Minutes for February 15, 2016

Gresham School Board Meeting

February 15, 2016 Minutes

Present: Andy Schmidt, Bill Arendt (excused early), Holly Schmidt, Jeff Hoffman, Grace Schwefel, Jeff Brady and Marge Eberhard. Also present: Principal – Keary Mattson, Assistant Principal – Newell Haffner, Director of Finance and Operations – Holly Burr and Administrative Assistant – Cathy Opperman.


Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was opened at 7:03pm by President Andy Schmidt.


Pledge of the Allegiance: The Pledge of the Allegiance was recited by all present.


Approve or Amend the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda with the amendment (add resignation of Laura Roe and hire of Ben Smith) was made by Jeff Brady, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.


Approve the Minutes of the Previous Meetings: Motion to approve the previous meeting minutes (February 1st) was made by Jeff Brady, second by Holly Schmidt, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.


Public Comments: Fred Bowersock commented on the building project and the referendum.


Administrative Report: Keary touched on the following items: Principal conference update, in-service day and local aid from Stockbridge. Articles were discussed.


Consent Agenda:

Payables: $47,450.28

Resignation: Laura Roe/Special Education Aide

New Hire: Ben Smith/Special Education Aide

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Jeff Brady, second by Holly Schmidt, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.


Wage and Benefit Committee Report: Marge discussed and distributed possible staff compensation options.


Pathdriver Mid-Year Data, Deb Truyman and SoHappy Davids: Both gave a presentation on mid-year data.



Future Construction and Remodeling: Discussion took place regarding the selection of the design-build contractor.


Administrative Structure: Keary gave an update and was briefly discussed. This will be on a future agenda.


Requests for Future Agenda Items: None


Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn at 9:15pm was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Jeff Brady, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.



Date Approved___________


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Andy Schmidt, President


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Grace Schwefel, Clerk