South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

Michael Bengert called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the GSHS Library. In addition to Board members,
administration and Board Attorney Pam Partenheimer, 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
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

Mark Fehrenbacher presented the Board with a poster of the current members of the Indiana legislature.

Mark Monroe and Jason Blackard spoke against the proposal as presented in Action 5.7 of the agenda concerning 7th/8th Grade basketball Combined Teams.  While agreeing that something needs to be done, they do not like the current proposed course of action.

 

 


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The Board was presented with the 31 December 2022 financial reports.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS
 
4.2.2  ECA
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  - Employee #30425
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1 Allison Stunkel, Aide @ OCS from 7.0 hrs to 7.25 hrs effective 1/5/23
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims included:

  • Payrolls
    • Payroll dated January 3, 2023, $534,322.19
    • Payroll dated January 13, 2023, $479,126.23
  • Vouchers included 61674, 61675-61859, and 61683, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,290,310.62

 


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Gibson Southern Scoreboard Replacement - Football
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

The athletic department recommends the replacement of the current football scoreboard with a similar scoreboard.  The current scoreboard has outlived its useful life.  The new board will be delivered by Nevco and installed by Custom Signs.  

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the replacement of the current football scoreboard as presented.  Rachel Hilman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.2 Approve end of year 2022 appropriation adjustments
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
3 minutes

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.3 Approve the Cancellation of Outstanding Checks
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the cancellation of outstanding checks as presented.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the action and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.4 Approve resolution to transfer $207,000.00 from Education to Operations for December 2022 expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern put forth a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0. 

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.5 Approve bus bids on route 13 & route 18
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Route 13 - Nix Bus Sales @ $336.00 daily

Route 18 - Andrew Schmitt @ $415.00 per day.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to accept the bids as presented.  Rachel Hilman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.6 CTE Course Approval
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The IDOE requires CTE (career and technical education) course approval by the board of trustees in order to receive CTE reimbursement for the courses  Mr. Osborn has started an E-Sports club at Gibson Southern High School that has generated a great deal of interest.  We will offer a 1 semester course in Computer Science Special Topics: Video Gaming Design and then also another 1 semester course in Computer Science Special Topics: Advanced Video Gaming Design.  While we are excited to offer some additional 1 semester elective courses, we are also hopeful for a long term goal of getting more interested in Computer Science and growing our AP Computer Science numbers. 

Minutes

Rachel Hilman made a motion to approve the CTE course as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.7 7th/8th Grade basketball Combined Teams
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
8 minutes

The community schools would continue with their school teams in a 10-12 game format prior to January.  The combined teams would begin play in January in contest providing increased competitive levels.  The intent is to increase chemistry and competitive opportunities as a grade level as a method to grow the respective basketball teams in our high school.  Practice and games would be held at our community schools.  Coaching salaries would be adjusted to meet the new format as part of the negotiation process with the Teachers Association.   The high school head coaches will assist the community schools with the transition and coaches.   

Minutes

Mark Rohr, Assistant Athletic Director and GSHS Boys Basketball Coach presented the proposal.  After a long discussion, Rachel Hilman made a motion to table the proposal to a later date.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the item was tabled on a vote of 6-0.

 

 

 

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Perry informed the Board of the special education numbers in our schools and the potential of returning some East Gibson special education students to EGSC.  Additionally, he discussed the possibility of using an asynchronous day on Wednesday, 25 January 2023.


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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

With no other business to conduct, Steve Gruszewski made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member   
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX