VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2005

7:00  P.M.

 

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 Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 10,  2005 at 7:00 P.M.

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Superintendent Daniel Tanoos led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Memoriam

 

Mr. Gene Shike presented a Resolution of Memoriam for Mr. Rex Magner, former Choral Director, Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and former Director of Performing Arts Workshop for the Vigo County School Corporation.

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of special 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 for approval of the Consent Agenda.  Mr. Tom seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Public Hearing – September 26, 2006

            2.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – September 26, 2006

            3.            Request to purchase equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds

            4.            Professional Leave Requests

            5.            Gift – West Vigo Elementary School – School Sign (approximately                         $4700.00) from the West Vigo Elementary School PTO.

 

Discussion

 

Vocational Education

 

Mr. Kenneth Pierce, Director of Vocational Education, responded to questions phoned in to him from Board Members regarding the Vocational Education Program in the Vigo County School Corporation.

 

Mr. Cox requested that the Board Committee on Vocational Education meet at 6:30 on Monday, October 24th prior to the next Board Meeting.

 

Policy Revision IKF (First Reading)

 

Mr. Lisby presented Policy Revision IKF (High School Graduation Requirements) as First Reading and responded to questions from Board Members.

 

Policy Revisions (Third Reading)

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the following Policy Revisions as “Third Reading”:

 

            Policy AA – School Corporation Legal Status

            Policy AFB – Evaluation of the Superintendent

            Policy AGB – Publication of Annual Report

            Policy BCA – Board Organizational Meeting

            Policy BCB – Board Officers and Duties

            Policy BD – School Board Meetings

            Policy BDA – Regular School Board Meetings

            Policy BDB – Special Board Meetings

            Policy BDD – Board Meeting Procedures

            Policy BDDB – Agenda Format

            Policy BDDI – News Media Services at Board Meetings

            Policy BDE – Procedure for Conducting Hearings

            Policy CBH – Superintendent’s Termination of Employment

            Policy CHB – Board Review of Administrative Rules

            Policy IFD – Curriculum Adoption

            Policy KBCC – News Media Services at Board Meetings

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval of the above policy revisions.  Mr. Shike seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Discussion/Action

 

Use of Refinance Money for Increased School Security Items

 

Mr. Azar presented a proposal for the use of refinance money to purchase additional school security items.

 

This item will be brought back for further discussion.

Use of Refinance Money for Additional Music Equipment

 

Mr. Lisby presented a proposal for the use of refinance money to purchase additional music equipment for our schools.

 

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

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

 

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

 

Voluntary Vision Benefit

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to offer employees the opportunity to purchase a 100% employee paid Vision Insurance Benefit.  He noted that if approved, the recommendation would begin on January 1, 2006 and would be 100% paid by the employee as a voluntary product.

 

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

 

Grants

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval to accept the following grants:

 

            a.            Gifted and Talented Grant for the 2005-2006 school year.

            b.            Reading First Grant in the amount of $331,477.00 for use at

                        Davis Park and West Vigo Elementary Schools.

 

Mr. Burks 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

 

Mr. Shike congratulated Dixie Bee Elementary School on the program that was presented for the Pat Fouty dedication.

 

Mr. Shike asked Mr. Danner if we have projected out fuel costs.  Mr. Shike also inquired about the projected energy savings on gasoline and how that will affect our budget. 

Mr.Thornton and Mr. Danner responded.

 

Mr. Tanoos explained that at the present time we are in a good position to continue supplementing Mr. Danner’s Transportation Fund through the General Fund.

 

Adjournment:   8:15 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary   ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.