August 17, 2020
Gresham School Board Meeting
August 17, 2020 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Marge Eberhard, Grace Schwefel, Jim Hoffman, James Mathews, Joe Ejnik and Doug Huck. Also present: Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, Director of Finance - Densie Guex, Director of Maintenance and Operations - James Dudek (virtual) and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:00pm 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 Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Construction Update: Nate Yahn gave an update.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 3rd was made by Doug Huck, second by Grace Schwefel, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed the following: Open House. A drive thru open house will take place this year outside. Packets of paperwork will be sent out to each family.
Finance Report by Denise Guex: Audit is currently taking place. No update given on budget.
Operations Report by James Dudek: Contracts are ready to be sent out for snow removal.
Alternative Open Enrollment: None
Back to School Plan: Motion to approve the policy for face coverings, as presented, was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Motion to decline any use of school property to outside groups was made by Grace Schwefel, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Motion to begin the 2020-2021 school year with a 2-1-2 schedule (2 days in-person, 1 virtual, 2 days in-person), with a virtual option and adjust as needed was made by Doug Huck, second by James Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Staff protocol and survey information was not discussed. No updates from the school nurse.
Permanent Substitute Teacher: Discussion took place.
2020-2021 Coaches Handbook: Coaching pay was discussed as it relates to fulfilling contracts due to COVID-19. Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Coaches Handbook with changes discussed was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
2020-2021 Activities Code: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Activities Code was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
2020-2021 Substitute Teacher Handbook: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Substitute Teacher Handbook was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
2020-2021 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook with changes discussed was made by Jim Hoffman, second by James Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
2020-2021 JH/HS Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Jr/Sr High Student/Parent Handbook was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Lutheran Church: No discussion took place.
Face Coverings Policy: This was approved under the Back to School Plan.
Policy 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activites: Motion to approve Policy 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activites as presented was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Future Agenda Items: Employee Handbook, COVID Test with S/M.
Next Board Meeting Date: Monday, September 14 at 7:00pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk