June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Flag Salute

2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members

3. Introduction of newly appointed board member, Mr. Ron Lock and public swearing in for seat #1

4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:

4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025

4.B. Minutes of Special Meeting of June 13, 2025

4.C. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025

4.D. Minutes of Special Meeting of June 9, 2025

5. Public Input

6. Dr. Walker updates on Construction and Bonds

7. Discussion and possible action regarding Newcastle Public School District Policy FNG - Wireless Telecommunication Devices replacing FNG - Personal Electronic Devices

8. Discussion and possible action to approve the following digital platforms for the 2025-2026 school year per new legislation

• Google Education Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Classroom, etc.)
• Class DoJo (Text messaging)
• School Messenger (Automated Text, Voicemail, Email - sent through Infinite Campus)
• STOPIT (Bullying reporting)
• HUDL (Athletics only)
• Claslink
• LMS (Schoology)
• Edgenuity
• SNAP (Athletics)
• SNAP!MOBILE!
• ZOOM Phone

9. Discussion and possible action regarding the update to the FY26 Calendar

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 appointments:

• Activity Fund Custodian: Shasta Smith
• Child Nutrition, Authorized Representatives: Kristi Ferguson, Crystal Tacker and Paulla Bowden
• Encumbrance Clerk: Shasta Smith
• Federal Programs, Authorized Representatives: Kristi Ferguson and Lynda Chmil
• Federal Program signers: Kristi Ferguson, Jonathan Atchley, and Lynda Chmil
• Minutes Clerk: Darla Allen
• Minutes Clerk, Deputy: Kristi Ferguson
• Purchasing Agent: Catharine Walker; Kristi Ferguson up to and including $5,000.00
• Title VI, Civil Rights Coordinator; Kristi Ferguson
• Title IX, Co-Coordinators; Jonathan Atchley, Kiley Rios, AD
• Treasurer: Lynda Chmil
• Treasurer, Assistant: Darla Allen

11. Discussion and possible action regarding FY26 Newcastle Association of Classroom Teachers Memorandum of Understanding

12. Discussion and possible action on the Contract Consent Agenda

12.A. FY26 Convergint Technologies for the Metrasens Detection Systems

12.B. FY25 Kristi Standifer - SLP Elementary School

12.C. FY26 Tyler Garling - OT District Wide

12.D. FY26 - Carla Garling - PT District Wide

12.E. FY26 Motor Mouth Therapy - SLP, MS & HS

12.F. FY26 Premier Waste Service Agreement

12.G. FY26 Inspections Plus Fire Alarm Inspection Proposal

12.H. FY26 Inspections Plus Fire Alarm Monitoring Proposal

12.I. FY26 Tactical Pest Control

12.J. FY26 TOPS Atoka Public Schools-The Oklahoma Purchasing System Interlocal Agreement

12.K. FY26 Melissa Sneed, SLP

13. Discussion and possible action regarding Financial Consent Agenda

13.A. FY25 General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.B. FY25 Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.C. FY25 Bond Fund 32 Change Orders

13.D. FY25 Bond Fund 33 Change Orders

13.E. FY25 Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.F. FY26 General Fund 11 Encumbrances

13.G. FY26 Building Fund 21 Encumbrances

13.H. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement

13.I. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts

13.J. Pre-Approved Fundraiser List

14. New Business

15. Proposed executive session to discuss employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1)

Proposed executive session to discuss student transfer appeal matters involving specific students whereby disclosure of any additional information would violate FERPA. 25 O.S. § 307(B)(7)

16. Vote to convene or not to convene in executive session

17. Return to Open Session

18. Discussion and possible action regarding employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A

19. Discussion and possible action to hire an Athletic Director for Newcastle Public Schools

20. Discussion and possible action regarding Transfer Appeal #1

21. Discussion and possible action regarding Transfer Appeal #2

22. Adjournment