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, August 7, 2006 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, August 4, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MIKE FRY.

Mike Fry, Director of Student Services, led in the 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. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting July 24, 2006.

b. Financial report for the purchase order numbers 700303125 through 701901133

For July 17 through August 1for the 2006-2007 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City West.

d. School Activity Fund Subaccount Request List.

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Renewal of affiliation agreement with the University of Central Oklahoma Department of Nursing for the 2006-2007 school year.

g. Renewal of affiliation agreement with The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma for the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing for the 2006-2007 school year.

h. Renewal of contract with Department of Rehabilitation Services for the 2006-2007 school year.

i. Cooperative letter of agreement between the Community Action Agency of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Canadian Counties, Inc. and Putnam City Schools for the 2006-2007 school year.

j. Renewal agreement with Oklahoma City Community College Aquatic and Wellness Center.

k. Renewal of Educational Development and Instructional Team (EDIT) proposal and contract for 2006-2007. ($66,250.00 from Title IIA)

l. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

FUND-RAISERS - AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

Board of Education Meeting

August 7, 2006

 

APOLLO

Activity / Subaccount Sell water bottles / General $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing (teaching resources and instructional materials)

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Activity / Subaccount Various activities: hat day, face painting, pencil $ 650.00

Date: Ongoing grams, etc. / Cancer Fund (OMRF donation)

Activity / Subaccount Donations only / General $ 5,000.00

Date: Ongoing (playground improvements)

Activity / Subaccount Christman Fundraising Brochure / General $25,000.00

Date: August 31- Sept. (playround updates and classroom materials)

CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE

Activity / Subaccount Various activities: selling items before school & $17,000.00

Date: Ongoing at lunch; admission to teacher vs. student compete-

tions; students selling misc. items, etc. / Camp

Classen (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount All-4-Kids Fundraising catalog sales / General $17,000.00

Date: August (playground equipment, technology, field trips)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / School Picture Money $ 1,000.00

Date: September 15 (office/classroom supplies, faculty improvements,

food items for parent involvement mtgs.)

CORONADO

Activity / Subaccount Sell Math Fact CD’s / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies and expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Sell water bottles / Accelerated Reading $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (incentives, parties and shirts for students

achieving their AR goal)

Activity / Subaccount Bake sale and t-shirt sale / Special Education $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (community field trips and Special Olympics)

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Media $ 500.00

Date: Sept. and Jan. (books and misc. media supplies and possible

author visit)

Activity / Subaccount Sell pre-k t-shirts / General $ 80.00

Date: Ongoing (film developing for Pre-K Me books)

CORONADO

Activity / Subaccount Pizza Dinner at Open House / Fifth Grade $ 200.00

Date: September (5th grade field trip)

Activity / Subaccount Sell snacks once a month / Special Projects $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (funding AR incentives for students)

Activity / Subaccount Cougar Cruise "2 mile fun run" / General $ 250.00

Date: September (100 mile club expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Sell Cougar clothing / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. school supplies and expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Recycling old cell phones / General $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (student recognition and activities)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / Picture Fund $ 1,500.00

Date: Sept. or Oct. (curriculum and instruction, student and

office supplies, technology)

Activity / Subaccount Cookbook sale, hat day, popsicles, crazy hair $ 4,000.00

Date: August – May pj day, sock day, etc. 8-10 times a year /

Cancer Fund (OMRF donation)

DENNIS

Activity / Subaccount Sell author books / Media $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum, reading incentives, media center

improvements, software, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (leveled readers, curriculum, school improvement,

instruction equipment, teacher/office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell supply packets and assignment books / Gen. $ 25.00

Date: August-September (student awards/incentives, school improvement,

teacher/office supplies, furniture & equipment)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Target Cards-% of purchase donated back to $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing school / General (classroom, curriculum, and

office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Abitibi Recyling / General $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom, curriculum, office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell 5th grade chorus t-shirts / Music $ 60.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom/curriculum supplies, music programs)

 

Activity / Subaccount Sell recorders for classroom use / Music $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom/curriculum supplies, music program)

 

HARVEST HILLS

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, pro-

fessional development, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Misc. fundraisers: Hat Day, Spirit Day, PJ Day, $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing Crazy Hair Day, etc. / Cancer Research (cancer

fund)

Activity / Subaccount School pictures / School Pictures $ 4,500.00

Date: Sept. and March (instructional, media supplies, professional devel-

opment, technology related equipment & supplies)

KIRKLAND

Activity / Subaccount Plush Pirate Sales / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum, misc. supplies, classroom projects)

Activity / Subaccount Payment for lost/damaged library books / Clearing $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (replace books)

Activity / Subaccount Birthday Book Club / Media Center $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (parents purchase books for media center in honor

of their child)

LAKE PARK

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Media $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum/instructional/office supplies for

media center)

NORTHRIDGE

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies for classroom instruction)

OVERHOLSER

Activity / Subaccount School fall, spring and Santa pictures / Pictures $ 2,000.00

Date: Sept., Dec., Mar. (misc. school and student supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Movie and coke float (individual classrooms) / $ 1,500.00

Date: Ongoing General (OMRF donation)

Activity / Sub account Sell bottled water / General $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. classroom and office supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (books)

Activity / Subaccount Pencil & school supplies vending / Student $ 350.00

Date: Ongoing Store (student awards, rewards, incentives,

& materials)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Sell 3rd grade assignment books / General $ 240.00

Date: Ongoing (cost of assignment books)

Activity / Subaccount Sell music program videos / Music $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (supplies for plays, general music supplies,

instruments, programs, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Sell choir t-shirts / Music $ 240.00

Date: Sept.-Oct. (pay for t-shirts)

Activity / Subaccount Sell PE t-shirts and shorts / Physical Education $ 300.00

Date: September (physical education)

TULAKES

Activity / Subaccount Sell gifts/candy from a brochure / General $ 3,000.00

Date: Sept. 1-18 (furniture, technology, instructional materials

and supplies, and school improvement)

Activity / Subaccount Sell candy bars / General $ 400.00

Date: Every Friday (educational supplies, supplies for faculty mtgs.,

furnishings, improvements, field trips, operating

expenses)

WESTERN OAKS

Activity / Subaccount Papa John’s School Night / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies for education, faculty mtgs.,

furnishings, improvements, field trips, operat-

ing expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Hats for Hope (students pay to wear hats) / $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing STUCO (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Faculty vs. STUCO games / Cancer $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Book fairs and book sales / Media $ 3,000.00

Date: fall and spring (new books, speaker fees, misc. supplies for

media center)

WILEY POST

Activity / Subaccount Sell 5th grade agendas / 5th Grade $ 100.00

Date: Aug. 18-Sept. 30 (pay for the agendas)

Activity / Subaccount Sell hoodies and shorts / Camp Classen $ 400.00

Date: Aug. 18-Oct. 30 (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount Crazy Days / Camp Classen $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (Camp Classen)

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Activity / Subaccount Sell snacks at various school functions / $15,000.00

Date: Ongoing Camp Classen (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount Sell recorders / Muic $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (purchase recorders)

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Music $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (chorus t-shirts)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks and ads / General $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (cost of books)

Activity / Subaccount Sell DVD’s of music programs / Music $ 50.00

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

for musical sets and performances)

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts and 4th gr. recorder shirts / $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing Music (music for chorus and 4th grade recorder

choir, CD’s, performance/program materials)

Activity / Subaccount Sell recorder instruments to 4th graders / Music $ 50.00

Date: September (classroom music recorders, music and supplies

for the recorder "Karate" program)

WINDSOR HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Sell pickles / General $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (software for 4th/5th math manipulatives and

extra supplies for classes)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures and yearbook sales / Pictures $ 2,000.00

Date: September (equipment for classroom use)

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Student Store $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. student/school materials & supplies)

COOPER MIDDLE

Activity / Subaccount Sell cookie dough / Band and Vocal $10,000.00

Date: Aug. 28-Sept. 8 (transportation, entry fees, clinicians, supplement

materials, spring trip)

P.C. NORTH

Activity / Subaccount Magazine subscription sales / Orchestra Activity $ 1,500.00

Date: Aug. 28-Sept. 8 (student trips, contest fees, buses, t-shirts)

Activity / Subaccount Sell auto shades / Boosters $ 500.00

Date: August-October (orchestra trips, supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sponsors/ads for orchestra / Boosters $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (orchestra supplies, trips, etc.)

m. 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.

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

ITEM #5 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Congratulations to Western Oaks Middle School for receiving a $75,000 OK-ACTS (Oklahoma Achievement Through Collaboration and Technology Support) grant. The school will use grant funds to purchase 30 laptops for a mobile computer lab and 30 word processing keyboards. Staff development is also included in the grant.

· Thanks go to all staff members for an excellent job with the New Teacher Induction Program.

ITEM #6 –BOARD COMMENTS.

Sue Sullivan welcomed administrators back. She said she enjoyed attending PC Live Monday morning at the New Teacher Induction in-service.

Jerry Cramer said he was looking forward to the new school year and anticipated district educators would do a great job.

Julie Jenison thanked Mike Fry for his inspirational message and said she enjoyed the inservice for the new teachers Monday morning.

Melinda Johnson said she enjoyed the inservice for the new teachers Monday morning.

Gail LoPresto thanked school and district administrators for their hard work in hiring new staff and preparing for New Teacher Induction.

ITEM #7 – 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 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (2).

Julie Jenison made a motion at 5:15 to enter into executive session to review the compensation package for administrative personnel and support staff and to discuss negotiations for the 2006-2007 school year pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (2). Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 6:20 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Gail LoPresto, Vice President Sue Sullivan, and members Melinda Johnson, and Julie Jenison; Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Sue Kuntze, Associate Superintendent Dr. Ann Millerborg, and Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps met in executive session to review the compensation package for administrative personnel and support staff and to discuss negotiations for the 2006-2007 school year pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B) (1) and (2).

No action was taken.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE SUPPORT STAFF COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve Support Staff Compensation and Benefit Package for the 2006-2007 school year. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve Administrative Compensation and Benefit Package for the 2006-2007 school year. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

Gail LoPresto set a Special Board Meeting for Tuesday night, August 15, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

ITEM #12 – 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 Gail LoPresto at 5:00 p.m. Recorded present were Vice President Sue Sullivan; Jerry Cramer, Melinda Johnson, and Julie Jenison, members; President Gail LoPresto; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others.

item # 2 - Consideration of and vote on ratification of the 2006-2007 negotiated agreement between the board of education and the putnam city association of classroom teachers.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the ratification of the 2006-2007 Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

In addition to the $3,000 raises granted by the legislature to all certified personnel in the state, Putnam City teachers will receive an additional step on the salary schedule. District teachers ratified the agreement August 14, 2006 with a 99 percent approval rate. The cost to the district of changes in compensation to teachers will be about $5.2 million.

ITEM #3 – 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, August 21, 2006 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 18, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – SHERRI BROWN.

Sherri Brown, Principal of Central Elementary, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION ON TESTING RESULTS FOR 2005-2006 – SUE KUNTZE AND DR. MELANI MOUSE.

Sue Kuntze presented Oklahoma Core Curriculum test results for the elementary schools. Mrs. Kuntze reported district scores for the 11 student subgroups which are: all students, regular students, black students, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian, white, other, economically disadvantaged, English language learners, and special education. She said the district is successfully closing the gap in most areas, but more work is needed in addressing the discrepancy with our black students and special education students. Special education test scores reflect improvement, but are not where we want them to be.

Third grade students took state tests in reading and math. It was the second year of state 3rd grade testing in the same testing format (CRT), which means test results can be compared. In reading, 85% of district 3rd grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2006 compared to 84% in 2005. On math tests, 72% of district 3rd grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2006 compared to 69% in 2005.

Fourth grade students also took CRT’s in reading and math for the second year. In reading, 93% of district 4th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2006 compared to 90% in 2005. On math tests, 86% of district 4th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2006 compared to 81% in 2005.

As required by law, 5th grade students took tests in five subject areas. During the last three years of state testing, district 5th grade student scores have risen in every subject area. Percentage of students scoring satisfactory or advanced in 2006 in reading is 85% up from 74% three years ago; math is 86% up from 75% three years ago; science is 85% up from 80% three years ago; social studies is 65% up from 64% three years ago; and writing is 92%. Writing scores from previous years for all 5th grade students in the state have been invalidated due to problems with the test.

Dr. Mouse reported testing results for middle school students. She reported that sixth grade students were tested in 2006 for the first time. On reading tests, 86% of district 6th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced. On math tests, 83% of district 6th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced.

Seventh grade students were tested in math and reading in 2006 for the first time as well. In reading, 85% of district 7th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced. On math tests, 81% of district 7th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced. In the second year of state geography tests, 86% of district 7th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced which is the same percentage as in 2005.

Achievement by district 8th grade students on state tests of proficiency in reading, math, science, history, and writing show steady gains over a four-year period and are now at their highest levels ever. In reading, 89% of district 8th grade students scored satisfactory or better up from 80% four years ago. On math tests, 83% of district 8th grade students scored satisfactory or better up from 71% four years ago. On science tests, 88% of district 8th grade students scored satisfactory or better up from 76% four years ago. On history tests, 82% of district 8th grade students scored satisfactory or better up from 53% four years ago. On state writing tests, 96% of district 8th grade students scored satisfactory or better. Writing scores from previous years for all 8th grade students in the state have been invalidated due to problems with the test.

Dr. Mouse said she is proud of the middle school administrators and teachers and the progress that has been made on state tests.

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. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting August 7, 2006.

b. Minutes for special board meeting August 15, 2006.

c. Financial report for the purchase order numbers 700149135 through 703887710

for August 1 – 15, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.

d. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Wiley Post Elementary, Capps Middle School, Putnam City High School, and Putnam City North.

e. School Activity Fund Subaccount Request List.

f. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

g. Renewal of contract for Audiological Services with Keys Speech and Hearing Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

h. Renewal of contract with Intercept, Inc. (Canine Narcotics Detection Program).

i. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

FUND-RAISERS - AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

Board of Education Meeting

August 21, 2006

APOLLO

Activity / Subaccount All 4 Kids Catalog Sales / General $ 5,000.00

Date: Sept. 22-Oct.9 (teaching/instructional materials, field trips)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / Pictures $ 500.00

Date: September 21 (teaching materials, student field trips)

DENNIS

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Vocal music $ 75.00

Date: Sept.-Nov. (music curriculum and program supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Spring and Fall pictures / Pictures $ 1,300.00

Date: Sept. 29/Mar. 14 (curriculum, student awards/incentives, school

improvement, teacher/office supplies, furniture/

equipment)

WILEY POST

Activity / Subaccount Student Store/Book Sale / General $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing on Wed. (math and reading manipulatives)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount School pictures / General $ 4,500.00

Date: Sept.-Nov. (materials and supplies)

CAPPS MIDDLE

Activity / Subaccount Catalog Sales / Band, Choir, Orchestra $10,000.00

Date: August 23-Sept. 1 (supplies, contest fees, transportation)

PUTNAM CITY NORTH

Activity / Subaccount Car Wash / Pom $ 500.00

Date: August (Nationals)

j. Overnight Travel Requests.

k. Out of state trips:

1. Putnam City High School debate students to attend the Greenhill High

School Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas September 15 – 18, 2006.

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.

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

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH LARRY BELL, MULTICULTURAL AMERICA, INC. FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 3, 2007 AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PUTNAM CITY NORTH FEEDER SCHOOLS. ($8,800.00 FROM TITLE II-A FUNDS)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the contract with Larry Bell, Multicultural America, Inc. for staff development January 3, 2007 at Putnam City North High School for the Putnam City North feeder schools. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Larry Bell will work with teachers on ideas, instructional strategies, and best practices that will help raise the bar for all students for lack of achievement. Using "power names" and "bragging" on students are other methods Larry shares to help teachers reach even the most challenging student.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF NEW HIV/AIDS AWARENESS EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOLS.

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve the new HIV/Aids Awareness Education Curriculum for high schools. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The AIDS Curriculum is designed to meet general criteria set out in HB 176 which specifies that AIDS prevention education be provided at least once from grade seven through grade nine and once from grade ten through grade twelve, and preferably at least once from grade five through grade six. The current curriculum guide was written in 1994, and the new guide updates information to reflect the changed understanding of the disease as well as improved instructional strategies. The new guide was written by a team of district Biology teachers as a part of the Lesson Study Math/Science Partnership and utilizes materials from the OSDE, The State Department of Health, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Red Cross.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT TO EXPRESS EVENT CENTER FOR LOCATION OF DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. ($2,630.00)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve payment to Express Event Center for location of District Professional Development September 5, 2006. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #9 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Five district high school students have been selected to be part of the 2006-2007 Youth Council of Oklahoma City.

· Whitney Bass from Putnam City North High School and Anna Imose from Putnam City High School are Ward 1 representatives on the council. Jonathan Shirley from Putnam City West High School is a Ward 3 representative, Cally Kingsley from Putnam City North is a Ward 8 representative, and Hunter Ligon from Putnam City High School is a member at large.

· The Youth Council involves 18 high school students annually in city government. Youth Councilors participate in neighborhood meetings and other activities, learn how services are provided to city residents, and adopt their own short-term projects serving the city. Youth Councilors bring a youth perspective to city issues while serving as liaisons between the City, their peers, and their wards. Youth Council is a program of the City of Oklahoma City managed by the Youth Leadership Exchange.

ITEM #10 – BOARD COMMENTS

Sue Sullivan praised the decision of Tulakes Elementary to go to school uniforms. She thanked Dr. Melani Mouse and Sue Kuntze for the good news on test scores. She thanked teachers, administrators, students, and parents for their hard work to improve test scores.

Jerry Cramer said the district was off to a great start in the new school year. Jerry Cramer thanked Dr. Melani Mouse and Sue Kuntze for their presentation on test scores and thanked

teachers, administrators, students, and parents for their hard work.

Julie Jenison thanked Dr. Mouse and Sue Kuntze as well as Jason Simeroth and curriculum specialists for their work in improving test scores. She also said she enjoyed the recent dedication of Capps Middle School, and thanked Mrs. LoPresto for her role in making it happen.

Gail LoPresto said today was a special day in her family because her daughter started her first day as a teacher. She said the experience reminded her of the effort the district goes to in order to hire and train new teachers. She also thanked the district for the education it provided to her daughter and son. Mrs. LoPresto introduced Marj Ivens who is an administrative intern this year at Central Elementary and Central Intermediate.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN AND RECONVENE AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOURING THE NEW FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED THIS SUMMER.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 6:50 p.m. to adjourn and reconvene at Putnam City North for the purpose of touring the new facilities constructed this summer. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

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

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 7:10 p.m. to reconvene the meeting at Putnam City North High School. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #14 – TOUR THE PUTNAM CITY NORTH NEW FACILITIES.

Dr. Capps and Brian Chastain, Putnam City North Principal, conducted a tour of the new facilities at Putnam City North, including new offices and classrooms, and renovations to the auditorium and gym.

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

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 7:50 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.