South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

Minutes

School Board President Dr. Conway Cox called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.    In addition to board members, administration and Board Attorney Bob Kinkle, Angela Cooper and John Spradley of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present along with members of the Gibson Southern teaching staff.  The media was represented by Quiche Matchen of the Princeton Daily Clarion and Alden Heuring of the South Gibson Star-Times. 


1.1 Recognize Claire Jones - State Golf Finalist
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh and the Board recognized the achievement of Claire Jones as a state golf finalist representing Gibson Southern High School.


1.2 Recognize English and Math High Test Scores
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh and the Board recognized the Math and English department teachers of Gibson Southern for their accomplishments in the results Gibson Southern achieved on grade 10 ISTEP scores and Gibson Southern's ranking in the state.


2. PATRON CONCERNS
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

Minutes

Dr. Cox opened the floor for any patron concerns.  None were voiced.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The Board received financial reports for September 2018 for the Corporation and ECA accounts of the individual schools.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

4.1 4.1 Approve minutes of First and Second Executive Sessions and Regular Session Board meetings from September 18, 2018

4.2 PERSONNEL
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

 

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Rita Ziliak, Custodian @ GSHS effective 10/12/18
     4.2.1.2  Karen Kiesel, Cafeteria Worker @ FBCS effective 10/12/18

 

4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  April Graper, Volunteer Boys Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.2  JJ Epperson, Junior Class Sponsors @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.3  Valerie Zimmer, Junior Class Sponsors @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.4  Jason Blackard, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.5  Justin Brewer, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.6  Greg Kissel, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.7  Jason Blackard, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach for 2018-19
     4.2.2.8  Lonie Burns, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach for 2018-19
     4.2.2.9  Jeramie Ott, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach for 2018-19
     4.2.2.10  Tim Smith, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.11  Zach Pullum, 7th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.12  Warren Fleetwood, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.13  Jessica Anderson, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.14  Chad Maurer, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.15  Jason Auxier, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.16  Reed Farmer, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.17  Steve Parsons, Volunteer 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.18  Scott Reid, Volunteer 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.19  Michael Thomas, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.20  Corey Potts, Volunteer 5th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.21  Kent Scheller, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach for 2018-19
     4.2.2.22  Doug Schneider, Varsity Swimming Coach @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.23  WALK ON - Adam Bush, Volunteer 5th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19

 

4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Staci Davis, 1:1 Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 10/16/18

 

4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Sharon Kutzler
     4.2.4.2  Demetra Tolley

 

4.2.5  TRANSFERS

 

4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

Claims approved included:

  • Payroll
  1. Checks dated September 28, 2018     $421,544.54
  2. Checks dated October 12, 2018          $416,199.24
  • Vouchers included 51776-51787, 51788-51986, and EFT's for taxes and INPRS for a total of 1,610,979.89.

5. ACTION ITEMS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

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

5.1 Approve Overnight Trip for Choir/Drama for April 25-27, 2019 - Chicago, IL
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Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the overnight trip for the Choir and Drama group as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.2 Approve 2019 Budget as advertised
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the budget for 2019 as advertised.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

5.3 Adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan as advertised
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to adopt the Capital Projects Plan as advertised.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.4 Adopt the School Bus Replacement Plan as advertised
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to adopt the School Bus Replacement Plan as advertised.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

5.5 Approve the advertisement of the Capital Projects Fund Notice of Adoption
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the advertisement of the Capital Project Plan Notice of Adoption in the local newspapers.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.6 Approve the Master Contract for 2018-19
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Master Contract for 2018-19.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

5.7 Approve Administrative Staff Increases for 2018-19
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve Administrative Staff increases for 2018 - 2019 as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

5.8 Approve Support Staff Salary Schedule for 2018-19 and one time stipends
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the Support Staff schedule for 2018-19 and the one-time stipends as presented.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

5.9 Approve Margaret Hall as a Fort Branch-Johnson Township Library Board Member
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the appointment of Margaret Hall to the Fort Branch - Johnson Township Library Board.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.10 WALK ON - Approval of Overnight trip for Jon Adams to San Antonio, TX - Dec. 14 - 18, 2018
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the trip for Jon Adams as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.11 WALK ON - Approve Overnight trip for Student Council to State Convention - Nov. 3 & 4, 2018
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the overnight student council trip as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

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

5.12 WALK ON - Approve sending Requests for Proposals to banking institutions on SGSC funds
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee approved administration seeking Requests for Proposals to local banking institutions on SGSC funds.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

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

6.1 Superintendent Contract
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to increase the superintendent's contract the same as certified teachers in the new Master Contract.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0.  The administration will begin the advertising process for this to occur.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board

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

6.2 Handheld Metal Detectors
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh led the Board in a discussion about using the state supplied handheld metal detectors for random checks at Gibson Southern under our existing policy and Indiana School Board Association guidelines.  This will begin occurring and no board action is necessary.


7. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

7.1 Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 21 - 23, 2018
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

7.2 Regular Board Meeting - November 20, 2018
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

Minutes

With no more business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn the Board.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, President of the South Gibson Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the South Gibson Board of Finance

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