Meeting Details
September 20, 2022
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School -Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Don Steinmetz called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the GSHS Library. In addition to Board members,
and administrators, Angela Cooper, Jill Viera, and Faye Williamson of the South Gibson Teachers Association were
present along with patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. Principals Tasha Jourdan and Mark Wahl from OCS & FBCS were present. The media was not represented
1.1
Recognition of IREAD and ILEARN Perfect Scores
Minutes
Dr. Perry, Mrs. Jourdan, Mr. Wahl, and the Board recognized the students who achieved IREAD and ILEARN perfect scores.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Mr. Steinmetz opened the floor to patron concerns and comments on agenda items. Mark Fehrenbacher asked about teacher pay, class size, and teachers paying for their own supplies. Dr. Perry responded that SGSC has very competitive teacher pay, class sizes are neither too small nor too large, and the administration tries very earnestly to supply teachers with the supplies they need in the classroom.
3.
REPORTS
Recently, additional cafeteria tables were purchased for all schools. The tables at HCS were totally replaced due to wear. All were the original tables.
A special needs room in FBCS was renovated and modified as well as one in OCS. We also completed a server room in the basement of the Administration building. We had held off on doing this to make sure we could not get by with just the closet we had.
Two offices will be created at GSHS in the front office which will occupy space to the north of the existing bank of offices on the west wall. This will allow the social worker to not be in the conference room behind the curtain wall.
LED parking lights were installed in the OCS parking lot and will be done at FBCS and HCS by 1 December 2022 using our funds and rebates from Duke and Centerpoint.
Parts of the FBCS parking lot were patched but we will need to consider a project in the future to redo the entire parking lot.
We also plan on replacing chalk boards at HCS with whiteboards this winter.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. 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 | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Elaine Cooper, NHQ Aide @ OCS effective 9/9/22
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Tim Smith, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.2 Renee Hirsch, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.3 Autumn Daughtery, Volunteer 5th & 6th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.4 Valley Couts, 6th Gr. Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 22-23
4.2.2.5 Christy Wendt, Yearbook Sponsor @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.6 Derek Barton, Band - Handbells @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.7 Brent Winstead, Band - Elementary @ FBCS for 22-23
4.2.2.8 Sean Whitten, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 22-23
4.2.2.9 Erin Maurer, Head Swim Coach @ GSHS for 22-23
4.2.2.10 Nicholas Maurer, Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 22-23
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Elaine Cooper, NHQ 1:1 Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective Aug. 22, 2022
4.2.3.2 Allison Stunkel, HQ 1:1 Aide @ OCS for 7.0 hrs/dy effective 9/12/22
4.2.3.3 April Lanham, HQ Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/29/22
4.2.3.4 Eric Jones, HQ Life Skills Aide @ GSHS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/31/22
4.2.3.5 Mary Ann Feller, Special Ed. HQ Aide @ Sts. P & P effective 9/6/22 for 9 hrs week -paid from IDEA grant
4.2.3.6 Sarah Deputy, NHQ Spec. Ed Aide @ FBCS effective 9/19/22 for 8 hrs/dy
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #20170
4.2.4.2 Employee #20129
4.2.4.3 Employee #20150
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Carla Kuhlenschmidt, HQ Special Ed. Aide @ OCS for 7.50 hrs/dy
4.2.5.1 Deanna Keller, Title I Aide @ OCS for 7.00 hrs/dy
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Brenda Sands, Cafeteria Manager @ GSHS effective 10/20/22
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
• Payroll dated August 26, 2022. $412,053.38
• Payroll dated September 9, 2022. $467,967.88
• Payroll dated September 23, 2022.$475,500.18
Vouchers
• Vouchers included 60818-60835, 60836, 60837-61070, as well as EFT for taxes and INPRS for a
total of $1,500,598.14 .
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
2nd Reading for Neola Vol 34 No 2 and policy 4123, 4362 and 5517 from Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the second reading of the Neola policies as presented. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.2
1st Reading of Updated Policy 8500 - Food Service Program, Policy 9150 - School Visitors, Policy 3120 - Employment of Professional Staff; Policy 4120 - Employment of Support Staff; Policy 5540 - The Schools and Governmental Agencies
Minutes
The first reading of these policies occurred. No action is required at this time.
5.3
Approval appropriation adjustments
This allows us to encumber part of the cost of the first phase of HCS & OCS HVAC project in 2023.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
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 | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.4
Approve advertising of Budget 2023 reports as presented
10
minutes
Highlights of budget 2023.
Assessed valuation used $ 806,605,841
Tax rate to advertise for Debt Service .3004
Tax rate to advertise for Operations .7315
Budget for Education $15,099,105
Debt Service Fund $ 2760,000
Budget for Operations $9,904,716
Start HVAC renovations & upgrades at OCS & HCS
Purchase two 72 passenger buses to replace older 66 passenger buses
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to advertise the 2023 budget as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minutes
Dr. Perry informed the Board that our test scores continue to outpace the state. Also, our enrollment this year is up around 51 students from the last school year.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1
October 11, 2022 - Board Meeting
7.2
October 25, 2022 - Board meeting
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With there being no more business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 6:55 PM.
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 | |||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
