September 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Bethel Public Schools Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. District Program Recognitions- Introduction of New FY23 Employees.

4. Approval of the August 8, 2022 regular board meeting minutes.

5. Approval of the August 26, 2022 special board meeting minutes.

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

6.1. General fund #126-#163 $73,872.03; Payroll #70002-70191- $188,765.45

6.2. Any and all change orders; General Fund $29,304.57; Payroll- #70002-70146- $-76,654.71

6.3. Lease-Revenue Bond Fund Requisition #26 payable to Mid Plains Construction, Inc in the amount of $670,503.46 for the New Upper Elementary classrooms and Fire Pumphouse and Lease-Revenue Bond Fund Requisition #27 payable to Mid Plains Construction, Inc. in the amount of $89,503.46 for the Gymnasium Addition and Remodel.

6.4. August 2022 Activity Fund Report

6.5. Activity Fund Transfers
#160 to #90 - $270.00
#410 (Becky Selle Fund) to # 210 (Elementary Library)- $46.00
#410 (Becky Selle Fund) to #210 (Elementary Library)- $519.00
#410 (Becky Selle Fund) to #210 (Elementary Library)- $174.00

6.6. August 2022 Child Nutrition Report

6.7. August 2022 Treasurers Report

6.8. Proposed Fundraising Activities
Bethel FFA     Aug. 26-Sept. 6, 2022    Blue & Gold Sausage/T& D Meats
FFA Leadership Events, Officer Conferences, and Chapter Events

Bethel HS Cross Country    Sept. 2-16, 2022    Yeti Cooler Fundraiser
Raise money for new equipment, team water, warm-ups, etc.

Bethel HS Band    Sept. 13-26, 2022     Butler Braids Pasteries  
Contest Entry Fees and Instrument Repairs

 

7. Superintendent's report
A. Principal's Report- District Dropout Report
B. Facilities
C. Bond Construction
D. Staff
E. Community
F. Students
G. School Safety/Security

8. Discussion and action on the revised Resident Teacher Committee for the 2022-2023 school year.

9. Board to receive a district report regarding Bethel Public School college remediation report for the 2021-2022 school year.

10. Discussion and action to approve an AP Calculus, an online course offered by Horizon, the approved vendor of the OKSDE with Ms. Jill Taylor, Oklahoma certified teacher (408752) serving as the instructor for the course

11. Board to receive, review, and discuss sealed bids for school property previously declared as surplus for sale by sealed bid.

12. Discussion and action to accept, table, and/or reject any and/or all bids for property previously declared as surplus for sale by sealed bid.

13. Discussion and action to declare technology equipment (Chromebooks) at Bethel Upper Elementary School , and outdated football helmets and game jerseys no longer in circulation for Bethel HS Football as surplus for sale. 

14. Presentation of the FY23 budget for Bethel Public Schools.

15. Discussion and action on the Estimate of Needs for the 2022-2023 school year.

16. Consideration and action to enter into a contract with Shelley Newby, LPN for special nursing services during the 2022-2023 school year.

17. Discussion and action to approve the Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee for the 2022-2023 school year.

18. Discussion and action to approve contracted mowing services with Michael Archer.

19. Discussion and possible action to purchase a new replacement mower for the district.

20. Discussion and action to remove Julie Jesseph from First United Bank accounts and add newly appointed Child Nutrition Director, Lesa Bailey as an authorized signer.

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

21.1. Discussion on a temporary support contract for Gloria Gish as Custodian for the 2022-2023 school year.

21.2. Discussion on a temporary support contract for Amy Propp, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

21.3. Discussion on a temporary support contract for Karoline Dodson, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

21.4. Discussion on a temporary support contract for Charli Craig, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

21.5. Discussion on a one-time stipend for certified SPED teachers.

21.6. Discussion and action on the revised extra-duty assignments for the 2022-2023 school year.

22. Consideration and action to convene in executive session or remain in open session.

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

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

25. Action on a temporary support contract for Gloria Gish as Custodian for the 2022-2023 school year.

26. Action on a temporary support contract for Amy Propp, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

27. Action on a temporary support contract for Karoline Dodson, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

28. Action on a temporary support contract for Charli Craig, Child Nutrition staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

29. Action on a one-time stipend for SPED teachers.

30. Action on the revised extra-duty assignments for the 2022-2023 school year.

31. Proposed executive session to consider the appeal of a denied student transfer with a review of confidential education records and transfer requests of students whereby disclosure of any additional information could potentially violate FERPA. 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(7).

32. Vote to convene or not into executive session.

33. Acknowledge return to open session.

34. Executive session session minutes compliance statement.

35. Vote to accept or overturn the decision of the Superintendent to deny the transfer request of Student A.

36. New business:

37. Citizen's Comments

38. Adjournment