South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to board members and administration, Angela Cooper and John Spradley of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present along with Corporation Counsel Bob Kinkle and Madison Brooks of the Princeton Daily Clarion.


1.1 Open a Public Meeting on Proposed Superintendent's Contract
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the public hearing on the proposed Superintendent's contract.  John Spradley stated that it was a nice gesture to give Dr. Humbaugh a raise the same as teachers, but in his opinion, she should be paid more based upon her talent.

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to close the public hearing and Mike Bengert seconded the motion.  The motion passed 6-0 and the normal meeting resumed.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

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

2. PATRON CONCERNS
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the floor for patron concerns.  None were raised.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The board was presented with building and corporation financial reports for the end of November 2019.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 6 - 0.

Result: Approved

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from November 19, 2019
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Melissa Krieg, effective 12/13/19
     4.2.1.2  WALK ON Marcia Mishler effective 12/20/19
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Jana Mercer, Volunteer Swim Coach at GSHS for 2019-20
     4.2.2.2  Sean Whitten, Volunteer Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2019-20
     4.2.2.3  Logan Dilbeck, Volunteer Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2019-20
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Whitney McManus, Special Needs Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Derek Barton
     4.2.4.2  Carla Kuhlenschmidt
     4.2.4.3  Isaac Birch
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll:

  • Checks dated November 26, 2019   $ 65,962.11
  • Checks dated December 6, 2019    $435,074.12
  • Checks dated December 20, 2019  $432,042.05

Accounts Payable:

  • Vouchers included 54733-54740, 54741-54925, along with EFT's and taxes totaling $2,668,965.01

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

5.1 Approve the issuance of checks prior to next Board meeting at the end of January, 2020 if necessary
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the issuance of checks prior to the next board meeting at the end of January 2020 if necessary.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Board Member

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

5.2 Approve Substitute Teacher Contract Daily Rate to $75 for noncertified and $85 for certified effective 1/1/20
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the substitute teacher contract daily rate being raised to $75.00 for non-certified and $85.00 for certified effective 1 January 2020.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.3 Approve After Prom
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the function known as After Prom to fall under the direction and jurisdiction of South Gibson School Corporation.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Board Member

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

5.4 Approve the advertisement for bids for phase 3 of FBCS HVAC project
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Advertise to accept bids on 16 January 2020 and award bid on 28 January 2020.

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the advertisement for bids for phase 3 of the FBCS HVAC project.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.5 Transfer from Education to Operations for November expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

For November 2019 to be done in December 2019

Departments previously paid from Basic Grant Revenues

Operations Fund                       Program                Title                            Monthly Expense

300                                            23110                     School Board                        $ -

300                                            23150                     Legal Services               $ 2,300.10

300                                            23210                  Superintendents Office     $ 13,625.36

300                                           25110                   Business Office                   $ 18,123.72

300                                           25790                   Other Personnel Services  $ -

300                                           26100                   Maintenance Office            $ 6,984.64

300                                           26200                   Maintenance & Buildings  $177,209.66

300                                           26300                  Maintenance of Grounds      $ 4,240.69

300                                         26500                    Vehicles - not Buses                $ 1,102.21

Subtotal                                                                                        $223,586.38

Credit for previous utilities paid from old CPF file $355,200/6    $ 59,200.00

Total Transfer from 101 to 300                                                                         $164,386.38

Basic Grant                                 $1,143,497.92                                                 14.38%

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Board Member

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

5.6 WALK ON - Approve Homebound Contract for Marcia Mishler
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the walk-on item of the homebound contract for Marcia Mishler.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

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

7.1 January 14, 2020 - Meeting for reorganization of Board
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to move the 14 January 2020 meeting to the new Administration Office at 3321 W 800 S on the GSHS campus.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Board Member

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

7.2 January 28, 2020 - Regular Board meeting
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board
1 minutes

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0, ending the meeting.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board of Finance

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