February 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. OPENING: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS.

1.A.
A. PRESIDENT: DONNY BUTLER
B. VICE PRESIDENT: JERRY ROBINSON
C. CLERK: DARRELL COURTNEY
D. MEMBER: BRENT BOLEN
E. MEMBER: JAMES RALEY

2. CONSENT AGENDA: VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
MINUTES OF JANUARY 8 2024 REGULAR MEETING

TREASURER'S REPORT
ENCUMBRANCES

    FUND NUMBERS:
GENERAL FUND 11 - # 509-582
5 MIL BUILDING FUND 21- # 30-37
CHILD NUTRITION FUND 22- # 32-33
BUILDING BOND 36 - #
SINKING FUND 41- #

ACTIVITY FUND BALANCES

RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS:

JORDAN KNIGHTEN - PARAPROFESSIONAL PRIMARY SOUTH
EMILEE MARTIN- PARAPROFESSIONAL PRIMARY SOUTH
ADELA YANEZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL CENTRAL
SHELBY JOHNSON- PARAPROFESSIONAL CENTRAL
CHEYENNE SIMPSON - PARAPROFESSIONAL EVENSTART
CANDACE GATES - PARAPROFESSIONAL PRIMARY SOUTH





 

3.  DISCUSSION, PRESENTATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT FYE 2022-2023. PRESENTED BY MICHAEL KEMPER FROM JENKINS & KEMPER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, P.C.

4. PRESENTATION BY SHELLEY EBERT FROM KIAMICHI TECH.

5. DISCUSSION OF GEORGE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROPERTY PROPOSAL. 

6. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS REPORT
       SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT

7. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE TO DECLARE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PART OF SW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST, INDIAN BASE & MERIDIAN, MCCURTAIN COUNTY OKLAHOMA:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE N00*09'14"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4, 208.30 FT, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE  N00*09'14"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4, 27.OO FT; THENCE N00*09'14"E,114.57 FT; THENCE, 25.57FT; THEME S89*17'11"W. 114.50 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.7 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SUBJECT TO ALL RECORDED EASEMENTS, RESTRICTION, RESERVATIONS OR RIGHT-OF-WAY AT MINIMUM VALUE AS SUBMITTED IN SEALED OFFER.

8. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE SURPLUS OF BUS 30, BUS 04 AND BUS 12. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR 30 DAYS AND IF NO BIDS ARE OFFERED THEN BUSES WILL BE SENT TO AUCTION TO BE SOLD. 

9. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE SURPLUS OF OLDER ITEMS FROM EVENSTART (TABLES, CHAIR AND BOOKCASES THAT ARE 21-25 YEARS OLD) THESE ARE BEING REPLACED WITH NEW PRESCHOOL FURNITURE WITH GRANT FUNDS. 

10. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE TO SURPLUS BUS 06 AND 07 FOR TRADE IN TO ROSS TRANSPORTATION. 

11. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE BID FOR LAWN MOWER TRACTOR. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT. 

12. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP FOR CENTRAL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO PEROT THEATER IN TEXARKANA, TX TO ATTEND JANET'S PLANET ON MARCH 27 AT 9 AM. 

13. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE FUNDRAISER REQUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL TO SELL POPCORN TO REPLENISH ACTIVITY ACCOUNT TO PREPARE FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 

14. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE REQUEST FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS. 
A. TO CHEER 818 FROM 870-WARRIOR CLUB REASON GAME DAY AMOUNT $1250.00
B. TO SENIOR 854 FROM 810-800 ALL SPORTS REASON CONCESSION STAND AMOUNT 200.00
C. TO 830-FFA FROM 810-800 ALL SPORTS REASON CONCESSION STAND AMOUNT 400.00
 

15. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE IDABEL ROTARY TO USE A SCHOOL VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATLAS, TX FOR A ROTARY YOUTH EVENT ON FEBRUARY 23-25, 2024. IDABEL ROTARY CLUB WILL PURCHASE THE FUEL FOR THIS TRIP.

16. VOTE TO  APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GLASS & TABOR AND SAIN LAW FIRM. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT.

17. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR BOLT INTERNET SERVICES BID THROUGH THE E-RATE PROCESS. 

18. VOTE TO APPROVE FORM 307 TO ADD APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

19. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE FORM 307 FROM 12/11/23, ERROR MADE IN CALCULATION. SEE ATTACHMENT.

20. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE USING OKTLE FOR THE STATE - REQUIRED TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM AND THE MCREL AS THE STATE - REQUIRED ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION SYSTEM, AND FOR SEES (SUPPORT EVALUATIONS SYSTEM) FOR THE 2024-2025 YEAR. 

21. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE BYLAWS OF THE IDABEL PUBLIC SCHOOL JOM PARENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE TITLE VI INDIAN EDUCATION EASIE GRANT. 

22. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE AMENDING 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR BAD WEATHER DAY 1/22/24. 

23. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR. 

24. VOTE TO GO INTO PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: AUTHORIZED BY: 25 O.S. SECTION 307 (B)(1).

A.
EMPLOYMENT OF:

1. IDA FABIAN - ADULT ESL CLASSES AT $30 HR TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH. (WILL BE PAID WITH ADULT EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS)
2. JESSICA SALAZAR ASSISTANT TO IDA FABIAN FOR ADULT ESL CLASSES TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH AT $15.00 HOUR WILL BE PAID FROM ADULT EDUCATION FUNDS. 
3. MCKAYLA ROZELL  PRIMARY SOUTH AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER FOR $25/HR 
4. NANCY COPELAND AS REMEDIATION TEACHER FOR PRIMARY SOUTH AND CENTRAL. RATE OF PAY $ 14,250.00 FOR THE REMAINDER OF 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR. SALARY WILL BE PAID OUT OF 795 ESSER FUNDS.
5. KAYLA SMITH (SUB FOR DORIS KING, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $25/HR
6. CHRIS GILL (ASSISTANT, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $12/HR
7. LAUREN ROBBINS PARAPROFESSIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

B. 
EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.

MARLIN COFFMAN - HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KATEDRIA MOSLEY - HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
LAURA BULLUCK - MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JAKE JACKSON - CENTRAL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
STEPHANIE RATCLIFF - PRIMARY SOUTH PRINCIPAL
CHRIS GAMMON - DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AND FINANCE
STERRETTE COFFMAN - DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SCOTT PRATT - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
JOHN HARJO - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
DAVID WHITE - TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
KODY DONALDSON - FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
JEAN WARHOP - TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

C. 

1. DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. 
2. DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 

25. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE BOARD HAS RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION.

26. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COMPLIANCE: STATEMENT BY BOARD PRESIDENT: THE IDABEL BOARD OF EDUCATION MET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING AND DISCUSSION OF:

A.
EMPLOYMENT OF:

1. IDA FABIAN - ADULT ESL CLASSES AT $30 HR TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH. (WILL BE PAID WITH ADULT EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS)
2. JESSICA SALAZAR ASSISTANT TO IDA FABIAN FOR ADULT ESL CLASSES TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH AT $15.00 HOUR WILL BE PAID FROM ADULT EDUCATION FUNDS. 
3. MCKAYLA ROZELL  PRIMARY SOUTH AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER FOR $25/HR 
4. NANCY COPELAND AS REMEDIATION TEACHER FOR PRIMARY SOUTH AND CENTRAL. RATE OF PAY $ 14,250.00 FOR THE REMAINDER OF 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR. SALARY WILL BE PAID OUT OF 795 ESSER FUNDS.
5. KAYLA SMITH (SUB FOR DORIS KING, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $25/HR
6. CHRIS GILL (ASSISTANT, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $12/HR
7. LAUREN ROBBINS PARAPROFESSIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

B. 
EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.

MARLIN COFFMAN - HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KATEDRIA MOSLEY - HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
LAURA BULLUCK - MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JAKE JACKSON - CENTRAL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
STEPHANIE RATCLIFF - PRIMARY SOUTH PRINCIPAL
CHRIS GAMMON - DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AND FINANCE
STERRETTE COFFMAN - DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SCOTT PRATT - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
JOHN HARJO - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
DAVID WHITE - TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
KODY DONALDSON - FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
JEAN WARHOP - TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR


C. 

1. DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. 
2. DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 

 

27. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE HIRING OF:

A.
EMPLOYMENT OF:

1. IDA FABIAN - ADULT ESL CLASSES AT $30 HR TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH. (WILL BE PAID WITH ADULT EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS)
2. JESSICA SALAZAR ASSISTANT TO IDA FABIAN FOR ADULT ESL CLASSES TO BE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH AT $15.00 HOUR WILL BE PAID FROM ADULT EDUCATION FUNDS. 
3. MCKAYLA ROZELL  PRIMARY SOUTH AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER FOR $25/HR 
4. NANCY COPELAND AS REMEDIATION TEACHER FOR PRIMARY SOUTH AND CENTRAL. RATE OF PAY $ 14,250.00 FOR THE REMAINDER OF 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR. SALARY WILL BE PAID OUT OF 795 ESSER FUNDS.
5. KAYLA SMITH (SUB FOR DORIS KING, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $25/HR
6. CHRIS GILL (ASSISTANT, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) $12/HR
7. LAUREN ROBBINS PARAPROFESSIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
 

 

28. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.

MARLIN COFFMAN - HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KATEDRIA MOSLEY - HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
LAURA BULLUCK - MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JAKE JACKSON - CENTRAL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
STEPHANIE RATCLIFF - PRIMARY SOUTH PRINCIPAL
CHRIS GAMMON - DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AND FINANCE
STERRETTE COFFMAN - DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SCOTT PRATT - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
JOHN HARJO - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
DAVID WHITE - TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
KODY DONALDSON - FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
JEAN WARHOP - TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

29.

• VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR.

30. VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 

31. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY MATTER NOT KNOWN ABOUT OR WHICH COULD NOT HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORSEEN PRIOR TO THE TIME OF PREPARATION OF THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.

32. VOTE TO ADJOURN