November 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Minutes | |
|---|---|
|
I. Call to order and roll call
|
|
|
II. Consent Agenda (The board will vote to accept, reject or modify the items in one motion. If a member wishes, items may be considered on an individual basis.)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
II.A. Minutes of the October 8, 2018 regular meeting
|
|
|
II.B. Approval of encumbrances, claims, transfers and change orders in the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund and activity funds, including the following:
|
|
|
II.B.1. 2018-2019 general fund purchase orders #248-279
|
|
|
II.B.2. 2018-2019 general fund change orders as of 11-8-18 (#5-218)
|
|
|
II.B.3. 2018-2019 general fund payroll change orders as of 11-12-18
|
|
|
II.B.4. 2018-2019 building fund purchase orders 28-34
|
|
|
II.B.5. Child nutrition fund report
|
|
|
II.C. Activity fund report
|
|
|
II.D. Treasurer's report
|
|
|
III. Reports/Announcements/Meetings
|
|
|
III.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman turned the technology update portion of his report over to Mr. Karpe. Mrs. Dorman and Mrs. Sapp were also at the meeting. They had been to Comanche Schools to see how they facilitate their one-on-one Chromebooks. They went to see how it worked in the classroom and how the administration controlled the situation. They also observed how their technology personnel launched the program and maintained it. They felt the most important thing is to have the technology in place and the controls that are necessary. Comanche's restrictions have been very high, and they have loosened them over time. They have a student wi-fi network and a teacher wi-fi network and this seems to eliminate cell phone problems. It is extremely important to have a good technology foundation. There are many benefits, which include ease of preparing assignments when students are absent, easier grading, and a teacher can easily track when students turn in work. It is easy to get assignments to students who are in ISD. Teachers can assign work for whole year, but the assignments can be locked until the teacher is ready for students to access them. Parents can log in to their kids account. Comanche students pay $30/year to cover insurance on the Chromebooks. Comanche Schools have replaced smart boards with flat screens and they do not have any general use computer labs.
Mr. Chapman reviewed the membership report. He shared ACT testing results with board members. Currently, all students are required to take the ACT, not just those planning on attending college and this is reflected in the scores. The school has contracted for the remaining paving to be done and sidewalks to be installed, but weather has continued to keep that work from being done. The company is planning on being on campus as soon as the weather will allow. The Lindsay Education Foundation approved up to $4,000 for teacher grants. A total of $2,200 was applied for, the committee has met, and all requests will be recommended to be approved when the Foundation meeting is held next week. Mr. Chapman reviewed the transportation and utilities reports. The new telephone system is set to be installed beginning November 26th. Mr. Chapman arranged for a structural engineer to come and look at the basement in the elementary building. Water has been coming up in new places and Mr. Chapman wanted to be sure that was not a problem. A structural engineer was onsite and looked everything over and said there is no problem with the integrity of the beams. The water is coming up through the floor. |
|
|
III.B. Principals' Reports
|
|
|
III.B.1. Elementary
Discussion:
The elementary school celebrated Veterans Day with Kent Turner providing an assembly on Friday, talking about different branches of military. Today students welcomed veterans in the elementary building with coffee and donuts. Mrs. Boeckman and three elementary teachers will go to Comanche tomorrow to see how Chromebooks are handled in their elementary school. Mrs. Boeckman said the PASS coalition helped with Red Ribbon week. Students enjoyed themed days during the week and members of the PASS coalition visited classrooms and talked with students. The fifth grade center has been officially renamed and lettering has been installed.
|
|
|
III.B.2. Middle School
Discussion:
Mr. Ferguson was attending basketball game.
|
|
|
III.B.3. High School (including college readiness report)
Discussion:
Mr. Karpe reported the Veterans' Day assembly went well. A Pearl Harbor survivor and a World War II survivor attended. The assembly was over shortly before lunch time and a large percentage of the students took time to shake hands with the veterans and gave up part of their lunch period to do this. Mr. Karpe read the names of the students of the month. He shared that the band placed 2nd at a contest at Konawa recently and also received an outstanding percussion award. Our high school academic team has done very well and are district and regional champions. Mallory Allen, high school art student, won a contest and will have her artwork included in the summer 2018 Celebrating Art National Anthology collection. The cheerleaders attended the OSSAA Game Day competition and our girls placed 5th out of 32 groups participating. The college readiness report was included with the report on ACT results.
|
|
|
IV. Items to be considered by the Lindsay Board of Education
|
|
|
IV.A. Vote to approve, reject or modify fundraising requests.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
2 requests - special athletes - OU women's team basketball to be raffled off and band - selling beef jerky
|
|
|
IV.B. Presentation on the use of technology by Ben Parker of the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center
Discussion:
The presenter unable to attend the board meeting.
|
|
|
IV.C. Vote to approve, reject, or modify recommendation on compensation adjustment for support and certified staff in the form of a one-time stipend
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
IV.D. Vote to accept, reject, or modify recommendation on board meeting dates for the 2019 calendar year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
IV.E. Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of $2,780,000 General Obligation Building Bonds of the School District
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
IV.F. Vote to approve or reject recommendation to declare as surplus list of outdated furniture and authorize superintendent to dispose of in a manner that is in the best interest of the district
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
IV.G. Discussion and possible action to sanction the Lindsay Ag Booster Club
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bylaws were presented to board members for review.
|
|
|
IV.H. Board to consider and take action on the resignation of Kris Cummins, board seat number 3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Kris Cummins had submitted his letter to resign his Board of Education seat as of November 26, 2018.
|
|
|
V. New business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
|
|
|
VI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|