South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

Mike Bengert called the meeting to order. 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
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

Mike Bengert opened the floor for any patron concerns but none were raised.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member


4.1 Approve Minutes from the February 18, 2025 Board Meetings
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Kasey Knaebel, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.2  Shawna Riggs, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.1  Jerry Aydt, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.2  Eric Harper, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.3  Brad Chandler, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.4  Stu Parks, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26

4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Meredith Urbina, Teacher @ OCS effective 3/18/25 to a regular teaching contract
     4.2.3.2  Katerina Shade, ENL Paraprofessional Aide @ FBCS effective 3/11/25 

4.2.4 FMLA

4.2.5 TRANSFERS

4.2.6 RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:
Payrolls
February 28, 2025, for $620,420.87
March 14, 2025, for $581,477.41
Checks 66359-66469, along with ACH and EFT in the amount of $1,423,787.61


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Approve the 2026-27 school calendar
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

We request the board approve the 2026-27 school calendar.  

Minutes

Stacy McClellan made a motion to approve the 26-27 calendar as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the item passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Stacy McClellan, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.2 Approve School Pysch. Services for 25-26
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

School Pysch's continue to be difficult to attract. We recommend remaining with Mindful Growth as our contracted provider for 2025-26.  The cost is $148,000 an increase of $4,000 dollars over this year.  Approximately 33% of the contract will be paid by East Gibson to meet their needs.  

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the contract as listed.  Robin Angermeier seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.3 HSA Investment Option
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

American Fidelity offers employees the opportunity to invest their HSA accounts in a variety of mutual funds, potentially earning more over time.  Currently HSA funds are limited to a fixed percentage income through LIberty.  Those who choose to participate can invest dollars above $2,500 into mutual fund options.  Employees will have the option to remain with Liberty our current provider.   New employees will become part of American Fidelity upon hiring.  Employees will have 24/7 access via the AFmobile app.  

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to add this HSA option for employees.  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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.4 Science of Reading Textbook Adoption
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

We recommend the adoption of K-8 literacy materials from Savas that meet the state required science of reading mandate.  Dr. Pete Humbaugh led a committee of teachers and parents in review of material options.  The dollars are set aside in textbook funds.  We have not adopted in many years are due for updated materials.  The cost will be $295,907.22 for a 6 year adoption cycle.   

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the science of reading textbook adoption.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.5 CIESC Agreement
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

We propose moving to CIESC to provide our video training.  The cost for 500 users is $1,800.  The move will save money over the previous provider. 

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the CIESC agreement which Racheal Hileman seconded.  The action passed on a vote of 7-0.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.6 Second Reading for Neola policy updates Vol 37 No 1
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the policies as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion and the action passed on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.7 New Sonitrol/Maxitrol agreements
Mr. Darryl Angermeier, Director of Operations

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the Sonitrol/Maxitrol agreements as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.8 Approve resolution to transfer $400,000.00 from Education to Operations for January & February 2025 expenses to be done in March 2025
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer as presented.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion and the action passed 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

6.1 Share Design of Multi Purpose Building
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
10 minutes

Update board on design of multi purpose building.   

Minutes

The current design of the proposed GSHS multi-purpose building was shared with the Board.  After much discussion, a consensus was reached on the design.  Darryl Angermeier will be our clerk of the works and will engage the services of CMC to assist in cost control.


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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Benson Davenport made a motion to adjourn.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion and the Board adjourned at 7:35 PM on a vote of 7-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX