September 25, 2017
Gresham School Board Meeting
September 25, 2017 Minutes
Present: Pat Pleshek, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow, Alphia Creapeau, Grace Schwefel and Jeff Hoffman. Absent: Andy Schmidt. Also present: District Administrator – Newell Haffner, 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. Motion to withdraw first motion and amend the agenda to move #11 School Survey under Public Comments was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: Comments were made by Deanna Bisley and Curt Knoke.
School Survey: Discussion took place on the school survey that went out.
Consent Agenda:
Approve the Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the September 11th meeting minutes was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Accounts Payable: $ 58,490.77
Motion to approve the accounts payable list was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report: FFA Steak Fry and Legislative update.
Finance and Operations Report by Holly Burr: An update was given on the IMC project.
MOU with Bowler Regarding Financial Services Backup: Revisions were discussed. Motion to adopt the revised MOU with Bowler regarding financial services backup was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: None
School Board Goals: School board goals were discussed.
Job Descriptions: Job descriptions for District Administrator, Elementary Principal, JH/SH Principal and Director of Finance and Operations were given out for review/1st read.
Requests for Future Agenda Items: Future of office area
Next Board Meeting Date: October 2nd, 2017
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was 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 Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
No action was taken as a result of closed session.
Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Alphia Creapeau, second by Marge Eberhard, 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