January 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order.
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2. Roll Call.
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3. Flag Salute.
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4. This is an open, public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Oklahoma.
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5. Approval of Minutes of the December meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Audience Comments.
Discussion:
Chelsey Pendarvis Dorrough spoke on behalf of the newly organized group "Communities United for Teens, Inc." She said they will be offering mentoring services, educational services and counseling services to youth in our community.
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7. Vote on the following items for action and/or discussion:
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7.1. Vote to approve or disapprove the following fundraiser requests:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.1. Middle School and High School Band to raise money for program.
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7.1.2. Football to raise money for program.
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7.1.3. Middle School and High School Tennis to raise money for program.
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7.1.4. Middle School Choir to raise money for program. (2)
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7.1.5. Girls Basketball to raise money for program.
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7.2. Vote to acknowledge the acceptance of resignation of Jeff Parker, Maintenance.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Vote to approve or disapprove Lavonda Bost as the principal of Anadarko Middle School for 2016-2017.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Presentation of School Board Recognition Certificates in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
Discussion:
Recognition certificates were presented to the board of education members in appreciation for their service and committment to our school and community.
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7.5. Vote to conduct hearing on the recommendation of the Superintendent for termination of Ada Thurston.
Discussion:
Ada Thurston was not present for the hearing.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Consideration and vote to convene in executive session to discuss the employment status of Ada Thurston pursuant to 25 O.S.307(B)(1).
Discussion:
No executive session. Ada Thurston was not present for hearing.
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7.7. Vote to reconvene in open session.
Discussion:
No executive session was held.
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7.8. Vote to adopt findings of fact and conclusions.
Discussion:
Mrs. Hackney orally read the findings of fact and conclusions which reported that Ada Thurston violated the Anadarko Public School District Policy and the PDP given by supervisor, Danny Harris, and has basically abandoned her position at East Elementary since December 1st with numerous unsuccessful attempts of contact.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Vote to terminate or not to terminate Ada Thurston based on the adopted findings of fact and conclusions and direct Superintendent to notify Ada Thurston of the Board of Education's decision as required by law.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Consideration and vote to convene in executive session to conduct the Superintendent’s annual evaluation and discuss renewal of contract for Superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year. 25 O.S. 307B (1)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.11. Vote to reconvene in open session.
Discussion:
No votes were taken in executive session.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Vote to approve or disapprove the employment of Cindy Hackney as Superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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9. Administrative Reports.
Discussion:
Cindy congratulated Jackie McComas on her new five year term as Ward I board member.
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10. Approval of warrants, change orders, and purchase orders.
Discussion:
New Encumbrances
General Fund - P.O. #509-534 & December Payroll $389,687.58
Building Fund - P.O. #9-10 - $905.80
Warrants Issued:
General Fund - Warrants #4234-4791
Check Register #3430 #4234-4241 - $6,263.21
Check Register #3431 #4242-4265 - $114,915.93
Check Register #3432 #4266 - $59.00
Check Register #3433 #4267-4521 - $123.452.03
Check Register #3434 #4522-4750 - $339,150.74
Check Register #3436 #4751-4775 - $17,950.61
Check Register #3438 #4776-4791 - $10,191.92
Building Fund - Warrants #31-34
Check Register #3435 #31-33 $6,192.44
Check Register #3437 #34 $181.80
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Adjourn or recess to reconvene.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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