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.

Larry Michel, Sam Weiss, and Mike Hirsch spoke about their opposition to the proposed new Tax Increment Financing district for Toyota property in Gibson County.  They asked the Board to oppose the TIF district.


3. REPORTS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

We are setting up an account to use in accordance with the TREC requirements we discussed last month to collect past due accounts from State income tax refunds.

The Board of Trustees of the South Gibson School Corporation is committed to supporting the health and well-being of all students. This is achieved by promoting proper nutrition, ensuring access to healthy foods and beverages, and providing opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity. All meals served by the corporation will meet or exceed the federal nutrition guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The implementation of this Wellness Policy enhances opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. The policy will be made available to students, families, and the community via the corporation’s website.

 

Minutes

The Board received information for the April 2026 financial reports, the ability of schools to charge reasonable fees, and the wellness policy.


4. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the consent agenda passed on a vote of 4-0-1 with Steve Gruszewski abstaining.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board

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

4.1 Approve Minutes from SGSC Reg. Board of Trustees meeting on April 21, 2026
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2 PERSONNEL
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS

     4.2.1.1  Lily Blake, Special Needs Resource Aide @ Sts. Peter and Paul effective 5/20/26
     4.2.1.2  Wyatt Steele, Life Skills Aide @ FBCS effective 5/20/26
     4.2.1.3  Eric Jones, Life Skills Aide @ GSHS effective 5/20/26


4.2.2 ECA

     4.2.2.1  Kyle DeBord, Head Boys Tennis Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.2  Matt Grabbe, Assistant Boys Tennis Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.3  Andy Hollis, Volunteer Assistant Boys Tennis Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.4  Josh Nurrenbern, Volunteer Assistant Boys Tennis Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.5  Sylvia Sellers, Head Girls Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.6  Kelli Alcorn, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.7  Darrel Edwards, Volunteer Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.8  Ali Beal-Edwards, Volunteer Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.9  Andrew Dunkel, Head Boys Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.10  Adam Miller, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.11  Jeremy Aydt, Head Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.12  Jerry Aydt, Assistant Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.13  Eric Harper, Volunteer Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.14  Stu Parks, Volunteer Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.15  Blair Rexing, Volunteer Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.16  Nick Ivy, Volunteer Cross Country Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.17  Paige Rohrer, Assistant Volleyball Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.18  Kara Martin, Assistant Volleyball Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.19  McKenna Love, Assistant Volleyball Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.20  Bobby Segal, Head Baseball Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.21  Mark Rohrer, Head Boys Basketball Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.22  Mark Rohrer, Assistant Athletic Director @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.23  Jeremy Aydt, Girls Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.24  Ron Kahle, Boys Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.25  Nick Hart, Head Football Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.26  Matt Monroe, Head Boys Golf Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.27  Gary May, Head Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
     4.2.2.28  Kyle DeBord, Head Girls Tennis Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.29  Clay Leek, Head Wrestling Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.30  Kyle Brakie, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.31  Luke Simmons, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.32  Jeff Long, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.33  Trevor West, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.34  Daren Harmon, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.35  Kevin Gengelbach, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.36  Noah Bryant, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.37  Zach Pullum, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.38  James Horton, Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.39  Jeff Sellers, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.40  Caleb Sellers, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.41  Isaac Sellers, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.42  Tony Butler, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.43  Sean Delong, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.44  Rory Heltsley,. Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.45  Jeff Plasse, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHSf
     4.2.2.46  Luke Foster, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.47  Isaac O'Neal, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for 26-27 @ GSHS
     4.2.2.48  Olivia Pennington, Volunteer Volunteer Cross Country Assistant Coach @ GSHS for 26--27

4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT

     4.2.3.1  Anne Scherer, School Treasurer @ HCS effective 7/29/26

4.2.4 FMLA

     4.2.4.1  Employee #20305

4.2.5 TRANSFERS

4.2.6 RETIREMENTS


4.3 CLAIMS
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent

Minutes

Claims approved included:

Payroll claims:

  • April 24, 2026, for $683,867.25
  • May 8, 2026, for $615.986.80

Payables, including ACH, EFT, and checks 68251-68329, for $2,168,171.26


5. ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

Result: Approved


5.1 Amplify mClass
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

We are required to screen all K-2 students for dyslexia.  Amplify Mclass with Dibels is an approved IDOE provider and our current provider.  The cost for the screener is $4,860.  We will apply for the formative assessment grant to offset the cost of the screener.  

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the Amplify as presented, which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

5.2 Cops Connecting with Kids
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
5 minutes

The corporation has been approached about joining with the Cops Connecting with Kids program.  The program would allow 4-6 students to visit Disney January 18-22, 2027 with other students from Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Henderson Counties.  Students are provided airfare, lodging, meals, tickets, shirts and hoodies, and lightning lanes at 2 parks.  The cost is $1,500 per student.  Fundraising will be done with local business and community members with the help of Mr. Cullum. Student selection is based on classroom effort, leadership traits, positive attitude, activities outside class, and a desire to attend.  Selection is done by the school.   A principal, SRO, and staff members will chaperone at a cost of $1,300 also accomplished via fundraising.  Students from all 3 schools will be selected for the trip.   

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to participate in Cops Connecting with Kids.  Stacy McClellan seconded the motion, and the item passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board

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

5.3 Evansville Christian Life Center MOU
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
2 minutes

The Evansville Christion Life Center provides programming on creating positive relationships.  They have provided the service for several years at no cost to the corporation.  We are asking the MOU be approved and services continue for students. 

 

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the MOU as presented.  Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member

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

5.4 Special Education Handbook
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

Mr. Harris and Ms. Cluckey have edited a handbook for usage in special education.  The handbook will provide information to parents and schools on the procedures and safeguards for Gibson County Special Services.  The handbook will also make audits in special education easier to address and less time consuming.  

Minutes

Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve the Special Education Handbook.  Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

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

5.5 Boys Basketball Trip
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent
3 minutes

The boys basketball team will travel to Indianapolis June 26-27 for an IBCA shoot out.  The cost will be covered by the basketball program.  They are requesting permission to stay overnight for the trip.

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the overnight trip as presented.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the action passed 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

5.6 Approve transfer of $290,000 from Education to Operations for expenses
Mr. Tim Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent
5 minutes

Minutes

Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the transfer as presented.  Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the transfer was approved on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

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

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dr. Bryan Perry, Superintendent

Minutes

  • Dr. Perry briefed the Board
    • SGSC is a performance-qualified district again
    • ELL students are showing positive results in the district
    • The cell phone policy will be coming to the Board in June
    • With K-2 numbers declining, staffing will become an issue.  At this time, we are reducing staff by attrition
    • 430 out-of-district students and a total enrollment of approximately 2100 students for fall 2026
  • Darryl Angermeier reported on the purchase of a 2024 Ford Police Responder for our SROs.

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

8. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board

Minutes

With no other business to conduct, Rachael Hileman made a motion to adjourn.  Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the Board adjourned at 6:58 pm on a vote of 5-0.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance

Seconded: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance

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