January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Flag Salute-Caden Mayberry, Newcastle Middle School
Discussion:
Caden lead the pledge of allegiance and was awarded an achievement award for his team roping accomplishments.
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members
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3. Outstanding Service or Achievement Awards - Board Recognition Month
Discussion:
The Board was recognized with a video from the Middle School, a Charcuterie board from the High School, gift baskets from the Early Childhood and posters from the Elementary School.
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4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022
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4.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021
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4.C. Ms. Lacey England, FCCLA sponsor, is requesting permission for an overnight trip to Stillwater, OK for the FCCLA State Officer interviews on January 18th and 19th
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4.D. Mr. Zach Hale, Wrestling Coach, is requesting permission for an overnight trip to Firelake Arena in Shawnee, OK for the Midwestern Wrestling Conference on January 28 and 29th
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4.E. Mr. Zach Hale, Wrestling Coach, is requesting permission for an overnight trip to Noble High School for the Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament held on February 14th, and 15th
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4.F. Dr. Genevieve Craig, Newcastle High School Band Director, requested permission for an overnight trip to Elk City for the Shortgrass Honor Band Clinic on January 7th and 8th. The clinic has been postponed due to COVID and the band would like to attend on March 7th and 8th
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4.G. Newcastle High School 2022-2023 Course Description Guide
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4.H. Surplus of Old Textbooks
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4.I. Surplus of Lighting Fixtures
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5. Presentation by Mr. Daniel Jardine, OSSBA Facilities Consultant
Discussion:
Presented enrollment forecasts and facilities master plan he put together after touring the facilities.
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6. Public Input
Discussion:
Mr. Legion Brumley spoke regarding his appreciation of the staff and admin trying to keep our students in class. He also spoke regarding the 2022-2023 calendar.
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7. Superintendent and Staff Updates:
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7.A. Mr. John Harris, Newcastle Middle School Principal, CSI Update
Discussion:
Mr. John Harris reported on the progress the Middle School is making regarding the CSI plan.
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7.B. Dr. Melonie Hau, Superintendent
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7.B.I. COVID Update
Discussion:
Dr. Hau discussed decision to close school on Wednesday and Thursday.
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7.B.II. Calendar Survey Update
Discussion:
79% of the district families completing the survey chose 4-day week school. OK State Department will be deciding on the number of days for next year, so Dr, Hau will bring a 2022-2023 calendar recommendation to February board meeting.
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8. Discussion and possible action on Newcastle Public Schools District Policy EJ Student Searches
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Hand-held metal detectors can be used to find vaping cartridges as well as search for other items of concern.
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9. Discussion and possible action on the Contract Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.A. Lease Agreement for CNG Conversion of Buses
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10. Discussion and possible action regarding Financial Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.B. Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.C. Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.D. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement
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10.E. Revenue Analysis-General Fund
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10.F. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic
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10.G. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic
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10.H. Treasurer’s Report
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10.I. Budget by Function Code
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11. New Business
Discussion:
No new business.
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12. Proposed executive session to discuss employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1)
Proposed executive session to discuss the renewal of Dr. Melonie Hau, Superintendent Contract, as pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) |
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13. Vote to convene or not to convene in executive session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Return to Open Session
Discussion:
Returned to Open Session at 9:21pm. Dr. Melonie Hau, Mr. Darrin Abel, Ms. Tiffany Elcyzyn, Ms. Valory Dalton, Mr. Gary Knowles and Mr. John Maker were in Executive Session and no votes were taken.
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15. Discussion and possible action to approve employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Discussion and possible action on the renewal of Dr. Melonie Hau, Superintendent Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:31pm by Mr. John Maker.
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