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David Lewis opened the meeting with a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown, CT. massacre on Friday, 14 December 2012.
Besides members of the Board and Administration, Andrea Preston of the South Gibson Star Times and Zach Evans of the Princeton Daily Clarion were present along with patrons of South Gibson School Corporation.
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Dr. Humbaugh and the Board recognized the GSHS Football team and coaching staff for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2012 season.
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David Lewis asked for any patron concerns to be voiced at this time. A parent voiced displeasure over the discipline imposed upon his child.
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Tim Armstrong informed the Board of the current financial condition of the Corporation, the receipt of the Full Day Kindergarten Grant, as well as the 1782 Budget Notice for 2013.
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Larry Johnson moved and Janet McBee seconded a motion to approve the Consent Items and Claims as presented including the walk-on item. The motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 - Amanda Salomon - Special Needs Paraprofessional @ FBCS resigned 12/21/12
4.2.1.2 - Kathy Knapp - Cafeteria @ FBCS resigned effective 12/12/12
4.2.1.3 - Billie Chandler - At Risk Paraprofessional at HCS effective 12/21/12
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 - Jason Greene, Volunteer 5th Grade Girls Basketball Coach at OCS
4.2.2.2 - Steve Jenkins, Girls Varsity Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14
4.2.2.3 - WALK ON - Nathan Bales, Volunteer 5th Grade Girls Basketball Coach at OCS
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 - Ashley Fuhs, FMLA Leave beginning February 25, 2013
4.2.5 RETIREMENT
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Claims approved included:
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Janet McBee moved and Steve Gruszewski seconded a motion to approve the reappointment of Jeff Lutz to the Owensville Public Library Board. The motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the establishment of Fund 1000 Repair and Replacement, and the transfer of insurance proceeds from the March 2012 storm into that fund. Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the motion passed 6/0/1 with Larry Johnson abstaining.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern moved and Larry Johnson seconded a motion to allow Administration to process claims and the issuance of checks as necessary between the December 2012 and January 2013 Board meetings, with the Board ratifying those issuances in January 2013. The motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X |
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After discussion, no action was taken in regards to paying for the arbitrage calculations on outstanding bond issues.
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Dr. Humbaugh and the Board discussed security and student safety in SGSC schools in light of the terrible crime commited in Newtown, Connecticut. At this time, SGSC will contract with the Gibson County Sheriff's Department to continue the resource officers program in each school building in the district and upgrade entrance security at Fort Branch Community School.
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There being no more business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern moved and Janet McBee seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. The motion was approved 7/0 and the Board dismissed until January's meetings.
Meeting Details
December 18, 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Gibson Southern High School - Auditorium
Purpose
THIS MEETING IS A MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD IN PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE SCHOOL CORPORATION’S BUSINESS AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED A PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING. THERE WILL BE TIME FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS INDICATED BY AGENDA ITEM “PATRON CONCERNS”.
Meeting Details
December 18, 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Gibson Southern High School - Auditorium
Purpose
THIS MEETING IS A MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD IN PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE SCHOOL CORPORATION’S BUSINESS AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED A PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING. THERE WILL BE TIME FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS INDICATED BY AGENDA ITEM “PATRON CONCERNS”.