South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

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. 


1.1 Open the 2025 Budget, Bus Replacement, and Capital Projects Fund Hearing

1.2 Open public hearing on the 2024-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the Public Hearing on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  No one had any comments or questions.  David Lewis moved to close the public hearing at 6:34 was seconded by Tim Nurrenburn and closed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member


2. PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski opened the floor to patron concerns. None were raised.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

David Lewis motioned to approve the Consent Items as presented and received a second from Rachael Hileman.  The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance


4.1 Approve Minutes from September 17, 2024 Board meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Jana Mercer, Head Swim Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.2  Adam Thurston, Volunteer Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.3  Kathy Parks, Theatre Assistant @ GSHS for 24-25 
     4.2.2.4  Ron Kahle, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.5  Anna Hackert, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.6  Kelsie Linneweber, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.7  Kyle Nixon, Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.8  Julianna Nixon, Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.9  Matt Obert, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.10  Kevin Menke, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.11  Zach Pulllum, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.12  Noah Bryant, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.13  Brayden Malone, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.14  Zach Willis, Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.15  Lathan Falls, Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.16  Vicky Bratton, Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.17  Paige Harpenau, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.18  Ashtin Seaton, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.19  Cora Dawson, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.20  Kyle Stunkel, Assistant Swim Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.21  Dillon Hasenour, Assistant Swim Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
     4.2.2.22  Kris Pullum, 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ OCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.23  Ryan Marvel, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.24  Tim Smith, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.25  Kiana Smith, 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.26  Lindsey Rodriquez, 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.27  Trent Martin, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.28  Mark Monroe, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25
     4.2.2.29  Derik Matsel, 6th Grade Boys Volunteer Basketball Coach @ FBCS for 24-25

4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

4.2.4 FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Employee #20282

4.2.5 TRANSFERS

4.2.6 RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payrolls:

  • Payroll dated September 27, 2024.          $592,107.46
  • Payroll dated October 11, 2024.               $598,589.47

Checks, 65610-65691, ACH and EFT for $1,587,085.04

Checks, 65757-65759, and ACH for $7,181.41


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Permission to pay bills after the 15th and ratify them on the 29th October Board meeting
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern motioned to approve the Administration to pay bills after today's docket and ratify them at the 29 October Board meeting.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

5.2 Indiana Public Schools Trust
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
1 minutes

The Indiana Public School Trust requires a board approved voting member.  The appointment is a 2 year appointment.  We would ask that you approve Dr. Perry as the representative.

Minutes

David Lewis moved to approve Dr. Perry's appointment to the Board of the Indiana Public Schools Trust.  Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.3 Approve resolution to transfer $208,000.00 from Education to Operations for September expenses to be done in September 2024
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer to be done in October. Robin Angermeier seconded the
motion and the transfer passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tim Nurrenbern, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.4 Archery Overnight
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

The archery team would like permission to spend 2 days at Marengo Cave for educational and team building activities.  They would remain overnight.  The dates are Nov. 9-10, 2024

Minutes

David Lewis moved to approve the archery overnight trip as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

6.1 YMCA Daycare HCS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

We are exploring the opportunity to add before and after school daycare at HCS for the 2025-26 school year.  There is limited options for families in the community.  The program has gone well at OCS. 

Minutes

After discussion, it was decided to move forward with this project.  Any votes the Board will need to take will happen once preliminary agreements have been made.


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

Minutes

Dr. Perry briefed the Board on the 2024/2025 enrollment which stands at 2,118 and the postseason successes of GSHS athletic teams.  Darryl Angermeier informed the Board of the progress made on bringing firms on board in the process of renovating the campus of Gibson Southern as well as the addition of a multipurpose building.


7.1 October 29, 2024 Board meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Rachael Hileman moved to adjourn at 6:47 pm.  David Lewis seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. David Lewis, Board Member

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