October 24, 2022 Minutes
Gresham School Board Meeting
October 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Ethan Schmidt, Jerrit Lyons, Pat Pleshek, Lanell Thorne and Diana Jensen. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, CESA 8 - Nick Curran, CESA 8 - Lisa Hoffman, Director of Operations - James Dudek, Director of Technology- Ben Dieck, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:30pm by President Joe Ejnik.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at the Annual Meeting that preceded.
Approve the Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Pat, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the October 3rd meeting minutes was made by Lanell, second by Ethan, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
September Voucher Report: Motion to approve the September vouchers was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Administrative Report: Newell discussed the following: Culture Club, Walk to School day, Homework Club attendance, flu clinic, and school evacuation.
Operations Report: The Board gave permission to proceed with RFP’s for the roof. Air conditioning should be installed in the commons area by Friday. Discussion took place on the air conditioning for the elementary wing.
2022-2023 Early Release Wednesday’s: No update given.
Job Descriptions
Paraprofessional I: Motion to approve the job description for Paraprofessional I was made by Lanell, second by Diana, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Paraprofessional II: Motion to approve the job description for Paraprofessional II was made by Pat, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional: Motion to approve the job description for Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional was made by Lanell, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Director of Finance and Operations: Motion to approve the job description for Director of Finance and Operations was made by Pat, second by Ethan, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Future Agenda Items: Special Board Meeting - October 27, 2022, 6pm.
Next Board Meeting Date: November 7, 2022.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk