Meeting Details
September 17, 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 principals, teachers, and patrons of the South
Gibson School Corporation. Debbie Schmidtknecht of the Princeton Daily Clarion represented the media.
1.1
IREAD Recognition
Minutes
The Principals of the three community schools presented awards to the students who achieved perfect scores on IRead testing. The Board and Dr. Perry congratulated the students on their accomplishments.
1.2
Public Meeting on Superintendent's Contract Extension
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski opened the Public Meeting on Dr. Perry's contract extension. No comments were received and David Lewis made a motion to close the hearing with a second from Rachael Hileman. The hearing closed at 6:36 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
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski opened the floor to patron concerns. None were raised.
3.
REPORTS
Bus stops were reviewed by the Administration before 1 September 2024.
Annual signed reports of the ECA Treasurer Bond are attached.
Minutes
The Board received financial information on the schools and the corporation.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the items pass on a vote of 6-0.
Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| 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 | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Kassidy Brown, Volunteer for FFA @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.2 Justin Rexing, Volunteer for FFA @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.3 John Spindler, Volunteer for FFA @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.4 Brent Winstead, Grade Music (Band) @ HCS for 24-25
4.2.2.5 Rob Hutchinson, Grade Music (Choir) @ HCS for 24-25
4.2.2.6 Kaitlin Mindiola, Volunteer Volleyball coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Brittan Bush, HQ Spec. Needs Aide for 8 hrs/dy @ HCS (corrected hrs)
4.2.3.2 Aeriann Kieffer, NHQ Spec. Needs Aide for 8 hrs/dy @ HCS (corrected hrs)
4.2.3.3 Julie Plasse, increasing to 5 days a week @ HCS effective 9/16/24
4.2.3.4 Jessica Mattingly, increasing to 8 hrs a day @ HCS effective 9/5/24
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #30706
4.2.4.2 Employee #20256
4.2.4.3 Employee #30444
4.2.4.4 Employee #20306
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Brittnie Shoultz - Increase hrs from 3.0 to 5.5 per day
4.2.5.2 Catrina Campbell - Increase hrs from 3.0 to 5.5 per day
4.2.5.3 Jessica Anderson - Increased hrs from 7.0 to 7.5 per day
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
- Payroll dated August 29, 2024. $ 425.04
- Payroll dated August 30, 2024. $557,722.90
- Payroll dated September 13, 2024. $586,759.29
Checks, 65467-65609, ACH and EFT for $1,380,284.29
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Connections Sign Language Interpreting
2
minutes
We will need substitute sign language services for students during the 2024-25 school year. The cost is an hourly rate and meets the demands of the program.
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern moved to approve the CSLI contract as presented. David Lewis seconded the motion, which passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| 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 | X |
5.2
Approve advertising of Budget 2025 as presented
30
minutes
Highlights of Budget 2025 - subject to fine-tuning until the time of the meeting
Property Tax Cap impact of $160,000
Assessed valuation used $918,888,661 (80% of 2024 actual of $1,148,610,826)
Tax rate to advertise for Debt Service .2611
Tax rate to advertise for Operations .6953
The total tax rate to advertise is 0.9564
Budget for Education $17,647,929
Transfers from Education to Operations $2,495,675
Budget for Operations $9,883,651
Budget for Debt Service $2,719,000
Continued HVAC work at OCS in 2025
Capital projects are attached.
No plans for new/replacement buses in 2025 at this time. We still have not received the ones ordered in 2023 & 2024.
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the advertising of Budget 2025 as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the action and the advertising of the budget 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 | |||
| 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 | X |
5.3
Approve resolution to transfer $208,000.00 from Education to Operations for August expenses to be done in September 2024
5
minutes
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Rachael Hilemand seconded the motion and the transfer passed on a vote of 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 | |||
| 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 | X |
5.4
Recommendation/reading bids on OCS HVAC project
15
minutes
Minutes
After the bids were read and discussed, Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the recommendation to approve the contract with Haase for the next phase of HVAC renovations at Owensville Community School for $1,460,000.00. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the bid was approved on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance | |||
| 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 | X |
5.5
WALK ON - Overnight FFA Trip for leaving on 10/4 and returning on 10/5/24
Minutes
David Lewis made a motion to approve the overnight trip as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion and the trip was approved 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 | |||
| 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 | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
Proposed Phases for Facility Improvement
10
minutes
The project is proposed to be divided into 5-6 phases. We ask the board to provide input into the proposal.
Minutes
Discussion was held by the Board and Administration on the potential projects for the Corporation to pursue. No vote was taken, but all Board members were in support of planning to continue so that these projects may see fruition in the future.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Board meetings.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Budget Hearing at the Regular meeting of the Board. Must be at least 10 days prior to adoption.
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Budget Adoption at Special Board meeting
Ratification of the contract with the South Gibson Teachers Association
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With there being no more business to conduct, David Lewis made a motion to adjourn at 7:11 pm which was seconded by Rachael Hileman. The Board adjourned 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 | |||
| 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 | X |
