Putnam City Schools

Members present: Melinda Johnson, president; Julie Jenison, vice-president; Gail LoPresto, Sue Sullivan, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – BARBARA CRUMP, APOLLO ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL.

Barbara Crump, Apollo Elementary Principal, gave an inspirational message, led in a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – ELEMENTARY TESTING OVERVIEW AND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL API DATA – SUE KUNTZE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND DR. MELANI MOUSE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION.

Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, presented Core Curriculum test score data comparisons for 2003 and 2004. Our latest test scores show the percent of district 5th graders scoring satisfactory or above for math was 75 percent; reading, 74 percent; science, 80 percent; social studies, 64 percent; and writing, 62 percent.

Mrs. Kuntze and Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education both briefed board members on school performance data (API and AYP). The good news is that all elementary and middle schools achieved the target performance goals in attendance and percentage tested areas for all subgroups in 3rd, 5th, and 8th grades. In addition, all middle schools made their target performance goals for reading and math in all subgroups reflected in their 8th grade student populations.

Six schools fell short of making AYP in 2004. Each school must hit target scores in reading, math, attendance, and percent of students tested in each of 11 different subgroups of students (all students, black students, Asian students, English Language Learners, etc.). This is a total of 44 opportunities to succeed or miss the AYP. Schools must meet all targets for all measurable student groups in order to make AYP.

Apollo Elementary missed making AYP because of reading scores by regular education students. Central Intermediate fell short due to reading scores by economically disadvantaged students; Hilldale fell short because of reading scores by regular education, economically disadvantaged and all students, as well as math scores by students in the same three subgroups. Tulakes missed making AYP because of reading scores by regular education, economically disadvantaged and all students; Western Oaks Elementary fell short of AYP in reading and math because of scores by regular education, economically disadvantaged and all students; and Wiley Post Elementary did not make AYP because of math scores by economically disadvantaged students.

One school, Apollo Elementary, has been identified for school improvement. The district is working on a plan, as required by law, to allow students to transfer to other schools. The district is also providing or planning positive interventions such as tutoring, after school academic services, and a full-time ESL specialist. Assistance in test data analysis will help staff identify areas in which students need additional instructional interventions to achieve at higher levels.

Across the state, 107 elementary and middle schools have been identified for school improvement. Apollo is one of 76 in the first year of school improvement status.

ITEM #3 - Public Participation.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #4 - Consent Agenda: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting September 20, 2004.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200502718 to 200503128 inclusive for time period September 15, 2004 through September 28, 2004 for the 2005-2005 school year with the exception of purchase order number 200503074 for Triangle A & E.

c. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

d. Contract with MAX Teaching, Inc. (Mark Forget) to present three (3) 6-hour workshops for middle and high school teachers February 1 – 3, 2005. (Title V, Project 555, $7,300.00)

e. Approval of Gifted Education Plan for Putnam City Schools for the 2004-2005 school year.

f. School Activity Fund-raisers including Apollo Elementary, Fall pictures ($450.00); Central Elementary, fill film cans with quarters from family and friends ($5,000.00); Coronado Elementary, pizza dinner ($200.00), Fall pictures ($2,000.00); Dennis Elementary, Fall and Spring pictures ($2,000.00), sell chorus T-shirts ($100.00); Downs Elementary, sell Okarche cinnamon rolls ($300.00); Harvest Hill Elementary, sell chorus T-shirts ($120.00), skating party at Rockin’ Roller Rink ($600.00); Kirkland Elementary, Fall and Spring pictures ($1,200.00), Hat day Fridays ($300.00); Lake Park Elementary, Fall and Spring pictures ($2,500.00), donations only ($8,000.00); Northridge Elementary, Fall pictures ($3,200.00); Overholser Elementary, Fall and Spring pictures ($5,500.00); Rollingwood Elementary, Music program tapes sold ($300.00), sell M & M’s candy ($90.00); Tulakes Elementary, donuts for Dads ($50.00), "Kids for the Cure" and "Hats for Cancer" ($1,200.00); Western Oaks Elementary, Rollerland Skating (3 events) ($200.00), sell chorus T-shirts ($638.00), Carnival ($4,000.00), Skate-time school program ($1,500.00), Fall individual pictures ($1,000.00); Wiley Post Elementary, Book Fair ($1,500.00); Will Rogers Elementary, sell Halloween candygrams ($100.00); Windsor Hills Elementary, sell items from student store ($400.00); Central Elementary, Central Intermediate, Coronado, Dennis, Harvest Hills, Hilldale, Kirkland, Lake Park, Northridge, Rollingwood, Tulakes, Western Oaks, Wiley Post, Will Rogers, sell authors’ books in conjunction with author visits (from $0 up to $200.00 per school); Central Middle School, sucker sale ($75.00); Cooper Middle School, Yearbook ads ($1,500.00), selling donuts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, car wash, and candles ($600.00); Putnam City West, Hideaway Pizza Stuff the Bug ($300.00).

g. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

h. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City North drama students to New York City to attend Broadway shows, acting workshops, and backstage tours.

2. Putnam City North orchestra students to Boston, Massachusetts to attend the Heritage Music Festivals Festival of Gold.

i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 200503074 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 200503074 ($300.00) for Triangle A & E. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, abstain; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM#7 – consideration of and votE ON RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE RIVERDEEP DESTINATION MATH AND READING PROGRAMS FOR CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. (PARTNERSHIP GRANT, $15,000)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the recommendation to purchase Riverdeep Destination Math and Reading Programs for Central Intermediate School. (Partnership Grant, $15,000) Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE RIVERDEEP DESTINATION MATH AND READING PROGRAMS FOR WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY. (PARTNERSHIP GRANT, $15,000)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the recommendation to purchase Riverdeep Destination Math and Reading Programs for Will Rogers Elementary. (Partnership Grant, $15,000) Julie Jenson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #9 – consideration of and vote on appointment of members to the districtwide gifted committee and the local advisory committee for the putnam city gifted program.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve appointment of members to the Districtwide Gifted Committee and the Local Advisory Committee for the Putnam City Gifted Program. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON CONTRACT FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND LOBBYING SHEET.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve contract for Career and Technology Programs and Lobbying Sheet. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #11 – consideration of and vote on appointment of new members to the district professional development committee.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve appointment of new members to the District Professional Development Committee. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #12 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Dr. Capps reported that Elizabeth Bailey, Secondary Language Arts Curriculum Specialist, has been honored with the Barbara Spriestersbach Award for Excellence in Teaching. Elizabeth was presented the award by the Oklahoma Association of School Library Media Specialists sponsored by the State Department of Education.

Kirkland Elementary had 11 students who had art work displayed at the 2004 Oklahoma Junior Art Exhibition at the City Arts Center. Five of the 11 were awarded the Merit of Distinction.

Dr. Capps also recognized April Grace who is new to Hefner Middle School this year as an Administrative Intern.

ITEM#13 – board comments.

Gail LoPresto thanked Sue Kuntze and Dr. Melani Mouse for providing test data and API and AYP information. She said she enjoyed attending open houses at Putnam City West High School and Mayfield Middle School. She also enjoyed participating in a 2-mile fun run at Coronado Heights Elementary School.

Jerry Cramer thanked administrators for the testing information presented. He congratulated middle school staff for their work in raising their test scores and API.

Julie Jenison thanked administrators for the testing information as well. She congratulated Central Intermediate and Will Rogers Elementary for winning grants to place new technology in their schools, and said she looked forward to seeing the results of their efforts.

Sue Sullivan expressed appreciation for the testing data presented.

Melinda Johnson thanked Dr. Mouse and Sue Kuntze for the presentation on testing and API.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

ITEM #1 - CALL TO ORDER AND RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND ABSENT.

The meeting was called to order by President Melinda Johnson at 4:30 p.m. Members recorded present were Melinda Johnson, president; Julie Jenison, vice president; Sue Sullivan, Gail LoPresto, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM #2 - CONDUCT A WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING ANY MATTER OF DISTRICT BUSINESS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCIAL ISSUES, PERSONNEL ISSUES, EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES, ENROLLMENT, AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES’ ISSUES. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM.

Dr. Jim Capps, Superintendent, and members of the administrative staff met with Board members and conducted a work session.

• Information was presented on the latest class counts and student enrollment.
• New housing additions are being developed west of Council Road. Implications for enrollment and growth for Putnam City were discussed.
• Student enrollment in 9th grade decreases by the time the same students graduate from high school.
• Putnam City may need another Bond Election in September or October, 2005. Many needs for Bond money were discussed.
• Information was presented on staffing additions.
• Requests were made to always respond to email communication between administrators and board members. This will confirm an email has been received.

ITEM #3– CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.