Be it Remembered that the Organizational Meeting of the Board of School Trusteesof the Vigo County School Corporation, Vigo County, Indiana, was held at theAdministration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Vigo County, Indiana, on the 8^th day of January, 2001, at 7:00 P.M., E.S.T.The following Board Members were present:Mr. Michael Tom, Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, Mr. Alferd Hamblen, Mr. Mark May and Mr. Kenneth Schuster.Mr. Shike noted that Dr. Minnis is out of town on business, and unable to attend the meeting this evening.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gene Shike.

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

Designation of Temporary Chairperson

Mr. Shike stated that if there were no objections from Board Members, he would serve as temporary chairperson.There were no objections.

Election of President

Mr. Tom moved that Mr. Burks be elected Board President.Mr. Schuster seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Election of Vice President

Mr. May moved that Dr. Minnis be elected Vice President.Mr. Shike seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Election of Secretary

Mr. Shike moved that Mr. Tom be elected Secretary.Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Election of Deputy Secretary

Mr. Shike moved that Mr. May be elected Deputy Secretary.Mr. Tom seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Election of Indiana School Boards Association Legislative Liaison Member

Mr. Tom moved that Mr. Shike serve as the Indiana School Boards Association Legislative Liaison member.Mr. Shuster seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Election of Board of Finance Officers and Summary of Investments for 2001

Mr. May moved, and Mr. Shike seconded, approval of the Board of Finance Officers and the Summary of Investments for 2001.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

(See Proceedings)

Designation of Depositories for Deposits and Investments

Mr. Hamblen moved, and Mr. Tom seconded, approval of the designation of depositories for deposits and investments.All Board Members voted “aye.”

(See Proceedings)

Appointment of Vigo County School Corporation Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer

Mr. May moved that Mr. Thomas Thornton be elected to serve as the Vigo County School Corporation Treasurer, and Mrs. Peggy Roloff be elected to serve as Deputy Treasurer.Mr. Tom seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Appointment of Board Member to Attend Meetings of the Parent Advisory Council

Mr. Shike moved that Mr. Hamblen be elected to attend meetings of the Parent Advisory Council.Mr. Tom seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Appointment of Board Member to Serve on the Board of Directors

of the

Vigo County Education Foundation

Mr. May noted that Dr. Minnis has served on the Education Foundation for a number of years, and recommended that Dr. Minnis continue to serve in this capacity.Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Appointment of Board Member to Attend Meetings

of the

Vocational Advisory Council

Mr. May moved that Mr. Tom be appointed to continue representing the Board at meetings of the Vocational Advisory Council.Mr. Hamblen seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

Calendar of Board Meeting Dates for 2001

Mr. Shike moved, that the Board hold two meetings in July instead of the one indicated on the proposed calendar.Mr. May seconded the motion.All Board Members present voted “aye.”

(See Proceedings)

Special Presentation

Mr. Tanoos and Mr. Burks presented Mr. Shike a plaque in appreciation of his serving as President of the Board of School Trustees this past year, and his dedicated service to the students, staff and school community.

Adjournment:7:20 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President_____________________________

______________________________Vice Pres._____________________________

______________________________ Secretary_____________________________

______________________________ Dep. Secy.