South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Minutes

Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board, called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm.  In addition to Board members, Administrators, and Board Attorney Bob Kinkle, Angela Cooper and John Spradley of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present.  The media was represented by Quiche Matchen of the Princeton Daily Clarion and Alden Heuring of the South Gibson Star Times.  Jeff Justice of Hafer and Angela Burton of Stenftenagel Group were also present in addition to bus contractors Nikki Sollman, Dave Gruebel, and Larry Boerman. 


1.1 Open a Public Meeting on Proposed Superintendent's Contract
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Dr. Cox opened a public meeting to ask for comments about the proposed superintendent's contract.  There were no questions or comments.


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 reviewed the financial statements for the buildings and the corporation for October 2018 as well as a report on the approved budget for 2019.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 Approve minutes from the October 16, 2018 Board meeting
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

    4.2.1.1  Julie Plasse, 1:1 HQ Aide @ HCS effective 10/17/18
    4.2.1.2  WALK ON - Heaven Kautzman, Title I Aide at OCS effective 11/20/18

 

4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Melissa Krieg, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.2  Laura Russell, Fine Arts Team Sponsor @ GSHS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.3  Dan Kautzman, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.4  Tricia Eck, Volunteer 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.5  Gregg Maurer, Volunteer 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.6  Joe Sisk, Volunteer 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.7  Kris Pullum, Volunteer 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.8  Jessica Meny, Volunteer 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.9  Jessica Bedwell, Volunteer Assistant 6th Gr. Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2018-19
     4.2.2.10  Jana Mercer, Volunteer Swim Coach @ GSHS for 2018-19

 

4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

    4.2.3.1  Larry Adamson, Custodian @ GSHS effective 11/5/18
    4.2.3.2  Zachary Lienemann, SRO @ SGSC effective 11/19/18
    4.2.3.4  Emily Maurer, 1:1 Spec. Ed. Aide for 7 to 7.5 hrs at HCS effective 11/1/18

 

4.2.4  FMLA

 

4.2.5  TRANSFERS

 

4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

Claims approved included:

  • Payroll
    • Checks dated October 26, 2018:        $420,472.06
    • Checks dated November 9, 2018:      $630,850.38
    • Checks dated November 23, 2018:    $429,122.26
  • Vouchers 51987-51995, 51996-52232, along with EFT's for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,268,761.74.

5. ACTION ITEMS
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

5.1 Approve appropriation adjustments
Tim Armstrong
1 minutes

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 Open bus transportation bids
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

The bus bids were opened.  No bids were received on routes 1 and 9.  After review and discussion, David Lewis made a motion to reject all bids and empower Administration to open negotiations with each bidder and to bring recommendations to the board at a future date. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 Approval of construction bid documents for Administrative Office pending review by Scott Stefenagel
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

After a discussion with Jeff Justice and Angela Burton,  Janet McBee made a motion to approve the construction bid documents for the administration office pending review of the documents by Scott Stenftenagel. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 15, 2019
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the special board reorganization meeting on January 15, 2019.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 January Regular Board meeting for January 29, 2019
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the regular board meeting to be held on January 29, 2019.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0. 

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 to extend Amanda Gidcumb's leave of absence through May 21, 2019
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve Amanda Gidcumb's leave of absence through May 21, 2019.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary 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 MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 the sale of Route 18 from Stan Miller and Andrew Schmitt
Tim Armstrong

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made the motion to approve the sale of route 18 to Andrew Schmitt from Stan Miller.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 WALK ON - Approve Homebound Contract for Jennifer Lintzenich
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the homebound contract for Jennifer Lintzenich.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 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 MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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 WALK ON - approval of Teacher Appreciation Grant payment
Tim Armstrong
1 minutes

3 = $405.00

4 = $506.25

To be paid 14 December 2018

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the payment of the Teacher Appreciation Grant.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the motion passed 7 - 0.

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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

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

7.1 Thanksgiving Break - November 21-23, 2018
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

7.2 Christmas Break - Dec. 24, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019
Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

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

Minutes

With no more business to conduct, Janet McBee made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the meeting ended on a 7 - 0 vote.

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
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