November 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order/ Welcome

I.A. Call to order and record members present and absent

I.B. Invocation

II. Introduction of Guests

II.A. Briefings/Recognition

II.B. Public Participation

III. Proposed Non-Action Items:

III.A. Classroom Camera Discussion

III.B. OLAP Participation/Investments

III.C. Superintendent’s Report

III.D. Board Member Reports

IV. Proposed Consent Agenda

All of the following items, which concern items of routine nature normally approved/accepted at Board meetings, will be approved/accepted 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:

IV.A. Financial Reports and Recommendations

IV.A.1. Treasurer(s) Reports & Recommendations

IV.A.2. Encumbrance Orders 2024-2025

IV.A.2.a. General Fund - $294,828.46

IV.A.2.b. General Fund Salaries - $115,167.84

IV.A.2.c. Building Fund - $224,844.41

IV.A.2.d. G & E Funds - $11,226.21

IV.A.2.e. Grant Fund - $1,537.40

IV.A.3. Budget Amendment(s):  #5

IV.A.4. Activity Fund/PELL Grant Reports

IV.B. Previous Meeting Minutes: October 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

IV.C. Request(s) for Out-of-State:

IV.C.1. Janet Asbury
COABE National Conference
Dallas, TX
March 30, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Estimated Cost: $1,767.00

IV.C.2. Kristal McCathern
2024 ACTE Vision Conference
San Antonio, TX
December 3 - 7, 2024
Estimated Cost:  $414.50
(sponsored by OkACTE)

IV.C.3. Jeff McCathern
2024 ACTE Vision Conference
San Antonio, TX
December 3 - 6, 2024
Estimated Cost:  $259.00
(Sponsored by T&I)

IV.D. Date/Time/Place for Next Board of Education Meeting(s)-Regular Meeting on December 12, 2024, @ 11:30 a.m. at the SouthernTech Main Campus, Bob Thomason Board Room

V. Proposed Board Action Items:

V.A. Consideration and vote to elect or not to elect the following as new members of the board of directors of the Oklahoma Public School Investment Interlocal Cooperative (55K001):
1.  Position No. 3: Lance Gibbs (CCOSA), Assistant Superintendent/CFO of Lawton Public Schools, to a 2025-2028 term.
2.  Position No. 5: Nancy Rogers (OASBO, Director of Finance of More Norman Technology Center, to a 2025-2028 term.
3.  Position No. 3: Don Tice (OSSBA), School Board Member of Oologah-Talala Public Schools, to a 2025-2028 term

V.B. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of 15 Avive AEDs, totaling $27,994.85

V.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of a Universal Robot 5e with mobile base and accessories, totaling $34,066.00

V.D. Discussion and possible board action to approve adding networked AV control, upgrading the audio and adding video conferencing to room 206 in the Business & Development Center, totaling $39,998.02

V.E. Discussion and possible board action to approve the Professional Development Program Proposal

V.F. Discussion and possible board action to approve the Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) for FY25

V.G. Discussion and possible board action to re-approve the roof repair for building 100 (originally approved on March 14, 2019)

V.H. Discussion and possible board action to approve going out for bids on the roof repair for building 100

VI. Proposed Executive Session
Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the resignation(s) and employment of the positions listed below, including discussions of information, the disclosure of which would violate confidentiality requirements of State and/or Federal Law, as authorized by Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes Section 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7).

VI.A. Resignations:
1.  Dena McGlamery, WRO Program Manager, effective November 5, 2024
2.  Jimmy Whitfield, Bus Driver, effective November 7, 2024

VI.B. Employment, as follows:
1.  Jimmy Barnett, Adjunct Instructor for HEO, Fire, Safety, EMT Paramedic, Emergency Mngt, effective November 14, 2024
2.  Joey Hanson, Adjunct Instructor for Safety, HEO, Crane, Class A CDL, CPR/First Aid, effective November 14, 2024
3.  Larry Cassady, Adjunct Instructor for Small Engine, HEO, Forklift, Small Business Mngt
4.  Sarah Williams, Adjunct Instructor for Cooking, Baking, effective November 14, 2024

VI.C. Salary Adjustment(s)/Contract Change(s)/Reassignment(s):
1.  Cheri Dunn from WRO Employment/Job Coach to WRO Program Manager, effective November 14, 2024

VI.D. Christmas Stipend for All Regular Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (see Attachment A)

VI.E. Vote to convene or not convene into Executive Session

VI.F. Acknowledgment of Board's Return to Open Session

VI.G. Statement of minutes of executive session

VII. Proposed Personnel Action Items

VII.A. Discussion and possible board action to approve the following resignation(s):

VII.A.1. Dena McGlamery, WRO Program Manager, effective November 5, 2024

VII.A.2. Jimmy Whitfield, Bus Driver, effective November 7, 2024

VII.B. Discussion and possible board action to approve the following employment:

VII.B.1. Jimmy Barnett, Adjunct Instructor for HEO, Fire, Safety, EMT Paramedic, Emergency Mngt, effective November 14, 2024

VII.B.2. Joey Hanson, Adjunct Instructor for Safety, HEO, Crane, Class A CDL, CPR/First Aid, effective November 14, 2024

VII.B.3. Larry Cassady, Adjunct Instructor for Small Engine, HEO, Forklift, Small Business Mngt

VII.B.4. Sarah Williams, Adjunct Instructor for Cooking, Baking, effective November 14, 2024

VII.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve the following Salary Adjustment(s)/Contract Change(s)/Reassignment(s):

VII.C.1. Cheri Dunn from WRO Employment/Job Coach to WRO Program Manager, effective November 14, 2024

VII.D. Discussion and possible board action to approve a Christmas Stipend for All Regular Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (see Attachment A)

VIII. New Business

IX. Adjourn