January 8, 2018
Gresham School Board Meeting
January 8, 2018 Minutes
Present: Andy Schmidt, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow, Alphia Creapeau, Grace Schwefel, Jeff Hoffman and Pat Pleshek. Also present: Superintendent – Newell Haffner, Principle – Ben Heninger, Director of Finance and Operations – Holly Burr and Administrative Assistant – Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was opened at 7pm by President Andy Schmidt.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve or Amend the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda:
Approve the Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the December 18th meeting minutes was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Accounts Payable: $31,377.14
Motion to approve the accounts payable list was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
New Hires:
Alan J. Miller Jr. - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Fancy Vele - 6th and 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Alphia Creapeau, roll call vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion to Return to Open Session: Motion to return to open session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Action Taken as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to approve Alan J. Miller Jr. as 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Motion to approve Fancy Vele as 6th and 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach was made by Aphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed Erving class reimbursements, the break-in incident and the February 19th ALICE training.
Finance and Operations Report by Holly Burr: Holly reviewed the following: 2016-2017 financial audit, November revenue and expense report and recent purchase of kitchen freezer.
Motion to approve the 2016-2017 financial audit was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Foreign Exchange Student: Motion to approve the foreign exchange student was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Wellness Policy 8510: Motion to approve Wellness Policy 8510 was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Pat Pleshek), motion carried.
Use of Tobacco and Similar Substances on School Premises and in School Owed or Leased Vehicles Policy 7434: Policy was given out as a 1st read.
Impact Aid Information: Information was given out on the new requirements.
Open Enrollment Information: Current policy was given out.
Requests for Future Agenda Items: None
Next Board Meeting Date: January 15th (special meeting, 6pm), January 22nd (Policy meeting 6pm and regular meeting 7pm) February 5th (Wage and Benefit meeting 6pm and regular meeting 7pm) and February 19th (Wage and Benefit meeting 6pm and regular meeting at 7pm).
Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Andy Schmidt, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk