Putnam City Schools

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, May 2, 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, April 29, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Sue Sullivan, president; Julie Jenison, Jerry Cramer, and Gail LoPresto, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others. Melinda Johnson, vice-president, was not in attendance.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – VIVIAN GRIGSBY, HILLDALE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL.

Mrs. Vivian Grigsby, Hilldale Elementary Principal, led in the Pledge of Allegiance, inspirational message, and moment of silence.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS – JAREL MILES, CHAIRPERSON, THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS COMMITTEE.

Jarel Miles introduced each Golden Apple Award recipient by reading an excerpt from a nomination letter received for each one. The recipients were Amelia Gault, volunteer -Western Oaks Elementary School; Susie Parker, teacher - Hefner Middle School; Rhonda Porter, teacher - Windsor Hills Elementary School; Michelle Rowland, assistant principal – P.C. North High School; and June Snyder, teacher – Tulakes Elementary School.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was none.

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:

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

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

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200507997 to 200508403 inclusive for time period April 13 through April 26, 2005 for the 2004-2005 school year with the exception of purchase orders 200508281 and 200508329 for Triangle A & E.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Mayfield Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North High School and Putnam City West High School.

d. Declaration of Obsolete and/or Surplus Items.

e. School Activity Fund-raisers including Dennis Elementary, yearbook sale ($2,500.00), sale of CD-"Dolphin Goings" ($100.00); Downs Elementary, sell sno-cones at lunch during Super Kids Day ($350.00); Harvest Hills, sell T-shirts for Super Kids Day ($200.00), sell T-shirts for track meet ($100.00); Hilldale Elementary, Book Fair ($500.00), sell T-shirts ($400.00); Northridge Elementary, sell ice cream ($100.00); Overholser, movie and coke float ($1,500.00); Tulakes Elementary, "A Morning for Moms," ($50.00); Western Oaks Elementary, sell sno-cones ($150.00)

f. Appeals for Deviation from Activity Absence rules.

g. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

h. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City High School Junior Classical League students to attend the National Junior Classical League Convention at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri during the week of August 1-6, 2005

2. Hefner Middle School band students to perform at Six-Flags over Texas, in Arlington, Texas May 21, 2005

l. 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.

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve employment of new personnel. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 200508281 AND 20058329 ($524.00) FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve payment of purchase order numbers 200508281 and 200508329 for Triangle A & E. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, abstain; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE ALL CHILDREN TOGETHER, INC. TO PROVIDE ESY SUMMER SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE/PROFOUND/MULTIPLE DISABILITIES.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve All Children Together, Inc. to provide ESY summer services for children with severe/profound/multiple disabilities. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The cost of the services, not to exceed $40,000.00 will be covered by Federal funds.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SODEXHO MANAGEMENT, INC.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve renewal of food service contract with Sodexho Management, Inc. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The 2004-2005 fiscal year is the final year of the agreement with Sodexho. Due to changes in the formula (from the State Department of Education – Food Service Division) regarding the per pupil meal equivalence factor, the current management fee is increased from .088 per meal to .10 per meal.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH MCGRAW-HILL/WRIGHT GROUP FOR INSIGHT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR K-3 TEACHERS DURING A SUMMER INSTITUTE.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve a contract with McGraw-Hill/Wright Group for insight Professional Development for K-3 teachers during a Summer Institute. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The training, to take place June 14 – 16, 2005, focuses on writing in many genres, understanding nonfiction and retelling nonfiction. The institute addresses comprehension through reading and writing in content areas.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH LESSONLAB, A PEARSON EDUCATION COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR K-5 TEACHERS DURING A SUMMER INSTITUTE.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the contract with LessonLab, a Pearson Education Company for Professional Development for K-5 teachers during a Summer Institute. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

This institute is scheduled June 21 – 23, 2005. The training helps with implementation of the Words Their Way program.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO POLICY BE - SECURITY.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve changes to Policy BE – Security. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The Family Policy Compliance Office has advised that a parent does not necessarily have a right to view a videotape made by a school district which depicts the parent’s child fighting at school. Whether the parent has a right to review the videotape depends on whether the videotape depicts other students, and therefore, contains information about more than one student. In our district, the surveillance videos are created and maintained by the Campus Police Department, and therefore, according to FERPA, these videos are law enforcement records, not educational records. As such, the District may release or refuse to release the records as it deems appropriate. This information is being added to our Policy BE – Security.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO REINSTATE FOUR (4) HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFIED TEACHER POSITIONS.

Julie Jenison made a motion to reinstate four (4) high school certified teacher positions. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

The reinstatement of positions brings school staffing to staffing levels of 2002-2003, before reductions in funding caused elimination of 28 high school positions.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO PURCHASE MACSPEC FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAM. ($27,750.00 FROM 11-005 General Fund).

Gail LoPresto made a motion to purchase MacSpec Financial Accounting Program ($27,750.00 from 11-005 General Fund). Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

This purchase will add a web-access financial accounting program to our existing program by MacSpec, Inc. that will assist in our District using paperless purchase orders.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE proposal to maps for kids for the high schools’ auditorium upgrade project. ($3,000,000.00).

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve proposal to MAPS for Kids for the high schools’ auditorium upgrade project ($3,000,000.00). Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

This renovation is badly needed and will update the sound, lighting, seating, emergency lighting, catwalks, etc. at all three high schools according to the specific needs at each high school.

ITEM #15 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DALE AYERS FOR REMOVAL OF TILE IN THE HALLWAYS OF THE PC CENTER. ($7,233.00, BUILDING FUND 21-095).

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve contract with Dale Ayers for removal of tile in the hallways of the PC Center ($7,233.00, Building Fund 21-095). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #16 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· I am happy to announce the reassignment of two elementary principals for the 2005-06 school year. Stephanie Treadway will go to Wiley Post Elementary and Vivian Grigsby will be at James L. Dennis Elementary.

· PC West received several honors in the 2005 Youth Photo Competition sponsored by the Oklahoma Camera Club. Awards were won in Human Interest, Architecture, Landscapes or Waterscapes category, and Photographer’s Choice.

· All three district high schools received Highest Honors in the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association yearly critiques for their 04-05 newspapers. All three were also named All Oklahoman newspapers.

· Congratulations to the PC North band, choir and orchestra for earning the Sweepstakes Award. This is quite a fete for all three of North’s music ensembles to achieve this award in the same year.

· Lesa Rohrer, science teacher at PC High, has been named OMRF Foundation Scholar for 2005. Congratulations to Lesa.

· C.J. Henry, PC High student, was presented his Jersey for the All-American Baseball Game to be played.

ITEM #17 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto congratulated Golden Apple recipients. She also congratulated PC West students on their performance of "Forever Plaid." She expressed her thanks for teachers and secretaries and wished them a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and Happy Secretaries Week.

Jerry Cramer thanked secretaries and teachers and mentioned how much he appreciated each of them. He said Golden Apple Award recognition night was one of his favorite nights, and he congratulated all the recipients of this award. Kudos to Dr. Ann Millerborg on a magnificent job done on the PC Job Fair. He felt it generated a lot of good interest in Putnam City School District. We had over 370 prospective teachers attend the Job Fair.

Julie Jenison said she thought the Job Fair was well organized and was very pleased with the great turnout. She thought the students at PC West did a fantastic job on their presentation of "Forever Plaid." She congratulated all the Golden Apple Award winners. She also congratulated Stephanie Treadway and Vivi Grigsby on their reassignments of schools. She stated what a fantastic job they had been doing in their current schools, and knew they would do a good job with their new assigned schools. She attended the 100 Years of Broadway Hits Dinner Theatre at Harvest Hills Elementary. She was very impressed with the good food, fantastic entertainment, and the music teacher, Kathy Cripps, who had done a great job.

Sue Sullivan congratulated all the Golden Apple award recipients. She stated that a great job had been done on the Job Fair. She had walked the halls and heard a lot of positive comments. She liked the way the applicants had the opportunity to interview while they were here. She also congratulated Vivi Grigsby and Stephanie Treadway on outstanding jobs at their schools. She acknowledged the Teacher and Secretary Appreciation Weeks and said that she was very appreciative of both teachers and secretaries.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #19– CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, May 16, 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, May 13, 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 – DEBBIE HAMILTON, ROLLINGWOOD ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL.

Mrs. Debbie Hamilton, Rollingwood Elementary Principal, led in the Pledge of Allegiance, inspirational message, and moment of silence.

ITEM #2 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.

Dr. Ann Millerborg, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, recognized retiring personnel including certified and support for the 2004-2005 school year. Sue Sullivan assisted Dr. Millerborg in presenting the retirees with a clock and a "Gold Card" for lifetime admission to district events. Each retiree was introduced and given the opportunity to introduce friends and family present.

The retirees include the following:

Ray Bohannon, Putnam City North
Mary Bowerman, Putnam City North
Patricia Buchert, Putnam City High School
Jacueline Choate, Hefner Middle School
Sybil Connolly, Cooper Middle School
Judy Fisher, Dennis Elementary
Joyce Foster, Northridge Elementary
Kathleen Gibbs, Putnam City West
Linda Harris, Transportation
Judy Herriott, Administration
Sue Hooper, Wiley Post Elementary
Mary Lou Kaiser, Putnam City North
Nancy Lankford, Overholser Elementary
Judith Lyon, Western Oaks Middle
Georgette Myers, Kirkland Elementary
Larry Newton, Western Oaks Middle
Susie Parker, Hefner Middle School
Rita Riley, Apollo Elementary
Linda Smith, Hefner Middle School
Kay Spangler Overholser Elementary
Johnnie Stewart, Building and Grounds
Kay Tatro, Dennis Elementary
Linda Weaks, Putnam City High School

ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR 2005 AS THE YEAR OF LANGUAGES – TERRY PAYNE, FOREIGN LANGUAGE/ESL PROGRAMS.

Terry Payne, Foreign Language/ESL Programs Specialist, introduced Eric Winkle, a Spanish teacher from Putnam City West and Susan Harding, a Spanish teacher from Putnam City High School. Eric Winkle read the proclamation. Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the proclamation for 2005 as the Year of Languages. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, nay; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, nay.

ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There were three requests to speak. Rachel Martin, Putnam City High School AP Spanish student, thanked the district for such a wonderful language program.

Daniel Morgan, Putnam City High School Spanish student, thanked the school board for the second language classes offered to him in elementary and middle school.

Jessica Pugh and Ginmey Tan Wong, Putnam City High School Spanish student, thanked the school board for allowing second languages in the Putnam City Schools.

ITEM #5 – 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:

Dr. Capps asked the board to change Overnight Travel request for April Grace from the title Assistant Principal to Administrative Intern. He also asked to change Rejeana Payne from Assistant Principal to Administrative Intern. Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the changes for April Grace from Assistant Principal to Administrative Intern and Rejeana Payne from Assistant Principal to Administrative Intern. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 2, 2005.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200508404 to 200508906 inclusive for time period April 27, 2005 through May 10, 2005 for the 2004-2005 school year with the exception of purchase orders 200508660 and 200508704 for Triangle A & E.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City North High School and Putnam City West High School.

d. School Activity Fund-raisers including Central Middle School, sell 8th grade PowerPoint on CD ($100.00).

e. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

f. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City Silver Strings’ students to Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas June 12 – 19, 2005.

2. Hefner Middle School students to Mokpo, South Korea as part of a sister-school relationship with Hangdo Girls Middle School June 7 – 21, 2005.

g. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #6 – 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 #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 200508660 and 200508704 in the amount of $591.00 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve payment of purchase order numbers 200508281 and 200508329 for Triangle A & E. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, abstain; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ADOBE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. ($63,284.00 FROM PROJECT 005)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve purchase of Adobe Workflow Management System for $63,284.00 from project 005. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

A workflow management system creates a paperless requisition that is electronically entered into the system and routed to approvers and then to the Business Office.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOW BID BY BEN HAYES CONSTRUCTION FOR HILLDALE REMODELING PROJECT. ($176,319.00, 2005 BOND 35-292)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve low bid by Ben Hayes Construction for Hilldale remodeling project for $176,319.00, 2005 Bond 35-292. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

This project was approved on the 2000 Bond Issue. The remodel will incorporate five classrooms from the old dining area and will also add a boys’ and a girls’ restroom.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY WRIGHT GROUP/MCGRAW HILL INSIGHT FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR EXTENDED DAY KINDERGARTEN. ($5,700.00, FEDERAL TITLE I GRANT)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve professional development by Wright Group/McGraw Hill INSIGHT for Title I schools for Extended Day Kindergarten for $5,700.00, Federal Title I Grant. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF OPEN TRANSFERS INTO PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the list of Open Transfers into Putnam City Schools for the 2005-2006 school year. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, abstain; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #12 –SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Two Putnam City North seniors, Alisa Ballard and Ziying Zhang, are the recipients of the prestigious Robert C. Byrd Scholarship. This federally funded program recognizes exceptional high school seniors.

· Randy Baker was one of four top educators to receive the "Golden Apple Teacher Appreciation Award", as well as, a trophy and $500. The award honors teachers who innovatively incorporate economics and financial literacy concepts into the classroom. Randy, the winner in the 9th thru 12th grade division, combines the two unlikely subjects of finance and English literature. Specifically, he uses a quote from Hamlet, "neither a lender nor borrower be" to show the pitfalls of credit card debt.

· Hefner students did very well at the STATE TIVY Math Tournament. The 6th and 7th grade teams won 1st place on the team scores and the 8th grade team won 2nd place. Five students placed in the individual category. Great going!

· Congratulations to the Putnam City North boys’ spring baseball team on winning the Class 6A State Academic Championship. The team qualified for this award by having the highest cumulative grade point average from the preceding semester of the 2004-05 school year in Class 6A boys’ spring baseball. The team was recognized and received a trophy during the 2005 Boys’ State Baseball Tournament.

· At the State Capital last week, Putnam City Academy was honored for being accepted into the Oklahoma A+ Schools network. The schools that are selected have an emphasis on increased student learning through an integration of the arts. The entire PCA team will participate in a week-long training at the Oklahoma School of Math and Science this summer.

· Diane Mueller, Northridge 3rd grade teacher, was recognized as the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Diane received a $50 gift card & a $1,000 check to purchase classroom items. An additional $1,000 check was given to Northridge on her behalf.

· Jenna Manning, daughter of Beth Manning, who attends Fulton College in Missouri, just found out she was accepted as a 10 month intern at the White House.

ITEM #13 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto congratulated the retiring personnel. She said she is looking forward to graduations. She told everyone that Michael Gilbert, a 2002 Putnam City West High School graduate, is going to be on Wheel of Fortune Friday night.

Jerry Cramer congratulated Putnam City North High School teacher Randy Baker on winning the "Golden Apple Teacher Appreciation Award," and cited him as an example of the fine group of teachers in the district. He congratulated the retiring personnel and said they would be missed by their students.

Melinda Johnson said she attended an IDEIA Special Education workshop. She identified with Debbie Hamilton’s inspirational message regarding time flying. She said her son is graduating from Putnam City North this year.

Julie Jenison congratulated the retirees. She appreciated the chance to attend a special day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. She is looking forward to graduations. She also wished everyone a wonderful Memorial Day.

Sue Sullivan congratulated the retiring personnel. She thanked the staff of the Oklahoma Parents as Teachers program for organizing a well-attended Play in the Park. She also congratulated Gale Gerhardt of Kirkland Elementary for winning a Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL TO FILL VACANT PRINCIPALSHIPS, AND TO CONDUCT A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (B)(7).

Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:00 p.m. to enter into executive session for the discussion of personnel to fill vacant principalships, and to conduct a formal evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7). Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #15 – 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 11:28 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Johnson 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, Julie Jenison, Jerry Cramer, and Gail LoPresto; legal counsel Laura Holmes;

administrators Dr. Jim Capps, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Sue

Kuntze, met in executive session for the purpose of discussing of personnel to fill vacant principalships, and to conduct a formal evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7).

No action was taken.

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 at 11:29 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 SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 31, 4:15 p.m.

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 4:15 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, May 27, 2005 at 4:15 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. §311.

ITEM #1 - Call to order and recording of members present and absent.

The meeting was called to order by Sue Sullivan, president at 4:15 p.m. Members recorded present were President Sue Sullivan; Vice President Melinda Johnson; Julie Jenison, Gail LoPresto, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM # 2 - Consideration of and vote on motion to enter into executive session for the discussion of the employment and/or assignment of elementary principals, elementary assistant principals and interns, Putnam City North High School principal, putnam City west high school principal, and an assistant principal at putnam city high school pursuant to 25 o.s. § 307 (B)(1).

Melinda Johnson made a motion at 4:16 p.m. to enter into executive session for the discussion of the employment and/or assignment of elementary principals, elementary assistant principals and interns, Putnam City North High School principal, Putnam City West High School principal, and an assistant principal at Putnam City High School pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #3 – 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.

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 5:18 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Jerry Cramer 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; legal counsel Laura Holmes; administrators Dr. Jim Capps, Dr. Ann Millerborg, and Dr. Melani Mouse, met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment and/or assignment of elementary principals, elementary assistant principals and interns, Putnam City North High School principal, Putnam City West High School principal, and an assistant principal at Putnam City High School pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR ASSIGNMENT OF AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL.

Dr. Capps announced the recommendation of Teri Voss for assistant principal at Putnam City High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Teri Voss for assistant principal at Putnam City High School. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, nay; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR ASSIGNMENT OF A PRINCIPAL AT Putnam City West High School.

Dr. Capps announced the recommendation of Buster Meeks for principal at Putnam City West High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Buster Meeks for principal at Putnam City West High School. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, nay; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, nay.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR ASSIGNMENT OF A PRINCIPAL AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL.

Dr. Capps announced the recommendation of Brian Chastain for principal at Putnam City North High School.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve Brian Chastain for principal at Putnam City North High School. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, nay; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; Sullivan, aye.