Meeting Details
October 27, 2026
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Gibson Southern High School - Media Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Vice President Steve Stacy McClellan 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.
Eric Harper attended the meeting virtually, so all votes were made by roll call.
2.
PATRON CONCERNS and AGENDA ITEM COMMENTS
Minutes
The floor was opened for Patron Concerns. None were voiced.
3.
REPORTS
Minutes
The Board received building-level financial reports for September 2026, as well as a report on Property Tax Forecast prepared by Polity Analytics.
4.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Benson Davenport moved to approve the consent items as presented. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the motion 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
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes from October 13, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting
4.2
PERSONNEL
4.2.1 RESIGNATIONS
4.2.1.1 Louis Woehler, Custodian at GSHS effective 09/29/26
4.2.1.2 Mike Sparks, Custodian at OCS effective 10/19/26
4.2.2 ECA
4.2.2.1 Bryce Arbuthnot, 7th/8th Gr. Boys Basketball Coach @ OCS for 26-27 (combined team)
4.2.2.2 Brian Rexing, Volunteer 7th Gr. Assistant Boys Basketball @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.3 Peyton Mayles, Volunteer 5th Gr. Boys Basketball @ FBCS for 26-27
4.2.2.4 Matt Obert, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.5 Kevin Menke, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.6 Brayden Malone, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.7 Lathan Falls, Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.8 Kyle Nixon, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.9 Robert (Robbie) Hayden Jr., Volunteer Head Archery Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.10 Amanda Estep, Volunteer Archery Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.2.11 Tim Speedy, Volunteer Archery Coach @ GSHS for 26-27
4.2.3 EMPLOYMENT
4.2.3.1 Alison Niemeier, Multi-Cat. Special Needs Teacher @ HCS effective Oct. 21, 2026
4.2.4 FMLA
4.2.4.1 Employee #60007
4.2.5 TRANSFERS
4.2.6 RETIREMENTS
4.3
CLAIMS
Minutes
Claims approved included:
Payroll on 23 October 2026 for $633,758.54
EFT's, ACHs, and checks 68943-68983 for $526,260.44
5.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1
Adoption of the 2027 Budget as advertised on Gateway, including the Capital Projects and Transportation Bus Replacement Plans
Minutes
Benson Davenport moved to approve the 2027 Budget and Plans as advertised. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the motion 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
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.2
Approve the 2026-2027 Master Contract
Minutes
Rachael Hileman moved to approve the Master Contract as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.3
Increase school board compensation by $1,000 per year
5
minutes
This would put annual compensation at $3,000 per Board member beginning in calendar year 2027.
Minutes
Benson Davenport moved to approve the board compensation as advertised. Rachael Hileman seconded the motion, and the motion 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
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.4
Increase wage scales by $.50 per step and Administrators and SRO's per attached
5
minutes
You will have to zoom in to read the updated wage scale.
We recommend that this be retroactive to 1 July 2026, as we have done in previous years.
Minutes
Benson Davenport moved to approve the salary and wage scale increases as presented. Mike Bengert seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance
Seconded: Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Robin Angermeier, Secretary of the Board | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.5
Increase substitute teacher pay
5
minutes
Increase to $102 per day from $ 98 for non-certified subs.
WALK-ON: Certified subs from $108 to $112.
This will be effective on 28 October 2026
Minutes
Rachael Hileman moved to approve the increase in substitute teacher pay as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
5.6
Approve Appointment of Caleb Sellers to the Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library Board of Trustees
Minutes
Rachael Hileman moved to approve the appointment of Caleb Sellers to the library board as presented. Benson Davenport seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minutes
Dr. Perry informed the Board of the upcoming TAG grant and the athletic team's successes in tennis, soccer, cross country, and football. Also, there will be an Executive Session on 17 November 2026.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD CONCERNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
Rachael Hileman brought up a discussion about paving the rock areas around the football, baseball, softball, and TYFL fields for easier access. No action was taken by this time.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
With no more business to conduct, Benson Davenport made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Rachael Hileman and passed on a vote of 5-0 at 6:41 pm.
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Bengert, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Gruszewski, President of Board | |||
| Mrs. Rachael Hileman, Secretary of the Board of Finance | X | ||
| Stacy McClellan, Vice President of Board | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Harper, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Benson Davenport, President of the Board of Finance | X |
