VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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 November 28, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Cox..

Information from Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Tanoos provided a brief overview of meetings and activities that have taken place during the past two weeks.

First Call for Citizen Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

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

The following items were approved:

1. Minutes – November 14, 2005

2. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending October 31, 2005

3. Financial Status Report – Month Ending October 2005

4. Claims Docket – November 28, 2005

5. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Accounts

6. Stipend Authorizations

7. Professional Leave Requests

New Business

Personnel Report

Dr. Minnis moved for approval of the Personnel Report. Mrs. Lower seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commercial Auto and Umbrella Policy

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the renewal quote from Forrest Sherer for the Commercial Auto and Umbrella policies. He noted that the renewal quote is $714,460, which is $90,093 less than last year’s premium.

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

Workers Compensation Renewal

Mr. Tanoos requested permission to accept the quote from Liberty Mutual for the Workers Compensation Policy renewal effective December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006. He noted that this premium has resulted in a reduction of $43,379 over the December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005 policy of $648,793.

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

Health Curriculum Guide

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the Health Curriculum Guide that was presented to the Board at the November 14, 2005 Board Meeting.

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

B.E.A.R. Buddies Grant – Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for Terre Haute South Vigo High School to participate in a B.E.A.R. (Become Energized About Reading) Buddies grant of $994.00 funded by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.

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

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from Ms. Sarah Dillon.

Information and Proposals from Board Members

Mr. Shike requested information on the radon testing at Lost Creek.

Dr. Minnis inquired about how coaches are informed about the IHSAA rules.

Mr. Cox commended the spelling teams from Dixie Bee, Honey Creek, and South Vigo High School.

Adjournment: 7:40 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.