April 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33, Creek County

Discussion:  Dr. Webb introduced the District Teacher of the Year, Tracy Watson. Mr. Watson has taught for Sapulpa Schools for eighteen years and is currently the High School Music Teacher. He was the first to implement a Jazz Choir in 2001. Mr. Watson was proud to announce that he has three jazz choir members that have been selected to participate in the Jazz All-State Choir. Hundreds of student’s state wide try-out and only twenty four students are chosen to perform. Dr. Webb called Mr. Watson a “great asset to the Sapulpa music department”. Dr. Crowder made the remark that Sapulpa is very proud of him and with the great leadership he has brought to the music department shows throughout the district and community.

Discussion:  Dan Thornton updated the Board on grounds and maintenance throughout the district. OG&E is currently in the process of putting lights at the Middle School, the back parking lot at the High School, Liberty Elementary and the tennis courts. This should help with the lighting issues around the district. Mr. Thornton is currently working on a summer project list and will present it to the Board at the May board meeting. Mr. Thornton presented the Board with a report concerning costs that the district is facing over fuel. According to the report the district will spend $40,535 over last year at this time.

Discussion:  Dr. Crowder reported that a few weeks ago an incident happened while two students were walking home from school. The students reported the incident to their parents. One of the parents called the school to see if there was a school policy concerning how parents are notified of incidents that are reported outside of school. Dr. Crowder called and e-mailed surrounding Superintendents and asked what policies or procedures they use. None of the schools that reported back have a policy but they have various guidelines they use. Dr. Crowder will be informing the principals tomorrow that if any incidents are reported they will need to call Dr. Crowder or an Administrator of the incident and the central office will make the judgment call after researching the incident.

Discussion:  Ray Rodgers, Indian Education Director, asked Dr. Crowder to inform the Board of an upcoming NISBA Summer Conference held in Tulsa on July 20-23, 2008. Board members are welcome to attend this conference.

Discussion:  Dr. Crowder presented the Board with a letter and signatures concerning adopting a 24/7 smoke free campus policy. The Board discussed their concerns and Dr. Crowder reported that he would contact the Creek County Interagency with the concerns and will report back to the Board.

Discussion:  Dr. Crowder presented a letter recognizing the district’s SAFE and SPOP programs. Shelly Wood, Washington Pre-K Teacher, wrote a thank you letter for recognizing the importance of early intervention and education for young families and young children.

Discussion:  The Board of Education went into executive session at ____ pm to discuss Personnel listed below as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. During the executive session, the Board discussed these items and no other items. The Board returned to open session at ____ pm. This constitutes the minutes of the executive session.

Discussion:  Samantha Arndt, Woodlawn 3rd Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Katia Bennett, Woodlawn Paraprofessional (3-14-08) Larry Crocker, Service Center Bus Driver (4-2-08) Karen Martin, Jefferson Heights 2nd Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Marion Peacock, Jefferson Heights 3rd Grade Teacher 5-30-08)