VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007

 

 

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 October 8, 2007 at 7:10 P.M.

 

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

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

 

First Call for Citizens Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Consent Agenda

 

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

 

The following Consent Agenda items were approved:

 

            1.            Minutes – Regular Meeting – September 24, 2007

 

            2.            Stipend Authorizations

 

            3.            Professional Leave Requests

 

Athletic Policy – Student Code of Conduct – Second Reading

 

This item was presented to the Board as “First Reading” at the September 24, 2007 Board Meeting.  Mr. Lisby reviewed the proposed changes in the Athletic Policy-Student Code of Conduct and responded to questions from the Board.

 

This item will be brought back for “Third Reading” at the October 22nd Board Meeting.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report.

 

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

 

Grants

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the following Grants for approval:

 

            1.            Title II Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and

                        Immigrant Students Grant

 

            2.            Professional Development Schools Grant – Deming Elementary School

 

            3.            Indiana Mathematics Initiative Professional Development Plan

 

Following discussion, Dr. Minnis moved for approval.  Mr. Lockhart 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

 

Mr. Cox commended the PALS group for their great program on helping with literacy skills.

 

Dr. Minnis inquired about bus bids and warranty selection.  He asked if the warranties are applicable to all bidders and asked for explanations on warranty parts that some bidders do not have.

 

Mr. Danner responded that the lowest bid was not accepted for a number of reasons and warranty was one issue on such things as water pumps and turbo.  He noted that other school districts require similar warrantees.

 

Dr. Minnis asked what the decided recommended brand was.  Mr. Danner responded that the recommended brand is International.

 

Mr. Shike suggested that a sign be placed on the east lot of the Administration Building stating that the lot is for school business only.

 

Mr. Shike noted that he received a call from a retired principal suggesting that an area be set-aside for an Educators Hall of Fame instead of continuing to name portions of buildings after educators that are still living in the community.

 

Mr. Shike stated that he was upset with the article that was published in the newspaper stating that the State Police inspection showed that the majority of our school bus fleet was not up to code at the time of their inspection.  He stated that the administration needs to be sure that does not happen again.

 

Mr. Tanoos replied that the administration agrees that we must have the best bus fleet and explained that during the first inspection some buses didn’t pass, but all were approved and passed before they were put on the road.  He stated that in the future the administration would be sure the buses are ready for the first round of inspections.

 

Mr. Cox stated that he is satisfied that Mr. Tanoos has taken internal steps to correct this issue.

 

Mr. Burks stated there is a group exploring our participation in the MIC Conference and asked for information on our athletic and academic participation in that conference.

 

Mr. Tanoos provided a brief overview of events that took place during the past two weeks.

 

Mrs. Lower commended the CHANCES for Youth fundraiser “Dancing with the Stars” that took place last Friday and noted that Superintendent Tanoos took First Place in the dance contest.

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that Friday was an exceptional day for kids because of two successful fundraisers.

 

Adjournment:   7:45 P.M.

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President   ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres.  ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary   ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.

 

 

 

 

A tape of Board Meeting Proceedings is available for review, upon request, in the Superintendent’s Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vigo County School Corporation Will Equip Students With Lifelong Skills and Prepare Them to Become Productive and Responsible Citizens.