South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Minutes

David Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.  In addition to Board members, administration, and Board Attorney Pam Partenheimer, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with teachers and patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation.  The media was represented by WEVV, WFIE, and WTVW from Evansville, Indiana.

Dr. Perry read into the record a statement by Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven who was unable to attend the meeting.  The statement concerned the recent trespasser at Haubstadt Community School.


2. PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

David Doughty read a letter against the proposal that was tabled in January which considered consolidating boys and girls middle school basketball.

Mark Fehrenbacher asked about the security breach at HCS and the conflict of interest Board Member Rachel Hillman recently signed.

Keith Miller, Michael Rose, Rachel Beloat, and others from the audience voiced their concerns and consternation over recent events at Haubstadt Community School and what they perceived as a lack of communication from both building and district-level administration.  The Board said their concerns would be addressed as decisions are made in future Board meetings.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the action and the items passed on a 7-0 vote.

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 memberX  
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 24, 2023 meetings
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Lori Campbell, Title I Aide @ FBCS effective 2/1/23
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Danny Thomas - Middle School Track Coach for '22-'23
     4.2.2.2  Nick Ivy - Middle School Track Coach for '22-'23
     4.2.2.3  Anna Hackert - Middle School Track Coach for '22-'23
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT
 
4.2.4  FMLA
 
    4.2.4.1  Employee #20053

4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1  Julie Plasse, increase in hours to 7.5 hrs/dy @ HCS effective 1/13/23
     4.2.5.2  Carla Kuhlenschmidt, decrease in hours from 7.5 to 7.0 @ OCS effective 2/6/23
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims included:

  • Payrolls
    • Payroll dated January 27, 2023, $509,051.12
    • Payroll dated February 10, 2023, $527,867.36
  • Vouchers included 61860-61865, and 61866-62043, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,424,775.59 

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 FFA Summer Judging Trip
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The FFA will take their yearly trip to Whitely County, Indiana for Dairy judging.  The trip is an overnight trip and will be funded by the FFA.  

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the FFA trip as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the trip was approved on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member

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 memberX  
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 resolution to transfer $194,200 from Education to Operations for January 2023 expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

The details are attached.

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer funds as presented.  Rachel Hileman seconded the motion and the resolution passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member

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 memberX  
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 Indiana Online Summer School Contract
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

For summer 2023, we will once again offer courses for students to make up credits and work ahead to allow for enrollment in other programs.  There is a $50 dollar non-refundable registration fee and tuition billable upon completion.  The corporation will seek reimbursement from the IDOE where available.  

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Indiana Online contract as presented.  Stacey McClellan seconded the motion and the contract was approved on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

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

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 memberX  
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 Conflict of Interest Form
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.4.1  Rachael Johnson-Hileman

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to accept the CoI form from Rachael Johnson-Hileman.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the form was accepted on a vote of 6-0-1.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member

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

5.5 In-Mac Design and Innovation Studio Grant
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

The three community schools will each receive $25,000 in tech lab equipment.  Teachers will receive training and curriculum.  The project is in conjunction with the Toyota Foundation and Purdue University.   This will allow SGSC to start moving towards more advanced technology curriculum.  

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to accept the grant as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the grant was accepted on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, 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 memberX  
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 Approve the position of Director of Operations as an Administrator level position for PERF purposes
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Janet McBee made a motion to approve the position as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member

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 memberX  
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

6.1 K-5 Life Skills class with East Gibson
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Perry briefed the Board on the changes coming to the configuration of K-5 Life Skills classrooms and census in South Gibson in relation to the East Gibson students who attend at FBCS beginning in the fall semester of 2023.


6.2 Walk On: motion to direct Administration to pursue an MOU and hiring of SRO's
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Minutes

Tim Nurrenber made a walk-on motion to direct the administration to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gibson County Sheriff's Department and to hire additional School Resource Officers at South Gibson School Corporation. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

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 memberX  
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  

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, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 pm.  Janet McBee seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Janet McBee, Board member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mrs. Janet McBee, Board memberX  
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