South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

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.

 


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from October 29, 2024 meeting

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

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
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Approve date and time for Special Board reorganization meeting for January 7, 2025 and Regular Board meeting for January 28, 2025
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.2 HCS/YMCA Daycare Agreement
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.3 TAG Grant Payment
Tim Armstrong
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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

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

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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.5 First Reading for Neola Special Update of policies for Vol. 36 No. 2
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

No action is required at this meeting.

Attachments

5.6 Surplus Truck
Darryl Angermeier
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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.7 Architect for Multi purpose facility
Darryl Angermeier
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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

5.8 WALK ON - Overnight trip on 12/13/24 for FFA Entomology to Purdue
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

None.


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

Minutes

None.


8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

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

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 Member   
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Stacy McClellan, Board SecretaryX