February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence

4. Public Discussion

5. Recognition of Contributions and Donations:

• Cameron for donating items to the Winds West food and clothes pantry and adopted families for the holiday season.

6. Consent Agenda: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent agenda consists of the discussion, consideration, modification, and approval of the following items:

6.1. Minutes for regular board meeting on January 9, 2023.

6.2. Treasurer’s Reports:

6.3. Encumbrances to be approved:

6.4. Activity Fund Cash Summary

6.5. Facilities Use:
1. Granny Basketball All Stars to use Bridgestone gym to have a basketball tournament on Saturday April 22, 2023. Sponsor M.Nelson
2. SWOSU Music Department to use the Middle School band room for a recruiting event and scholarship audition on Saturday February 18, 2023. Sponsor K.Williams and R.Tirk
3. Western Heights NJROTC to use the High School Lobby for the NJROTC Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday April 27th, 2023. Sponsor G.Johnson
4. High School Academic Team to have a Froshmore Academic Bowl on February 9th, 2023. This will be at the OFASA center. Sponsor M.Lowell
5. OKMEA to use Bridgestone room C123 for selection of repertoire for All-Region Choir state-wide on Saturday March 4, 2023. Sponsor J.Tickele
6. Western Heights Indian Education to use the High School north lobby, auditorium and concessions for their required Title VI hearing and banquet with Little Mike and Funny Bone. Sponsor K.Connewerdy
7. Granny Basketball Oklahoma twisters to use Bridgestone gym on Saturday February 18, 2023. Sponsor D.Mooreman


 

6.6. Fundraisers
Council Grove
1. Council Grove Kindergarten to sell college tour t-shirts to kindergarten students to raise funds to buy shirts for their Kindergarten college tour field trip in April. Activity Account #145. Sponsor J.Pennock
Greenvale
1. Greenvale to participate in a Book For Fun fundraiser to raise funds to by a book for each Greenvale student. Activity Account #252. Sponsor E.Womack and K.Johnson

John Glenn
1. John Glenn to have a Carnival for the week of the Young Child. No funds will be raised. There will be activities for the students to do. Activity Account #175 Sponsor A.Franklin 
2. John Glenn to have a Thunder Bus. No funds will be raised. This is just an activity that the students will participate in. Activity Account #175 Sponsor A.Franklin
3. John Glenn to have a penny war to raise funds for a field trip, other expenses and ticket entrance. Activity Account #175. Sponsor K.Jones and T.Moore
4. John Glenn second grade to have a penny war to raise funds for a field trip and carnival. Activity Account #175. Sponsor A.Franklin

Bridgestone
1. Bridgestone Music to sell Ozark Delite lollipops to raise funds for instruments, music, registration fees, housing during conferences and instrument maintenance etc. Activity Account 190. Sponsor J. Tickle
2. Bridgestone to sell yearbooks to raise funds for testing incentives and classroom needs. Activity Account #151. Sponsor P.Galloway

 Middle School
1. Middle School Choir to sell sugar-free candy with notes and flowers to raise funds for a trip to Dallas to perform in the Philharmonic. Activity Account #125. Sponsor A.Calhoun
High School
1. High School Junior Class to sell Valentine's grams with homemade cake pops to raise funds for the junior class account and Prom. Activity Account #197. Sponsor G.Everidge
2. High School Junior Class to sell the world's finest chocolate to raise funds for the junior class account and Prom. Activity Account #197. Sponsor G.Everidge


 

6.7. Activity Fund request for new account

6.8. Out-of-State Trips:

• NJROTC to go to Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida to the NJROTC Nationals Competition. They will leave on March 29, 2023 and return on April 2, 2023. Sponsor G.Johnson
• OFASA to take a spring trip to Colorado Springs for an end of the year reward and exploration starting May 25, 2023 until May 29th, 2023 Sponsor K.Williams
• NJROTC to go to Knoxville, Tennessee for annual instructor in service training starting April 24, 2023 until April 26, 2023. Sponsor G.Johnson
• NJROTC to go to Camp Clark, Nevada and Missouri for leadership development starting June 19, 2023 until June 24, 2023. Sponsor G.Johnson

6.9. Retirements and Resignations as listed on Exhibit A.
 

7. Superintendent, Directors, and Principal Reports and Possible Actions.

7.1. Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $5,660,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Series A, of the School District.

7.2. Discussion and possible action regarding approving Stephana Walker to be an Adjunct Teacher for English.

7.3. Discussion and possible action regarding approving Gregory Seymour to be an Adjunct Teacher for Ninth Grade Math.

7.4. Discussion and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with WHEA

7.5. Discussion and possible action regarding approving the 2022-2023 School Year Paydates.

7.6. Discussion and possible action regarding a contract with WenGage for Accounting system.

7.7. Discussion and possible action regarding elementary training and stipends.

7.8. Discussion and possible action regarding approving the use of personal leave for Zenati Alzenati.

7.9. Discussion and possible action regarding a contract with OKTLE, SEES, and McREL renewal for 2023-2024 School Year.

7.10. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the location for four meetings on the 2023 Board of Education Meeting Schedule.

7.11. Discussion and possible action regarding a contract for Safety and Security Services for the 2023-2024 School Year.

7.12. Board to hear and discuss the Annual High School Drop Out Report.

7.13. Board to hear from Dawn Bowles Ninth Grade Center Principal

7.14. Board to hear from Alicia Price Council Grove Principal

7.15. Board to hear from Brayden Savage Interim Superintendent

8.   ↵Discussion and possible action regarding the following Board Policies:

• 1.404 CHILD NUTRITION
• 4.108 TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES POLICY
• 1.403 SCHOOL SECURITY PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES
• 1.407 WELLNESS POLICY
• 2.912 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR MISUSE OF SCHOOL BATHROOMS AND CHANGING FACILITIES
• 2.913 WEAPONS FREE SCHOOL
• 2.301 ODERING INDIVIDUALS OFF SCHOOL GROUNDS
• 2.400 TRANSFER STUDENTS

9. Discussion and possible vote to convene into executive session for the following purposes:

 A. Discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, disciplining or resignation of certified and support employees listed on Exhibit A; pursuant to  25 O.S. §307(B)(1);  

B. Have confidential communications with the Board's attorney concerning the listed matters  after the attorney has determined that  disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the Board to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, or proceeding, pursuant to  25 O.S. §307(B)(4).





 

9.1. Acknowledge the end of executive session and return to open meeting.

9.2. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment of the persons listed on Exhibit A.

9.3. Discussion and possible action regarding applicants for Board Seats 3 and 4.

9.4. Discussion and possible action regarding pending litigation.

10. Discussion and possible action regarding hiring Brayden Savage to be Superintendent or to open up the position.

11.  ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO BOARD MEMBER FOR OFFICE 3.

12.  ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO BOARD MEMBER FOR OFFICE 4.

13. Information Items: The next regular Board Meeting will be March 6, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Western Heights Administration Board Room, 8401 SW 44th Street.

14. Board Member Comments:

15. New Business: 

16. Adjournment