August 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  (Pursuant to Board Policy AF. Comments can be made only if District Patrons concerning items listed on the Agenda.)

Rationale:  Recommendation to purchase one mid size utility vehicle and one full size utility vehicle through Statewide Contract #35 at a cost of $18,951 (Hudiburg Chevrolet) and $32,500.00 (Joe Cooper Yukon) respectively.  These vehicles are purchased from transportation bond funds as we begin to rotate out old vehicles and buses. 

Rationale: 

1. Policy BN - Health and Wellness Policy
2. Policy EE - Student Activities
3. Policy DK - Professional Development Program Committee

Rationale:  Article III, Section I of the USSA Bylaws states: The business and the property of the Association shall be controlled by a Board of Directors, which will determine the business affairs of the Association. The numbers of directors serving on the Board shall be equal to the number of members. The superintendent of each member school district will be a director. Each superintendent  shall serve as a director until such time as a superintendent ceases to serve as superintendent for a member school district or the school district ceases to be a member, whichever is earlier. Each director shall have one vote. In any director's absence, he/she may designate a voting representative/ proxy from his/her district. 

Rationale:  The Purpose of this Agreement is for ACI to provide educational service and therapy to a Yukon Public School student for the 2015-2016 school year. 

Rationale:  To provide interpreters for our Hearing impaired students when our employed interpreters have to be absent. Will not exceed $60.00 per hour. 

Rationale:  The program will provide tools for teachers, administrators, parents and students to come together to craft a meaningful comprehensive transition plan for High School students in Special Education and/ or Alternative Education Programs. Will not exceed $15,000.

Rationale:  The purpose of this contract is for YPS to continue to provide support and training for our principals and teachers while developing their site's Professional Learning Community (PLC). This year, the training will benefit 111 of our teachers and administrators. 

Rationale:  Board to consider and take action on the employment of Stephen L. Smith Corp. as financial consultants to the Yukon School District, for the fiscal year of 2015-2016

Rationale: 

1. Out of State Travel from Joy Smith,  YHS FCCLA Culinary 9-12 to travel to Disney World- Orlando, FL on May 20-23, 2016 to attend Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School.

2. Out of State Travel from Derek Chapin and Darin Chapin, YHS Choir 9-12 to travel and present on the Honors Concert at SWACDA Convention, Kansas City, MS on March 7-16, 2016.

 

Rationale: 

Rationale:  Purchasing Agent for Yukon Schools- Approve Dr. Jason Simeroth as Purchasing Agent for Yukon Independent School District, Authorized Representative for all Federal Programs, including E-Rate, and Child Nutrition, and Designated custodian for the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund, bond fund, activity fund; all state programs, and other school programs and activities not listed for the 2015-16 school year. 

Rationale:  This business, in accordance with Oklahoma Statues, title 25- 311 (A)(9), is limited to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting this agenda.

Rationale:  Vote to convene or vote not to convene, in executive session pursuant to State 25 O.S. 307 (B)(1) and (B)(4) of the Open Meeting Act to discuss the hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee. The following are proposed for discussion in the closed session: 1. Resignation from the following individuals; 2. Recommendations of Employment of Support Employees; 3. Recommendation of Employment of Certified Employees on a Temporary Contract as follows

Rationale: 

1. Resignations from the following:

1. Audra Cavanaugh- PreK Teacher for Central Elementary
2. Darla Reynolds – 1^st grade Teacher for Central Elementary
3. Lana Pearson – 3^rd grade Teacher for Central Elementary
4. Linda Huysamen – After School Supervisor for Skyview Elementary
5. Shannon Alibrando – Special Education Aide for Skyview Elementary
6. Beverly Ward – Special Education Aide for Skyview Elementary
7. Lana Elliot- Cafeteria Hostess for Lakeview Elementary
8. Ashley Bell – P.E. Teacher for Yukon Middle School
9. Megan Coatney – Assistant Band Director for Yukon Middle School and Yukon High School
10. Robin Alberts – 8^th Grade English Teacher for Yukon Middle School
11. Karen Evans – Counselor for Yukon High School
12. Stormy Wilson – Child Nutrition Services Manager for Yukon Middle School
13. Krista Stanley- Art Teacher for Yukon High School
14. Patricia Cook – Special Education Teacher for Yukon High School 

2. Recommendation of Employment of Certified Employees on a Temporary Contract:

1. 3^rd Grade Teacher for Central Elementary
2.  Pre-K Teacher at Central Elementary
3. Special Education Teacher at Myers/ Central Elementary
4. Pre-K Teacher at Parkland Elementary
5. Pre-K Teacher at Ranchwood Elementary
6. P.E. Teacher for Shedeck Elementary
7. 1^st Grade for Skyview Elementary
8. Art Teacher for Skyview Elementary
9. Special Education Teacher for IES
10. 2^nd Grade Teacher, Duration of Need for Skyview Elementary
11. 6^th Grade English Teacher for Yukon Middle School
12. English Teacher for Yukon Middle School
13. English Teacher for Yukon Middle School
14. P.E. Teacher for Yukon Middle School
15. P.E. / Coaching Teacher at Yukon Middle School
16. 7^th grade Special Education Geography for Yukon Middle School
17. Band Teacher at Yukon High School and Yukon Middle School
18. Band Teacher at Yukon High School
19. Counselor at Yukon High School
20. Earth Science Teacher for Yukon High School
21. Chemistry Teacher for Yukon High School
22. Special Education , Inclusion Teacher for Yukon High School
23. Spanish Teacher for Yukon High School
24. Special Education History Teacher at Yukon High School 

3. Change of Assignment:

1. Occupational Therapist for Yukon Public Schools- Change in Contract Length
2. High School Cafeteria Manager

4. Request for Leave of Absence:

1. Kiley Webb- Pre-K Teacher at Ranchwood Elementary

5. Recommendation of Employment of Support Employees on a Temporary Contract:

1. Sign Language Interpreter  for Yukon Public Schools
2. Support Group Counselor for Yukon Public Schools
3. Children’s  Program Coordinator for Community Education
4. PreK Aide for Parkland Elementary
5. Special Ed Aide Resource for Skyview Elementary
6. Student Teacher Placement- Chemistry Teacher  for Yukon High School
7. Registrar for Yukon High School
8. Special Education Aide for Yukon High Schools

6. Summer Employment:  

1. Evelyn Hawk- ELL Coordintor/ ELL Camp
2. Sandra Gruszeczka- Handbook Translation and ELL Camp
3. Josh Girdner – Science Curriculum/ Chromebook Classroom
4. Gary Crissman – Science Curriculum/ Chromebook Classroom
5. Tyler Schwartz – Science Curriculum/ Chromebook Classroom

7. Change in Personnel Position:

1. Elimination of the Groundskeeper position effective July 1st, 2015

 

 

 

Rationale: 

Legislative Breakfast: Tues, August 4- 7:00 a.m./ Sept. 1- 7:00 a.m.

Yukon Chamber of Commerce- New Teacher Luncheon: Thurs. August 6- 11:30-1:00p.m. @ Yukon High School Cafeteria

The Breakfast- Guest Speaker: State Superintendent, Joy Hofmeister: Tuesday, August 18- 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. -Yukon High School Gym

OSSBA The Conference: 8/28 - 8/29, Cox Convention Center