Putnam City Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 2008
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2008
The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, February 4, 2008 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, February 1, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, Melinda Bookout, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.
ITEM #1 - Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance – lynette thompson.
Lynette Thompson, Western Oaks Middle School Principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #2 – PUBLIC participation.
There was none.
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:
Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
a. Minutes for regular board meeting January 22, 2008.
b. Minutes for special board meeting January 31, 2008.
c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 807321009 through 810891094 for January 15 – 28, 2008 with the exception of purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle A & E.
d. Activity Fund Transfer List including Central Intermediate, Coronado Elementary, Hefner Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North High School, and Putnam City West High School.
e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.
f. Contract with Fonda Brown, Special Education Teacher/Independent Contractor. ($6,500 (IDEA B) Project 621)
g. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.
FEBRUARY Fund-raisers
Board of Education Meeting
February 4, 2008
LAKE PARK
Activity / Subaccount
Sell Cupid Grams / General
$ 200.00
Date: February 11-15
(5th grade end of year celebration)
NORTHRIDGE
Activity / Subaccount
Jump Rope for Heart / General
$ 2,000.00
Date: February 11-15
(American Heart Association donation)
Activity / Subaccount
Sell DVDs of student programs / General
$ 500.00
Date: Ongoing
(misc. supplies and curriculum)
CAPPS MIDDLE
Activity / Subaccount
Cupid Grams / Cancer
$ 250.00
Date: February 4-12
(Cancer Carnival supplies)
h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.
i. Out-of-state trips:
1. Putnam City High School Student Council students to Justin, Texas, June 22-29, 2008.
2. Putnam City West High School Pom Squad to Kansas City, Missouri, March 28-31, 2008.
j. 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 employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #5 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle a & e.
Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle A & E. Melinda seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #6 - Consideration of and vote on recommendation of dates and programs for 2008 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve recommendation of dates and programs for 2008 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sue Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Summer School Programs
Summer 2008
High School
These sessions allow students the opportunity to take classes they need to meet graduation
requirements.
Location: Putnam City North High School
Dates: Session 1: June 9 – July 3
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (morning and afternoon sessions)
Cost: $200
Middle School
These classes help middle school students improve skills in mathematics and reading.
Location: Mayfield Middle School
Date: June 2 – June 27
Time: to be determined
Elementary
These classes help students in grades 1-5 improve their reading and mathematics skills.
Location: Apollo Elementary School and Wiley Post Elementary School
Date: June 2 – June 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Extended School Year (Special Education)
Location: Lake Park Elementary School
Dates: First semester: June 2 – June 27
Second semester: July 7 – Aug. 1
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Driver Education
Location: Putnam City North High School
Dates: First semester: May 27 – June 24
Second semester: June 26 – July 25
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $200
Counterpoint
This class provides opportunities for talented students in Putnam City schools to work with
professionals in the performing arts areas.
Location: Capps Middle School
Date: June 2 – 13, regular schedule; June 2 - 18, production schedule
Time: 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $100
Summer Spectacular
These classes provide options for students to be involved in high interest, hands-on and creative
endeavors.
Location: Rollingwood Elementary School
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $40 for one class, $70 for two classes, $100 for three classes
High School - allows students to have the opportunity to take classes that they need to meet graduation requirements
Middle School - helps middle school students who want to improve their skills in math and reading
Elementary - helps students entering grades 1-5 improve reading and math skills
Special Education – Helps to prevent and reduce educational regression over the summer
Summer Spectacular - provides many options for students to be involved in high interest, hands-on and creative endeavors
Counterpoint – provides opportunities for talented students in Putnam City Schools to work with professionals in the performing arts areas
ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND vote on motion to approve lowest responsible bid from silvercliffe construction for renovation of locker rooms at western oaks middle school. ($167,000 from 34-280)
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from Silvercliffe Construction for renovation of locker rooms at Western Oaks Middle School. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM NURNBURG ROOFING FOR THE RE-ROOFING AT THE STRIVE AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDINGS. ($156,000 FROM 33-253 AND 34-253)
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from Nurnburg Roofing for the re-roofing at the Strive and Transportation buildings. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM BNJ BUILDERS FOR THE RENOVATION OF FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR STRUCTURE AT APOLLO ELEMENTARY ($98,724 FROM 33-274)
Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from BNJ Builders for the renovation of freezer/refrigerator structure at Apollo Elementary. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.
· Thank you to Wal-Mart for the $1,000 check presented to OPAT to help purchase children's books, curriculum materials and supplies for home visits.
· Congratulations to the PC Debate Team! They competed in the Rotary Club Regional 4-Way Test Speech Contest and swept the competition. Sean Sales won 1st place ($250 cash prize), Taylor Foster won 2nd place ($150 cash prize) and Niki Franklin placed 3rd ($100 cash prize).
· Congratulations to the PC North for their outstanding accomplishments at the FCCLA Regional STAR Event competition. Greg Brown, won 1st place in Occupational Services, Job Interview competition. Tabor Bien, received 2nd in Interpersonal Skills competition. Allie White and Sarah Whittington received 1st in their National Programs in Action competition. 1st place winners will advance to the State STAR Events held in Stillwater, OK in March.
· Congratulations to Zach Brinlee for being PC North's first and only All-American! Zach has been selected by the National High School Soccer Coaches Association of America as the Male Player of the year for Oklahoma for 6-A Soccer.
· Remember to vote on Super Tuesday!
ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.
Sue Sullivan thanked Lynette Thompson for her Inspirational Message and congratulated her on receiving State Middle Level Principal of the Year. She encouraged everyone to vote because every vote is important.
Jerry Cramer encouraged everyone to vote as well. He congratulated Zack Brinlee at Putnam City North for being selected the Male Player of the year for Oklahoma for 6-A Soccer and being named All–American. Mr. Cramer said he coached against Zack’s father when Mr. Brinlee was a wrestler at Putnam City High School.
Melinda Bookout congratulated Zack Brinlee and his family. She said her daughter made it into Physician’s Assistant school and thanked everyone who has been supportive of her. Mrs. Bookout thanked the Oklahoman, Friday newspaper and the PCACT for making the effort to interview both candidates for the open board seat. She also thanked the Foundation for their help. Mrs. Bookout thanked principals for allowing her through the years to come into school events as a parent and patron rather than as a board member. She thanked other board members and said she didn’t always agree with them, but she gave her job as board member her eloquent best. She also suggested that when the board reorganizes leadership at the next board meeting, that Julie Jenison remain the board member coordinating the search for a superintendent.
Gail LoPresto said the entry hall at Putnam City North High School looks nice. She also congratulated Lynette on being named State Principal of the Year.
Julie Jenison welcomed members of the Putnam City Schools Foundation Board who attended the meeting. She also congratulated John McGrath on his retirement.
ITEM #12 – consideration of and vote on motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on attachment c for the 2008-09 school year and (2) discussing the renewal of employment for the superintendent’s administrative staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes bettie estes-rickner, mike fry, glen kastner, dr. jason simeroth, sue kuntze, dr. ann millerborg, dr. melani mouse, and steve myers pursuant to 25 O.s. § 307 (B)(1).
Melinda Bookout made a motion at 6:25 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on Attachment C for the 2008-09 school year and (2) discussing the renewal of employment for the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Sue Sullivan made a motion at 8:05 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison, Vice President Gail LoPresto, and members Melinda Bookout, Sue Sullivan, and Jerry Cramer; Laura Holmes, legal counsel, Assistant Superintendent Sue Kuntze, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse met in executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-09 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR RENEWAL OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATORS AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT C FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR.
Dr. Capps announced that the administration recommends employment renewal of the certified administrators listed on Attachment C for the 2008-2009 school year.
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on Attachment C for the 2008-2009 school year. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT’S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER, MIKE FRY, GLEN KASTNER, DR. JASON SIMEROTH, SUE KUNTZE, DR. ANN MILLERBORG, DR. MELANI MOUSE, AND STEVE MYERS.
Dr. Capps announced that he recommends employment renewal of the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year.
Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve renewal of the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #16 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION IN REGARD TO CONDUCTING A NEW SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH.
Board members discussed if they wanted to meet with small groups to get input for the new superintendent search. They decided that patrons, parents, and employees could take part in the three forums (community meetings) which are planned February 11th, 21st, and 26th at the three high schools. Employees could also give input when June Ehinger visits the 27 Putnam City schools. Julie Jenison said she planned on attending the Meet and Confer meeting scheduled February 12th to get input from support employees since they may not be able to attend other meetings.
The Board discussed the Survey for Finding a New Superintendent form and if changes needed to be made to the form.
Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve the Survey for Finding a New Superintendent form changing District to Putnam City Schools on each question, and adding in the next year and in the next five years to question 4. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Survey
Finding a New Superintendent
Your input is valuable. We would like your ideas on the following topics.
1. What do you consider to be strengths of Putnam City Schools?
2. What are areas you would like to see changed or improved in Putnam City Schools?
3. What strengths/characteristics should the superintendent of Putnam City possess?
4. What are the major challenges (or opportunities) a new superintendent will face in Putnam City School District in the next year? In the next five years?
5. Where would you want to place the major focus to improve student performance of Putnam City Schools in the next five years?
Is it important that your new superintendent have experience as:
1. a superintendent? ______ Yes _____ No
2. a teacher? _____ Yes _____ No
3. a building level administrator? _____ Yes _____ No
Other comments or suggestions:
Julie Jenison told board members they needed to think about and decide if they wanted to make it a requirement that the new superintendent live in the district.
ITEM #17 - Consideration of and vote on motion FOR NEW BUSINESS.
There was no new business.
ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Melinda Bookout made a motion at 8:45 p.m. to adjourn. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, February 18, 2008 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, February 15, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, Becky Haliburton, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.
ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – SUE KUNTZE.
Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #2 – OATH OF OFFICE FOR BECKY HALIBURTON ELECTED TO OFFICE #3 ON THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Debbra Baldwin, Clerk of the Board of Education, administered the Oath of Office to Rebecca Haliburton. Mrs. Haliburton, who is replacing Melinda Bookout, was elected to Office No. 3 in the School Board Election held February 5, 2008.
ITEM #3 – PRESENTATION BY BOARD PRESIDENT, JULIE JENISON.
Julie Jenison presented a plaque of appreciation to Melinda Bookout for her 10 years of service on the Putnam City Board of Education. Mrs. Jenison said Mrs. Bookout brought integrity, ideas, and knowledge to the board and that it was a privilege to work with her. Melinda Bookout said she thoroughly enjoyed her time on the board and remains committed to the district as a patron and taxpayer.
ITEM #4 – ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2008: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, CLERK OF THE BOARD, DEPUTY CLERK, AND ENCUMBRANCE CLERK.
Julie Jenison called for nominations for president. Sue Sullivan nominated Julie Jenison. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Gail LoPresto nominated Jerry Cramer. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. There was discussion.
Vote for Julie Jenison: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, nay; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, nay; Jenison, aye. Motion for Julie Jenison for president passed.
Since a motion was made, Julie Jenison called for a vote for Jerry Cramer: Sullivan, nay; Cramer, abstain, Haliburton, nay; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, nay.
Julie Jenison called for nominations for vice president. Sue Sullivan nominated Jerry Cramer. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, abstain; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.
Julie Jenison called for nominations for clerk of the board. Sue Sullivan nominated Debbie Baldwin to serve as Board/Minutes Clerk. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Julie Jenison called for nominations for deputy clerk. Sue Sullivan nominated Carolyn Shirley to serve as Deputy Clerk. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Julie Jenison called for nominations for encumbrance clerk. Sue Sullivan nominated Ruthie Hall to serve as Encumbrance Clerk. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
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:
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
a. Minutes for regular board meeting February 4, 2008.
b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 802196540 through 811518074 inclusive for time period from January 28, 2008 through February 12, 2008, for the 2007-2008 school year.
c. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.
d. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City North High School and Putnam City West High School.
e. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.
FEBRUARY/MARCH FUND-RAISERS
Board of Education Meeting
February 18, 2008
WILEY POST
Activity / Subaccount Sell food/snacks at Literacy Night / Literacy $ 400.00
Date: February 28 (books for students’ homes)
CAPPS MIDDLE
Activity / Subaccount Penney Drive / Cancer $ 2,000.00
Date: March 3-7 (OMRF donation and cancer carnival supplies)
f. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.
g. Out-of-state trips:
1. Putnam City North Boys’ Varsity Soccer team to Huntsville, Alabama, March 27-30, 2008.
2. Putnam City North Boys’ Varsity and Junior Varsity teams to Conway, Arkansas, April 12, 2008.
3. Putnam City High School English IV students to Dallas, Texas, April 4, 2008.
4. Putnam City High School basketball players to Honolulu, Hawaii, December 18-22, 2008.
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
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PUTNAM CITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve lease agreement with the Putnam City Alumni Association. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #8 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.
• Congratulations to Putnam City High student, Angelo Trigoso, for being awarded the McDonald Latino Youth Leader of the Month. This is a great opportunity for Angelo to represent Putnam City High School, and both the school and the student will be featured on Cox cable channels as the Latino Youth Leader of the Month.
• Putnam City North High School social studies teacher and boys’ soccer coach Tom Pecore is one of seven coaches in the nation to be named a winner of the 2008 Positive Coaching Alliance National Youth Sports Awards. Great Job!
• Congratulations to Putnam City West student, Kaylee Steffen, for being the State Champion Swimmer in the "100 Backstroke."
• Congratulations to Mr. Marshall Golowenski for being awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the National Youth Leadership Conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council. The CYLC offers educational leadership conferences for an elite group of outstanding young people from across the country and around the world, whose nomination provides them with unmatched enrichment opportunities in a distinguished academic environment.
• Congratulations to Putnam City West for being awarded the "Academic Achievement Award" in Boy's Swimming Team from the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (GPA of 3.25 or above).
• Congratulations to the Putnam City West students that qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament: Chase Martinez and Austin Yeargain.
• Apollo Elementary School Principal Barbara Crump is one of 15 elementary principals in Oklahoma to be named a district administrator of the year by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals. The honor puts her in the running for Oklahoma Administrator of the Year.
• Two more public forums are scheduled to gather input from the community on their thoughts about what characteristics are desirable in a new superintendent. The forums are Thursday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in Putnam City North High School’s Little Theater, and Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Putnam City High School’s old cafeteria.
• Putnam City West’s Performing Arts Department will present The Wizard of Oz at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 29, Saturday, March 1, Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, in the auditorium at Putnam City West. Putnam City North’s Performing Arts Department will present Fiddler on the Roof at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, and Friday, February 29, in the school’s Performing Arts Center.
ITEM #9 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.
Sue Sullivan thanked Dr. Capps for the good news in his Superintendent’s Report. She welcomed Becky Haliburton to the board. Mrs. Sullivan thanked Melinda Bookout for her 10 years of service to the district. She also thanked Steve Myers, executive director of finance, for his outstanding work directing the district’s finances, and said he would be greatly missed when he retires at the end of March.
Jerry Cramer welcomed Becky Haliburton to the board. He said he enjoyed the forum last week at Putnam City West High School. Mr. Cramer said it was a good opportunity to hear from patrons.
Becky Haliburton thanked everyone for their support, kind words, and encouragement. She thanked administrators for letting her sit in their office and learn from them. Mrs. Haliburton thanked Melinda Bookout for her service to the district.
Gail LoPresto welcomed Becky Haliburton to the board. She thanked Melinda Bookout for her years of service and said it was a pleasure working with her. Mrs. LoPresto said it was great to work with Steve Myers and said she would miss him. She congratulated Barbara Crump for being named one of 15 elementary principals in Oklahoma to be named a district administrator of the year by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals. Mrs. LoPresto said that Mrs.Crump is very deserving of the award.
Julie Jenison congratulated Barbara Crump. She recognized Foundation board members John Limber and Lisa Taylor, and thanked the Foundation for all they do to make the district better.
ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EMPLOYMENT/APPLICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
Gail LoPresto made a motion at 6:30 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/application of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Sue Sullivan made a motion at 7:00 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison, Vice President Jerry Cramer, and members Sue Sullivan, Becky Haliburton, and Jerry Cramer met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/application of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
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.
Sue Sullivan made a motion at 7:10 p.m. to adjourn. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. in the Putnam City High School Main Office, 5300 NW 50th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice was posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
ITEM #1 – CALL TO ORDER AND RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND
ABSENT.
Julie Jenison called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice president; members, Sue Sullivan, Jerry Cramer, and Becky Haliburton; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others.
ITEM #2 –CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EMPLOYMENT/APPLICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
Sue Sullivan made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/application of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Gail LoPresto made a motion at 9:16 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board president Julie Jenison, Vice President Jerry Cramer, and members Sue Sullivan, Becky Haliburton, and Jerry Cramer; and June Ehinger of the Oklahoma State School Board Association; met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/application of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Sue Sullivan made a motion at 9:17 p.m. to adjourn. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.