Meeting Details
January 28, 2025
6:35pm - 7:05pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Mike Bengert called the meeting to order at 6:39 PM. In addition to Board members and administration,
Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association was present along with teachers and patrons.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Mike Bengert asked about any Patron Concerns. Mark Fehrenbacher of Fort Branch informed the Board about the America 250 Project and asked for support for a historical marker at the Gibson County Fairgrounds, which would commemorate its role in the American Civil War as a camp for Indiana infantry regiments.
Max Wahl, a senior at Gibson Southern High School, was recognized for his achievement in receiving a Lilly Scholarship which will allow him to attend Notre Dame University.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board received information on the corporation's 31 December 2024 financial reports and cafeteria statistics for the same period.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
4.1
Approve Minutes from January 13, 2025 Board meeting
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the amended minutes (to reflect a phone call from a patron concerning asynchronous instructional days) which was seconded by Stacy McClellan and passed on a vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the Claims as presented, which was seconded by Eric Harper and approved 7-0.
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
- December 20, 2024, for $657,653.36
- January 3, 2025, for $602,918.08
- January 27, 2025, for $456,149.64
Checks 66039-66234 along with ACH and EFT in the amount of $2,083,125.56
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Approve temporary transfer to Cafeteria Fund 800 from Operations Fund 300
3
minutes
This is a loan at the end of calendar 2024 to be reversed (repaid) in January 2025 in the amount of $30,000
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the temporary transfer to the Cafeteria Fund to be reversed in January 2025 as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.2
DOE requirement
3
minutes
The DOE requires the board to acknowledge the notice of receipt for the funding floor notice.
Minutes
Eric Harper made a motion to acknowledge the funding floor notice as required. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.3
Approve year appropriation adjustments for 2024
3
minutes
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the year-end appropriation adjustments for 2024. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.4
Approve the Cancellation of Outstanding Checks
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the cancellation of the outstanding checks. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.5
Tennis Tournament Overnight Trip
2
minutes
Tennis will be participating in their annual tournament at Jasper May 9 and 10. They request approval to spend the night the 9th due to the time difference and start times on the 10th.
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the trip as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to adjourn at 6:57 PM. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the Board adjourned on a vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
