Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:45pm - Board of Education Regular meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Discussion:
Meeting called to order at 6:46 p.m. by Board President, Bill J Clem.
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SALUTE TO THE OKLAHOMA FLAG
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4. INNVOCATION
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5. STANDING RESOLUTIONS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
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5.2. SCHEDULE OF BILLS AND REPORTS
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: JEFF THOMPSON
Discussion:
Mr. Thompson has nothing to report at this time.
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7. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT- JEFF THOMPSON AND TERRI HOPPER
Discussion:
Mr. Thompson reported on the Elementary. Enrollment is at 134.
He reminded all that the Teacher Amazon Pages are still open and will be available all year. The Book Fair was a huge success. Thank you to Ms. Bri and all of the Elementary parents who volunteered. The Veteran's Day program was awesome. Ms. Beers did a great job preparing the children for it. November 15th will be the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. It is free but donations will be accepted. November 20th 5th/6th grade basketball vs Leedey at 4:30 p.m., November 27th 5th/6th grade basketball at Fargo 4:30 p.m., December 11th 5th/6th grade basketball vs Waynoka 4:30 p.m. December 4th-8th we'll be having the Christmas Store, December 5th -Christmas Program, and December 14th will be Movie Day with early release. Student of the month for the month of October: PreK - Angel Jaquez Kind. - Madalynn Huff 1st - Trace Sharpton 2nd - Ana Marin 3rd - Kashlynn Bellows 4th - Gabby Belis 4th - Luke Spray 5th - Julia Shadrick 6th - Alyssa Frey Mrs. Hopper gave the High School Report. Enrollment is 85. The Ellis County JH Tournament will be 11/16 and 11/18, Vaping Presentation 11/15, first HS basket- ball game 11/17 at Taloga, OK Career Guide Grades 7th grade thru 12th grade 11/20 and 11/21. HPTC 8th grade tours will be 11/29, Character Minutes on 12/6, and Cimarron HS Tournament 12/7 - 12/9. |
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8. LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT:
Discussion:
Mr. Thompson announced that the Trophy Auction was a big success.
He wanted to thank Mr. Coon for all the moving of tables and chairs he has had to do lately. Also a big thank you to Ms. Bri for all of her work setting up and tearing down the book fair, and to Ms. Beers for going from one program to the next and having the children prepared. They are all truly appreciated. Gracie Mabra then addressed the board members and visitors. She stated that November 2nd they started a new FCA group. She said they felt it was a good time to start it up again. It will give students a safe place to gather, and students will be able to hold each other accountable. Mrs. Shyrock added that Gracie is the President of FCA. |
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9. BOARD TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO
ADJUNCT ERICA NAIL FOR 6TH GRADE WORLD GEOGRAPHY-WESTERN HEMISPHERE.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. BOARD TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON REGULAR BOARD
MEETING DATES FOR THE 2024 SCHOOL YEAR.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. BOARD TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON
TRANSPORTATION BOND.
Discussion:
Mr. Thompson first discussed the financing and how he always
looks at the best practice. A 1.4 million dollar bond could be over 2 years with no tax increase. Mr. Thompson stated that the Resolution has to be done before December 20th, so we have to have the numbers by December Board Meeting , so Matt Richert, Financial advisor with Stephen H McDonald, can come to meeting and give us numbers. The Bond will be put in to legal language, placed on the ballot and voted on March 5th, 2024. The estimated vehicle cost will be as follows: Ford AG Pickuo $80,000.00 Miscellaneous Vehicle $35,000.00 Chevy Suburban $70,000.00 International White Bus $115,000.00 53 Passenger-No AC $125,000.00 53 Passenger-AC $145,000.oo 36 Passenger Activity Bus $175,000.00 28 Passenger $125,000.00 After a long discussion on what is really needed for the school, and numbers put to paper it was decided to go with the following: 2 Small White Buses 4 53 Passenger Buses with AC 2 Suburbans 1 Ag Pickup 2 Miscellaneous vehicles 1 36 Passenger Activity Bus (no air brakes) 1 29 Passenger Bus The school's 65 passenger bus, and the best suburban will be saved for extra vehicles.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. BOARD TO DISCUSS FUTURE BUILDING
BOND ISSUES.
Discussion:
The Building Bond issue was discussed with several different ideas given.
Mr. Thompson informed the committee members present that timing is critical. He also stated that most people don't know this, but 88-92% of bond issue is paid by outside entities. He said all he is interested in is helping the budget, and giving every student a modern classroom. The committee was encouraged to meet, call or get out and see what the community allows, and report to the board what they are hearing, so the next step can be taken. Mr. Coon stated that everyone has to be unified to make this work. Mrs. Syms said it’s all about the kids, so put the kids first. |
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13. NEW BUSINESS
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14. SIGN DOCUMENTS
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15. SCHEDULE OF THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
Discussion:
The next Board Meeting will be Wednesday December 13, 2023.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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