January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting
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I. Call to order and roll call of members
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II. Possible action to adjourn meeting to the high school library in order to practice social distancing
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. 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.)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.A. Minutes of the December 14, 2020 regular meeting.
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III.B. Approval of encumbrances, claims, transfers and change orders in the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund and activity funds, including the following:
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III.B.1. 2020-2021 general fund change orders as of 1/8/2021, totaling ($5,238.16)
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III.B.2. 2020-2021 general fund purchase orders #309-320 ,totaling $20,449.75
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III.B.3. 2020-2021 general fund payroll change orders as of 1/8/2021,totaling $7,773.47
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III.B.4. 2020-2021 building bond fund 38 purchase order #2, totaling $417.00
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III.B.5. 2020-2021 building fund change orders as of 1/8/2021 purchase order #9, totaling $1,500.00
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III.B.6. Child nutrition fund report
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III.B.7. Activity fund report
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III.B.8. Treasurer's report
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IV. Reports/Announcements/ Meetings
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IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman started his report with membership. We have 1166 students enrolled, 220 of those students are virtual. Our high school has the most virtual with 30%. He moved on to Covid 19 vaccines. South Central Medical will be administrating vaccines to any staff member who wishes to be vaccinated as soon as it comes available. The board stressed safety precautions still need to be in place even if the person has been vaccinated. January is school board member appreciation month and Mr. Chapman expressed his thanks to each of the board members and gave each one a token of his appreciation. Mr. Chapman attended an OSSAA meeting this month and expressed to the board the concerns from many school about the classification for sports. Several school in the state are upset about private school being in the same classification as public schools. He will keep the board updated on this situation. Due to an error with the county court house, Mr. Chapman stated we will hold special meetings instead of regular meetings for the year 2021. We will not be able to address new business during these meetings. He expressed his apologizes. Mr. Chapman reviewed the transportation and utilities report with the board.
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IV.B. Principals' Reports
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IV.B.1. Elementary
Discussion:
Mr. Burrell gave the elementary report. He stated 15 new students were enrolled after Christmas break. These students were previously virtual students and now they are on campus. The elementary sill has several students quarantined due to Covid 19, but no new positive cases have been reported in students. He stated grades went out last week for the 1st semester. He encouraged teachers to work with students and parents during this difficult time.
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IV.B.2. Middle School
Discussion:
Mr.. Ferguson gave the Middle School report. He went over the students of the month. He stated he had several students come back after the Christmas break that were previously virtual. The students were excited to be back on campus. The academic team recently participated in a meet and they have a few more to finish up the season. Mr. Ferguson gave the athletic report. The basketball tournament went very well this past weekend. We ware able to play in both gyms. Next week the high school basketball will travel to Jones.
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IV.B.3. High School
Discussion:
Mr. Karpe gave the High School report. He went over the students of the month. He stated he still had several students on the virtual program. He has noticed a decrease in discipline problems. He is able to focus his attention on other matters now. He is working closely with teachers and parents to make sure students are finishing their virtual work.
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V. Items to be considered by the Lindsay Board of Education
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V.A. Vote to approve, reject or modify fundraising requests.
Discussion:
There were no new fundraising request.
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V.B. Vote to convene in executive session for the purpose of evaluating the building principals as provided in Title 70 O.S. 5-118 and Title 20 O.S. Section 307 B (1) of the Open Meeting Law
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.C. Acknowledge board's return to open session
Discussion:
Board president, Gena Fletcher, acknowledge the board's return to open session at 8:35 p.m.
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V.D. Executive session minutes compliance statement
Discussion:
Gena Fletcher, president, gave the executive session minutes compliance statement, stating the board had met in executive session for the purpose shown on the agenda and that no vote was taken during the executive session.
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V.E. Discussion and possible action on purchase of property (West 10 feet of Lot 2 and the West 38 feet of the East 40 feet of Lot 2 of Block 27 in the Park Place Addition to the City of Lindsay, Garvin County, Oklahoma)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.F. Discussion and possible action to adopt updated board policy as of January 11, 2021
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman stated the only changes made to the board policy were to bring the policy up to date with current laws.
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V.G. Discussion and possible action to lease 60 acres of land to highest bidder for the 2021 calendar year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
(Tract 1: The SW ¼ of the SW ¼ and W1/2 of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 10, Township 4 North, Range 4 west of the Indian Base and Meridian, Garvin county, Oklahoma. Tract 2: The SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 10, Township 4 North, Range 4 West of the Indian Base and Meridian, Garvin County, Oklahoma).
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V.H. Discussion and possible action on personnel items as follows:
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V.H.1. Take action on any resignations/ retirements received to date
Discussion:
No new resignations or retirements
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V.H.2. Employment
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V.H.2.1. Superintendent for the 2021-2022 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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