November 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33 Creek County Regular
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Call the meeting to order and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the Independent auditors Report on all financial accounts for the Sapulpa Independent School District for the 2007-08 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the minutes of the 10-6-08 regular board meeting.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the minutes of the 10-27-2008 special board meeting.
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Vote to approve/disapprove 2008-09 general fund purchase order encumbrances numbers 825 through 914.
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Vote to approve/disapprove 2008-09 building fund purchase order encumbrances numbers 72 through 75.
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Vote to approve/disapprove 2008-09 bond (fund 34) fund purchase order encumbrance number 5.
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Vote to approve/disapprove 2008-09 bond (fund 37) fund purchase order encumbrance number 45.
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Vote to approve/disapprove 2008-09 child nutrition fund purchase order encumbrances numbers 110 through 120.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the monthly financial reports of the school Activity Funds account.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the Treasurer's Report on the status of Funds and Investments.
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Hearing from the Public
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Tami Fleak will address the Board concerning teacher skills, parent options, OSSAA rules and mandatory drug testing policy.
Discussion:
Tami Fleak was unable to attend due to personal matters.
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Information & Discussion Items
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The Board will receive comments from the public on any school finance matter.
Discussion:
There were no public comments concerning the school’s finances.
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Site School Improvement Summaries (Middle School, Jefferson Heights and Woodlawn)
Discussion:
Ashley Hearn, Kerry Gray and Tom Walsh, elementary principals, presented Site School Improvement Plans. The improvement plans provide information concerning areas for improvement and areas that work well. They compare test scores and break down objectives. These improvement plans are also placed online so the principals can compare plans and see what works well for other sites.
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Attendance Report
Discussion:
Mr. Trigalet updated the Board on attendance. The attendance report showed a comparison between this year’s attendance and last year’s attendance. Compared to last year the district is down 52 students.
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Facilities & Bond Report
Discussion:
Dan Thornton presented the Board with a Facilities and Bond Report. The report provided information concerning the progress made on the hail damage roofs throughout the district, the delivery of two new busses, High School chiller in place and operating, 90 % of the security cameras have been installed, Junior High windows, Old Liberty has been torn down and an energy management report showing saving throughout the district.
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Freedom Week Activities
Discussion:
Dr. Richard Rosenberger provided the Board with different activities going on throughout the district the week of November 10-14. All Schools are required to change Veterans Day to Celebrate Freedom; therefore having Freedom Week, a list of activities in celebrating Freedom. The Board members were invited to any and all activities.
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Oklahoma State Board of Education Letter - Freedom Elementary
Discussion:
The State Department of Education held their meeting at Freedom Elementary on September 18th. Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent, wrote Freedom a thank-you letter for their wonderful hospitality and the great opening exercise performed by the students.
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Action Items
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New Business - Board of Education Excellence Award - Dr. Shirley Woods
Discussion:
Dr. Mary Webb presented Dr. Shirley Woods a Board of Education Excellence Award that Dr. Woods received during an OSSBA district 7 meeting held on October 30th.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a Letter of Commitment for Sapulpa Schools to participate in the AdvancEd District Accreditation Process.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a Commodity Processing Contract between Sapulpa Public School and Barlow Education Management Services.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a resolution to the County Election Board calling for the annual school election.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove the School District Estimate of Needs for 2008-09 and Financial Statement for fiscal year 2007-08.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a 2008-09 contract with Career Tech for Secondary and Full-Time Adult Career and Technology Education Programs.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a Drop-Out Recovery Joint Agreement between Sapulpa Public Schools and Central Tech.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a 2008-09 ACE (Achieving Classroom Excellence) Remediation Plan.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove an Application for Exemption for the Hole In One Booster Club as per Board Policy 802.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a Technology Student Association fundraiser of selling candy and photos for hotel, registration and transportation fees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove a resolution authorizing Doug Jones, Treasurer of Sapulpa Public Schools, to invest surplus school funds in the manner prescribed by law, and establish accounts as may be necessary to do so.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to approve/disapprove accepting a donation of a computer for AR testing from Rebecca Cole.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Proposed executive session to discuss (1) Personnel listed below as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, (2) the purchase of real property as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(3) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and (3) potential candidates for the open posit
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Vote to convene in executive session.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Vote to acknowledge the Board has returned to open session.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Statement of executive session minutes.
Discussion:
The Board of Education went into executive session at 8:18 pm to discuss (1) Personnel listed below as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, (2) the purchase of real property as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(3) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and (3) potential candidates for the open position of Seat Number 5 on the Sapulpa Board of Education as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act with no resulting vote taken on item (2). The Board returned to open session at 9:03 pm. This constitutes the minutes of the executive session.
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Personnel
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Vote to Employ:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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ELL Adult Education Child Care Worker (10-14-08)
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Freedom Teacher Assistant (9-12-08)
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Liberty H.Q. Special Education Assistant (9-30-08)
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ELL Adult Education Child Care Substitute (9-25-08)
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District Custodian (10-7-08)
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High School Custodian (10-7-08)
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Freedom H.Q. Special Education Assistant (9-30-08)
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Jefferson Heights H.Q. Special Education Assistant (9-25-08)
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ELL Adult Education Child Care Substitute (9-25-08)
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Freedom H.Q. Special Education Assistant (9-30-08)
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ELL Adult Education Child Care Worker (10-7-08)
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Vote to accept Resignations received since the last board meeting.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Raymond Buchanan, Service Center Ground Supervisor (1-30-09)
Michelle Gamino, District Parent Educator (10-3-08)
Joey Johnson, Service Center Bus Assistant (10-1-08)
Justin Lukert, High School Custodian (9-30-08)
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Vote to approve/disapprove appointing a candidate for Seat Number 5 on the Sapulpa Board of Education.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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