October 4, 2021
Gresham School Board Meeting
October 4, 2021 Minutes
Present: Alphia Creapeau, Doug Huck, Pat Pleshek, Marge Eberhard, Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman and James Matthews. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Benjamin Heninger, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:00 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 Doug Huck, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments: Deanna Bisley provided commentary regarding student performance on district assessments and improving communication between school (teachers), parents, and students.
Construction Update: Nate Yahn (Kraus-Anderson) gave an update. Minor adjustments on doors will be taking place and flooring in the special education classroom is being inspected.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of September 20, 2021 was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Jim Hoffman, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
September Voucher Report: Motion to approve September vouchers was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Mathews, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: 3rd Friday count, Driers donation of hand sanitizer, and Fab Lab laptops. A “thank you” was also given to the board in recognition of their service to our community during Wisconsin School Board Appreciation week.
Alternative Open Enrollment Applications: Motion to approve 1 open enrollment ‘in’ was made by Doug Huck, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7- in favor, motion carried.
CESA 8 Finance Position: Motion to contract with CESA 8 to provide the school with business and finance services was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
October 25, 2021, motion was made by Doug Huck, second by Pat Pleskek to amend the minutes to read that Jim Hoffman abstained from the CESA 8 Finance Position vote. It was corrected to read like the following:
Motion to contract with CESA 8 to provide the school with business and finance services was made by Joe Ejnik, second by Marge Eberhard, voice vote was 6 in favor, 1 abstained (Jim Hoffman), motion carried.
Masking Policy: Motion for making masks optional was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Joe Ejnik, voice vote was 3 in favor (Jim Hoffman, Joe Ejnik, Pat Pleshek), 4 opposed (Marge Eberhard, Jim Mathews, Doug Huck, Alphia Creapeau), motion failed. Masks will remain a requirement through October 25th, 2021.
School Update: No update was needed.
Annual Meeting Discussion: Discussion took place.
Future Agenda Items: Construction Update, School Resource Officer, and District Finance Position
Next Board Meeting Date: October 25, 2021, following the annual meeting.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Huck, second by Jim Mathews, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk