March 21, 2022
Gresham School Board Meeting
March 21, 2022 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Doug Huck, Marge Eberhard, Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Pat Pleshek, Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Absent - James Mathews.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:05 pm by President Alphia Creapeau.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Doug Huck, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the March 7th meeting minutes was made by Doug Huck, second by Pat Pleshek, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: Summer school, Fab Lab, testing, technology, Elementary Spring Concert (May 23rd at 5:30pm) JH/HS Spring Concert (May 25th at 6:30pm) band and choir competing May 6 & 7 at Music in the Parks at Six Flags Great America, graduation (June 3rd at 7pm), technology and elementary education update.
Cabling Project: The building (excluding the new edition) will undergo all new cabling to be current and up-to-date.
ERVING Update: Newell gave an update on the ERVING classes and the revenue it generates.
Playground Update: Newell gave an update on the playground and the related expenses. More information will be brought forward as it is received.
Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: Motion to approve one open enrollment application into the district was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Virtual Meeting Option: Motion to discontinue virtual meetings and move to in-person meetings only was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
School Calendar: Two versions on the 2022-2023 calendar were given out for review. Discussion took place.
Future Agenda Items
May Board Meeting Dates due to Vacation: Motion to change May board meeting dates from May 2nd and 16th to May 9th and 23rd was made by Marge Eberhard, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Doug Huck, second by Pat Pleshek, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene into Open Session: Motion to reconvene into open session was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Joe Ejnik, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Motion Made as a Result of Open Session: Motion to compensate the superintendent and principal for subbing hours during the workday at the current rate (retroactive to March 1, 2022) was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Next Board Meeting Date: April 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Huck, second by Joe Ejnik, voice vote was 6 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk