Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Establish Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Participation 
5. Proposed Executive Session to discuss the following items so that the board can return to Open Session and vote on these items pursuant to Section 25 OS 307 (B) (1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act:
5.A. Discuss resignation of Nick Highsmith, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2021
5.B. Discuss resignation of Madeline Highsmith, Virtual Education Director
5.C. Discuss resignation of Jennifer Davis, incoming Superintendent's Secretary/Payroll Clerk
5.D. Discuss staffing agreement with Barlow Education Management Services, LLC to provide an Interim Superintendent
5.E. Discuss appointment of an Interim Superintendent
5.F. Discuss employment of Certified Teacher for the month of July for Extended School Year duties and setting rate of pay
5.G. Discuss employment of Support Staff for the months of June, July, and August for Extended School Year duties and setting rate of pay
6. Discussion and possible board action to convene in Executive Session
7. President's Acknowledgment and Time of Return to Open Session
8. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
9. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Nick Highsmith, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2021
10. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Madeline Highsmith, Virtual Education Director
11. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Jennifer Davis, incoming Superintendent's Secretary/Payroll Clerk 
12. Discussion and possible board action to enter into a staffing agreement with Barlow Education Management Services, LLC to provide an Interim Superintendent
13. Discussion and possible board action to appoint an Interim Superintendent 
14. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Shelly Chuckluck as Certified Teacher for the months of July and August for Extended School Year duties for the sum of $750.00 payable July, 2021
15. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Stephanie Beaty as High Needs Paraprofessional for the months of June, July, and August for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, August, and September, 2021
16. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Shannon Hitz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
17. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Tabatha Schultz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
18. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Misty Johnson as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
19. Vote to Adjourn
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NOTE:  The Board may discuss, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to discuss any item on the agenda. 
Meeting: May 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting of the Welch Board of Education
Agenda Item:
1. Call to Order
Agenda Item:
2. Establish Quorum
Agenda Item:
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item:
4. Public Participation 
Agenda Item:
5. Proposed Executive Session to discuss the following items so that the board can return to Open Session and vote on these items pursuant to Section 25 OS 307 (B) (1) of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act:
Agenda Item:
5.A. Discuss resignation of Nick Highsmith, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2021
Agenda Item:
5.B. Discuss resignation of Madeline Highsmith, Virtual Education Director
Agenda Item:
5.C. Discuss resignation of Jennifer Davis, incoming Superintendent's Secretary/Payroll Clerk
Agenda Item:
5.D. Discuss staffing agreement with Barlow Education Management Services, LLC to provide an Interim Superintendent
Agenda Item:
5.E. Discuss appointment of an Interim Superintendent
Agenda Item:
5.F. Discuss employment of Certified Teacher for the month of July for Extended School Year duties and setting rate of pay
Agenda Item:
5.G. Discuss employment of Support Staff for the months of June, July, and August for Extended School Year duties and setting rate of pay
Agenda Item:
6. Discussion and possible board action to convene in Executive Session
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to convene in Executive Session Motion to discuss Agenda Items 5.A. - 5.G,. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
7. President's Acknowledgment and Time of Return to Open Session
Agenda Item:
8. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
Rationale:
  • Members Participating
  • Items Discussed
  • No Action Taken
Agenda Item:
9. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Nick Highsmith, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to accept the resignation of Nick Highsmith, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
10. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Madeline Highsmith, Virtual Education Director
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to accept the resignation of Madeline Highsmith, Virtual Education Director. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
11. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Jennifer Davis, incoming Superintendent's Secretary/Payroll Clerk 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to accept the resignation of Jennifer Davis, incoming Superintendent's Secretary/Payroll Clerk. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
12. Discussion and possible board action to enter into a staffing agreement with Barlow Education Management Services, LLC to provide an Interim Superintendent
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to enter into a staffing agreement with Rick Kibbe to provide an Interim Superintendent. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
13. Discussion and possible board action to appoint an Interim Superintendent 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to appoint Rick Kibbe as Interim Superintendent. This motion, made by Shannon Walker and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
14. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Shelly Chuckluck as Certified Teacher for the months of July and August for Extended School Year duties for the sum of $750.00 payable July, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve employment of Shelly Chuckluck as Certified Teacher for the month of July and August for Extended School Year duties for the sum of $750.00 payable July, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
15. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Stephanie Beaty as High Needs Paraprofessional for the months of June, July, and August for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, August, and September, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve employment of Stephanie Beaty as High Needs Paraprofessional for the months of June, July, and August for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, August, and September, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
16. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Shannon Hitz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve employment of Shannon Hitz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
17. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Tabatha Schultz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve employment of Tabatha Schultz as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
18. Discussion and possible board action to approve employment of Misty Johnson as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve employment of Misty Johnson as High Needs Paraprofessional for the month of June for Extended School Year duties at her FY 21 hourly base rate times 1.5 payable July, 2021. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Agenda Item:
19. Vote to Adjourn
Action(s):
Motion passed:
There being no further action to be considered by the Board, motion to adjourn at. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
Posted the 19th day of May, at 4:30 PM at the front door of the Delbert Lovelace High School, 707 South Curtis Street, Welch, Oklahoma and WPS website, www.welchwildcats.net.

Signature:  __________________________________________________________
Title:           Secretary to the Superintendent / Board of Education Minutes Clerk                                                                              

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