February 5, 2024 Minutes

Gresham School Board Meeting

February 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Present:  Joe Ejnik, Diana Jensen, Ethan Schmidt (6:25), Lanell Thorne, Jim Hoffman and Jerrit Lyons (6:20). Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, CESA 8 - Lisa Hoffman, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman. 

Absent:  Pat Pleshek.

Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:03pm 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 Diana, second by Lanell, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.  

Public Comments:  None

CLA Audit with Leah:  Leah presented the final audit findings.  

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Motion to approve the January 15th meeting minutes was made by Diana, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.   

Operations Report:  None

Financial Report by Lisa Hoffman:  Update was given on HRA, Town of Red Springs payment, and onboarding process.

Administrative Report by Newell Haffner:  

•Choir and Band Activities

•TItle I Family Nights

•Spelling Bee

•Summer School Update - No principal yet

Resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $5,065,00, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, series 2024; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection therewith:  At 6:42pm a motion was made by Jim, second by Diana, to accept resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $5,065,000, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, series 2024; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection therewith, roll call vote was taken, Jim-yes, Lanell-yes, Joe-yes, Diana-yes, Ethan-yes, Jerrit-yes, Pat-absent, motion carried.

Motion to Move into Closed Session:  Motion to move into closed session was made by Lanell, second by Ethan, roll call vote was taken, all in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Motion to Reconvene in Open Session:  Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Diana, second by Jerrit, roll call vote was taken, all in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session:  Motion to approve teacher for continuing education in the amount of $9210 was made by Lanell, second by Jim, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Future Agenda Items:  None

Next Board Meeting Date:  February 19, 2024 at 6pm.

Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan, second by Lanell, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.

Date Approved___________

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President

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Clerk