July 24, 2017

Gresham School Board Meeting

July 24, 2017 Minutes

Present: Pat Pleshek, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow, Alphia Creapeau, Jeff Hoffman (7:13) and Grace Schwefel. Absent: Andy Schmidt Also present: Principle – Newell Haffner, Assistant Principal – Ben Heninger, Director of Finance and Operations – Holly Burr and Administrative Assistant – Cathy Opperman.


Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was opened at 7:00pm by Vice President Pat Pleshek.


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 Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.


Public Comments: None


Consent Agenda:

Approve the Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the July 10th meeting minutes was made by Joan Rosenow, second Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.

Accounts Payable: $ 55,925.06

Motion to approve the accounts payable list made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.

New Hire:

Allison Baranczyk – Elementary music, HS band, HS choir.

Heidi Cerveny – HS Science

Terri Golie – 1st Grade

Motion to approve the new hires was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 5-0 in favor,2 absent, motion carried.


Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell gave an update on staffing.


Finance and Operations Report by Holly Burr: An update was given on the 2016-2017 audit and the IMC remodel.


Policy Committee:

Series 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000: These were given out as a 1st read.


Survey Committee Update: Pat Pleshek gave an update on the school perception survey.


Annual Notices:

Education Options: Motion to approved Education Options was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Resolution 63-2017 – Referendum Restrictions Proposed by the State Legislature: Motion to support referendum resolution was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


10 Year Anniversary Celebration: Pat Pleshek gave an update.


Requests for Future Agenda Items: Board meeting on August 14


Next Board Meeting Date: August 7, 2017


Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, 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 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Action Taken as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to approve benefit package for Ben Heninger was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.




Date Approved___________


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Andy Schmidt, President


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Grace Schwefel, Clerk