Meeting Details
May 16, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Library
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Board Vice President Steve Gruszewski 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. The media was represented by Eyewitness News Channel 25/7CW.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Emily Ramsey and Heather Malone voiced their support for the hiring of School Resource Officers and the purchase of vehicles for the SROs to use even if it means using fundraising to purchase the cars. Mark Fehrenbacher asked the Board what advantages the district enjoys by being a Performance Qualified School District. The main advantage of the PQSD for South Gibson is the ability to count instructional minutes of a strict 180-day rule.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board reviewed the attached reports.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
After discussion concerning the future costs of operating and owning cars for the SROs, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
4.1
Approve Minutes from April 18, 2023 - Executive Session and Regular Session
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.2 Melissa Miller, Teacher @ GSHS effective 5/23/23
4.2.1.3 Jim Cornaire, Custodian @ OCS effective 5/25/23
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Rachel Wagner, Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.2 James Horton, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.3 Chris May, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.4 Chris May, 7th/8th Gr. Boys Football Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.5 Ronnie Robinson, 7th/8th Gr. Boys Football Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.6 Ronnie Robinson, 7th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.7 Nick Ivy, MS Cross Country Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.8 Anna Hackert, 7th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.9 Emily Deputy, Yearbook Sponsor @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.10 Brent Winstead, Band Director @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.11 Anna Hackert, Volunteer 6th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.12 Lisa Clodfelter, Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.13 Kassidy Brown, Volunteer for FFA at GSHS
4.2.2.14 Andrew Dunkel, Head Boys Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.15 Kristen Harpenau, Head Girls Golf Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.16 Mick Harpenau, Volunteer Girls Golf Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Lindsay Treadway, Lang. Arts Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/8/23
4.2.3.2 Emily Hedges, 4th Gr. Teacher @ HCS effective 8/8/23
4.2.3.3 Zach Lienemann, SRO @ SGSC
4.2.3.4 Fred Schleter, SRO @ SGSC
4.2.3.5 Riley Farmer, SRO @ SGSC
4.2.3.6 Dr. Nichole Alcorn, Principal @ HCS effective July 1, 2023
4.2.3.7 Devin Murphy, English/Soc. Studies Teacher @ GSHS effective 8/8/23
4.2.3.8 Teresa Foster, Media Supervisor, 2023-24 school year
4.2.3.9 Kelli Alcorn, K-8 Counselor effective 08/08/23
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #20098
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Jenna Gengelbach to teach 1 period of Adult Roles which is CTE and requires board approval
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims included:
- 62378-62414 along with EFTs and taxes of $144,770.22
- 62415-62417 & 60532 $ 50,067.81
- 62418-62437 along with EFTs and taxes of $240,271.00
- 62438-62601 $1,442,342.41
Payrolls:
- Payroll dated April 21, 2023, $467,784.87
- Payroll dated Mat 5, 2023 $520,103.49
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve hiring between May 16, 2023 and the August 15, 2023 Board meeting
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve hiring as presented which was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern. The action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
5.2
Presentation and approval to change natural gas delivery
Karin Richert-Hammond of Constellation.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve moving forward with this item contingent on a successfully structured contract being approved by SGSC legal counsel. 1 July 2023 as a start date for a term of 31 October 2024. Mike Bengert seconded and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
5.3
GCSS Physical Therapy Services Contract
The Gibson County Special Services will contract with Wiggles Strong Inc. to provide physical therapy services. The cost is shared by the school corporations making up the consortium.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the contract as presented as long as South Gibson doesn't automatically renew. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
5.4
Approval of renewal of Skyward software
Minutes
Rachel Hileman made a motion to approve the renewal of the Skyward software which was seconded by Stacy McClellan. The action passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.5
Approve resolution to transfer $191,400 from Education to Operations for April 2023 expenses
Details are attached. 14.89% of months support.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer as presented, which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.6
Approve agreement with Class Tag software
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the agreement with Class Tag software. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.7
Approve handbooks/agendas for HCS, OCS, and FBCS for the 2023-24 year
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the agenda/handbooks as presented with a second by Tim Nurrenbern. The action passed on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.8
Volleyball Summer Trip
3
minutes
The volleyball team will travel to Indianapolis for a summer skills camp. The trip is 2 nights in length, July 20-23.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern forwarded a motion to approve the volleyball trip as presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1
Dr. Olen and Inez Pumphrey Foundation Donation
1
minutes
The Dr. Olen and Inez Pumphrey Foundation awarded the Gibson Southern Agriculture Department a $10,000 donation to use at Mrs. Mraz's discretion for the program.
7.2
Performance Qualified School District
2
minutes
The IDOE informed us that for the 2023-24 school year SGSC will remain a Performance Qualified School District. The designation allows SGSC to adapt statutory regulations in the interest of ensuring our students get the best education possible.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Rachael Hileman. The Board adjourned on a vote of 5-0 at 7:18 PM.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
