August 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Discussion:  Both were led by Sam Mendoza, Mateo Mendoza, Keaton Cruz-Long, and Grayson Cruz-Long from Adams Elementary School.

Discussion:  Tina Floyd, Norman resident and former Board member, addressed the Board regarding student and staff safety for the upcoming school year.

Discussion:  Purchase Orders 2600004 - 26001284 General Fund- $7,932,959.78
Building Fund- $9,161,399.99
Child Nutrition Fund- $5,930,793.76
Bond Funds- $1,323,268.08
Sinking Funds- $38,310,115.00
Trust Funds- $65,000.00
School Activity Fund- $204,966.76

Discussion:  Attached to the posted agenda and these minutes as Attachment A.

Discussion:  Attached to the posted agenda and these minutes as Attachment B.

Discussion:         Consent Item

Discussion: 
a. Facility Use Agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center for the Metro Area Superintendents' breakfasts September through May
b. Facility Use Agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center for the Metro Area Executive Assistants' Breakfasts September through May

Discussion:  a. Addendum to Agreement for Services Between Norman Public Schools and Braintree Educational Services, LLC
b. Service Agreement with Tec-An, Inc. for Asbestos Removal

Discussion:  a. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with the Firehouse Art Center providing for collaboration, art education instruction, and visual art field trip experiences for the district's 5th grade students

Discussion:  a. Agreement for language services between Norman Public Schools and Lango LLC
b. Agreement for Behavioral Consultation and Evaluation Services between Norman Public Schools and Heather Eisel, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
c. Agreement for Education Services between Norman Public Schools and Oklahoma Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
d. Screening License Agreement for Screenagers for grant of a limited license for 4 films--all of which are related to cellular phone education associated with the district's policy limiting the use of cell phones, except in limited circumstances, bell to bell
e. Contract with Everway for Special Education Curriculum Services and Software Subscription
f. Contract with Teachtown for Special Education Curriculum Services and Software Subscription
g. Revocation of Central Oklahoma Youth Services Company, LLC (COYSCO) Agreement for Educational Services at Cornerstone Adolescent Group Home and Lighthouse Adolescent Group Home as approved by the Board of Education on June 9, 2025 and board approval of amended contract with Central Oklahoma Youth Services Company, LLC (COYSCO) Agreement for Educational Services at Cornerstone Adolescent Group Home, removing Lighthouse from inclusion (an OJA decision)

Discussion:  a. Renewal of Master Services Agreement with Thirdline, Inc. for analytical services including, but not limited to, the assessment of risk, detection of fraud, identification of human error, general monitoring of financial operations for resource planning, and workflow assistance
b. Renewal of Lease Agreement with U.S. Bank Equipment Finance for district copiers

Discussion:  a. Agreement between NPS and The Center for Children and Families, Inc. (Boys and Girls Club of Norman) for after school activities at a designated school site
b. Agreement, for district high schools with Swift Education Systems for independent and/or collaborative language learning utilizing a computer network

Discussion:  a.  Wade Electric Contract Renewal for Electrical Services for District Wide Use ITB 2022004
b.  Wade Electric Contract Renewal for Network Cabling for District Wide Use ITB 2022004

Discussion:  a. Education Services Agreement with the Virtual Prep Academy of Oklahoma for the delivery of virtual education with optional in-person labs through NPS's Oklahoma Aviation Academy

Discussion:  a. Affiliation Agreement Between the University of Central Oklahoma and Norman Public Schools for their grad students to engage with district students as athletic trainers
b. Agreement for Crowd Management Services with Contemporary Services Corporation
 

Discussion:  a.  Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cleveland County Memorandum of Understanding
 

Discussion:  a. Agreement between Norman Public Schools and MyLilyPadApp for a childcare management and communications system. For 2025-2026 this is a no-fee agreement, although other changes may be incurred.
 

Discussion:  Presented by Courtney Scott

Discussion:  The policy was presented by Dr. Nick Migliorino and Dawn Brockman and discussed by the Board. The information shared reflected an updated version of the materials originally included in the meeting backup documents. 

Discussion:  There was no new business presented at this meeting.

Discussion:  Dr. Migliorino mentioned the many back-to-school events taking place for employees, students, and parents this month. He reminded parents that enrollment is still open and emphasized the importance of enrolling prior to the first day of school. He also asked for grace and understanding as we navigate the adjustments and challenges that come with the ongoing 2023 Bond construction projects as the new school year gets underway.

Discussion:  Tori Collier wished everyone a great school year. Dawn Brockman reported that she attended the ribbon-cutting event at the Early Learning Center, the district's new childcare center, and expressed how lucky employees are to have this opportunity. She reminded patrons of the upcoming opportunity for public comment at the State Department of Education Board meeting. Alex Ruggiers also wished everyone a great school year and reported recently attending the New Teacher Academy event. Dirk O'Hara thanked educators for their work as well as the staff members who coordinate the district's back-to-school events. He reported that he recently attended the secretary/administrator breakfast and highlighted school office staff members for the important job they do every day.