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 asked the Board to consider restricting the north entrance to Fort Branch Community School as a vehicle could, either by accident or design, crash into the entrance of the building.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

The 2023 budget for South Gibson School Corporation was approved.  The assessed value came in at $1,112,618,806.

Debt service budget of $2,760,000 with a tax rate of .2177.

Education budget of $15,099,105

Operations budget of $9,904,716 with a tax rate of .5302.

Total levy of $8,321,276 for a total tax rate of .7479. 

Minutes

The Board was given reports pertaining to the month of November and the budget approvals for the calendar year 2023.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.

Additionally, the Board wanted their appreciation of Mike Ruder and his accomplishments at South Gibson School Corporation.  They joined in wishing him a happy retirement.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance

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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
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 November 15, 2022 meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Robyn McCandless,Aide at OCS effective 12/22/22
     4.2.1.2  Reed Farmer, Spec. Needs Aide @ St. James effective 12/20/22
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Connor Smith, 7th Gr. Boys Assistant Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.2  Don Rhodes, Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.3  Greg Wilson, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.4  Vicky Bratton, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.5  Ashtin Seaton, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.6  Lance Fleener, Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.7  Zach Pullum, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.8  Reed Farmer, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.9  Josh Elpers, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.10 Chad Lames, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.11  Chris Wilkerson, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.12  Axel Frudenberg, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.13  Nick Ivy, Co-sponsor for Middle School Student Council @ FBCS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.14  Jessica Ziliak, Co-sponsor for Middle School Student Council @ FBCS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.15  Carley Lara, Sponsor for Middle School Student Council @ OCS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.16  Brian Wilson, Volunteer Assistant Coach for 6th Gr. Boys Basketball @ OCS for 2022-23
     4.2.2.17  Cora Blume, Volunteer Assistant Coach for Softball @ GSHS for 2022-23
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Jayci Bilby, 1 to 1 Spec. Needs Aide at HCS effective 11/29/22
     4.2.3.2  Kaitlynn Barrett, KDG Teacher @ FBCS effective 1/5/23
     4.2.3.3  Sarah Deputy, NHQ Aide @ FBCS effective 9/19/22 for 7.5 hrs/dy (Correction from Sept. agenda)
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  - Employee #60000
     4.2.4.2 -  Employee #20087
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1  Wyatt Steele, Life Skills Aide @ FBCS effective 11/28/22 for 7.50 hrs/dy
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Michael Ruder, Director of Maintenance/Facilities effective 12/30/22


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll:

  • Payroll dated November 18, 2022, in the amount of $527,810.89
  • Payroll dated December 2, 2022, in the amount of $610,687.74
  • Payroll dated December 16, 2022, in the amount of $532,960.16

The vouchers included 61466-61480,61481-61673, as well as EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $2,845,244.65


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 2nd Reading of Neola Vol. 35 No 1
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern approved the second reading of the NEOLA Volume 35 No. 1 updates.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the reading passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board member

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

5.2 Approve appropriation adjustments
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Secretary of the Board

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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
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 Staff Appreciation Stipend
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the Staff Appreciation Stipends as presented.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.  The business office plans to disburse these stipends on 13 January 2023 if all goes well.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, 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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.4 Approve recommendation of negotiated bus bids as presented
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

With the complexity of the marketplace, we are continuing to negotiate with some contractors.  This isn't a reflection of any impasse, just the reality of obtaining good information.

Also, I would ask that the Board approve negotiations of bus contracts that allow reopening the contracts if and when new equipment becomes available.  If approved, I will ask Pam Partenheimer to insert language into contracts that allow the contract to be reopened with a contractor if both parties agree on a new equipment purchase.

Routes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23. 

13 had no bidders and we are still working with 18.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the bids as attached and the contract language revision as needed.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the Board approved the action 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance

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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
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 Approve advertising of bus route 13
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

No bids were received on bus route 13.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the advertising of bus route 13.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance

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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.6 Approve resolution to transfer $201,400.00 from Education to Operations for expenses incurred in November 2022
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
3 minutes

This will put us at 13.5602% of the state Basic Grant transferred in 2022.  The State wants us to keep below 15%.

Projected Basic Grant for 2022 = $15,064,706

Transfers = $2,042,804.75 with this last transfer for 2022.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer from Education to Operations as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of Finance

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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX  

5.7 Approve appointment of Steve Riley to the Owensville Carnegie Library Board - 01/01/23 - 12/31/27
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the appointment of Steve Riley.  Don Steinmetz seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, 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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
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

Minutes

Dr. Perry briefed the Board about the INMAC grants coming to the K-8 buildings, the recent Zones of Education training of staff, and the book study at Haubstadt Community School. 


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

Minutes

Dr. Cox and Don Steinmetz were presented with plaques commemorating their time of service on the Board.  Both are leaving their office at the end of December 2022.

 

Dr. Cox stated, "It has been an honor to serve on this Board."  Don Steinmetz said, "What a pleasure it has been to serve on this Board."


7.1 January 10, 2022 - Board reorganization meeting - 6:30 pm
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

7.2 January 24, 2022 - Regular Board meeting - 6:30 pm
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Don Steinmetz made a motion to adjourn.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm. on a vote of 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 member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Finance   
Dr. Conway Cox, President of the BoardX  
Mr. Don Steinmetz, Vice President of the BoardX