Meeting Details
January 24, 2023
6:35pm - 7:05pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School
Purpose
N/A
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.
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.
Minutes
The Board was presented with the 31 December 2022 financial reports.
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Minutes
Claims included:
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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.
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member | |||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |