October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM - Board of Education Special Meeting
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I. Call to order and roll call of members and conduct a hearing on Superintendent's recommended termination of Danny Moore using the following order of procedure:
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I.A. A. The Board President will convene the hearing and state the purpose of the hearing.
B. Opening Statement by the parties. C. Presentation of the Superintendent's evidence and testimony followed by cross-examination of witnesses by Danny Moore or his representative. D. Questions by Board Members E. Presentation of Danny Moore's evidence and testimony followed by cross-examination of Danny Moore's witnesses by Superintendent. F. Questions by Board Members G. Closing arguments by Superintendent H. Closing arguments by Danny Moore
Discussion:
Mr. Karpe-Opening Statement
Danny Moore was terminated on the following basis: unauthorized use of school vehicle, refusal to follow instructions by the superintendent, poor workmanship, and termination is in the best interests of Lindsay Public Schools. Mr. Danny Moore Opening Statement He stated he has never had poor working habits. He has worked for Kent Toleman, BJ Toleman and several people around town. BJ Toleman will speak on his behalf later. Mr. Moore feels like he has been blamed for things he did not do. He feels Mr. Karpe did not give him any chance to defend himself for what he was terminated for. He stated his lawyer is Jake Ytrri out of Pauls Valley, OK 405-989-7152. His lawyer could not be her today. Mr. Moore called the following witnesses BJ Toleman and Tom Herrin. |
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II. Discussion and vote on a motion to convene in executive session to discuss the recommended termination of Danny Moore and to deliberate possible Findings of Facts. 25 O.S. 307 (b)(1)
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III. Discussion and vote on a motion to reconvene in open session.
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IV. Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement
Discussion:
Michael Holden read the executive session minutes compliance announcement.
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V. Discussion and vote to approve or disapprove the findings of fact with respect to recommended termination of Danny Moore.
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Discussion:
The Findings of Fact was as follows: employee Danny Moore used a school vehicle for personal use, he refused to follow the superintendent's instructions, and had poor workmanship. The Lindsay Board of Education felt it was in the best interest of Lindsay Public Schools to uphold the termination of Danny Moore.
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VI. Discussion and vote to approve or disapprove the recommended termination of Danny Moore
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VII. Discussion and vote on motion to instruct the Superintendent to notify Danny Moore of the Board's decision, including the basis of the decision and the finding of fact by certified mail, return receipt requested.
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VIII. Adjourn
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