August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Newcastle Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. 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:
Dr. Walker presented Luigi's Restaurant with the community partner award for all the things they do for our district.
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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 August 19, 2025
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4.B. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025
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4.C. FY26 Resolution to Transcript Math, Science and Technology Classes taught at Mid-America Technology Center
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4.D. Mr. Mike Crossley, NHS Fast-pitch Coach, requested permission for a two-night stay in Tulsa, OK for the Tulsa Lincoln Christian Softball Tournament from September 4-5-6, 2025. They will have 5 chaperons for 21 students and take 1 bus and 1 suburban.
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4.E. Mr. Jerald Lewis, NHS Cross Country Coach, requested an out-of-state/overnight stay in Fayetville, Arkansas on October 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will be taking 4 coaches and 16 students with 1 bus to attend the Chili Pepper Festival Cross Country Meet.
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4.F. Mr. Jim Perinovic, NHS Girls Basketball Coach, requested permission for out-of-state/overnight travel to Phoenix, Arizona from December 17 -23rd, 2025, for the National Basketball Tournament. The team was invited by National Scouts and this trip would help build comradery among the players, as well as national exposure for the team.
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4.G. Mr. Brandon Morgan requests permission for an overnight trip from August 21 to 24th to Grand Lake for an Officer Retreat. Eight students and three adults will be attending.
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4.H. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Emergency Action Plan
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4.I. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Chase Morris Cardiac Arrest Action Plan
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4.J. 2025-2026 Newcastle Athletics Concussion Policy
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5. Public Input
Discussion:
No Public Input
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6. Presentation and possible discussion regarding Future Bond Information by Dr. Cathy Walker
Discussion:
Dr. Walker recognized the Bond Committee Members present and presented the projects that the proposed bond would cover.
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7. Vote to approve or not approve a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a special election to be held in the Newcastle School District to Authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and setting forth the following items:
A. Setting a date for the bond election (November 18, 2025) B. Setting amount and purpose of the bond election C. Setting maturity limitation D. Setting interest rate limitation E. Setting polling places
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Presentation regarding Safety and Security by Mr. Jonathan Atchley
Discussion:
Mr. Jonathan Atchley reported on some of the steps taken to provide Safety and Security in the District.
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9. Presentation and possible discussion regarding Test Scores by Dr. Cathy Walker
Discussion:
Dr. Walker presented the Districts Test Scores and then had each Principal report on the steps they are taking to raise scores.
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10. Superintendent Updates: Dr. Cathy Walker
Discussion:
No Superintendent Updates
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11. 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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11.A. OK Department of Career and Technology Education Contract for Secondary Career Technology Education Programs for school year 2025-2026
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12. Discussion and possible action to approve ParentSquare to add to the digital platforms for communication with the students for the 2025-2026 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. 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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13.A. General Fund 11 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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13.B. Building Fund 21 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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13.C. Bond Fund 39 Encumbrances and Change Orders
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13.D. Monthly payroll and extra duty disbursement
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13.E. Purpose of Activity Fund Accounts
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13.F. Revenue Analysis-General Fund
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13.G. Revenue Expenditure Summary-Athletic
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13.H. Revenue-Expenditure Summary-Non Athletic
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13.I. Treasurer’s Report
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14. New Business
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No new business
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15. 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)
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16. 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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17. Return to Open Session
Discussion:
Returned to Open Session at 9:12PM. Dr. Walker, Mr. Ron Lock, Mr.Jeremy Gilbertson, and Ms. Tiffany Elcyzyn were in Executive Session and no votes were taken.
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18. 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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19. Discussion and possible action regarding the Receptionist, Secretary and Registrar pay scale
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Discussion and possible action regarding the attached FY26 Mentor List
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21. Discussion and possible action regarding paying the planning period of Mr. Brandon Morgan for the 25-26 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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22. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM by Ms. Tiffany Elcyzyn
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