January 15, 2024-Minutes

Gresham School Board Meeting

January 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Present:  Joe Ejnik, Diana Jensen, Pat Pleshek, Ethan Schmidt, Lanell Thorne, Jim Hoffman and Jerrit Lyons. Principal - Jessie Hanssen, CESA 8 - Nick Curran, Lisa Hoffman, Kristy Erickson and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman. 

Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:02pm 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 7-0 in favor, motion carried.  

Public Comments:  None

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Motion to approve the December 18th meeting minutes was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.   

December Voucher Report:  Motion to approve the December vouchers was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. 

Financial Report by Lisa Hoffman:  Monthly budget recap was reviewed.

Administrative Report by Jessie Hanssen:  

•Donuts with Grownups - Thursday, January 25th

•TItle I Family Nights

•JV Boys Basketball Championship

•Summer School Update - No principal yet

•Graduation Date

Consideration of Debt Refinancing Options:  Nick reviewed 3 options.  Motion to approve a 20 year bond with an interest rate not to exceed 4.5% with callable feature was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Open Enrollment Terminations:  Motion to eliminate 3 open enrollment students as presented was made by Jim, second by Pat, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Set 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Seats:  Motion to approve the open enrollment seats as presented (listed below) was made by Pat, second by Diana, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried. 

Vaping Discussion:  Discussion took place.  

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

Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session:  No motion was made as a result of closed session.

Future Agenda Items:  Policy

Next Board Meeting Date:  February 5, 2024 at 6pm.

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

Date Approved___________

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President

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Clerk