July 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33 Creek County Regul

Discussion:  Jeff Wegener and Bob Wright, Architects, from LWPB presented the Board with a School Facilities Master Plan. The Architects worked with school administrators and the community planning committee to develop a series of solutions and cost analyses of potential projects throughout the district. Some of the projects included a new elementary building, relocating the Administration building and Service Center. The Master Plan was designed to help the Board develop the district facility goals.

Discussion:  Matt Barnes and Valerie Holly, Sapulpa students, were selected to attend the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain. One thousand one hundred students statewide tried out and only two hundred and seventy five students were accepted. Sapulpa had three students attend. Matt was accepted for the choral music program. He enjoyed working with Davis Brunner, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Florida, and Pearl Shangkuan, a Professor of Music at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Valerie was accepted for the orchestra program playing the french horn. She enjoyed working with Liza Grossman, founding Music Director of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Dr. Misha Galaganor, Viola Professor at Texas Christian University and Director of Chamber Music Roundup. Working with great artists and having a beautiful atmosphere made for a wonderful experience. Both students plan to attend OSU this fall.

Discussion:  Dan Thornton updated the Board with the summer projects and bond projects. Mr. Thornton presented estimated price increases for the 2008-09 school year. Fuel is estimated to increase by $62,806, ON&G is estimated to increase by $40,000, OG&E is estimated to increase $15,000 and water is estimated to increase by $5,000. The Administrators will be looking at ways to cut back and save money were they can. 2008 Bond projects are going well and will not be over budget. Two buses should be delivered in August/September, High School chiller came in under budget, security cameras have been ordered and were under budget, roof repairs will start once the final quotes from the insurance company come in, secondary science supplies have been ordered and Mr. Thornton is still working on cost for the Junior High windows. Summer projects are going well. They are ahead of schedule and will continue the unfinished projects this month.

Discussion:  The Board of Education went into executive session at ____ p.m. to discuss Personnel as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. During the executive session, the Board discussed these items and no other items. The Board returned to open session at ____ p.m. This constitutes the minutes of the executive session.

Discussion:  Cathy Adams, Freedom 5th Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Brooke Bishop, High School Special Education Teacher (5-30-08) Rebecca Davis, Liberty 4th Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Melanie Lamb, Woodlawn 1st Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Luana Lucas, Jefferson Heights 5th Grade Teacher (5-30-08) Nancy Salgado, Middle School Speech, Drama and Choir Teacher (5-30-08) Melody Schinnerer, Junior High Special Education Teacher (5-30-08) Anna Taber, Freedom Paraprofessional (5-29-08)