September 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Byng Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and roll call of members.
Discussion:
Others present were Kevin Wilson, Staci Capps, and Angie Hargus. Visitors were Valerie Hill, James Kerr, Jim Quade, Clarence Williams, Jordan Hall, Katelyn Bell, and George Coffman.
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2. Discussion and interviews with architects for facility planning and a possible bond project with no action to be taken at this time.
Discussion:
At 6:32 p.m. James Kerr, Jim Quade, and Valerie Hill of Kerr 3 Architects presented to the board their proposal for facility planning and possible bond project, followed by questions from board members and administrators.
At 7:20 p.m. Clarence Williams, Jordan Hall, Katelyn Bell, and George Coffman of CWA Group presented their proposal for facility planning and possible bond project to the board, followed by questions from board members and administrators. |
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3. Reading and approval of the August 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Discuss and take action on the Estimate of Needs for FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.A. Take action on General Fund Purchase Order No. 280-365, Building Fund Purchase Order No.47-58, all change orders, General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50250-50261, and all Payroll Change Orders.
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5.B. Take action on the August investment report.
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5.C. Take action to approve the Professional Development Committee and Gifted and Talented Committee for FY24.
Discussion:
BYNG PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2023-2024 BY SITE
BYNG HIGH SCHOOL: Trey Logsdon Kristen McGahaBYNG JUNIOR HIGH: Randi Colbert Ann Helms HOMER ELEMENTARY: Amy Graham Shari Taylor FRANCIS EARLY CHILDHOOD: Laura Presley Geni Fleet BYNG ELEMENTARY: Stephanie Baldwin Carrie Boyd ADDITIONAL MEMBERS: Andrea Boyd Truly Nipps Shawna Brecheen GIFTED AND TALENTED COMMITTEE 2023-2024 Chris Elliott, Gifted coordinator Sarah Heil, Homer Counselor Dalila Stafford, Francis Counselor Crystal Smith, Byng Junior High Counselor Amy Shaw, Byng High School Counselor Lindsey Tilley, Parent Crystal Shaw, Parent Valerie Johnson, Parent |
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5.D. Take action to approve amended definition of account for Junior High Cheer.
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5.E. Take action to approve additional Junior High Cheer fundraisers.
Discussion:
Applebees' flapjack fundraiser, Sonic fundraiser, car wash, sale of sponsored t-shirts, Chick-Fil-A, Citizens Bank popcorn fundraiser, silent auction, Tryout Cheer Clinic.
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6. Discussion and possible board action with regard to capacity limitations for student transfers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Take action to update the Athletic Emergency Plan.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Take action to rename current policy EFA to EFA-R1 and update.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Take action to adopt Policy EFA, EFA-P, EHBDBA-E, and FFACC.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Take action on resignation(s) received to date.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Shannon Groves - Homer para
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11. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss the employment of two paraprofessionals and three part-time custodians for FY24. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Acknowledge the board's return to open session
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13. Executive session minutes compliance announcement
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14. Take action on employment of two paraprofessionals and three part-time custodians for FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Amanda Welch - paraprofessional
Makayla Welch - paraprofessional Charles Echols - part time custodian Debra Clements - part time custodian Edward Clements - part time custodian |
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15. Take action on employment of extended day employees for FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
HOMER: Taylor Skillern, Maria Amador, and Daisy Velasco
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16. Take action on employment of robotic teachers for FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BYNG ELEMENTARY: Emily Denney, Calli Presley, Hollie Fuller, Kelli Butler, and Becky Henderson.
FRANCIS ELEMENTARY: Lisa Nickell, and Geni Fleet. HOMER ELEMENTARY: Elizabeth Jenkins, Courtney Blackburn, Aleah Crawford, and Diana Wallis. |
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17. Take action to approve Jared Gambrel to teach on plan period, appoint Carrie Boyd Johnson-O'Malley Director, and Crystal Smith Johnson-O'Malley Counselor, Emily Denney Byng Elementary Academic Bowl co-sponsor, Calli Presley Byng Elementary Acadamic Bowl co-sponsor and approve stipend for FY24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jared Gambrel $5779.82
Carrie Boyd $5000.00 Crystal Smith $3000.00 Emily Denney $1250.00 Calli Presley $1250.00 |
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18. Take action to approve $500.00 stipend for teachers who complete LETRS training.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Stephanie Babb $500.00
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19. Discussion of the 2023-2024 district and site accreditation statuses.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson reported that all the schools in the district were accredited with no deficiencies.
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20. Maintenance update.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson reported that work to replace the HVAC units on the junior high would have to be completed when students are not on campus. He reported that the elementary playground was open, but several pieces of equipment still needed to be installed. He also reported that the night janitors that had been subbing for the district had been doing a really good job.
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21. Superintendent's reports.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson reported that sports were in full swing and that our boys and girls’ cross country teams had been doing well at their meets. He reported that baseball playoffs start next week and softball a few weeks later.
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22. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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23. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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