
Regarding the Resolution to Adopt a Capital Projects Fund Plan, Dr. Minnis commented that he did not believe that additional money from the Capital Projects Fund should be levied to pay utilities based on our strong cash balance.
Additional discussion took place with the votes being taken as follows:
Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Appropriation Reduction Resolution Capital Projects Fund, Appropriation Reduction Resolution Transportation Fund, and the Appropriation Reduction Resolution Bus Replacement Fund. Mr. Shike seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Resolution to Adopt a Transportation Bus Replacement Plan, and Resolution to Adopt a Capital Projects Fund Plan. Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lockhart, Ms. Patel, Mr. Burks, and Mr. Shike voted aye. Dr. Minnis voted no, due to his belief that additional money from Capital Projects Fund should not be levied to pay utilities.
Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Resolution of Appropriations Budget Form No. 4, and Resolution of Tax Rates Budget Form No. 5. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
(See Proceedings)
Personnel Report
Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.
Mr. Burks moved for approval. Mr. Cox seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Student
Driving/Riding and Parking Policy
Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the proposed Student Driving/Riding and Parking Policy, which was presented to the Board at the August 13, 2007, and August 27, 2007 Board Meetings.
Mr. Shike moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
(See Proceedings)
Vigo County School
Corporation General Diploma Requirements
Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the change in Policy IKF retroactive to students who would have graduated during the 2003-2004 school year to the present. This was presented to the Board at the August 13, 2007, and August 27, 2007 Board Meetings.
Mr. Cox moved for approval. Mr. Shike seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
(See Proceedings)
Carl D. Perkins Grant
Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the Carl D. Perkins Grant for the Career and Technical District (AVD #35) in the amount of $302,474.00. He noted that a portion of this grant also supports Clay Community Schools Career and Technical Education programs (member AVD #35).
Following discussion, Mr. Lockhart moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Comments/Correspondence/Information
Second Call for
Citizen Comments
Mr. Lisby noted that Mr. Tanoos also needs to be congratulated along with the other award winners that were recognized this evening. Mr. Tanoos was a recipient of Indiana State Universitys Golden Award.
Adjournment: 8:20 P.M.
Approved:
______________________________President ______________________________
______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________
______________________________Secretary ______________________________
______________________________Dep. Secy.