March 4, 2024-Minutes

Gresham School Board Meeting

March 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes

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

Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 6:05pm by President Joe Ejnik.

Pledge of Allegiance:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

Approve the Agenda:  Motion to approve the agenda, tabling #9 (Bussing Contract), was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.  

Public Comments:  None

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

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

Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session:  Motion to approve previously enrolled student, for reasons presented, to receive GED at NWTC was made by Pat, second by Lanell, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Motion to approve the February 19th meeting minutes was made by Ethan, second by Diana, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.   

Administrative Report by Jessie Hanssen:  

•Kids Heart Challenge, $2600 raised.

•Absences have increased due to sickness.

•School incident/security. 

2024-2025 Bussing Contract:  Tabled at approval of the agenda. 

Discussion on PMA Bond Sale:  No discussion took place.

Policy Update 33-1:  Motion to approve Policy Update 33-1 was made by Diana, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Technical Corrections 33-1:  Motion to approve Technical Corrections 33-1 was made by Jim, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

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

Motion Made as a Result of Closed Session:  Motion to approve a 8% increase for principal and district administrator for the 2024-2025 school year was made by Pat, second by Jim, voice vote was 7-0 in favor, motion carried.

Future Agenda Items:  Bussing Contract

Next Board Meeting Date:  March 18, 2024 at 6pm.

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

Date Approved___________

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President

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Clerk