VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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, December 10, 2007 at 7:00 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

Ms. Alpa Patel.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop #30.

Spotlight

Mr. Bill Bruce and Mr. Scott Moore highlighted the Scholastic Reading Counts and Scholastic Reading Inventory. Ms. Kathy Deal, Media Specialist at Riley Elementary School made a presentation regarding the Reading Counts Program.

First Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Shike moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – November 26, 2007

2. Year-End Transfers for Capital Projects Fund Projects

3. Stipend Authorizations

4. Contract Approval

5. Professional Leave Requests

Discussion

Schmidt Associates presented a long range corporation feasibility study for future consideration and responded to questions from Board Members. A Plan to Plan meeting will be scheduled in January to map out plans for future action.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

Salary and Benefit Recommendation for Employee Groups – 2008

Mr. Tanoos presented the 2008 salary and benefit recommendation for the following employee groups: Administrative Employees, Administrative Clerical Employees, Deputy Superintendent, Education Assistant Employees, Executive Secretary, Food Service Employees, Superintendent’s Contract, Managerial Employees, Miscellaneous Classified Employees, School Clerical Employees, Technical Service Employees, and Custodial/Maintenance Employees. He noted that all of the recommended salary and benefit increases fall within the parameter established by the Board of School Trustees at a 4.1% total package.

Mr. Cox moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. Mr. Burks, Mr. Shike,

Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Dr. Minnis, and Ms. Patel voted “yes.” Mr. Lockhart voted “yes” on all of the above mentioned groups except the Custodial Maintenance agreement. He “abstained” on the Custodial Maintenance agreement because he has a family member in that group.

Purchasing Policy DJCA

Mr. Tanoos presented Purchasing Policy DJCA as Third Reading. Mr. Burks moved for approval. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously

(See Proceedings)

Architect Recommendation for West Vigo Middle School Project

Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were received and opened on December 4, 2007 for the gymnasium addition for West Vigo Middle School. He noted that Hannig Construction, Inc., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. and recommended that an “intent to award” letter be issued by the project architect, Schmidt Associates, to Hannig Construction.

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

Statement Establishing Goals for Expenditures

Mr. Tanoos recommended that the Board of School Trustees adopt the following goal statement for Expenditure Categories:

The Vigo County School Corporation shall strive to increase the

percentage for the student instructional expenditure categories as

compared to the other expenditure categories as described in

IC 20-42.5-3-4 for the next fiscal year by identifying efficiencies

in all expenditure categories.

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

Grants

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of the following grants:

1. Professional Development Schools Grant – Fayette Elementary School

2. Professional Development Schools Grant – West Vigo High School

3. Economic Education Grant – Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary

School

4. School Improvement Grant and Early Intervention Grant for Deming Elementary School and Terre Town Elementary School

5. Title V Grant

(Please See Proceedings)

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

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

Comments were received from the following citizens:

a. Mrs. Rose Marie Scott – Fourth grade class sizes at Dixie Bee Elementary

b. Mrs. Dawn McCracken – Fourth grade class sizes at Dixie Bee Elementary

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Cox commended Dr. Goeller and teachers for ISTEP performance improvements.

Mrs. Lower noted that the Graduation Rate Percentages also improved.

Mr. Tanoos presented a brief overview of events that took place during the last two weeks, and noted that the Pizza Hut Classic will take place during Winter Break. He also thanked the Board for allowing teachers and the administration to conduct ISTEP

remediation classes.

Adjournment: 8:45 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.