South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the meeting at 6:30 pm.  In addition to Board members and administration, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was in attendance.


2. PATRON CONCERNS
Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board

Minutes

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


3. REPORTS

4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the items passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from October 26, 2021 Regular meeting and Executive Session
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Tara Greenlee, Behavioral Therapist - Gibson County Special Services eff. 12/17/21 
     4.2.1.2  Rusty Reeves, Assistant Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
 


4.2.2  ECA
 
     4.2.2.1  Isiah Stafford, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.2  Mark Hackert, Volunteer 7th & 8th Gr. Girls Asst. Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.2  Annie Dunkel, Volunteer Assistant Cheer Coach @ HCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.3  Stacy Scherzer, Volunteer Assistant Cheer Coach @ HCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.4  Kendra Conner, Volunteer Assistant Cheer Coach @ HCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.5  Lonie Burns, Volunteer Assistant 7th Gr. Bball Coach @ FBCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.6  Nathan Stone, Volunteer 6th Gr. Boys Bball Coach @ FBCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.7  Zachary Boop, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball Asst. Coach @ OCS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.8  Dan Pohl, Volunteer for FFA @ GSHS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.9  Jana Mercer, Volunteer Swim Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.10  Madelene Raley, Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.11  Erin Maurer, Volunteer Swim Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.12 Kelsi Linneweber, Kelsie, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22


4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Donna Harpe, Instructional Aide @ GSHS for 7 hrs/dy effective 11/8/21
    4.2.3.2  Ranell Rexing, Learning Loss Aide @ OCS for 10 hrs per week for 32 weeks per year
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Veronica Valencia, OCS
     4.2.4.2  Dawn Hasenour, FBCS
     4.2.4.3  Shana Alldredge, OCS
     4.2.4.4  Laura Michel, SGSC
     4.2.4.5  Kelli Davis, HCS
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1  Emily Deputy, K-8 Treasurer @ HCS effective when replacement for aide position is hired
     4.2.5.2  Amy Silva, Corporation Treasurer effective 1/3/2022, 12 mths/yr; 8 hrs/dy
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  John Spradley, effective 5/31/22


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll

  • Payroll dated November 5, 2021,     $507,321.61
  • Payroll dated November 12, 2021,   $464,883.26

Vouchers

  • Vouchers 58999-59155, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for $1,200,688.02.

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

5.1 Approve 2021-22 Master Contract
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Master Contract which was seconded by Don Steinmetz.  The contract was approved on a 5-0 vote.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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

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

5.2 Approve change in salary and wage scales for non-certified employees and stipend for eligible employees
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Any salary and wage increases are recommended to be made retroactively to 1 July 2021.  Additionally, it is recommended to pay a stipend which is prorated based upon the length of an employee's work calendar and hours per workday.  Employees must have been paid at least 120 days to participate in the stipend. The attached worksheet illustrates this. 

Minutes

Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the stipends and wage scale updates.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.3 Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 11, 2022 and Regular Board meeting for January 25, 2022
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the dates for the January 2022 meeting.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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

5.4 Approve recommendation for Administrators salary increases
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the recommended pay for administrators.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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

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

5.5 Approve recommendation to dispose of by sale or scrap of old drafting desks and stools
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve this action, which was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern, and passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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

5.6 Approve advertisement of Superintendent contract increase
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the advertisement of the Superintendent contract increase to match the new Master Contract.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

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

7.1 December 14, 2021 Regular Board meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

7.2 Christmas Break - December 19, 2021 to Jan 2, 2022
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board

Minutes

With no more business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

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