South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. In addition to board members and administration,
corporate counsel Bob Kinkle and South Gibson Teachers Association President Angela Cooper were present. Janice Barniak from the Star-Times was present from the Media as well as a representative from the Princeton Daily Clairon


2. PATRON CONCERNS
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board

Minutes

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


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The board was presented with the May 2020 financial reports for the corporation as well as a paper on the economic impact to be expected by the COVID-19 pandemic.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Mr. Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from May 26, 2020 Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Pete Humbaugh, Volunteer Girls Golf Coach @ GSHS for 2020-21
     4.2.2.2  Jeni Britton, 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2020-21
     4.2.2.3  Rick McKinney, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2020-21
     4.2.2.4  Phil Minnis, Band Director @ OCS for 2020-21
     4.2.2.5  Courtney Kuester, Yearbook Sponsor @ OCS for 2020-21
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Jamie Malotte, part time Spanish teacher @ GSHS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.2  Whitney McManus, HQ Special Ed. Aide for 7.5 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.3  Jessica Lucas, HQ Special Ed. Aide for 7.5 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.4  Mahala Burger, HQ Special Ed. Aide for 7.0 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.5  Sherry Wilson, HQ Special Ed. Aide for 7.0 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.6  Shannon Hall, Non-HQ 1:1 Aide for 7.5 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.7  Carla Kuhlenschmidt, HQ PK Aide for 7.0 hrs/dy @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.8  Aliyah Schmitt, HQ Aide  for 7.0 hrs/dy (3.5 hrs 1:1 aide and 3.5 hrs PK Aide) @ OCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.9  Ann Hackert, Middle School Math and Computer Technology Teacher @ HCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.10 Neil Beste, 12 month Custodian @ OCS effective 6/17/20
     4.2.3.11  Tiffany Absher, Life Skills Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/13/20
 
4.2.4  FMLA
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Joyce Michel @ FBCS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll

  • Checks dated June 5, 2020, $444,311.74
  • Checks dated June 19, 2020, $315,485.88

Accounts payable vouchers included 55877-55878, 55879-55979, as well as EFT's for taxes and INPERS, in the total amount of $2,263,532.65.  This also included the final payment on the 2015 GO bonds. 


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

5.1 2nd Reading of Neola Policies 7540.04 and 115
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Mr. Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve policy 7540.04 and 115 as presented for the 2nd reading. Mr. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.2 Approve GSHS Girls Golf Overnight Trips in August, 2020
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Mr. Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the GSHS Girls Golf Overnight trips in August, 2020. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Tim Nurrenbern. The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

5.3 Approve payment of Summer School Contracts
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Mr. Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the Summer school contracts as listed. Mr. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

5.4 Approve hiring between now and the next board meeting in July
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Mr. Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve hiring by Dr. Stacey Humbaugh as needed until the start of school instead of through the July board meeting only.  The motion was seconded by  Mr. Don Steinmetz.  The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.5 Approve the Toyota 4T Academy MOU
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Mr. Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the MOU for the Toyota 4T Academy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mike Bengert.  The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

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

5.6 Approve of Fees and Consumables for OCS, HCS, FBCS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Mr. Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the student fees and consumable costs for OCS, HCS, and FBCS. The motion was seconded by Mr. Don Steinmetz.  The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.7 WALK ON: Approve resolution to transfer $177,043.75 from Education to Operations for May 2020 expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

For May 2020 to be done in June 2020

Departments previously paid from Basic Grant Revenues

Operations Fund Program                      Title                Monthly Expense

300                      23110                          School Board                 $-   

300                      23150                          Legal Services              $ -   

300                      23210                          Superintendents Office $14,569.56 

300                      25110                          Business Office             $15,812.42 

300                      25790                         Other Personnel Services $-   

300                      26100                          Maintenance Office         $5,941.81 

300                      26200                      Maintenance & Buildings  $169,624.38 

300                      26300                          Maintenance of Grounds $290.00 

300                      26500                                Vehicles - not Buses $405.58 

Subtotal                                                                                   $206,643.75 

Credit for previous utilities paid from old CPF file $355,200/12 $29,600.00 

Total Transfer from 101 to 300                                              $177,043.75 

Basic Grant $1,106,070.76                                                         16.01%

Minutes

Mr. Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer $177,043.75 from the
Education fund to the Operations fund for the May, 2020 expenses. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tim Nurrenbern. The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

5.8 WALK ON Approve temporary transfer from Operations (300) to Cafeteria (800) to be reversed in July 2020
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

I am asking the Board to temporarily transfer $50,000.00 from Fund 300 to Fund 800 to cover the projected negative balance in Cafeteria at the end of June 2020.  This is resulting from slower reimbursement of meals served from the state, COVID expenses, and timing of receipts.  This will be reversed in July 2020.

Minutes

Mr. Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the temporary transfer of $50,000 from Operations (Fund 300) to Cafeteria (Fund 800). The motion was seconded by Mr. Tim Nurrenbern. The motion was approved 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Humbaugh advised the board of the current plan to reopen school on time and with all students on August 13, 2020.  She also advised the board of the planned Graduation of seniors on August 7, 2020.


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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of the Board

Minutes

With no further business to discuss, Mr. Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm. Mr.
Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, President of the Board of Finance

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