March 10, 2021 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order by board president Mandy Hedges

Discussion: 
Bill J. Clem read oath of office

Discussion:  Jeff Thompson, Superintendent, reported on the school financials.  On the chargables compared to last school year, the Gross Production Tax and Motor Vehicle Tax
is losing more funding than he initially thought,  R.E.A. tax will remain about the same, School Land Earnings will be similar to last year, and the County 4 Mil Tax will
be down a little bit from last year. He also went over The Cash Flow reports on all funds. There will be a Special Board Meeting April 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to  "Set the Sale" of the Districts next Series of General Obligation Building Bonds. A second Special Board Meeting will be held May 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the administrative secretary's office in the lower elementary building, which time the "Selling of the Bonds" will occur.  There needs to be three board members present.  Mr. Thompson ask the board to let him know as soon as possible whether they will be able to attend.  President, Many Hedges, said she would be present. Mr. Thompson again addressed  the items our legislatures are looking at this session.  He ask everyone to please look at these items-Board Member Recall, Voucher Program, State Funding Program, Medicaid Expansion, and other issues, and contact their
legislature. He reported that all staff that wanted to, received their first dose of the Covid vaccine February 26th at the Woodward County Health Department, and the 2nd dose will be given March 26th.  He then reported to the board regarding the school property, equipment, and auto insurance.  Currently the insurance is with OSRMT ( Oklahoma Schools Risk Management Trust).  They are struggling financially.  They need 100 schools to make it viable and have 80 at this time.  If they remain open the school will pay 11% of the 20-21 total contribution, if they close the school will have to pay 42% of the 20-21 total contribution. They will know by May 17th if they have enough to stay open.  The policy now is good thru June 30, 2021. If they close than OSIG  (Oklahoma School Insurance Group) will be the only option for school insurance and the premiums will more than likely be high. 
He ask everyone to take notice of the clearing of the trees and how nice it looks across the street north of the elementary school.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on the elementary. Census is down one to 146 students.  The due date for pizza orders has been extended to March 22nd, Spring Break is the week
of March 15th-19th, and the annual vision screening will be done March 25th.
Mrs. Hopper reported on the high school.  Census is down one to 43 students. ACT  pretesting and testing for Seniors is being done, Baseball and Slow Pitch Softball is starting, FCCLA State Convention is March 31st in Oklahoma City, State Powerlifting is March 13th, and FFA OYE is March 9th - March 19th and March 25th - 27th for cattle, sheep, and pigs. Many of our students will be participating in these events.  Mrs. Hopper then turned it over to Mr. Coon, Ag Instructor.  He thanked the Board, parents, and community for all of 
their support. He announced Purina is making a donation to the program.  He introduced Emily Nail, FFA Chapter President, Lexi Robinson, FFA Chapter Secretary, and Sammi Green, FFA Chapter Reporter. Emily shows Ewes and Whethers, and Sammi shows Gilts and Barrows.  Both have done very well in the recent stock shows.  Lexi is in Speech.  She is doing Food Service and received 1st place in a recent competition. He then announced that Conner Thompson and Emily Nail will be receiving their State FFA Degree.

Discussion:  Trisha Thompson reported on how well 4-H is going.  She stated that they started out with 12 students and had 19 at meeting today.  She said Lexi Robinson talked to group
today about Food Service and several students were interested in that area.  They discussed doing STEM project next year, and doing a community garden at the ag farm this spring.
Mrs. Nail reported that the Academic team won their meet against Seiling today and Lexi Robinson received All Conference at the banquet.
In the stock shows, all  livestock placed in one form or another.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported that Carl with International came to the school and talked with Mrs. Hopper and himself. Carl recommended air conditioning on the handicap bus, and to purchase a handicap bus that can hold 2 wheelchairs. He went over approximate costs of transportation vehicles for the school. It was brought up about leasing and Mr. Thompson informed the board that the bond money can only be used to purchase buses.  It cannot be used to annually pay leases.  Mr. Thompson will gather further information and present it at April board meeting.

Discussion:  Board to consider and take action to adjunct Aaron Marlatt for World History

Discussion:  Next Board Meeting - April 14, 2021