September 17, 2018

Gresham School Board Meeting

September 17, 2018 Minutes

Present: Joan Rosenow, Pat Pleshek, Grace Schwefel, Marge Eberhard, Andy Schmidt, Alphia Creapeau and Jeff Hoffman (7:15). Also present: Superintendent – Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, Director of Finance and Operations – Nick Curran and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.

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 Marge Eberhard, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Public Comments: Curt Knoke/Duck Pluck October 6, 2018

Consent Agenda:

Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the September 4th and September 10th meeting minutes was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Accounts Payable: ($81,562.98)

Motion to approve the accounts payable list for 9/17/18 was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Transfers: Cindy Easter to Choir/General Music

Motion to approve the transfer of Cindy Easter 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:

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council donation, Cellcom scholarship and photography laptops.

Finance and Operation Report by Nick Curran: Nick reviewed the following: Delta Dental Insurance. Motion to approve Delta Dental Insurance as our new carrier effective October 1, 2018 was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Gresham School District Goals for 2018-2019: A list of the district goals was handed out. Motion to approve the 2018-2019 Gresham School District goals was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Referendum Discussion: Discussion took place regarding the public meeting (10/23/18, 7pm), the letter and kiosk.

Future Agenda Items: College courses

Next Board Meeting Date: Monday, October 1

Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Andy Schmidt, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session: Motion for Newell Haffner and Nick Curran to authorize a one time teacher signing bonus of $1,000 was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6 in favor, Andy Schmidt opposed, motion carried.


Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Andy Schmidt, voice vote was 7-0 favor, motion carried.



Date Approved___________


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Alphia Creapeau, President


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Grace Schwefel, Clerk