Meeting Details
August 15, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
David Lewis opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. In addition to Board members and administration, Angela Cooper and Faye Williamson of the South Gibson Teachers Association were present along with teachers and patrons of the South Gibson School Corporation. Additionally, Dr. Nicole Alcorn, Tasha Jourdan, and Mark Wahl were there to represent SGSC's K-8 buildings.
1.1
Open a Public Meeting on Proposed Superintendent's Contract
1
minutes
Minutes
David Lewis opened the Public Meeting on the Superintendent's contract for comment. With no comments forthcoming, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to close the meeting which was seconded by Stacey McClellan. The hearing closed at 6:32 pm on a vote of 6-0
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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 |
1.2
Public hearing on collective bargaining SEA 390
2
minutes
Minutes
David Lewis then opened the floor for comments on collective bargaining. Mark Fehrenbacher suggested increasing benefits and paying back teacher student loans instead of increasing salaries for teachers. This being the only comment, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to end the hearing which was seconded by Robin Angermeier and accepted on a 6-0 vote at 6:35 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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 |
1.3
Iread perfect score awards
5
minutes
Minutes
Mark Wahl of FBCS, Dr. Nicole Alcorn of HCS, and Tasha Jourdan of OCS presented students who achieved perfect scores on IREAD with medals and certificates in appreciation of their accomplishment.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
David Lewis opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments. Mark Fehrenbacher
provided the Board with information on funds available through IU concerning the total eclipse coming up on April 8, 2024.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial reports through July 2023 as well as certification of ECA funds submitted to Gateway.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Rachael Hileman 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: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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 July 18, 2023 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Karla Thomas, Title I Aide @ OCS effective 5/23/23
4.2.1.2 Kyla Chandler, SLP @ HCS effective 5/23/23
4.2.1.3 Chris May as Head Baseball Coach for GSHS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Jay Foster, Middle School Football Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.2 Sarah Spindler, 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.3 April Weisheit, 5th Gr. Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.4 Justin Rexing, FFA Volunteer @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.5 Kassidy Brown, FFA Volunteer @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.6 Brian Deputy, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.7 Adam Miller, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.8 Noah Bryant, Volunteer Asst. Football Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.9 Andrea Martin, Volunteer 7th and 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 2023-24
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Chelsie Kyger, Life Skills Aide @ OCS for 7.25 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.2 Brittany Abel, Life Skills Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.3 Kristen Nall, Occupational Therapist for GCSS - 3 dys/week for 7 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.4 Alex VanNote, Custodian @ OCS for 8 hrs/dy - 12 mth employee effective 7/25/23
4.2.3.5 Tina Hale, Spec. Needs Aide @ HCS for 7.0 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.6 Rhea Cox, Cafeteria Worker @ HCS for 5.0 hrs/dy effective 8/2/23
4.2.3.7 Kara Polen, Cafeteria Worker @ FBCS for 5.0 hrs/dy effective 8/1/23
4.2.3.8 Joel Davis, Daycare Route Driver for FBCS effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.9 Alleyna Goedde, Special Needs Aide at St. James paid through the IDEA grant for 7.5 hrs/wk effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.10 Meghann Muncy, Special Needs Aide at St. James paid through the IDEA grant for 5.5 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.11 Mallory Hoefling, Special Needs Aide at Holy Cross paid through the IDEA grant for 15-25 hrs/wk effective 8/9/23
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 April Lanham, hrs increase from 7.5 hrs/dy to 8 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23 @ FBCS
4.2.5.2 Vicki Spindler, hrs increase from 6 to 7 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.5.3 Becki Allen, hrs decreasing to 3 hrs/dy effective 8/15/23
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll:
Payroll dated July 28, 2023, $387,806.81
Payroll dated August 11, 2023, $405,326.77
Payable:
Vouchers 62917-62927, 62928-63091, along with EFTs for taxes and INPRS, $845,574.94
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve agreement for Amy Hueftle, ENL Consultant to meet state and federal requirements effective 8/9/23
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the agreement as presented. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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 $207,000 from Education to Operations for July 2023 expenses
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the resolution as presented which was seconded by Stacy McClellan. The action passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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
Approve appropriation adjustments
Housekeeping adjustments to move appropriations to where it will be spent.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments, which was seconded by Mike Bengert and passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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
Review of bus routes
This is a required agenda item annually.
Minutes
The Board discussed bus routes and the recent changes in Fort Branch with Administration.
5.5
WALK ON - Approve LOA for Kasey Mills
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the LOA as presented. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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
Minutes
Mike Bengert asked if schools had been given more guidance from the Indiana Department of Education regarding textbook and consumable fees. Schools have not.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
Dr. Perry discussed the great start of the school year and enrollment numbers which are up over last year by around 30 students.
Darryl Angermeier discussed the successful installation of new water softeners as well as phase 1 of the HVAC projects at HCS & OCS. Equipment for next year's phase 2 at HCS has been ordered and phase 1 will be completed in OCS when the chiller arrives at OCS. He also reported the gas meters have been changed out and natural gas purchased with another dip in prices expected in September 2023.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no more business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rachael Hileman
seconded the motion and the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:54 PM on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | |||
| 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 |
