Meeting Details
September 15, 2026
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
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, Board
Attorney Pam Partenheimer and Administration were present, along with Angela Cooper of the South Gibson
Teachers Association.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
The floor was opened for Patron Concerns. None were voiced.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board was presented with financial information as well as reports concerning the funding of education in the State of Indiana.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Benson Davenport moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the
motion, and the items passed with a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from August 18, 2026
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Lucie Barrett, 6th Grade Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.2 Haley Hornby, 6th and 7th Grade Volleyball Coach @ OCS for 26-27
4.2.2.3 Abby Scheller, Vaudeville Assistant @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.4 Zach Pullum, Athletic Director @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.5 Amanda Boruff, Yearbook Sponsor @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.6 Nick Ivy, Student Council Co-Sponsor (50%) @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.7 Jessica Ziliak, Student Council Co-Sponsor (50%) @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.8 Brandy Mayer, Handbells @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.9 Brandy Mayer, Choir @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.10 Brent Winstead, Band @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.11 Aubree Armstrong, Volunteer Cheer Sponsor @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.12 Brent Winstead, Band (Grade Music) @ HCS for 26-27
4.2.2.13 Rob Hutchinson, Choir (Grade Music) @ HCS 26-27
4.2.2.14 Vicky Bratton, Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.15 Ashtin Fuhs, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.16 Cora Dawson, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.17 DG Asay, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.18 Alissa Luigs, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.19 Brenna Blume, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.20 Matt Grabbe, Assistant Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.21 Josh Nurrenbern, Volunteer Assistant Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.22 Andy Hollis, Volunteer Assistant Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.23 Laynie Graham, Volunteer Assistant Girls Tennis Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.24 Kasey Knaebel, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.25 Shawna Riggs, Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.26 MiKayla Henson, Volunteer Volleyball Coach @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.27 Eric Harper, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.28 Jerry Aydt, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.29 Stu Parks, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.30 Sean Whitten, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.31 Alex Hirsch, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.32 Logan Dilbeck, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.33 Michael Georges, Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Brooke Hart, Math Remediation Aide @ GSHS for 7.5 hrs/dy effective 8/25/26
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll claims:
- August 28, 2026, for $527,131.03
- September 11, 2026, for $616,366.58
Payables, including ACH, EFT, and checks 68738-68781, for $2,436,550.49
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Edmentum Renewal
4
minutes
The renewal for Edmentum is due in October. The courses help us keep students on track for graduation. The cost $5.667.30 for a one year renewal. We have been pleased with the partnership.
Minutes
Robin Angermeier made a motion to approve the Edmentum renewal. The motion was seconded by Mike Bengert and passed by a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.1.1
Transfer to Rainy Day from Operations $50,000
2
minutes
$50,000
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve the transfer of $50,000 from Operations to the Rainy Day fund. The motion was seconded by Stacy McClellan and passed by a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.2
Budget 2027 permission to advertise
Minutes
Rachael Hileman made a motion to approve advertising all of the Budget 2027 items as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the advertisement was approved by a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, 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, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.3
Approve Hafer as the architect/engineer for the Owensville HVAC project phase 3 2027
Minutes
Benson Davenport made a motion to approve Hafer as the achitect/engineer for the OCS HVAC project phase 3, to hopefully be done in 2027. Robin Angermeier seconded the motion, and the action passed on a vote of 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, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.4
Transfer to Operation from Education
2
minutes
$777,936.00
Minutes
The transfer to Operations from Education for $777,936.00 was approved on a motion by Rachael Hileman, a second by Benson Davenport, and a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, 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, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
Multi Purpose Building
10
minutes
Discussion of possible future upgrade.
Minutes
After a discussion of the finishes on the interior of the new multipurpose building at GSHS, no action was taken.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1
October Meetings
3
minutes
October will have 2 meetings. October 13 and October 27.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no further business to be conducted, the Board adjourned at 7:13 PM on a motion by Benson Davenport, a second by Rachael Hileman, and a vote of 6-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | X | ||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
