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 as well as a representative of the Princeton Daily Clarion.


2. Public Hearing on Collective Bargaining SEA 390
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Steve Grueszewski opened the public hearing on collective bargaining and asked for any public input.  There were none and Mr. Gruszewski closed the public hearing.


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

Minutes

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


4. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The board was presented with the July 2020 financial reports for the corporation and the ECA accounts from each of the schools.


5. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

5.1 Approve Minutes from July 21, 2020 Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

5.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Jennifer J Epperson, Spanish Teacher @ GSHS effective 5/19/20
     4.2.1.2  Elizabeth Savage, Language Arts Teacher @ GSHS effective 5/19/20
     4.2.1.3  Nathan Brandle, Industrial Arts Teacher @ FBCS effective 5/19/20
     4.2.1.4  Pam Wilkinson, Custodian @ FBCS effective 8/24/20
     4.2.1.5  Shirley Foster, LD Resource Aide @ GSHS effective 5/19/20
     4.2.1.6  Michelle Vickers, Custodian @ FBCS effective 8/28/20
  
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Annie Dunkel, Volunteer Cheerleading Coach @ HCS effective for 2020-21 
     4.2.2.2  Julie Fuhs, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS effective for 2020-21
     4.2.2.3  Clint Fuhs, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS effective for 2020-21
     4.2.2.4  Taryn Goedde, Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS effective 2020-21
     4.2.2.5  Hannah Bryant, Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS effective 2020-21
     4.2.2.6  Robin Spear, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS effective 2020-21
     4.2.2.7  Nikki Hutchinson, Volunteer Middle School Cross Country Coach @ HCS effective 2020-21
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Erika Martin, HQ Aide for 7 hrs/dy effective August 3, 2020
     4.2.3.2  Veronica Valencia, ELL Aide at OCS effective August 13, 2020
     4.2.3.3  Nicole Smith, Special Ed. Aide @ HCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.4  Jennifer Davis, Language Arts Teacher @ GSHS effective 9/16/20
     4.2.3.5  Kendra Wade, Special Needs Aide at Holy Cross for 7 hrs/dy for 4 dys/wk effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.6  Kelli Coy, 1st Gr. Teacher @ HCS effective 9/11/20
     4.2.3.7  Madison Loehrlein, 1st Gr. Teacher @ HCS 
     4.2.3.8  Brooke Hart, Industrial Tech Teacher @ FBCS & HCS effective 8/13/20
     4.2.3.9  Tricia Goodman, Science Teacher @ 100% contract @ OCS effective 8/13/20
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Larry Adamson, GSHS
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Steve Michel, Middle School Science Teacher @ HCS
     4.2.6.2  Janet Oldham, 2nd Gr. Teacher @ HCS
     4.2.6.3  Sharon Kutzler, 4th Gr. Teacher @ HCS
     4.2.6.4  Kathy Hughes, Computer/Business Teacher @ GSHS


5.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll

  • Checks dated July 31, 2020,      $322,024.41
  • Checks dated August 14, 2020,     $1,434.78
  • Checks dated August 14, 2020, $332,015.17

Accounts payable vouchers included 56128-56132, 56133-56275, as well as EFT's for taxes and INPRS, in the amount of $$659,228.27.


6. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

6.1 Approve the Waiver of Two Readings for Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the waiver of two readings as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

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

6.2 Approve Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Teacher Appreciation Grants policy as presented.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Vice President of the Board

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

6.3 Approve resolution to transfer $192,264.31 from Education to Operations for July expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

For July 2020 to be done in August 2020

Departments previously paid from Basic Grant Revenues

Operations Fund                 Program Title                                            Monthly Expense

300                                      23110 School Board                                        $-   

300                                      23150 Legal Services                                      $1,137.50

300                                      23210 Superintendents Office                       $21,806.18

300                                      25110 Business Office                                   $22,844.73

300                                      25790 Other Personnel Services                      $1,698.00

300                                      26100 Maintenance Office                                $9,121.93

300                                      26200 Maintenance & Buildings                   $161,408.59

300                                     26300 Maintenance of Grounds                        $1,991.50

300                                     26500 Vehicles - not Buses                               $1,855.88

                                             Subtotal                                                        $221,864.31

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

Total Transfer from 101 to 300                                                                  $192,264.31

Basic Grant                        $1,163,085.67                                                       16.53%

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the transfer of funds as presented.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

6.4 Approve Homebound contract for Scott Walden
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent
1 minutes

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the contract for Scott Walden.  David Lewis seconded the motion, and the action passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Vice President of the Board

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

7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

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

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

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Janet McBee made a motion to adjourn at 6:35 pm.  Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the board adjourned on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Secretary of the Board

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