Meeting Details
June 20, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
David Lewis opened the meeting 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.
Interview and Election of Board Member
Minutes
In the timeline of the meeting, this was moved to the end. The Board asked each candidate to introduce themselves, why they wanted to be on the Board, and what they would do to promote South Gibson School Corporation. Robin Angermeier, Dawn Burgess, and Emilynne Ramsey all spoke to the questions in alphabetic order. Once they were done, Rachael Hileman nominated Robin Angermeier to replace Janet McBee. Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and Robin was elected by the Board on a vote of 5-0. She will take her seat in the July meeting.
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
3.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Mark Fehrenbacher provided the Board with information on the Military Family Relief Fund. Then he wanted to know about the Community Eligibility Program as well as voicing his concerns about the wording of the 144.2 Board Members Ethics policy.
4.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with statewide stop arm violations, an SGSC Budget Calendar, financial reports, PLE exemption, and the next steps on the BSF Cloud conversion process.
5.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the items passed on a 5-0 vote.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.1
Approve Minutes from May 16, 2023 South Gibson School Board meeting
5.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1. Jayci Bilby - 1:1 Aide @ HCS effective 5/23/23
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Amanda Rybachek, HQ Study Hall Aide @ GSHS effective 8/9/23
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Monica Mounts, Building Secretary @ OCS effective 7/25/23
5.3
CLAIMS
This month includes the lease rental payment for GSHS 2016 bonds. Payments are made every June and December in the amount of $1,350,000 each. These bonds will have their last payment in December of 2027.
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
Payroll dated May 19, 2023, $622,309.50
Payroll dated May 20, 2023, $ 721.88
Payroll dated June 2, 2023, $562,200.42
Payroll dated June 16, 2023, $425,295.23
Payables
Vouchers 62602-62608, 62608-62802, along with EFTs for taxes and INPRS $2,290,218.56
6.
ACTION ITEMS
6.1
Approve First Reading of Neola Update Volume 35, No. 2
Minutes
The first reading was conducted with no action required at this time.
6.2
Approve Science Adoption for Gr. 4-8, Biology GSHS, Tech 6-8 Vex
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the science adoption as presented. 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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.3
Approve GSHS Handbook for 2023-24
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the GSHS handbook as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the item passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.4
Formative Assessment Program
2
minutes
The corporation will continue the use of Curriculum Associates for both our formative assessment platform and required dyslexia screener. The state will provide funds for the formative assessment and dyslexia screener components. SGSC will use ESSR funds and dollars saved by non renewal of under utilized programs to provide teachers with the personalized instruction component. Teachers using curriculum associates this year voiced the need to include the new component in 23-24.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the formative assessment program as presented. The motion was seconded by Mike Bengert and the motion passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.5
Approve appropriation adjustments
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments as presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President 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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.6
Approve recommendation of HVAC bid for HCS phase 2 in summer 2024
It is recommended SGSC perform work in the base and alternate bid for HCS in summer 2024. Haase Mechanical is the low bidder for $1,229,000.00 for the Haubstadt Community School HVAC phase 2.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to accept the recommendation on the bid as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.7
Approve the sale of Route #16 contract
Jo Dearing would like to sell her contract for route 16 to S & T Transport LLC (Teels).
Minutes
Stacy McClellan made a motion to accept the sale of route 16 to S & T Transport. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.8
Approve resolution to transfer $191,000.00 from Education to Operations for May expenses to be done in June 2023
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer from Education to Operations as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.9
Approve po3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the policy on the TAG. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the policy passed on a 5-0 vote.
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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.10
Approve software agreement for upgrading Versatrans
This web-hosted software will be easier to use and allow us to be more parent-student orientated in busing.
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the migration of software. Mike Bengert seconded the action and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.11
Approve Summer School Contracts
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the summer school contracts which was seconded by Stacy McClellan and passed on a vote of 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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.12
Evaluation Plan
2
minutes
We are required to approve the evaluation plan for the 2023-24 school year. The plan will require only one evaluation per year unless the teacher is new to the corporation or school.
Minutes
Stacy McClellan made a motion to approve the evaluation plan as presented. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
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 | |||
| Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
7.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
The next Board meeting will be on July 18, 2023.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, the Board adjourned on a motion made by Steve Gruszewski, seconded by Rachael Hileman, and voted on 5-0 at 7:12 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
