August 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Okarche Regular Board Meeting
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Call to order and record attendance.
Discussion:
Also in attendance was: David Alig, Amber Smith, Jimmie Smith, Tressa Smith, Larry Black, Aaron West, Brandon Treece, Charlie O'Donnell, Deborah O'Donnell.
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Consideration and action on the minutes of the regular board meeting held on June 22, 2023.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Communication/Public Hearings
Discussion:
None
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Administrative Reports and discussion
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Elementary Principal - Chris Roby
Discussion:
Improvements we got done: biggest is adding turf, shade and benches. TSET grant was for $44,000. New sidewalk. Portable bldg should be here in a couple weeks. Added hand rails to south side of the gym on the stairs. Added concrete around tether balls. Enrollment- 257. Up about 20 kids from last year. Tomorrow open house 5-7pm. Preliminary scores back from the state dept. Bases scores on basic, below basic, proficient or advanced. 3rd grade- 8 kids below basic, 4 didn't meet criteria to move on. 20 at basic 16 proficient and 3 advanced. 83% basic or above. 93% were basic or above for math. 4th grade- 6 kids below basic, 15 at basic, and 12 proficient. 82% at basic or above. Math- 88% at basic of above. 5th grade- 7 below basic, 13 at basic, 9 at proficient and 4 at advanced 79% basic or above. Math- 88% basic or above. Science- 91% basic or above. 6th- 2 below basic, 11 basic, 14 proficient, 1 advanced 93% basic or above. If kids need help they go to Mrs. Yost for help. Math will start tutoring this year if they are struggling. One update to handbook on medicine- We do not provide medicine of any type. They must provide along with instructions and signature.
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JH/HS Principal - G.W. Parham
Discussion:
Building came together. The floors took a bit but are done. Enrollment last week went well and Mrs. K did a good job. Ball seasons started tonight. Boys at Ft Cobb and girls here at home.
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Superintendent - Josh Sumrall
Discussion:
Received a letter from the state dept with accreditation status. We are accredited for this year. The 15 passenger bus we have went down. The pistons have low pressure. To fix it would be more than it is worth. Surplus it. Need to look for another 15 passenger bus. Had another insurance claim over the summer with all the rain. Water got into the old PE gym and caused the floor to buckle. Its the drainage that was put into the north, it collapsed. Insc will fix the floor when we get the drainage fixed.
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Financial Report
Discussion:
Gen fund 9.7 million, Bldg 1.5 million dollars. Carryover was 8.9 million. Increase of 1.2 million from previous year.
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Consideration and action on the following consent agenda items:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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General Fund purchase orders : 74-183
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Building Fund purchase orders : #1
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Child Nutrition purchase orders : None
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Activity Fund report: Individual summaries attached
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Activity Account transfer of funds: None
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Child Nutrition report: None
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Building Bond Fund: #1
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Discussion and possible action on an agreement with Edge Sports Fitness for strength and conditioning training services/elective classes for students and to approve Denny Bonewitz, Betsy Parmley, Jillian Bonewitz and Brett Hopkins as Strength and Conditioning Coaches to Coach/Teach the courses for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion on maybe one hour before school so that a student wouldn't have to miss another elective to take that class.
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Discussion and possible action on renewing an agreement with the Town of Okarche and the Okarche Police Department to obtain an Okarche Police Officer as a School Resource Officer to be on Okarche Public Schools' campus during school hours for the 2023-2024 school year, and any other additional future school safety and security matters.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The town sent what they approved at their last meeting. Last year they charged us $55,000. This year they want to charge $100,000. They feel their officers cost them a little more than that. Mr. Alig has a couple of issues with their job descriptions. If it is a law and order issue, ok. Administration is in charge. Nazro guidelines. Mr. Alig would not vote for this if the officers are not named.
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Discussion and possible action on an animals in school policy EMG.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a policy from the OSSBA. We were asked to put this on the agenda by a board member. We adopt our policies from the OSSBA. We did not find one in our current policy book.
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Discussion and possible action on looking at received bids for hail damaged roofs and awarding the project to a bidder or awarding Exterior Solutions Group's bid to repair damaged roofs through The Oklahoma Purchasing Systems (TOPS).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Received two bids. They were due today at noon. #1: $312,000.00. #2: $307,025.00.
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Discussion and possible action on benefits for certified employees and support employees for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This has been done annually. 8% each year. 4% the first week of school and 4% during Thanksgiving. One employee who doesn't get a base salary. Would recommend giving that person 8% of their stipend.
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Discussion and possible action on Okarche FFA advisor and students attending and driving school vehicles to the National FFA Convention out of state in Indianapolis, Indiana October 31, 2023 through November 4, 2023.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on approving the student handbook for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Roby and Mr. Parham had the medication change of not providing medication.
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Discussion and possible action on fundraiser requests for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consideration and action on authorization to pay the FY24 allocation of statewide alternative education academy program funds to the local education agency (LEA), Kingfisher Public Schools, for the cooperative.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on approving a contract with Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for secondary career and technology education programs of AG Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Science Technology Engineering and Math for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on approving current Junior High Science Teacher, Kimberly Givens, to teach Forensic Science to High School students as an Adjunct Teacher, and current Junior High English Teacher, Lynda Riedlinger, to teach 9th grade English as an Adjunct Teacher, both for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and vote to convene into executive session to discuss any resignations, an amendment to the extra duty assignment and pay schedule, the hiring of a Special Education Teacher, the hiring of two Special Education Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aides as support personnel, the hiring of a cafeteria/kitchen employee as support personnel, and the contractual appointment of Jaci Geheb, all for the 2023-2024 school year. 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Acknowledge return to open session and that no other items were discussed in executive session other than those outlined in the motion to convene.
Discussion:
Return at 8:37pm
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Recognition and possible action on any employment resignations.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on approving an amendment to the extra duty assignment and pay schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of two Special Education Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aides as support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a cafeteria/kitchen employee as support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the contractual appointment of Jaci Geheb and to approve her as an Adjunct Teacher to teach Elementary Music for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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New Business
Discussion:
Mr. Alig handed out an email to three board members.
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Motion to adjourn
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