August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Flag Salute

2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members

3. Outstanding Service or Achievement Awards

4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:

4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025

4.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025

4.C. FY26 Resolution to Transcript Math, Science and Technology Classes taught at Mid-America Technology Center

4.D. Mr. Mike Crossley, NHS Fast-pitch Coach, requested permission for a two-night stay in Tulsa, OK for the Tulsa Lincoln Christian Softball Tournament from September 4-5-6, 2025. They will have 5 chaperons for 21 students and take 1 bus and 1 suburban.

4.E. Mr. Jerald Lewis, NHS Cross Country Coach, requested an out-of-state/overnight stay in Fayetville, Arkansas on October 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will be taking 4 coaches and 16 students with 1 bus to attend the Chili Pepper Festival Cross Country Meet.

4.F. Mr. Jim Perinovic, NHS Girls Basketball Coach, requested permission for out-of-state/overnight travel to Phoenix, Arizona from December 17 -23rd, 2025, for the National Basketball Tournament. The team was invited by National Scouts and this trip would help build comradery among the players, as well as national exposure for the team.

4.G. Mr. Brandon Morgan requests permission for an overnight trip from August 21 to 24th to Grand Lake for an Officer Retreat. Eight students and three adults will be attending. 

4.H. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Emergency Action Plan

4.I. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Chase Morris Cardiac Arrest Action Plan

4.J. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Concussion Policy

5. Public Input

6. Presentation and possible discussion regarding Future Bond Information by Dr. Cathy Walker

7. Vote to approve or not approve a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a special election to be held in the Newcastle School District to Authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and setting forth the following items:
A.  Setting a date for the bond election (November 18, 2025)
B.  Setting amount and purpose of the bond election
C.  Setting maturity limitation
D.  Setting interest rate limitation
E.  Setting polling places

8. Presentation regarding Safety and Security by Mr. Jonathan Atchley

9. Presentation and possible discussion regarding Test Scores by Dr. Cathy Walker

10. Superintendent Updates: Dr. Cathy Walker

11. Discussion and possible action on the Contract Consent Agenda

11.A. OK Department of Career and Technology Education Contract for Secondary Career Technology Education Programs for school year 2025-2026

12. Discussion and possible action to approve ParentSquare to add to the digital platforms for communication with the students for the 2025-2026 school year

13. Discussion and possible action regarding Financial Consent Agenda

13.A. General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.B. Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.C. Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders

13.D. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement

13.E. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts

13.F. Revenue Analysis-General Fund

13.G. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic

13.H. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic

13.I. Treasurer’s Report

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)

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 regarding the Receptionist, Secretary and Registrar pay scale 

20. Discussion and possible action regarding the attached FY26 Mentor List

21. Discussion and possible action regarding paying the planning period of Mr. Brandon Morgan for the 25-26 school year

22. Adjournment