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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 was present as well students and patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation.
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Dr. Humbaugh and the Board recognized the accomplishments of the Spell Bowl Team, the Girls Soccer Team, and the Football Team. All these teams are from Gibson Southern High School.
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Liz Hirsch asked for any patron concerns from those assembled.
Les Kiesel of Haubstadt asked the Board about options on snow days to make up snow days on Saturdays or going to school for longer days. Dr. Humbaugh answered his questions by pointing out the State limits the actions the Board can take. Board Member Larry Johnson encouraged Mr. Kiesel to contact our area State Representatives about the issue of the mandatory days and lack of flexibilty it causes all public schools in Indiana.
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The Board was presented with November 2013 financial reports and reminded that in January 2014 a recommendation will be coming forth concerning an amount of money to transfer into the Rainy Day Fund for 2013.
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Larry Johnson made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. The motion was seconded by David Lewis and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Sarah Ireland, Paraprofessional Special Services Aide @ OCS effective 12/2/13
4.2.1.2 WALK ON - Matt Coughlin, Middle School Wrestling Coach
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Tim Smith & Tricia Vendrely - Co-Coaches for 7th Gr. Girls Basketball @ FBCS
4.2.2.2 Blake Maurer, Head Middle School Wrestling coach for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.3 Todd Polen, Volunteer Wrestling coach for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.4 Dane Maurer, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.5 Sam Goebel, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.6 Aaron Scott, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.7 Alex Hirsch, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.8 Joe Gilpatrick, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.9 Sean Whitten, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.1 WALK ON - Matt Grabbe, Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.2.11 WALK ON - Annie Lienemann, Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2013-14 year
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Ashley Fuhs, Paraprofessional Special Services Aide @ OCS effective 12/16/13 for 7 hrs/wk
4.2.4 LEAVE
4.2.4.1 Melissa Schmitt, Teacher @ FBCS
4.2.5 RETIREMENT
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Claims approved include:
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Larry Johnson made a motion to bring this item off the table from the November 2013 meeting. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion to take off the table was passed 7/0. After additional discussion, Larry Johnson made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the second reading of the Teacher Evaluation policy. Janet McBee seconded the motion, and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Homebound Contract. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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David Lewis made a motion to approve the transfer of excess levy funds from the property tax supported funds to the Levy Excess Fund for levy recieved in 2013. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to allow the processing and payment of claims and payrolls between this Board meeting and the next business Board meeting on 28 January 2014. David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to allow the ITS overnight trip request with the understanding that the departure time has yet to be determined due to scheduling issues at the competition. David Lewis seconded the motion, and the motion passed 7/0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:18 p.m. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the Board adjourned to meet in the GSHS conference room. The motion passed 7/0 and the public meeting ended.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Secretary of the Board of Trustees | X | ||
| Mrs. Elizabeth Hirsch, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Johnson, Board Member, President Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member, Secretary Board of Finance | X |
Meeting Details
December 17, 2013
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 17, 2013
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”.