REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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, May 1, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Gail LoPresto, president; Julie Jenison, vice-president; Becky Haliburton, Mark Bledsoe, and Tammy West, members; Superintendent Mr. Paul Hurst; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MATTHEW FLINTON.

Matthew Flinton, Assistant Principal at Putnam City High School, gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – RECOGNITIONS:

 PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM.

Coach A. D. Burtschi recognized the boys’ basketball team who won the State
Championship and introduced the seniors and coaches.

 PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL STATE SWIM CHAMPS.

Coach Wayne Smith recognized the State Swim Champions. Present at the meeting was Kaylee Steffen who was named Swim Champion for the State of Oklahoma.

ITEM #3 – PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS.

Neil Hill, chairperson for the Golden Apple Awards committee, along with Putnam City Foundation Board members, presented the Spring 2009 Golden Apple Awards. Receiving the awards were Janis Cramer, a volunteer at Lake Park Elementary; Kay Epperson, coordinator for the Even Start program; Stacy Fudickar, a teacher at Arbor Grove Elementary; Kathy Hale, a financial secretary at Putnam City West High School; and Denise Spaeth, the freshman academy secretary at Putnam City West High School.

Each recipient was presented with an engraved brass apple and a check for $200.00. Contributions were provided by the Putnam City Schools Foundation.

ITEM #4 – PRESENTATION ON ELEMENTARY STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARDS.

Dr. Joe Pierce, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Paula Dyer, Elementary Math Curriculum Specialist, gave a presentation on Elementary Standards Based Report Cards. Standards based report cards list the most important skills students should learn in each content area at a particular grade. Creating and refining the report cards over a three-year period is a process that has involved teachers, administrators and parents. Parents will get specific information about which skills and concepts their children have learned and in what areas they need additional support or enrichment.

ITEM #5 – PRESENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL EDUCATION PLAN (CLEP).

Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, gave a presentation on the proposed Comprehensive Local Education Plan (CLEP). The CLEP is composed of a school improvement plan, an alternative education plan, a reading sufficiency plan, a quality time analysis, and a capital improvement plan. Four goals were set for school improvement:
 For the 2009-2010 school year, the district’s reading API score in the “all” category will increase from 1,236 to 1,275.
 For the 2009-2010 school year, the district’s math API score in the “all” category will increase from 1,272 to 1,336.
 The district’s attendance rate will increase from 94% at the end of 2009 to 95% at the end of 2010.
 Within four years, the percent of students graduating will increase from 74.5% to 80%.
According to state law, each Oklahoma school district is to adopt a new six-year CLEP on or before May 15. A CLEP committee of parents, curriculum specialists, and school and district administrators developed the plan.

ITEM #6 – PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CLEP.

There were no comments.

ITEM #7 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #8 - 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. Mark Bledsoe seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting April 20, 2009.
b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 912208511
through 915900090 inclusive for time period from April 14 – 28, 2009
for the 2008-2009 school year.
c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City North and Putnam City West.
d. Declaration of obsolete/surplus items.
e. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY FUND-RAISERS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MAY 4, 2009

DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount Sno cone sales / P.E. $ 600.00
Date: May 11 (classroom, curriculum supplies, & staff development)

HARVEST HILLS
Activity / Subaccount Sell Super Kids Day t-shirts / P.E. $ 250.00
Date: May (purchase oranges, drinks, ribbons for Super Kids Day)

Activity / Subaccount Sell t-shirts for trackmeet / P.E. $ 150.00
Date: May (pay for t-shirts for students)

HILLDALE
Activity / Subaccount Video yearbook sales / General $ 300.00
Date: May 11-15 (funding for Camp Dakani Field Trip-Fall 2009)

Activity / Subaccount Buy one get one free book fair / General $3,000.00
Date: May (books, library supplies, library field trips, author
visits, library furnishings, etc.)

ROLLINGWOOD
Activity / Subaccount May Festival / Art Club $ 100.00
Date: May (Art Club, classroom activities, equipment, materials
& supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell sno cones for Super Kids Day / P.E. $ 600.00
Date: May (PE activities, equipment, materials, & supplies)

WESTERN OAKS ELEM.
Activity / Subaccount Sell sno cones & sticker tattoos on Super Kids Day $ 200.00
Date: May (PE equipment)

COOPER MIDDLE
Activity / Subaccount Family Game Night / General $ 50.00
Date: May 7 (consumables and resources for students & teachers)

f. Overnight Travel Requests.
g. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #9 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the recommendation of employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Mark Bledsoe seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL EDUCATION PLAN.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Local Education Plan. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 GENERAL FUND.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 General Fund. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO DISTRICT POLICY EE – ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, PLACEMENT, TRANSFER, AND WITHDRAWAL.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve changes to District Policy EE – Admission, Residency, Placement, Transfer, and Withdrawal. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM PRESIDIO NETWORK SOLUTIONS FOR CLASSROOM TELEPHONE SYSTEMS. ($707,410.36 FROM 36-190)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Presidio Network Solutions for classroom telephone systems. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM GLOBE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE REMODEL OF THE ELEVATOR AND UNFINISHED SECTION OF THE THIRD FLOOR AT THE PUTNAM CITY CENTER FOR THE RELOCATION OF STRIVE. ($769,000 from 24-277)

Superintendent, Mr. Paul Hurst, said to remove remodel of the elevator from the item.
Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Globe Construction for the construction of the unfinished section of the third floor at the Putnam City Center for the relocation of Strive. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO REQUEST MAPS FUNDS TO REPLACE THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MECHANICAL AIR HANDLER AND HOT WATER LOOP AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL. (164,300 from 24-000)

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to request MAPS funds to replace the Performing Arts Center mechanical air handler and hot water loop at Putnam City North High School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #16 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

• I want to again recognize Ms. Grisby and all at Dennis Elementary for being awarded Model School status by Great Expectations. The award was formally presented to the school on April 27. Senator Coffee was also present to present a proclamation to the school and we do also appreciate him taking the time to recognize this accomplishment.
• It was delightful to share in the recognition of Sam Bradford at Putnam City North High School. The evening was most enjoyable and the preparations were outstanding. I know there are many people to thank in this regard. Sam is such a wonderful representative of Putnam City North and this district.
• Congratulations to all on the district arts festival conducted Saturday at Putnam City North. The emphasis on arts education in the district is exemplary as we all know.
• Mr. Lindley has been analyzing the evaluations of the recent job fair and the results are most positive. Of particular interest is the fact that most of the attendees either learned of the event on either district or school websites (84%). Thirty nine percent also mentioned having heard about the job fair through employees, friends, family, or patrons. Actually having the opportunity to have an interview was the most desirable quality of the job fair. Another interesting point from the attendees is that support for new teachers is the factor that might most influence them in accepting a position in a district. While there is much more information to be gleaned, the feedback was excellent. Again, thanks to all of you who were involved in that fine activity.
• Congratulations to James Wallace at Central Elementary for receiving a grant for $1000.00 from Schools for Healthy Lifestyles. The grant will provide materials in the areas of injury prevention, nutrition, physical education, tobacco use prevention, and oral health and awareness.
• Hefner Middle School’s sixth grade science teachers, Ms. Astle and Ms. Jarvis, were awarded a $9200 grant to pursue further education on the diverse ecosystems of Peru. They will have the opportunity in June for a two week exploration of the Amazon Rain Forest, Machu Pichu, and Peruvian culture.
• Scott Allen of Mayfield Middle School was recently awarded a Zoo Fund for Kids grant of $1450. The grant will provide an on site classroom experience regarding endangered species.
• The work of our planning groups regarding the stimulus funding of IDEA and Title I has begun. There were brainstorming activities last week to be followed by a second meeting this week. I am excited about the instructional and programmatic possibilities for our students.
• The State Stabilization Funds, under the control of Governor Henry, in all likelihood will be applied to prevent severe budget cuts to education. At least that is the direction it seems to be going at this time. I think it appropriate to assume that our allocations from the state for the next school year would be at best the same as they are this year. While the intent of this area of funding was to provide for reform and innovation it appears likely that, in practice, it will serve to prevent drastic job reductions. I know the budget work at the legislature continues and we will have to wait and see how the funding, both state and federal, shakes out.
• Of course the H1N1 virus and the precautions associated with reducing the potential for its proliferation have been on the front burner recently and will likely remain there for some time to come. We have actuated a four stage plan that deals with the spread of the virus and that which we may do to insure the well being of our students, employees, and families. I do wish to express my appreciation to everyone who has been involved in the preparations thus far. Special thanks are to be extended to Georgene Westendorf, Steve Lindley, Jennifer Strong, Tim Wall, the administrative team, the building principals, teaching staff, custodial staff, and transportation department for their work in this collective effort to be prepared and responsive.

ITEM #17 – BOARD COMMENTS.

Julie Jenison congratulated those mentioned in the Superintendent’s report. She also congratulated the basketball team, swim champion, and Golden Apple winners. Mrs. Jenison noted the recent passing of her mother-in-law, a long time teacher, and reflected on the difference educators make in the lives of children. She thanked administrators and teachers who had made a difference in her son’s life.

Becky Haliburton thanked Barbara Gabel, art teachers, and others involved in putting on the district arts festival, saying the event was amazing. She thanked the Foundation for the “wonderful” Celebration of Excellence banquet. Mrs. Haliburton thanked Dr. Joe Pierce and the team who developed the standards based report cards for effectively addressing parent concerns and creating a final product that parents will find more helpful. She also thanked administrators for the way they handled communication around the H1N1 virus, saying she had received a lot of positive feedback from parents.

Mark Bledsoe said the recognition of Putnam City arts students, state champions in athletics and Golden Apple Award winners in one night showed the greatness of the district.

Tammy West said she lives where she does because of Putnam City Schools. She said she enjoyed the Sam Bradford night at Putnam City North. Mrs. West also said the feedback on the H1N1 response was positive and the communication left people informed, not fearful.

Gail LoPresto thanked Caroline Gist, Dondra Floresca and the Foundation board for the wonderful Celebration of Excellence banquet. She thanked members of the PCACT for working at the Oklahoma City Arts Festival. Mrs. LoPresto said she attended the State Superintendent’s Arts Awards in Guthrie where six district students were honored. She thanked Barbara Gabel for the good job she does as District Arts Specialist. Mrs. LoPresto also said she enjoyed the Broadway revue at Putnam City High School and Theatre Dance Showcase at Putnam City West. She thanked Becky Haliburton and Rick Waters, architect, for their help in a recent tour of school construction sites.
ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) DISCUSSING
EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL
SERVICES PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (1), (2) HAVING CONFIDENTIAL
COMMUNICATIONS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING A DUE PROCESS HEARING
PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (b(4), AND (3) EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (B)(7).

Julie Jenison made a motion at 7:30 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of
(1) discussing employment/appointment of the Executive Director of Special Services pursuant to
25 O.S. § 307 (1), (2) having confidential communications with legal counsel regarding a due
process hearing pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(4), and (3) employment evaluation of the
Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7). Mark Bledsoe seconded the motion.
Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #19 – 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 8:55 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. Tammy West, Becky Haliburton, Mark Bledsoe, and Julie Jenison; Superintendent Paul Hurst; Laura Holmes, attorney; Dr. April Grace, Executive Director of Human Resources; and Glen Kastner, Executive Director of Special Services met in executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing employment/appointment of the Executive Director of Special Services pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1), (2) having confidential communications with legal counsel regarding a due process hearing pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(4), and (3) employment evaluation of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7).

ITEM #20 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT AN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES.

Mr. Hurst said that the administration recommends appointment of Lynette Thompson as
Executive Director of Special Services.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to appoint Lynette Thompson as Executive Director of Special
Services. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe,
aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #21 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #22– CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 8:56 p.m. to adjourn. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye. 

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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 15, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Gail LoPresto, president; Julie Jenison, vice-president; Becky Haliburton, Mark Bledsoe, and Tammy West, members; Superintendent Mr. Paul Hurst; Debbie Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DEE MOORE.

Dee Moore, Administrative Intern at Central Elementary, gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. APRIL GRACE.

Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, and Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education recognized 37 retiring Putnam City employees. Board members Julie Jenison and Becky Haliburton presented the retirees present at the meeting with a clock and lifetime activity passes.

Nineteen of the retiring employees have 30 years or more experience in education. The retiring teacher with the longest tenure in the district is Margaret Blackerby of Rollingwood Elementary, who is retiring after 43 years. Together, the 37 retiring employees have 1,088 years of experience in education and 875 years of experience in Putnam City Schools.

Retiring from the district this year:

Margaret Blackerby, Patricia Hocker, Terri Pelley
Deborah Brown, Angie Huckleberry, Mary Jane Rhoten
Glenna Butler, Glen Kastner, Lee Rice
Linda Buxton, Suzanne Lillard, Sue Sanderson
Leigh Ann Campbell, Mark Little, Gary Sauls
Ron Christy, Rhonda Malahy, Pat Schoonover
Judith Daniel, Colleen Mallory, Cecilia Sharp
Gretchen Dolive, Majorie McGuire, Pat Stackle
Faye Dumas, Ann Millerborg, Patty Torres
Lynne Elias, Judy Moses, Teta Turner
Ben Fast, Lynn Murdock, Suzanne Wilson
Michael Gold, Judy Murnan
Jerry Griffin, Carol Naranjo

ITEM #3 – INFORMATION AND STAFF REPORTS:
 FINANCIAL REPORT – SHANNON MEETS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.

Shannon Meeks, Executive Director of Finance, gave a brief update on the financial status of the district.

Mr. Meeks reported that the current general fund balance is $26,871,029. He said after remaining open purchase orders have been paid, the budgeted ending fund balance is projected to be $3,136,642 for Fiscal Year 2009.

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:

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 May 4, 2009.
b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 911639072
through 916085090 inclusive for time period from April 28 through May 12, 2009
for the 2008-09 school year.
c. School Activity Fund Cash Summary.
d. School Activity Subaccount Request.
e. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Administration Activity Fund, Putnam City
High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.
f. Declaration of obsolete/surplus items.
g. Overnight Travel Requests.
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.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the recommendation of employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the Negotiations committee for the 2009-2010 school year. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Negotiations Committee for 2009-2010

Dr. April Grace, Chairperson
Dr. Melani Mouse
Mrs. Sue Kuntze
Mrs. Renita White
Mr. Randy Rader

Alternates:
Mr. Shannon Meeks
Dr. Joe Pierce
Mrs. Lynette Thompson

ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE OPEN TRANSFERS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR.

Tammy West made a motion to approve Open Transfers for the 2009-2010 school year. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FOR THE ADDITION OR UPGRADE OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AT CORONADO ELEMENTARY, HILLDALE ELEMENTARY, DENNIS ELEMENTARY, AND WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL. ($709,650 FROM 24-240)

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Simplex Grinnell for the addition or upgrade of the fire suppression systems at Coronado Elementary, Hilldale Elementary, Dennis Elementary, and Western Oaks Middle School. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The district has been working to install fire suppression systems in every school. When installation is complete at these four schools, just two schools will be left to do.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE DATE CHANGE FOR JULY 6, 2009 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TO JULY 9, 2009.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve date change for July 6, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting to July 9, 2009. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #11 –SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

• Certainly I want to extend our appreciation for the many years of service of our recently announced retirees. There have been so many fine years of service to the children of this district by these many employees. Their dedication and commitment over the years are greatly valued.
• The senior activities the past week were absolutely delightful. Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors for the contributions they have made to their respective schools and for their many accomplishments. I also wish to express our collective appreciation to the high school principals, their staffs, and patrons for making the final days of the students’ experiences in the district so meaningful.
• Lake Park Elementary has been awarded a community grant in the amount of $1000. Congratulations to Mr. Lunn and all at that school.
• We have great news for the OPAT program. The Inasmuch Grant submitted by Christy Evans in February has been awarded in the amount of $70, 325. The funds will support one more year of OPAT’s three to five extension, cover costs for the OPAT staff to attend the Parents as Teachers National Conference, and provide manipulative materials and other teaching resources. We appreciate the Putnam City Schools Foundation in acting as the flow through agent for this very significant grant opportunity.
• Lesa Rohrer, physical science teacher at Putnam City High School, recently received the Excellence in Earth Science Education Award. She also received the Thomas C. Cronin Scholarship as well as the Robert R. Klabzuba Scholarship. Ms. Rohrer will be attending Oklahoma State University to pursue a Ph.D. in earth science.
• Putnam City High School’s baseball team has been awarded an academic achievement award for a cumulative grade point average of over 3.25. Congratulations to these student athletes.
• The OSSAA has recognized the baseball team at Putnam City North High School with a Distinguished Academic plaque for a cumulative GPA of 3.50 and ranking in the upper ten percent of their classification.
• We had an excellent spring in baseball with all of our teams advancing with Putnam City High School and Putnam City North advancing to the state tournament. The Panthers came extremely close to playing for a state championship. We are most proud of these athletes and coaches.
• The Putnam City North Boys’ Tennis Team captured the 6A team championship this past weekend. Congratulations to these athletes and coaches. I do hope that we can formally recognize this group at our next board meeting. A state championship is such an accomplishment and so exciting for the school and district.
• Hayley Parker, a student at Putnam City North, was crowned Miss Oklahoma Junior National Teenager 2009 this past weekend. Hayley competed against girls from across the state and will now compete in the national pageant in Nashville. America’s National Teenager is a scholarship pageant that is based on school and community involvement, interviewing skills, and stage presence. Congratulations to Ms. Parker.
• Two teams of Harvest Hills Elementary fifth grade students and one team of fourth grade students won medals for work they entered in the 2009 Oklahoma Student Media Festival. The awards were announced at the May 12th festival conducted on the campus of Oklahoma State University. Harvest Hills took 57 students from grades 2 through 5 to the media festival, each of whom was involved in the creation of at least one production for the festival. Harvest Hills students created and entered 37 projects in this year’s student media festival.
• A number of Hefner Middle School sixth grade students have had poetry pieces selected for publication in “A Celebration of Young Poets”, published by Creative Communication, Inc. Congratulations to Jake Allee, Eric Bostic, Emma Cabugao, Katie Coley, Chandler DesRouche, Madison Detwiler, Shea Linse, Mikayla Ross, Anna Shannon and Sahale Zaman.
• Putnam City North High School student Serena Jafer won the essay division of the 2009 Oklahoma Writing Project Contest. Also, PCN students Jillian Rodesney and Katie Phelps both won in the poetry division of the Oklahoma Council of Teachers of English Young Writers Contest and were published in that group’s anthology.

ITEM #12 – BOARD COMMENTS.

Julie Jenison said she enjoyed attending senior breakfasts, baccalaureate services and graduation ceremonies. She thanked Dee Moore for her inspirational message. She congratulated and thanked the retirees for their service to the district. Mrs. Jenison thanked Shannon Meeks for the financial report and for making the presentation easy to understand.

Becky Haliburton congratulated the retirees and said that Pat Stackle, one of the retirees, was one of her teachers in school. She said she enjoyed attending the Will Rogers Elementary School 25th anniversary celebration.

Mark Bledsoe thanked retirees for their years of service to the district. He said it was a pleasure to attend the senior breakfasts and graduations and see the excitement on the faces of the students.

Tammy West said attending the graduations was the most fun she has had in a long time. She commented how the graduations reflect the different personalities of the schools. Mrs. West said she looks forward to next year.

Gail LoPresto said she enjoyed attending the graduations, and commented that they each display their own personality. She said she also enjoyed Putnam City Academy’s Senior Salute. Mrs. LoPresto congratulated the retirees. She said she will miss Glen Kastner, Executive Director of Special Education, and Patricia Hocker, Windsor Hills Elementary Principal. Mrs. LoPresto told Board members to think about the committee they would like to be on and let her know.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONDUCT A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (B)(7).

Julie Jenison made a motion at 6:55 p.m. to enter into executive session to conduct a formal
evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7). Tammy West
seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, 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.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion at 9:36 p.m. to return to open session. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Gail LoPresto. Tammy West, Becky Haliburton, Mark Bledsoe, Julie Jenison, and Superintendent Paul Hurst, met in executive session for the purpose of conducting a formal evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7).

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 at 9:37 p.m. to adjourn. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Jenison, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye; West, aye; LoPresto, aye.