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 and Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present along with
teachers and patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. The media was represented by WFIE from Evansville, Indiana.


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

Minutes

David Lewis opened the floor to any patron concerns or agenda item comments.  None were voiced at the time.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The Board was presented with the 28 February 2023 financial reports.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the items passed on a 6-0 vote.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board


4.1 Approve Minutes from February 21, 2023 Executive and Regular Board meetings
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS

    4.2.1.1  Dana George, Life Skills Aide @ FBCS effective 3/24/23
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  - Jennifer Schnaus - Volunteer Assistant Middle School Track Coach effective for 2022-23
     4.2.2.2 - Nathan Wilzbacher - Volunteer Assistant Middle School Track Coach effective for 2022-23
     4.2.2.3 - Paige Harpenau - Volunteer Softball Coach @ GSHS effective for 2022-23
     4.2.2.4 - Robert Andreas Bailey - Volunteer Baseball Coach @ GSHS effective for 2022-23
     4.2.2.5 - Emily Weiss, Volunteer Track Coach @ GSHS effective for 2022-23
     4.2.2.5 - Jeni Britton - Head Volleyball Coach @ GSHS effective 2023-24
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Sydney Jackson - HQ Life Skills Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs/dy effective 3/8/23
     4.2.3.2  Kristi Barnerd, HQ Life Skills Aide @ FBCS for 8 hrs/dy effective 4/3/23
 
4.2.4  FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Employee #20228
     4.2.4.2  Employee #30528
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS

     4.2.5.1 - Nicole Reese - Title I Aide effective 3/8/23 for 7.5 hrs/dy
     4.2.5.2 - Jessica Reavis - Increasing hours from 6 to 7 hrs effective 3/21/23
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Tisha Seale @ OCS effective 5/23/23


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

  • Payrolls
    • Payroll dated February 24, 2023,      $519,915.25
    • Payroll dated March 10, 2023,          $509,395.09
  • Vouchers included 62044-62054,62056,62058-62237, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $1,468,235.65

5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Phase 2 of HCS & OCS HVAC systems for 2024
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Engagement of Hafer, discussion of the timeline for the next phases at HCS and OCS.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to accept the engagement of Hafer for the next phase of the HVAC renovations at Owensville and Haubstadt Community Schools.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

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

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member


5.2 Approve Summer School offerings for 2023 to include Geography and History of the World, IREAD Summer Remediation, Indiana Online, and English Language Learners
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

Students will be offered the following courses which can be taken in semester increments as credit recovery, to offset time spent in 4T, SICTC programs, work based learning programs, or to earn a technical or academic honors diploma.  

English 9,10,11,12, Themes in Literature

PE 1 & 2, Health

Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry

Biology, ICP, Chemistry 1

US History, Government, Economics, Geography and History of the World

Spanish 1, 2, 3 

 

 

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the summer school offerings as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the action and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board


5.3 Calendar Update
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The 2023-24 calendar will include a no school day to account for the eclipse in April.  The 2023-24 and 2024-25 calendar will include Dr. Martin Luther King Day as a recognized holiday.  We will include this day and Presidents day as potential make up days.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the amended calendars for 23/24 and 24/25.  Rachael Hileman 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


5.4 Bus replacement / bids received
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

In our bus replacement plan, we had plans for 2 regular-sized buses at $200,000.  The lowest bid came in at $143,929.00.  

The recommendation is to get 1 large bus and keep the old ones (24 & 25) for at least another year.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to accept the recommendation to purchase one bus with no trade-in for $143,929.  Rachael Hileman 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


5.5 Transfer from Education to Operations
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the transfer of  $ 201,000.00  from Education to Operations as presented.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President 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 Approve Homebound Contract for Scott Walden
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the homebound contract as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

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 Titan Pump Fundraiser
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

Fastbreak in Fort Branch will donate .03 per gallon from one dispenser to Gibson Southern High School.  The pump will have the Gibson Southern logo. The funds will be dispersed quarterly and Gibson Southern will list them as advertisers in areas where the funds are utilized.

Minutes

Stacy McClellan made a motion to accept the fundraiser as presented.  Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

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  

5.8 Vector Solutions Renewal
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

Vector Solutions provides the districts training and compliance library.  The annual renewal is a 5% increase.  

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Vector Solutions renewal 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  

5.9 Softball Tournament Tennessee
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The softball team will play in a spring break tournament March 23-25 in Murfreesboro, TN.  The trip requires 2 nights in Murfreesboro.

 

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the trip as presented.  Michael Bengert seconded the action and the motion passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

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  

5.10 Approval of MOU's with Gibson County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
8 minutes

The MOU's address the agreement with the Sheriff's department on an SRO program and the employment of a SRO.  In addition, the SRO job description is attached.  

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the MOUs 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  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

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

Minutes

With no more business to conduct, Steve Gruszewski made a motion to adjourn at 7:08 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