March 1, 2021
Gresham School Board Meeting
March 1, 2021 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Doug Huck, Grace Schwefel, Marge Eberhard, and Superintendent - Newell Haffner.
Virtual: James Mathews (7:10), Jim Hoffman, Principal - Ben Heninger, Director of Finance - Denise Guex, Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman, Ben Dieck, Nancy Buettner, Nate Yahn, Amanda Reindl, Kim Ready, Angie Nelson, Jamie Malueg and Jill Ejnik.
Absent: Joe Ejnik
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 Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 2 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Construction Update: An update was given by Nate Yahn.
RVA Discussion: Discussion took place regarding Rural Virtual Academy. Motion to partner with Rural Virtual Academy for one year was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to amend (correct verbiage to reflect the following: Discussion took place on improving the schools financial performance to include reduce spending.) the meeting minutes of February 15th with correction and approve was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
February Voucher Report: Motion to approve February vouchers was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report: Newell Haffner reviewed the following: Misson, Vision and Values, boys basketball sectional semi-final championship, Herb Kohl Fellowship award finalist, and in-service day.
MOU with Bowler: Motion to approve MOU with Bowler was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Bus Contract: Motion to approve the agreement between Gresham School and 5D Bus, LLC as presented was made by Jim Hoffman, second by James Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Gresham FFCRA: Motion to approve Gresham Schools temporary sponsored paid COVID-19 leave program was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
3 Year Budget Plan: Discussion took place on improving the schools financial performance over the next three years.
Intergovernmental (66.0301) Cooperation Agreement between Tigerton, Marion, and Gresham for Library Position: Motion to continue this agreement between Tigerton, Marion and Gresham for another year was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Requests: Motion to approve 10 students to participate in either the Early College Credit Program or Start College Now was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: None
Back to School Plan
Vaccine Update/Thank You to SM Tribe: The vaccination clinic at North Star was discussed. A “thank you” to SM Tribe for their help in making this a success.
Open Building to Groups: It was ok’d to allow small groups in the building with the intent to continue to use safety measures that are currently in place.
School Calendar 20-21 due to COVID Vaccine: Discussed moving the snow day currently on the school calendar as March 22nd to March 26th due to the 2nd dose of the COVID vaccine being administered on March 24, causing possible ill side effects. Motion to move the snow day from March 22nd to March 26th was made by Doug Huck, second by James Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Action Take as a Result of Closed Session: None.
Future Agenda Items: None.
Next Board Meeting Date: March 15, 2021.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk