August 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Public Communications
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This is an open, public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Oklahoma. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of the Norman School District. As elected representatives of the voters and patrons of the District, the members of the Board of Education will be making decisions concerning the operation of the District. The agenda for Regular Meetings includes an opportunity for the public to address any item appearing on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to the convening of the Board meeting. Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker. The Board reserves the right to limit repetitive comments, comments unrelated to the business of the Board or the total amount of time dedicated to public comment in a single evening. Board members cannot respond to questions or comments during public communications but the Board President may refer matters of concern to the Superintendent for review and recommendations.
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IV. Disposition of Routine Business by Consent Action
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The following matters may be approved in their entirety by the Board upon motion made, seconded and passed by a majority vote of the Board members. However, upon request by any Board member, any one or more matters will be removed from the consent docket and acted upon separately. Contracts are approved subject to review by the District’s legal counsel. Any or all of the public record items included within the consent docket, i.e., minutes to be submitted for approval; purchase orders to be submitted for acceptance; purchase request for approval; financial report; proposed transfer of funds between activity accounts; and fund raising event listing, may be examined at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Education at the Administrative Services Center at 131 South Flood Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma, at any time during regular business hours, which are Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:15 PM
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IV.A. Purchase Orders (Encumbrances and/or bills to be paid for fiscal year 2022-2023)
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IV.B. Minutes for the Special Meeting of the Board of Education on July 13, 2022
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IV.C. Purchase Requests
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1. Security Door System for Administrative Services Center from Digi Security Systems
2. Software Maintenance for district wide use from Illuminate Education Inc 3. Network Cables for district wide use from United Systems Inc 4. Library Furniture for Lakeview Elementary from Krueger International Inc 5. Scotchman Cold Saw for Norman High from Hull Machine Tools Inc 6. Lexia Core 5 Reading Unlimited License with School Success Partnership for Kennedy Elementary from Lexia Learning Systems 7. Pressure washer for Transportation from Chase Enterprises Inc 8. Furniture for 2019 Bond Issue renovations and warehouse stock for districtwide use. Vendors may include, but are not limited to: Wenger Corporation, Kreuger International, Copelin Contract, L&M Office Furniture. |
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IV.D. Treasurer's Report for the period through July 31, 2022
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IV.E. Investment Report (presented for information only)
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1. Bank of Oklahoma Funds
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IV.F. Certified Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "A" (posted with the agenda)
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IV.G. Support Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "B" (posted with the agenda)
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IV.H. Agreements, Contracts and Renewals for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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IV.H.1. PERSONNEL SERVICES (Holly Nevels)
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1. Service Agreement with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association for Unemployment Services (OSSBA Employment Services)
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IV.H.2. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Holly McKinney)
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1. Partnership Agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center for Academic Credit for 2022-2023
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IV.H.3. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Stephanie Williams)
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1. College Board College Readiness and Success System Contract
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IV.H.4. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS (Wes Moody)
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1. BLACKBOARD® Master Agreement Renewal for All Products and Services related to the Norman Public Schools Website, Mobile App and Mass Notification
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IV.H.5. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - COUNSELING & STUDENT ADVOCACY (Kitrena Hime)
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1. Contract with Committee for Children to provide social emotional learning, bullying prevention and child protection resources and implementation and support services.
2. State of Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Contract for Treatment Services or Other Integrated Services State of Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) |
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IV.H.6. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (Gayla Mears)
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1. Agreement for IEP Services with Moore Public Schools to provide the student 1 with the special education and related services as identified in the Student's then-current Individualized Education Program (IEP) in order to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) in accordance with the requirements of the IDEA during the Operative 2022-2023 School Year.
2. Agreement for IEP Services with Moore Public Schools to provide the student 2 with the special education and related services as identified in the Student's then-current Individualized Education Program (IEP) in order to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) in accordance with the requirements of the IDEA during the Operative 2022-2023 School Year.
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IV.I. Approval of 2022-2023 Adjunct Instructors
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1. Approve Emily Deardorf to be an adjunct instructor for Family Consumer Science at Dimensions North Academy
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IV.J. A Deregulation on the Staffing Requirement for Library Media Services for Alcott Middle School for the 2022-2023 School Year
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Norman Public Schools is seeking a one-year waiver to Standard VII concerning staffing of the school library media center at Alcott Middle School. This waiver allows Norman Public Schools to provide quality library services in a time of national and statewide shortages of certified Library Media Professionals with a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience.
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IV.K. A Deregulation on the Staffing Requirement for Library Media Services for Whittier Middle School for the 2022-2023 School Year
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Norman Public Schools is seeking a one-year waiver to Standard VII concerning staffing of the school library media center at Whittier Middle School. This waiver allows Norman Public Schools to provide quality library services in a time of national and statewide shortages of certified Library Media Professionals with a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience.
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IV.L. A Deregulation on the Staffing Requirement for Library Media Services for Dimensions Academy for the 2022-2023 School Year
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Consent Item
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Norman Public Schools is seeking a one-year waiver to Standard VII concerning staffing of the school library media center at Dimensions Academy. This waiver allows Norman Public Schools to provide quality library services in a time of national and statewide shortages of certified Library Media Professionals with a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience.
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IV.M. A Deregulation on the Staffing Requirement for Library Media Assistants for Adams Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, Reagan Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Alcott Middle School, Irving Middle School, Longfellow Middle School and Whittier Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year
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Norman Public Schools is seeking a one-year waiver to Standard VII concerning staffing requirement for library assistants for the school library media centers at Adams Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, Reagan Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Alcott Middle School, Irving Middle School, Longfellow Middle School, and Whittier Middle School.
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IV.N. A Deregulation on the Staffing Requirement for Library Media Services for Jefferson Elementary School for the 2022-2023 School Year
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Consent Item
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Norman Public Schools is seeking a one-year waiver to Standard VII concerning staffing of the school library media center at Jefferson Elementary School. This waiver allows Norman Public Schools to provide quality library services in a time of national and statewide shortages of certified Library Media Professionals with a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience.
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V. Additional Agenda Items
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V.A. Appeal to the Board of Education of the consolidated complaints of Dr. Ellis. The Board President shall recognize the complainant and respondents who shall have up to five minutes each for presentations related to the appeal, after which board members may ask questions—followed by a motion and vote of the board regarding disposition of the consolidated complaints.
Presented by Karen Long, General Counsel
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V.B. State Aid Update
Presented by Brenda Burkett
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Districts receive their Tentative State Aid allocation from the State Department of Education in July and analysis of the District’s information will be presented.
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V.C. Proposed New, Revised, and Withdrawn District Policies Presented for Information
Presented by Stephanie Williams, Gayla Mears, Justin Milner, and Karen Long
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1. Policy 4002 Student Behavior and Discipline (Revised)
2. Policy 2015 School Bathrooms and Changing Facilities (New) 3. Policy 2011 Service or Therapy Animals on School Property (Revised) 4. Policy 2017 Employee Possession of Dangerous Weapons (New) Policies Recommended for Rescission 1. Policy 1001 Bylaws for the Board of Education |
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V.D. Strategic Plan Update
Presented by Wes Moody
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An update will be presented to the Board regarding the 2022-2023 district strategic plan.
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VI. New Business: New business refers to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting of the agenda. Okla. Stat. tit. 25 § 311(A)(9).
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VII. Administrative Staff Reports
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VIII. Board of Education Reports
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IX. Vote to go into executive session to discuss candidates for the Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School, after which the Board will return to open session to vote concerning the appointment for this position. Pursuant to executive session authority: 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) and (B)(7)
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X. Vote to Return to Open Session
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XI. Statement of the Executive Session Minutes
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XII. Vote regarding the employment, hiring, appointment and naming of the candidate for the Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School
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XIII. Adjournment
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