South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Elizabeth Hirsch called the meeting to order at 06:30 p.m.  In addition to Board members and Administration, Rob Dewig of the Princeton Daily Clarion was present along with FBCS Principal Michael Galvin.  Additionally, Robin Angermeier of the South Gibson Teachers Association, Corporation employees Mark Parker and Adam Bledsoe.


2. PATRON CONCERNS
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Elizabeth Hirsch opened the floor for any Patron Concerns.  No one came forward to voice any concerns.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

The SGSC July 2013 financial reports were presented to the Board.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the Consent Items, with the walk-on item of Nick Hart beginning to work for JAG, and the addition of Lauren Zeabart also volunteering for Track at GSHS.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion, and the motion passed 6/0

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

4.1 MINUTES - July 30, 2013 Regular Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

4.2 MINUTES - July 30, 2013 Executive Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

4.3 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

4.3.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.3.1.1  Kim Chapman, resigned effective 5/23/13

     4.3.1.2 WALK ON - NICK HART resignation as teacher at GSHS and employed by JAG in Gibson Southern High School.

4.3.2  ECA

     4.3.2.1  Jeni Britton, 6th & 7th Grade Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.2  Taylor Loudermilk, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.3  Andrea Emmert, Volunteer Cheerleading Coach @ FBCS for 2013-14 
     4.3.2.4  Richard Montgomery, Volunteer 7th/8th Grade Football Coach @ HCS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.5  Kristin Brasher, Volunteer Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.6  Lauren Zeabart, Volunteer Cross Country Coach AND TRACK @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.7  WALK ON - Amanda Gidcumb, Senior Class Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.8  WALK ON - Jan Schmitt, Student Council Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.2.9  WALK ON - Vicki Kirkman, Student Council Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.10 WALK ON - Rob Hutchinson, Chorus Director @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.11 WALK ON - Roberta Silva - Leadership Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.12 WALK ON - Marlene Obert- Leadership Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.13 WALK ON - Karen Stormont - Leadership Sponsor @ GSHS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.14 WALK ON - Laura Nurrenbern, Volunteer Volleyball Coach for 5th & 6th Grade @ FBCS for 2013-14
     4.3.3.15 WALK ON - Sarah Spindler, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2013-14
    

4.3.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.3.3.1   Brian Snow, Social Studies Teacher @ FBCS effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.2  Jake Mills, Kindergarten Teacher @ FBCS effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.3  Cassie Helfrich, Middle School Special Education Teacher @ FBCS effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.4  Sarah Spindler, Middle School Technology Teacher @ 80% contract @ OCS effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.5  Kayla Boop, Kindergarten Teacher @ OCS effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.6  WALK ON - DeMetra Tolley, Speech & Language Pathologist, 100% contract eff. 8/21/13 for OCS/HCS
     4.3.3.7  Channing Chamberlain, HQ Paraprofessional Aide - Gr. 3 @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.8  Mallory Beuligmann, HQ Paraprofessional Aide - Gr. 3 @ OCS for 14 hrs/wk effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.9  Kelli Davis, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.10 Cassaundra Carter, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.11 Tyler White, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.12 Carissa Ledbetter, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.13  Sarah Ireland,  HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.14 Trevor West, Study Hall Aide @ GSHS for 7.5 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.15 Megan Farris, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.16 Suzie Odom, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 20 hrs/wk effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.17 Sarah Rigg, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.18 Tona Smith, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.19 Brenda Greubel, Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.20 Katie Harper, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.21 Jennifer Young, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.22 Pamela Wilkison, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.23 Brenda Sutton, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.24 Donna Light, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.25 Deana Turner, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.26 Kelly Kell, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.27 Jim, Cornaire, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.28 Terri Hobbs, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.29 Tammy Cox, HQ Paraprofessional Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.30 Jessie Duncan, HQ Paraprofessional Title I Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.31 Chastalee Randolph, HQ Paraprofessional Aide - Gr. 1 @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.32 Alicia MacMunn, Kindergarten Aide @ OCS for 5.5 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.33 Nathalie Osborne, At-Risk Aide @ HCS for 7 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.34 Gail Dailey, Special Ed. Pre-School Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.35 Caitlin Guetling, At-Risk Aide @ HCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.36 Becki Merrell, Special Ed. Pre-School Aide @ OCS for 3.5 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.37 Karen Schile, Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.38 WALK ON - Erin Deppe, HQ Title I Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/14/13
     4.3.3.39 WALK ON - Tamara Miley, Title I Paraprofessional Aide @ OCS for 7 hrs/day effective 08/19/13
     4.3.3.40 WALK ON - Shelley Shoultz, HQ Paraprofessional Aide & At-Risk Aide @ HCS for 7 hrs/day eff. 08/19/13
     4.3.3.41 WALK ON - Brook Clayton, Tech School Transportation Aide @ GSHS for 8 hrs/day effective 8/14/13
     4.2.3.42 WALK ON - Johnna Bingham, HQ 4th Gr. Paraprofessional Aide @ FBCS for 7 hrs/day effective 8/20/13

   

4.3.4  RETIREMENT

4.3.5  FMLA

4.3.6  TRANSFERS

     4.3.6.1  Kathy Hughes, Business Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/14/13


4.4 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Claims approved include:

  • Payroll
  1. Check date August 2, 2013  - $273,314.25
  2. Check date August 16,  2013 - $276,570.99
  • Vouchers 38736 - 38911, EFT's of taxes and retirement, $461,399.02.

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

5.1 Approve Overnight Trip for Boys Tennis
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the proposed overnight trip for Boys' Tennis.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the motion passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.2 Approve agreement with Youth First for 2013-14
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the proposed agreeement with Youth First for school year 2013/14.  David Lewis seconded the motion, and the motion passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.3 Approve the disposal of old microscopes at FBCS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the disposal of old microscopes at FBCS.  The motion was seconded by David Lewis, and the action passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.4 Approve advertising of the 2014 SGSC Budget
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the advertising of the SGSC 2014 budget, CPF plan, and Bus Replacement plan as presented.  The motion was seconded by David Lewis and the motion passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.5 Approval of Supplemental Group Insurance for Parents
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
2 minutes

Minutes

Larry Johnson made a motion to allow Administration to offer Supplemental Group Insurance for parents to purchase on Chromebooks through Worth Avenue with the stipulation the Boards concerns are satisfied.  Janet McBee seconded the motion, and the motion passed.  Administration will continue to probe for answers from Worth; if answers are acceptable, Administration is empowered to act as soon as possible.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.6 WALK ON - Approve Appointment of Sue Harrell to Fort Branch Library Board
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Larry Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment of Sue Harrell to the Fort Branch Library Board.  David Lewis seconded the motion, and the motion passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.7 WALK ON - Approve overnight trip for Cross Country Team on August 30, 2013
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the proposed overnight trip for the Cross Country Team on August 30, 2013.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion passed 6/0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees   
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the BoardX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board MemberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of FinanceX  

5.8 Morton vs. Vectren
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
10 minutes

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh and Attorney Bob Kinkle briefed the Board on a regulatory action being taken against Vectren by Morten (the vendor who installed the wind turbine at Haubstadt Community School). After discussion, no action was taken.

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

None.


7. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

7.1 September 17, 2013 - Regular Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh reported 141 non-resident students are attending school in South Gibson School Corporation schools as August 20, 2013


8. Adjournment
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

There being no more business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 6/0.