PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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, May 2, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Jerry Cramer, vice-president; and Becky Haliburton, and Gail LoPresto, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.
ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – APRIL GRACE.
April Grace, Assistant Principal at Capps Middle School, gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS.
Putnam City Schools Foundation presented Golden Apple Awards to four people in recognition of their service and dedication to district students.
Receiving awards were: Jerry Campbell, a volunteer at Rollingwood Elementary; Brett Payne, a 5th grade teacher at Tulakes Elementary; Tonya Wilkins, a financial secretary at Putnam City High School; and Laurie Wilson, a teacher in Putnam City’s 4-year-old program who is based at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
Each honoree received a check for $200. The honors are given twice a year to employees and volunteers who promote excellence in education.
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:
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented including changes in date of posting for minutes dated April 28, 2008 and additional Overnight Travel requests for 4 Putnam City West coaches. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
a. Minutes for regular board meeting April 21, 2008
b. Minutes for special board meeting April 17, 2008.
c. Minutes for special board meeting April 23, 2008.
d. Minutes for special board meeting April 28, 2008.
e. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 811969133 through 814461124 inclusive for time period from April 15 – 29, 2008 for the 2007-2008 school year, with the exception of purchase order numbers 814033705, 814076710, and 814302001 for Triangle A & E.
f. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Cooper, Mayfield, Putnam City North and Putnam City West.
g. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.
h. Renewal contract with the Bureau of Professional Security for the 2008-2009 school year. ($111,300 from Building Fund)
i. Renewal Agreement with BMI Maintenance. ($85,655 from 11-169)
j. Secondary contract between Putnam City North and PDC Productions for the 2008 Graduation. ($9,838)
k. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.
FUND-RAISERS
Board of Education Meeting
May 5, 2008
DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount
Sell sno-cones / P.E.
$ 500.00
Date: May 12
(PE equipment, workshops, resource books, subs for workshops, classroom/curriculum materials)
HARVEST HILLS
Activity / Subaccount
Sell t-shirts for track meet / Physical Education
$ 400.00
Date: May
(track expenses)
Activity / Subaccount
Sell Super Kids Day t-shirts / Physical Education
$ 250.00
Date: May
(oranges, drinks, and ribbons for Super Kids Day)
Activity / Subaccount
Dinner Theater / Vocal Music
$ 700.00
Date: May
(theater props, sound, food, decorations and advertisement)
HILLDALE
Activity / Subaccount
Buy One Get One Free Book Fair / Media
$ 2,800.00
Date: May 5-9
(books, library supplies, library furnishings, author visits, library field trips, etc.)
ROLLINGWOOD
Activity / Subaccount
May Festival / Art Club
$ 50.00
Date: May
(Art Club activities & materials)
WILEY POST
Activity / Subaccount
Super Kids Day / Physical Education
$ 3,000.00
Date: May 20
(supplies for the physical education department)
l. Overnight travel requests.
m. 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 as listed on Attachment A. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER 814033705, 814076710, AND 814302001 FOR TRIANGLE A & E. ($339.84 – 8-11)
Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve Purchase Order numbers 814033705, 814076710, and 814302001 for Triangle A & E. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR THE 2008-09 NEGOTIATING TEAM.
Gail LoPresto made a motion for the 2008-09 negotiating team. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Negotiating team: Dr. Ann Millerborg, Chairperson, Dr. Melani Mouse, Mrs. Sue Kuntze, Mrs. Lynette Thompson, and Mrs. Barbara Crump. Alternates: Mr. Shannon Meeks and Mr. Jason Simeroth.
ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE OPEN TRANSFERS FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR.
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the open transfers for the 2008-2009 school year. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
Pursuant to the Open Transfer Act, the Board of Education of a receiving school shall approve or deny the applications for transfers by June 1, 2008.
ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO SET A DATE AND TIME FOR A SPECIAL MEETING TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR VACANT BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAT #2.
Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve Monday, June 2, at the 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting during executive session for the interviewing of applicants for the vacant Board of Education Seat #2. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.
• Congratulations to the 2006-2007 Panther Tracks yearbook staff. The 2007 book, “Your Life, Your Book” was recently recognized for Excellence and highlighted in the 2008 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book. Published annually, the 2008 edition is the sixth volume of this industry-leading publication. “The yearbooks chosen for the 2008 edition exemplify creativity and energy,” Gary Lundren, Jostens’ senior program manager/education director said. Those chosen for the pages of the Look Book are truly the best of the best.”
• Cheers and applause to the staff members of Putnam City North's newspaper, the North Star. As a Division I publication, the paper received Highest Honors in its yearly critique and was also named as one of three All Oklahomans. The staff also received the “James F. Paschal Spirit Award”. Individuals who earned awards for their Prepare In Advance or On Site Writing Best in State competitions were junior Nathan Hatcher, First Place in Inside Page Design, a Second Place in Front Page Design and Honorable Mention in Inside Page Spread; senior Cody Ruby placed Second in Sports News and senior Taylor Jorgensen received an Honorable Mention in the same category; and freshman Alyson Stejskal placed Second in Trend Feature.
• Congratulations to Putnam City High School’s PTSA for being awarded the National PTA Unit Achievement Award. Putnam City High’s PTSA was one of four in Oklahoma and out 339 schools nationwide to be honored.
• Congratulations to the Hefner Middle School Knowledge Master Team for their fine performance in the Spring Competition. They placed 1st in the state and ranked in the top 25% internationally. The team members were Josh Burgess, Chris Jourden, Sean Burton, Tyler Jakeway, Kedrin Daley, Lucas Adams, Nathan Miles, Courtney King, Spencer Cornelius, Cierra Keith, Jeremy Allen, Jordan Tanner, and Toni Massey. These students gathered around a smart board and answered 200 questions as a team. This competition is held every fall and spring. The students are part of the Hefner PEAK program and are coached by Ann Chesney and Barbara Fowler.
ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.
Jerry Cramer congratulated those mentioned in the Superintendent Report. He thanked April Grace for her inspirational message. Mr. Cramer congratulated the Golden Apple award winners and said that Tonya Wilkins, Financial Secretary at Putnam City High School, is very deserving of the Golden Apple award.
Becky Haliburton thanked Barbara Gabel, Fine Arts Specialist, and everyone else involved in organizing the district’s arts festival. She congratulated the Golden Apple award winners.
Gail LoPresto thanked Foundation Director Caroline Gist for doing a good job of promoting the district. She also noted the retirements of Mike Fry, Director of Student Services, and Bill Robertson, Putnam City North health teacher and boys’ basketball coach, saying they will be missed.
Julie Jenison reflected on her son’s upcoming graduation from Putnam City North and thanked all the teachers and administrators from elementary school, middle school, and high school who contributed to his education.
ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.
There was no new business.
ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EMPLOYMENT/HIRING/INTERVIEWING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
Gail LoPresto made a motion at 6:45 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/hiring/interviewing of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #14 – 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.
Jerry Cramer made a motion at 7:25 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison, Vice President Jerry Cramer, members Becky Haliburton and Gail LoPresto, and Attorney Laura Holmes, and met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/hiring/interviewing of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
ITEM #15 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Gail LoPresto made a motion at 7:25 p.m. to adjourn. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Monday, May 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Putnam City Administration Board Room, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice was posted on Friday, May 9, 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 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Jerry Cramer, vice-president; Gail LoPresto and Becky Haliburton, members; 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 / HIRING / INTERVIEWING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT POSITION PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
Jerry Cramer made a motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/hiring/interviewing of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: 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.
Becky Haliburton made a motion at 6:18 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: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison, Vice President Jerry Cramer, members Becky Haliburton and Gail LoPresto, and Attorney Laura Holmes, met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/hiring/interviewing of candidates for the superintendent position pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO HIRE A SUPERINTENDENT.
Gail LoPresto made a motion to employ Paul Hurst as superintendent for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years pursuant to an agreed upon employment contract. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Gail LoPresto made a motion at 6:20 p.m. to adjourn. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 16, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Jerry Cramer, vice-president; and Becky Haliburton, and Gail LoPresto, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.
ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.
Dr. Ann Millerborg, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF SPRING SPORT STATE CHAMPIONS.
Dr. Don Wentroth recognized Jackie Stevens from Putnam City High School who won State Championship in the shot put. Dr. Brian Chastain recognized Cassie Carver from Putnam City North who won State Championship in tennis and the Putnam City North Boys’ Golf State Academic Champions.
ITEM #3 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.
Dr. Ann Millerborg and Julie Jenison recognized sixty-four retiring district employees and thanked them for their years of service to Putnam City.
Retiring from the district this year are:
• Samuel Baker
• Dosha Baker
• Roger Barrios
• Marty Bernich
• Cindy Birdwell
• Lori Bradley
• Donna Brown
• Arleen Burdick
• Linda Burger
• Sandra Campbell
• James Capps
• Pamela Chiles
• Becky Cox
• Janet Denker
• Thomas Duncan
• Michael Fry
• Karen Garland
• Mona Gardner
• Patsy George
• Kathy Gibson
• Loisann Ham
• Susan Harding
• Marlene Haworth
• Randy Helms
• Susan Hilbert
• Dottie Hoch
• Judith Hock
• Janet Hulsey
• Lynda Imhoff
• Anne Imler Norfleet
• Dru Isaacs
• Barbara Krei
• Thea Lanier
• John Luna
• Sharon Manley
• Beverly Martin
• John McGrath
• Jackie McKown
• Charles Michael
• Gloria Michael
• Dan Mills
• Donna Moore
• Sharen Morales
• Diane Mueller
• Steve Myers
• Annecia Pinkston
• Sherry Pitt
• Jeri Reams
• Janice Reynolds
• Bill Robertson
• Doris Schaefer
• Joe Shirley
• Randy Smith
• Cynthia Stacy
• Vickie Stearman
• Cyndy Taylor
• Bart Thompson
• Andrea Tillett
• Jim Wahnee
• Eda Beth Ware
• Kathryn Weaver
• Sherry Wolff
• Deanna Wright
• Gail Yuras
ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Kristen Dyson, a Downs Elementary parent, spoke to the board regarding the recent staffing changes at Downs Elementary. John Korff, a Downs Elementary parent, also spoke and urged the school district to continue the Camp Classen experience.
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. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 5, 2008.
b. Minutes for special board meeting May 1, 2008.
c. Minutes for special board meeting May 12, 2008.
d. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 811285715 through 814835126 inclusive for time period from April 29 – May 12, 2008 for the 2007-2008 school year.
e. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Rollingwood Elementary, Capps Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.
f. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.
g. Renewal of the Midstate Security Group, Inc. Monitoring Agreement. ($5,376 from 21-250)
h. Renewal of the Midstate Security Group, Inc. Service Agreement. ($20,964 from 11-169)
i. Renewal of Food Service Contract – Management Agreement with Sodexo Food Service Management, Inc. for the 2008-2009 school year. ($272,712)
j. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.
FUND-RAISERS
Board of Education Meeting
May 19, 2008
HILLDALE
Activity / Subaccount
Video yearbook sales / Media
$ 150.00
Date: May 22
(funding for Camp Dakani field trip- Fall 2008)
k. Overnight travel requests.
l. Out of state trips.
1. Putnam City High School science students to Washington, D.C., May 27 – June 2, 2008.
m. 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.
Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM MUSTANG ELECTRIC FOR THE HILLDALE ELEMENTARY ELECTRICAL SERVICE RENOVATION. ($263,400 FROM 33-282)
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Mustang Electric for the Hilldale Elementary electrical service renovation. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE VOYAGER TIME WARP PLUS SUMMER SCHOOL MATERIALS. ($30,231.36 FROM 367)
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the Voyager Time Warp Plus Summer School Materials. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOWEST/BEST BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,565 FROM JL WALKER CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PUTNAM CITY WEST DANCE PRACTICE ROOM.
Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid in the amount of $132,565 from JL Walker Construction, Inc. for the Putnam City West dance practice room. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOWEST/BEST BID FOR THE CORONADO TRACK FIELD.
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid in the amount of $106,420 from Johnson & Hunt Construction for the Coronado track field. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FRANCIS TUTTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER TO ESTABLISH A DEFINED CAREER COUNSELING INITIATIVE IN THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS. (THREE TEACHERS FUNDED BY CARL PERKINS – GRANT)
Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the memorandum of understanding with Francis Tuttle Technology Center to establish a defined career counseling initiative in the Putnam City Schools. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #12 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.
• Congratulations to Cooper Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade band. The Cougar Band received first place in the middle school division and a superior rating for the performance at the Music in the Parks contest in Dallas, Texas. The band also received the "Esprit de Corps" award, which is given to the group that demonstrates the highest standards in teamwork, positive attitude, and effort.
• Congratulations to Putnam City High School student JoAnne Keith for being named the state winner for Oklahoma InvestWrite (Stock Market Game) competition in the division for grade 9 through 12. She will be recognized at the University of Central Oklahoma at a luncheon with the board members of the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education.
• Putnam City High School’s girls’ soccer team has been honored by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association with a Distinguished Academic Award for a cumulative grade point average above 3.50.
• Congratulations to Western Oaks Middle School 7th grader Jack Frantz, who has been recognized by Duke University for his score on the ACT test.
• Putnam City arts coordinator Barbara Gabel, Putnam City North High School art teacher Linda Esser and James L. Dennis Elementary School teachers Shera Steinhoff and Randy Utt have been named to the list of the state’s “Top 20 Sparks of Creativity” by Oklahoma A+ Schools, Creative Oklahoma Inc. and SandRidge Energy. Each honoree received $100, and a commemorative plaque.
• Putnam City's Oklahoma Parents as Teachers (OPAT) program received a $30,000 grant, written by Christy Evans, from the Inasmuch Foundation. The annual State Department of Education OPAT grant only provides service until the child's 3rd birthday. The Inasmuch grant will allow us to continue OPAT personal visits for at-risk children until they enter school.
• Inasmuch will support our Ready! for K program, as well as the matching OKC pilot program, this next year with approx. $180,000 in funding.
• Reassignments of assistant principals and administrative interns for the 2008-2009 school year:
1. Renita White, an assistant principal at Hefner Middle School, will be an assistant principal at Mayfield Middle School.
2. Bart Daniel, an assistant principal at Mayfield Middle School, will be an assistant principal at Cooper Middle School.
3. Joe Ellis, an assistant principal at Cooper Middle School, will be an assistant principal at Hefner Middle School.
4. Bill Pierce, an administrative intern at Western Oaks Elementary, will be an administrative intern at Windsor Hills Elementary.
ITEM #13 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.
Jerry Cramer said the district lost a lot of talent with the retirement of 64 employees. He also said he enjoyed attending graduation ceremonies and seeing the potential and promise of graduating students.
Becky Haliburton congratulated Cassie Carver and Jacky Stevens on being named State Champions. She said she enjoyed the graduations and senior breakfasts. Mrs. Haliburton said it is good to see the relationships between students and principals. She thanked the retirees and said kids are better because of their influence. She thanked the parents for speaking to the board.
Gail LoPresto said she enjoyed the graduations and Senior Salute at the Academy. She thanked Mayfield for the great night of orchestra, band, and choir performances including feeder elementary school kids. She thanked the Parent Teacher Association for supporting the baccalaureate programs. She thanked Paul Hurst for being present at the board meeting.
Julie Jenison thanked Caroline Gist and Wes Milbourn of the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation for attending the meeting and serving the needs of district students. Mrs. Jenison thanked Sue Kuntze for her work with the Inasmuch Foundation.
ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT FOR AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL AND PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
Jerry Cramer made a motion at 7:05 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/appointment for an assistant principal at Putnam City High School and Putnam City West High School pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #15 – 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 7:33 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison, Vice President Jerry Cramer, members Becky Haliburton and Gail LoPresto, Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps, Associate Superintendent Dr. Ann Millerborg, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse, Paul Hurst who was employed as superintendent effective July 1, 2008, and Attorney Laura Holmes, met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/appointment of assistant principals at Putnam City High School and Putnam City West High School pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).
No action was taken.
ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS.
Dr. Capps said the administration recommends appointment of Matthew Flinton as Assistant Principal at Putnam City High School and Kenneth Atteberry as Assistant Principal at Putnam City West High School. Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve appointment of Matthew Flinton as Assistant Principal at Putnam City High School and Kenneth Atteberry as Assistant Principal at Putnam City West High School. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.
ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.
There was no new business.
ITEM #18 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Jerry Cramer made a motion at 7:35 p.m. to adjourn. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Cramer, aye; Haliburton, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.