March 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Special meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order by Board President, Bill J Clem,
at 6:30 p.m. |
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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 presented the Superintendent's report. Thank you to our parents and
community. It felt good that the bond passed and shows community pride. We did what was in the best interest of the students, parents, staff, the community, and taxpayers. Board President, Bill J Clem and the rest of the board members, thanked Tecia Spray and all the others on the committee for all of their hard work. Tecia said she would like any feed back that is heard good or bad, they are going to send "Thank You's: to the people who voted, and they are going to cross reference voter registration lists to see who they missed contacting. Mr. Thompson will get quotes on transportation vehicles and schedule a special meeting for board to look at the options. He told everyone to remember the following dates: March 12th-Set the sale of the bonds at 6:35 p.m., April 2nd-the sale of the bonds 12:00 p.m., and May 16th-the sale of the bonds will be closed, and we should receive funds around this date. He talked about where we go from here, that we must have a plan to address the needs of our students, and that we decide what the needs are. Legislative Issues-Need to have more productive environment and stop the negative rhetoric, keep local control-Bond Election Dates, do not pass any unfunded mandates, and keep their politics out of our communities. He does believe that the Virtual Days may need to be updated. Funding- He does think there will be a push to do another teacher pay raise, possible Support Staff one time pay raise of $2,500.00, possible money to deal with inflation, and tax cuts look like a real possibility. The Region 2 meeting is coming up April 23rd at Laverne. Board members will receive 3 hours of credit for attending. Mr. Thompson and Eddie White are definitely attending. He again reminded everyone to contact their legislatures. |
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7. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT- JEFF THOMPSON AND TERRI HOPPER
Discussion:
Mr. Thompson presented the elementary report. Enrollment is 136, the
Teacher Amazon Pages are still open and will be available all year, no school March 15th and 29th, Spring Break March 18th-22nd. Students of the month-February Pre-K - Clay Steadman Pre-K - Wade Smith Kind. - Preslynn Lieswald 1st - Kaylin Cole 2nd - Haidyn James 3rd - Amy Paez 4th - Crey White 4th - Kenlee Morris 5th - Raelynn Majors 6th - Austyn Veach Mrs. Hopper presented the high school report. Enrollment is down a couple at 78, JH Boys Powerlifting at El Reno 3/14/24, HS Boys Powerlifting at El Reno 3/16/24, HS Track at Fairview 3/26/24, JH Academic at S-M 3/27/24, SWIM at SWOSU 3/28/24, JH Track at Okeene 04/01/24, Graduation/Spring Sports pics 04/02/24, State Testing begins 4/3/24, FCCLA State Convention at Tulsa 04/10-04/11/24, and Prom at Moose Lodge in Woodward 04/13/24. |
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8. LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT:
Discussion:
Mrs. Nail stated that the students need to know more things
to compete in the academic meets. |
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9. Presentation of Audit for FY 2023 to be given
by Jay States, CPA, with S & B CPA's & Associates, PLLC. Board to consider and take action on the final report.
Discussion:
Jay States, Auditor, went over the 2022-2023 school year
audit with the board. There were no findings reported.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board to consider and take action on FFA and Sports
Banquet
Discussion:
The Booster Club and FFA are working together to have one
banquet to honor both sets of students on the same night. There will be dinner served, then the FFA banquet followed by the Sports banquet. Jill Syms, Assistant Elementary Principal, stated that Buffalo has done it this way and has had good success with it. Eddie White, Clerk, ask why it couldn't be in the gym, instead of Ag barn, so chairs and tables wouldn't have to be moved multiple times. Bill J Clem, Board President, and Eddie White, Clerk, stated they like each one to be separate. Daniel Lee, member, and Levi Spencer, member both agreed that putting it together would have more support. Daniel Lee, member, suggested trying it that way this year and if it doesn't work change it back next year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Proposed executive session for the board to discuss the
employment of the Certified, Support, and Summer personnel. Exhibit 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) Employee list attached. |
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12. Vote to convene in to executive session.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Vote to return to open session, and Executive
Compliance Statement read.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Board to consider and take action on hiring of
Certified, Support, and Summer personnel listed on the attachment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Board to consider and take action on hiring
new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
Discussion:
Tracy Johnson to be hired as Speech Therapist.
We will share her with Arnett Public School. Due to us having more students in need of ST, Arnett will pay 1/3 of her salary and benefits and we will pay the rest,
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Board to consider and take action on renewal
of contract for FY 2024 Audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Board to consider and take action on the current year
Absenteeism Medical Absence Policy for 2023-2024.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. NEW BUSINESS
Discussion:
Mrs. Syms presented members with a cheerleading
handbook. She states the last time it was updated was in 2018. The only part she thought needed to be updated is the demerit part.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. SIGN DOCUMENTS
Discussion:
Members of the School Board signed:
Contract and Addendum for Jeff Thompson, Superintendent Contract for Brad Shryock, JH/HS Principal Contract for Jay States, S & B CPA's & Associates, Audit for 2023-2024 |
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20. SCHEDULE OF THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
Discussion:
The next board meeting will be held:
Special Board Meeting March 12th at 6:35 p.m. Special Board Meeting April 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting April 15th at 6:30 p.m. |
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21. ADJOURNMENT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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