VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008

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, July 28, 20089 at 7:00 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Mr. Paul Lockhart, Ms. Alpa Patel,

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

Dr. Joseph Minnis.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Paul Lockhart led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Resolution of Memoriam

Ms. Alpa Patel presented a Resolution of Memoriam for Mrs. Marsha Reeves, former Secretary, Instructional Materials Center.

Spotlight

The following four area automobile dealers who have generously donated cars for use by our students in the Driver Education program were recognized: Mr. Brian Dorsett of Dorsett Mitsubishi, Mr. Tom Lisella of Sycamore Chevrolet Nissan Hyundai,

Mr. Robert Thompson of Thompson’s Honda, and Mr. Michael Tom of Vigo Dodge.

First Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Shike moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Patel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

1. Minutes – Regular Meeting – July 14, 2008

2. Financial Status Report – Month Ending June 2008

3. Accounts Payable Docket – July 28, 2008

4. Encumbrance Report – Period Ending June 30, 2008

5. Stipend Authorizations

6. Professional Leave Requests

New Business

Personnel Report

Dr. Goeller presented the Personnel Report for Approval.

Mr. Cox moved to approve the Personnel Report. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant

Dr. Goeller presented the Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant for approval.

Mr. Shike moved for approval. Dr. Minnis seconded the motion.

Mr. John Newport responded to questions from Board Members.

Following discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Committee Reports from Board Members

Mr. Lockhart reported on the Vocational Construction Trades program. He noted that the house built last year in Sugar Grove Estates is for sale at $184,900. He said if anyone is interested they could contact him or a realtor of their choice and they would be happy to give them more information regarding the house.

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Deputy Superintendent Goeller

Dr. Minnis noted that it is his understanding that the State Legislature recently passed a law allowing matching funds to be made for donations up to $25,000 to an Education Foundation. He requested information regarding this be brought to the Board at the next Board Meeting.

Mr. Cox inquired about the approximate number of left turns our school busses make, and noted that it is his understanding that left turns cause a considerable amount of wasted gas. He requested that the administration look into this study and report back to the Board.

Mrs. Lower inquired if Kelly Services will require all substitute teachers to attend an AIDS In-service each year. Mr. Orr replied that this is a state mandated requirement.

Mrs. Lower asked if retired teachers would have any priority with Kelly Services when hiring substitutes. Mr. Orr replied that licensed teachers would be considered first.

Dr. Goeller noted that she is sitting in for Superintendent Tanoos this evening while he is attending a conference. She said that she and other staff members attended the Mayor’s reception for guests from our sister city Tajami, Japan on Sunday.

Dr. Goeller also presented a brief overview of staff development in-services, which are being held this summer.

Adjournment: 7:30 P.M.

Approved:

____________________________President ____________________________

____________________________Vice Pres. ____________________________

____________________________Secretary ____________________________

____________________________Dep. Secy.