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Gresham-Barlow board ratifies resolutions, grant applications and three-year calendars; approves consent agenda
Summary
At its April 2 meeting the board approved routine agenda items, two appreciation resolutions, submission of an integrated grants renewal application, acceptance of a TAP seismic assessment grant, and adopted three school-year calendars for 2025–2028.
GRESHAM — The Gresham-Barlow School Board approved several routine and action items during its April 2 regular meeting, including resolutions recognizing volunteer and teacher appreciation weeks, submission of the district’s integrated-grants renewal application to the Oregon Department of Education, and adoption of school-year calendars for 2025–26 through 2027–28.
Votes at a glance - Approve meeting agenda as presented — Moved by Blake Peterson; seconded by David (surname recorded in roll call). Approved by voice vote. - Approve consent agenda (minutes, financial and personnel reports, policy update) — Moved by Blake Peterson; seconded by Sean Farrins. Approved by voice vote. - Ratify resolution recognizing April 2025 as Volunteer Appreciation Week in the district — Moved by Blake Peterson; seconded by Holly Riegelman. Approved by voice vote. - Ratify resolution recognizing May 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the district — Moved by Holly Riegelman; seconded by David. Approved by voice vote. - Accept Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Seismic Assessment Grant for West Gresham Elementary School, $25,000 — Moved by Blake Peterson; seconded by Sean Farrins. Approved by voice vote. - Approve submission of the Integrated Grants renewal application (includes SIA, Measure 98, Perkins and related funds) — Moved by Holly Riegelman; seconded by Blake Peterson. Motion carried; materials to be posted to district website. - Adopt school-year calendars for 2025–26, 2026–27 and 2027–28 — Moved by Blake Peterson; seconded by David. Approved by voice vote. Board members noted an upcoming labor discussion about Juneteenth timing when the holiday falls on a Saturday.
Why it matters: These actions move several district planning items forward ahead of the budget cycle and authorize staff to pursue grant-funded work. The integrated grants application drives state and federal revenue streams for programs including early literacy and career-technical education. The TAP acceptance enables a facilities study that could precede a major retrofit grant.
Meeting procedure and public input Chair Chris Howitt reminded the public that the full budget committee meets April 9 and April 23 and that public testimony may be submitted for those meetings. Several approvals directed staff to post application materials and grant presentations on the district website.
Ending note Most votes were approved by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tallies in the public minutes. Where a formal contract or larger appropriation is required, staff said they would return with more detailed materials and any required follow-up board approvals.
