Meeting Details
May 18, 2021
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School -Conference Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Janet McBee called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. In addition to Board members and members of the administration, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association, and Gibson Southern High School Principal John Adams was also in attendance.
GSHS Senior Austin Dudley read a statement to the Board concerning the help she has received from the community and staff of GSHS. Those in attendance applauded her achievement of fighting through difficult life circumstances and graduating from GSHS and pursuing higher education.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS
Minutes
The floor was opened for patron concerns. None were voiced.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial statements for the corporation and individual schools. Additionally, a document outlining the effects of the property tax circuit breaker was included.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the items passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from April 26, 2021 Regular Board meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Courtney Daugherty @ HCS effective 5/25/21
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Jeni Britton, 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.2 Laura Burkett, 7th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.3 Rick McKinney, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.4 Kris Pullum, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.5 Adam Bush, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.6 Alexis Rusch, 7th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
4.2.2.7 Mark Rohrer, Varsity Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
4.2.2.8 Rachel Jones, Volunteer Cheer Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Emillee Cunningham, Cafeteria Worker @ 3 hrs/dy effective 5/10/21 @ GSHS
4.2.3.2 Mark Rohrer, Dean of Student Services
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Kasey Knaebel, GSHS
4.2.4.2 Hope Koontz, FBCS
4.2.4.3 Scott Walden, GSHS
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Pam Grubb, Nurse @ OCS effective 5/25/21
4.2.6.2 Scott Vanmeter @ HCS effective 5/25/21
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
- Checks dated May 7, 2021, $438,335.14
- Checks dated May 21, 2021, $510,434.42
Payables
- Vouchers included 57804-57814, 57815-57979, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS. $1,082,163.67
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve Textbook Rental for 2021-22
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the textbook rental as presented. Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.2
Approve the Request for HEA 1003 Flexibility Waiver for the 21/22 School Year
1
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Minutes
David Lewis made a motion and Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion to approve requesting a waiver for the 21/22 school year. The motion passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.3
Approve the 2021-22 Agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind
1
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Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the agreement with EAB. Dr. Cox seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.4
Approve Handbooks for 2021-22 OCS, HCS, FBCS and GSHS
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the handbooks as presented. David Lewis seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.5
Approve resolution to transfer $190,707.42 from Education to Operations for April expenses
1
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Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the transfer resolution. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.6
Approve adoption of Social Studies books for the 2021-22 school year
1
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Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the Social Studies adoption as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1
GSHS Baccalaureat - 6:30 pm, May 28, 2021
7.2
GSHS commencement - 7:00 pm, May 28, 2021
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no more business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the meeting ended on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
