Meeting Details
October 14, 2025
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
President Mike Bengert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting was streamed live on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@southgibsonschoolboardlive). In addition to Board members and
Administration, Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association, and Principal Dr. Nicole Alcorn, were present.
Minutes
Mike Bengert opened the 2026 Budget hearing for public comment and input. With no comments or public input, the hearing was closed.
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Mike Bengert opened the public hearing for the collective bargaining agreement for public comment and input. With no comments or public input, the hearing was closed.
Minutes
Mike Bengert opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments. None were voiced.
Minutes
No reports.
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. The motion was seconded by Benson Davenport and passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
Seconded: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Anita Powell, Resignation agreement effective 9/22/25
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Kara Martin, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.2 Correction - Rob Hutchinson, Spring Musical-Director @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.3 Chastalee Viehe, Newspaper Sponsor @ OCS for 25-26
4.2.2.4 Krista Coleman, 6th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ OCS for 25-26
4.2.2.5 Bryce Arbuthnot, 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 25-26
4.2.2.6 Randy Graham, 8th Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.2.7 Ronnie Robinson, 7th Gr. Girls Basketball Coach @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.2.8 Chris May, 8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.2.9 Mark Monroe, 6th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Alecia Beadles, Spec. Needs Aide @ OCS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 10/14/25
4.2.3.2 Jessica Baumeyer, Art Teacher @ HCS effective 11/7/25
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 - Employee #30429
4.2.4.2 - Employee #10018
4.2.4.3 - Employee #30751
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Amber Helm, Hrs change from 7.25 to 7.5 effective 9/17/25
4.2.5.2 Alex Hirsch, Hrs change from 7.50 to 7.25 effective 9/17/25
4.2.5.3 Kaitlynn Mullen, Hrs change from 8.0 to 7.50 effective 9/29/25
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll claims:
September 26, 2025, for $613,123.58
October 9, 2025, for $1,738.40
October 10, 2025, for $623,088.03
Payables, including checks 67389-67506, ACH, and EFT for $1,403,054.64
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the payment of bills as requested. Eric Harper seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
Annual software renewal. $33,236.00
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to approve the Boyce BSF contract as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the contract passed on a vote of 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
The edmentum contract allows Gibson Southern keep students in need of credit recovery to earn necessary credits towards graduation. The cost for 30 seats allowing student to take multiple courses is $5,469.
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the Edmentum contract. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action was passed on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
Minutes
Dr. Perry informed the Board that enrollment is up 36 students over 2024, as well as a discussion on the athletic sectionals going on this week.
Minutes
With no further business to conduct, Rachael Hileman made a motion to adjourn, which Eric Harper seconded. The Board adjourned at 6:44 pm on a vote of 5-0.
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |