October 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to order and roll call
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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.
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II.A. Minutes of the September 9, 2019 regular meeting
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II.B. Approval of encumbrances, claims, transfers and change orders in the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund, building bond fund (31), transportation bond fund (32), and activity funds, including the following:
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II.B.1. 2019-2020 general fund purchase orders #240-277, totaling $30,422.10
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II.B.2. 2019-2020 general fund change orders as of 10-10-19, totaling ($82.00)
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II.B.3. 2019-2020 general fund payroll change orders as of 10-14-19, totaling $14,096.21
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II.B.4. 2019-2020 building fund purchase orders #16-23, totaling $16,478.21
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II.B.5. Child nutrition fund report
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II.B.6. 2019-2020 child nutrition fund purchase orders #30-32, totaling $1,164.00
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II.B.7. 2019-2020 child nutrition fund payroll change orders as of 10-14-19, totaling $515.35
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II.B.8. 2019-2020 building bond fund (31) purchase orders 17-24, totaling $237,314.13
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II.B.9. 2019-2020 building bond fund (31) change order as of 10-10-19, totaling $7,134.00
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II.B.10. 2019-2020 transportation bond fund (32) purchase orders #3-4, totaling $187,027.00
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II.C. Activity fund report
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II.D. Treasurer's report
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III. Reports/Announcements/Meetings
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III.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman began his report with membership. The report showed enrollment down by eight students from last year. He spoke to the board members about Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (Tax increment financing dedicates tax increments within a certain defined district to finance the debt that is issued to pay for the project.) If the city passes a TIF it will reduce the advalorem taxes the school will receive for the specified area of the TIF. Mr. Chapman wanted board members to be aware of the possibility of this happening. He said he would not be able to support a TIF due to potential financial impact on the school. The middle school roof has been completed and work is almost done on the awning being constructed at the middle school entrance. Mr. Chapman shared that the district is one to one on technology for students. He also shared information about the staff development training done last Friday. The Potts Family Foundation sponsored the showing of a documentary film "Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope". The film addresses how adverse childhood experiences influence futhre behavior and health. There is curriculum available and Mr. Chapman wants to implement it in our school district. Locally there is a "Handle with Care" program where law enforcement can advise school administrators that a student should be "handled with care" in the event that a parent has been incarcerated, etc. Administrators are not told what has actually happened, they are just notified that a student may be having difficulty. Mr. Chapman reviewed the transportation report and utilities summary with the board.
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III.B. Principals' Reports
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III.B.1. Elementary
Discussion:
Mrs. Boeckman began her report by saying the early release for staff training has been very beneficial for her staff. Not only does it give opportunity for training, but she is able to have time with her staff more often. The Leopard Nation Wellness Station has also been beneficial to the elementary, especially the office staff. Students are being seen and cared for on a regular basis by the staff at the Wellness Station. Vision and hearing screenings will begin next week. An assembly concerning bullying will be held next week.
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III.B.2. Middle School
Discussion:
Mr. Ferguson shared the names of students of month. The awning being constructed at the north entrance to the middle school is progressing well and students and staff are excited about it. A portion of the funding for this project came from middle school student council., Mr. Ferguson said there are several electives this year that are very popular - computers, current events, and speech and drama. Mr. Adams is overseeing the robotics program and the academic team is currently undefeated. Several middle school teachers received grants from the Lindsay Education Foundation and were very appreciative of the Foundation's support. The band will participate in competition at Lawton tomorrow. The band has been doing very well, high school football is 5-1, junior high football is doing well and cross country will be going to regionals this coming Saturday.
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III.B.3. High School (including presentation by robotics class, remediation and drop out report, information on continuing with ACT)
Discussion:
As part of the report for high school, several students participating in robotics gave a demonstration for board members. During his report Mr. Karpe read the names of high school students of the month. He also gave the remediation and drop out report and said that Lindsay students are going to continue to take the ACT test, rather than changing to the SAT. He mentioned numerous things being offered to keep students interested in being at school. A few of these things are the robotics class, e-sports, concurrent enrollment, and Lindsay Personalized Academic Center (LPAC) where students can complete studies online at their own pace. He hopes by providing varied opportunities students will be encouraged to remain in school and help improve our drop out rate.
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IV. Items to be considered by the Lindsay Board of Education
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IV.A. Vote to approve, reject or modify fundraising requests.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.B. Discussion and possible action on a site access agreement with Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The agreement would allow Verizon to come onto property and place a cell tower in the northwest corner of the fair barn property. If the condition of the ground is suitable for building the tower, the agreement would be for five years and the company would pay $500 to $600 per month for use of the property.
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IV.C. Discussion and possible action on an agreement for VISA Purchasing Card with the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.D. Discussion and possible action on Title I Program Plans for Lindsay Elementary School and Lindsay Middle School
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.E. Discussion and possible action on the 2020 Annual School Election Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.F. Discussion and possible action on the Estimate of Needs and final budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.G. Discussion and possible action on personnel items as follows:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.G.1. Take action on any resignations/retirements received to date
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IV.G.2. Employment
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IV.G.2.1. Adjunct instructor - World History (2)
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V. New business
Discussion:
Under new business Mr. Chapman mentioned Senator Scott and Representative Roe have been in our school several times over the last few weeks and have been very complimentary of our school district.
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VI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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