Meeting Details
February 21, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
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
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.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with the 31 January 2023 financial reports.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from January 24, 2023 meetings
4.2
PERSONNEL
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
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
5.1
FFA Summer Judging Trip
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
5.2
Approve resolution to transfer $194,200 from Education to Operations for January 2023 expenses
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
5.3
Indiana Online Summer School Contract
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
5.4
Conflict of Interest Form
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
5.5
In-Mac Design and Innovation Studio Grant
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
5.6
Approve the position of Director of Operations as an Administrator level position for PERF purposes
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
K-5 Life Skills class with East Gibson
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
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
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
| 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 | X | ||
| 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 |
