Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
3. Public Participation
4. Principals' Reports
5. Superintendent's Report
6. Consent Agenda Items recommended for approval by a single vote.  Items may be voted separately at the request of any board member.
6.A. Minutes of the February 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
6.B. Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Report, and status of all funds and investments
6.C. FY23 Purchase Orders
  1. General Fund - #294-306
  2. Building Fund - #53-54
6.D. FY23 Warrants
  1. General Fund - #717-892
  2. Building Fund - #65-71
6.E. School Rental Requests as listed, any others at hand
  1. Bluejacket FFA - Welch Show Barn - Livestock Show - September 8, 2023
6.F. Fundraising Activities Requests as listed, any others at hand
  1. Elementary and Middle School Gifted/Talented - April 1 through May 18 - Donations on Days Calendar
7. Action Agenda - Individual items for discussion, consideration, and possible vote.  The Board may choose to take action on any item listed including: motion to approve; motion to not approve; make a specific motion; take no action; table an item; or concur no action required.  Members may second a motion, cast a vote, or abstain.
7.A. Discussion and possible action on Vendor Contract for FY24
  1. Lakeland Holdings - Five copiers
  2. Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Student Information
  3. Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Accounting
  4. OKTLE - Certified Employee Evaluation Services
  5. Renaissance - Accelerated Reader / Lailio / myON / Star360 subscription
  6. School Based Services, PLLC - Randy Randleman PhD - Psychological Testing Services
  7. OK Department of Rehabilitative Services - School Work Study
  8. Ruth Kelly - School Pictures
7.B. Discussion and possible action on an out-of-state trip to Branson MO for Gifted/Talented students in late May of 2023
7.C. Discussion and possible action on surplus/junk Cheerleading equipment (uniforms)
7.D. Discussion and possible action on estimate from HD Services to rebuild the football concession stand
7.E. Discussion on the Financial Disclosure Statement for Elected Officials
7.F. Discussion and possible action to amend the SY23-34 School Calendar
7.G. Discussion and possible action to direct the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with the City of Welch for the school district to provide groundskeeping services in exchange for no fees or deposits for any event held at the Civic Center that is associated with Welch Public Schools
7.H. Discussion and possible action on an out-of-state trip to Anaheim CA April 26-30, 2023, to attend the National BPA Leadership Conference
7.I. Discussion and possible action on 4th Quarter Student Transfer Capacity
7.J. Discussion and possible action on a FY24 Contract with Northeast Rural Services dba BOLT Fiber Optic Services for 1 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access Fiber Circuit
8. Discussion, consideration and action to convene in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1) & (7), (Supp.2002), to discuss the following items:
  1. Employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34
  2. Employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24
  3. Employment of a Certified Teacher for an Agricultural Teacher for SY23-24
  4. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 6th Grade for SY23-24
  5. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24
  6. Employment for a Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach for SY23-24
  7. Employment of a Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator
  8. Resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher
9. Return to Open Session, President's Acknowledgement, Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement (Members Participating, Items Discussed, No Action Taken)
10. Discussion and possible action on the following:
  1. Employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34
  2. Employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24
  3. Employment of a Certified Teacher for an Agricultural Teacher for SY23-24
  4. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 6th Grade for SY23-24
  5. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24
  6. Employment for a Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach for SY23-24
  7. Employment of a Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator
  8. Resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher
11. New Business
12. 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: March 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Welch Board of Education
Agenda Item:
1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum
Agenda Item:
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
Agenda Item:
3. Public Participation
Agenda Item:
4. Principals' Reports
Agenda Item:
5. Superintendent's Report
Agenda Item:
6. Consent Agenda Items recommended for approval by a single vote.  Items may be voted separately at the request of any board member.
Action(s):
Motion passed:
After discussion, motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 6A Minutes of the February 13, 2023, regular board meeting; Item 6B Treasurer's report, Activity Fund report, and status of all funds and investments; Item 6C FY23 Purchase orders for the General Fund #294-306 and the Building Fund #53-54; Item 6D FY23 Warrants for the General Fund #717-892 and the Building Fund #65-71; Item 6E School rental request by the Bluejacket FFA for use of the Welch Show Board for a livestock show September 8, 2023; and Item 6F Fundraising activity request of the Elementary and Middle School Gifted/Talented program for a Donations on Days calendar from April 1 through May 18. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
6.A. Minutes of the February 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
Agenda Item:
6.B. Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Report, and status of all funds and investments
Agenda Item:
6.C. FY23 Purchase Orders
  1. General Fund - #294-306
  2. Building Fund - #53-54
Agenda Item:
6.D. FY23 Warrants
  1. General Fund - #717-892
  2. Building Fund - #65-71
Agenda Item:
6.E. School Rental Requests as listed, any others at hand
  1. Bluejacket FFA - Welch Show Barn - Livestock Show - September 8, 2023
Agenda Item:
6.F. Fundraising Activities Requests as listed, any others at hand
  1. Elementary and Middle School Gifted/Talented - April 1 through May 18 - Donations on Days Calendar
Agenda Item:
7. Action Agenda - Individual items for discussion, consideration, and possible vote.  The Board may choose to take action on any item listed including: motion to approve; motion to not approve; make a specific motion; take no action; table an item; or concur no action required.  Members may second a motion, cast a vote, or abstain.
Agenda Item:
7.A. Discussion and possible action on Vendor Contract for FY24
  1. Lakeland Holdings - Five copiers
  2. Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Student Information
  3. Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Accounting
  4. OKTLE - Certified Employee Evaluation Services
  5. Renaissance - Accelerated Reader / Lailio / myON / Star360 subscription
  6. School Based Services, PLLC - Randy Randleman PhD - Psychological Testing Services
  7. OK Department of Rehabilitative Services - School Work Study
  8. Ruth Kelly - School Pictures
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve Vendor Contracts for FY24: Lakeland Holdings - Five copiers; Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Student Information; Municipal Accounting Services - WenGAGE Accounting; OKTLE - Certified Employee Evaluation Services; Renaissance - Accelerated Reader / Lailio / myON / Star360 Subscription; School Based Services, PLLC - Randy Randleman PhD - Psychological Testing Services; OK Department of Rehabilitative Services - School Work Study; and Ruth Kelly - School Pictures. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.B. Discussion and possible action on an out-of-state trip to Branson MO for Gifted/Talented students in late May of 2023
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve an out-of-state trip to Branson MO for Gifted/Talented students in late May of 2023. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.C. Discussion and possible action on surplus/junk Cheerleading equipment (uniforms)
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to junk Cheerleading equipment (uniforms). This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.D. Discussion and possible action on estimate from HD Services to rebuild the football concession stand
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve estimate from HD Services to rebuild the football concession stand. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.E. Discussion on the Financial Disclosure Statement for Elected Officials
Agenda Item:
7.F. Discussion and possible action to amend the SY23-34 School Calendar
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to amend the SY23-24 School Calendar. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.G. Discussion and possible action to direct the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with the City of Welch for the school district to provide groundskeeping services in exchange for no fees or deposits for any event held at the Civic Center that is associated with Welch Public Schools
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to direct the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with the City of Welch for the school district to provide groundskeeping services in exchange for no fees or deposits for any event held at the Civic Center that is associated with Welch Public Schools. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.H. Discussion and possible action on an out-of-state trip to Anaheim CA April 26-30, 2023, to attend the National BPA Leadership Conference
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve an out-of-state trip to Anaheim CA April 26-30, 2023, to attend the National BPA Leadership Conference. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.I. Discussion and possible action on 4th Quarter Student Transfer Capacity
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve 4th Quarter Student Transfer Capacity. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
7.J. Discussion and possible action on a FY24 Contract with Northeast Rural Services dba BOLT Fiber Optic Services for 1 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access Fiber Circuit
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve a FY24 Contract with Northeast Rural Services dba BOLT Fiber Optic Services for 1 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access Fiber Circuit. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
8. Discussion, consideration and action to convene in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1) & (7), (Supp.2002), to discuss the following items:
  1. Employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34
  2. Employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24
  3. Employment of a Certified Teacher for an Agricultural Teacher for SY23-24
  4. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 6th Grade for SY23-24
  5. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24
  6. Employment for a Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach for SY23-24
  7. Employment of a Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator
  8. Resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1), (Supp.2002), to discuss the following items, so that the board can return to Open Session and possible board action to approve: 1) Employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34; 2) Employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24; 3) Employment of a Certified Teacher for an Agricultural Teacher for SY23-24; 4) Employment of a Certified Teacher for 6th Grade for SY23-24; 5) Employment of a Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24; 6) Employment for a Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach for SY23-24; 7) Employment of a Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator; and 8) Resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
9. Return to Open Session, President's Acknowledgement, Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement (Members Participating, Items Discussed, No Action Taken)
Agenda Item:
10. Discussion and possible action on the following:
  1. Employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34
  2. Employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24
  3. Employment of a Certified Teacher for an Agricultural Teacher for SY23-24
  4. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 6th Grade for SY23-24
  5. Employment of a Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24
  6. Employment for a Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach for SY23-24
  7. Employment of a Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator
  8. Resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher
Action(s):
Motion 1 passed:
Motion to approve the employment of Stacy Ezell, MS/HS Principal, for SY23-34. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 2 passed:
Motion to approve the employment of Kimberley Hall, Elementary Principal, for SY23-24. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 3 passed:
Motion to approve the employment of Ann Palmer Martin, Certified Teacher, for 6th Grade for SY23-24. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 4 passed:
Motion to approve the employment of LaChrista Earll, Certified Teacher for 3rd Grade for SY23-24. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 5 passed:
Motion to approve employment of Bryson Cottrell as Head Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Softball Coach on an Extra Duty contract for SY23-24. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 6 passed:
Motion to approve employment of Daylee Cottrell as Learning Lab Instructional Specialist and Social Media Coordinator on a Support personnel contract. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Mr Jesse Highsmith, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Motion 7 passed:
Motion to accept the resignation of Employment, Lane Ullrich, Certified Teacher. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
Agenda Item:
11. New Business
Agenda Item:
12. Vote to Adjourn
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Shane Burgess: Yea
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
 

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