VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 24, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

 

The following Board Members were present:  Mr. Guille Cox, Dr. Joseph Minnis,

Mr. Paul Lockhart, Ms. Alpa Patel, Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, and Mrs. Jackie Lower.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Ms. Alpa Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Spotlights

 

Artistic Colt

 

Dr. Karen Goeller recognized the donation of the generous gift of an artistic colt that was part of the Swope Art Museum fundraiser.  The colt was donated to the Vigo County School Corporation by Ralph Cutter and his daughter Lisa Cutter.

 

International Student Media Festival

 

Mr. Scott Moore introduced students from Lost Creek Elementary and Sugar Grove Elementary who had winning projects in the 2007 International Student Media Festival along with sponsors, Karen Wells, and Janella Knierim.

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

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

 

Thee following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – September 10, 2007

 

            2.            Accounts Payable Docket

 

            3.            Financial Status Report – Month Ending August 2007

 

            4.            Encumbrance Report – Period Ending August 31, 2007

 

            5.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            6.            Disposal of Property

 

            7.            Grant Approval

 

            8.            Professional Leave Requests

 

            9.            Gift

 

                        a.            Vigo County School Corporation Partners Advancing Literacy

                                    Skills (PALS) – monetary gift of $15,000.00 0 - anonymous donor.

 

Report

 

Wellness Committee

 

Mr. Azar presented an overview of the works of the Wellness Committee, and presented results of the Wellness Survey taken at the schools last Spring.  He noted that the survey included such things as foods that are available on campus, nutrition through the school lunch program and standards that are included in the area of curriculum as well as other related topics.  Mr. Tom Balitewicz, Principal of West Vigo High School, commented that they are no longer selling snacks at their school, soft drink machines are only made available during the lunch periods, and any lunch snacks must be accompanied by a healthy meal.

 

District Assessment Committee Framework

 

Dr. Goeller presented the District Assessment Committee Framework, and noted that this was also presented to the Board at the September 10th meeting.  She thanked the committee for their time commitment during the 2007-2008 school year as they continue the work of looking at data K-12 and the instruction that will be used based on that data.

 

Mr. Lockhart moved for approval of the Assessment Framework.  Ms. Patel seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Permission to Conduct a Public Hearing

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for the Administration to conduct a Public Hearing at the October 8, 2007 Board Meeting.  The public hearing would allow citizens to voice their objection to or support for the proposed additions to West Vigo Middle School.

 

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

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Personnel Report.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Employee Handbook Consideration

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to approve the tentative salary and benefit areas for the Transportation Department Handbook.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

West Vigo High School Child Care – Tuition Fee Change

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval to increase the full-day tuition fee to $18.00 per day from the current $17.00 per day, and the half-day tuition to $10.00 per day from the current $9.00 per day.  He noted that this increase would begin January 1, 2008, and would maintain the financial integrity of the program.

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

McLean High School Elevator Bid

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were opened on September 11, 2007 for the elevator addition at McLean High School.  He requested permission to award a contract to C.H. Garmong and Sons, Inc., for a total amount of $214,900.  He also requested that all other bids be rejected.

 

Ms. Patel moved for approval.  Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion.  Them motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Reading First Grant

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to participate in the Reading First Grant in the amount of $467,023.36.  He noted that this competitive grant, funded through the Indiana Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education, would assist Davis Park, Deming, and West Vigo Elementary Schools in their overall goal of improved reading achievement.

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

 

Dr. Minnis stated that there is a need to appoint a member of the Vigo County Library Board to represent the Vigo County School Corporation, and nominated Mr. Jim Brown to fill this position.  Mr. Cox seconded the nomination.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Burks inquired if there was any consideration being given to possible renovation of the gym at Chauncey Rose Middle School.  Mr. Tanoos replied that the locker rooms at Chauncey Rose have been renovated, and there may be a feasibility study regarding this in the future.

 

Mr. Burks also asked Mr. Tanoos to look into what is being done with individuals who become belligerent at school corporation sporting events.

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that the corporation has been busy with ISTEP testing during the past two weeks, and he is working with a group from Rose Hulman in promoting programs dealing with diversity.

 

Adjournment:   8:30 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.

 

 

 

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