August 19, 2019
Gresham School Board Meeting
August 19, 2019 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Grace Schwefel, Joe Ejnik, Marge Eberhard, Doug Huck and Andy Schmidt. Absent: Terrance Miller. Also present: Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, Director of Finance and Operations - Nick Curran and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm by President Alphia Creapeau.
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 Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the August 5th meeting minutes was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joe Ejnik, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
New Hires:
Heidi Cerveny - 6th/7th Grade Volleyball Coach
Jodi Kozlovsky - General Music and JH/HS Choir
Nathaniel Juga - Assistant Soccer Coach
Newell Haffner - Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Motion to approve Heidi Cerveny, Jodi Kozlovsky, Nathaniel Juga and Newell Haffner for their respective positions was made by Doug Huck, second by Grace Schwefel, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed the following: ERVING training, PBIS conference and Math Intervention at CESA 8.
Finance and Operations Report by Nick Curran: Nick reviewed the following: 2019-2020 budget update.
Support Staff Compensation Schedule: Motion to approve the support staff compensation schedule as presented, effective July 1, 2019, was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
2018-2019 Seclusion Restraint Report: Report was reviewed by Newell Haffner.
Policy Update 28-2 (1st read): This was given out as a 1st read.
2019-2020 Mentor Handbook (2nd read): Motion to approve 2019-2020 Mentor Handbook was made by Doug Huck, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
2019-2020 Employee Handbook (2nd read): Motion to approve 2019-2020 Employee Handbook was made by Doug Huck, second by Joe Ejnik, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
2019-2020 Gresham School District Student Devine-Parent and Student Handbook (2nd read): Motion to approve 2019-2020 Gresham School District Student Devine-Parent and Student Handbook was made by Doug Huck, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Policy - Graduation Exercises: Motion to approve the Graduation Exercises policy for policy manual was made by Doug Huck, second by Joe Ejnik, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Policy - Use of Tobacco and Similar Substance on School Premises and in School Owned or Leased Vehicles: Motion to approve the Use of Tobacco and Similar Substance on School Premises and in School Owned or Leased Vehicles policy for policy manual was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Doug Huck, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
No action was taken as a result of closed session.
Administrator evaluation will take place at a later date.
Future Agenda Items: None.
Next Board Meeting Date: September 9th and 23rd, 7pm. Next Policy Committee meeting date: September 16th.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Doug Huck, voice vote 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk