September 14, 2020
Gresham School Board Meeting
September 14, 2020 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Marge Eberhard, Grace Schwefel, Jim Hoffman, James Mathews (7:08), Joe Ejnik and Doug Huck. Also present: Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger (virtual), Director of Finance - Densie Guex, Director of Maintenance and Operations - James Dudek (virtual), Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Others Present: Kyla Heiman (virtual) - School Nurse and Dr. Gunther (virtual) - Medical Advisor.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:04pm 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 Joe Ejnik, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Construction Update: No update was given.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 17th was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried. Motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 24th was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, 1 absent, motion carried.
August Voucher Report: Motion to approve August vouchers was made by Doug Huck, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed/updated the following: All teachers are now provided with equipment for virtual learning, the latest percentage of virtual students in the area, and the board of education technology policy.
Finance Report by Denise Guex: Denise gave a budget update.
Operations Report by James Dudek: Requests for bids were sent out to 5 vendors for snow removal. Deadline for submission is at the end of September.
Alternative Open Enrollment: Motion to approve 3 open enrollment students out and 1 open enrollment student in was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Back to School Plan: Test protocols and the letters that were sent out to the public were reviewed by Nurse Kyla and Dr. Gunthier.
Discussion/Action on directive to authorize the District Administrator to develop guidelines related to COVID-19, pursuant to the authority provided by Board Policy 1230.01 - Development of Administrative Guidelines: Motion to direct Mr. Haffner to use his authority under Board Policy 1230.01 to develop, modify and enforce any administrative guidelines and safety protocols necessary to protect the District students, families and staff during the pandemic, and to report to the Board after each such administrative guideline or safety protocol is developed and authorize Mr. Haffner to include such guidelines and protocols in the handbooks for students and staff was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Fans at Volleyball and Soccer Games: Motion to deny all fans at home volleyball games and allow up to 4 home fans per athlete at soccer games was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, roll call vote was taken, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Joe Ejnik) motion carried.
Coaches Plan: Jeff Zobeck reviewed a rough draft of the compensation pay for coaches amid COVID-19 and possible closures.
2020-2021 Employee Handbook: Motion to accept the Employee Handbook, as presented, was made by Jim Hoffman, second James Mathews, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Future Agenda Items:
Next Board Meeting Date: Monday, October 5th at 7:00pm (unless otherwise stated).
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Huck, second byJoe Ejnik, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk