August 7, 2023-Minutes

Gresham School Board Meeting

August 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Present:  Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman, Pat Pleshek, Lanell Thorne, Diana Jensen, Ethan Schmidt, and Jerrit Lyons. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman. 

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 approve the agenda was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.  

Public Comments:  None

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Motion to approve the July 17th meeting minutes was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.  

New Hire: Jamie Kriewaldt/Reading Interventionist:  Motion to approve Jamie Kriewaldt as Reading Specialist was made by Pat, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Resignation:  John Kerry/Recess-Lunch Aide.

Operations Report:  An update on the weight room and air conditioning was given by Newell.

Motion to approve option #2 on quote on air conditioning from Knope for $71,220 was made by Pat, second by Lanell, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: 

Back to school night is on August 22nd at 4:30-7:00 pm.

Sixth grade orientation is on August 17th at 9 am.

Premier Bank Line of Credit:  Jeff Brady was present to explain the line of credit and answer questions.  Motion to extend the line of credit with Premier at 6% for the school year 2023-2024 was made by Jim, second by Diana, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Policy 2451 Program or Curricular Modifications (rescind)

Policy 5250 Program or Curricular Modifications (adopt ):  Motion to rescind Policy 2451 Program or Curricular Modifications and approve the replacement Policy 5250 Program or Curriculum Modifications was made by Lanell, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Policy 5410 Promotion, Placement, and Retention:  Motion to approve Policy 5410 Promotion, Placement, and Retention was made by Lanell, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

2023-2024 Employee Handbook:  Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook was made by Pat, second by Diana, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

2023-2024 Activities Code:  Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Activities Code was made by Jim, second by Lanell, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Future Agenda Items: None

Next Board Meeting Date:  August 21, 2023 at 6pm.

Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn was made by Diana, second by Pat, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Date Approved___________

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President

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Clerk