Meeting Details
April 16, 2024
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 of the South Gibson Teachers Association was 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 to patron concerns and comments. Mark Fehrenbacher voiced his concerns
about policy the Board following policy in the addition of Walk On items to the agenda. He also asked to receive documents related to a recent electric utility billing to Owensville and Haubstadt Community Schools for a letter he will be writing to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Those documents were supplied by email on 17 April 2024.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board received financial reports for March 2024.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented with the walk-on of Sabrina Yamashita. Robin Angermeier seconded the action and the items 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
4.1
Approve Minutes from March 19, 2024
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Keith Kinnaird, Volunteer Track Coach @ GSHS for 23-24
4.2.2.2 WALK ON - Sabrina Yamashita, Head Volleyball Coach for 24-25 @ GSHS
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 - Employee # 30672
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.7 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.7.1 Sydney Jackson, Aide at FBCS effective 4/12/24
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
- Payroll dated March 22, 2024. $668,899.31
- Payroll dated April 5, 2024. $592,520.09
Checks (64710-64840), ACHs, and EFTs in the amount of $1,700,586.45
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve 2nd Reading of the remaining 5 policies from the Special Update, July 2023
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the 2nd reading of the polices presented which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and was passed on a vote of 6-0.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.2
Renewal of Evaluation Software
2
minutes
The renewal for the software agreement with Education Advanced for 2024-25 is due in May. The cost for the year is $5,000 an increase of $479 over the prior 2 years.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the renewal of the evaluation software. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action item passed 6-0.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.3
3 year renewal of Connect software, formerly known as ClassTag
5
minutes
By renewing for 3 years, we can lock down the price for that time period.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to renew the software. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action item passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.4
Field Trip to Audubon State Park
1
minutes
The 3rd grade at FBCS will cross the state line for day field trip May 7, 2024 to study adaptations. Students will rotate through 3 stations will on the trip as part of the learning. They ask for permission to take this trip.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the proposed field trip as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.5
Owensville YMCA Partnership
5
minutes
Owensville would like to pursue a pilot partnership with the YMCA for before and after school daycare. The YMCA will provide employees, food, materials etc. for the program. We will only be required to provide a space for the program. There has been enough interest in the opportunity to justify the move. The intent would be to have the program available for the start of the 24-25 school year. With the board approval, we will begin to advertise and fill the program in an effort to meet the fall start date.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier moved to accept, David Lewis seconded, the action item and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.6
Board approval for Alpha service contracts
These preventative maintenance contracts help maintain our equipment in the district. Alpha has been our vendor of choice for several years.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to enter into the agreements as presented; Tim Nurrenbern seconded and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.7
Approve GSHS Summer Camps for 2024
Minutes
Rachael Hileman motioned to approve the camps as presented which was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern. The action item passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.8
Tennis Tournament Overnight Trip
1
minutes
The tennis team will be competing in a tournament in Jasper on May 4th which is in a different time zone. They will spend the evening of May 3rd in Jasper and start competition early the next morning.
Minutes
David Lewis motioned to approve the tennis overnight trip and the motion was seconded by Rachael Hileman. The Board then voted 6-0 to approve the trip.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
5.9
Advanced Micro Avast software renewal - Walk on Addition 12 April 2024
This software is used for virus protection and by subscribing for three years we save money.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the software renewal. This was seconded by Rachael Hilemand and passed the Board on a vote of 6-0.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
Demographic Study
10
minutes
We received the results of our demographic study. We have included an executive summary and the full study.
Minutes
The Board received and discussed the demographic study commissioned from McKibben Demographic Research, LLC.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
Dr. Perry informed the Board that SGSC has an approved HEA 1003 waiver through 2027.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, David Lewis motioned and Tim Nurrenbern seconded a motion to adjourn. On a vote of 6-0, the Board adjourned 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary |
