VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008

7:00 P.M.

M I N U T E S

A meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Vigo County School Corporation was held at the Vigo County School Corporation Administration Building, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Paul Lockhart,

Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike, Mrs. Jackie Lower, and Mr. Guille Cox.

Due to a family commitment, Ms. Patel was unable to attend the Board Meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Joseph Minnis.

Spotlight

Appreciation was extended to the Perry family of the Oakley Foundation for their generous grant to support the Math Magic Saturday Program. A video showing students enjoying the Math Magic Saturday Program, as well as excerpts from Principals, teachers, and parents was shared.

First Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

a. Minutes – Regular Meeting – February 11, 2008

b. Accounts Payable Docket for February 25, 2008

c. Encumbrance Report Dated January 31, 12008

d. Two Year Old Outstanding Checks

e. Stipend Authorizations

f. Professional Leave Requests

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.

Mr. Burks moved for approval of the Personnel Report. Mrs. Lower seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Proposed Use of Bond Refinancing Funds

Mr. Tanoos stated that the Elementary School Bond Refinancing of 2007 generated approximately $435,000 more than originally anticipated as a result of the interest rate on the bond issuance date and the closing of the original construction and bond issuance funds. He requested permission to use up to $375,000 of the above mentioned funds in combination with already allocated refinancing and Capital Projects funds to purchase elementary, middle and high school classroom furniture.

Following discussion, Dr. Minnis moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Grant

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of a Professional Development Schools Grant for Chancey Rose Middle School.

Dr. Minnis moved for approval. Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

Dr. Minnis recommended that the corporation not appeal the Property Tax Shortfall for 2007.

Mr. Cox indicated that an appeal should be considered in light of current legislative action.

Mr. Shike also indicated that an appeal should possibly be considered since we do not know for sure how much support we can expect from the state to fund full day kindergarten.

Mrs. Lower said there is still plenty of time before a decision has to be made. She asked

Mrs. Wilson to gather information and bring this subject back to the Board in a month or so.

Superintendent Tanoos presented an overview of meetings and activities that have taken place during the past two weeks. He invited everyone to attend the “Simply the Best” basketball game on Wednesday, February 27^th and noted that all proceeds would go to the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club.

Adjournment: 7:48 P.M.

Approved:

_____________________________President ______________________________

_____________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

_____________________________Secretary ______________________________

_____________________________Dep. Secy.