South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

David Lewis 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
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

David Lewis opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments. None were voiced by
those in attendance.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The Board received financial information for both ECA and Corporation for September 2023.  Additionally, they were informed of the accounting software change from Boyce KWS to Boyce BSF.  SGSC has used KWS since 2000 so this is a big change for the staff involved.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from October 10, 2023 meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1  RESIGNATIONS
 
4.2.2  ECA

     4.2.2.1  Zach Boop, 7th and 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.2  Kris Pullum, 5th Gr. Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ OCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.3  Mia Chamberlain, 5th Gr. Girls Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach @ OCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.4  Ryan Marvel, 6th Gr. Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ OCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.5  Trista Teel, 7th and 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.6  Robert Segal, GSHS Head Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 23-24
     4.2.2.7  Lucas Lingafelter, Volunteer Swim Coach @ GSHS for 23-24
     4.2.2.8  Cody Schafer, Volunteer 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Assistant Coach @ FBCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.9  Darrell Edwards, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.10 Tim Lewis, Volunteer 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.11 Jordyn Graham, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.12  Rancy Graham, Volunteer 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Assistant Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.13  Brian Harris, Volunteer 5th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.14  Devon Bullock, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.15  Jordyn Graham, 8th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.16  Clint Sefton, 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.17  Ryan Reidford, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.18  Adam Brock, Volunteer 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 23-24
     4.2.2.19  Richard Georges, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 23-24
 
4.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.2.7  Robert Segal, Teacher @ GSHS effective August 6, 2024
 
4.2.4  FMLA
 
4.2.5  TRANSFERS
 
4.2.6  RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:
Payroll:
Payroll dated September 22, 2023, $546,088.91
Payroll dated October 6, 2023,        $557,111.79         

Payroll dated October 20, 2023,      $557,560.69

Payables:
Vouchers 63140-63335, 63336-63340, 63341-63523, 63525, along with EFTs for taxes and INPRS, $2,181,891.96


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Approve resolution to transfer $207,000 from Education to Operations for September expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

September expenses to be transferred in October.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer resolution as presented, Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.2 Approve the 2023 Budget as advertised / Approve the findings as presented
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Attach budget forms for signature, finding on petition, and post in Gateway within 5 days.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the 2024 budget as advertised and presented, along with the Findings.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.3 Approve 2023-24 Master Contract
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board
1 minutes

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Master Contract as negotiated. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the contract was approved on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.4 Approve recommendation of support and administration salary and wage increases
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

In this proposal, the wage scale for hourly positions is being condensed from 35 steps to 15.  Bus drivers will be paid 9-month holiday pay under this proposal.  Wages will increase by 4%.  Earlier in the year, PERF-covered positions had the mandatory percentage covered by the corporation, which was effectively a 3% increase.  We will be sending out a communication to hourly employees on the details of the changes in steps as well as the scales.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the salary and wage increases.  Stacey McClellan seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.5 Adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan as advertised for 2024
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Attach resolution for signature.

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the Capital Projects Resolution for 2024.  Steve Grueszewski seconded, and the resolution passed on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.6 Adopt the School Bus Replacement Plan as advertised for 2024
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

Attach resolution for signature.

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the School Bus Replacement resolution.  Stacey McClellan seconded the motion and the resolution passed 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

7. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Perry reminded the Board of the next two dates for the Board to meet, as well as GSHS's Alex Spindler making the state cross-country tournament. 


7.1 November 28, 2023 - Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

7.2 December 19, 2023 - Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. David Lewis, President of the Board

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 6:42 PM on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Board MemberX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of the Board of Finance   
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Vice President of BoardX  
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. David Lewis, President of the BoardX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Board MemberX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX