Meeting Details
November 15, 2022
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
Dr. Cox called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the GSHS Library. In addition to Board members,
and administrators, Angela Cooper and Faye Williamson of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present along with patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. The media was not present.
Minutes
Dr. Cox opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments.
Mark Fehrenbacher gave the Board information concerning Operation Holiday Program to assist veterans and their families that are experiencing financial hardship this holiday season. He also asked if the Board was a member of the National School Boards Association which South Gibson is not. SGSC is a member of the Indiana School Boards Association.
As part of the new 45% requirement, the state monitors our expenditures for full-time teachers and we were found to be below the required percentage. SGSC applied for the waiver and was granted it but we will have to send in an action plan to rectify the situation.
Minutes
The Board discussed the 45% requirement and waiver as well as the updated basic grant. The October 2022 financial reports were presented.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
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 | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | |||
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 |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Nicole Smith, HCS Aide, effective 11/4/22
4.2.1.2 Rebecca Luhman, FBCS Aide, effective 11/11/22
4.2.1.3 Amber Burkett, Kindergarten teacher @ FBCS effective 11/22/22
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Jenna Hornby, Vaudeville Assistant @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.2 Lathan Falls, Volunteer Boys Assistant Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.2.3 Sylvia Adler, Volunteer Track Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Karen Adler, Special Needs Resource Teacher/Aide @ St. James for 5 hrs/day effective 11/7/22 being paid from the IDEA grant
4.2.3.2 Angela Johnson, Special Needs Resource Aide @ St. James effective 11/7/22 being paid from the IDEA grant
4.2.3.3 Kristen Kassenbrock, Special Needs Resource Aide @ St. James effective 11/722 being paid from the IDEA grant
4.2.3.4 Peggy Reed, Cafeteria Worker @ FBCS for 3 hrs/dy effective 11/14/22
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Karla Leann Smith, Cafe worker for 5 hrs/dy effective 10/26/22 @ FBCS
4.2.6 SUPPLEMENTAL PAY
4.2.6.1 Kelley Asay, effective 11/15/22
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll
The vouchers included 61289-61291, 61292-61291, as well as EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,058,217.09
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to reject the bids received and for Administration to negotiate with the bidders to come to an agreement on bus contracts. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the action passed 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 | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | |||
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 |
Doculivery will allow employees to access their pay stubs electronically 24/7. In addition, the Business office will be able to deliver W-2's and 1095C's electronically. The move will reduce time spent creating employee pay statements increasing efficiency in the business department.
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the Doculivery agreement. The motion was seconded by Steve Gruszewski 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 | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | |||
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 |
Minutes
The first reading of the indicated policies occurred. No action is required at this time.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the dates and times for the January 2023 Board meetings. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
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 | |||
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 |
Minutes
Don Steinmetz made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the action and the motion 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 | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | |||
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 |
Minutes
Dr. Perry reported the corporation continues to work on reunification plans using the "I Love you Guys" method. This is an important component of a safe school environment.
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, Janet McBee made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 pm. Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a 5-0 vote.
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 | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance | |||
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 |