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 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001, AT 7:00 P.M., E.S.T.

THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: MR. MARK MAY, DR. JOSEPH MINNIS, MR. KENNETH SCHUSTER, MR. MICHAEL TOM, MR. MEL BURKS, MR. GENE SHIKE, AND MR. ALFERD HAMBLEN.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Michael Tom led the Pledge of Allegiance.

First Call for Citizen Comments

(none)

 

Spotlight

Mrs. Donna McLeish, and Mrs. Holly Pies introduced Mrs. Susan Clements, math teacher at Terre Haute South Vigo High School, and Mr. Bob Fischer, math teacher at Honey Creek Middle School. Mrs. Clements and Mr. Fischer recently received national awards

Consent Agenda

Mr. May moved, and Mr. Hamblen seconded, approval. All Board Members voted "aye."

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

    1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – October 8, 2001
    2. Accounts Payable Docket – October 22, 2001
    3. Permission to Purchase Equipment from Extra-Curricular Funds
    4. Professional Leave Requests
    5. Gift – Chauncey Rose Middle School – Monetary gift of $300.00 to be used for cheerleading uniforms – American Legion Post 104.
    6. Gift – West Vigo Middle School – Monetary support totaling more than $3700.00 to provide a school trip for the students at the end of the school year – Gibson Family, Patterson Family, and Mr. Ken DePasse.

Report

Assessment Progress

Dr. Karen Goeller, Mrs. Brenda Allen, Mrs. Donna McLeish, and Mrs. Cinda Taylor highlighted components of the new comprehensive assessment system required by Public Law 221, as well as the work of the Assessment Committee during the 2000-2001 school year. They also responded to questions from Board Members about the Northwest Evaluation Association.

Dr. Minnis commented that he was impressed with the presentation he attended by the Northwest Evaluation Association, and asked if the Board would also be able to hear from them.

Mr. Tanoos responded that the administration initially thought they would make the presentation this evening about the Assessment Committee’s findings, and then if the Board wants to have NorthWest present their material we will make contact with them.

Mr. Shike commented that he would like to have Northwest Evaluation Association and Terra Nova present their programs to the Board in a special meeting that would be open to the public.

Mr. Burks asked if any of the assessment tests measure motivation.

Following considerable discussion, Mr. Tanoos stated that the administration would contact NorthWest Evaluation Association and Terra Nova to schedule special meetings with them.

Discussion

Revision of Procedures as Established by Policy Exhibit JCA-EE

Mr. Orr presented the revision of procedures as established by Policy

JCA-EE, and responded to questions from Board Members. Mr. Orr noted that the change of JCA-EE, Permit Application Forms, provides for the requested change by the Board and does not alter, in any way, the Permit Policy JCA.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for Board approval.

Mr. Tom moved, and Mr. Hamblen seconded, approval. All Board Members voted "aye."

Teacher Assistant Handbook Recommendation

Mr. Tanoos presented the Teacher Assistant Agreement for approval. He noted that the agreement is within the budget parameters and represents a fair and equitable package.

Mr. Hamblen moved, and Mr. Tom seconded, approval. All Board Members voted "aye."

Grants

Mr. Tanoos presented the following grants for approval:

    1. Four Blocks Literacy Grant – DeVaney and Crawford Elementary Schools
    2. Juvenile Accountability Grant
    3. School Library Printed Materials for 2001-2003 – Application and Grant Award Agreement
    4. Reading is Fundamental Mini-Grant – Fayette Elementary School
    5. Region Seven Tech Prep Grant

Dr. Minnis moved, and Mr. Shike seconded, approval. All Board Members voted "aye."

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizen Comments

(none)

Information and Proposals from Board Members

Mr. Shike asked if it is correct that outside groups using our school facilities must carry a one million-dollar insurance policy.

Mr. Tanoos responded that our insurance carrier has said that those groups of thirty or more need to have insurance coverage to protect the school corporation.

Mr. Shike asked if the one million-dollar coverage was our policy.

Mr. Danner responded yes, that is our written policy.

Mr. Burks requested that the Board be provided a copy of this particular policy regarding the need for insurance coverage for those groups of thirty or more.

Mr. Tanoos stated that he would call our insurance carrier to check our policy with them, and will mail information out to the Board later in the week. He noted that this policy wasn’t enforced to damage anyone, but to protect the school corporation.

Mr. Tanoos commended the students at Deming Elementary School who came up with a creative way to help celebrate our great country. He noted that they took grocery bags from Baeslers Market, decorated them with patriotic symbols, and then gave them back to the grocery store so people checking out would have decorated bags.

Mr. Shike inquired as to how we came out on the ability to pay our employees who are called up for active duty during the military conflict.

Mr. Tanoos responded that we are waiting for response from Indianapolis.

Future Meetings

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Monday, November 26, 2001 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Adjournment: 8:50 P.M.

 

Approved:

______________________________President _____________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. _____________________________

______________________________Secretary _____________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.