South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Board President Mike Bengert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  In addition to Board members, Administrators and Board Attorney Bob Kinkle, John Spradley of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present.  Quiche Matchen of the Princeton Daily Clarion represented the media.


2. PATRON CONCERNS
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

John Spradley, Co-President of the SGTA, thanked the Board for the reinstatement of the academic stipends in the June meeting.


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

3.1 Cafeteria Price Waiver Approved
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

The Board was informed of the Indiana Department of Education waiver which allows South Gibson to not raise cafeteria prices for the 2015 - 2016 school year.


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

4.1 Approve Minutes from Regular Board Meeting from June 16, 2015
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
2 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Betsy Williamson, Language Arts Teacher @ FBCS effective 5/20/15
     4.2.1.2  Michael MacMunn, Science/Physics Teacher @ GSHS effective 5/20/15
     4.2.1.3  WALK ON - Melissa Parker, Lang. Arts Teacher @ FBCS effective 5/20/15
     4.2.1.4  WALK ON - Cheryl Hollingsworth, Special Needs Teacher @ GSHS effective 5/20/15
     4.2.1.5  WALK ON - Dane Maurer, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS

4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Rick McKinney, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.2  Jeni Britton - 8th Gr. Girls Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.3  Mark Monroe - Middle School Track Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.4  Shari Mahoney - Volunteer Cheer Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.5  Courtney Kuester - Yearbook Sponsor @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.6  Emily Bammer - 7th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.7  Randy Graham, Cross Country Coach @ OCS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.8  WALK ON - April Graper, Volunteer Assistant Boys Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2015-16
     4.2.2.9  WALK ON - Noah Schweizer, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2015-16

4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Josh Tobin, Chemistry Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.2  WALK ON  - Carly Lara, Mathematics Teacher @ OCS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.3  WALK ON - Neka Williams, Cafeteria Worker @ GSHS effective 7/23/15
     4.2.3.4  WALK ON - Lana Beloat, Special Needs Aide @ GSHS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.5  WALK ON - Shirley Foster, Special Needs Aide @ GSHS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.6  WALK ON - Sandy Benefiel, Life Skills Aide @ GSHS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.7  WALK ON - Glenda Harper, Life Skills Aide @ GSHS effective 8/12/15
     4.2.3.8  WALK ON - Justin Brewer, Special Needs Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/12/15

4.2.4  FMLA

4.2.5  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Claims approved included:

  • Payroll
  1. Check date July 3, 2015   - $283,536.24
  2. Check date July 17, 2015 - $272,137.91
  3. Check date July 31, 2015 - $273,948.98
  • Vouchers included 43282 - 43290, EFT's and taxes, and 43291 - 43445 for a total of $1,507,993.46.

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

5.1 Approval of ECA Stipend for Spell Bowl - $650
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the payment of the ECA Stipends for Spell Bowl beginning with the 2015 - 2016 school year.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, School Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.2 Approval of Appropriation Adjustments
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the budget appropriation adjustments as presented.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.3 APPROVE DAIRY AND BAKERY BIDS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the SIEC Co-op Dairy and Bakery Bids.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.4 Approve sale of Route 14 from Randy Smith to Joel Davis
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the sale of Route 14 from Randy Smith to Joel Davis beginning with the 2015 - 2016 school year. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.5 Approve ability to hire prior to next Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve granting Dr. Humbaugh the authority to hire staff needed prior to the next Board meeting due to school starting before the next Board meeting.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.6 Approve annual Boyce/Komputrol agreeement
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the annual Boyce/Komputrol software agreement.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.7 Approve Transportation Contract with Erin Vaughn for Jessican Vaughn's transportation to ISBVI
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the Transportation Contract with Erin Vaughn for the transportation of Jessica Vaughn to and from the ISBVI.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, School Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

5.8 Approve Summer School IREAD contract for Wendy Garrison and Donya Bengert
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to apprve the Summer School iRead contracts as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX  

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

6.1 September Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh and the Board discussed moving the September Board meeting to 29 September 2015 due to the mandated timeline for negotiations with the teachers association but no action was taken.  This will be discusssed again in the August meeting.


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

7.1 August 12, 2015 - First day of school
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

7.2 August 18, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

There being no more business to discuss, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.  This was seconded by Steve Gruszewski and the Board adjourned on a vote of 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Dr. Conway Cox, School Board MemberX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, School Board MemberX