Monday, February 13, 2023 6:45pm - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order by President, Bill J Clem
at 6:45 pm

Discussion:  The Superintendent's report was presented by Jeff Thompson.  
He spoke about the Legislative session beginning February 6th.
He made a trip down to the Capital and had a good conversation.
with State Superintendent, Ryan Walters, and hopes to have
him out to the the school this semester. Rep. Mike Dobrinski,
has been out to visit with students and staff.  Mr. Thompson
encouraged all board members and the audience to contact
local representative for this region regarding the following 
educational issues.   Vouchers-wanting to give state
money to private schools. Money should not be taken out
of the funding formula to go to private schools. Need to start
a separate fund for that.
If private schools get state money, they should have to meet
all the mandates public schools have to meet.
Teacher pay should be a team concept, not merit.
If anyone would like to visit the State Capital, let Mr.
Thompson know and he would be glad to attend with you.
Mr. Thompson announced that the OSSBA Region 2 Meeting
will be held in Mutual, at the gym, on April 27th at 5:30 p.m.
 

Discussion:  The Elementary report was given by Mr. Thompson.  Enrollment is
up by 2 students to 143.  The Teacher Amazon Pages are still open
and will be available all year.  February 15th is Picture Day, February
19th-22nd is NW District Livestock Show, February 26th-27th is Cattle,
February 28th is District Sale, February 23rd is Fire Safety for 5th/6th 
grade, and March 2nd and 3rd is P/T Conferences.
Students for the month of January were:
Pre-K - Prezlee Prada, Austin Parks
Kdg-  Amy Bencoma
1st- Bella Noland
2nd - Noah Thomas
3rd - Kenlee Morris
4th - Jesse Hedges
5th - Monica Weiman
6th - Kash Boulware

Mrs. Hopper gave the HS report. Enrollment is at 69.  District Basketball
is at Leedey,  HS Powerlifting at Wetumpka 02/15, Picture Day, NW
District Stock Show 2/19-3/1, JH Girls Regional Powerlifting at Miami
2/27, Chad Cargill ACT prep at Laverne 9/12 cost $30.00, PT
Conferences 3/2, 3/3, JH Boys Regional Powerlifting 3/2, HS Boys
Regional Powerlifting 3/3, HS Baseball 3/2 at Okeene, ACT Prep with
Shelly Harris at Canton 9-11:30 am, BPA Spring Leadership Conference
at Tulsa 3/6, 3/7, 3/8, and OYE in Oklahoma City 3/7 to 3/17.

Discussion:  Leadership report was given by Mrs. Nail.  She applied
for a $800.00 grant from the State for specialized stools,
and received it.  The stools are made for students who
have trouble sitting still in class. She was able to purchase
4 stools with the grant money, and brought one to the
board meeting to allow board to see what it looks like
and what it does.

Discussion:  Christine Thornburg addressed the board regarding
complaints she's been hearing regarding
household driveways close to school being 
blocked by cars during school events held in
the elementary gym and also during pick up
time.  Mrs. Syms stated that the pick up line
takes 10 minutes or less and that the cars
are along the north side of the street, going one way,
so not blocking any driveways. She also stated that
there is room left at the intersection to the west
for other vehicles to get through.  Board Clerk,
Eddie White ask who was complaining, and all Mrs.
Thornburg stated was some people in general.
No action was taken.  Not sure what can be done
due to anything would cost money.  The board
agreed if something specific comes about to let 
Mr. Thompson know about it.  President, Bill J
Clem stated we have bigger problems than
that to deal with.

Discussion:  The FDP-C Policy has to do with a medical exemption for chronic disease(s)
in student(s).  It was discussed among the board and was decided that a
students medical situation will be presented to the School Board, and the
School Board will look at each situation separately and vote on it.

Policy BAAB has to do with Nepotism in the work place. After discussion
among the Board members, Bill J Clem, Board President,  recommended
not hiring a spouse in certified position due to it causing conflict.  He
recommended not hiring anyone who lives under the same roof unless
used for sub or bus driver.  With further discussion, including staffing
shortages, It was agreed on that something needed to be put in place
to cover those issues, like if family member works for the school, the
related board member cannot vote.  The policy was tabled and will
be brought back next month with changes and modifications
made to the policy.
 

Discussion:  Policy GKF related to gender identity accreditation for designated
 bathrooms and changing areas.  Sharon-Mutual School has spaces
already identified.

Discussion:  Next Board Meeting will be March 8, 2023