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, Board Attorney Pam Partenheimer, and patrons of South Gibson were present.

Also attending were Attorney Jim McDonald and Larry Michel of the Gibson County Redevelopment Commission, as well as Jeff Hammond of Baker Tilly.

Robin Angermeier viewed Jeff Hammond’s presentation via the meeting's live broadcast


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

Minutes

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


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

The surplus weight room equipment will be disposed of by the contractor over Christmas Break.

SGSC has received its 1782 Budget notice for 2026.  We are still reviewing this and will report on this in the January 2026 meeting, especially the effects of the property tax credits of up to $300 and their impact on revenue into the Operations Fund.

 

Minutes

The Board received financial information on the school corporation as of the end of November 2025.


3.1 Jeffrey R. Hammond, Director at Baker Tilly, to brief the Board on tax increment financing
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Jeff Hammond facilitated a high-level discussion regarding Indiana school funding and the mechanics of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The Board explored the potential impacts of TIF districts on the school corporation, the county, and local taxpayers. To provide further context, Jim McDonald shared background information on current county TIFs, specifically noting one district set to expire at the end of 2026


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Benson Davenport moved to approve the Consent Items as presented. Following a second by Rachael Hileman, the motion carried with a 6-0 vote.

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 MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

4.1 Approve Minutes from November 18, 2025 Board Agenda meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Amy Michel, effective 12/19/25, Math Remediation Aide @ GSHS

4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Devon Bullock, 7th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS  for 25-26 
     4.2.2.2  Greg Bane, Volunteer for the GSHS Swim Team @ GSHS for 25-26
     4.2.2.3  Brian Alldredge, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach @ HCS for 25-26

4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Julie Fuhs, FBCS School Nurse effective 1/5/26
     4.2.3.2  Andrew Dunkel, Groundskeeper/Custodian, effective 12/29/25
     4.2.3.3  Jamie Anderson, Temp NHQ Aide @ OCS effective 1/15/26

4.2.4 FMLA

     4.2.4.1  - Employee 20072
     4.2.4.2 - Employee 20124

4.2.5 TRANSFERS

4.2.6 RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Claims include the note payment on the debt, which will be paid off in December of 2027.

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll claims:

    November 21, 2025, for $622,825.67

    December 5, 2025, for $633,017.99

Checks 67668-67777, ACH, and EFT for $2,925,593.75


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 Approve First Reading of Neola - Vol. 38 No. 1 -Nondiscrimination

5.2 Approve First Reading of Vol. 38 No. 1 - Sept. 2025
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

The first reading occurred.

Attachments

5.3 Formally pass past practice re Day Care Shuttle Driver Pay
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
4 minutes

To alleviate bus overcrowding and as a service to the community, SGSC has run a bus shuttle through Fort Branch and day cares in Fort Branch for several years.  I failed to have this formally added to the wage scale, and the auditors questioned the practice.  Passing this resolution will solve the problem, and this work will be added to the wage scale.

 

Day care/town route in Fort Branch

$80.00 per day

Minutes

Benson Davenport moved to approve the past practice as presented. Following a second by Steve Gruszewski, the motion carried with a 6-0 vote.

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 Board   
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 Approve transfer of $50,000 from Operations to Rainy Day
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

As we discussed in past meetings, we would like to build up funds in the Rainy Day fund to offset property and casualty deductibles on any future claims, as well as any unforeseen circumstances.  SGSC's Rainy Day fund was set up for any lawful expenses.

Minutes

Rachael Hileman moved to approve the transfer as presented.  Stacy McClellan followed this with a second, and the motion passed 6-0. 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Board Member

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 MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX  

5.5 Approve payment of bills through December to be ratified at the regular board meeting in Jan, 2026
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Racheal Hileman moved to approve the payment of bills in December.  Following a second from Benson Davenport, the motion was approved on a vote of 6-0.

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 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

Minutes

Dr. Perry informed the Board that the next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026. He further noted that, pursuant to the updated Indiana Code, the Board may consider adjustments to member stipends, which are now capped at 10% of the district’s lowest starting teacher salary


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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board

Minutes

There being no further business to come before the Board, Steve Gruszewski moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 PM. Eric Harper seconded the motion, and it carried with a 6-0 vote

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Gruszewski, Board Member

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 MemberX  
Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of FinanceX  
Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of FinanceX