January 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education Independent School District Number 33 Creek County Regul

Discussion:  School Board Recognition Month – observed each January – honors that dedication in Oklahoma. Districts and communities across the state and nation organize activities, special events, and celebrations to recognize the important contributions of their school board members. SPS Board of Education members put in long hours and work for no pay these dedicated public servants strive day in and day out to preserve the dream of public education. Superintendent, Mr. Burr read a proclamation and presented each member with a personalized portfolio.

Discussion:  The Culinary Arts Club provided dinner to the board members for Board Appreciation Month. Christine Linder started this club this year and has approximately 30 students who have joined. The students cater events and learn different cooking techniques used in the food service industry.

Discussion:  Junior High Science Teacher, Kathryn Elkins, is a recipient of the 2013 Fulbright Distinguished Teaching Award. The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the U.S. and abroad. U.S. teachers receive grants to study at a university, observe classes and complete a project pertaining to their field of educational inquiry during their time abroad. Mrs. Elkins will observe, analyze, and document science education methods used in the present findings at the Nordic Science Education Symposium in Helsinki from March 10-June 10, 2014.

Discussion:  Kenda Terrones, Business Manager, reviewed proposed revisions to policies 311 and 604. Policy 311 states that all vendors providing services on school property will be required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement and provide a Certificate of Insurance with Sapulpa Public Schools listed as an additional insured. Policy 604 states that all parties who wish to rent Sapulpa Public School facilities and are not affiliated with Sapulpa Public Schools are required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to use of the facility or property. The proposed revisions will be on February’s board agenda for final approval.

Discussion:  Kendra Terrones, Business Manager, reported the district’s mid-term allocations. She reported a decrease of $117,000.00 in funding and the district received $176,000.00 less than last year.

Discussion:  Proposed executive session to discuss Personnel listed as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and (2) to discuss potential candidates for the open position of Seat Number 4 on the Sapulpa Board of Education as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Meeting Act with no resulting vote to be taken on item (2).

Discussion:  The Board of Education went into executive session at 8:23 p.m. to discuss Personnel listed as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and (2) to discuss potential candidates for the open position of Seat Number 4 on the Sapulpa Board of Education as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) of the Oklahoma Meeting Act with no resulting vote to be taken on item (2). During the executive session, the Board discussed these items and no other items. The Board returned to open session at 8:37 p.m. This constitutes the minutes of the executive session.