January 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Owasso Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
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II. Pledge of Allegiance/Special Recognition - Mr. Nick Hughes, Christian De La Cruz and Jeanette Long
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III. Special Recognition - School Board Recognition/Appreciation
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IV. Reports to the Board
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IV.A. Superintendent - Dr. Margaret Coates
Discussion:
Dr. Coates gave a brief report regarding the Saxaphone Ensemble's trip to Chicago in December to participate in the Midwest Clinic. She shared that Chromebooks will be sent home with students this week in the event of inclement weather so students can participate in distance learning.
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IV.B. Teaching and Learning - Mr. Mark Officer
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IV.C. District Services - Mr. Kerwin Koerner
Discussion:
Mr. Koerner shared that the property located at 1309 N. Main St in Owasso has been purchased by the district and will be renovated for a new enrollment center. He gave an update on the track project stating the project was on hold pending the permit from the city of Owasso.
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IV.D. Continuous Strategic Improvement (CSI) - Kerwin Koerner
Discussion:
Mr. Koerner reported that the implementation of the School Security Officers is appreciated by district staff and patrons. He shared the district is working to expand and refine the program. He stated, as part of the continuous strategic plan, there will be a committee formed to research and explore the possibility of instating a Therapy Dog program for the district.
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V. Comments from the Public Regarding Agenda Items
Each individual will have five (5) minutes to share their remarks related to the specific agenda item identified by the individual when signing up to speak. The total time allotted to comments from the public regarding the agenda will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
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VI. Consent Agenda: Board to consider and take possible action on the following consent agenda items. (Dr. Coates)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting December 11, 2023
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VI.B. Teaching and Learning
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VI.B.i. Out of State Student Activity Trips
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VI.C. Finance
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VI.C.i. Purchase orders (encumbrances) and changes to encumbrances for December 2023
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2023-2024 General Fund #1020-1058 (Vendors) $26,349.68
2023-2024 General Fund Net Change Orders $123.54 2023-2024 Bond Fund 31 #292-297 (Vendors) $123,324.36 |
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VI.C.ii. Activity Financial Report for December 2023
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VI.D. Human Resources
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VI.D.i. Transitions
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VII. District Services - Kerwin Koerner
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VII.A. Board to consider and take possible action on the Agreement with Voltus for participation in a distributed energy resource program for the 2023-2024 school year at no cost to the district, as outlined in the attachment and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.B. Board to consider and take possible action on the Supplemental Agreement with GH2 Architects LLC for architectural services for the Enrollment Center building remodel as outlined in the attachment and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.C. Board to consider and take possible action on the Contract with Clinch Martial Arts Academy for a lease extension of the property located at 1309 N Main St, Owasso, as outlined in the attachment and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute the contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Finance - Phillip Storm
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VIII.A. Board to consider and take possible action on the Treasurer's Report for December 2023
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.B. Board to consider and take possible action on a Strategic Transaction Counsel Proposal with M.C. Alcamo & Co at a cost of $0 as outlined in the attachment and authorize the superintendent or designee to execute the agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Human Resources - Lisa Johnson
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IX.A. Board to consider and take possible action on a resignation agreement between the District and assistant director Brian Elam and authorize the Board President to execute the resignation agreement on behalf of the district.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Executive Session
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X.A. Vote to convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing (1) the Superintendent's annual evaluation and (2) reviewing the contract for the Superintendent as authorized by Okla.Stat.Tit.25§307(B)(1)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Acknowledge return to Open Session
Discussion:
Acknowledge return to Open Session at 8:23p.m.
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X.C. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
Discussion:
During the executive session, the members of the Board of Education who were present were Frosty Turpen, Stephanie Ruttman, Neal Kessler and Rhonda Mills. Also present during the executive session was Dr. Margaret Coates. During the executive session, board members discussed (1) the Superintendent's annual evaluation and (2) reviewed the contract for the Superintendent. Nothing else was discussed, and no votes were taken. This will constitute the minutes of the executive session. |
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X.D. Board to consider and take possible action on the extension and revision of the Superintendent's contract from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XI. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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XII. Vote to Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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