February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call:
Buckholts Davis Lolar Neal Schreckengost
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Also present were the following: Dr. Channa Byerly, Kelly Henderson, Dustin Smith, Brennon Albertson, Justin Langwell, Rodney Strutton, Jessica Clayton, Cathy Barker, Sonia Norton, Devera Albertson, Maci Stocking, Chisholm Holland, Colt Prichard, Emily Prichard, Angel Wilkerson, Tara Smith, Cassie Berthold, Lisha Elroy, Maria Martinez, Kade Golleher, Lori McCann, Kim Ellis, Donna McConnell, Brad Wilkerson, and Kelly Wilkerson.
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2. Flag Salute
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The flag salute was led by Board Vice President Carl Buckholts.
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3. Chicken Express Employees of the Month
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January and February Employee's of the Month were celebrated tonight at the February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting.
January 2025 - Certified, Teacher of the Month, Emily Prichard, of Duncan High School and Support Staff Employee of the Month, Logan Baker, of the Maintenance Department were celebrated. Both employee's were given a plaque, free meal, and drink card for the month from Chicken Express. February 2025 - Certified, Teacher of the Month, Michelle Spurgin, of Mark Twain Elementary and Support Staff Employee of the Month, Marci Stocking, of Duncan Middle School were celebrated. Both employee's were given a plaque, free meal, and drink card for the month from Chicken Express. |
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4. Public participation and/or discussion
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Angel Wilkerson addressed the board regarding attendance at the Duncan Youth Basketball games held on Duncan campuses on Saturdays.
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5. Presentation, discussion, and motion to approve, not approve, or table the acceptance of the FY24 Audit by the office of Patten & Odom, CPAs, PLLC
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The audit will be presented via teleconference.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Superintendent's Report
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6.A. Bond Projects Update by Hope Equipment & Construction
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There were no updates regarding bond projects.
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6.B. Presentation from District Directors
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The board received information, updates and statistics from district directors. The following directors addressed the board: Transportation Director Kade Golleher, Safety & Security Director Dustin Smith, Technology Director Brennon Albertson, Maintenance Director Devera Albertson, Communication Director Chishom Holland, and Assistant Superintendent Kim Ellis represented the Child Nutrition Department.
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6.C. Presentation from District Secondary Instruction Staff
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Duncan High School Principal Lisha Elroy and Duncan Middle School Principal Cassie Berthold presented the board with lots of great information; from an overview of ACT scores to goals for meeting the growing education needs of students.
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6.D. District Update
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Duncan Public Schools recently hosted the current Leadership Duncan class to celebrate Education Days and learn about all of the opportunities in Duncan.
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7. Consent Agenda
All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The Consent Agenda consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
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7.B. Cafeteria Monthly Reports
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7.C. Financial Reports
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7.D. Activity Fund Reports
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7.E. District Fundraisers
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It's good to remember that all fundraiser requests are proposed early for planning purposes and may not actually transpire, taking into consideration the health and economic state of our community, time scheduling, and other school events.
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7.F. Encumbrance Reports
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7.G. Out-of-State Travel - High School Band trip May 17, 2025 to Dallas, TX
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Annual end-of-year celebratory trip to Six Flags.
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7.H. RC Mowing, LLC - district Lawn Maintenance in the amount of $31,920.00 paid by the Building Fund
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Lawn services for the remaining four months of the fiscal year, March through June 2025.
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Lawn services for the remaining four months of the fiscal year, March through June 2025.
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8. Proposed Executive Session to discuss: (a) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes of extra-duty employment contracts of current and prospective District employees as outlined on Schedule A, inclusive; (b) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Re-employment of District Assistant Superintendents as outlined on Schedule A1, inclusive; and (c) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and 307 (B)(2) Employment, contract, and evaluation of the Superintendent.
Vote to convene or not convene into Executive Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Vote to acknowledge the Board’s return to Open Session
Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement/Statement: The matters considered, Proposed Executive Session to discuss: (a) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes of extra-duty employment contracts of current and prospective District employees as outlined on Schedule A, inclusive; (b) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Re-employment of District Assistant Superintendents as outlined on Schedule A1, inclusive; and (c) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and 307 (B)(2) Employment, contract, and evaluation of the Superintendent. No action was taken in Executive Session.
Discussion:
The following board members were present in Executive Session: Carl Buckholts, Eric Davis, Krista Lolar, Greg Neal and Christopher Schreckengost. In addition the following person(s) were present in Executive Session: Dr. Channa Byerly.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment contract for the Superintendent of Schools
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion and possible action regarding employment and changes of extra-duty contracts as listed on Schedule A attached
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Discussion and possible action regarding the re-employment of District Assistant Superintendents for FY 25-26 as listed on Schedule A1 attached
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Discussion and possible action regarding declaration of miscellaneous items as surplus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Discussion and possible action regarding New Business
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In accordance with Oklahoma Statues, title 25-311 (A) (9), New Business is limited to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of the posting of this agenda.
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There was no New Business.
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15. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Administration Building at 1740 W. Spruce, Duncan, OK
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16. Vote to Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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