February 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Flag Salute- Amy Cannon's First Grade Class, Early Childhood Center
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members
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3. Outstanding Service or Achievement Awards
Discussion:
Dad Squard- Mr. Grant Bivens, Mr. Jeremy Freeman, and Mr. Matt Majors were recognized for participating in the Dad Squad and helping the Early Childhood Center students by volunteering in their child’s grade level.
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4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022
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4.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022
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4.C. Mr. Zach Hale, NHS Wrestling Coach requests permission to stay overnight for the Regional Tournament in Cushing, OK (Staying in Stillwater, OK). They will be leaving after school on Thursday, February 17th and wrestle on the 18th and 19th, returning on the 19th. Hotel and food expenses will be covered by their Booster Club.
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4.D. Mr. Zach Hale, NHS Wrestling Coach requests permission to stay overnight for the State Tournament in Oklahoma City, OK. They will be leaving after school on Thursday, February 24th and wrestle on the 25th and 26th, returning on the 26th. Hotel and food expenses will be covered by their Booster Club.
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4.E. Christina Treu, NHS BPA Instructor, requests permission to stay overnight for the Oklahoma BPA Convention in Tulsa, OK, March 7-8, 2022
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4.F. Ms. Genevieve Craig, NHS Band Director, requests permission for an overnight trip to Altus Oklahoma for the rescheduled Oklahoma Band Director's Associations' All-Region Honor Band Clinic on February 14 and 15th
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4.G. Surplus Middle School Textbooks
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5. Public Input
Discussion:
Ms. Stacey Cook spoke on her support of a Pom Squad and also regarding the 22-23 calendar with concerns about first Fridays and students and parents forgetting which days were school days.
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6. Presentation of the 2020-2021 Financial Audit by Steve Blasingame, CPA, of Angel Johnston and Blasingame
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7. Discussion and possible action to approve and accept the 2020-2021 Financial Audit of Angel Johnston and Blasingame as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Superintendent and Staff Updates:
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8.A. Ms. Jennifer Rosenbloom, Early Childhood Center
Discussion:
Ms. Rosenbloom reported on The Early Childhood Center progress of CSI plan.
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8.B. Dr. Melonie Hau, Superintendent
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8.B.I. Covid Update
Discussion:
Number of covid cases are way down.
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8.B.II. Master Planning Update
Discussion:
Mr. Landes and other staff as well as citizens are working together for plans and project lists for bond proposal.
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8.B.III. Policy EJ Update
Discussion:
Dr. Hau reported on the EJ Policy
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9. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022-2023 Newcastle Public School District Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Hau reported on the process of the decision for the 22-23 school calendar, with multiple points of input.
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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. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts
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10.F. Revenue Analysis-General Fund
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10.G. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic
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10.H. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic
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10.I. Treasurer’s Report
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10.J. Supplemental Appropriation - General Fun
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10.K. Supplemental Appropriation - Building Fund
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10.L. Approval of Invoice to NorthPointe Claims
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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 contracts of Ms. Kristi Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent and Mr. Jeff Landes, CFO/COO, 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:
No Executive Session
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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 Assistant Superintendent, Kristi Ferguson and CFO/COO, Jeff Landes contract renewals
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm by Mr. John Maker
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