VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006

 

 

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 November 13, 2006 at 7:15 P.M. following the 1028 Hearing.

 

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.

 

Spotlights

 

Mrs. Pamela Anshutz, Dixie Bee and Farrington Grove Elementary Schools’ art teacher was recognized for being chosen as the 2006 Indiana Outstanding Art Educator by the Art Education Association of Indiana.

 

Mr. Jim Boland, special education teacher at Terre Haute North Vigo High School was recognized for being selected as the 2007 Vigo County School Corporation Teacher of the Year.

 

Mr. Mick Newport, Principal at Terre Haute North Vigo High School was recognized as being selected as the Indiana Association of School Principals 2006 District VIII Principal of the Year.

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of activities and meetings that took place during the past two weeks.

 

First Call for Citizens 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 – Regular Meeting – Monday, October 23, 2006

 

            2.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            3.            Purchase of Equipment from a Vigo County Education Foundation Grant

 

            4.            Professional Leave Requests

 

            5.            Gifts

 

                        a.            Vigo County School Corporation High Schools - $500.00 each for

                                    Project 48 – Vigo County Education Foundation

 

                        b.            Otter Creek Middle School – Love Seat and Couch for the Faculty

                                    Lounge – Mr. and Mrs. Brent Mier.

 

Discussion

 

Criminal History Information GCDF – Second Reading

 

Mr. Azar presented the revised Criminal History Information Policy GCDF for second reading.  Discussion ensued in regard to a change in the wording.  Mr. Azar stated he would make changes and bring this back for third reading at the November 27th Board Meeting.

 

Self Insurance-Workers Compensation

 

Mr. Kearns presented alternatives to the Vigo County School Corporation’s current Workers Compensation Policy.  This proposal will be brought back to the Board at the November 27th Board Meeting.

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

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

 

Employee Agreement and Handbook Proposals

 

Permission was requested for approval of the following Employee Agreement and Handbook Proposals:

 

            a.            Education Assistants

 

            b.            Addendum to Superintendent’s Contract

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Recommendation for Approval of the Qualified Provider

for Guaranteed Savings Contracts

 

Permission was requested to approve a Resolution covering the selection of Energy Systems Group as the Qualified Provider for the Guaranteed Energy Operational Savings Contract.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Authorization to Commit Resources for Community-Supported/Residential Services

 

Permission was requested to approve this Resolution, which is necessary to allow Superintendent Tanoos to sign for such services as community-supported/residential services.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Grants

 

Permission was requested to approve the following Grants:

 

            a.            Professional Development Schools Grant – West Vigo High School

 

            b.            Professional Development Schools Grant – South Vigo High School

 

            c.            Cinergy Grant – Ouabache Elementary School

 

            d.            Professional Development Schools Grant – Fuqua Elementary School

 

            e.            Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG)

 

            f.            Reading is Fundamental Grant – Consolidated Elementary School

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizen Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Information and Proposals from Board Members

 

Mr. Shike recognized the Principal Advisory Group from Fuqua Elementary School who was in attendance at the meeting this evening.

 

Adjournment:  8:15 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

 

______________________________President  _____________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres. _____________________________

 

______________________________Secretary  _____________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.