VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007

 

M I N U T E S

 

 

A meeting of the Board of School Trustees was held at the Vigo County School Corporation Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Dr. Joseph Minnis led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

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

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – 1028 Public Hearing – October 8, 2007

 

            2.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – October 8, 2007

 

            3.            Financial Status Report – September 2007

 

            4.            Accounts Payable Docket – October 22, 2007

 

            5.            Encumbrance Report – Period Ending September 30, 2007

 

            6.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            7.            Professional Leave Requests

 

Discussion

 

Policy DJCA – Quotation Requirement Revisions – First Reading

 

Mr. Etling reviewed the recommended revision to Policy DJCA and noted that the revision would increase the monetary amount requiring a public bid.  Discussion ensued


regarding the wording of the policy revision.  Mr. Etling will make changes and bring this item back for second reading at the November 26th Board Meeting.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

Ms. Patel moved to approve the Personnel Report.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Athletic Policy – Student Code of Conduct

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the proposed Athletic Policy – Student Code of Conduct for approval.  This policy was presented to the Board at the September 24th and October 8th Board Meetings.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Proposed High School New Courses for 2008-2009 School Year

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that the New Course Review Committee met on October 8, 2007 to discuss new course requests at the high school level.  He noted that the following two courses are recommended by the committee to be added to the high school curricular offerings beginning in the 2008-2009 school year:  (1) Ethnic Literature – Grades 9-12, and (2) French Language, Advanced Placement – Grades 9-12.

 

Following discussion, Ms. Patel moved for approval.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

McLean High School Intercom System

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that the intercom system at McLean High School is antiquated and does not have efficient features.  He noted that the intercom replacement projects performed at Davis Park and Farrington Grove Elementary schools came in under budget and there is enough money remaining within the budgeted amount to cover the cost of an intercom upgrade at McLean High School.  Mr. Tanoos requested permission to proceed with the replacement at McLean and noted that the estimated cost is approximately $20,000.

 

Mr. Shike moved for approval.  Ms. Patel 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

 

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of events that have taken place during the past two weeks.

 

Dr. Minnis asked if the Blue Ribbon Committee plans to meet again.

 

Mr. Burks asked how many students are required to create an Advanced Placement class.

 

Ms. Patel commented that Congressman Brad Ellsworth hosted a telephone Town Hall Conference last Monday in his district.  She noted that Congressman Miller is preparing a draft reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, and urged everyone to get involved by contacting Congressman Ellsworth and Congressman Miller to express their thoughts and concerns.

 

Adjournment:  7:28 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.