January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
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II. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Eisenhower Elementary Student Council
Introduction by Danielle Eikel, Principal and Kristen Dude, Sponsor
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Emmy Lorenzen (Leader), Sophie Tanyuk, Cash Holbrook and Jackson Dude
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III. Special Agenda Items
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School Board Member Recognition Month
Presented by Dr. Nick Migliorino In salute and gratitude to the more than 2,700 Oklahoma school board members, January is designated as School Board Recognition Month. This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding about the crucial role an elected Board member assumes in a representative democracy. Their commitment to service and public education affects the present and future lives of our children and our communities. This is a time for us to say thank you. |
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IV. Public Communications
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This is an open public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Oklahoma. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of the Norman School District. As elected representatives of the voters and patrons of the District, the members of the Board of Education will be making decisions concerning the operation of the District. The agenda for Regular Meetings includes an opportunity for the public to address any item appearing on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to the convening of the Board meeting. Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker. The Board reserves the right to limit repetitive comments, comments unrelated to the business of the Board or the total amount of time dedicated to public comment on a single evening. Board members cannot respond to questions or comments during public communications, but the Board President may refer matters of concern to the Superintendent for review and recommendations.
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V. Disposition of Routine Business by Consent Action
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The following matters may be approved in their entirety by the Board upon motion made, seconded and passed by a majority vote of the Board members. However, upon request of any Board member, any one or more matters will be removed from the consent docket and acted upon separately. Contracts are approved subject to review by the District’s legal counsel. Any or all of the public record items included within the consent docket, i.e., minutes to be submitted for approval; purchase orders to be submitted for acceptance; purchase request for approval; financial report; proposed transfer of funds between activity accounts; and fund raising event listing, by appointment, may be examined at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Education at the Administrative Services Center at 131 South Flood Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma, at any time during regular business hours, which are Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:15 PM
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V.A. Purchase Orders (Encumbrances and/or bills to be paid for fiscal year 2024-2025)
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V.B. Purchase Requests
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Installation of Synthetic Turf and Replacement of All Cork Infill with Elia for the Norman High Football Stadium from Hellas Construction, Inc.
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V.C. Treasurer's Report for the period through December 31, 2024
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V.D. Investment Report (presented for information only)
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V.E. Certified Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "A" (posted with the agenda)
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V.F. Support Personnel Report and Recommendations - See Attachment "B" (posted with the agenda)
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V.G. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on December 9, 2024
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V.H. Agreements, Contracts and Renewals for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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V.H.1. SPECIAL SERVICES (Gayla Mears)
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State of Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) School Work Study First Amendment to Contract #2500303 approved on April 22, 2024
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V.H.2. BUSINESS SERVICES (Tyler Jones)
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Nexus Productions Inc. Mobile Disc Jockey and Photobooth Entertainment Agreement for Norman High School Semi Formal
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V.I. Contract with Norman Public Schools on behalf of Adams Elementary School for Use of YMCA Camp Classen beginning May 6, 2025.
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V.J. National Council for Behavior Health DBA National Council for Mental Wellbeing Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work #001 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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V.K. Agreement between NPS and Cook Center for Human Connection for a Mental Health Series Platform and related products that fulfill requirements of a District Grant. The Agreement is fully grant-funded.
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V.L. Supplemental Schedule No. 15 to MIDL Architects, LLC Master Agreement for the Center for Arts and Learning Doors and Hardware Replacement
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VI. Additional Agenda Items
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VI.A. 2023 Bond Update for Oklahoma Aviation Academy Bid Tabulations
Presented by Justin Milner and Brent Collins, Manhattan Construction
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VI.B. 2023 Bond Update for Cleveland Elementary Renovations Phase 2 Bid Tabulations
Presented by Justin Milner and Brent Collins, Manhattan Construction
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VI.C. 2023 Bond Update for Longfellow Middle School Bid Tabulations
Presented by Justin Milner and Brent Collins, Manhattan Construction
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VI.D. Recommendation of Instructional Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year
Presented by Holly Nevels
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VI.E. Proposed Board of Education Policy 3013, Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, in compliance with Oklahoma Administrative Code (210:20-29-3 and 4) and as amended by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, 2024.
Presented by Holly Nevels
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VI.F. 2024-2025 Amended Budget
Presented by Tyler Jones
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VI.G. Discuss, consider, and act or disapprove a Resolution authorizing the sale of the District’s General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2025, and setting forth the following items: See Attachment "C" (posted with the agenda)
Presented by Zack Robinson, BOK Financial Securities, Inc.
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1. Fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold;
2. Fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year; 3. Authorizing the Clerk to give notice of said sale as required by law. |
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VI.H. Discuss, consider, and act or disapprove a Resolution authorizing the sale of the District’s General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2025, and setting forth the following items: See Attachment "D" (posted with the agenda)
Presented by Zack Robinson, BOK Financial Securities, Inc.
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1. Fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold;
2. Fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year; 3. Authorizing the Clerk to give notice of said sale as required by law. |
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VII. New Business: New business refers to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting of the agenda. Okla. Stat. tit. 25 § 311(A)(9).
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VIII. Administrative Staff Reports
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IX. Board of Education Reports
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X. Vote to go into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to Executive Session authority - 25 Okla. Stat. §307(B)(1) and (7). This is a routine evaluation session that the Board conducts three or more times per year. No action regarding this item will occur following the Board's return to open session.
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XI. Vote to Return to Open Session
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XII. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
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XIII. Adjournment
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