Putnam City Board of Education Meeting Minutes
August 2005


BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m.

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, August 1, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – GLEN KASTNER.

Glen Kastner, Director of Special Services led in an inspirational message, moment of silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

item # 3 – 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. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting July 18, 2005.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 600222134 through 602252705 for the time period July 15 – 25, 2005 for the 2005-2006 school year with the exception of 602252705 for Triangle A & E.

c. Renewal of contract with Intercept, Inc. (Canine Narcotics Detection Program).($12,936.00, General Fund 06-11)

d. Renewal of contract for Occupational Therapy for the 2005-2006 school year. (Not to exceed $39,900.00, Federal Funds 621)

e. Renewal of Vo-Tech Transportation Contract with Francis Tuttle for the 2005-2006 school year.

f. Contract with Patty Draper, Speech Language Pathologist/Independent Contractor. (IDEA B Federal Funds, Project 621, not to exceed $35.00 per hour)

g. Renewal contract with Harli Reeves, School Psychologist/Independent Contractor. (IDEA B Federal Funds, Project 621, not to exceed $30,000.00)

h. Renewal contract with Mariana Navas-Alvarez, Speech Language Pathologist/Independent Contractor. (Project 613, not to exceed $7,500.00)

i. Renewal contract with Betty Crow, School Psychologist/Independent Contractor. (IDEA B Federal Funds Project 621, not to exceed $30,000.00)

j. Cooperative Letter of Agreement between the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc. and Putnam City Schools.

k. Renewal contract with Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).

l. Renewal contract for Audio logical Services. (Federal Funds Project 621, not to exceed $7,500.00)

m. Renewal contract with Putnam City United Methodist Church Child Development Center.

n. School Activity Fund Subaccount Requests.

o. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

p. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

q. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

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

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 602252705 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve purchase order number 602252705 for Triangle A & E. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, abstain; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEPHEN H. MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS FINANCIAL CONSULTANT TO THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR ($30,000.00).

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the employment of Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. as Financial Consultant to the Putnam City School District for the 2005-2006 school year. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Stephen H. McDonald, of Stephen H. McDonald and Associates, has been the district financial consultant for the past several years. The original contract was adopted on July 6, 2005. Renewal is necessary each fiscal year for the sale and issuance of bonds.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO TAKE ACTION ON TWO SEPARATE RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CALLING AND HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.

Sue Sullivan introduced Mr. Steve McDonald who explained that the Board would be voting on two separate resolutions: the Building Bonds and the Transportation Bonds.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the first resolution for the Building Bond. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Gail LoPresto stated that she wanted more time to look over the bond project list which was not included in the agenda. Vote: LoPresto, nay; Cramer, nay; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the Transportation resolution. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye, Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The district needs to keep the millage rate at approximately 15 mills, which is necessary to insure no tax increase to our patrons. In order to continue our eligibility for MAPS for Kids funds, the district bonded indebtedness must remain at 50% or higher.

If approved by voters, the bonds will provide phones in every classroom, replacement of older models of computers in classrooms throughout the district, and the erection of classroom walls at the district’s two remaining open-concept elementary schools, Wiley Post and Harvest Hills. The bond project list contains an assortment of other improvements, including heating and air-conditioning systems at 14 schools, renovation of science labs at three schools, and more than $2.4 million worth of new buses. Projects would start as early as spring, 2006. Bond money would be issued to the district in yearly increments, with other projects beginning in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Putnam City voters will vote on bonds totaling $31,905,000.00 when they go to polls on Tuesday, October 11, 2005.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2 AND 3 FOR HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. ($16,274.00, 2000 BOND 37-184)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve Change Order Number 2 and 3 for Hefner Middle School construction project. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

These change orders were necessary to complete the project. Change order number 2 is to relocate plumbing systems and modify boys and girls restrooms, re-route fire line as required by the City of Oklahoma City, and install PVC under slab. Change order number 3 will provide additional structural support as per engineer’s request.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE BID SUBMITTED BY CACTUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR MOTION SENSORS AT ALL SITES. ($325,000.00, 2003 BOND 37-265)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve the bid submitted by Cactus Construction Company for motion sensors at all sites. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The 2003 Bond allowed for the installation of motion sensors in every school site. The motion sensors will automatically turn the lights on when motion is sensed in the hallways. Not only does this provide added safety and security but also conserves energy. Additionally, if an intruder enters the building, the security camera images will be enhanced. Cactus Construction Company has successfully completed several projects for the district.

ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Congratulations to Windsor Hills Elementary, which received notice that they are the recipient of the Oklahoma ACTS grant. They will receive $50,000.00 for technology and another $25,000.00 for professional development.

ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto expressed her concerns about not receiving the bond item information in advance of the board meeting.

Jerry Cramer said he voted against the first bond proposition not because of problems with bond items, but because he would have appreciated more time to digest the information. He also thanked Glen Kastner for his inspirational message at the beginning of the board meeting.

Melinda Johnson thanked Dr. Capps for the Putnam City Center tour after the July 18th meeting. She also thanked Food Services for providing refreshments at the meeting.

Julie Jenison also said she enjoyed the Putnam City Center tour. She is very happy for Janet Oden, Director of the Academy. She also said Dr. Capps sent out requests for bond items a few months earlier.

Sue Sullivan said it would have been good to have had information about bond items earlier, but that she was comfortable with all items on the list and recognized the time constraints for calling the election. She said she was looking forward to the new school year.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 5:45 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.



BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m.

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, August 15, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ELIZABETH BAILEY.

Elizabeth Bailey, Language Arts Curriculum Specialist, led in an inspirational message, moment of silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

item # 3 – 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. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting August 1, 2005.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 600222134 through 602985705 for the time period July 15 – August 8, 2005 for the 2005-2006 school year.

c. Renewal of contract with the City of Oklahoma City for school crossing guards for the 2005-2006 school year.

d. Renewal agreement with the University of Central Oklahoma Department of Nursing.

e. Renewal agreement with the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma.

f. Renewal agreement with The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma for the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.

g. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FUND-RAISERS

Board of Education Meeting

August 15, 2005

APOLLO

Activity / Subaccount Water bottle sale / General $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing (teaching resources/instructional materials)

CENTRAL ELEM.

Activity / Subaccount Various fundraisers throughout the year, $ 650.00

Date: Ongoing inc. hat day, face painting, pencilgrams, etc.

/ General (cancer fund)

CENTRAL INTERM.

Activity / Subaccount Various fundraisers throughout the year, inc. $ 15,000.00

Date: Ongoing selling items before school, at lunch and at

special activities, admission to teacher vs.

student competition, and individual students

selling various items / Camp Classen

(Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount All-4-Kids fundraiser, catalogs, peelers, candy, $ 12,000.00

Date: Aug. 25-Sept. 13 wrapping paper, gift items / General (playground

equipment, technology, field trips, and other

school projects)

CORONADO

Activity / Subaccount Cougar Care before and after school childcare / $ 5,000.00

Date: Aug. 18 – May 7 Cougar Care (misc. supplies and school expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Cancer fundraisers throughout the year, inc. $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing funny hair day, pj day, weird sock day, etc.

(last Fri. of each month) / Cancer fund OMRF (district philanthropy project)

Activity / Subaccount Recycle old cell phones / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (student recognition and student activities)

Activity / Subacount Sell Cougar clothing and bracelets / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (student recognition, student supplies, furniture,

technology, student incentives, teacher incen-

tives, etc.)

DENNIS

Activity / Subaccount Sell various food items on Spirit Days / $ 2,500.00

Date: Ongoing General (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount Sell school supply packets/assignment books/ $ 100.00

Date: August/September (curriculum, student awards and incentives,

school improvement, teacher/office supplies,

furniture and equipment)

Activity / Subaccount Recycling of used ink cartridges / General $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (purchase of ink supplies for printers)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Before and after daycare / Daycare $25,000.00

Date: Ongoing (payroll, materials/supplies for daycare,

curriculum materials, staff development

expenses, office supplies and school beautification)

Activity / Subaccount Abitibi Recycling / General $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom, curriculum, and office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Target Cards / General $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom, curriculum, and office supplies)

HARVEST HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Before & after school childcare / Daycare $10,000.00

Date: Ongoing (daycare supplies, payroll, office supplies,

classroom supplies, professional development,

school beautification)

Activity / Subaccount Sell school T-shirts and sweatshirts / General $ 1,000.00

Date: August – October (incentives for students, school grounds beauti-

fication, office supplies, classroom supplies,

professional development)

Activity / Subaccount Hat Days / Cancer Research Fund $ 1,500.00

Date: 1st Friday/monthly (cancer fund )

HILLDALE

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / Foods $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies, incentives for students and

teachers, honor choir, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Sell T-shirts / General $ 200.00

Date: August-September (PE equipment)

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Library Media $ 800.00

Date: August 16-26 (author visits, library field trips, library

supplies, books, and other materials)

KIRKLAND

Activity / Subaccount Birthday Book Club / Media Center $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (purchase books for birthday book club;

parents can purchase them in honor of their

child; books remain in media center.)

Activity / Subaccount Food/snack sales / Student to Student $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (supplies, equipment, training sessions,

supplies and luncheon)

 

LAKE PARK

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Media $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum/instructional/office supplies

for media center)

NORTHRIDGE

Activity / Subaccount Northridge Night at Harry Bears / General $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies)

 

OVERHOLSER

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom and office supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Sell assignment books / General $ 800.00

Date: Ongoing (cost of assignment books)

Activity / Subaccount Pencil Vending / Student Store $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (student rewards, rewards & materials)

TULAKES

Activity / Subaccount Kids Coins for the Cure / General $ 350.00

Date: First Fri./monthly (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Candy bar sale / General $ 800.00

Date: Every Friday (student awards, activities, misc. supplies

and basketball league fees)

WESTERN OAKS

Activity / Subaccount Hats for Hope / STUCO $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Book fairs and book sales / Media $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing (new books, speaker fees, and misc. supplies

for media center)

WILEY POST

Activity / Subaccount Recorder (flute) sale / Vocal Music $ 750.00

Date: Ongoing (purchase recorders for students to play)

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Vocal Music $ 800.00

Date: August/September (purchasing chorus t-shirts for the students

to wear in performances)

Activity / Subaccount Sell books / General $ 100.00

Date: Every Thursday (buy more books for sale; use bonus points for

classroom libraries)

Activity / Subaccount Sale of McDonald coupon books; Sonic peel $15,000.00

Date: Ongoing cards and other misc. sales / Camp Classen

(students tuition for Camp Classen)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks and ads / General $ 4,000.00

Date: Ongoing (cover the cost of the books)

Activity / Subaccount Sell treats for students / Music, Art, PE $ 200.00

Date: Twice monthly (misc. equipment and materials for Music,

Art, and PE programs)

Activity / Subaccount Sell video’s and DVD’s of music performances $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (CD’s musical scripts, sheet music, sets for

musicals and performances)

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Music, Art, PE $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. equipment and materials for PE, Music,

and Art)

WINDSOR HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Sell pickles / General $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (software, math manipulates, extra supplies

for classes and also cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Student Store $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. equipment & supplies for students and

school)

Activity / Subaccount Before/After/Whole-Day Daycare / Wildcat $ 1,800.00

Date: Ongoing Clubhouse (improvement projects, computer

needs, office supplies, etc.)

COOPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activity / Subaccount Brochure program/Music Department $10,000.00

Date: August-September (Transportation, entry fees, clinicians,

supplemental materials, Spring trip)

MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activity / Subaccount School spirit face tattoos/Pep Club $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (Warm-ups, sweatshirts, poms, supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Selling cookie dough/Pep Club $ 500.00

Date: August (Warm-ups, poms, supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Box Tops for Education/Library $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (Supplies and books)

h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

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

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE GIFTED EDUCATIONAL PLAN FOR PUTNAM CITY FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the Gifted Educational Plan for Putnam City for the 2005-2006 school year. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AN EASEMENT TO O.G.&E. AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve an easement to O.G.&E at Putnam City North. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Installation of a primary line and movement of major transformer has recently been completed. O.G.&E. needs to install an additional primary meter and has requested an easement to install, erect, operate, and maintain service.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACTS BETWEEN CHILD CARE, INC. AND APPLELAND LEARNING CENTER, INC. AND PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS FOR THE FOUR YEAR OLD PROGRAM.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve contracts between Child Care, Inc. and Appleland Learning Center, Inc. and Putnam City Schools for the Four Year Old Program. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

This program expansion will provide high quality center based educational programs for up to sixty (60) additional children. It will also allow Putnam City to better serve more young children and their families without expanding our facilities.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND SUPPORT STAFF AND TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR AND DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF Joe Ellis as assistant principal at Cooper Middle School pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1) and (2).

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 6:15 p.m. to enter into executive session to review the compensation package for administrative personnel and support staff and to discuss negotiations for the 2005-2006 school year and discuss appointment of Joe Ellis as assistant principal a Cooper Middle School pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B(1) and (2). Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN MEETING AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:06 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Sue Sullivan, Melinda Johnson, Gail LoPresto, Julie Jenison, and Jerry Cramer; administrators Dr. Jim Capps, Dr. Ann Millerborg, and Steve Myers met in executive session to review the compensation package for administrative personnel and support staff and to discuss negotiations for the 2005-2006 school year and discuss appointment of Joe Ellis as assistant principal at Cooper Middle School pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1) and (2).

No action was taken.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JOE ELLIS AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT COOPER MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the appointment of Joe Ellis as assistant principal at Cooper Middle School. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The position at Kenneth Cooper Middle School is being changed from an intern position to an assistant principal position.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RATIFICATION OF THE 2005-2006 NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUTNAM CITY ASSOCIATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve ratification of the 2005-2006 Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

Teachers will receive their step plus a raise in base pay, meaning every teacher will earn at least $1,300.00 more in salary this year than last year. In addition, the district will provide teachers with $30,000.00 in life insurance, up from $15,000.00 in years past. The agreement was ratified by Putnam City teachers with 99% voting in favor of the agreement.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON SUPPORT STAFF COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve support staff compensation and benefit package for the 2005-2006 school year. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The compensation and benefit package is based on a 4% increase in the 2004-05 cost of support personnel. Support employee raises will be determined by computing 4% of the median salary on each salary schedule and applying the amount to each step on that salary schedule.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON THE ADMINISTRATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the administration compensation and benefit package for the 2005-2006 school year. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The certified and support administrator compensation package is based on a 4% increase in the 2004-05 cost of certified and support administrators’ salaries. Certified and support administrator raises will be determined by computing 4% of the median salary on each salary schedule and applying the amount to each step on that salary schedule.

ITEM #14 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Dr. Capps thanked the board for approving the compensation and benefit packages.

· The first day for teachers went very well today. Hopefully, teachers enjoyed the workshop with Joe Wheylan (Learning 24/7, Inc.).

· Over 220 new teachers attended New Teacher Induction August 11th. Dr. Melani Mouse and Sue Kuntze did a good job preparing for the new teachers.

· Dr. Capps introduced Ryan Lauder, intern at Northridge Elementary, and Sheila Zummer, newest intern replacing John Addison at Wiley Post Elementary.

ITEM #15 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto said she enjoyed attending the New Teacher luncheon Thursday, August 11th. Teachers that she talked to were very impressed with the sessions.

Jerry Cramer said the district was on the right track in its presentation of a literacy program to district administrators. He said he is looking forward to the first day of school for his 1st grader.

Melinda Johnson said she appreciated the professional development provided by the Putnam City district.

Julie Jenison said she appreciated the opportunity to attend the new Teacher Induction activities. It was very informative and interesting, and she is very excited to be in Putnam City district. She said the Joe Whelan workshop was amazing.

Sue Sullivan expressed appreciation for the New Teacher Induction program. She felt the excitement and appreciation at the inservice August 11th.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.