Meeting Details
January 20, 2026
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
Angela Cooper of the South Gibson Teachers Association, Board Attorney Pam Partenheimer, and Administration were present.
2.
Elect 2026 President of South Gibson School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Rachael Hileman nominated, and Eric Harper seconded, Steve Gruszewski as president. Mr. Gruszewski was elected on a vote of 6-0.
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 | 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
3.
Elect 2026 Vice-President of South Gibson School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Eric Harper nominated, and Benson Davenport seconded, Stacy McClellan as vice-president. Mrs. McClellan was elected on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Benson Davenport, President 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
4.
Elect 2026 Secretary of South Gibson School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Benson Davenport nominated, and Eric Harper seconded, Robin Angermeier as secretary. Mrs. Angermeier was elected on a vote of 6-0.
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 | 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.
Elect 2026 President of South Gibson School Board of Finance
Minutes
Rachael Hileman nominated, and Robin Angermeier seconded Benson Davenport as president of the finance committee. Mr. Davenport was elected on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
Elect 2026 Secretary of South Gibson School Board of Finance
Minutes
Robin Angermeier nominated, and Eric Harper seconded, Rachael Hileman as secretary of the board of finance. Mrs. Hileman was elected on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
7.
Appoint Amy Silva as the 2026 South Gibson School Corporation Treasuer
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to appoint Amy Silva as corporation treasurer. After a second by Robin Angermeier, the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Vice President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
8.
Appoint Sandy Edwards as the 2026 South Gibson School Corporation Assistant Treasurer
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to appoint Sandy Edwards as assistant corporation treasurer. After a second by Rachael Hileman, the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
9.
Approve 2026 Contract with Legal Counsel Pamela Partenheimer Mick
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the contract as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the contract was approved on a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
10.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
The floor was opened for patron concerns. None were voiced.
11.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was provided with reports for the corporation as of December 31, 2025.
12.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the consent items. Robin Agnermeier seconded the motion, and the action passed 5-0-1 with Eric Harper abstaining.
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
12.1
Approve Minutes from December 16, 2025 Board meeting
12.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Michelle Mantonya, Lang. Arts Teacher @ GSHS effective 12/19/25
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Mike Moore, Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.2 Alex Gordon, Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.3 Chris May, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.4 Chris Wilkerson, Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.5 Kasey Knaebel, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.6 Shawna Riggs, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.7 Jerry Aydt, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.8 Stu Parks, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.9 Eric Harper, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.10 Brad Chandler, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 25-26
4.2.2.12 Sean Whitten, MS Wrestling Coach @ SGSC for 25-26
4.2.2.13 Nick Ivy, Middle School Track Coach @ SGSC for 25-26
4.2.2.14 Danny Thomas, School Track Coach @ SGSC for 25-26
4.2.2.15 Anna Hackert, School Track Coach @ SGSC for 25-26
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Annie Dilbeck, HQ Remediation Aide @ GSHS effective 1/5/26
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #20046
4.2.4.2 Employee #20220
4.2.4.3 Employee #30325
4.2.4.4 Employee #20275
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
12.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Pay claims:
December 19, 2025, for $605,422.62
January 2, 2026, for $627,174.39
January 16, 2026, for $478,000.02
Checks 67778-67901, ACH, and EFT for $2,034,147.98
13.
ACTION ITEMS
13.1
Approve transfer of bus contract from Dawn Mossberger to Mossberger Bussing LLC for Bus 17 and 23 effective January 1, 2026
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to make the contract change as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0
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 | 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.2
Second Reading for Neola - Vol 37 No 2 - Nondiscrimination
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the second reading of the specified policies. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.3
Approve 2nd reading of Vol. 38 No. 1 - Sept 2025
Minutes
Mike Bengert made a motion to approve the second reading of the specified policies. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Michael Bengert, President of Board
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.4
Approve the appointment of Tiffany Arnold to the Fort-Branch-Johnson Township Public Library for Feb. 9, 2026
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the appointment. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.5
Approve Write off of outstanding checks
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the writing off of old checks. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.6
Transfer balance of Levy Excess to Operations Fund per DLGF budget order for 2026
1
minutes
$209,976.00
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the transfer to Operations as presented. Michael Bengert seconded the action, and the motion passed 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.7
Temporary transfer from Operations to Cafeteria $116,898.07 for Year End 2025- to be reversed in January 2026
5
minutes
To be reversed in the January 2026 financials. -116,898.07
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the transfer to Cafeteria as presented, to be reversed in January. Benson Davenport seconded the action, and the motion passed 6-0.
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 | 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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
13.8
Approve year end appropriation adjustments for 2025
5
minutes
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the appropriation adjustments for 2025 as presented. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the action passed 6-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
14.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
15.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
16.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Following a discussion regarding the current legislative session and SGSC updates, Benson Davenport moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Rachael Hileman and carried 6-0. The Board adjourned to the Finance meeting at 7:03 PM
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 | |||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
