August 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33 Creek County Regular

Discussion:  Dr. Gary Lee with Allergy and Asthma Diagnostic in Tulsa, Oklahoma presented an opportunity for students. Dr. Lee would like to bring allergy and asthma screening to a school setting to diagnose and make recommendations to students who need further assistance. The number one reason why students miss school is due to allergies and asthma. Up to 14 days of school is missed nationwide. They would send home a questionnaire for parents to complete before the screening. This company has an office here in Tulsa but would not require students to visit their office. They would provide the equipment and a staff of three to screen around 100 students per day. The student’s insurance would be billed and the students who do not have insurance would receive the basic test for free. They will send a report home of the student’s results to get further help through their primary doctor or a specialist. The board would like to see the paperwork that would go out to the parents before making a final decision.

Discussion:  Dr. Richard Rosenberger reported on the OCCT and EOI test scores. The district is pleased with the overall progress made district-wide. There are some concerns in the 5th grade OCCT scores and 8th grade writing scores. The challenge this year will be to look at teacher effectiveness and effective instruction. Compared to other Tulsa districts a lot of Sapulpa scores are within ten to twenty points of the top scores. We were second highest in our 8th grade reading scores but need to improve on 5th grade reading and math scores.

Discussion:  Joe Slitzker, Informational Technology Director, reported on the summer technology projects. The projects finished the bond technology money of around 1.5 million dollars. Some of the projects included Woodlawn annex receiving the Shoretel phone system, 43 I pads to be used for tools in the TLE process and training, 56 android galaxy tablets were placed at Liberty and Holmes Park, and six apple TV’s were purchased to place at different sites for wireless broadcasting. The Bailey building received new computers and an upgrade on the media converter on the scoreboard at the football stadium. Recabling and wireless has been or will be added throughout the district.

Discussion:  This presentation will be brought back in September.

Discussion:  Mr. Kevin Burr reported on the Leadership Retreat with the sites administrators July 26-27, 2012. The focus was on TLE, college readiness and test scores. Metrics for Teacher Leadership Effectiveness will be in place for the board to review by the end of the year. The Administrators attended McRel training in Bixby July 30-31, 2012. Every administrator was given an assignment to come up with a series of goals for their buildings. They presented their goals last week to Mr. Burr, Dr. Rosenberger and Mr. Trigalet. Communication is not strong with the State Department of Education and school districts. School districts were told that text book allocations would be cut by 1.5% and then they were told 2.5% but just a few weeks ago, SDE said text book allocations will be cut 3.53%. This is an example of the poor communication. Sapulpa saw a $32,000 decrease this year due to this decision. The state is supporting virtual and charter schools that are designed for younger students. School districts need that money to help educate students. Public support is absolutely necessary to help be the voice for the schools. Mr. Burr will continue to update the Board on decisions made by the SDE.

Discussion:  The Board of Education went into executive session at 8:44 p.m. to discuss (1) Personnel listed below as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and (2) discuss labor negotiations as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(2) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, with no resulting vote to be taken on item (2). During the executive session, the Board discussed these items and no other items. The Board returned to open session at 10:07 p.m. This constitutes the minutes of the executive session.

Discussion:  Christie Dorse, Carolyn Howie, Anna Emerson, Kelly Geiger, Patty King, Kim Leonard, Jeremy Lusk, Sonya Rivers, Donna Shaban, Amy Warner

Discussion:  Henry Cribbs, High School English Teacher (6-29-12), Betty Gibbs, High School?????? (6-29-12), Stephanie Leslie, High School/Junior High Special Education Teacher (7-24-12), Maranda Snell, Middle School Cook (5-15-12), Lori Stane, Holmes Park Cook (5-9-12)