January 13, 2021 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Mandy Hedges

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on school financials. Ad Valorem (local property payments) have started to come in. States they are running a little behind from this time last year, but should generate more than last year.  January is School Board Appreciation Month.   Mr. Thompson spoke on what being a board member consists of, and their roles. The current board members are: Mandy Hedges, President, 8 years, Levi Spencer, Vice-President, 6 years, Brandon Spray, Clerk, 2 years, Bill Clem and Neal Stephenson, members, 1 year.  A Payday candy bar and cookies were served in appreciation of their service.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on the elementary.  Enrollment is up by one to 142.  January 20th, the 3rd and 4th grade will play Taloga, in Sharon, at 1:00 p.m. The game will be broadcasted, and all elementary students will attend to cheer on the Trojans.  January 27th, 5th and 6th grade will play at Taloga at 1:00 p.m., and January 28, 5th and 6th grade at home against Buffalo at 4:30 p.m.  Vision screening will be done January 18th for students Pre-K thru 8th grade. A list, of Principal and Superintendent's Honor Roll students , was presented, and a reminder of no school on Friday.
Mrs. Hopper reported on the high school.  Enrollment is at 44.  Two seniors completed their schooling in December, one senior and one junior are taking concurrent classes 2nd semester.   The JH tournament is going on this week, and a boys game is scheduled for February 5th at Waynoka. Power lifting will go to Snyder January 19th and 20th.  FFA will begin selling Blue and Gold January 29th. Grade cards/semester transcripts are out/available. Teachers are intergrating the political goings on in their classes and the students have been engaged. Megan Spray-Vice-President and Tabor Marlatt-Photographer gave NHS report. Red Ribbon week was replaced with a Christmas theme due to weather.  Students dressed up each day according to daily schedule. Santa made a surprise visit to the high school and handed out a gift to all students.  They watched a movie one day and had a great time.  Meagan stated she is proud to be from Sharon-Mutual.

Discussion:  Nothing new to report

Discussion:  Rick Miller with Brittain, Kuykendall, and Miller, CPA, went over the FY 2020 audit results per conference call

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson stated he will suggest JH and HS softball and baseball for the co-op

Discussion:  Executive session was entered into at 7:36 p.m.
Mandy Hedges, Levi Spencer, Brandon Spray, Neal Stephenson, Bill Clem, and Jeff Thompson attended the executive session

Discussion:  Return to open session was 9:10 p.m.

Discussion:  Next board meeting will be held February 10, 2021