June 6, 2022
Gresham School Board Meeting
June 6, 2022 Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Pat Pleshek, Ethan Schmidt and Jerrit Lyons. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, Lisa Hoffman, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Absent: Pat Pleshek and James Mathews
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:08pm 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 Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Public Comments: Ginger Brady.
AGR Report/Testing Data: Presentation was given by Penny Heroux.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the May 24th meeting minutes was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
May Voucher Report: This report will now be given out at the second meeting of the month instead of the first meeting.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: Graduation, Fab Lab donation, Title I family night, Brent Suter book reading, and WEA insurance update.
2022-2023 Employee Dental Insurance Plan: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 dental insurance plan as presented was made by Jerrit Lyons, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
DPI Food Service Amendment: Motion to renew a one year food service contract with a 7.7% increase with Taher was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Early Release Wednesday’s: Discussion took place.
Vacant School Board Member Seat Selection: A handwritten, 4-0 vote took place for the two interested candidates. Motion to select Lanell Thorne to fill the open seat vacancy was made by Jerrit Lyons, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Volunteer Reading Program: Discussion took place.
Future Agenda Items: Volunteer Reading Program Update, Community Attendance at Board Meetings, School Board Picture.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to go into closed session was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Motions made as a Result of Closed Session: Motion to make a training agreement with a teacher for a 316 license was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Next Board Meeting Date: June 20, 2022 at 6:00pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 2 absent (Pat Pleshek and James Mathews), motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk