Be it Remembered that a Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Vigo County School Corporation, Vigo County, Indiana, was held at the Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Vigo County, Indiana on the 12th day of March, 2001, at 7:00 P.M., E.S.T. The following Board Members were present: Mr. Gene Shike, Mr. Alferd Hamblen, Mr. Mark May, Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Kenneth Schuster, Mr. Michael Tom, and Mr. Mel Burks.
Superintendent Daniel Tanoos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Comments were received from Mrs. Beverly Thompson.
Mrs. Jan Hawkins, principal at Crawford Elementary School, and members of her staff shared some of the many activities taking place at Crawford School. Mrs. Hawkins thanked Sam’s Club representative, Jane Nelson, and expressed appreciation for their support as a Crawford Elementary School sponsor.
Mr. May moved, and Mr. Tom seconded, approval of the Consent Agenda. All Board Members voted “aye.”
The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
1. Approval of Minutes – Public Hearing – February 26, 2001
2. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting – February 26, 2001
3. Financial Status Report – Month Ending February 2001
4. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending February 28, 2001
5. Professional Leave Requests
Mr. Azar reviewed the recommended changes in Policy JO-E and responded to questions from Board Members.
Mr. Tanoos noted that this recommended policy revision would be brought back for second reading at the April 9th Board Meeting.
Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.
Mr. May moved, and Mr. Schuster seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for Projects at Rio Grande
Elementary School,
Mr. Tanoos recommended that the Board of School Trustees approve the Resolution of Approval of the agreement with Energy Systems Group, LLC, for the guaranteed energy savings projects at Rio Grande, Chauncey Rose, and Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Tom moved, and Mr. May seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
Mr. Tanoos stated that the stage lighting system in the auditorium at Woodrow Wilson Middle School has failed, and needs to be replaced. He noted that replacement of this system has an estimated total cost of $45,000, and there is currently approximately $200,000 remaining in the emergency budget.
Mr. Schuster moved, and Mr. Hamblen seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
Mr. Tanoos stated that bids were opened on March 2, 2001 for the bid of 2001 roofing work at various locations. He recommended that the bid by Laughrey Brothers Roofing and Siding, Inc., be accepted for the roofing work at a cost of $448,108. Mr. Tanoos noted that the Capital Projects budget for this work is $480,000.
Mr. May moved, and Mr. Hamblen seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
Comments were received from Mrs. Kathy Hoffman, Mrs. Robin Plank, Mrs. Beverly Thompson, Mr. Dave Hurst and Mr. Kevin Wallace.
Mr. Shike commented that he talked with Kathy Hoffman, CHANCES for Youth, Mr. Orr, and Mr. Aballi before the meeting regarding the Drug/Alcohol survey that CHANCES for Youth would like to have distributed in the schools. He noted that it is his understanding that this survey is important in order to receive a grant that would benefit students in the Vigo County School Corporation.
Considerable discussion took place. Mr. Orr, Mr. Aballi, and Mrs. Hoffman responded to questions from Board Members concerning the survey.
Dr. Minnis made a motion that the Board approve the survey, but not change the current policy. Mr. Shike seconded, the motion. Mr. Shike, Mr. Hamblen, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, and Mr. Burks voted “aye.” Mr. May voted “no.”
Mr. Burks requested discussion on Policy IIAB and IIAB-E at the April 9th Board Meeting.
Monday, April 9, 2001 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building
Monday, April 23, 2001 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building
ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 P.M.
Approved:
______________________________President ______________________________
______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________
______________________________Secretary ______________________________
______________________________Dep. Secy.