July 17, 2023-Minutes
Gresham School Board Meeting
July 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Present: Joe Ejnik, Jim Hoffman (6:05), Diana Jensen, Ethan Schmidt, and Jerrit Lyons. Superintendent - Newell Haffner, Principal - Jessie Hanssen, CESA 8 - Lisa Hoffman, and Administrative Assistant - Cathy Opperman.
Absent: Lanell Thorne and Pat Pleshek
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 Diana, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the June 19th meeting minutes was made by Diana, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
June Voucher Report: Motion to approve the June voucher report was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
New Hire: Amy Jensen/Full-Time Substitute: Motion to approve Amy Jensen as a full-time substitute teacher was made by Jerrit, second by Diana, voice vote was 4-0 in favor, 3 absent, motion carried.
Financial Update: Lisa reviewed the 2022-2023 year end budget and the 2023-2024 budget.
2023-2024 Staff Salary Schedule Adjustments: Motion to approve an 8% salary increase to all staff was made by Ethan, second by Jim, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
Administrative Report by Newell Haffner: Newell reported on:
The money that was saved using Bridging Brighter Smiles.
Summer School attendance of 108 students.
A $500 donation from Stockbridge-Munsee for Summer School.
Resignation of Brenda Hoffman as Summer School Principal.
2023-2024 Academic Standards-Resolution #110-2023: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Academic Standards-Resolution #110-2023 was made by Jim, second by Diana, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook was made by Diana, second by Ethan, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Junior/Senior High School Student/Parent Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Junior/Senior High School Student/Parent Handbook was made by Jerrit, second by Diana, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Mentoring Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Mentoring Handbook was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Paraprofessional Mentoring Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Paraprofessional Mentoring Handbook was made by Diana, second by Jim, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Gresham Athletic Coaches Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Gresham Athletic Coaches Handbook was made by Jim, second by Ethan, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Gresham Substitute Teacher Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Gresham Substitute Teacher Handbook was made by Jerrit, second by Jim, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Student/Parent Device Handbook: Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Student/Parent Device Handbook was made by Ethan, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
2023-2024 Activities Code: This item was tabled.
Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion to move into closed session was made by Jim, second by Jerrit, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to reconvene in open session was made by Jim, second by Diana, roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Motion as a Result of Closed Session: No motion was made.
Future Agenda Items: Line of Credit with Premier Bank, Employee Handbook, PMA, Esser III Funds.
Next Board Meeting Date: August 7, 2023 at 6pm.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Ethan, second by Jim, voice vote was 5-0 in favor, 2 absent, motion carried.
Date Approved___________
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President
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Clerk