February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
**Minutes are still in Draft Form until Approved by the Board
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I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
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II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Oklahoma Flag
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Both will be led by Betsy Bergthold, Tatum Witten, Ella Gatewood, and Reed Norwood from Jefferson Elementary School.
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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 on 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. Special Agenda Items
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IV.A. Black History Month Proclamation
Presented by Tori Collier
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V. 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 of 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, by appointment, 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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V.A. Purchase Orders (Encumbrances and/or bills to be paid for fiscal year 2025-2026)
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V.B. Overage Report
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V.C. Purchase Requests
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V.D. Treasurer's Report
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V.E. Investment Report (presented for information only)
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V.F. Certified Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "A" (posted with the agenda)
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V.G. Support Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "B" (posted with the agenda)
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V.H. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on January 12, 2026.
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V.I. Agreements, Contracts and Renewals for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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V.I.1. FINE ARTS (Dr. Evelyn Kwanza)
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Independent Contractor Agreements for the 2026 Black History Month Program
a. Agreement with William Smith to provide instrumental rehearsals and performance during the Black History Month Celebration on February 7, 2026. b. Agreement with Tyrell Richardson to provide instrumental rehearsals and performance during the Black History Month Celebration on February 7, 2026. c. Agreement with Julius Kwanza to provide instrumental rehearsals and performance during the Black History Month Celebration on February 7, 2026. Other agreements. a. Agreement with Cory Doran to provide percussion lessons during the Spring Semester. b. Agreement with Kathy Paganoni to provide art activities as a Visiting Artist on March 6, 2026. c. Agreement with Chase Spivey to provide art activities as a Visiting Artist on March 6, 2026. |
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V.I.2. OPERATIONAL SERVICES (Justin Milner)
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a. Supplemental Schedule No. 17 with MIDL Architects, LLC for the replacement of HVAC units and energy management control at multiple sites.
b. Supplemental Schedule No. 18 with MIDL Architects, LLC for Central Services Center Reroof. |
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V.I.3. SPECIAL SERVICES (Gayla Mears)
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a. Contract for Services with Cindy Holden, Licensed Professional Counselor.
b. Rescind Agreement for Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) with Leslie Rundow as approved on November 10, 2025 and approve Agreement for Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) with Leslie Rundell. |
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V.I.4. STUDENT SERVICES (Dr. Stephanie Williams)
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Facilities Rental Agreement with University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Athletics) for the rental of the Lloyd Noble Center main arena for graduation.
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V.I.5. FINANCIAL SERVICES (Tyler Jones)
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Amendment to Norman Public Schools Group Term Life Plan with Voya Financial.
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V.I.6. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Ann Rosales)
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a. Master Agreement with AIM Institute for Learning & Research for Licensed Content, Professional Services, & Software Solutions.
b. Agreement with AIM Institute for Learning & Research for professional learning modules on Steps to Literacy and EL Support for PreK-5th grade teachers and reading specialists from across school sites. |
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V.J. Resolution Approving the Cleveland County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2026-2031)
Justin Milner
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VI. Additional Agenda Items
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VI.A. 2024-2025 Audit Report
Presented by Tyler Jones and Vanessa Dutton, CPA Eide Baily
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VI.B. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve or disapprove proposed revised Board of Education Policy 2003: Communication
Presented by Courtney Scott
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VI.C. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve or disapprove proposed new Board of Education Policy 2017: Open Records
Presented by Haley Drusen
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VII. 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)(10).
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VIII. Administrative Staff Reports
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IX. Board of Education Reports
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X. Vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to Executive Session authority - 25 Okla. Stat. §307(B)(1) and (B)(7) to discuss:
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a. The evaluation of the Superintendent (this is a routine evaluation session that the Board conducts three or more
times per year). No action regarding this item will occur following the Board's return to open session. b. The 2026-2029 proposed Contract of Superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino. |
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XI. Vote to Return to Open Session
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XII. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
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XIII. Motion and vote to approve or not to approve the Superintendent’s employment contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
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XIV. Adjournment
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