Meeting Details
February 20, 2024
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski opened the meeting at 6:33 p.m. In addition to Board members and administration,
Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with teachers and patrons of the
South Gibson School Corporation.
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Steve Gruszewski opened the floor to patron concerns and comments. Mark Fehrenbacher asked about the district high school graduation rate, the number of third-grade students passing iRead, and the number being retained.
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The Board received financial reports for January 2024 as well as information on the co-op for cafeteria purchases to which the district belongs.
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David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the items passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Cheri Snyder, Aide at HCS effective 5/21/24
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Harold Swift, Assistant Coach for GSHS Baseball for 23-24
4.2.2.2 Chris May, Volunteer Assistant Coach for GSHS Baseball for 23-24
4.2.2.3 Zach Pullum, Volunteer Assistant Coach for GSHS Baseball for 23-24
4.2.2.4 Reed Farmer, Volunteer Assistant Coach for GSHS Baseball for 23-24
4.2.2.5 Chris Wilkerson, Volunteer Assistant Coach for GSHS Baseball for 23-24
4.2.2.6 Elly Moore, Volunteer for Musical Theatre Class for 23-24
4.2.2.7 Nick Ivy, Middle School Track Coach @ FBCS for 23-24
4.2.2.8 Danny Thomas, Middle School Track Coach @ OCS for 23-24
4.2.2.9 Kasey Knaebel, Boys Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 23-24
4.2.2.10 Shawna Riggs, Girls Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 23-24
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Brittany Weinzapfel, Speech Language Pathologist effective 8/8/24
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #30681
4.2.4.2 Employee #20192
4.2.4.3 Employee #20308
4.2.4.4 Employee #20299
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Sheri Powers, Teacher @ OCS effective 5/21/24
4.2.6.2 Alicia MacMunn, Title I Aide @ OCS effective 5/21/24
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
Vouchers (64306-64565), ACHs, and EFTs in the total amount of $1,835,509.01
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the second reading of the policies; Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
McKibben Demographic Research will perform a study to provide the board and corporation demographic data to be used to inform both for the future. The study will include enrollment trends through 2035 and a population forecast. The contract is will be completed 6 weeks from acceptance of the contract at a cost of $7,000 with an $1,500 option for a board presentation.
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the demographic study proposal. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
School Pyschologist continue to be difficult to employ. We would ask that we continue our contract with Mindful Growth for the 24-25 school year. The cost is $144,000 for 80 service visits. East Gibson will be picking on average 33% of the contract for services they require. Mindful Growth has done excellent work for the corporation to date.
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David Lewis made a motion to approve the school psychology service agreement as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
Davis-Bacon wages are in the amount of $25,380.60 on a phase of FBCS HVAC project.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the change order which was seconded by Mike Bengert. The action then passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the appointment of Pat Bengert as presented which was seconded by David Lewis. The action then passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
Mr. Grigsby is proposing a European trip to Spain visiting Barcelona and Madrid in March 2026. The trip will be through EF travel the company we are currently with for the 2024 trip. By contracting now, we get a better rate and allow families to lengthen the time to pay off the trip. He is asking to go over spring break to avoid the summer heat in Spain.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the trip to Spain as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
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David Lewis made a motion to accept the COI form as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
In accordance with HEA 1001, the DOE provided $11,792.29 to be paid to teachers, coaches, and other staff responsible reading instruction through grade 3. The money will be provided to those eligible on the March 22, 2024 payroll.
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Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the payment of the ELG which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and passed on a 6-0 vote.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the action and the motion passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
The FFA program is requesting permission for 2 annual overnight trips. The first is the yearly Livestock judging contest in Tippecanoe. The trip will take place May 17 - May 18, 2024. The second trip is for the Dairy Judging contest at the White County Fairgrounds. This trip is held July 11 - July 12, 2024.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the FFA trips presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
Minutes
Dr. Perry briefed the Board on the successes we have had in wrestling, swimming, National Merit Scholarship, stem, and archery as well as the GSHS girls' basketball team competing in the state 3A championship game this coming weekend.
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With no further business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Robin Angermeier. The board then adjourned the meeting on a vote of 6-0 at 6:49 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member | |||
Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |