REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2009 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 17, 2009 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 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.
Members present: Gail LoPresto, president; Julie Jenison, vice president; Tammy West, Mark Bledsoe and Becky Haliburton, members; Superintendent Mr. Paul Hurst; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.
ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DEBBY MARTIN.
Debby Martin, new Assistant Principal at Putnam City West, gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION ON SUMMER SCHOOL – DR. MELANI MOUSE, SUE KUNTZE, AND JOHN MURPHEY.
John Murphey told the board that in high schools, 124 students took summer school to recover credits in subjects in which they had not been successful in the past. These students earned a total of 92 credits.
Dr. Melani Mouse, Secondary Education Assistant Superintendent reported that ACE remediation was offered at all three high schools. ACE Remediation was free to any first year freshman student who failed the Fall Algebra I EOI, or based on available cut scores, appeared likely to fail the Spring Algebra EOI. State ACE remediation funds were used to provide this opportunity to students. A total of 166 freshmen were eligible to attend, but only 56 attended. Of that number, 39 passed the Algebra I EOI that was given at the end of remediation. Transportation was provided to all three high schools.
Dr. Mouse reported that middle school summer school was offered at four sites, and a total of 375 students took part. Two summers ago, a total of 150 students at two sites participated in summer school. In math, 87% of 6th graders made gains, with the average gain being 16%; 87% of 7th graders made gains, with an average gain of 21.6%; and 67% of 8th graders made gains, with an average gain of 18.5%. In reading, 59% of 6th graders made gains, with the average gain being 19.4%; 43% of 7th graders made gains, with an average gain of 11.9%; and 68% of 8th graders made gains, with an average gain of 17.8%.
Sue Kuntze, Elementary Education Assistant Superintendent, told the board that attendance was also up at the elementary level. In the last few years, elementary summer school enrollment at two sites has ranged from a total of 800 to 1,200 with an average daily attendance of 500 to 800 students. In summer 2009, the enrollment at eight sites was above 1,200, and the average daily attendance was more than 900.
Elise Kauffman, Gifted Specialist, reported that Counterpoint was offered at Capps Middle School, and a total of 275 students attended. Summer Spectacular was offered at Downs Elementary School, and 325 students attended.
ITEM #3 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Jim Shields, Dr. Paul Long, Kenneth Stone and Mike Brake of the Putnam City Alumni Association addressed the board about the Putnam City Museum and the history and tradition of the district. They encouraged patrons and alumni to volunteer at the museum.
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 as presented. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
a. Minutes for regular board meeting August 3, 2009.
b. Minutes for special board meeting August 11, 2009.
c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for beginning purchase order numbers
000488116 through 112315094 for July 28 to August 11, 2009 for the
2009-2010 school year.
d. School Activity Fund Subaccount Request.
e. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City North High School.
f. Obsolete and/or Surplus Items.
g. Renewal of contract with City of Oklahoma City for school crossing guards
for 2009-2010.
h. Elementary Fundraisers.
ELEMENTARY FUND-RAISERS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
August 17, 2009
APOLLO
Activity / Subaccount Joe Corbi’s Catalog Sales / General $ 5,000.00
Date: September (teaching resources, field trips, supplies)
Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / Pictures $ 800.00
Date: September (teaching resources, field trips, supplies)
CENTRAL
Activity / Subaccount Fall, Spring & Group pictures / Pictures $ 2,500.00
Date: Sept./Feb./May (classroom supplies and student needs, field trips, etc.)
CORONADO
Activity / Subaccount Sell Math Facts CD / Media $ 50.00
Date: Ongoing (curriculum and instruction, student and office supplies,
technology, media supplies)
Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring pictures / Picture Fund $ 2,500.00
Date: Sept./Spring (curriculum and instruction, student and office supplies,
technology)
Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Media $ 500.00
Date: Sept. (books and misc. media supplies; possible author visit)
DENNIS
Activity / Subaccount Various activities, including crazy hair/crazy hat/crazy $ 1,500.00
Date: Ongoing sock days; Jog-a-thon, sell cookie dough / Cancer Drive
(cancer fund)
Activity / Subaccount Sell author books / Media $ 50.00
Date: Ongoing (library books, videos, AV materials, computer programs,
reading incentives, awards, guest authors, illustrators and
lectures.)
DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount Yearbook sales / Yearbook $ 4,000.00
Date: Sept. 1 - ongoing (expenses for publishing and distributing yearbook)
Activity / Subaccount Sell sno-cones / Counselor, PE, Art, Music $ 800.00
Date: September (equipment and supplies for Specials Team)
Activity / Subaccount Sell 5th grade chorus t-shirts / Music $ 100.00
Date: September 7-30 (music, materials and activities for students)
HARVEST HILLS
Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring pictures / School Pictures $ 3,000.00
Date: Ongoing hair day, etc. / Cancer Research (cancer fund)
Activity / Subaccount Sell school t-shirts and sweatshirts / General $ 750.00
Date: August-October (student incentives, office & classroom supplies)
HILLDALE
Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring pictures / Pictures $ 1,000.00
Date: Sept./Spring (capital improvements, office supplies, special school
Projects, instructional equipment)
Activity / Subaccount Sell cookie dough / General $ 3,500.00
Date: September (school supplies, teaching materials, incentives, field
trips, capital improvements, etc.)
LAKE PARK
Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring pictures / General $ 3,000.00
Date: September (curriculum materials and misc. instructional/office
supplies)
OVERHOLSER
Activity / Subaccount Fall, Spring, & Group pictures / Pictures $ 2,000.00
Date: Sept./Dec./March (instructional, school, and student supplies)
ROLLINGWOOD
Activity / Subaccount Sell Rollingwood t-shirts / General $ 500.00
Date: September/Oct. (Weekly Readers, equipment, supplies and materials for
fourth grade)
Activity / Subaccount Sell honor choir t-shirts / Vocal Music $ 250.00
Date: September/Oct. (t-shirts)
Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks / Yearbooks $ 250.00
Date: Sept. – Ongoing (yearbooks, film, and classroom materials)
Activity / Subaccount Sell basketball t-shirts / Physical Education $ 250.00
Date: September/Oct. (t-shirts)
Activity / Subaccount Sell music program DVDs / Vocal Music $ 500.00
Date: Ongoing (vocal music equipment, materials & supplies)
WESTERN OAKS
Activity / Subaccount Book Fairs and ongoing book sales / Media $ 4,000.00
Date: Ongoing (books, speaker fees, misc. Media Center suppies)
WILL ROGERS
Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Music $ 500.00
Date: Ongoing (t-shirts and choral music)
WINDSOR HILLS
Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring pictures / School Pictures $ 1,500.00
Date: Sept./Spring (school materials & supplies for students & teachers)
i. Overnight Travel Requests.
j. 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.
Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO REJECT BID BY STANDARD ROOFING FOR THE RE-ROOF OF PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL. ($1,411.000 FROM 35-253)
Mark Bledsoe made a motion to reject bid by Standard Roofing for the re-roof of Putnam City High School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
ITEM #7 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.
• As you can imagine, we are all eager to get the school year underway on Thursday. It is always an exciting time for all of us. We look forward to welcoming almost 19,000 students to what we know will be a most productive year. We do want to thank everyone in every department and school in the district for their preparation. We are anxious to get started.
• I wish to thank all of those involved in the recent “Back to School” activities. As you recall, we hosted the new teachers to the district PC Live last Thursday at Putnam City North High School. On Friday all of the certified staff likewise assembled at the PAC at Putnam City North for a “kickoff” activity. Special thanks go to the administration of Putnam City North, Tom Johnson, Cory Boggs, Steve Lindley, Eric Winkle, Randy Utt, and Melanie Pealor for their contributions to these events.
• As I mentioned a couple of months ago, Katherine Bishop was chosen as Oklahoma’s representative for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence program. The national selection panel has recently chosen Ms. Bishop as one of five 2010 finalists for the national award. The winner of this award will be announced in February at The NEA Foundation’s Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. We congratulate Katherine for her exemplary educational achievements. We are delighted for her as she represents her school, the district, and the State of Oklahoma.
• Eighteen juniors and seniors representing 13 high schools have been chosen as representatives on the Youth Council of Oklahoma City. I am happy to announce that Katherine Ngo from Putnam City North High School is representing Ward 1 in this program. The Youth Council of Oklahoma City is sponsored by The City of Oklahoma City and jointly administered by the city and Youth Leadership Exchange of Leadership Oklahoma.
• We received word from the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction that we have been accredited with no deficiencies for the 2009-2010 school year. We appreciate the attention given to this process by our building administrators and their staffs as well as the district level personnel who worked with this.
• 2026 students have been through the enrollment process at the District Enrollment Office between Monday, August 3, and Friday, August 14. Of course, we are eager to see the enrollment and membership statistics as they evolve over the course of the next few weeks. We do appreciate Beth Manning and the enrollment staff as they work with our students and families.
• It is my pleasure to announce a new member of the district’s administrative intern program. We welcome new intern, Jennifer Cruz, who will be working with the students and staff of Hefner Middle School.
• There will be a Special Board Meeting Monday, August 24, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
ITEM #8 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.
Julie Jenison welcomed the new interns. She said she attended PC Live and it was very entertaining. Mrs. Jenison said she also enjoyed the All School Kickoff for all teachers at Putnam City North High School. She thanked Dr. Chastain for sharing Putnam City North facilities. Mrs. Jenison said she appreciated hearing about the Summer School Programs. She said Summer Spectacular and Counterpoint are the types of programs that the district should expand. Mrs. Jenison said it was great to hear from the Putnam City alumni and the pride they show in the school district. The Board also has pride in the district and demonstrates it in the hiring of Mr. Paul Hurst as Superintendent. She also said that the efforts of teachers and administrators to help children succeed all deserve an A+.
Becky Haliburton said she had a daughter entering high school. She said she appreciates the programs in place to welcome new students. Mrs. Haliburton said she received a text message from a Putnam City West parent attending a softball game on the school’s new field. The parent thanked the board, district and patrons for choosing to construct the field and said Putnam City West players were filled with pride when they walked out to play.
Mark Bledsoe said it has been good to drive around the district and feel the energy as employees prepare for the first day of school on Thursday. He said his daughter is ready for school to start. Mr. Bledsoe congratulated Katherine Bishop for being chosen as Oklahoma’s representative for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence program. He said he appreciated hearing about the Summer School Programs.
Tammy West echoed other board member comments. She said she appreciated the Summer School presentation. Mrs. West said her kids have taken part in Counterpoint and Summer Spectacular through the years. She congratulated Katherine Bishop.
Gail LoPresto also agreed with other board comments. She congratulated Katherine Bishop. Mrs.
LoPresto said Counterpoint is a wonderful program. Mrs. LoPresto thanked district employees for
their efforts in getting ready for the beginning of school.
ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL
YEAR PURSUANT TO 25 O. S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (2).
Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:00 p.m. to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations
for the 2009-2010 school year pursuant to 25 O. S. § 307 (B)(1) and (2). Becky Haliburton
seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto,
aye.
ITEM #10– 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.
Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:40 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk
to record the minutes of the executive session. Mark Bledsoe seconded the motion. Vote:
Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Gail LoPresto, Becky Haliburton,
Tammy West, Mark Bledsoe, Julie Jenison, Dr. April Grace, and Paul Hurst met in executive
session for the purpose of discussing negotiations for the 2009-2010 school year pursuant to 25
O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (2).
No action was taken.
ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2010
NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE
PUTNAM CITY ASSOCIATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the 2009-2010 Negotiated Agreement between the Board
of Education and the Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers. Tammy West seconded
the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.
There was no new business.
ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:42 p.m. to adjourn. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion.
Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.
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