Meeting Details
November 19, 2024
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. In addition to Board members and administration,
Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with the South Gibson School
Corporation's principals, teachers, and patrons.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski asked for any Patron Concerns. A parent in attendance raised her concerns about teachers expressing political views in the classroom, communicating with students through Snapchat, and how a lesson in Greek mythology was taught. She did state she had talked to a building principal about the Greek mythology lesson and the situation was handled. She also stated she would talk to the principal about the other concerns.
Aleah Rexing, a student at Gibson Southern and president of the FFA, ran a fundraiser with other FFA students as a project to raise funds for the cafeteria fund at South Gibson. $8,045 was raised. Those in attendance all applauded her efforts and expressed their gratitude.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board received financial information along with the 2025 budget information and the Baker Tilly engagement letter for any future bond issues.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the Consent items as presented. The motion was seconded by Rachael HIlman and the items 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from October 29, 2024 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Julie Plass, Spec. Needs Aide @ HCS effective 11/8/24
4.2.1.2 Leslie Bell, Life Skills Teacher @ OCS effective 12/20/24
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Sarah Seitz, Volunteer Assistant 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS
4.2.2.1 Tim Alcorn, Interim Head Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2024-25
4.2.2.2 Alex Hirsch, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2024-25
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #20017
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Payroll for November 8, 2024, for $773,691.67
Checks 65839-65952 along with ACH and EFT in the amount of $1,065,284.41
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 7, 2025 and Regular Board meeting for January 28, 2025
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the dates for the January 2025 meetings. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action item passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.2
HCS/YMCA Daycare Agreement
5
minutes
The attached contract allows for SGSC to offer before and after school daycare at HCS starting in the 2025-26 school year. The YMCA will provide staff, snack, and activities for students. Drop off will begin at 6 a.m. and pick up must be by 5:30 p.m.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the agreement as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the action and the agreement was approved 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.3
TAG Grant Payment
3
minutes
The state provides Teacher Appreciation Grant (TAG) dollars for certified staff each year. We seek the boards approval to pay the dollars in compliance with our approved TAG policy upon receipt. The dollars must be paid within 20 days of receipt. The board will be provided with the final grant figures at the next meeting.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the TAG payment when it is received from the state. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President 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 | X | ||
| Mr. David Lewis, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.4
Approve resolution to transfer $208,000.00 from Education to Operations for October expenses to be done in November 2024
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the transfer of funds as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the action and the item 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 | 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.5
First Reading for Neola Special Update of policies for Vol. 36 No. 2
Minutes
No action is required at this meeting.
5.6
Surplus Truck
3
minutes
The Toyota Tacoma formerly used by industrial tech is beyond its useful life. We ask the board declare it surplus for disposal.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to declare surplus and scrap the truck as presented. Tim Nurrenbern seconded the motion and the 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.7
Architect for Multi purpose facility
10
minutes
The board is asked to select the architect for the proposed multi purpose facility from the 3 who presented at the previous board meeting.
Minutes
After much discussion, Robin Angermeier made a motion to table this action item until a meeting is held in December, either on the 10th or 17th. This was seconded by Tim Nurrenbern and the item was tabled on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Tabled
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, President 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
5.8
WALK ON - Overnight trip on 12/13/24 for FFA Entomology to Purdue
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to approve the walk-on item. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action 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 | 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minutes
None.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
None.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Tim Nurrenbern made a motion to adjourn. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 7:18 PM 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 | 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 | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Secretary | X |
