June 20, 2022
Gresham School Board Meeting
June 20, 2022 Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Pat Pleshek, Ethan Schmidt and Lanell Thorne. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, Cesa 8 - Lisa Hoffman and Nick Curran, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Absent: Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:09pm by President Joe Ejnik.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the June 6th meeting minutes was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
May Voucher Report: Motion to approve the May vouchers was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Resignation: Heidi Cerveny resigned as 6/7 grade Volleyball coach. No action required.
Finance Update: The monthly budget was distributed and discussed.
2022-2023 Preliminary Budget: The budget was reviewed by Nick Curran. Motion to accept the preliminary budget, as presented, was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Lanell Thorne, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Liability Insurance Renewal: Motion to renew liability insurance as presented, removing the environmental portion and adding propane tank and violence coverage was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: Technology update and graduation.
2022-2023 WIAA Senior High Membership Renewal: Motion to approve the WIAA Senior High Membership renewal was made by Lanell Thorne, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Early Release Wednesday’s: Discussion took place. Parent surveys are out in the mail.
School Board Picture: This will be brought back when all members are in attendance.
Future Agenda Items: Propane, Cintas, Utilities Cost Update.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to go into closed session was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Motions made as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to increase the salary of the superintendent, Newell Haffner to $108,000 for the 2022-2023 school year and also add the clause “work days during school year” for both Newell Haffner and Jessie Hanssen contracts, and also to increase contract amounts for Jim Dudek and Ben Dieck by the CPI increase rate of 4.71% was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Next Board Meeting Date: July 18, 2022 at 6:00pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jerrit Lyons and James Mathews), motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk