Meeting Details
July 19, 2022
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School -Media Center
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, and Faye Williamson of the South Gibson Teachers
Association was present along with patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. The media was not
represented
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Dr. Cox opened the floor to patron concerns. Mark Fehrenbacher informed the Board about a program for children of Indiana Veteran Families, Operation Back to School, which offers up to $500 per dependent child for back-to-school expenses. Mr. Fehrenbacher also asked the Board to consider the economic times we live in when preparing the budget for 2023 and to flat-line it if possible. Additionally, he asked a question about how textbooks are adopted and that the Board maintains transparency in the process.
Margo English, the Library Director of the Owensville Carnegie Public Library, thanked the Board for its consideration of the appointment of members to the Library Board.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with the financial reports, the delivery of 3 Special Purpose Vehicles, continuing work at Fort Branch Community School in the heating and air conditioning systems, as well as the parking lot at FBCS.
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 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Neil Beste, Head Custodian @ HCS effective July 21, 2022
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Phil Minnis, Band Director @ OCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.2 Courtney Kuester, Yearbook Sponsor @ OCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.3 Justin Brewer, Middle School Cross Country Coach @ OCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.4 Shannon Davis, Middle School Cross Country Coach @ FBCS for 2022-23
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Kiana Mosser, Life Skills Teacher at FBCS effective 8/11/2022
4.2.3.2 Kara Martin, Librarian/Aide @ GSHS effective 8/11/2022
4.2.3.3 Mahala Burger, HQ Spec. Education Aide @ 7 hrs/dy at OCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.4 Sherry Wilson, HQ Spec. Education Aide @ 7 hrs/dy at OCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.5 Shannon Hall, Non HQ Spec. Education Aide @ 7.5 hrs/dy at OCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.6 Whitney McManus, HQ Spec. Education Aide @ 7.5 hrs/dy at OCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.7 Deanna Keller, 1:1 HQ Aide @ 7.0 hrs/dy at OCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.8 Aliyah Strange, ITE Instructor @ 2.5 hrs/dy and 1:1 HQ aide at 5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.9 Carla Kuhlenschmidt, HQ 1:1 Aide @ 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.10 Tania Taulbee, HQ PK Aide and 1:1 Aide @ 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.11 Jessica Anderson, HQ Title I Aide @ 7 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.12 Vicki Cullom, HQ Title I Aide @ 7 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.13 Karla Thomas, HQ Title I Aide @ 7 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.14 Alicia MacMunn, HQ Title I Aide @ 5.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.15 Kelly Rochleau - HQ ELL Aide @ 7 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.16 Becki Penner, Cafeteria Manager @ OCS for 7.25 hrs/dy for 2022-23
4.2.3.17 Lisa Compton, Cook @ OCS for 7.0 hrs/dy for 2022-23
4.2.3.18 Teri Barrett, Cook @ OCS for 7.0 hrs/dy for 2022-23
4.2.3.19 Amanda Estep, Cook @ OCS for 5.0 hrs/dy for 2022-23
4.2.3.20 Karla Garrison, Cook @ OCS for 5.0 hrs/dy for 2022-23
4.2.3.21 Michelle Helms, Speech Language Pathologist @ FBCS effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.22 Heather Scott, HQ Librarian/Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.23 Lurie (Cheyenne) Hudson, NHQ PK Aide @ OCS for 7.0 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.24 Sarah Fuhs, Study Hall Supervisor/Librarian @ HCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.25 Rebecca Fishback, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.26 Tina Thomas, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 6 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.27 Becky Allen, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 5.5 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.28 Stephanie Boyd, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 8 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.29 Kaitlyn Parker, NHQ PK Aide @ OCS for 7.0 hrs/dy effective 8/11/22
4.2.3.30 Laura Rader, School Nurse @ GSHS for 7.5 hr/day effective 8/11/22
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Wyatt Steele, NHQ Life Skills Aide at GSHS effective 8/11/2022
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
- Payroll dated July 1, 2022, $399,841.87
- Payroll dated July 15, 2022, $343,481.52
Voucher
- Vouchers included 60538-60541, 60529-60659, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for $1,345,785.65
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve Komputrol Contract for Sept, '22 to Aug, '23
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Komputrol contract as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.2
Approve the recommendation for a Health Aide position with benefits equal to a Nurse
The position will be a PERF-covered position.
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the position recommendation. David Lewis seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.3
Reapprove the Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy required annually per IC 20-43-10-3.5(c)
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to reapprove the TAG policy as presented. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.4
Approve Outdoor Shelter construction for Cross Country courtesy of Reinbrecht Construction
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to accept the outdoor shelter at Gibson Southern High School to be donated by Reinbrecht Construction. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.5
Approve the updated SGSC Rise Evaluation Plan for certified staff and administrators
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the SGSC Rise Evaluation Plan as presented. David Lewis seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.6
Approve resolution to transfer $180,900.00 from Education to Operations for June expenses to be done in July 2022
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minutes
The detail is in the attachments along with the resolution.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. David Lewis seconded the motion and the resolution passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
| Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.7
Approve the First Reading of Special Update - Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment and a portion of Vol. 34 No 2
Minutes
The first reading for these policy updates was conducted. No action is needed at this time.
5.8
Approve Recommendations to the Owensville Carnegie Public Library Board
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the recommendations as presented. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.9
Walk On: Approve mid year appropriation adjustments
Appropriation adjustments to reflect where we will actually spend budget appropriations. This action does not increase or decrease the budget.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| 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
Minutes
Dr. Perry informed the Board of ongoing accomplishments by SGSC students, such as Peyton Blackard, Brenna Blume, and Brady Allen. Don Steinmetz announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fort Branch Public Library and the back-to-school function of the United Methodist Church in Fort Branch.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no other business to transact, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the Board adjourned the meeting on a vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
