August 1, 2022 Minutes
Gresham School Board Meeting
August 1, 2022 Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Pat Pleshek, Ethan Schmidt, Jerrit Lyons and Lanell Thorne. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Absent: Jim Hoffman and James Mathews.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:00pm by President Joe Ejnik.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve the Agenda: Motion to amend the agenda (add resignation of Larrisa Cerveny, delete July voucher report) and approve was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the July 18th meeting minutes was made by Lanell Thorne, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
New Hire:
Sheryl Melotik/Speech and Language Pathologist. Motion to approve the hire of Sheryl Melotik/Speech and Language Pathologist was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
Cory Bougie/Interim Varsity Soccer Coach. No motion needed.
Resignation: Larissa Cerveny/Kindergarten teacher and JV Volleyball coach. Motion to approve the resignation of Larrisa Cerveny was made by Lanell Thorne, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on the following: $250 donation from Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe for Summer School program, Summer School review, 6th grade orientation, USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award, and School Board vacancy due to resignation..
Consortium Agreement for Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Programming with Cesa 8: Motion to approve the consortium agreement was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Lanell Thorne, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
Meal Prices:
Motion to rescind 2022-2023 meal prices made on 7/18/2022 was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jim Hoffman (via phone call), all in favor, motion carried. Motion was rescinded due to a change/increase in breakfast prices. See below.
Breakfast
Elementary - .50 / free and reduced .15
High School - .50 / free and reduced .15
Adults - $2.65
Lunch
Elementary - $2.50 / free and reduced.40
High School - $2.70 / free and reduced .40
Adults - $4.65
New motion made on 8/1/2022 to approve 2022-2023 meal prices as follows was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Jerrit Lyons voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried. These prices include the breakfast increase.
Breakfast
Elementary - $1.00 / free and reduced .15
High School - $1.00 / free and reduced .15
Adults - $2.65
Lunch
Elementary - $2.50 / free and reduced.40
High School - $2.70 / free and reduced .40
Adults - $4.65
2022-2023 Employee Handbook: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Employee Handbook was made by Lanell Thorne, second by Ethan Schmidt, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Gresham Athletic Coaches Handbook: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Gresham Athletic Coaches Handbook with discussed change (remove ) was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Pat Pleshek, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Gresham Substitute Teacher Handbook: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Gresham Substitute Teacher Handbook was made by Lanell Thorne, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook was made by Pat Pleshek, second by Lanell Thorne, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Junior High/Senior High Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Junior High/Senior High Student/Parent Handbook was made by Jerrit Lyons, second by Lanell Thorne, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
2022-2023 Early Release Wednesday’s: No discussion took place.
Alternate Open Enrollment Application: None.
School Board Picture: This will be brought back when all members are in attendance.
Future Agenda Items: ALICE training.
Next Board Meeting Date: August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan Schmidt, second by Jerrit Lyons, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent (Jim Hoffman and James Mathews), motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk