May 9, 2022
Gresham School Board Meeting
May 9, 2022 Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Pat Pleshek, James Mathews (6:09), Ethan Schmidt and Jerrit Lyons. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Ben Heninger, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:03pm by Vice 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, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Election of Officers: Joe Ejnik opened the floor for election of officers.
Nominations for President: Pat Pleshek nominated Joe Ejnik for President, second by Jim Hoffman 3 calls for nominations were made. By unanimous consent, nominations were closed. Voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried. Joe Ejnik was elected as President.
Nominations for Vice President: Pat Pleshek nominated Jim Hoffman for Vice President, second by Ethan Schmidt. 3 calls for nominations were made. By unanimous consent, nominations were closed. Voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried. Jim Hoffman was elected as Vice President.
Nominations for Clerk: Jim Hoffman nominated Pat Pleshek for Clerk, second by Ethan Schmidt. 3 calls for nominations were made. By unanimous consent, nominations were closed. Voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried. Pat Pleshek was elected as Clerk.
Nominations for Treasurer: Jerrit Lyons nominated Ethan Schmidt for Treasurer, second by Pat Pleshek. 3 calls for nominations were made. By unanimous consent, nominations were closed. Voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried. Ethan Schmidt was elected as Treasurer.
Set Date, Time and Location of School Board Meetings: Motion to set regular board meeting dates for the first and third Monday of each month at 6 pm, in the cafeteria/commons area at Gresham School, unless a holiday, then move meeting to Tuesday, was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried.
Selection of Official Newspaper: No selection was made.
Committee Assignments:
Personnel and Policy: Jim Hoffman, Jerrit Lyons (Newell Haffner)
Finance, Buildings and Grounds: Pat Pleshek, Jerrit Lyons, James Mathews (Newell Haffner)
Wages and Benefits: Jim Hoffman, Ethan Schmidt, James Mathews (Newell Haffner)
Board Member Appointment for District Committee’s:
Tribal Affairs/Gresham American Indian Parent Advisory Committee: Joe Ejnik
Technology: Ethan Schmidt
Curriculum: Ethan Schmidt, James Mathews
Communications: Pat Pleshek
Wellness: Pat Pleshek
By unanimous consent, board committees and district committees were appointed.
Appoint CESA 8 BOC Representative: Pat Pleshek volunteered to be the representative.
CESA Annual Convention Representative: Pat Pleshek volunteered to be the representative.
Technology and Acceptable Use Forms for Board Members: Form was distributed to board members.
School Board Picture: Picture was not taken.
Open Board Seat Applications: Any community members interested in taking a seat on the Gresham School Board must submit a letter of interest to Cathy Opperman before May 31, 2022.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the April 18th meeting minutes was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
April Voucher Report: Motion to approve the April voucher report was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: Wellness update, summer school update, graduation, approved grant, COVID update, and JH/HS education report.
WIAA Track and Field Coop Agreement with Bowler: Motion to approve WIAA Track and Field Coop agreement with Bowler was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
Policy Update 3-1: Motion to approve Policy Update 3-1 was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
Policy Update - Technical Corrections 31-1: Motion to approve Policy Update Technical Corrections 31-1 was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
Policy Update - District Request: Motion to approve Policy Update - District Request was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
Summer School: Newell stated summer school will be offered despite the teacher shortage and limited selection.
Wednesday Early Release/Inservice Update: Discussion took place.
66.0301 Agreement with Tigerton and Marion/Shared Library-Media Services: Motion to approve 66.0301 Agreement with Tigerton and Marion/Shared Library-Media services was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, motion carried.
School Wide Title I Meeting on May 10, 2022 at 4-6pm: Discussion took place.
Future Agenda Items: Education Update and Revoking Open Enrollments.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of discussing employment was made by Jim Hoffman, second by Pat Pleshek, roll call vote of 6 in favor, 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, 1 absent (James Mathews) motion carried.
No motion was made as a result of closed session.
Next Board Meeting Date: Motion to move the next board meeting date to Tuesday, May 24, due to Choir concert, was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 1 absent (James Mathews), motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk