Putnam City Schools

January 2011 Board Minutes

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Thursday, January 6, 2011

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Thursday, January 6, 2011 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 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAJORIE IVEN, OVERHOLSER ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL.

Marjorie Iven gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – INFORMATION AND STAFF REPORTS:
 DISTRICT STUDENT EMAIL – CORY BOGGS, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Cory Boggs briefed the board on plans for email accounts for Putnam City District high school students. With email accounts, students can submit homework to teachers electronically, collaborate with other students, register for classes at Francis Tuttle, apply for scholarships and apply for college. Teachers could make assignments by sending email to students and could respond more quickly to student requests.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Gary Laird of Hatcher Construction Services addressed the board about the district’s bid recommendation for construction of athletic facilities at Putnam City West High School.

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:

a. Minutes for regular board meeting December 6, 2010.
b. Minutes for special board meeting December 8, 2010.
c. Minutes for special board meeting December 13, 2010.
d. Financial report and bimonthly bills for beginning purchase order numbers
101471133 through 107315421 for November 30 – December 17, 2010
for the 2010-2011 school year.
e. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City Administration,
Putnam City North High School and Putnam City West High School.
f. Obsolete and/or Surplus Items.
g. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

Elementary/Secondary Fund Raisers
Board of Education Meeting
January 6th, 2011

School Date Proposed Activity Fund Money Used For Estimated Profit/Deposit
Central Elem. January Book Fair Media Books, Library supplies $700.00
Dennis Elem. January Pictures Pictures Curriculum, student awards, school improvement, teacher/office supplies, etc. $ 3,000.00
Downs Elem. January Selling DVD’s of 5th grade program/rehearsals/performances Fine Arts Classroom supplies, curriculum, program costumes and props, scholarships for activities $150.00
Northridge Elem. January Pictures Pictures School supplies, books, and technology $2,000.00
Wiley Post Elem. January Crazy Hat / Crazy Sock Day 5th Grade Activity/Camp 5th Grade recognition supplies $500.00
PC West May Dance Showcase with Range of Motion Drama Supplies, play production $3,000.00

h. Overnight Travel Requests.
i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

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 employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Tammy West made a motion to approve the 2011-2012 School Calendar. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #7– CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CATAPULT LEARNING TO SERVE ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL WITH TITLE I SERVICES FOR 2011. ($21,500 FROM TITLE I STIMULUS 516)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve contract with Catapult Learning to serve St. Charles Borromeo School with Title I services for 2011. Mark Bledsoe seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the Course Description Guide for the 2011-2012 school year. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DR. DENA PINSON TO CONDUCT A PRESENTATION ON AUTISM/ASPERGERS SPECTRUM JANUARY 10, 2011. ($1,000 FROM STIMULUS 622)

Tammy West made a motion to approve the contract with Dr. Dena Pinson to conduct a presentation on Autism/Aspergers Spectrum January 10, 2011. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM (EDIT) PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT WILEY POST ELEMENTARY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011. ($1,250 FROM TITLE I)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Educational Development and Instructional Team (EDIT) proposal and contract for professional development at Wiley Post Elementary, February 24, 2011. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF CISCO NEXUS 5548 & BROCADE DS-5100 NETWORK SWITCHES. ($97,257.98 FROM BOND FUNDS 71-190)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the purchase of Cisco Nexus 5548 & Brocade DS-5100 network switches. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM SILVERCLIFFE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ATHLETIC FACILITY AT PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL. $2,875,000 FROM 79-281)

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Silvercliffe Construction for construction of a new athletic facility at Putnam City West High School. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

The lowest bid by Hatcher Construction was rejected because they failed to provide, within 48 hours, a certificate of proof that a subcontractor is qualified to provide a Performance and Payment Bond for the portion of work for which they are responsible.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION LAW, INC. FOR LEGAL ISSUES PRESENTATION ON JANUARY 10, 2011. (IDEA STIMULUS 622)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the contract with The Center for Education Law, Inc. for Legal Issues presentation on January 10, 2011. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE WORKSHOP ENTITLED PYRAMID RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION PRESENTED BY AUSTIN BUFFMAN OF SOLUTION TREE TO BE HELD JUNE 2-3, 2011. ($17,000 FROM IDEA STIMULUS 622)

Mark Bledsoe made a motion to approve workshop entitled Pyramid Response to Intervention presented by Austin Buffman of Solution Tree to be held June 2-3, 2011. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE WORKSHOP ENTITLED BUILDING COMMON ASSESSMENTS PRESENTED BY LAURIE ROBINSON OF SOLUTION TREE TO BE HELD JUNE 28-29, 2011. ($17,000 FROM TITLE I STIMULUS 516)

Tammy West made a motion to approve workshop entitled Building Common Assessments presented by Laurie Robinson of Solution Tree to be held June 28-29, 2011. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM MIDWEST BUS COMPANY TO PURCHASE SEVEN TO EIGHT SPECIAL NEEDS BUSES. ($104,129 FROM 73-284)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Midwest Bus Company to purchase seven to eight special needs buses. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #17 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

• Barbara Gabel, Putnam City’s Fine Arts curriculum specialist, is being recognized by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association as Administrator of the Year for 2011. Gabel will receive the honor at the organization’s convention on Jan. 20 in Tulsa.
• James L. Dennis Elementary School teacher Randy Utt has been named the 2010 Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year. She will receive her award at the Social Studies and Fine Arts Conference on January 8 at Southmoore High School.
• Putnam City North High School social studies teacher and boys’ soccer coach Tom Pecore has been named 2010 Region VI Boys High School Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Region VI is comprised of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
• The Oklahoma Music Educators Association has named Ralph Downs Elementary School Music Teacher Katie Robertson as the state’s 2011 Outstanding Young Music Educator.
• Anne Guevera, the orchestra director for Putnam City West High School and The Silver Strings of Putnam City, has been named a 2011 Exemplary Teacher by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association.
• Sylvia Mahaffey, an 8th-grade math teacher at Capps Middle School, was one of five teachers in the nation in mid-December to be named as a 2010 Symetra Top Teacher. According to Symetra, the Top Teachers’ program honors teachers from around the country for outstanding leadership and instructional skills. In recognition of the honor, Capps Middle School will receive a $1,000 donation in her name. The award is sponsored by Symetra Financial Corporation, a financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington.
• The National Board for Professional Teachers’ Standards announced in mid-December that eight Putnam City teachers earned National Board Certification. Congratulations to Kara Armoudian, James L. Dennis Elementary School; Molly Baugh, Putnam City North High School; Valerie Brink, Overholser Elementary School; Darby Cassaday, Putnam City High School; Linda Deason, Windsor Hills Elementary School; Shannon Elliott, Central Elementary School; Carrie Lenhart, Central Elementary School; and Annia Morris, Putnam City North High School
• Putnam City High School has been named one of 11 “Oklahoma’s Promise 2010 State Champions” for leading the state in the number of graduates who qualified to receive Oklahoma’s Promise, a state scholarship that allows students from families whose annual income is $50,000 or less to earn free college tuition. Putnam City High is state runner-up in Class 6A to Broken Arrow.
• The Putnam City North Pom Squad competed in the OSDTDA State Dance Competition in early December at Oklahoma City University. The squad won the state championship in the 6A mix competition and won second runner-up in the 6A small pom category. Annie White and Haley Paxton were named to the Oklahoma All State Dance Team. Katelynn Smith won a $500 scholarship for outstanding academics and community service.
• Congratulations to the Hefner Middle School Knowledge Master Team for winning first in the state and ranking in the top 8 percent internationally in competition. Students compete by gathering around a computer as a team, answering 200 questions and earning points for the speed and accuracy of their answers. Questions came in 15 categories, including world history, economics, math, literature, biology, earth science, health, fine arts and government.
• Caroline Gist wrote and received a $7,000 grant for Early Birds from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. We do certainly appreciate the efforts of the Foundation to support early educational opportunities.
• Congratulations to Renita White and Windsor Hills Elementary School for their successful proposal for the OAESP Technology Grant competition. The “I Touch Therefore I Read” grant proceeds will be used to purchase ten ipods for improving reading skills.
• Congratulations to board member Tammy West for receiving the OSSBA Board of Education Excellence Award. This award is presented to board members who continue their education beyond legal requirements. We are grateful for the work of all our board members and their efforts to stay well informed on matters of education and educational governance.

ITEM #18 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Mark Bledsoe thanked Mr. Hurst for his report. He said it was good to hear about Putnam City employee and student excellence.

Gail LoPresto said she attended the Hilldale orchestra concert, the Putnam City West Yuletide Celebration, the Wiley Post Christmas lunch, and the orchestra program at Putnam City High School. She said the auditorium was beautiful, and all the events were well attended.

Tammy West said she really enjoyed the holiday programs she attended. She said she was proud of the accolades earned by Putnam City educators and students, and that she looked forward to a new year.

ITEM #19 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #20 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 6:35 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.
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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Tuesday, January 18, 2011 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, January 14, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Becky Haliburton, vice-president; Gail LoPresto and Tammy West, members; Assistant Superintendent Melani Mouse; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others. Mark Bledsoe was absent.

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – KEELY FRAYSER, CAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.

Keely Frayser gave the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

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:

a. Minutes for regular board meeting January 6, 2011.
b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for beginning purchase order numbers
105667124 through 107799135 for December 17, 2010 through January 11, 2011
for the 2010-2011 school year.
c. Elementary contract with Sooner Fundraising.
d. Elementary Fundraisers.
School Date Proposed Activity Fund Money Used For Estimated Profit/Deposit
Apollo February Singing Valentines Vocal Music Music supplies $200
Downs February Sell Candy Grams Music Help cover expenses of 3 students participating in the National Children’s Choir $300

Downs February Sell Singing Grams Music Help cover expenses of 3 students participating in the National Children’s Choir $200
Harvest Hills February Jump Rope for Heart American Heart Assoc. Goes directly to the Heart Association $ 10,000
Harvest Hills February 4th and 5th Grade Valentine Social Cancer Research Donation for PC Cancer Drive $500
Hilldale February Book Fair Media Books, Library supplies, Library field trips, Author visits, etc. $1,000
Hilldale February Sell Candy Gram Cancer Research Donation for PC Cancer Drive $200
Kirkland February/March Pictures Picture Teacher/Office expenses, Agendas, Substitute teachers, Curriculum, etc. $4,000
Lake Park February Sell Cupid Grams General 5th grade end of the year activity $300
Lake Park February Jog-a-thon General Donation to PC Cancer Drive $9,000
Rollingwood February Book Fair Media Media equipment, Materials, Books, etc. $600
Rollingwood February Valentine or Art Show Candy Sale Art Club Art Club, Classroom activities and supplies $100
Rollingwood February/March Sale of Yearbooks Yearbooks Office and classroom activities, Equipment, Materials $300
Rollingwood February/March Individual Pictures Picture Office and classroom activities, Equipment, Materials $1,500
Rollingwood February/March Group Pictures Picture Office and classroom activities, Equipment, Materials $200
Western Oaks February Sell Candy Bars General Educational supplies, Items for faculty meetings, field trips, Improvements, etc. $10,000
Western Oaks February Specials Night/Art Auction Art Supplies for Art $ 400
Western Oaks February Pictures Picture Educational supplies, Guest speakers, Office and classroom items, Improvements, etc. $1,800
Western Oaks February STUCO will Sell Valentines, Sucker and Candy Grams Cancer Research Donation to PC Cancer Drive $500
Western Oaks February Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Physical Education American Heart Association $2,000
Windsor Hills February Sell Valentine Cookies Art Club Art supplies $500

e. Overnight Travel Requests.
f. Out of state trips:
1. Putnam City High School DECA students to Orlando, Florida April 29
through May 4, 2011.
g. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.
Tammy West made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANCE TO CHANGE CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ($18,000 FROM 089)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the Chance to Change contract for Employee Assistance Program. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #6– CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA.

Tammy West made a motion to approve contract with Teach for America. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.

Assistant Superintendent Melani Mouse asked to remove this item from the agenda.

ITEM #8 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

• The Putnam City Smart Start Early Childhood Center at Springdale has been open for five days now. Eighty-five 4-year old students, the graduating class of 2024, have been and will continue to be engaged in age-appropriate developmental activities. Our collective gratitude is extended to the Inasmuch Foundation, Smart Start of Central Oklahoma, Community Action, Architecture Incorporated, The Putnam City School Foundation and the Putnam City Board of Education for their participation in this wholesome venture. Equally important in this effort were our district personnel who gave of themselves to see all of this come together.
• Congratulations to Kirkland Elementary School staff and administration for receiving a state grant to implement a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support program at the school.
• Will Rogers Elementary School was recently awarded a $700 grant from the Target Foundation. The grant will provide funds for the transportation costs for their special needs students as they begin attending the Coffee Creek Riding Center once a month. Students will be actively involved in horseback riding, special games and exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance and coordination. Will Rogers Elementary also received $2,000 from Sonic Corporation to provide an opportunity for 5th-graders to participate in the LifeChange Ballroom Dance Program. Congratulations to Ms. Miller and Will Rogers Elementary School.
• Congratulations to Randy Rader, principal at Northridge Elementary School, for being named president elect of the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals.
• The Putnam City North High School cheerleading squad won their sixth national title in a row at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Senior and Junior High School National Championships January 8-9 at the Dallas Convention Center. This championship sets an NCA record for most consecutive national championships. The squad won first place in the small advanced high school cheerleading division and also added an award for Best use of Tumbling. Historically, the team has also been most successful in state competition, winning state championships in 2009, 2008 and 2006.
• Congratulations to Alex Newell, a student at Putnam City High School who was named winner of the 2010 Teen Read Month Contest in November. Alex read more than 31,000 pages to earn the designation as top teen reader in the state. The contest was sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoman. He will receive tickets to a Thunder game and a book of his choice.

ITEM #9 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto said she enjoyed attending the Springdale Center grand opening event. She said the early childhood center was very impressive.

Tammy West said she also was impressed with the new early childhood center and seeing it in operation was gratifying. She said the Putnam City West entrance renovation looks terrific. Mrs. West said she attended the Putnam City Invitational basketball tournament and enjoyed it very much.

Becky Haliburton thanked Sue Kuntze for all her hard work and dedication in preparation for the opening of the new early childhood center.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION ON ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), DISCUSSION ON THE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF AN ENROLLMENT CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AND FOR CONDUCTING AN EVALUATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 6:10 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), discussion on the employment/appointment of an Enrollment Center Administrator and for conducting an evaluation and/or employment of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND RECORD THE MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 7:10 p.m. to return to open session and record the minutes of executive session. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Julie Jenison, Tammy West, Becky Haliburton and Gail LoPresto; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse; Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. April Grace; and Attorney Laura Holmes met in executive session for the purpose of discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), discussion on the employment/appointment of an Enrollment Center Administrator and for conducting an evaluation and/or employment of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate purchase of property for the purpose of constructing a new elementary school. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT FOR 2011-2012.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the Superintendent’s contract for 2011-2012. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT AN ENROLLMENT CENTER ADMINISTRATOR.

Assistant Superintendent Melani Mouse said the administration recommends appointment of Joe Ellis as Enrollment Center Administrator.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to appoint Joe Ellis as Enrollment Center Administrator. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

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

There was no new business.

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

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 7:10 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.
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SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, January 24, 2011


The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Monday, January 24, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Putnam City Administration Board Room, 5401 NW 40th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice was posted on January 21, 2011 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 5:30 p.m.

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

ITEM #2 –CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION ON ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), DISCUSSION ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE ENROLLMENT CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AND REPLACEMENT ADMINISTRATOR POSITION AT MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 5:31 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), discussion on the employment of the Enrollment Center Administrator and replacement administrator position at Mayfield Middle School pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, 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.

Mark Bledsoe made a motion at 6:37 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: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board Members Julie Jenison, Tammy West, Gail LoPresto, Mark Bledsoe, and Becky Haliburton; and Assistant Superintendent Paul Hurst met in executive session for the purpose of discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3), discussion on the employment of the Enrollment Center Administrator and replacement administrator position at Mayfield Middle School pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

ITEM #4 – CONDUCT A WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION REGARDING ANY MATTER OF DISTRICT BUSINESS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FINANCIAL ISSUES, PERSONNEL ISSUES, EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES, ENROLLMENT, AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES’ ISSUES. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM.

Superintendent Paul Hurst asked Board members to assess how the district is progressing on important issues.

Assessment issues:

1) Discipline and consequences
2) Consistency
3) Band Energy Drinks/Outside Drinks
4) Enrollment Procedures
5) Behavior contract
6) Common handbooks
7) Uniforms
8) Being more strict
9) Respect
10) Sufficient staffing
11) Principal, teacher and student roles are clearly defined.
12) Focus on the work.
13) Continuing staff development to address changing population
14) Inclusive, empathy, credibility
15) Evangelists
16) Great instructional leaders
17) Options for administrators = multiple layers response
18) Everyday sanctions; ISR, evening ISR, alternative school, Project HOPE, evening
program, Ombudsman, Positive Changes
19) Gender based-core courses (MS)
20) Virtual education
21) Testing vs. whole child
22) Only as good as the people
23) ROTC
24) Peer mediation
25) Elementary social skills

Administrators and Board members discussed school start times and how they affect
bus transportation and career tech schedules. School attendance boundaries were also discussed.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 7:55 p.m. to adjourn. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.