South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

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.


2. PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

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.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

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.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from October 25, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll

  • Payroll dated  November 4, 2022.      $816.000.90

The vouchers included 61289-61291, 61292-61291, as well as EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,058,217.09


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Open bus bids
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
9 minutes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.2 Doculivery On Line Agreement
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.3 First Reading for Neola Vol 35 No 1
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

The first reading of the indicated policies occurred.  No action is required at this time.

Attachments

5.4 Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 10, 2023 and Regular Board meeting for January 24, 2023
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.5 Approval to transfer $189,200.00 for expenses from October to Operations from Education
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

7. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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.


7.1 December 20, 2022 - Regular Board meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

7.2 Christmas Break - December 22, 2022 to January 4, 2023
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the Board

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board memberX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX