Meeting Details
September 19, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. 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.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments.
Mark Fehrenbacher asked the Board to consider improving health insurance benefits for teachers in the upcoming contract negotiations. Additionally, he questioned the assumed assessed valuation used in the 2024 budget preparation. Mark suggested the Board install traffic signs at FBCS stating the parking lot of the school is not a thoroughfare. Finally, Mark relayed to the Board the outstanding children we have in the community as demonstrated by some of them asking if he needed help with his yardwork.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial reports through August 2023.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Robin Angermeier 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: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member
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 | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from August 15, 2023 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Dale Young, resigned effective 8/8/23
4.2.1.2 Nicole Reese, resigned effective 9/8/23
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Mark Rohrer, Boys Head Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.2 Kyle Brasher, Girls Head Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.3 Matt Reinbrecht, Boys Head Golf Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.4 Gary May, Head Softball Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.5 Erin Maurer Head Swimming Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.6 Matt Grabbe, Girls Head Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.7 Jeremy Aydt, Track Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.8 Ron Kahle, Track Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.9 Shannon Davis, Middle School Cross Country Coach @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.10 Mark Rohrer, Assistant Athletic Director @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.11 Terrence Burger, FFA Volunteer @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.12 Melissa Matsel, Cheer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.13 Derek Barton, Band (Handbells) @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.14 Brent Winstead, Band (Elementary) @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.15 Christy Wendt, Yearbook @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.16 Nick Ivy, Student Council @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.17 Jessica Ziliak, Student Council @ FBCS for 2023-24
4.2.2.18 Jared Grigsby, Yearbook Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.19 Olivia Mahoney, Assistant Cheer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.20 Rachel Sellers, Assistant Cheer Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.21 Melissa Matsel, Pep Club @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.22 Jared Grigsby, Newspaper Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.23 Rob Hutchinson, Spring Musical -Director and Music @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.24 Adam Bledsoe, Spring Musical -Drama @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.25 Jill Vieira, FFCLA Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.26 Jessica Mraz, Vol. FFA Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.27 Kristin Brasher, Beta Club Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.28 Ian Gamroth, Student Council Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.29 Kendra Barrett, Sunshine Club Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.30 Jared Grigsby, Leadership Club Co-Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.31 Kelley Asay, Leadership Club Co-Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.32 Adam Bledsoe, Theatre Club Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.33 Valerie Zimmer, Sr. Class Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.34 Kasey Knaebel, Sr. Class Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.35 Kyle Brasher, Jr. Class Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.36 Kristin Brasher, Jr. Class Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.37 Brent Winstead, Band Director @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.38 Phil Minnis, Asst. Band Director @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.39 Joe Mraz, Vol. Academic Team Head Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.40 Joe Mraz, Science Academic Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.41 Marvin Susott, Social Studies Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.42 Valerie Zimmer, Math Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.43 Jennifer Davis, English Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.44 Laura Russell, Fine Arts Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.45 Marvin Susott, Spell Bowl Team Coach @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.46 Jared Grigsby, English Dept. Head @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.47 Diane Nurrenbern, Math Dept. Head @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.48 Rob Hutchinson, Chorus Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.49 Laura Russell, Art Club Sponsor @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.50 Adam Bledsoe, Drama-Fall @ GSHS for 2023-24
4.2.2.51 Stacey Michel, Student Council Sponsor @ HCS for 2023-24
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Katie Schaber, HQ Special Needs Aide for St. James school paid from the IDEA grant
4.2.3.2 Megan Meeks, HQ Special Needs Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 9/20/23
4.2.3.3 Cynthia Owen, Title I Aide @ FBCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 9/20/23
4,2,3,4 Amy Foster, HQ Special Needs Aide @ GSHS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/9/23
4.2.3.5 Cindy Brogan, 4th Gr. Teacher @ FBCS effective 10/2/23
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll:
Payroll dated August 25, 2023, $479,107.54
Payroll dated September 8, 2023, $560,108.68
Payables:
Vouchers 63092-63110, 63111, 63112-63330, along with EFTs for taxes and INPRS, $1,975,525.04
4.4
Approve Extension of Superintendent's Contract as Advertised
1
minutes
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
SLP Contract Services
3
minutes
The GCSS needs 2.5 days of SLP services to meet the needs of students. There is a lack of SLP candidates for school corporations. The service will be provided virtually.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the contract; Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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 |
5.2
Approve resolution to transfer $207,000 from Education to Operations for August 2023 expenses
2
minutes
The resolution and the detail are attached.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the resolution as presented which was seconded by Rachael Hilman. The action passed on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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 |
5.3
Approve advertising of Budget 2024 as presented
Highlights of Budget 2024
Assessed valuation used $890,095,045 (80% of 2023 actual of $1,112,618,806)
Tax rate to advertise for Debt Service .2782
Tax rate to advertise for Operations .7054
The total tax rate to advertise is 0.9836
Budget for Education $17,089,969
Budget for Operations $9,854,138
Budget for Debt Service $2,714,000
Continued HVAC work at HCS in 2024
Purchase of one 72-passenger bus and one special education bus
Capital projects are attached
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the advertising of the 2024 budget plan as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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 |
5.4
Transfer of transporation contract from Tommy Willis to Noramae Willis
With Tommy's passing, NormaMae is looking for a full-time driver to continue the route.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the contract transfer to Noramae Willis; Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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
Minutes
Darryl Angermeier briefed the Board on the lighting upgrades in the K-8 gymnasiums to LED lights and the receiving of the School Safety Grant. Dr. Perry told the Board of a new vacancy in the Spanish Department at Gibson Southern High School.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Board meetings.
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Budget Hearing at the Regular meeting of the Board. Must be at least 10 days prior to adoption.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Budget Adoption at Special Board meeting
Ratification of the contract with the South Gibson Teachers Association
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no more business to conduct, Robin Angermeier made a motion to adjourn; Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| 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 |
