Meeting Details
June 18, 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 6:35 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. Mark Fehrenbacher asked for data concerning uncollected fees charged to students and the process of collecting them when past due. Information will be given to the Board at a future date as the requested information was not readily available during the meeting and will be shared with Mr. Fehrenbacher.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board received financial information on the corporation dated 31 May 2024.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action 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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Kristen Nall, Occupational Therapist for GCSS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Will Scott, Volunteer for FFA @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.2 Tona Smith, 8th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
4.2.2.3 Kiana Mosser - 7th Gr. Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
4.2.2.4 Lindsey Rodriguez, 6th Gr. Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
4.2.2.5 April Weisheit, 6th Gr. Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
4.2.2.6 Shannon Davis, Cross Country Middle School Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.2.6 Nick Ivy, Cross Country Middle School Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.2.7 Doug Schwartz, Cross Country Middle School Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Amy Hueftle, ENL consultant up to 30 hours in 2024-25
4.2.3.2 Nathan Stephens, Spec. Ed. Aide @ Sts. P. & P. effective 8/7/24 for 4 days per week
4.2.3.3 Brandy Mayer, Music/Social Studies Teacher @ FBCS for 2024-25
4.2.3.4 Jill Gessling, 3rd Gr. Teacher @ HCS for 2024-25
4.2.3.5 Shylynn Brown, 2nd Gr. Teacher @ HCS for 2024-25
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee # 20252
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.2.6.1 Donya Bengert, effective 5/21/24
4.2.6.2 Cindy Motz, effective 5/21/24
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
- Payroll dated May 31, 2024. $197,701.85
- Payroll dated June 7, 2024. $462,426.34
- Payroll dated June 14, 2024. $ 79,209.24
Checks 64994-65164, ACH, and EFT for $2,686,472.83
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
School Safety Specialist
In accordance with IC 10-21-1-9 we wish to designate Mr. Jon Adams as the corporation school safety specialist for 2024-25. In addition the following are school safety specialist trained: Dan Lieneman, Zach Lieneman, Fred Schleter, and Riley Farmer.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to designated Jon Adams as the corporation safety specialist which was seconded by Mike Bengert; the motion then passed on a vote of 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 |
5.2
Approve handbooks/agendas for HCS, OCS, FBCS and GSHS for 2024-25
Minutes
David Lewis moved to approve the handbooks for the schools as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the action and they 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 |
5.3
Reapprove the Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy 3220.01 required annually per IC 20-43-10-3.5(c)
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to reapprove the TAG policy. Rachael Hileman seconded and the action item passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, Vice President of Board
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 |
5.4
Curriculum Associates Iready Software
2
minutes
Curriculum Associates provides software for the required dyslexia screener, Iready formative assessments, and pathways for student academic improvement. The total cost for the package is 60,534. The formative assessment grant from the IDOE will pay a portion at approximately 17,994.40. This number is estimated due to the final pay out being determined by the number of applicants and students participating statewide.
Minutes
Stacy MeClellan made a motion to approve the software as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
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 |
5.5
Evaluation Plan
1
minutes
The evaluation plan for certified staff members must be approved by the board and submitted to the IDOE for approval. This is a yearly requirement.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the evaluation plan which was seconded by Stacy McClellan and passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
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 |
5.6
Approve 2nd Reading of NEOLA Policies 4434 and 4444, Vacation and Holiday Pay respectively
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the second reading. This was seconded by Rachael Hileman and 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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.7
Approve 2nd Reading of NEOLA Vol. 36, No 1
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the second reading of vol. 36, no. 1 policies. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the motion 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 |
5.8
Approve Summer School Contracts
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the summer school contract amounts. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action 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 | |||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.9
Boys Basketball Trip
2
minutes
The boys basketball team will travel to Carmel June 21 - 22 for a tournament with 200+ teams as part of the summer program. They request permission to stay over night.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the basketball trip which was seconded by David Lewis and passed on a vote of 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 |
5.10
Approve transfer from Education to Operations $200,000
Details attached.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer as presented which was seconded by David Lewis and passed on a motion of 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 |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
SRO MOU
5
minutes
As required by the agreement, a meeting was held to review the MOU with the Sheriff's department. There were no changes made to the agreement after discussion.
Minutes
The Board discussed the current SRO program, specifically the use of patrol cars, but no action was taken.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn. This was seconded by Rachael Hileman and the Board adjourned at 7:00 pm 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 |
