VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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 27, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

 

The following Board Members were present:  Mr. Gene Shike, Mrs. Jackie Lower, Mr. Guille Cox, Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Paul Lockhart, Mr. Michael Tom. Mr. Mel Burks was unable to attend this meeting.

 

Mr. Guille Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Spotlight

 

Dr. Kathryn Bauserman, Elementary Education Professor at Indiana State University, and Mrs. Susan Newton, Principal at Meadows Elementary School shared highlights of the Reading Resort Grant.

 

Mr. Shike requested that the Board receive an update when the program is completed in April.

 

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

 

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

 

The Board unanimously agreed to have Josh Zuerner, JOINK, Inc. make a presentation at the next Board Meeting.

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

Mr. Tom moved for approval of the Consent Agenda.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – 1028 Public Hearing – November 13, 2006

 

            2.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – November 13, 2006

 

            3.            Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds

 

            4.            Encumbrance Report – Period Ending October 31, 2006

 

            5.            Claims Docket – November 27, 2006

 

            6.            Financial Status Report – Month Ending October 2006

 

            7.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            8.            Professional Leave Requests

 

            9.            Disposal of Property

 

            10.            Gift

 

                        a.            Hoosier Prairie Elementary School – Monetary Gift of $100.00 to

                                    Kindergarten Programs – Anonymous Patron

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the Personnel Report.

 

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

 

Employment Agreement and Handbook Proposals

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the Employment Agreement and Handbook Proposals for the Food Service Employees.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Insurance Options for the 2006-2007 Policy Year Renewals

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that our current Workers Compensation and Property Casualty Insurance policies expire on November 30th and requested permission to approve the renewal options listed in the Board Packet.  Mr. Kearns and Mrs. Wilson responded to questions from Board Members.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Appointment of Architects/Engineers for 2007 CPF Projects

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that the 2007 Capital Projects Fund Plan contains several items requiring the services of an architect/engineer.  He noted that it is advantageous to initiate these projects early enough to get the initial design and specifications developed in order to bid the projects early in the new year, and requested approval for the firms listed in the Board Packet

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Access Control Bid

 

Mr. Tanoos reported that bids were opened on November 17, 2006 for Access Control Systems at various schools, and requested that contracts be awarded as follows:

 

                        Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.            $198,507.52   Base Bids 1 & 3

                        Crown Electric, Inc.                                 80,480.00            Base Bid 2

 

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

 

Grants

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to approve the following Grants:

 

                        Professional Development Schools Grant – Chauncey Rose Middle School

                        Professional Development Schools Grant – Terre Haute North Vigo H.S.

 

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.

 

Adjournment:   7:50 P.M.

 

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   _____________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres. _____________________________

 

______________________________Secretary  _____________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.