May 7, 2018
Gresham School Board Meeting
May 7, 2018 Minutes
Present: Grace Schwefel, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow, Alphia Creapeau, Pat Pleshek, Andy Schmidt (excused at 9:06) and Jeff Hoffman Also present: Superintendent – Newell Haffner, Director of Finance and Operations – Holly Burr and Administrative Assistant – Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was opened at 7:05pm 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 Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
John Ashley- WASB and Jon Bales - WASDA: A presentation was given on operating an effective, healthy and successful school board.
Election of Officers: Andy Schmidt opened the floor for election of officers.
Nominations for President: Joan Rosenow nominated Aphia Creapeau, second by Pat Pleshek. Grace Schwefel nominated Andy Schmidt for President. 3 calls for nominations were made. Motion to close nominations was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Alphia Creapeau, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. Paper vote was taken. 4 votes Alphia Creapeau, 3 votes Andy Schmidt. Alphia Creapeau was elected as President.
Nominations for Vice President: Marge Eberhard nominated Pat Pleshek for Vice President, second by Joan Rosenow. 3 calls for nominations were made. Motion to close nominations was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Grace Schwefel, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. Pat Pleshek was elected as Vice President.
Nominations for Clerk: Joan Rosenow nominated Grace Schwefel for Clerk, second by Marge Eberhard. 3 calls for nominations were made. Motion to close nominations was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. Grace Schwefel was elected as Clerk.
Nominations for Treasurer: Marge Eberhard nominated Andy Schmidt for Treasurer, second by Pat Pleshek. 3 calls for nominations were made. Motion to close nominations was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. Andy Schmidt was elected as Treasurer.
Set Date, Time and Location of School Board Meetings: Motion to set regular board meeting dates for the first and third Mondays of each month at 7pm in the Media Center at Gresham School with the exception of holidays was made Andy Schmidt, second by Jeff Hoffman, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Selection of Official Newspaper: Motion to abstain from selecting an official newspaper was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-10 in favor, motion carried. (Content will dictate posting avenue used)
Committee Assignments:
Personnel and Policy: Andy Schmidt, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow (Newell Haffner)
Finance, Buildings and Grounds: Grace Schwefel, Pat Pleshek, Jeff Hoffman (Newell Haffner)
Wages and Benefits: Marge Eberhard, Pat Pleshek, Jeff Hoffman (Newell Haffner)
Board Member Appointment for District Committee’s:
Tribal Affairs/Gresham American Indian Parent Advisory Committee: Alphia Creapeau
Technology: Pat Pleshek
Curriculum: Andy Schmidt, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow
Communications: Grace Schwefel, Andy Schmidt
Wellness: Grace Schwefel
By unanimous consent, committee assignments and district committees were appointed.
Appoint CESA 8 BOC Representative: Motion to approve Grace Schwefel as CESA 8 BOC representative was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Consent Agenda:
Previous Meeting Minutes/Accounts Payable: ($243,022.27)
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed the following:
Matific, bike to school day, Circle of Life curriculum, Ecology/compost pile and Title I planning meeting.
Lawn Mowing Contract: Motion to award Draheim Snow Removal and Lawn Care for the districts’ lawn care at the specified amount was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Policy 0166.1 Consent Agenda Discussion: Leave as is. No motion was made.
Policy 7510 Use of District Buildings and Procedure 830 Community Use of School Facilities Procedures: Leave as is. No motion was made.
2018-2019 Staff Compensation: Motion to approve the following compensation plan was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried. On May 21, 2018 motion to rescind Staff Compensation motion (originally made on May 7, 2018) was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
- Increase support staff wages by 3%
- Increase teaching staff base by 2.1% and keep the step of $1000
- For select longevity teachers, increase current wages by 2.1%
- Create HSA for employees to partner with the insurance plan
- HRA retirement adjustments to current policy
- Eliminate 15 years vesting
- Eliminate accumulated maximum of 150 sick days
- Insurance
- Increase deductible for single/family to 1500/3000 respectively
- District will contribute 1000/2000 respectively into employees’ HSA
On May 21, 2017, Motion to approve the 2018-2019 staff compensation of a 3% increase to support staff, 2.1% increase to teaching staff base with a $1000 step, 2.1% increase to current wages for the select teachers over 15 steps, create HSA for employees to partner with the insurance plan, eliminate 15 years vesting and accumulated maximum of 150 sick days as it relates to HRA retirement, and increase deductible for single/family to 1500/3000 respectively with district contributing 1000/2000 respectively into employees’ HSA was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene into open session was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Action Taken as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to approve a leave of absence for Jen Brady was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Joan Rosenow, 6-0 inf avor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Future Agenda Items: None
Next Board Meeting Date: May 21, 2018
Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk