South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Minutes

Janet McBee 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.  Coaches and members of the Gibson Southern football team were also in attendance.

The Board and Dr. Humbaugh honored Bob Kinkle for his 36 years of service as the attorney for the South Gibson.


1.1 Award the VPS Architecture Scholarship
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

George Link of VPS Architecture presented Emma Cox with a $1,500 scholarship.


1.2 Honor GSHS Football Team on State Championship
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

The Board and Dr. Humbaugh honored the members of the GSHS football team and congratulated them on their 3A state championship.


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

Minutes

Mrs. McBee opened the floor for patron concerns.  None were voiced.


2.1 Open a Public Meeting on Proposed Superintendent's Contract
Mrs. Janet McBee, President of the Board

Minutes

Mrs. McBee opened the meeting for comments concerning the proposed superintendent's contract.  No comments were forthcoming and Steve Gruszewski made a motion to close the Public Hearing and Dr. Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary

Seconded: Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board

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

3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

As an FYI to the Board, Standard and Poors' has contacted us concerning the Gibson Generation Station planned closing and the impact on the school corporation.

Minutes

The Board was presented with the November financial reports.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

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 BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS
 
     4.2.1.1  Larry Adamson, GSHS Custodian effective 12/31/21
     4.2.1.2  Jodi Meuser, GSHS Life Skills effective 12/10/21
     4.2.1.3  Veronica Valencia, ELL Aide at OCS effective 12/31/21
     4.2.1.4  Emily Sisk Martin, LD Resource Aide at GSHS effective 12/17/21


4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Brad Chandler, Volunteer Track Coach @ GSHS for 2021-22
     4.2.2.2  Nick Ivy, Middle School Track Coach for 2021-22
     4.2.2.3  Todd Polen, GSHS Assistant Wrestling Coach for 2021-22
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Joyce Michel, HQ Loss Learning Aide for 10 hrs/week at FBCS
     4.2.3.2  Rebecca Luhman, Special Needs Life Skills NQ Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs/dy effective 12/13/21
     4.2.3.3  Julie Plasse, 1 to 1 Special Needs Aide @ HCS for 5.5 hrs/dy effective 12/31/21
     4.2.3.4  Rebecca Fishback, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 5 hrs/dy effective 1/3/22
 
4.2.4  FMLA

    4.2.4.1  Donya Bengert, HCS
    4.2.4.2  Brenda Sands, GSHS
     4.2.4.3  Jennifer Baker, HCS
     4.2.4.4  Carla Kuhlenschmidt, OCS
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1  Robbin Weber to transfer to GSHS Cafeteria - 3 hrs/dy effective 12/1/21
     4.2.5.2  Becky Allen, chg to 5.5 hrs/dy effective 1/3/22 - cafeteria @ HCS
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Jerry O'Brien, PE Teacher @ HCS effective 12/17/21


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll:

  • Payroll dated November 26, 2021       $664,258.01
  • Payroll dated December 3, 2021         $493,119.11
  • Payroll dated December 10, 2021       $ 75,026.30
  • Payroll dated December 17, 2021       $469,142.38

Vouchers 

  • Vouchers include 59156-59175, 59176-59359, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for $2,505,078.46

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

5.1 Approve First Reading of Neola Policy .0144.1
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

The first reading of Neola policy .0144.1 was conducted.


5.2 Approve contract with Warrick County School Corp. for VI Services
Dr. Stacey Humbaugh, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Cox made a motion to approve the contract as presented and Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion, with the action passing 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary

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

5.3 Approve resolution to transfer $251,319.56 from Education to Operations for September to December expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

State support for SGSC in 2021 will be a total of $14,205,873.53.  We are allowed up to 15% to be transferred to Operations.  I propose transferring 14% this year for a total of $1,988,822.29.  Year to date we have transferred $1,737,502.73 so we can transfer an additional $251,319.56.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to pass the resolution on the funds' transfer.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the resolution passed 7-0.

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 BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Lewis, Board MemberX  
Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  

5.4 Revision of wage scale passed in November 2021
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

When implementing the salary and wage scale passed in November, mistakes were found.  This makes corrections and reflects the scale we have been using.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the revision of the wage scale.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary

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

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

Minutes

With no more business to conduct, Dr. Cox made a motion to adjourn at 7:05 pm.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Conway Cox, Vice President of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Secretary

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