VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 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, August 25, 2008 at 7:10 P.M.

The following Board Members were present: Mr. Mel Burks, Mr. Gene Shike,

Mrs. Jackie Lower, Mr. Guille Cox, Dr. Joseph Minnis, Mr. Paul Lockhart, and

Ms. Alpa Patel.

First Call for Citizens Comments

No comments were received.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Burks moved, and Mr. Shike seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

a. Minutes – Regular Meeting – August 11, 2008

b. Accounts Payable Docket

c. Encumbrance Report for Period Ending July 31, 2008

d. Stipend Authorizations

e. Financial Summary of Extra-Curricular Account Activity for the

Period January 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008

f. Financial Status Report – Month Ending July 2008

g. Professional Leave Requests

h. Obsolete Miscellaneous Furniture and Equipment

Discussion

Ms. Deb Kunce, Schmidt Associates, presented an update and general overview of the Feasibility Study. She noted that the Educational Taskforce Committee has been meeting, and will continue to meet for approximately another two weeks. Ms. Kunce commented that the Community Taskforce would begin to meet by early October.

Following response to Board Members question, Ms. Kunce stated she would come before the Board in September with additional details.

New Business

Personnel Report

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

Mr. Shike moved for approval of the Personnel Report. Ms. Patel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

403b Vendor Recommendation

Mr. Tanoos stated that the Benefits Committee concluded a review of 403b vendors doing business with the Vigo County School Corporation employees through payroll deduction. He requested approval of the recommendations listed in the Board Packet.

Dr. Minnis and Mr. Shike commended Mr. Orr for his work in leading this project.

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

(See Proceedings)

Master Agreement Between the Vigo County School Corporation

and the

Vigo County Teachers Association

Mr. Tanoos reported that the Vigo County School Corporation and the Vigo County Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement regarding the Master Agreement. He stated that the agreement was ratified on August 18, 2008 by the membership of the Vigo County Teachers Association and requested approval of the agreement contained in the Board Packet.

Ms. Patel moved for approval. Mr. Lockhart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Emergency Declaration

Mr. Tanoos reported that due to the severe flooding Vigo County experienced in June, repairs were necessary at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School, Honey Creek Middle School, Otter Creek Middle School, and Terre Haute South Vigo High School. He noted that repairs included HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and flooring with an estimated total cost of $100,000.00. Mr. Tanoos requested permission for the use of CPF funds to finance these repairs.

Mr. Shike moved for approval, and Mrs. Lower seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(See Proceedings)

Purchase and Transport of Natural Gas

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of a continuation of the current contract with ProLiance Energy for the purchase and transport of natural gas products. He noted the agreement would be for twenty-four months commencing November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2010.

Discussion with Board Members ensued and it was suggested that the administration revisit this earlier next year for competitive prices.

Mr. Cox moved for approval, and Mr. Burks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Adult Education Night School Changes for 2008-2009 School Year

Mr. Tanoos noted that the recommendation to change the way the Vigo County School Corporation offers Adult Education, as well as Night School Credit Recovery classes is outlined in the Board Packet.

Mr. Burks asked if the changes would allow more students to participate or make it more difficult for students to attend. Mr. Newport replied that it might make it more difficult for some students due to the cost.

Dr. Minnis stated he thinks the charges should be kept as low as possible to encourage students who need these credits to graduate.

Dr. Minnis moved to approve the changes in the method of offering the classes, but to keep the credit courses at $25.00 and leave others at $125.00 with the $125.00 also pertaining to employees. Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Burks, Mrs. Lower, Mr. Cox, Dr. Minnis, Mr. Lockhart, and Ms. Patel voted “yes.” Mr. Shike voted “no.”

Early Intervention Grant

Mr. Tanoos requested approval for an Early Intervention Grant through the Indiana Department of Education. The total grant award is $97,252.00 and will be distributed to Farrington Grove, Meadows, Fuqua, and Franklin Elementary Schools.

Dr. Minnis moved for approval. Mrs. Lower seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Comments/Correspondence/Information

Second Call for Citizens Comments

Comments were received from Mrs. Rose Marie Scott regarding fifth grade class size at Dixie Bee Elementary School.

Committee Reports from Board Members

No reports were given.

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

Mr. Burks inquired about the Kelly substitute teacher services. Representatives from Kelly Services presented an overview of what has been taking place so far and reported that they have 250-300 active substitute teachers in the system at the present time.

Mr. Lockhart commented that we have had a great start to the school year, beginning with the Rally.

Mrs. Lower inquired about enrollment.

Mr. Tanoos replied that at this time we are down approximately 100 students. He noted that he would have a more accurate count in about two weeks.

Ms. Patel asked if certain schools were more affected by the Pfizer move and flooding.

Mrs. Lower said it is important to watch numbers and noted that she appreciates the work of staff and support staff.

Mr. Tanoos stated we had a great start to this school year and it is his opinion that this will be the best year ever.

Adjournment: 8:29 P.M.

Approved:

______________________________President ______________________________

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

______________________________Secretary ______________________________

______________________________Dep. Secy.