April 13, 2022 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  The meeting was called to order at 6:51 p.m. by Mandy Hedges, Board President.

Discussion: 
No action taken since board member, Eddie White, was elected, not appointed. 
Mr. Thompson, Superintendent, recommended to allow Eddie White to read his
oath and be seated, by election, as a board member.

Discussion:  Re-organization of the board as follows: Bill J. Clem, President, Neal Stephenson,
Vice President, Eddie White, Clerk, Mandy Hedges, Member, Levi Spencer, Member

Discussion:  The superintendent 's report was given by Mr. Thompson.  He reminded
everyone that the Legislatiave issues are winding down and to keep
an on eye on the issues: Election Dates, Board Member Recall, and
Voucher Bills. April 21, 2022 is the board members Region 2 meeting
at Mooreland. It will count for 3 hours of credit.  April 29, 2022 is Board
President Training from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and April 30, 2022 is a
New Board Member Training.  Mr. Thompson encouraged all to attend
if possible, but if unable to, the training can be done online.  He ask the
board members to please let him know as soon as possible if they were
interested in going.  He will attend it with them.  On May 11, 2022, at 
6:35 p.m., prior to regular board meeting at 6:45 p.m.,  we will have a
special board meeting to set  a date and time for the selling of the
bonds. It was in agreement that the meeting will be held June 7, 2022,
at 12:00 P.M. Banks will have had the opportunity to bid on the 
selling of the bonds, and whichever wins the bid, sets the interest rate.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on the elementary stating they have
149 total students from Pre-K thru 8th grade. The month of
May will be busy with the following activities: May 2nd-5th 
Book Fair, May 2nd 1st/2nd grade field trip, May 4th Pre-K-
Kindergarten Field Trip, May 5th Spring Concert, May 8th 
Big 4 Track Meet, May 12th Elementary Graduation at 7:00
p.m., May 12th Special Olympics, May 16th Elementary 
Awards Assembly. 
Mrs. Hooper reported on the high school stating they have
49 total students.  Testing is complete,   April 20th Softball
Districts at Arnett, April 19th-20th Baseball Districts at
Hammon.  April 21st State Vocal, April 28th FCCLA Sr.
farewell and installation at 6:00 p.m., Ag Interscholastics,
April 30th Track Regionals, May 2nd HPTC Awards Assembly,
May 2nd, 3rd, 4th FAA Convention in Tulsa,May 5th-8th BPA
National Convention with Lexi Robinson attending to represent
our school, Spring Concert May 5th at 7:00 on the football field
if weather allows, May 6th-7th State Track, May 9th is Big Four,
and May 10th is FFA Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
 

Discussion:  Report was given by Alyssa Lee.  The Easter party will be tomorrow
and the Easter Bunny may be making an appearance. A  Book
Fair will be held the first week of May with BOGO, many field
trips will be taken the next couple of weeks, and March
Students of the Month were announced. Alyssa then turned
the meeting over to Trisha Thompson who reported the
following on 4-H.  Two teams were taken to Judging
Contest. The first team of 5th and 6th graders received
7th out of 40 teams, and the 2nd team  received 22nd out 
of 41 teams. Mrs. Thompson stated they all represented
the school very well.  May 6th at 6:00 p.m. is the FFA Banquet,
the members are working on the outdoor garden, and will be 
taking a hiking trip in June.
 

Discussion:  It was voted that Sharon-Mutual school will use Brittain, Kuykendall,
and MIller for the 2022 audit, then will change auditors.

Discussion:  Stacia Cole and Leslie Robinson will teach the summer school
June 6th-30th, 4 day school weeks.

Discussion:  May 11, 2022 - Special Board Meeting at 6:35 p.m., and Regular Board Meeting to follow at 6:45 p.m.