South Gibson School Corporation Board of Trustees Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

President Steve Gruszewski 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 was present.


2. PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

The floor was opened for patron concerns, but none were presented.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

The Board received information on the January 2026 corporation finances.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the consent items as presented. Eric Harper seconded the motion, and the action passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Jennifer Lintzenich, effective 2/26/26, Spec. Needs Teacher at OCS
     4.2.1.2  Kara Polen, effective 5/20/26

4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Ashley Shreffler, Head Varsity Volleyball coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.2  Al Lentz, GSHS Volunteer Boys Golf coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     

4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Lauryn Gould, Speech Language Pathologist @ SGSC effective 8/11/2026

4.2.4 FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Employee #20122

4.2.5 TRANSFERS

4.2.6 RETIREMENTS

     4.2.6.1  Chris May, effective 5/21/26
     4.2.6.2  Tracey Bender, effective 5/20/26
     4.2.6.3  Stephanie Hollis, effective 7/15/26


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll claims:

  • February 27, 2026, for $615,472.62
  • March 13, 2026, for $624,126.38

Payables, including ACH, EFT, and checks 68003-68040 for $3,083,512.32


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

5.1 2028 Summer European Travel
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

Mr. Grigsby is requesting approval to sponsor a trip to London and Paris June 20-30, 2028. The students would have 2 years to pay off the trip cost.  The trips have been well received and popular with the student body.  The cost and agenda are attached. 

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the trip as presented. Eric Harper seconded the motion, and the action passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member

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

5.2 SRO Vehicle
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

We have purchased a SRO vehicle each year with a goal of obtaining 4 vehicles.  There is no local option to purchase this year.  We would like permission to shop for a vehicle up to 48,000.  The goal is to find a good used well equipped vehicle.  This permission allows us to make a purchase upon finding an acceptable option and not losing out on the vehicle.  Purchase of a vehicle this year will leave only one more to purchase.  

Minutes

Eric Harper made a motion to give administration permission to purchase an SRO vehicle for up to $48,000.  Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the action passed 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

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

5.3 Math Textbooks K-8
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

The committee for math textbook adoption has selected Curriculum Associates Ready + I-ready.  The adoption is for 6 years which includes teacher materials, consumables, and I-ready.  The addition of I-ready includes I-inform one of the approved state approved K-2 math screeners.  The screener is required by statute for 2026-27 going forward.  The cost for the materials K-8 is 317,571.90 and can be paid in 1/6 increments over the life of the adoption.  

Minutes

Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the adoption for K-8 math as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

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

5.4 Approve the 27-28 School Calendar
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Eric Harper made a motion to adopt the 27-28 school calendar as presented.  Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the calendar was adopted on a vote of 4-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Perry briefed the board on the accountability model. iRead results look to be good, and staffing adjustments through attrition.  Darryl Angermeier informed the board of the progress on the multipurpose building being built on the GSHS campus.


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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

With no further business to conduct, Robin Angermeier made a motion to adjourn.  Eric Harper seconded the motion, and the board adjourned on a vote of 4-0 at 6:54 pm.