Meeting Details
October 25, 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 of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with other teachers and patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. The media was not present.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Dr. Cox opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments.
Mark Fehrenbacher had questions on the Master Contract about teacher personal days, what a planning period is for a teacher, and how Association Leave works. Dr. Perry and Board members explained how these items work and that they are very common in Indiana public schools.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was informed that the advertisement for bus route bids went out and that the bids should be available at the next board meeting in November.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. 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
4.1
Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2022 SGSC Board of Trustees meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Justin Rexing, Volunteer for FFA at GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.2 Dillon Hasenour, Assistant Swimming Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.3 Jana Mercer, Assistant Swimming Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.4 Stacey Michel, HCS Middle School Student Council Sponsor for 2022-23
4.2.2.5 Mark Schmitt, 6th Gr. Girls Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.6 Seth Davenport, 5th Gr. Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.7 Kriste Davenport, 5th Gr. Girls Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.7 Tim Lewis, 5th Gr. Boys Volunteer Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.8 Darrel Edwards, 7th Gr. Girls Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.9 Sean Whitten, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.10 Sarah Seitz, Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2022-23
4.2.2.11 Noah Bryant, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 2022-23
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.6 April Maikranz, GSHS Cafeteria Manager effective 10/26/22 for 8 hrs/dy
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
- Payroll dated October 21, 2022 $483,275.96
The vouchers included 61164-61288, as well as EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $641,682.86.
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve the 2023 Budget as advertised / Approve the findings as presented
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the 2023 Budget as advertised. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the 2023 Budget passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.2
Adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan as advertised for 2023
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adopt the Capital Projects Plan as advertised for 2023. Don Steinmetz seconded the action, and the motion 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.3
Adopt the School Bus Replacement Plan as advertised for 2023
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adopt the School Bus Replacement Plan as advertised for 2023. Janet McBee seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.4
Approve resolution to transfer $189,200.00 from Education to Operations for September expenses
2
minutes
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the resolution for the funds' transfer as presented. 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.5
Approve 2022-23 Master Contract
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the 2022-23 Master Contract as presented. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the contract was approved 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.6
Approve recommendation of support and administration salary and wage increases
5
minutes
Any salary and wage increases are recommended to be made retroactively to 1 July 2022 as is the Master Contract.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the support and administration salary and wage increases as presented. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.7
Approve changes to the 2023-24 calendar and the proposed 2024-25 calendar
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the changes to the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school year calendars as presented. 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.8
Request the sale/scrap of old GPW cars
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the sale and or scraping of the old GPW cars. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
5.9
Approve the reappointment of Margaret Hall to the Fort Branch-Johnson Township Library Board
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the reappointment of Margaret Hall. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the action 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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
7.1
November 15, 2022 - Regular Board meeting - 6:30 pm
7.2
December 20, 2022 - Regular Board meeting - 6:30 pm
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, Janet McBee made a motion to adjourn. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 6:54 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the Board | X |
