TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - The Vigo County School Corporation wanted the Vigo County Council to establish a special board that would help oversee funding and improvements of Vigo County schools.

VCSC also hoped the Vigo County Council would consider helping to pay for upgrades at local schools after the passing of Senate Bill 382 by Indiana lawmakers. It allows the County Council to use some of its taxpayer money to pay for school projects, without asking for voters approval through a referendum.

Instead, at Tuesday night's meeting, an ordinance proposed by Councilman Steve Ellis passed in a vote of 4 to 3. Not only does the new ordinance keep the council from creating an oversight board without a voter referendum, but it also says the county will not give any money to the school co

See Full Page