September 4, 2018
Gresham School Board Meeting
September 4, 2018 Minutes
Present: Joan Rosenow,Pat Pleshek, Grace Schwefel and Jeff Hoffman. Absent: Marge Eberhard, Andy Schmidt and Alphia Creapeau.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 7:08pm by Vice President Pat Pleshek.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve or Amend the Agenda: Motion to amend the agenda (add resignation/Brian Carroll) and approve was made by Grace Schwefel, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Education for Employment/Academic and Career Planning Schoolwide Plan: A presentation was given by Brenda Hoffman.
PMA/Baird Presentation: This was rescheduled.
Consent Agenda:
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the August 20th meeting minutes was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Grace Schwefel, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Accounts Payable: ($100,359.86)
Motion to approve the accounts payable list for 8/20/18 was made by Grace Schwefel, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
New Hires:
Jamie Malueg/4K Teacher
Tim Drankus/Kindergarten Teacher
Cassie Yaeger/K-12 District Reading Specialist (transfer)
RIck Belongia/JH Soccer Coach
Motion to approve all new hires and transfers was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Resignation:
Brian Carroll/6th and 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Motion to approve the resignation for Brian Carroll was made by Joan Rosenow, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reviewed the following:
Non-Violent Crisis training, Volleyball Coach Association and Alternative Education program.
Finance and Operation Report by Nick Curran: Nick reviewed the following: Safety grant, front entrance, phone system and summer cleaning.
2017-2018 Year End and Audit Summary: A summary was given by Nick Curran.
Health Insurance: Motion for the district to fund employee insurance premiums at 87.4% was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Grace Schwefel, 2 in favor, Pat Pleshek and Joan Rosenow opposed, motion failed. Motion to table this item was made by Joan Rosenow. A second was not made. Motion failed. Motion for the district to fund 85% of the employee insurance premiums was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Grace Schwefel, 3 in favor, Joan Rosenow opposed, 3 absent, motion carried.
E-Rate Services: Brief discussion took place. Motion to approve the CESA 11 contract for E-Rate services ($1,000 for set up fee) was made by Grace Schwefel, second by Joan Rosenow, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Seclusion Restraint Report: The 2017-2018 report was reviewed.
Future Agenda Items: None
Next Board Meeting Date: Monday, September 17
Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Hoffman, second by Grace Schwefel, voice vote was 4-0 favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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Alphia Creapeau, President
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Grace Schwefel, Clerk