September 23, 2019

Gresham School Board Meeting

September 23, 2019 Minutes

Present: Alphia Creapeau, Marge Eberhard, Doug Huck and Terrance Miller. Absent - Grace Schwefel, Andy Schmidt and Joe Ejnik. 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 amend the agenda (move International Club Trip to item 5) and approve was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Terrance Miller, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Public Comments: None

International Club Trip - Mike Phillips: A presentation was given by Mike Phillips on an international trip to London and Paris for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion to approve the international trip to Paris and London was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the September 9th meeting minutes was made by Terrance Miller, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Resignation - Nick Curran/Director of Finance and Operations: Motion to approve the resignation of Nick Curran (last day, October 25th) was made by Terrance Miller, second by Doug Huck, voice vote was 3 in favor, Marge Eberhard opposed, 3 absent, motion carried.

Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell attended a Superintendent meeting.

Finance and Operations Report by Nick Curran: Nick reviewed the following: 2019-2020 budget update.

Staffing Update: A staffing update took place on the following positions: Kindergarten, Director of Finance, Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator and Custodian.

Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: Motion to approve 1 open enrollment student out was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Policy Update 28-2 (2nd read): Motion to approve Policy Update 28-2 was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Policy 2460 - Exceptional Education Needs Policy (1st read): This was given out as a 1st read.

Adopt Model Local Education Agency Special Education Policies and Procedures: Motion to Adopt Model Local Education Agency Special Education Policies and Procedures handbook as presented was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Policies 28-2 Extra Policies: 6605, 7450, 8310,9120, Musical Instrument, 3215, 4215, 5512 (1st read): This was given out as a 1st read.

Policy Update 28-2: 6470, 6630, 7434, 8330 (1st read): This was given out as a 1st read.

School Safety Policy Update (1st read): This was given out as a 1st read.

Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call taken, all were in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Terrance Miller, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

No action was taken as a result of closed session.

Future Agenda Items: Hiring policies

Next Board Meeting Date: October 7, 2019, 7:00 pm.

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.

Date Approved___________

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Alphia Creapeau, President

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Grace Schwefel, Clerk