February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Flag Salute-Girl Scouts Troop
Discussion:
Flag Salute led by Girl Scout Troop #807
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members
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3. Outstanding Service or Achievement Awards
Discussion:
Mr. Brent Hodges and Mr. Jeff Brickman presented Mr. Ayden Elcyzyn a plaque for receiving an invitation and playing in the Native American All Star Game in Dallas, Texas. Also, Mr. Donnie Sullins, Emergency Management Director/Safety Officer of the City of Newcastle received the Outstanding Community Partner Award presented by Dr. Cathy Walker and Mr. Ayden Elcyzyn. |
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4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of February 11th, 2025
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4.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 14, 2025
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4.C. Newcastle Public School 2024-2025 School Calendar to be 1080 hours instead of 180 days
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4.D. Mr. Jared King, NHS Baseball Coach, requests permission for an overnight trip to take around 25 boys and 4 coaches to the Owasso Baseball Tournament, staying 2 nights and 3 days, March 6 through the 8th. The Booster Club will pay for the rooms and meals and the school will provide transportation and entry fees.
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4.E. Mr. Brett Brooks, NPS Swim Coach requests permission for an overnight trip to Jenks, OK, (Jenks High School) for the Oklahoma State Swimming Tournament, February 21-22, 2025. There will be 1 student and 2 adults.
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5. Public Input
Discussion:
No Public Input.
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6. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2023-2024 Newcastle Public School audit presented by Angel, Johnston, and Blasingame, P.C.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Superintendent and Staff Updates:
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7.A. Dr. Cathy Walker
Discussion:
Dr. Walker reported on the progress of the Middle School occupancy certificate and the High School Structure beginning to take shape.
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8. Discussion and possible action regarding the application to operate our alternative education program under OAC 210:35-29-2 to allow for a deregulated school day
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9. Discussion and possible action regarding FY25 Contract for Motor Mouth Therapy, LLC, for a full-time MS/HS SLP
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and possible action regarding Financial Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.B. Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.C. Bond Fund 32 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.D. Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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10.E. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement
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10.F. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts
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10.G. Revenue Analysis-General Fund
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10.H. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic
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10.I. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic
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10.J. Treasurer’s Report
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11. New Business
Discussion:
No new business
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12. Proposed executive session to discuss employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A, and renewal of Dr. Walker, Superintendent's contract pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1)
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13. Vote to convene or not to convene in executive session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Return to Open Session
Discussion:
Returned to Open Session at 7:07pm. Valory Dalton, Jeff Dingee, Darrin Abel, Tiffany Elcyzyn and Dr. Cathy Walker were in executive session and no votes were taken.
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15. Discussion and possible action regarding employment of personnel, retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective district employees as outlined on attached Schedule A
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Discussion and possible action regarding the contract renewal of Superintendent, Dr. Catharine Walker
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:08pm by Ms. Tiffany Elcyzyn
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