February 15, 2021
Gresham School Board Meeting
February 15, 2021 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Joe Ejnik, Doug Huck, Grace Schwefel, Marge Eberhard, and Superintendent - Newell Haffner.
Virtual: James Mathews, Jim Hoffman, Principal - Ben Heninger, Director of Finance - Denise Guex, Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman, Ben Dieck, Cassie Yeager, Lois Graper, Dylan Hintz, Nancy Buettner, Erik Kass, Nate Yahn, Brett Nelson, and Ryan.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:07pm 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 Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Construction Update: An update was given by Nate Yahn.
PMA - Erik Kass: A review was given on the refinancing of the 6.5 million dollars from the building project.
Consideration of Resolution #95-2021 Authorizing the Issuance and Awarding the Sale of a $6,500,000 Bond Anticipation Note: Motion to approve the issuance and awarding of the sale of the bond anticipation note in the amount of $6,500,000 was made by Doug Huck, second by Grace Schwefel, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Mid-Year Date Report - Cassie Yeager and Lois Graper: Data was reviewed by both Cassie (elementary) and Lois (JH and HS) using FastBridge and iReady to evaluate performance.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 1st was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Resignation - Scott Cerveny/Varsity Baseball Coach (no motion needed)
Retirement - Barb Berard/4th Grade Teacher: Motion to approve the retirement of Barb Berard was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Administrative Report: Newell Haffner reviewed the following: Winter Walk to School Day, Misson, Vision and Values , Donors Choose and Kohl Foundation, LadyWildcats conference championship, Cowles/Tauchen meeting, marquee, and HVAC system.
Finance Report by Denise Guex: An update was given.
3 Year Budget Plan: Discussion took place on areas to reduce spending.
On March 1, minutes were amended to say the following: Discussion took place on improving the schools financial performance to include reduce spending.
Gresham FFCRA: Motion to table this item was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: None
Back to School Plan: Prom and graduation were discussed.
Future Agenda Items: School calendar, FFCRA
Next Board Meeting Date: March 1, 2021.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Grace Schwefel, 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