South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

Dr. Humbaugh began the meeting by recognizing the hard work and efforts of all of the students who take ISTEP, IREAD and ECA tests which were taken in the 2014-15 school year.  Due to results just recently being released, this meeting was the first opportunity to recognize students.  She thanked parents for their support of their students.  She called each student up personally to award them with their certificate, and Mr. Woods, Principal at Owensville assisted by placing the medal on each student.  The students were grouped by IREAD high scores, Language Arts high scores, Mathematics high scores and Science high scores, and pictures were taken of each group. 

Mr. Mike Ruder, Director of Facilities gave a report on the three quotes received for replacing the air handling units at the Fort Branch gym.  He recommended Hi-Tech Sheet Metal Inc. who had the low bid of $69,072.00.  Some discussion took place about the life of the "sock".  Mr. Ruder explained that is it easily and inexpensively replaced and easy to clean.  He had discussed that type of unit with several people and believes it will be the best option.  No motion was required on this report.

Dr. Humbaugh presented the consent agenda.  Mr. Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented with the addition of Darrin Hupp, Volunteer Asst. Baseball Coach for GSHS for 2015-16.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Cox and the motion passed 4-0.

Claims approved included:

1.  Payroll Checks dated February 26 - $382,494.66, March 4 - $69,116.02, and March 11, 2016 - $373,138.85

2.  Vouchers included 44952-45144 along with EFT's and taxes for a total amount of $1,124.074.71. 

Dr. Humbaugh presented a change to Policy 1130 under Vol. 27 No. 2.  She requested an addition to A.1 to add "Band/choir will be able to offer private lessons for payment."  The new language would read in its entirety - No employee shall engage in or have a financial interest in, directly or indirectly, any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his/her Corporation responsibilities. Band/choir will be able to offer private lessons for payment."

Mr. Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to accept the new and updated policies and to accept the proposed change to Policy 1130.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Dr. Humbaugh asked for the approval to transfer the dollars awarded for the Peformance Grant from the General Fund to Fund 3750. Mr. Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer and it was seconded by Mr. Bengert. The motion passed 4-0.

Dr. Humbaugh requested the approval to pay principals, assistant principal, and assistant superintendent a performance payment similiar to the performance payment paid to teachers.  Dr. Cox made a motion to approve the payment and Mr. Bengert seconded the motion.  The motion passed 4-0.

Mr. Winstead presented a short explanation of this year's planned trip to Cedar Point.  He said he had 30 students plus attending this year.  If the students worked 36 hours of volunteer work, they could go for free.  Parents who volunteered to drive and chaperone, then could attend for free.  It is a much cheaper option to take minibuses driven by parents versus taking a coach bus.  Mr. Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Band trip as presented.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Bengert and the motion passed 4-0.

Dr. Humbaugh requested the approval of summer school offerings.  Over 30 students have already signed up and the deadline has not yet passed.  The IREAD test will not be administered until the end of April, so until results are received the IREAD summer school is not yet proven needed. Plans are in place, however, to offer IREAD summer school at each elementary school if necessary.

Mr. Nurrenbern made a motion to approve summer school offerings.  Mr. Bengert seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Mr. Bengert made a motion to approve the homebound contract for Diane Nurrenbern.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.