July 2, 2018
Gresham School Board Meeting
July 2, 2018 Minutes
Present: Grace Schwefel, Marge Eberhard, Joan Rosenow, Alphia Creapeau, Pat Pleshek and Jeff Hoffman. Absent: Andy Schmidt. Also present: Superintendent – Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger and Director of Finance and Operations – Nick Curran.
Meeting Called to Order: 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 Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda:
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the June 18th meeting minutes was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Accounts Payable: ($18,641.41)
Motion to approve the accounts payable list for 7/2/18 was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
New Hire - Mart Grams/Spanish Teacher: Motion to approve new hire Mart Grams was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed the following:
School safety update, STEM program, summer school.
Finance and Operation Report: The revenue and expense report wasn’t available. Format sample was sent.
RFP for School District Banking Services: Item was tabled.
HPV Vaccination Project: Letter will be sent to parents. More information to follow.
2018-2019 Meal Prices: Nick reported that DPI state guidance indicates that there should be a .10 cent increase in meal rates. Motion to approve a .10 cent increase to meal prices was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Safe, Secure Front Entrance Update: $40,000 grant for Safe, Secure Entrance was approved and work will start.
United Co-op Summer Fill: Motion to approve summer fill fuel contract was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
United Co-op Contract for 2018-2019: Motion to approve Ferrall gas at .90 per gallon/30,000 gallons for 2018-2019 school year was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene into open session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Action Taken as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to pay out 8 of the 20 vacation days per year (if unused for the current 2018-2020 contract) for Newell Haffner was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Future Agenda Items: None
Next Board Meeting Date: July 16, 2018
Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk