VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 686 WABASH AVENUE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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, October 27, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.

 

The following Board Members were present:  Mr. Guille Cox, Dr. Joseph Minnis,

Mr. Paul Lockhart, Ms. Alpa Patel, Mr. Mel Burks, and Mrs. Jackie Lower.  Mr. Shike was unable to attend the meeting this evening.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Mr. Burks and guest Ms. Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Resolution of Memoriam

 

Ms. Patel presented a Resolution of Memoriam for Mrs. Willa Mae Umphries, former member of the Board of School Trustees.

 

Spotlight

 

Terre Haute South Vigo High School Counselors were honored for receiving the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award.

 

First Call For Citizen 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:

 

            Minutes – Regular Meeting – September 22, 2008

            Accounts Payable Docket – Dated October 27, 2008

            Encumbrance Report – Period Ending September 30, 2008

                   Financial Status Report – Month Ending September 30, 2008

                   Stipend Authorizations

                   Professional Leave Requests

                   Gift – Vigo County School Corporation Parent Literacy Initiative - $15,000.00 –

                              Anonymous Donor

 

Discussion

 

Vigo County Schools Aims and Goals

 

Mr. Tanoos reviewed the latest edition of the Vigo County Schools Aims and Goals

2008-2009 and requested permission from the Board to change the title from Vigo County Schools Aims and Goals to Vigo County School Corporation Aims and Goals.

 

Ms. Patel moved to approve the change of title to Vigo County School Corporation Aims and Goals.  Mr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

New Business

 

Personnel Report

 

Mr. Tanoos presented the Personnel Report for approval.  Dr. Minnis moved to approve the Personnel Report.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Rose-Hulman Tele-Mentoring Program – West Vigo High School

 

Dr. Goeller presented an overview of the Rose-Hulman Tele-Mentoring Program with West Vigo High School.  She noted that the program will involve thirty-six female students at West Vigo High School and the mentoring will involve reviewing SAT prep skills in English/Language Arts and mathematics.

 

Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Tele-Mentoring Program.  Dr. Minnis seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Proposed High School New Courses for 2009-2010 School Year

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for approval of the following new courses recommended by the committee for the 2009-2010 school year.  The courses recommended are World History, Advanced Placement (Grade 10), and Geography and History of the World (Grade 10).

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval.  Ms. Patel seconded he motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

Art Spaces – Max Ehrmann Sculpture

 

Mr. Tanoos requested permission for Art Spaces to place a life-size bronze sculpture of Max Ehrmann, seated on a bench, to be placed at the corner of Wabash Avenue and 7th street. He noted that the project would require use of one parking space in the school corporation parking lot, and Art Spaces will work with city government and the Vigo county school corporation on any easement issues.

 

      Mr. Cox moved for approval.  Mrs. Lower seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Technology Plan as Required by the Indiana Department of Education

 

Mr. Tanoos stated that every three years we are required by the Indiana Department of Education to submit a Technology Plan.  The new plan outlines our technology Aims and Goals with strategies to achieve them, and will cover years 2009-2011.

 

Mr. Lockhart moved for approval of the new Technology Plan.  Mr. Burks seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Vigo County School Corporation Assessment Committee

 

Mr. Tanoos noted that an Assessment Committee will be convened this year to continue the work of looking at data K-12 and the assessments that support our school improvement process.  He requested approval for the people listed in the Board Packet to serve on the Assessment Committee.

 

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

 

(See Proceedings)

 

Grants

 

Mr. Tanoos requested approval of the following Grants:

 

1.      Early Intervention Grant/Reading Recovery in the amount of $48,000.00

2.      Reading First Grant in the amount of $432,063.00

3.      Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Grant in the amount of $19,500.00

 

Dr. Minnis moved for approval of the above mentioned three Grants.  Mr. Burks seconded the      motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Comments/Correspondence/Information

 

Second Call for Citizen Comments

 

No comments were received.

 

Committee Reports from Board Members

 

No reports were received.

 

Information and Proposals from Board Members and Superintendent Tanoos

 

Mrs. Lower noted that our Board of School Trustees was once again awarded a Plaque from Indiana School Boards Association for Outstanding Board Membership 2007-2008.

 

Mrs. Lower said that a Banner is being made that will display the Vigo County School Corporation Mission Statement.

 

Dr. Minnis inquired about the number of Adult Education Classes.  Mr. Newport will bring back to the Board suggestions for additional classes.

 

Ms. Patel inquired about the fill rate in regard to our substitute teachers.

 

Mr. Tanoos commented that the Vigo County School Corporation cook-out for Hospice was a success and over 700 lunches were served.  He also presented a brief overview of Dancing with the Stars for CHANCES for Youth and noted that Mr. Lockhart is on the Board for CHANCES.  Other activities noted were the Educational Heritage Dinner and the Parent Advisory Council meeting.

 

Adjournment:  8:05 P.M.

 

Approved:

 

______________________________President  ______________________________

 

______________________________Vice Pres. ______________________________

 

______________________________Secretary  ______________________________

 

______________________________Dep. Secy.