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 13^TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2001, AT 7:00 P.M., E.S.T.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Superintendent Tanoos.

A Resolution of Memoriam was presented by Mr. Tom in memory of Mrs. Donna Wernz, former Vigo County School Corporation elementary counselor.

Mr. Tanoos announced the following special meetings:

1. Wednesday, November 14, 2001 – 2:00 p.m.

NorthWest Evaluation Association will present their testing program.

2. Thursday, November 29, 2001 – 2:45 p.m.

Comments were received from Mrs. Kathy Miley, and Mrs. Kathy Hoffman.

Students and adults that traveled to Tajimi, Japan this past summer were introduced, and shared some of their experiences while in Tajimi.

Mr. May moved, and Dr. Minnis seconded, approval of the Consent Agenda. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – October 22, 2001
2. Financial Status Report – Month Ending October 2001
3. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending October 31, 201
4. Professional Leave Requests
6. Gifts

1. Chauncey Rose Middle School - $300.00 for Cheerleading

Uniforms – Veterans of Foreign Wars Lawton Byrum

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2. Deming Elementary School – Monetary Award of $100.00 for

Mr. Lisby presented information detailing responses from a survey of teachers, students, and parents regarding trimester scheduling taking place in the Vigo County School Corporation.

Considerable discussion took place between Board Members regarding concern of the percentage of students surveyed, scheduling, if trimester is really working, and the need to broaden numbers in the survey next year.

Mr. Lisby concluded that the administration will use the data, along with other observational information, to make trimester scheduling work for all of our students. He commented that he does not anticipate bringing a recommendation to the Board to change the scheduling format.

Mr. Lisby presented changes to update current language using State Board approved titles and career technology education wording.

These policies will be brought back for second reading at the November 26^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Lisby presented "Draft" Policy IDK for discussion, noting that Indiana Code 5111AC 6-2-1-10 requires that the school corporation have a policy that prohibits "retaining a student in a grade level for the sole purpose of improving the student’s ability to participate in extra-curricular athletic programs."

This proposed policy will be brought back for second reading at the November 26^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Aballi presented the proposed revision of Policies JHCD-R, JHCD, and JHCB-R for discussion. Mrs. Pam Cox responded to questions from Board Members, and noted the approximate number of medications that are administered per day.

Mr. Shike commented that a doctor approached him, and perhaps if someone could address the Medical Association,maybe medication could be administered to some students before school or after school rather than during the school day.

These policies will be brought back for second reading at the November 26^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Aballi presented the proposed policy revision JF-R, noting that this revision brings the Vigo County School Corporation closer in line with the state statute.

Mr. Hamblen noted it is his belief that we already have a good policy in place as far the discipline action that could be taken against a student.

Mr. May commented that it is his belief that the policy is working that we now have and wouldn’t mind leaving it as is.

Mr. Tom suggested that perhaps a warning could be issued for a first offense before ticketing a student in possession of tobacco.

Dr. Minnis commented that we should support the law. He noted that if we don’t like it we should change it, otherwise we have no choice but to do what the law requires.

Following considerable discussion, he was decided that this proposed policy revision will be brought back for second reading at the November 26^th Board Meeting.

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

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

Mr. Bauer presented the Resolution for sale and purchase of property from Bemis Company, Inc.

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

See Attachment A)

Mr. Tanoos noted that bids were received and opened for Petroleum Products on November 5, 2001, and the committee recommends that the Board of School Trustees reject both bids and authorize the school district’s Transportation Director to purchase all petroleum products on the open market. He stated that none of the bidders met the requirements in the special conditions which state that "a firm price for the year is required."

Considerable discussion took place, including the suggestion that bidders be given more time to respond.

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

Mr. Tanoos noted that the 2002 Capital Projects Fund Plan contains several items requiring the services of an architect/engineer. He commented that it is advantageous to initiate these projects early enough to get the initial design and specifications developed in order to bid the projects in January and February of each year.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the new courses that were approved by the committee to be added to the high school curricular offerings beginning in the 2002-2003 school year.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for the Union Hospital Child Development program to use the Ouabache Elementary School facility for the summer of 2002. He noted that the Vigo County School Corporation would charge a fee of $3500 for the use of the facility.

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

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the change of JCA-EE, Permit Application Forms, which would allow for the establishment of a specified check and balance process protecting the corporation attendance boundaries, and the student’s opportunities within the corporation.

Mr. Shike moved approval for the revision of procedures as established by Policy Exhibit JCA-EE effective August 21, 2001. Mr. May seconded, the motion. Mr. Burks, Mr. Shike, and Mr. May voted "aye." Mr. Schuster "abstained", Dr. Minnis Mr. Tom, and Mr. Hamblen voted "no." The motion was voted down.

After discussion, Mr. Tom moved approval for the revision of procedures as established by Policy Exhibit JCA-EE effective September 13, 2001. Dr. Minnis seconded, the motion. Dr. Minnis, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Tom, Mr. Burks, Mr. Hamblen, and Mr. May voted "aye." Mr. Shike "abstained."

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for the Safe Haven and Safe/Drug Free Schools Grants.

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

Comments were received from Mr. Clayton Sparks, Mr. Jeff Hills, and Mrs. Georgia Mell.

Mr. Schuster moved that beginning immediately, all schools start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. May seconded the motion. All Board Members voted "aye."

Mr. May commented that he would like the Board to really think about keeping Crawford School open, and not just do a quick vote to close it.

Mr. Tanoos thanked Brenda Allen for directing the schools in decorating for Veteran’s Day.

Mr. Tanoos noted that the Zero Tolerance Committee has been meeting, and Mr. Aballi is planning to make a presentation to the Board in the near future.

Mr. Tanoos will have something very positive to announce in the near future regarding our textbook debt.

Mr. Tanoos noted that we have worked very closely with our insurance carrier regarding use of school facilities. The policy gives the superintendent of schools the authority to grant permission of the use of facilities by student groups and by parent groups associated with the school. He noted that with that in mind, and after having met with Mr. Dinkel of Forrest Sherer, we have approved for the Prairie Creek group to use Hoosier Prairie School for their reunion without charge.

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

Monday, December 10, 2001 – 7:00 P.M. – Administration Building

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.