VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2005

6:30 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 24, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Mrs. Jackie Lower led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vocational Education Discussion

Mr. Cox explained that the meeting convened early this evening to have discussion about the possibility of improving our Vocational Education program with money derived from the refinancing of bonds.

Mr. Lockhart, Chairperson of the Board Committee for Vocational Education, noted that he met with Mr. Pierce and discussed some of the areas that might be included in the process.

Mr. Lisby reviewed the corporation’s work with the Job Skills Taskforce, and the Workforce Investment Board.

Mr. Pierce briefly reviewed the Vocational Curriculum Guide, and responded to questions from Board Members.

Following discussion, the Board decided to visit vocational sites within our schools as their next step toward looking at what is being done in vocational education.

Resolution of Memoriam

Mr. Shike presented a Resolution of Memoriam for Dr. Geneva Ross, former Coordinator of Language Arts Curriculum, Reading Consultant, and Grade 1 Teacher.

Spotlight

Students and staff that traveled to Tajimi, Japan this year as part of our continuing student exchange program were introduced, and shared some of their learning experiences.

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos briefly reviewed meetings and activities that have taken place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Bernard Ridens, Executive Director of the Vigo County Taxpayers Association, and Mr. David Decker, teacher at South Vigo High School.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Burks moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Dr. Minnis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting October 10, 2005

2. Financial Status Report – Month Ending September 2005

3. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending September 30, 2005

4. Accounts Payable Docket – October 24, 2005

5. Stipend Authorizations

6. Purchase of Equipment from Donation

7. Professional Leave Requests

Discussion/Action

Proposed Budget for Increased School Security

Mr. Azar presented information in regard to the use of refinance money to be used for increased school security items, and responded to questions from Board Members.

Following discussion, Mr. Tom moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. Mr. Burks, Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Lockhart, and Mr. Tom voted “yes.” Mr. Shike “abstained.”

Discussion

Revised Policy IKF

Mr. Lisby presented Revised Policy IKF (High School Graduation Requirements) as “Second Reading”, and responded to questions from Board Members.

This policy will be brought back as “Third Reading” at the November 14^th Board Meeting.

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for Board approval.

Mrs. Lower moved for approval of the Personnel Report. Mr. Shike seconded the motion. Mr. Burks, Mr. Shike, Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Dr. Minnis, and Mr. Tom voted “yes.” Mr. Lockhart voted “yes” on all items, but “abstained” on item V2. because of conflict of interest.

Proposed High School New Courses 2006-2007

Mr. Tanoos requested approval to add the proposed new high school courses for 2006-2007 as listed in the Board Packet.

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

(See Proceedings)

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from Mr. Bernard Ridens, Executive Director of the Vigo County Taxpayers Association, and Mr. David Decker, teacher at South Vigo High School.

Adjournment: 8:15 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President _____________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. _____________________________

______________________________Secretary _____________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.