Meeting Details
May 17, 2022
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Dr. Cox called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the GSHS Library. In addition to Board members, administrators, and Board Attorney Pam Partenheimer, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. The media was represented by Corey Woolsey of the Princeton Daily Clarion.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS
Minutes
Dr. Cox opened the floor to patron concerns. Mark Fehrenbacher voiced his concern about the rise of the school district's property tax rate and its increasing budgets.
3.
REPORTS
There will be no summer feeding program this year, and in the 2022-2023 school year, lunch pricing will return to pre-pandemic levels.
For budget 2022, the estimated total circuit breaker was $144,780. The actual impact will be $188,842.
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial reports for April, as well as circuit breaker information for 2022.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the items passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from April 26, 2022 Executive Session and Regular Board meetings
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Brooke Hart, effective 5/24/22 - FBCS/GSHS/HCS
4.2.1.2 Megan Mitchell, effective 5/24/22 - FBCS
4.2.1.3 Karen Smith, effective 5/24/22 - FBCS
4.2.1.4 Emily Fougnies, effective 5/24/22 - FBCS
4.2.1.5 Cathy Williams, effective 5/19/22
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Jeni Britton, 8th Gr. Girls Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 22-23
4.2.2.2 Jess Scaggs, 7th Gr. Girls Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 22-23
4.2.2.3 Jerry Aydt, Assistant Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 22-23
4.2.2.4 Chris May, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.5 Chris May, 7th/8th Gr. Football Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.6 Ron Kahle, 7th/8th Gr. Football Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.7 Ronnie Robinson, 7th/8th Gr. Football Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.8 Nick Ivy, Middle School Cross Country Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.9 Anna Hackert, 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.2.10 Brent Winstead, Band Sponsor @ HCS for 22-23
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Larry Adamson, Temporary Summer Work
4.2.3.2 Alex Hirsch, Temporary Summer Work
4.2.3.3 Emily Wallace, Summer Tutor @ Holy Cross for 4 hrs/wk-Paid from Special Ed. Grant
4.2.3.4 Wyatt Steele, Summer ESY work with @ current hourly rate
4.2.3.5 Lesa Bond, Summer ESY work @ $35/hr (licensed teacher)
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Teresa Foster @ OCS effective 5/24/22
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
- Payroll dated May 6, 2022 $473,565.92
- Payroll dated May 20, 2022 $551,604.40
Vouchers
- Vouchers included 60133-60136, 60137-60318 along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for $1,305,611.57
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve Girls Basketball Overnight Trip - June 9-10, 2022
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the girls' basketball overnight trip. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the trip was approved 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.2
Approve OCS, FBCS, GSHS and HCS Agenda Books for 2022-23
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the handbooks as presented. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the item passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.3
Approve the Request for HEA 1003 Flexibility Waiver for the 22/23 School Year
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the request for a waiver to be filed for the 22/23 school year. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action gained Board approval on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.4
Approve contract with Hafer on OCS/HCS first phase HVAC updates
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Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Hafer contract concerning HVAC updates. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.5
Approve resolution to transfer $360,850.00 from Education to Operations for March/April expenses to be done in May 2022
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the resolution passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.6
Approve the addition of 4802 - Intro to Engineering Design to GSHS Curriculum
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the addition of this class at GSHS. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.7
Appoint Amy Silva as Corporation Treasurer effective May 28, 2022
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to appoint Amy Silva effective 28 May 2022 to replace Elaine Tenbarge. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no other business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn at 6:52 pm. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
