May 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Bethel Public Schools Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of the April 11, 2022 regular board meeting minutes.

4. Discussion and approval of the following consent agenda items.

4.1. General fund #247-#271, $117,625.26     Payroll #70449-70450, $1,045.28

4.2. Bond Fund 35-#4, $282.00

4.3. Any and all change orders; General Fund-$13,699.80    Payroll- $-16,839.86

4.4. Lease Revenue Bond Fund Requisition #21 payable to Mid-Plains Construction, Inc. in the amount of $115,702.40

4.5. April 2022 Activity Fund Report

4.6. Activity Fund Transfers
AF # 70-004 to AF #60 in the amount of $4,200.00
AF# 90 to AF # 90-2 in the amount of $40.00

4.7. April 2022 Child Nutrition Report

4.8. April 2022 Treasurers Report

4.9. Proposed Fundraising Activities
Bethel High School       May 12, 2022    Fitness Day Concession Stand   
Classroom supplies for the 2022-2023 school year.

5. Citizen's Comments

6. Superintendent's report

7. Discussion and action on a Comprehensive Employment Service Agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) for the 2022-2023 school year.

8. Discussion and action to approve an Engagement Letter and agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold, Attorneys at Law to represent and provide legal services for the district.

9. Discussion and action to approve the School Parent and Family Compact Policy for Bethel Lower Elementary School and Bethel Upper Elementary School.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve an out -of-state travel request for Bethel HS Girls Basketball to attend Licking Summer Camp in Branson, MO on June 21-24, 2022.

11. Discussion and action on a contract agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Central Oklahoma School Pictures to provide school photography services for the 2022-2023 school year.

12. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions of the High School/Middle School Student Handbook and Elementary Student/Parent Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year.

13. Discussion and action to establish activity sub-account #380-001 formerly closed as Senior Class 2019 to be assigned as activity sub-account #380-001 HS Pom.

14. Discussion and possible action regarding certified teacher compensation for class coverage due to substitute teacher shortage.

15. Discussion and action to approve Board of Education Policy FDC-P (Medical Exemption Review Committee for Eligible Exemptions and Documentation for Decisions).

16. Discussion and possible action to approve entry into an agreement with the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) to participate in the CCCOSA District Level Services Program for the 2022-2023 school year. 

17. Discussion regarding school personnel, including possible executive session to discuss the following items pursuant to O.S. Title 25, Section 307 (B) (1).

17.1. Discussion on the resignation of Cara Baden, Cafeteria Support Staff.

17.2. Discussion on a temporary certified teaching contract for Jessica Drury, Elementary Music teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.3. Discussion on a temporary certified contract for Laura Zimmerman, Elementary Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.4. Discussion on a temporary certified teaching contract for Benjamin Rogers as HS Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.5. Discussion on a certified personnel position using ESSER-III funds for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.6. Discussion on the hiring of Certified Personnel (See Attachment A) for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.7. Discussion on certified teachers transitioning from Probationary Educators to Career Status under the TLE Waiver (See Attachment A).

17.8. Discussion on the hiring of Support Personnel (See Attachment B) for the 2022-2023 school year.

17.9. Discussion to amend the 2021-2022 support contract for Anita Highfill based on college credit hours verified.

17.10. Board to conduct ongoing Superintendent's evaluation.

18. Action to convene into executive session or remain in open session.

19. Consideration and action to acknowledge the return to open session.

20. Announcement of executive session minutes that no items were discussed in the executive session other than those outlined in the motion to convene.

20.1. Action to accept the resignation of Cara Baden, Cafeteria Support Staff.

20.2. Action on a temporary certified teaching contract for Jessica Drury, Elementary Music for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.3. Action to extend a temporary certified contract to Laura Zimmerman, Elementary Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.4. Action to extend a temporary certified teaching contract to Benjamin Rogers as HS Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.5. Possible action on a certified personnel position using ESSER-III funds for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.6. Action on the hiring of Certified Personnel (See Attachment A) for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.7. Action on certified teachers transitioning from Probationary Educator to Career Status under the TLE Waiver. 

20.8. Action to hire Support Staff (See Attachment B) for the 2022-2023 school year.

20.9. Action to amend the 2021-2022 support contract for Anita Highfill based on college credit hours verified.

20.10. Board to conduct ongoing Superintendent's evaluation.

21. New business:

22. Adjournment