May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Harrah Board of Education Regular Meeting
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Call to Order/Roll Call to Establish a Quorum
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Others Present: Paul Blessington, Superintendent, and Leslie Hobaugh, Minutes Clerk
Visitors Present: David Hairell, Nathan Jackson, Shawna Keene, Jeremy Sellers, John Martin, Guy Worth, Traci Keel, Paisley Keel, Levi Lunsford, Chris Bliek, Mike McAfee, Nela Edwards, Jennifer Strong, Troy Skorkowsky and Alicia Martinez. Others may have been present but did not sign the register. |
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Principal/Director Reports
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Public Participation
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No one was present to speak.
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Consent Agenda
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Minutes of April 10, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
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General Fund #620 to #645, payroll #50310 to #50313, change orders and financial summary
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Building Fund #17, changes orders and financial summary
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Child Nutrition Fund #40, change orders, and financial summary
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Activity Fund Summary Report, Activity Requests and Transfer Requests
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Treasurer's Report
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Monthly Comparison Report
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Superintendent's Report/Announcements
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Student Enrollment
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Enrollment for May 1, 2023, was 2,120 students. This is up 40 students from this time last year.
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Boldt Update
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Nathan Jackson, Boldt Construction, gave an update on the remodel and parking lot projects. They are waiting for an electrical panel to arrive. It has been on backorder for months. After it is received and installed, they can do final inspections. The approximate date of completion is the first week of June. Now that the media center is demolished, they will be completing the parking lot area including grading, sod, and trees.
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Long Range Planning Update
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The Long Range Planning Committee will meet on May 10, 2023, to begin discussions on which projects to include in the next bond issue. Mr. Blessimgton plans to present their final recommendations to the board at the June board meeting.
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Items to be Considered by the Board
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Discuss and take possible action on the proposal for repairs at Harrah Middle School and the Gwena Dixon Aquatic Center.
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Discussion:
John Bocox addressed the board concerning the Harrah Middle School and the Gwena Dixon Aquatic Center buildings. His company, ZFI Engineering, agrees to review all the data, investigate on-site and determine what should be done to correct the problems.
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Discuss and take possible action on the proposal from Ford Audio for auditorium upgrades.
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This will provide all new sound equipment in the newly renovated auditorium.
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Discuss and take possible action on contracting with Sodexo, Inc. for Child Nutrition Food Management Services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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A Request For Proposal (RFP) was sent to vendors for Child Nutrition Food Management Services. Mr. Blessington recommended the board contract with Sodexo, Inc. |
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Discuss and take possible action on the temporary appropriations for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Mr. Blessington recommended the board approve the 2023-2024 temporary appropriation amounts. General Fund - $20,000,000; Building Fund - $1,500,000; and Child Nutrition Fund - $750,000.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with Sierra Lewelling - Speech Services, Christi McBroom - Psychometrist Services, Robin Howard - Speech Services, and Select Physical Therapy - OT Services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with Andrews Diesel for vehicle maintenance services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discussion:
Mr. Blessington reported that the contract with Andrew'w Diesel for bus repair services is $50.00/hour.
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Discuss and take possible action on the McRel portion of the OKTLE agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Mr. Blessington reported that the district uses OKTLE for teacher evaluations. This agreement would add Principal evaluations.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with Latchkey Child Services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with Quality Care Labs for drug testing services for students and bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action to renew membership and policy membership with OSSBA for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action on contracting with OSSBA Employment Service for unemployment services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with Allison Brown for federal claims and professional development services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Discuss and take possible action to contract with David Harp for treasurer services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Vote to convene or not to convene into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) to discuss the employment of those employees listed on Exhibit A and B.
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Acknowledge return to open session. Executive session compliance statement.
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Discuss and take possible action to employ summer school personnel, employ certified re-hires on temporary contracts, employ new certified personnel on temporary contracts, and transfer certified personnel for the 2023-2024 school year as listed on Exhibit A.
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The Board will discuss and vote to accept or reject the 2023 summer coaching stipends.
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Discussion:
This year, additional sports were added to the list of those eligible to receive a stipend. Those sports were soccer and cheer.
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Discuss and take possible action to employ support personnel and substitutes for the 2022-2023 and for the 2023-2024 school year as listed on Exhibit B.
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New Business (Items not known at the time of Agenda preparation.)
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Announcements
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The Board will vote to adjourn.
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Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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