THE STATUTORY MEETING REGARDING THE 2002 BUDGET WAS HELD AT THE VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 686 WABASH AVENUE, VIGO COUNTY, INDIANA, ON THE 10^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.

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

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY DR. JOSEPH MINNIS.

FIRST CALL FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS

(none)

2002 BUDGET

Mr. Thornton briefly reviewed the following proposed 2002 Budget, which was presented to the Board at the Public Hearing on August 27, 2001, and requested Board approval.

Appropriation Reduction Resolution – Debt Service Fund

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

(See Attachment A)

Resolution to Adopt a Transportation Bus Replacement Plan

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

(See Attachment B)

Resolution to Adopt a Capital Projects Fund Plan

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

(See Attachment C)

Resolution of Appropriations – Budget Form No. 4

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

(See Attachment D)

Resolution of Tax Rates – Budget Form No. 5

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

(See Attachment E)

Second Call for Citizen Comments

(none)

Adjournment: 7:10 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.