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 14TH DAY OF MAY, 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.
Mr. Tom read a Resolution of Memoriam for Mrs. Betty Lou
Patterson, formerly a bus driver for the Vigo County School Corporation.
Mr. Shike read a Resolution of Memoriam for Mr. John Valle, formerly a teacher for the Vigo County School Corporation, and a former member of the Vigo County School Corporation Board of School Trustees.
(NONE)
Teri Bennett, Woodrow Wilson teacher, recognized the
efforts of Mrs. Nancy Young, professional artist from Springfield, Illinois,
who donated her time to instruct students in the Bob Ross oil painting
technique. Mrs. Bennett introduced the
Woodrow Wilson students who were involved in Mrs. Young’s classes, and
presented Mr. Tanoos with Mrs. Young’s painting.
Mr. Shike moved, and Mr. Schuster seconded, approval of the Consent Agenda. All Board Members voted “aye.”
The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – April 23, 2001
2. Financial Status Report – Month of April 2001
3. Encumbrance Report – Month of April 2001
4. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds
5. Professional Leave Requests
6. Gift – Soccer Booster Program of Terre Haute South Vigo High School – Lighting and building complex for soccer field.
Proposed Integrated Pest Management Policy (Second Reading)
Mr. Danner reviewed the proposed Integrated Pest Management Policy, and responded to questions. Mr. Shike recommended that this be brought back to the May 29th Board Meeting for third reading.
Mr. Danner reviewed the Integrated Pest Management regulations and responded to questions from Mr. Shike. This will be brought back to the May 29th Board Meeting for action.
Mr. Azar presented a report on textbook rental, including
a summary of debt and an outlook forecast.
Mr. Azar also included in his report information about the methods and
procedures used for collections.
Following his report, Mr. Azar and Mr. Thornton responded to questions.
(See Proceedings)
NEW BUSINESS
Personnel Report
Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for
approval.
Mr. Tom moved, and Mr. Minnis seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.
Purchase of General Furniture and Equipment for North and South Vigo High Schools
Mr. Tanoos noted that bids were received and opened for
General Furniture and Equipment for Terre Haute North Vigo and Terre Haute
South Vigo High Schools on April 20, 2001.
Mr. Tanoos requested that contracts be awarded to the following vendors
for a total cost of $59,515.72: CCIT,
Central Indiana Marketing, Lee Company, Micro Warehouse, School Specialty,
Shick School & Office Supply, and Thiemann Office Products.
Mr. Shike moved, and Dr. Minnis seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
(See Proceedings)
School Calendars for 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of the
school calendars for 2002-03, and 2003-04.
He noted that the calendars are the result of a collaborative effort
between the Vigo County School Corporation Administration and the Vigo County
Teachers Association.
Mr. May moved, and Mr. Hamblen seconded, approval. All Board Members voted “aye.”
(See Proceedings)
Summer Youth Program
Mr. Tanoos requested permission for the Career
Technology and Adult Education office to submit a proposal to the Western
Indiana Workforce Investment Board, Inc., for a summer program for youth that
are economically and academically disadvantaged. He noted that, if approved, the program would begin June 11
through August 3, 2001.
Mr. Shike moved,
and Mr. Schuster seconded, approval.
All Board Members voted “aye.”
COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION
Second Call for
Citizen Comments
Comments were received from Mrs. Beverly Thompson, and Mr.
Larry Faulkner.
Mr. Burks asked Mr. Tanoos to look into Mr. Faulkner’s
concern. Mr. Tanoos responded that the
administration has done that, and does not know what else can be done. He noted that both Mr. Lisby and Mr. Newport
have addressed Mr Faulkner’s concerns to the fullest of their ability, but
would be willing to meet again. He
suggested that if another meeting is in order, perhaps Mr. Burks would like to
meet with them.
Information and Proposals form Board Members
Mr. Shike suggested that everyone contact their Senators
and Representatives regarding State aid for textbooks.
Mr. Tanoos commented that he would like Board Members and
citizens to know how pleased and honored that he has been to work with the
Warden Lappen, and the city, county, state, and national officials on dealing
with the situation of closing and opening school regarding the execution that
was originally scheduled for May 16th at the Federal prison.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 –
7:00 P.M. – Administration Building
Monday, June 11, 2001 –
7:00 P.M. – Administration Building
ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 P.M.
Approved:
______________________________President ______________________________
______________________________Vice
Pres. ______________________________
______________________________Secretary ______________________________
______________________________Dep.
Secy.