December 9, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Owasso Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance - Owasso High School - Tate Farley
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III. Student Recognition
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III.A. Owasso High School Principal Mr. Mark Officer - Tate Farley
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III.B. Owasso 8th Grade Center Robotics Presentation - Natalie Bird - Sponsor
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IV. Reports to the Board
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IV.A. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Amy Fichtner
Discussion:
Dr. Fichtner updated the board on the progress of the bond information faculty meetings at each school site. She also congratulated the band, pom, cheer and football teams on the football State Championship.
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IV.B. Teaching and Learning Report - Dr. Margaret Coates
Discussion:
Dr. Coates reported the textbook adoption process for PK-12 Social Studies had begun. She stated Mr. Tim Brown, a national trainer from Solution Tree, would be the presenter for the Professional Development Day on January 21, 2020, .
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IV.C. Construction Report/District Services - Mr. Kerwin Koerner
Discussion:
Mr. Koerner stated during the District Services report that the district received rebates from PSO for the LED lighting installation at Morrow Elementary. He also recognized the transportation depart for their team efforts in providing transportation during the State Championship.
Ms. Jessie Patrick reported during the construction report that Smith Elementary safe gym is 59% complete with work continuing on masonry, eface, roofing and heat. She reported the Education Service Center is 72% complete. Crews are working on interior finishes and flooring. The West Campus is 69% complete. Exterior work on facade and eface are continuing. |
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V. Comments from the Public
Discussion:
Mrs. Amy Livingston and Mr. Steve Belmear were in attendance at the meeting and listed on the agenda to address the board at the request of attorney Laura Baysinger. With the board’s consent, Miss Abby Livingston and Mr. Ron Miller were allowed to speak for them. Miss Livingston and Mr. Miller each expressed a desire for Owasso Public Schools to allow District students the opportunity to train service dogs during the school day and while attending their classes.
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V.A. Amy Livingston
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V.B. Steve Belmear
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VI. Consent Agenda: Discuss and vote to approve or disapprove the following consent agenda items. (Dr. Amy Fichtner)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Minutes of November 11, 2019 Regular meeting
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VI.B. Communications/Superintendent
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VI.B.i. 2019-2020 CCOSA's District Level Services Program Agreement
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VI.C. Teaching and Learning
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VI.C.i. Out of State Student Activity Trips
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VI.D. Finance
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VI.D.i. Purchase orders (encumbrances) and changes to encumbrances for November 2019
Discussion:
2019-2020 General Fund #718-793 (Vendors) $71,983.49
2019-2020 General Fund #51406-51440 (Payroll) $29,944.37 2019-2020 General Fund Net Change Orders $359,020.61 2019-2020 Building Fund #59-62 (Vendors) $21,000.00 2019-2020 Building Fund Net Change Orders $9,050.47 2019-2020 Child Nutrition Fund #32-34 (Vendors) $8,800.00 2019-2020 Child Nutrition Fund #50096-50105 (Payroll) $8,412.33 2019-2020 Child Nutrition Fund Net Change Orders $288,618.80 2019-2020 Bond Fund 33 #34-36 (Vendors) $32,885.00 2019-2020 Bond Fund 33 Net Change Orders <$209.51> 2019-2020 Bond Fund 35 #148-155 (Vendors) $38,382.86 2019-2020 Bond Fund 35 Net Change Orders $1,404.08 2019-2020 Bond Fund 03-BOK Net Change Orders <$11,517.01> 2019-2020 Bond Fund 04-BOK #63-64 (Vendors) $6,000.00 2019-2020 Bond Fund 04-BOK Net Change Orders $175,484.91 |
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VI.D.ii. Activity Financial Report for November 2019
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VI.D.iii. Activity Account Budgets
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VI.D.iv. Pel Industries, Inc. Licensing Agreement
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VI.E. Human Resources
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VII. Communications/Superintendent - Dr. Amy Fichtner
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VII.A. Receive first reading for Owasso Public Schools Medical Marijauna Policy. - Dr. Margaret Coates
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VII.B. Discuss and vote to approve or disapprove Owasso Wellness Policy 1.61. - Dr. Margaret Coates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.C. Discuss and vote to approve or disapprove the Owasso School Calendars for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. - Mr. Jordan Korphage
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Teaching and Learning - Dr. Margaret Coates
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VIII.A. Discuss and vote to approve or disapprove Student Teaching Letter of Agreement with Western Governors University
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Finance - Phillip Storm
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IX.A. Discuss and vote to accept or reject independent audit for the year ended June 30, 2019
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.B. Board to take action on the employment of Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. as Financial Consultant to the School District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.C. Board to consider and take action on separate resolutions authorizing the calling and holding of a special election to be held in this School District to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.D. Discuss and vote to approve or disapprove the Treasurers Report for November 2019
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Executive Session
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X.A. Vote to convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing the appraisal of real property as authorized by Okla.Stat. Tit. 25§307(B)(3).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Acknowledgement of Return to Open Session
Discussion:
Acknowledge return to Open Session at 8:48 p.m.
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X.C. Statement of Executive Session Minutes
Discussion:
During the executive session the members of the Board of Education who were present were Frosty Turpen, Pat Vanatta, Neal Kessler and Brent England. Also present in the executive session was Dr. Amy Fichtner, Phillip Storm, Kerwin Koerner. During the executive session the board discussed the appraisal of real property. Nothing else was discussed and no votes were taken. This will constitute the minutes of the executive session.
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XI. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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XII. Vote to Adjourn
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn at 8:51p.m.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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