June 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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Call to order
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Call roll to establish quorum
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Approval of minutes of the May, 2024 regular board meeting
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Administrative Reports
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PRESENT BUSINESS
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1. Public Forum - (Limit fifteen (15) minutes this item, five (5) minutes per topic)
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2. Board approval of treasurer’s report, encumbrances, change orders, payroll, Activity Fund accounts, and Activity Fund transfers.
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3. Board consideration and action on fund raisers and out of state trips, if presented.
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4. Board consideration and action on any certified or non-certified resignations, or other personnel requests, if presented.
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5. Discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the employment of: Jade Benson: Secondary Science, Sadie Maxey: Special Education, Nicole Laymon: Middle School Language Arts, Lacey Perry:Reading Assistant
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6. Presentation of Board Continuing Resolutions #1 through #15 for 2024-2025. Board will review and read all continuing resolutions and entertain a motion and second to adopt any and/or all as presented.
FORT GIBSON BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION #1 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that the Superintendent shall be the official administrator of all formula or competitive Federal programs, including but not limited to Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title VI, Special Education, and Johnson-O’Malley for the Independent School District I003 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. RESOLUTION #2 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that Armstrong Bank be the depository for the school monies for the Independent School District I003 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. RESOLUTION #3 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that School District I003 shall participate in the Muskogee County Independent Districts treasurer cooperative and that Angie French shall be the Treasurer for Independent School District I003 and DeeDee Landers as the Deputy Treasurer for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. RESOLUTION #4 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that Dee Dee Landers, Lisa Clayton and Tina Castor shall be the Co-School Activity Fund custodians in cooperation with the Superintendent and shall have the authority to invest activity fund monies for the Independent School District I003 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year in interest bearing accounts, and deposit the interest in the Interest Activity Account. RESOLUTION #5 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education to approve the Agreement for Representation between Fort Gibson Public Schools and its Board of Education and Rosenstein, Fist, and Ringold. This is an agreement for legal services including, but not limited to, legal advice, consultation, and representation for the 2024-2025 school year. RESOLUTION #6 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that the Treasurer under the direction of the Superintendent shall have the authority to invest school monies for the Independent School District I003 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year in interest bearing accounts with the limits set by State Statutes. RESOLUTION #7 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that the interest from funds may be deposited in the Building Fund Account of the Independent School District I003 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year with the exception of Child Nutrition Fund interest may be deposited back into Child Nutrition Fund. RESOLUTION #8 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that Gail Saunders be appointed Minutes Clerk and to appoint DeeDee Landers as Deputy Minutes Clerk for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for Independent School District I003 of Muskogee County. RESOLUTION #9 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that the Child Nutrition Clerk and Superintendent be named the determining officials to approve or disapprove school lunch applications for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for Independent School District I003 of Muskogee County. RESOLUTION #10 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education to authorize payment of any government penalties and interest regarding payroll when one is assessed as long as it is just and correct for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. RESOLUTION #11 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education to appoint Tori Olvera as the Child Nutrition Clerk Fund Specialist for the purposes of supervising the completion of requisitions, balancing the budget, making local collection deposits and payment of expenses for the Child Nutrition Fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. RESOLUTION #12 Be it resolved that the following mandated titles be filled by the job positions as listed for the 2024-2025 school year: RESOLUTION #13 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education to authorize institutional membership in the Fort Gibson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce allowing the district to participate and share in the civic benefits. In addition, the board endorses and supports the district’s membership in the Muskogee Area Education Consortium, Eastern Oklahoma Healthcare Association, Oklahoma State School Board Association, Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council, Association of School Business Officials, Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools, Organization Serving Impacted Schools, United Suburban Schools Association, and the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association. RESOLUTION #14 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education that an individual requesting an expenditure purchased or invoiced before issuance of a Purchase Order may or may not be held personally responsible for payment of such invoice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or the Board of Education. RESOLUTION #15 Be it resolved and ordained by the Board of Education to appoint Lisa Clayton as the Encumbrance Clerk for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
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7. Discussion and possible action to review, revise, and adopt student handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year.
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8. Discussion and possible vote to approve Non-School Sponsored Clubs to maintain utilization of school facilities and a designated Activity Fund sub account and make attendance decisions accordingly: MS soccer, MS baseball, fishing, bowling, 4-H and any others as presented.
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9. Discussion and possible action to allow the Fort Gibson Youth Soccer Club to utilize a designated portion of our outdoor facilities contingent upon proper care and insurance coverage being provided.
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10. Discussion and possible action on declaring surplus revenue in the Tiny Tigers Activity Fund and the Before and After Care Fund and commissioning the transfer of surplus to the district Building Fund.
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11. Discussion and possible action on the schedule of Activity Fund Accounts (Sub-Account 1-100) and the purpose for which they are administered.
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12. Discussion and possible action on entering into a Real Estate Contract with Linda Arnett and Carol Farguson for the purchase of real property located at 812 Ross Avenue.
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13. Discussion and possible action on appointing Scott Farmer as the district representative and authorizing him to sign closing documents on behalf of the school district for the acquisition of real property located at 812 Ross Ave. known as the Linda Arnett property.
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14. Discussion and possible vote to approve the renewal of, or engagement in new contracts with the following vendors:
a) OSSBA for Comprehensive Employment Services b) Tera Web-Vision Specialist c) Brandi Hignite: Occupational Therapy d) Christy West: Physical Therapy e) Educational Diagnostics and Consultation, Inc: Psychological Services |
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15. Discussion on ESSR funds: allocations, budgets, and public hearing on utilization of funds.
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16. Discussion and possible action on approving the following staff members as adjunct instructors for the 2024-2025 school year: Melanie Wicks: Art, Jason Wicks: Art, Cassandra Edwards: Art, Lori Bottger: Art, Nora Hubler: Spanish, Tarah Alley: Biology,American History, Government, OK History.
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17. Discussion and possible action contracting with Blue Mark Energy for natural gas services during the 2024-2025 school year.
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18. Discussion and possible action on establishing a June closeout Special Board Meeting date and discussing the possibility of a Special Meeting in July.
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19. New Business
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ADJOURNMENT
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