January 2, 2023 Minutes
Gresham School Board Meeting
January 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Present: Jim Hoffman, Ethan Schmidt, Lanell Thorne, Pat Pleshek, and Diana Jensen. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, Operations - James Dudek and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman. Absent: Joe Ejnik and Jerrit Lyons.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:02pm by Vice President, Jim Hoffman.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Approve the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Pat, second by Diana, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: Pat Jensen complimented the branding project.
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the December December 19th meeting minutes was made by Lanell, second by Ethan, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report:
The Fab Lab is setting up a tour at Marion Bodyworks.
A grant is in process for a Snap-On Measurement certification.
The school was able to help 7 families and 29 students through the Christmas is for Caring project.
Operations Report:
Roof RFP - This will be advertised with a bid return date of January 31, 2023.
Gym Sound System - The equipment is here. Installation date is yet to be determined.
Air Conditioning Update - Waiting for professional advice on how to proceed.
Cyber Situation: An update was given on the program monitoring system that will take place on our technology.
Emergency Response Plan: Motion to approve the Emergency Response Plan was made by Ethan, second by Lanell, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
State Education Convention - January 18-20, 2023 in MIlwaukee, WI: A reminder was given about the State Education Convention coming up.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Pat, second by Diana, roll call vote was taken, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Pat, second by Ethan, roll call vote was taken, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session: Motion was made in closed session and will be kept with closed session documents.
Future Agenda Items: RVA, Open Enrollment Seats, Policies.
Next Board Meeting Date: January 16, 2023.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan, second by Lanell, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk