October 23, 2023-Minutes

Gresham School Board Meeting

October 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes

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

Absent:  Pat Pleshek.


Meeting Called to Order: The meeting was opened at 7:10pm by President Joe Ejnik.


Pledge of Allegiance:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present at the beginning of the Annual Meeting prior.


Approve the Agenda:  Motion to approve the agenda was made by Lanell, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.  


Public Comments:  None


Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Motion to approve the September 18th meeting minutes was made by Ethan, second by Diana, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.  

September Voucher Report:  Motion to approve the September vouchers was made by Lanell, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.


Administrative Report by Newell Haffner:  

Professional Development Update

Wellness Update

Bike to School Day

Vision Screenings

Graduation Date


Resolution 111-2023 - Certification of the 2023-2024 Tax Levy:  Motion to approve the certification of the 2023-2024 tax levy for Gresham School District in the amount of a direct tax (fund 10) of $1,806,757 for the purpose of maintaining the school for the 2023-2024 school year and a debt service fund (fund 39) of $902,000 for the purpose of long-term debt payments, for a total of $2,708,757, increasing the mill rate to $14.50, was made by Ethan, second by Jim, roll call vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried. 


Adopt the 2023-2024 Final Budget:  Motion to approve the final budget as presented was made by Jim, second by Jerrit, roll call vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.


Policy Update 32-2

Motion to rescind policies 164.1 Regular Meetings, 164.2 Special Meetings, 165.1 Notice of Meetings, 165.2 Change of Regular Meetings, 1623 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment, 3120.07 Employment of Casual Resource Personnel, 3123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition against Disability Discrimination in Employment, 4123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition against Disability Discrimination in Employment, 4430.05 Nursing Mothers, 5250 Program or Curricular, and 9210 Parent Organizations, was made by Jim, second by Diana, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.

Motion to approve the policies 142.1, 143.1, 144.3, 1260, 1421, 1630.01, 2340, 2451, 2521, 3121, 3139, 3211, 3430.012, 4121, 4139, 4211, 4430.01, 5113, 5200, 5215, 5350, 5505, 5517, 5530, 6151, 6236, 6610, 7250.01, 7440.01, 7440.02, 7540.08, 8121, 8146, 8310, 8420, 8500, 8531, 8700, 8913, and 9211 was made by Jim, second by Lanell, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, one absent, motion carried.


Technical Corrections:  No motion needed.


General Records Schedule for Wisconsin Public School District and Related Records Adoption:  Motion to approve General Records Schedule for Wisconsin Public School District and Related Records was made by Jerrit, second by Jim, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Administrative and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Administrative and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Ethan, second by Diana, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Budget and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Budget and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Diana, second by Lanell, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Facilities Management and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption: Motion to approve Facilities Management and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Lanell, second by Jim, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Fiscal and Accounting and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Fiscal and Accounting and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Jim, second by Jerrit, 

voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Human Resources and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Human Resources and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Jerrit, second by Ethan, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Information Technology and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Information Technology and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Ethan, second by Diana, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Payroll and Benefits and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Payroll and Benefits and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Diana, second by Lanell, 

voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Purchasing and Procurement and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Purchasing and Procurement and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Lanell, second by Jim, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Risk Management and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Risk Management and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Jim, second by Jerrit, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.




Wisconsin Municipal and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Wisconsin Municipal and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Jerrit, second by Ethan, 

voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Wisconsin Public School District and Related Records General Records Schedule Adoption:  Motion to approve Wisconsin Public School District and Related Records General Records Schedule was made by Ethan, second by Diana, voice vote was 6-0 in favor, 1 absent, motion carried.


Future Agenda Items: Expulsion Hearing


Next Board Meeting Date: November 6, 2023 at 6pm.


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



Date Approved___________

 

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President

 

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Clerk