Meeting Details
November 15, 2021
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Library
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
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
Minutes
Mr. Gruszewski opened the floor for patron concerns. None were voiced.
3.
REPORTS
Budget 2022 was approved by DLGF with a minor change. See the attached 1782 notice for the report.
Minutes
The Board was informed of the approval of the 2022 budget and presented financial reports for the corporation and the building ECA accounts.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from October 26, 2021 Regular meeting and Executive Session
4.2
PERSONNEL
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
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
5.1
Approve 2021-22 Master Contract
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.2
Approve change in salary and wage scales for non-certified employees and stipend for eligible employees
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.3
Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 11, 2022 and Regular Board meeting for January 25, 2022
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.4
Approve recommendation for Administrators salary increases
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.5
Approve recommendation to dispose of by sale or scrap of old drafting desks and stools
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
5.6
Approve advertisement of Superintendent contract increase
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1
December 14, 2021 Regular Board meeting
7.2
Christmas Break - December 19, 2021 to Jan 2, 2022
8.
ADJOURNMENT
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
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X |
