Meeting Details
April 18, 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, and administration, 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.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
David Lewis opened to the floor for any patron concerns or agenda item comments. Parents from Haubstadt Community School asked for updates on the progress in hiring School Resource Officers at each school. Larry Johnson and Mark Fahrenbacher voiced concerns over school-owned SRO vehicles and the potential liability of full-time SROs in all buildings. Additionally, Mr. Fehrenbacher asked about the process the school uses to purchase used textbooks to replace worn-out textbooks. These questions were addressed by the Board, Administration, and staff present.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board reviewed the financial information for March 2023 and the state tuition support for April 2023.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented, along with the walk-on transfer of John Obermeier. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the consent items passed 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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from March 21, 2023 Regular meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Nick Hart, Head Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.2 Jeremy Aydt, Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.3 Kyle Debord, Boys Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.4 Sylvia Adler, Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.5 Josh Elpers, Head Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.6 Jerry Aydt, Cross Country Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.7 Eric Harper, Volunteer Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.8 Stu Parks, Volunteer Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.9 Matt Grabbe, Volunteer Tennis Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.10 Josh Nurrenbern, Volunteer Tennis Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.11 Andy Hollis, Volunteer Tennis Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.12 Katerina Rexing, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.13 Megan Baehl, Volunteer Assistant Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.14 Brian Snow, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.15 Isaac Sellers, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.16 Jeff Sellers, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.17 Jeff Long, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.18 Trevor West, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.19 Daren Harmon, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.20 Kevin Gengelbach, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.21 Kyle Brakie, Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.22 Zach Pullum, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.23 Tony Butler, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.24 Caleb Sellers, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.25 Nick Sellers, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.26 Chandler McKee, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.27 Cary Maurer, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.28 Daren Peach, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.29 Trace Matsel, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.30 Devin Mills, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.31 Kamryn Frantz, Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.32 Jared Huey, JV Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.33 Amanda Stilwell, Freshman Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.34 Cassie Helfrich, Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.35 John Gray, Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Kim Scheller, 2nd Gr. Teacher @ OCS effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.2 Aliyah Strange, Learning Resource Teacher for Gr. 3-5 @ OCS effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.3 Leslie Bell, Life Skills Teacher @ OCS effective 8/9/23
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Shawna Riggs, Increasing contract to 100% - OCS PK Teacher and OCS PE Teacher effective 8/8/23
4.2.5.2 Walk on transfer
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims included:
- Payrolls
- Payroll dated March 24, 2023, $596,922.28
- Payroll dated April 7, 2023, $516,152.11
- Vouchers included 62077-62083, 62261, 62239-62270, and 62271-62412, along with EFT for taxes and INPRS for a total of $855,448.93.
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
School Pysch Services 23-24
We posted for a candidate for the past year with no success. We used the service successfully this year and were happy with the level of service. The cost will be split based on usage with an estimated 33% being funded by East Gibson for their needs.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the contract as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the action and the motion 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 |
5.2
Board Resolution 1003b Waiver Application
2
minutes
The SBOE requires a board resolution for application for the 1003b Waiver. The waiver will cover the late start PD days. The waiver application is annually not available until late spring for submission.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the waiver application which was seconded by Stacy McClellan and passed on a 7-0 vote.
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 |
5.3
Board approval for FFA scholarship
The GSHS FFA chapter wishes to move $15,000 from the FFA account of the Gibson County Community Foundation to create an endowment scholarship to benefit Gibson Southern FFA members. The results of their vote and letter requesting this are attached.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the GSHS FFA to move $15,000 from their ECA account to the Gibson County Community Foundation to create an endowment. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, 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 |
5.4
SGSC discussion to pay mandatory portion of PERF for PERF covered positions
Most school districts in our area pay the 3% mandatory PERF for PERF-covered employees. The estimated annual exposure for the school corporation would be between 35 and 50k per year depending on employee earnings if the Board would begin to cover that expense for employees.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the corporation paying the mandatory 3% of PERF for PERF-covered positions once approved by the state with a start date of 1 July 2023. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 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 |
5.5
Approve transfer from Education to Operations
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer for expenses from Education to Operations. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the action and the motion passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
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 | 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
Ask Board to approve moving accounting software to Boyce Systems - BSF Software
The cost of the system and migration of our S/36- AS/400 Komputrol to a cloud-based, Windows version of Komputrol will be between $31,000 and $52,000 depending upon the modules we decide upon. Our goal is to get Board approval to move so we can be placed upon a conversion calendar earlier, and in the meantime finalize the modules and final cost of the system. We had budgeted $75,000 to migrate to the new system.
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the purchase and migration from Komputrol software to Boyce Systems BSF software as soon as feasible with the final cost being between $31,000 to $52,000. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action 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 |
5.7
Tennis Tournament Overnight Trip
3
minutes
The girls tennis team will be competing in a tournament in Jasper. They are requesting permission to spend the night due the match times and difference in time zones.
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the overnight trip as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
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 | 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 |
5.8
High School Band Trip
3
minutes
The high school band wishes to resume summer trips. The band is proposing a trip to Chicago June 4-6, 2023. The agenda is attached.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the band trip which as seconded by Steve Gruszewski. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, 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 |
5.9
Approve Summer Camps at GSHS
Minutes
Janet McBee made a motion to approve the summer camps as presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 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 |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
Natural gas pricing discussion
Ask Darryl to present to the board and a history of what he has experienced in the past.
Minutes
Darryl Angermeier, SGSC Director of Operations, lead the Board in a discussion on the purchase of natural gas as a commodity to help the district financially. Action will be coming to the Board in the future on this topic.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
David Lewis informed those present that Janet McBee, a Board Member, will be resigning at the end of May due to relocating to another state. He informed the audience that the Board will start a search project for potential candidates to complete her term of office for the Montgomery and Wabash Townships of SGSC. Decisions on the details still have to be made.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, Steve Gruszewski made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern and passed on a vote of 7-0. The Board adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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 | 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 |
