Meeting Details
November 18, 2025
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
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 Richard A. Franks, a patron, were present
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
Mike Bengert opened the floor for patron concerns and comments on agenda items. Richard Franks rose to voice his concerns. The Board thanked him for his input.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial reports for 31 October 2025.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. Rachael Hileman 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: 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 |
4.1
Approve Minutes from October 28, 2025 meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Kathy Parks, Vaudeville Assistant @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.2 Jamie Anderson, Volunteer Cheerleading Sponsor @ OCS for 25-26
4.2.2.3 Dezarae Hart, Volunteer Cheerleading Sponsor @ OCS for 25-26
4.2.2.4 Madison Cochrane, Volunteer Cheerleading Sponsor @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.2.5 Stacy Shellhaas, Volunteer Cheerleading Sponsor @ HCS for 25-26
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.5.1 Ali Beal-Edwards, Nurse at HCS effective 1/5/26
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll claims:
November 7, 2025, for $766,670.60
Checks 67551-67667, ACH, and EFT for $1,471,037.04
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Rescind Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grant
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to rescind the policy as proposed; Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the policy was rescinded on a vote of 7-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
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
Rescind the Early Literacy Grant Policy adopted in 2024
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to rescind the policy as proposed; 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
| 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
Approve resolution to transfer $160,000 from Education to Operations for September expenses to be done in November 2025
3
minutes
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer. Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the action passed 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 |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minutes
Dr. Perry led the Board in a discussion on the new state accountability model and the progress on the project at GSHS.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Steve Gruszewski made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Eric Harper and passed on a vote of 7-0. The meeting ended at 6:53 PM.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member
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 |
