Minutes
Board President Don Steinmetz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. In addition to Board members and Administration, Board Attorney Bob Kinkle and Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association were in attendence along with media representatives, Quiche Matchen of the Princeton Daily Clarion and Brian Kaufman of the South Gibson Star Times.
Minutes
Don Steinmetz opened the 2016 Amended Bus Replacement Hearing for public comment and discussion. There being no comment, Steve Gruszewski made a motion to close the hearing at 6:35 pm; the motion was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern and the hearing came to an end with passage of the motion 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
Minutes
Don Steinmetz opened the floor for patron concerns. John Spradley, GSHS teacher, rose to voice his opinion that the Board should extend Dr. Humbaugh's contract through June of 2020. Mr. Steinmetz thanked Mr. Spradley for his input and said the Board would take it under advisement.
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Belvia Gray and Jeff Hammond of Umbaugh and Associates briefed the Board on the potential savings the Corporation could see by refinancing the construction bonds from 2007 & 2008. After discussion, the Board agreed to explore this option and possibly take further action in the July 2016 board meeting but no formal action was required or taken at this time.
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. The motion was seconded by Dr. Cox, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Michael Galvin, Principal @ Fort Branch Community School
4.2.1.2 Perry Carlisle, Custodian @ Gibson Southern High School
4.2.1.3 WALK ON - Lori Keil, Teacher @ FBCS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Ron Robinson, 7/8th Gr. Football Coach for 2016-17
4.2.2.2 Cary Maurer, Volunteer 5th Gr Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2016-17
4.2.2.3 Bethany Reeves, Volunteer 5th Gr Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2016-17
4.2.2.4 Brent Winstead, Band @ HCS for 2016-17
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Mark Wahl, Principal @ Fort Branch Community School
4.2.3.2 Sarah Fuhs, Study Hall Supervisor/Librarian @ HCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.3 Susie Powers, At-Risk Aide @ HCS for 7 hrs/dy effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.4 Ronald Robinson, Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher @ HCS effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.5 Lori Austin, Elementary Teacher @ OCS effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.6 Brenda Birchler, Cafeteria Manager @ GSHS effective 5/23/16
4.2.3.7 Emily Wade, Art Teacher @ FBCS effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.8 Diane Armstrong, School Nutrition Specialist for SGSC at 20 hrs a week
4.2.3.9 WALK ON Jared Grigsby, Language Arts Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/10/16
4.2.3.10 WALK ON - Vicki Spindler, Study Hall Aide @ GSHS effective 8/10/16 for 7 hrs/dy
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Bus Replacement Modification Plan as advertised and heard in the hearing earlier in the Board meeting. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adapt the proposed Resolution as presented. Dr. Cox seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to formally reject the Building Management System Bids (which had expired) which had been received earlier in the year. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion carried 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Building Management System addition to the existing agreements with Alpha Mechanical for the amount of $83,000.00 . Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the acceptance of the new out building by TYFL. Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 4 - 0 allowing TYFL to proceed with the building as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to formally accept the bids approved through the SIEC. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the book rental and fee schedules for each school as presented. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Janet McBee made a motion to approve the summer school contracts as presented. Dr. Cox seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Steve Gruszewski made a motion and Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion to allow the Treasurer to write checks prior to the next board meeting. The motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
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Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the disposal of IT equipment as presented. This equipment will be sold or scrapped as determined by the Assistant Superintendent. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
Minutes
There being no more business to conduct, Steve Gruszewski made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the Board adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board | X |
Meeting Details
June 21, 2016
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Gibson Southern High School - Conference Room
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
June 21, 2016
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Gibson Southern High School - Conference Room
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”.