South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Minutes

Rachael Hileman called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. In addition to Board members and Administration,
Ryan Hasenour of 3I Engineering, Dan Alcorn of Garmong, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association, Principal Dr. Tasha Jourdan, Assistant Principal Dr. Pete Humbaugh, and Corporation Attorney Pam Partenheimer were present.


2. PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

Sharon Werne, Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Gibson County, spoke to the board regarding her appreciation for the food drive the schools participated in where the students collected donations of dog and cat food and other various items for the Gibson County animal shelter.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Debt Service $87,510 + Operations $122,466 for a total of $209,976 will be transferred to Excess Levy Fund.

Cafeteria prices for the 2025/2026 will increase once we have completed the calculations, as will à la carte prices and adult prices. These will be presented in June for you to vote on.  Attached is a draft of what I think we will be asking to Board to approve.  Also, we plan to follow the attached policy for food service, which has not been enforced since before COVID began in August during the next school year, 25/26.  The significant amount we are considering is a negative $20.

The circuit breaker's impact on SGSC and other entities of Gibson County is in the attached report from DLGF.

In June, we hope to have an overview of the impact of recent legislation on SGSC.  Attached is a report from ISBA giving an overview of the legislation recently passed.

 

 

Minutes

The Board received information on the April financial and cafeteria reports as well as a summary of the new pricing for lunch program for the 25-26 school year.   Breakfast prices will remain unchanged.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the consent items as presented with the additional walk-on item recognizing the employment of Dr. Amanda Phillips, Assistant Principal for Fort Branch Community School and Owensville Community School.  Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

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 Board   
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  

4.1 Approve Minutes from April 15, 2025
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Sydney Kendall, resigned effective 5/21/25
     4.2.1.2  Michelle Durham, Speech Language Path. @ FBCS effective 5/21/25
     4.2.1.3  Robbin Weber, Life Skills Aide @  FBCS effective 4/30/25
     4.2.1.4  Kyah Frantz, Aide @ HCS effective 5/21/25

4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Jeremy Aydt- Head Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.2  Jerry Aydt- Assistant Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.3  Stu Parks- Volunteer Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.4  Eric Harper- Volunteer Cross Country Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.5  Andrew Dunkel, Head Boys Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.6  Adam Miller, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.7  Max Walker, Volunteer Boys Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.8  Sylvia Sellers- Head Coach Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.9  Kelli Alcorn- Assistant Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.10  Darrell Edwards- Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.11  Ali Beal-Edwards- Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.12  Kristin Harpenau - Head Coach Girls Golf @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.13  Mick Harpenau - Volunteer Assistant Coach Girls Golf @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.14  Kyle DeBord- Head Coach Girls Tennis @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.15  Matt Grabbe- Assistant Coach Girls Tennis @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.16  Andy Hollis- Volunteer Coach Girls Tennis @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.17 Josh Nurrenbern- Volunteer Coach Girls Tennis @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.18  Sabrina Yamashita, Head Coach Volleyball @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.19  Ian Gamroth, Freshman Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
     4.2.2.20  Clayton Leek, Head Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 2025-26
  

 


4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Tim Schmitt, Summer Mowing, effective 4/21/25
     4.2.3.2  WALK-ON - Amanda Phillips, Asst. Principal for FBCS/OCS effective 7/23/25

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

April 25, 2025, for $604,008.75

May 9, 2025, for $603,514.96

Payables, including checks 66523-66803, along with ACH and EFT in the amount of $2,605,873.06


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Youth First Agreement
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

The attached agreement is for continued services with Youth First for our social workers.  The social workers are important for meeting our students diverse needs.  The cost to the corporation is $91,000 for the 25-26 school year.  This has been a wonderful partnership for our students and schools.    

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the 25-26 Youth First Agreement for the school social workers. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

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 Board   
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 "Appropriation" adjustments for Education / Curricular Materials
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

On our internal reports, we are currently using 102 to track the fund balance and expenditures from the old textbook fund.  When reporting to the DOE for financial reporting, 102 will report as 101.  These adjustments to appropriation help us to keep track of the total budget.  With any luck, our need to do this will end after 30 June 2025, when new reporting requirements will hopefully change.

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments for Education/Curricular materials as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

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 Member   
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 FFA State Trip
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

FFA has advanced to state finals and will be in Lafayette from 6/16 - 6/19.  They request permission for the overnight trip.

 

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the FFA State Trip to Lafayette from June 16 to 19, 2025 as they have advanced to the state finals.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board   
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 Evansville Christian Life Center MOU
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The Evansville Christian Life Center provides the Truth Talks service to our schools.  We request approval of the MOU for services as a continuation of services.  

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the MOU for Evansville Christian Life to continue the Truth Talks services to our schools. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

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 Board   
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 Boys Basketball Trip
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The boys basketball team will travel to Lafayette and Charlestown, Il to participate in summer basketball games 6/6-6/7.  The games are an annual trip.  The trip is an overnight trip.

Minutes

Eric Harper made a motion to approve the GSHS Boys Basketball trips to Lafayette and Charlestown to participate in summer basketball games on June 6 and June 7, 2025. Steve Gruszewski seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board   
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 Approval to use donations to pay negative cafeteria balances
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Balances would be 'paid' using donations to SGSC and individual schools to offset negative balances in cafeteria accounts.

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the use of donated funds to pay negative cafeteria balances for students. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

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 Board   
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 Sheriffs Office MOU and Vehicle
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
15 minutes

The annual review of the MOU with the Sheriff's office has been held.  The MOU is presented to the board for discussion and continuation.  The partnership with the Sheriff's office has been beneficial.  We are required to review and approve the MOU yearly.

There is also an opportunity to purchase a fully outfitted 2021 Tahoe with 26,xxx miles for $48,000.  The vehicle is at a good purchase price and would be in service for many years.  The vehicle is built into the budget and would continue our commitment to having cars.  We would only need 2 more to be compete and set for several years.  

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the continuation of the MOU with the Gibson County Sheriff's Office as well as the purchase of a 2021 Tahoe for SGSC use by an SRO. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 6-0.

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 Board   
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 Approval for CMC Contract pending attorney review
Darryl Angermeier

Minutes

Steve Gruszewski made a motion to table Item 5.8 before any discussion.  The motion to table was seconded by Eric Harper.  The motion to table failed with a vote of 4-2.  Voting against tabling the motion were Benson Davenport, Robin Angermeier, Stacy McClellan, and Eric Harper.  Voting to table the motion were Rachael Hileman and Steve Gruszewski.

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the CMC Contract pending our attorney's review, and the motion was seconded by Robin Angermeier.  The motion was approved with a vote of 4-2.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board


6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

6.1 Discussion on timeline of GO bonds
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The timeline for the GO bonds was reviewed with the board members.  A public hearing on the project will be held on 17 June 2025.


6.2 Multi Purpose Facility Update
Darryl Angermeier
10 minutes

The final design of the facility is ready for your review.  The areas of concern have been addressed by 3I Design.  The facility is impressive and well designed.  We are ready to move into the bid phase for ground breaking in the fall.

Minutes

The Board was briefed on the project.


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. Eric Harper seconded
the motion, and the Board adjourned on a vote of 6-0 at 8 PM.

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the BoardX  
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board   
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