Putnam City Schools

June 2011 Board Minutes

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 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 Monday, June 6, 2011 at 5:00 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, June 3, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – LYNN JOHNSON.

Lynn Johnson gave the Inspirational Message and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2– PRESENTATION ON HILLDALE ELEMENTARY AND COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY BUSINESS MEMBERS – LYNN JOHNSON.

Lynn Johnson, Hilldale Elementary Principal, told the Board about her school’s partnership with the Northwest Leadership Group. Community partners supplied donations and prizes, and participated in a Carnival and Bingo Night at Hilldale. Jill McCartney, president of the Northwest Leadership Group, presented Lynn Johnson with a check for $5,132.00 which was the total amount raised through the fundraiser event.

ITEM #3 – INFORMATION AND STAFF REPORTS;
 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – JIM HOOPER

Jim Hooper, Executive Director of Operations told the Board the district will have many
construction projects going on this summer. Improvements scheduled include:
• Completion of the softball field at Putnam City High School
• Commencement of construction of an athletic facility at Putnam City High School
• Replacement of HVAC in the science building at Putnam City High School
• Continued work on the gym renovation at Putnam City North
• Continued work on the athletic facility at Putnam City West
• Repair of the gym roof at Putnam City West
• Construct walls to replace partitions at Putnam City West
• Addition of classrooms at Hilldale Elementary
• Construction of a new cafeteria and kitchen at Coronado Elementary
• Renovation of Rollingwood Elementary electric system
• Conversion of the old Rollingwood Elementary kitchen and cafeteria into classrooms
• Construction of a canopy and walkway at Wiley Post Elementary
• Installation of geothermal heat and air at Will Rogers Elementary
• Installation of a new ADA-compliant playground at Will Rogers Elementary
• Installation of new partitions between the cafeteria and gym at Apollo Elementary and Dennis Elementary
Recently completed jobs or almost completed jobs include:
• Rollingwood Elementary new cafeteria and kitchen
• Purchase of Putnam City North band uniforms
• Folding partitions at Lake Park, Harvest Hills and Will Rogers
• Gym floors at Will Rogers, Dennis, Overholser, and Western Oaks Elementary
• Tulakes pod partitions
• Downs security vestibule
• Hefner stage curtains and gym bleachers
• Putnam City West front entrance and band room
• Hefner Middle School canopies

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 AGENDA CONSISTS OF THE DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

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

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 16, 2011.
b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for beginning purchase order
numbers 112878511 and 112147062 through 113336094 for
May 10-31, 2011 inclusive for the 2010-2011 school year.
c. Activity Fund Transfers including Tulakes Elementary, Hefner Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, Putnam City West,
Academy and Administration Smart Start.
d. Obsolete and/or Surplus Items.
e. Renewal of contract with Oklahoma City County Health Department for emergency
public health services for 2011-2012.
f. Renewal of contract with The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma College
of Nursing for 2011-2012.
g. Renewal of service agreement with Clearwater Enterprises for 2011-2012.
(General Fund)
h. Renewal of service agreement with Midstate Security Group, Inc. for 2011-2012.
($21,060 from 11-169)
i. Extend service agreement with Waste Management of Oklahoma for 2011-2012.
($36,810.60 from General Fund)
j. Approval of Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement for 2011-2012.
($6,612 from 21-250)
k. Secondary Fundraisers.

Secondary Fund Raisers
June 6, 2011

School Date Proposed Activity Fund Money Used For Estimated Profit/Deposit
Putnam City North July 16, 2011 Sonic Car Hop 877-FCCLA FCCLA Activities $500.00
l. Overnight Travel Requests.
m. Out of state trips:
1. Putnam City West High School Latin Club to Eastern Kentucky University
July 25-30, 2011.
2. Putnam City North High School Baseball Team to Omaha, Nebraska
June 21-26, 2011.
n. 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.
Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve Compliance Officers. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Compliance Officers

Section 504, Title II: Lynette Thompson, Executive Director of Special Services
Title VI: Dr. April Grace, Executive Director of Human Resources
Title IX: Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Age Act Coordinator: Dr. April Grace, Executive Director of Human Resources

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH FRANCIS TUTTLE FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM.

Tammy West made a motion to approve contract with Francis Tuttle for an Early Childhood Program. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID AND ALTERNATE 1 FROM BNJ BUILDERS FOR PUTNAM CITY WEST PARTITIONS.
($91,759 FROM 72-183)

Tammy West made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid and Alternate 1 from BNJ Builders for Putnam City West Partitions. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM GLOBE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY.

Cindy Gibbs made a motion to approve lowest/best bid from Globe Construction for the Putnam City High School athletic facility. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJUST ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES WITH RELATED PROCEDURES FOR HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY AND HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL EFFECTIVE THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.

Tammy West made a motion to adjust attendance boundaries with related procedures for Harvest Hills Elementary and Hefner Middle School effective the 2013-2014 school year. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, abstain; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Effective the 2013-2014 school year, the formal pattern of middle school attendance for Harvest Hills Elementary students would be to Hefner Middle School.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH OKLAHOMA COUNTY FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE MUTUAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the Agreement with Oklahoma County for the renewal of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE RESIGNATION OF GWEN COOPER PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(4) AND DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS PURSUANT TO 25 O.S.

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 5:45 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of having confidential communications with legal counsel regarding the resignation of Gwen Cooper pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(4) and discussion of employment/appointment of elementary, middle school and high school principals pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, 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.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 7:40 p.m. to return to open session and request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Tammy West, Mark Bledsoe, Gail LoPresto, Cindy Gibbs, and Becky Haliburton; Superintendent Paul Hurst; Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. April Grace; Assistant Superintendent Sue Kuntze; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse; and Attorney Laura Holmes met in executive session for the purpose of having confidential communications with legal counsel regarding the resignation of Gwen Cooper pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(4) and discussion of employment/appointment of elementary, middle school and high school principals pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A RESIGNATION AGREEMENT WITH GWEN COOPER.

Tammy West made a motion to approve a Resignation Agreement with Gwen Cooper. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL(S).

Superintendent Paul Hurst said the administration recommends the employment/appointment of Stephanie Wallace as Elementary Principal.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to employ/appoint Stephanie Wallace as Elementary Principal. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(S).

Superintendent Hurst said he had no recommendation.


ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(S).

Superintendent Hurst said the administration recommends the employment/appointment of Richard Croslin as Principal at Putnam City High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to employ/appoint Richard Croslin as Principal at Putnam City High School. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, nay; Haliburton, nay; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #19 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

• Congratulations to our recent graduates! We hope that the preparation you have received in the district will provide the greatest in post-secondary opportunities. I wish to thank all of those involved in the commencement ceremonies. These are always delightful events.
• Western Oaks Elementary physical education instructor, Jason Hasty, has been named the 2010 – 2011 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Jason not only is an outstanding instructor influencing the lives of so many young students but also is a leader in the district for health and wellness practices. Congratulations to Mr. Hasty.
• Coach Tom Pecore and the Putnam City North soccer team are to be commended for their recent volunteer work in assisting with the aftermath of the May 24 weather. Coach Pecore and team members cleared property in Newcastle of storm related debris. We appreciate their leadership and this most meaningful example of public service by our youth.
• Thanks to ONEOK for the financial support regarding the purchase of two SmartBoards for Arbor Grove Elementary. We do so much appreciate our business sponsors and partners…. Also, thanks to Caroline Gist who facilitated this relationship.
• John Jensen, Putnam City West High School athletic director and head football coach, for been honored as a “Community Ambassador” by the Wes Welker Foundation. The Wes Welker Foundation works to provide a level playing field for at-risk youth by funding sports camps, grants to schools and youth organizations and leadership development. In announcing Coach Jensen’s honor, the foundation noted his dedication to students and efforts to organize and direct free sports camps. His commitment to the youth of the district is exemplary.
• Pamela King, an assistant principal at Putnam City North, has been named as the Advanced Oklahoma Excellence in Education Award honoree for leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education. The Excellence in Education Award was introduced in 2009 by Advanced, a global leader in advancing education excellence through school improvement and accreditation. The award recognizes one Oklahoman annually for achievement in education. Ms. King is retiring after 42 years in education the last thirteen as assistant principal at PCN.
• The decision has been made to alter the school times beginning this fall. As we have discussed on several occasions the primary interest is aligning the district’s high school schedules with the career tech centers allowing for more participation in high level, market driven training and skill acquisition by our high school students. This important objective is served in a most productive way by the state’s outstanding career and technical education programs. These are critical educational outcomes for our current students as well as future secondary students in the district. An additional interest in adding instructional time to the middle schools’ day is also satisfied by these time changes. The schedule for next year is to be:
Middle School 7:40 – 2:35
High School 8:00 – 3:10
Elementary 8:30 – 3:30 (pm buses will pick up at 3:40)
The most challenging aspect of this alteration in times is the fact that many elementary children will be arriving at school significantly before the beginning of the school day. The district is committed to provide before school supervision for children. This, coupled with the district’s breakfast program, should accommodate many of the expressed concerns. I do value those who expressed their opinions on this matter. In the end it was a decision based on the desired access of our students to the valuable opportunities offered through off site technical centers. We will do our best to provide what we can to accommodate the inconvenience of the 20-minute change in time for our elementary schools.

You will note that these times deviate a bit from what was presented in and published in response to the public forum. I believe we had a high school start of 8:05 and an elementary start time of 8:40. We were able to adjust these to what I stated earlier.

We do have some work to do to make certain that our transportation system can satisfy these time frames both in terms of regular and special needs routing.

Again, thanks to the many who worked with this matter and who provided the input necessary to weigh and formulate times that satisfy dominant interests.

ITEM #20 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Gail LoPresto said all three graduations went well. She said the 5th grade graduation at Arbor Grove Elementary was very inspiring. Mrs. LoPresto said Diana Lebsack, principal at Capps Middle School, came to Arbor Grove Elementary and talked to kids about middle school at Capps. She expressed her appreciation for Dr. Don Wentroth and Offer David Gilpin and wished them well on their departures from the district. Mrs. LoPresto also inquired about preparation of schools for tornadoes during the school day, and was told that each school has a plan and practices it.

Cindy Gibbs thanked the staff at district schools for welcoming her and informing her about the operations and culture of each school. She congratulated the Putnam City North track team on finishing third in the state.

Tammy West thanked Lynn Johnson for her inspiration message and the Northwest Leadership Group for their work with Hilldale Elementary. She also said she will miss Don Wentroth. Mrs. West thanked district employees and the community for thoughts, prayers and calls in the loss of her father.

Becky Haliburton thanked Jim Hooper for his construction projects update. She encouraged everyone to continue their support for school bond issues. Mrs. Haliburton thanked the architects, Rick Waters and Terry Parker for their hard work.

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

Board President Mark Bledsoe said new business consisted of an OSSBA and CCOSA Resolution requesting State Superintendent Barresi to fully fund the flexible benefit allowance, OTRS teacher offset credit, and federal free school lunch matching program. Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve the Resolution. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #23 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 8:00 p.m. to adjourn. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Putnam City Administration Board Room, 5401 NW 40th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice was posted on June 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

ITEM #1 – CALL TO ORDER AND RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND
ABSENT.

Mark Bledsoe called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

ITEM #2 –CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 1-13446-092 TO TRANE COMPANY FOR REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION COSTS FOR THE NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY CHILLER COMPRESSOR. ($23,000 FROM 21-154)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve purchase order number 1-13446-092 to Trane Company for repair parts and installation costs for the Northridge Elementary chiller compressor. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 1-13445-092 TO RON MOORE COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT OF MAPES PANELS IN THE ORIGINAL HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING. ($36,000 FROM 72-196)

Tammy West made a motion to approve purchase order number 1-13445-092 to Ron Moore Company for replacement of Mapes Panels in the original Hefner Middle School building. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 1-13447-092 TO MIDWEST BUS COMPANY FOR THREE ADDITIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS BUSES. ($312,387 PER BID FROM 21-070)

Cindy Gibbs made a motion to approve purchase order number 1-13447-092 to Midwest Bus Company for three additional special needs buses. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(S) AND EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF A DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

Gail LoPresto made a motion at 5:05 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion of employment/appointment of middle school principal(s) and employment/appointment of a District Athletic Director pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 5:45 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of executive session. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board Members Mark Bledsoe, Tammy West, Gail LoPresto, Cindy Gibbs, and Becky Haliburton; Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. April Grace; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse; and Superintendent Paul Hurst met in executive session for the purpose of discussion of employment/appointment of middle school principal(s) and employment/appointment of a District Athletic Director pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT A DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Dr. Dick Balenseifen be employed/appointed as District Athletic Director.

Becky Haliburton made a motion to employ/appoint Dr. Dick Balenseifen as District Athletic Director. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY/APPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(S).

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended John Murphey be employed/appointed principal at Mayfield Middle School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to employ/appoint John Murphey as Mayfield Middle School Principal. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: Bledsoe, aye; LoPresto, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 5:50 p.m. to adjourn. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 23, 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, June 23, 2011 at 5:00 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, June 22, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 - INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DR. DICK BALENSEIFEN.

Dr. Dick Balenseifen, Athletic Director, 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 AGENDA CONSISTS OF THE DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

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

a. Minutes for regular board meeting June 6, 2011.
b. Minutes for special board meeting June 14, 2011.
c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 107294516
through 113518092 and 111204127 for the time period May 31, 2011 through
June 17, 2011 for the 2010-2011 school year.
d. Additional purchase order numbers 1-13521-074, 1-13520-075, 1-13519-075, and
1-13522-075 to Barnes & Noble, Cerebellum Corp, Hazelden, and Mentoring Minds
to total $17,553.05. (551 – Grant)
e. School Activity Cash Summary for April 2011.
f. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Capps Middle School, Putnam City
North High School and Putnam City West High School.
g. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.
h. Renewal of Image Works Maintenance Agreement. ($18,000 from FY11-169)
i. Renewal of BMI Maintenance Agreement. ($85,655 from FT11-169)
j. Renewal of Financial Advisory Agreement with Stephen H. McDonald
and Associates for 2011-2012. ($30,000 from Bond Fund)
k. Renewal of Joint Program Agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center
for the Bioscience and Medicine Academy for 2011-2012.
l. Renewal of Joint Program Agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center for
the Pre-Engineering Academy for 2011-2012.
m. Renewal of agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center for Career Counseling
Initiatives for 2011-2012. ($85,000 Grant)
n. Renewal of Project Hope Joint Program Agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology
Center for 2011-2012. (Four and ½ teacher salaries)
o. Renewal of Aesop Substitute Placement System. ($22,804 from FY12-11-094)
p. Renewal of Cisco 4507 SmartNet Maintenance. ($5,817 from FY12-11-076)
q. Renewal of Cisco 6513 SmartNet Maintenance. ($11,466 from FY12-11-076)
r. Renewal of Cisco Wireless SmartNet Maintenance. ($9,767.80 from FY12-11-076)
s. Renewal of Discovery Education streaming Subscription Agreement.
($32,410 from FY12-11-094)
t. Renewal of EBSCO Publishing Package Subscriptions Literary Reference Center.
($11,696 from FY12-11-077)
u. Renewal of Destiny Support Agreement with Follett Software Company.
($27,792.80 from FY12-11-077)
v. Renewal of Annual Software Support and Hardware Maintenance Agreement for
the IBM AS/400. ($9,042.75 from FY12-11-094)
w. Renewal of MacSpec Financial Software and Support Agreement.
($9,600 from FY12-11-094)
x. Renewal of MacSpec WorkOrder Submission Software and Support Agreement.
($2,700 from FY12-11-094)
y. Technical Support renewal for Destination Success with National Learning Systems.
($11,033 from FY12-11-094)
z. Renewal of Novell School License Agreement. ($55,428 from FY12-11-094)
aa. Renewal of Omnimusic Annual Blanket License Agreement.
($1,900 from FY12-11-077)
bb. Renewal of Annual payment to OneNet for access to the Internet.
($27,600 from FY12-11-094)
cc. Renewal of SchoolMessenger for emergency notification coverage, annual license,
software maintenance and support from Reliance Communications, Inc.
($17,925.55 from FY12-11-094)
dd. Renewal of the Sophos Anti-Virus State and Email Security and Control.
($32,235.22 from FY12-11-094)
ee. Renewal of Timpanogos Technologies CIMS Software Support Agreement
Contract. ($23,070 from FY12-11-094)
ff. Renewal of VMWare. ($7,759.90 from FY12-11-076)
gg. Renewal of World Book Online Encyclopedia Subscription.
($7,259.87 from FY12-11-772)
hh. Renewal of contracts with off-site Pre-K program locations.
ii. Renewal of contract with Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
jj. Fundraisers.

Secondary Fund Raisers
Board of Education Meeting
June 23, 2011

School Date Proposed Activity Fund Money Used For Estimated Profit/Deposit
Putnam City North June 18, 2011 Car hop at Sonic 938 – Cheer Uniforms $500.00
Putnam City North July 23, 2011 Car hop at Sonic 938 – Cheer Uniforms $500.00
Administration July 2011 through June 2012 Bingo, Jean Day, Popcorn Cancer OMRF $1,000.00
kk. Overnight Travel Requests.
ll. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Tammy West made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A.
Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012.

Cindy Gibbs made a motion to approve Temporary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Temporary Appropriations for 2011-2012

General Fund $110,872,000
Cooperative Fund 276,000
Building Fund 10,702,000
Child Nutrition Fund 7,653,000
Sinking Fund 16,292,000

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND SUBACCOUNTS, FUNDRAISERS, AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve School Activity Fund Subaccounts, Fundraisers, and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2012. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DEVILLE OKLAHOMA, L.L.C., AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF ZONING CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF USE OF FACILITY AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER BY CITY OF BETHANY.

Tammy West made a motion to approve Lease Agreement with Deville Oklahoma L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company, subject to approval of zoning changes and approval of use of facility as an early childhood center by City of Bethany. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE BASIC LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM 2011-2012 AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION LAW. ($700 FROM FY11-092)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Basic Legal Services Program 2011-2012 Agreement with The Center for Education Law. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF 2009 LEASE REVENUE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT. ($49,820,000 FROM BOND FUND 79)

Tammy West made a motion to approve renewal of 2009 Lease Revenue Sublease Agreement. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF YOUTH CORNERSTONE THRIVE CONTRACT FOR 2011-2012. ($109,000 FROM GENERAL FUND)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve renewal of Youth Cornerstone THRIVE Contract for 2011-2012. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH GREAT PLAINS COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY. ($595,000)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve renewal of contract with Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH COX BUSINESS SERVICES FOR WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) CONNECTIVITY. ($313,200 FROM FY12-11-094)

Tammy West made a motion to approve contract with Cox Business Services for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF M86 WEB FILTERING APPLIANCE. ($67,252.50 FROM FY12-11-094)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve purchase of M86 Web Filtering Appliance. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE POWERSCHOOL SUPPORT AGREEMENT. ($84,397.50 FROM FY12-11-094)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve PowerSchool Support Agreement. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL CENTER FOR WEB HOSTING FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. ($27,000 FROM FY-12-11-094)

Tammy West made a motion to approve agreement with School Center for web hosting for schools and teachers. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE BNJ BUILDERS L.L.C. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL. ($20,000 FROM FY11-21-181)

Tammy West made a motion to approve BNJ Builders L.L.C. for construction management at Hefner Middle School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE BNJ BUILDERS L.L.C. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL. ($80,000 FROM FY12-21-181)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve BNJ Builders L.L.C. for construction management at Hefner Middle School. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR BONDS, GENERAL LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILES, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. ($1,679,402 FROM FY11-005)

Tammy West made a motion to approve Annual Insurance Renewal for bonds, general liability, automobiles, professional liability and workers compensation for the 2011-2012 school year. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.
• Bonds $ 5,959.00
• General Liability 62,569.00
• Automobile 89,261.00
• Professional Liability 54,691.00
• Workers Compensation 1,466,922.00
$1,679,402.00

ITEM #19 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR PROPERTY, INLAND MARINE, BOILER, MACHINERY, AND CRIME FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. ($823,317 FROM 21-005)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Annual Insurance Renewal for property, inland marine, boiler, machinery, and crime for the 2011-2012 school year. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #20 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BMI SYSTEMS FOR GRAPHIC ARTS COPIERS. ($44,539.92 FROM GENERAL FUND)

Tammy West made a motion to approve renewal of agreement with BMI Systems for Graphic Arts Copiers. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #21 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WITH FRANCIS TUTTLE CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR 2011-2012 ($188,825)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Transportation Contract with Francis Tuttle Career Technology Center for 2011-2012. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #22 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH SODEXO FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR CHILD NUTRITION SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. ($2.784 PER MEAL)

Tammy West made a motion to approve management agreement renewal with Sodexo Food Service Management, Inc. for Child Nutrition Service Contract for the 2011-2012 school year. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, abstain.

ITEM #23 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL SECURITY FOR 2011-2012. ($143,080 FROM 21-168)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve contract renewal with the Bureau of Professional Security for 2011-2012. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #24 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEX GRINNELL FOR MAINTENANCE FOR FIRE PANELS, FIRE ALARM SENSORS, BATTERIES, AND TROUBLESHOOTING. ($26,716.23 FROM 21-095)

Becky Haliburton made a motion to approve renewal of agreement with Simplex Grinnell for maintenance for fire panels, fire alarm sensors, batteries, and troubleshooting. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #25 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEX GRINNELL FOR MAINTENANCE FOR SOUND, COMMUNICATIONS, CLOCKS, AND INTERCOMS. ($12,825 FROM 21-095)

Cindy Gibbs made a motion to approve renewal of agreement with Simplex Grinnell for maintenance for sound, communications, clocks, and intercoms. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #26 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE HEFNER MIDDLE SCHOOL GEO-THERMAL CHANGE ORDER #1. ($60,240 FROM 36-259)

Cindy Gibbs made a motion to approve Hefner Middle School Geo-Thermal Change Order #1. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #27 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM POPE CONTRACTING FOR SKYLIGHT ROOFING PROJECT AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL. ($138,200 FROM 35-253)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Pope Contracting for skylight roofing project at Putnam City High School. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #28 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOWEST/BEST BID FROM METAL ROOF CONTRACTORS FOR GYM ROOF REPAIR AT PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL. ($466,000 FROM 24-000)

Tammy West made a motion to approve the lowest/best bid from Metal Roof Contractors for gym roof repair at Putnam City West High School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #29 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Cindy Gibbs thanked Dr. Joe Pierce and curriculum specialists for sharing about the roles they play in student learning and district operations. She said visiting summer school was enlightening. She also thanked district staff for their hard work during the summer.

Mark Bledsoe said the State Department of Education approved a budget. Education is taking a $97 million cut in funding, and the flexible benefit allowance was not fully funded as promised. Mr. Bledsoe said those decisions at the state level will lead to difficult decisions in districts across the state this coming school year.

ITEM #30 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1) AND DISCUSSION ON ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3)

Becky Haliburton made a motion at 5:30 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/appointment of elementary, middle school and high school assistant principals and middle school principal pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1) and discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3). Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #31 – 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 7:00 p.m. to return to open session and request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board members Tammy West, Mark Bledsoe, Gail LoPresto, Cindy Gibbs, and Becky Haliburton; Superintendent Paul Hurst; Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. April Grace; Assistant Superintendent Sue Kuntze; and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment/appointment of elementary, middle school and high school assistant principals and middle school principal pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1) and discussion on acquisition of property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(3).

ITEM #32 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR NEW SCHOOL SITE.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve property purchase agreement for new school site. Cindy Gibbs seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

The purchase agreement is for the Elks Lodge property at 4711 N. Tulsa which will be the site for the new Arbor Grove Elementary.

ITEM #33 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Brett Bradley for assistant principal at Putnam City High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Brett Bradley for assistant principal at Putnam City High School. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Michael Reid for assistant principal at Putnam City North High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Michael Reid at Putnam City North High School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Toye Mitchell for assistant principal at Putnam City North High School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Toye Mitchell for assistant principal at Putnam City North High School. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Michelle Shelite for assistant principal at Mayfield Middle School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Michelle Shelite for assistant principal at Mayfield Middle School. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Joel Illgen for assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Joel Illgen for assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary. Tammy West seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #34 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.

Superintendent Paul Hurst recommended Dena Rogers for principal at Hefner Middle School.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment/appointment of Dena Rogers for principal at Hefner Middle school. Becky Haliburton seconded the motion. Vote: LoPresto, aye; Gibbs, aye; West, aye; Haliburton, aye; Bledsoe, aye.

ITEM #35 – SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS.

• Chris Haworth, an outstanding student-athlete from Putnam City North High School has been named as a national player of the year in tennis from the National High School Coaches Association. Chris joins two other Oklahomans on this list of outstanding athletes. Chris finished the season with a 34-0 record and his third 6A state championship in No. 1 singles. Chris has signed to play tennis at Oklahoma State University.
• Congratulations to Putnam City West High School for winning the total point’s trophy in the inaugural scholastic kayak competition at Lake Overholser. This youth league initiative is funded in part by a grant provided by the Sandridge Energy Corporation. The medal count for Putnam City West was four gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medals. Eric Lyons was the sponsor of the Putnam City West team. As you may remember, earlier this year a rowing team from Putnam City High School captured an all-city rowing event conducted on the Oklahoma River. We are most grateful to those involved in this most unique youth outreach effort.
• I want to provide you a recap of some of the honors and awards received by district personnel over the past year. We are so proud of these outstanding people and appreciate all that they do for the students of the Putnam City school district.
o James L. Dennis Elementary School teacher Randy Utt was named the 2010 Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year.
o Sherri Brown, principal at Central Elementary School, was named as recipient of the 2010 Administrator’s Certificate of Merit for Promotion of Library Media Services.
o Drew Eichelberger, principal at Western Oaks Elementary School, was named District 7A Administrator of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals.
o Anne Guevera, the orchestra director for Putnam City West High School and the Silver Strings of Putnam City, was named a 2011 Exemplary Teacher by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association.
o Katie Robertson, the music teacher at Ralph Downs Elementary School, was named the state’s 2011 Outstanding Young Music Educator by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association.
o Barbara Gabel, Putnam City’s Fine Arts curriculum specialist, was recognized by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association as Administrator of the Year for 2011. She was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Art Education Association.
o Jim Hooper, the district’s executive director of Operations, was inducted into the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Hall of Fame.
o Sylvia Mahaffey, a math teacher at Capps Middle School, was one of five teachers in the nation to be named in 2010 as Symetra Top Teacher.
o Capps Middle School teacher Marti Elmore was named winner of the Aerospace After School Club Teacher of the Year award by the Civil Air Patrol.
o Putnam City High School History Teacher Wayde Coleman was named a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars.
o Jody Bowie, a physics teacher at Putnam City High School, was named “Teacher of the Year” by the Oklahoma Technology Association.
o Putnam City North High School social studies teacher and boys’ soccer coach Tom Pecore was named 2010 Region VI Boys High School Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
o Putnam City North teacher Jill Scott was named winner of the Excellence in Autism Award by the Oklahoma Autism Alliance.
o Pam King, an assistant principal of Putnam City North High School, was named 2011 Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals. She was also named as the AdvanED Oklahoma Excellence in Education Award honoree for leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education.
o Putnam City North’s Jennifer Seal was named the 2010 Oklahoma Preserve America History Teacher of the Year.
o Western Oaks Elementary Physical Education Teacher Jason Hasty was named the 2010-2011 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

• Jennifer DeSouza will move from principal at Mayfield Middle School to assistant principal at Tulakes Elementary.
• Wes Phillips will move from assistant principal at Windsor Hills Elementary to assistant principal at Central Elementary.