TERRE HAUTE, Ind.  – The Vigo County school board met for their regular meeting Monday evening.

First drafts of the updated Conflicts of Interest and Nepotism policies were discussed. The corporation already has policies in place, but officials say that it is time to update those polices.

The board will discuss the proposed policy updates again and next month’s meeting.

The board also approved the 2019 budget totaling just under $156 million.

The Vigo County school board approved a new contract for teachers. The contract includes a pay raise, a bigger contribution toward health and dental premiums and the retirement savings plan.

Also, Superintendent Dr. Robert Haworth said that he is working on an application for those interested in joining the Bond Oversight Committee.

If approved, nine people would set on the committee, two of which would be members of the school board and seven would be selected from the applicants.

This committee overseeing bond-related projects and present opinions to the full school board.