March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Flag Salute
Discussion:
Elementary Students lead the flag salute.
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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. Adam Hull recognized the Daily Oklahoman nominees: Tyriauna Hankins, Melora Serrano, Leo Nguyen, Riley Haws, and Addyson Bush. Mr. Atchley recognized the PTO President, Ms. Kellie McBride, as the NPS Community Partner of the Month
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4. Discussion and possible action on the Consent Agenda:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Agenda of Regular Meeting of March 11, 2025
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4.B. Minutes of Special Meeting of February 24, 2025
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4.C. Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 11, 2025
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4.D. Ms. Carol Craven, HS Girls Golf Coach, requests permission for an overnight stay on Sunday, April 6th, to play in the Regional Preview Tournament in Ada, OK on Monday, April 5th. There will be 7 students and 3 adults going, including Ms. Craven. The school will provide transportation and entry fees.
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4.E. Ms. Carol Craven, HS Girls Golf Coach, requests permission for an overnight stay on Tuesday, April 22nd, to play in the Regional Tournament on the 23rd in Ada, OK.
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4.F. Mr. Brandon Morgan, FFA Advisor, requests permission for an overnight stay in Stillwater, OK for the State FFA Livestock Judging Contest on April 25-26, 2025
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4.G. Mr. Brandon Morgan, FFA Advisor, requests permission for overnight travel to El Reno, Miami, Muskogee, and Warner for multiple livestock judging contests (Redlands Community College, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and Conners State College). They will be leaving on 4/1 and returning on 4/3/2025. Two adults and approximately 10 students will be attending, and the school will provide transportation.
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4.H. Surplus E-Waste Sheet (From 04-24 to Present)
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5. Public Input
Discussion:
No Public Input
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6. Superintendent and Staff Updates:
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6.A. Ms. Tammy Bolles, District Curriculum & Tech. Integration Specialist, and Mr. Jonathan Atchley, Executive Director of Academics
Discussion:
Mr. Jonathan Atchley presented awards to the mentors and their buddies for the outstanding support they give and receive through this program. He also gave out 2nd grade Reflex Math awards to the outstanding students in this program. Ms. Tammy Bolles reported on the progress of Professional Development for this year.
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6.B. Dr. Cathy Walker, Superintendent
Discussion:
Dr. Walker reported the beam signing for the High School Bond Project will be March 24th and the raising will be the 28th.
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7. Discussion and possible action on the Contract Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Agreement with Coats Family Beef and H & L Custom Processing as the vendor
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7.B. FY25 Center for Communication & Engagement Agreement
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7.C. FY26 Center for Communication & Engagement Agreement
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7.D. FY25 Future Generations Educational Consulting, LLC.
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8. Discussion and possible action regarding authorizing Mr. Jonathan Atchley, Executive Director of Academics for Newcastle Public Schools, to obligate the business entity for "Racer Kid Zone #1". This is to allow Kid Zone to operate for licensing purposes through DHS
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. 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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9.A. General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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9.B. Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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9.C. Bond Fund 32 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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9.D. Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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9.E. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement
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9.F. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts
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9.G. Revenue Analysis-General Fund
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9.H. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic
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9.I. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic
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9.J. Treasurer’s Report
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10. New Business
Discussion:
No new business
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11. 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, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1)
Proposed executive session to discuss the renewal of contracts of Ms. Kristi Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent, and Mr. Jonathan Atchley, Executive Director of Academics, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) |
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12. 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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13. Return to Open Session
Discussion:
Returned to Open Session at 8:35pm. Dr. Walker, Valory Dalton, Jeremy Gilbertson, Jeff Dingee, Darrin Abel and Tiffany Elcyzyn were in executive session and no votes were taken.
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14. 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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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Discussion and possible action regarding the contract renewal of Assistant Superintendent, Kristi Ferguson, and Executive Director of Academics, Jonathan Atchley
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm by Tiffany Elcyzyn
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