July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Flag Salute

2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members

3. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:

3.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026

3.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 23, 2026

3.C. Mr. Mike Crossley, NPS Fastpitch Coach, requests permission for the High School Fastpitch Team to travel to Broken Arrow, OK for a Fastpitch Tournament. They will be staying 2 nights, leaving on August 13 and returning on the 15th, and taking 1 bus and 1 suburban. He will be taking 26 students with 3 sponsors.

3.D. Ms. Hannah Beeson, NHS Pom Coach, requests permission to take 12 POM students to Orlando, Florida to the Dance Team Union - National Championship on March 3, 2027, to March 9, 2027. They will be flying with 1 coach and several parent chaperons who will be attending the six night stay.

3.E. E-Waste Surplus

3.F. Miscellaneous Surplus Items

3.G. Elementary Consumable Surplus Items

3.H. FY27 Newcastle High School Handbook

3.I.  FY27 Newcastle Middle School Handbook

3.J. FY27 Newcastle Elementary Handbook

3.K. FY27 Newcastle Early Childhood Center Handbook

3.L. FY27 THRIVE Handbook

3.M. FY27 Mentor List

4. Public Input

5. Superintendent and Staff Updates:

5.A. Dr. Cathy Walker will report on the upcoming bond election and the construction progress

5.B. Ms. Kristi Ferguson and Mr. Marshall Bingham - Technology Information

6. Discussion and possible action regarding the GMP in the amount of $2,925,120.00 AIA Document A133-2019, Newcastle Public Schools - Baseball and Softball Complex Improvements from Nabholz Construction Corporation as attached

7. Discussion and possible action regarding the addition of 10 minutes to the end of the day for the elementary and ECC due to the new recess law

8. Discussion and possible action regarding the Teacher Empowerment Rubric for Newcastle Public Schools

9. Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of EKadence to the digital platforms for the 2026-2027 school year

10. Discussion and possible action on the Newcastle School District Policy Consent Agenda

10.A. BAA Board of Education Powers and Duties

10.B. BB-P Filling Board Vacancies (Procedure)

10.C. BE- Board of Education Meetings and Notification Procedures

10.D. BEA - School Board Meetings Agenda Preparation and Dissemination

10.E. BEB - Quorum and Voting Board Meeting Procedure

10.F. BEF - Board of Education Minutes

10.G. BFA - Board Policies

10.H. CKCA -  Emergency School Closings

10.I. DEC R6 - Military Leave (Regulations)

10.J. DEC R7 - Maternity Leave

10.K. DEC R8 - Association Officer Leave Certified Personnel (Regulations)

10.L. DOB - Due Process for Administrators

10.M. FNCD - Prohibiting Bullying (Regulation and Investigation Procedures)

10.N. GBA - Open Records Act

11. Discussion and possible action on the Contract Consent Agenda

11.A. FY26 CCOSA District Level Services Program

11.B. FY26 Convergint-Metrasens Software Support & Service Agreement

11.C. FY26 Red Rock Behavioral Health Services MOU

11.D. FY26 THRIVE Learning Collaborative Agreement

11.E. FY26 Gaggle Service Agreement

11.F. FY27 Northwestern Oklahoma State University MOU

12. Discussion and possible action regarding Financial Consent Agenda

12.A. FY26 General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.B. FY26 Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.C. FY27 General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.D. FY27 General Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.E. FY27 Bond Fund 32 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.F. FY27 Bond Fund 33 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.G. FY27 Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders

12.H. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts

12.I. Revenue Analysis-General Fund

12.J. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic

12.K. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic

12.L. Treasurer’s Report

13. New Business

14. Proposed executive session to discuss employment of personnel, resignations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A and Superintendent's evaluation, 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)

Proposed executive session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or appraisal of real property by the public body, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(3)

Proposed executive session to discuss negotiations concerning employees and representatives of employee groups, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(2)

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

16. Return to Open Session

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

18. Discussion and possible action regarding Transfer Appeal #1

19. Discussion and possible action regarding Transfer Appeal #2

20. Discussion and possible action regarding Transfer Appeal #3

21. Discussion and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding between Newcastle Public Schools and Newcastle Association of Classroom Teachers Article 39: Length of School Day as attached

22. Adjournment