South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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.


1.1 Open the 2026 Budget, Bus Replacement, and Capital Projects Fund Hearing

1.2 Open public hearing on the 2025-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

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.


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

Minutes

Mike Bengert opened the floor for patron concerns and agenda item comments.  None were voiced.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

No reports.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from September 30, 2025

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

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


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

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

 


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Permission to pay bills after the 14th and ratify them on the 28th October Board meeting
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

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

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

5.2 Renewal of Boyce BSF / Komputrol
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
1 minutes

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

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

5.3 Edmentum
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board   
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of BoardX  
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of BoardX  
Stacy McClellan, Board Member   
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

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.


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

7.1 Board meeting on October 28, 2025
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

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

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