Meeting Details
February 18, 2025
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Mike Bengert called the meeting to order. Board member Steve Gruszewski attended virtually via Google Meet, so as required, all votes were taken by roll call.
In addition to Board members and Administration, representatives of 3 I Engineering, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association, and Principals Tasha Jourdan and Dr. Nicole Alcorn were present.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Mike Bengert opened the floor for any concerns but none were raised.
3.
REPORTS
Under the current proposal, SGSC would lose the following in revenue.
CY26
South Gibson School Corp $316,340
CY27
$618,550
CY 28
$842,650
Minutes
The Board received information on the January financial reports and the budget outlook for the next few years concerning current legislation being considered in the state house.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion and the action passed on a 7-0 roll call vote.
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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from the January 28, 2025 Executive Session, Board of Finance, and Regular Board meetings
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 April Lanham, Aide @ FBCS effective 2/21/25
4.2.1.2 Brooke Norris, Aide @ FBCS effective 2/21/25
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Kyle DeBord, Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.2 Matt Grabbe, Assist. Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.3 Harold "Buddy" Swift, Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.4 Chris Wilkerson, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.5 Chris May, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.6 Zach Pullum, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 24-25
4.2.2.7 Nick Ivy, Middle School Track Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.2.8 Danny Thomas, Middle School Track Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.2.9 Anna Hackert, Middle School Track Coach @ SGSC for 24-25
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Michael Sparks, Custodian @ OCS effective 2/17/25
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #30701
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payrolls
January 31, 2025, for $569,549.95
February 14, 2025, for $605,777.95
Checks 66238-66313, along with ACH and EFT in the amount of $1,623,029.85
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Early Literacy Grant
2
minutes
The Early Literacy Grant, totaling $15,896.04 will be distributed on 28 February 2025, in accordance with the previously adopted policy. We request approval to distribute the funds to eligible staff members.
Minutes
Stacy McClellan made a motion to approve the EL Grant which was seconded by Robin Angermeier and passed on a roll call vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Stacy McClellan, 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 |
5.2
Band Trip
2
minutes
The band is seeking permission to hold their annual trip. This year they will travel to Branson Missouri June 2-5, 2025. Pricing is based on the number of participants.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the band trip as presented. Eric Harper seconded the motion and the action passed on a roll call vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
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 |
5.3
First Reading for Neola policy updates Vol 37 No 1
Minutes
The first reading was conducted.
5.4
Softball Tournament Tennessee
1
minutes
The softball team will take their annual trip to Tennessee over spring break. The dates are 3/26 - 3/29. They ask permission to take the trip and spend the night as required.
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the softball trip which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and passed on a roll call vote of 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 |
5.5
Approve for the FFA to declare farm equipment surplus for auction
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the items for surplus and sale. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed on a roll call vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of 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 |
5.6
Conflict of Interest Form - Rachael Hileman
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to accept the conflict of interest form. Benson Davenport seconded the motion and the action passed on a roll call vote of 6--0 with Rachael Hileman abstaining.
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 |
5.7
Approval of Skyward contract
We recommend the 3-year option to keep the cost per year down.
Minutes
With the understanding the State may force a change, Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the renewal which was seconded by Rachael Hilemand and passed on a roll call vote of 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
6.1
Multi Purpose Facility
15
minutes
We ask the board to provide guidance on the scope of the project. Once that is complete, the design phase can begin for review in a coming board meeting. Final design will allow us to provide as much as possible within the budget of the project and move towards construction.
Minutes
The Board discussed the scope of the project and gave direction on what to include in a multipurpose facility. 3I will bring back proposals to meet the financial and physical aspects of the Board's wishes.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no other business to conduct, Rachael Hileman made a motion to adjourn, which Stacy McClellan seconded. The Board adjourned on a roll call vote of 7-0 at 7:50 PM.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of 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 |
