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 1, 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 Thursday, April 28, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

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

Barbara Crump, Apollo Elementary Principal, led in the Inspirational message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PERFORMANCE BY HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY MARIACHI GROUP.

A group of Harvest Hills Elementary 4th and 5th grade music and strings students led by Kathy Cripps, music teacher, and Patricia Sanford, strings teacher, performed at the meeting.

ITEM #3 – PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS – RANDY BAKER.

Randy Baker introduced each Golden Apple Award recipient by reading an excerpt from a nomination letter received for each one. Caroline Gist, Foundation Director, Barbara Crews, Foundation member, and Gail LoPresto helped present the awards. The recipients were John and Shirley Platt, Putnam City West High School volunteers; Tracy Elliott, Mayfield teacher; Dr. Don Wahl, Hefner Middle School and Putnam City North volunteer; Alice Story, Windsor Hills Elementary teacher; and Kay Joyner, Superintendent’s secretary.

ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

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. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the consent agenda but said she wanted to vote separately on activity absences for Ben Bench, Sam Bradford, and Saura Shanaki, Putnam City North High School students, due to the fact that these students are requesting more than two additional absences. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, nay; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting April 17, 2006.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 615613511 through 622200092 inclusive for time period from April 12 – 25, 2006 for the 2005-2006 school year with the exception of purchase order numbers 612894705, 622049705, and 622097705 for Triangle A & E.

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

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. Appeal for deviation from Activity Absence rules.

f. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

PUTNAM CITY ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY FUND-RAISERS - MAY
Board of Education Meeting
May 1, 2006

DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Yearbook $ 1,500.00
Date: May 15-19 (books, reading incentives, reading awards, and all classroom and curriculum supplies for the library.)Activity / Subaccount Sell sno cones/ Physical Education $ 500.00
Date: May 22 (PE classroom, curriculum, and track meet supplies)

HARVEST HILLS
Activity / Subaccount Dinner Theatre / Vocal Music $ 750.00
Date: May 11 (catering, sound, hired performers, music, decorations, etc)

g. Out of state trips:

1. Putnam City West Technology students to attend Technology Student Association National Conference in Dallas, Texas June 21 – 25, 2006.

2. Hefner Middle School Band students to Six Flags May 13, 2006.

h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the other three activity absence requests. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Melinda Johnson said in Sue Sullivan motion, each student was to be voted on separately. Gail LoPresto amended her motion.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve activity absences for Ben Bench. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, nay; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve activity absences for Sam Bradford. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, nay; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve activity absences for Saura Shanaki. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, nay; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #6 – 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; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 612894705, 622049705, AND 622097705 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 612894705, 622049705, and 622097705 for Triangle A & E. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE REVISION OF THE RATES OF PAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2006.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve revision of the Rates of Pay Schedule effective June 1, 2006. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

This schedule determines the rates of pay for the various temporary jobs that are covered by regular and temporary employees of the district.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE REORGANIZATION OF THE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION WITHIN THE BUSINESS OFFICE.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the reorganization of the Payroll Administration Function within the Business office. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The district’s current payroll manager, Mr. Al Friesen, has resigned effective May 1, 2006. In an effort to effectively transition the operational management of this vital district function, the administration recommends that Mr. Meeks’ position be expanded to encompass payroll supervision, federal and state tax reporting and accounting. The payroll manager position as a separate FTE will cease to exist. The accounting assistant position will occupy the FTE vacated by the payroll manager, therefore, no new FTE will be required for this reorganization.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIVERDEEP INTERACTIVE LEARNING LICENSES, DESTINATION SERIES V.3.0 FOR APOLLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ($5,900.00 FROM PROJECT 515)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase of Riverdeep Interactive Learning Licenses, Destination Series v.3.0 for Apollo Elementary School. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The Riverdeep program will provide teacher tools to research educational websites that provide authentic lessons with the use of technology.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIVERDEEP INTERACTIVE LEARNING LICENSES FOR HILLDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ($7,500.00 FROM PROJECT 958, $7,500.00 FROM PROJECT 516, AND $1,400.00 FROM PROJECT 511)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase of Riverdeep Interactive Learning Licenses for Hilldale Elementary School. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE DIVISION ORDER WITH BARON EXPLORATION COMPANY.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve Division Order with Baron Exploration Company. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The Board approved the lease of the royalty interest by Baron Exploration in 2004. Baron Exploration has now completed the well and is preparing to allocate and account for production. The Division Order identifies who to pay for the specified interest. Approving the Division Order ensures that the District will be paid its share of production.

ITEM #13 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Putnam City North's newspaper The North Star received Highest Honors and won an All Oklahoman Award at the Oklahoma Scholastic Media/OIPA Spring Convention.

· Overholser has received a $1,000 grant from Sam’s Club.

· Coronado is receiving a $5,000 grant for fitness equipment and a $1,000 grant for computer software materials that are related to health and fitness. These grants are awarded through The Schools for Healthy Lifestyles who is in partnership with Deaconess Hospital.

· Congratulations to the Knowledge Master Team from Hefner Middle School who ranked 3rd in the state spring competition. This team also ranked in the top 25% nationally.

· The District Art’s Festival is this Saturday at Putnam City North from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

· Thank you to Dr. Ann Millerborg and everyone involved in making the Putnam City job fair April 25th a success.

ITEM #14 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Sue Sullivan congratulated the Golden Apple Award recipients. She said it was great to hear the stories written about the nominees. She enjoyed the performance by the children from Harvest Hills Elementary.

Jerry Cramer thanked the Harvest Hills Elementary children for their performance. He said he enjoyed watching the teachers during the performance. He congratulated the Golden Apple recipients.

Melinda Johnson praised the performance by the Harvest Hills mariachi group as well. She reminded teachers and administrators that in the midst of the hectic final weeks of school, it’s good to count their blessings.

Julie Jenison said she enjoyed the Harvest Hills Elementary mariachi group performance. She said she attended the Putnam City teacher job fair and found applicants excited about the opportunity to teach in Putnam City and pleased at how well organized the job fair was. She also mentioned attending a recent music program at Central Elementary, and thanked the students and teachers for their efforts. She thanked Dr. Mouse and Sue Kuntze for the calendar of the end of the year events.

Gail LoPresto said the teacher job fair was very impressive. She also said the State Superintendent’s Awards for Arts Excellence event was a neat evening. She said she appreciated that the Board, Windsor Hills Principal Patricia Hocker, and a high number of district students were honored.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – RANDY RADER.

Randy Rader, recently returning from military leave, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION BY RANDY RADER.

Randy Rader introduced Captain Mark Campbell, who was his Battery Commander and First Sergeant Donald Workman who was his Battery 1SG. The men presented certificates to Sue Kuntze and Dr. Jim Capps for being patriotic employers. Randy Rader was very appreciative of Mrs. Kuntze and Dr. Capps for their understanding and support while he has been on military leave of absence for two years. Randy was presented with a life size picture of himself in military uniform.

ITEM #3 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.

Thirty retiring district employees were thanked for their years of service to Putnam City. Seventeen of the retiring employees have 30 years or more experience in education.

"These employees have given many years of dedicated service to Putnam City Schools, and they each have made a significant impact on the educational opportunities of our students," said Dr. Millerborg, associate superintendent for Human Resources.

Retiring from the district this year are:

· Phil Beller, Counselor, Capps Middle School

· Rudy Bennight, Officer, Campus Police

· Ann Bleything, Counselor, Putnam City West High School

· Shirley Brand, 2nd grade teacher, Wiley Post Elementary

· Mike Bullard, Physical Education teacher, Central Intermediate School

· Diana Burton, 2nd grade teacher, Northridge Elementary

· James Burton, English teacher, Putnam City High School

· Gayle Canada, Art teacher, Putnam City West High School

· Wiley Chandler, Tech Ed teacher, Hefner Middle School

· Juanita Crane, Special Education teacher, Mayfield Middle School

· Bobbie Haley, Special Education teacher, Rollingwood Elementary

· Phyllis Harris, Principal, Northridge Elementary

· James Henline, Science teacher, Putnam City High School

· Jan Hixon, Secretary, James L. Dennis Elementary

· Beverly Holley, Computer teacher, Putnam City High School

· Denise Leonard, 5th grade teacher, James L. Dennis Elementary

· Mary Lillard, Language Arts teacher, Cooper Middle School

· Cynthia Marden, Special Education teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Rick McClure, Art teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Margaret McKeown, 3rd grade teacher, Will Rogers Elementary

· John McNeely, Band teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Diane Moon, 5th grade teacher, Overholser Elementary

· Cynthia Mullican, Special Education teacher, Coronado Heights Elementary

· Susan Page, Teacher Assistant/Secretary, Capps Middle School

· Linda Ratcliffe, Math teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Adele Rowland, Reading teacher, Western Oaks Middle School

· Paula Strecker, ELL teacher, Central Intermediate

· Dee Dee Stafford, PEAK teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Jim Wahnee, Health teacher, Putnam City North High School

· Carolyn Warner, Registrar, Putnam City High School

ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Kayla Smith, Putnam City West student spoke to the board requesting to keep the German program at district high 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. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Julie Jenison stepped out of the meeting because she was feeling ill.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 1, 2006.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 61081151 through 622966076 for April 26 – May 8, 2006 for the 2005-2006 school year with the exception of purchase order numbers 622027001, 62203705, and 622503055 for Triangle A & E.

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

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. Secondary Fund-raisers.

PUTNAM CITY SECONDARYFUND-RAISERS - MAY
Board of Education Meeting
May 15, 2006
MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Activity / Subaccount Yard sale/Athletics $ 1,000.00
Date: May 20 (Cheer bags/General athletic funds)

f. Out of state trips:

1. Putnam City High School Science Olympiad Team to the 2006 Science Olympiad National Tournament in Bloomington, Indiana May 18-21, 2006.

2. Mayfield Middle School Science Olympiad Team to the 2006 ScienceOlympiad National Tournament in Bloomington, Indiana May 18-21, 2006.

3. Hefner Middle School students to Odyssey of the Mind World CompetitionIn Ames, Iowa May 23 – 25, 2006.

g. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

h. 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.

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

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 622027001, 62203705, AND 622503055 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 622027001, 62203705, and 622503055 for Triangle A & E. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO POLICY CF – TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve changes to Policy CF – Travel and Expense Reimbursement (with additions in italics). "The Superintendent may approve emergency requests for Overnight Travel in cases where the district received notice of qualification for events that preclude prior board approval. The board will be informed of emergency approval." Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE GED CONTRACT FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve GED Contract for the 2006-2007 school year. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.

This recommendation is for the prime purpose of community outreach and furthering educational opportunities to adult populations.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE OPEN TRANSFERS INTO THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve Open Transfers into the Putnam City School District for the 2006-2007 school year. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.

According to law, the Board of Education of the receiving school district shall approve or deny the applications for open transfers by June 1, 2006.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT GROUP/MCGRAW HILL INSIGHT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR WORKSHOPS MAY 30-31, 2006. ($8,820.00 FROM TITLE II)

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve contract with Wright Group/McGraw Hill Insight Professional Development for workshops May 30-31, 2006. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The summer institutes are provided for Putnam City teachers to receive professional development after the school year in an area of interest to them. Sue McAdams will be the presenter. The professional development is directly related to the instruction and assessment in Putnam City.

ITEM #12 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· On May 6, the Cooper Band competed in Dallas at the Music Showcase Festival. They received top honors, including Outstanding Soloist, Outstanding Section (Low Brass), Superior Ratings from all judges, 1st Place in the Junior High/Middle School category, and 1st Place overall, regardless of category with a score of 97.5 out of 100.

· Congratulations to 75 district seniors who have been named Oklahoma Academic Scholars by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The recognition, to these scholars, includes a notation on the student’s official transcript, a gold seal affixed to the high school diploma and a certificate of recognition from the State Board of Education. The basis for this recognition is a cumulative 3.7 grade point average or be in the top 10 percent of the graduating class and achieve a composite score of 27 on the ACT.

· Anna McGeachy of Putnam City North High School has been selected as one of 17 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars who will spend the summer working with senior scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The students, all of whom are contemplating careers in medical research, will complete individual research projects, write scientific papers for publication and present their work in formal seminars. Congratulations, Anna.

· Putnam City North High School history teacher and soccer coach Tom Pecor has been named Teacher of the Year by the Wal-Mart store on NW Expressway at Council. Mr. Pecore received a teacher of the year shirt and a $100 gift card to buy classroom supplies. A check for $1,000 was given to the school.

· Assignments of administrative interns for the 2006-2007 school year and the district’s new elementary math specialist were announced. The assignments are:

Jarel Miles, a teacher at Mayfield Middle School, will be an administrative intern at Putnam City High School.

Adrienne Hauck, an administrative intern at Mayfield Middle School, will be an intern at Hefner Middle School.

Misti Reents, a teacher at Kenneth Cooper Middle School, will be an administrative intern at Mayfield Middle School

Shana Perry, a teacher at Hilldale Elementary School, will be an administrative intern at Western Oaks Middle School.

Michele Bardrick, a teacher at Central Intermediate School, will be an administrative intern at Western Oaks Elementary.

Ryan Lauder, an administrative intern at Northridge Elementary, will shift to a shared intern position between Central Elementary and Central Intermediate.

Paula Dyer, a teacher at Mayfield Middle School, will be the district’s elementary math specialist.

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

There was no new business.

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

Melinda Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; LoPresto, aye.