July 9, 2012 at 7:30 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33 Creek County Regular

Discussion:  Dr. Rosenberger updated the Board on the students that attended Sapulpa’s virtual school. Eighty percent of the students passed their courses. We have twenty students taking virtual school only. Two students have taken the EOI out of one hundred and thirty seven students. It will be important to monitor students that take the class for the first time and take the EOI tests afterwards.

Discussion:  Dr. Rosenberger presented results from SPS Elementary summer school. The summer Splash/Third Grade Reading Academy program included only first and third grade students this year due to a limited budget. In past summers, multiple grade levels were served with more teachers and staff to accommodate the increase in student enrollment. We are only serving two thirds of the students in need of this program. The district would like to find money to fund this program in the future.

Discussion:  Mr. Kevin Burr asked Mr. Housley to take bids to raze the old administration building. We will bring the bids for board approval in August and have the demolition done by September 15. Beautification with landscaping where the building is now should be complete by October 15. The board members would like to have some type of sculpture or memorial in that space. To further enhance our new administration building Mr. Burr would like to further landscaping and add a marquee on the northeast entrance of the building. TLE (Teacher Leader Effectiveness) and Common Core will be critical for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. The most important thing we can do for our students is to ensure effective teachers in the classroom and outstanding leaders at every site. TLE must be implemented by 2014. Principal’s must complete a course and pass a test in order to legally evaluate in Oklahoma. The district will spend a lot of time and money in this program. Mr. Burr will update the Board each month. Mr. Burr has asked for Dr. Rosenberger to center his thinking to common core. This is a common set of expectations for all students nationwide. The districts learning coaches went to training in Chicago and stated that Oklahoma was ahead on this program. The level of rigor will change and expectations will be high for our students.

Discussion:  Carissa Fuchs, Jefferson Heights 2nd Grade Teacher (8-10-12) Jaqlyn Hamm, Jefferson Heights Kindergarten Teacher (8-10-12) Karen Howard, High School Special Education Teacher (8-10-12) Stephanie Leslie, High School/Junior High Special Education Teacher (8-10-12) Carrie Martens, Holmes Park 3rd Grade Teacher (8-10-12) Aaron Petty, High School Adjunct Football Coach (8-1-12) Brooke Salinas, Junior High Spanish Teacher (8-10-12)

Discussion:  Georgetta Ernst, SAFE Parent Educator (6-29-12 Grant not funded for 2012-13) Lynn McBay, SAFE Parent Educator (6-29-12 Grant not funded for 2012-13) Jessica Randleman-Wisner, SAFE Parent Educator (6-29-12 Grant not funded for 2012-13) Garry Skinner, Service Center Maintenance (7-31-12) Amy Toombs, Holmes Park 5th Grade Teacher (5-14-12)