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LITTLE AXE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2017 The Little Axe Board of Education met in regular session, Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 8:00 a.m.in the Administration Building meeting room. Cathey Miller, Assistant Board Clerk, posted the agendas and meeting notices at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017. The President, Beverly Felton, called the meeting to order. Roll call was made with the following members present: Beverly Felton – President Ron Palmer - Member
Al Heitkamper – Vice President
Let the minutes reflect that Amanda Blanchard, Member, and Tessa Proffitt, Member, were not present at the meeting. Let the minutes reflect there was a quorum FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Beverly Felton APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 14, 2017 REGULAR MEETING AND THE FEBRUARY 1, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2017 regular meeting and the February 1, 2017 special meeting. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Presentation of the Storytelling String by elementary students. Two elementary students were introduced by Principal Tupper. Mr. Tupper explained that an assembly was held recently with a guest who came to the school and was a story teller and taught the students how to work with string as he told them stories. The students who were present at the meeting preformed a demonstration with the strings along with Mr. Tupper’s assistance.
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Guest who have registered with the Board President prior to the meeting. No one signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting. CONSENT DOCKET INFORMATION: This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board of Education, by unanimous consent, may designate those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If any item proposed does not meet with the approval of all Board members that item will be heard in regular order. 1. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity Fund Accounts: a.
Consider a request to vote to close the Middle School G&T account #903; and transfer the remaining funds of $6.23 to the Middle School Activity Account #845.
b. Consider a request to vote to approve the following fundraiser for the 2016-2017 school year: i.
Sale of the left over Story Strings which were used by the Storyteller as visual aid to perform story tricks. The Story Strings will be sold for .50 each and the funds will go back into the Elementary account #827 to help offset the cost of the Storyteller.
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve items VI 1 a and b(i) as listed above under the Consent Docket. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye REQUESTS Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Little Axe Public Schools and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Youth Program (TYP) to collaborate, support, and enhance efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency, reduce truancy at school, promote mentors for youth, reduce bullying, reduce alcohol and drug use, reduce early teen pregnancy, improve school success in Native American youth, and promote gang awareness. The Board directed Mike Bread to ask if this program provides any services to students on Fridays. Statistics need to be recorded how many students the program serves.
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On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Little Axe Public Schools and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Youth Program (TYP) to collaborate, support, and enhance efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency, reduce truancy at school, promote mentors for youth, reduce bullying, reduce alcohol and drug use, reduce early teen pregnancy, improve school success in Native American youth, and promote gang awareness. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer –aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the Senior Class to take a one day Senior Trip to Dallas on April 7, 2017. The Board directed Superintendent Thomas to check to make sure our new policy includes no overnight senior trips as well as a limit on how many miles the senior class is allowed to go away for trips. Students need to be eligible in order to attend these special trips. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the Senior Class to take a one day Senior Trip to Dallas on April 7, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into a contract agreement with Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, Certified Public Accountants, LLP to prepare the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2017; Preparation of the 2017-2018 Temporary Appropriations; Preparation of the 2017-18 Estimate of Needs; State Auditor and Inspector’s filing fee for the 2016-17 audit report; Presentation of the 2016-17 audit report to the Board of Education; Supplemental Appropriations, as needed; Preparation of 2016-2017 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards; and unlimited toll-free telephone consultation throughout the year with District personnel relating to any matter of concern. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Felton, the Board voted to approve entering into a contract agreement with Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, Certified Public Accountants, LLP to prepare the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2017; Preparation of the 2017-2018 Temporary Appropriations; Preparation of the 2017-18 Estimate of Needs; State Auditor and Inspector’s filing fee for the 2016-17 audit report; Presentation of the 2016-17 audit report to the Board of Education; Supplemental Appropriations, as needed; Preparation of 2016-2017 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards; and unlimited toll-free telephone consultation throughout the year with District personnel relating to any matter of concern. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Page 3 of 8
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the Contract for Audit of Public Schools 2016-2017 School Year to be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the Contract for Audit of Public Schools 2016-2017 School Year to be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye REPORTS There were no reports given. DISCUSSION Discussion and possible action regarding the 2017-2018 School Year calendar. Vote was taken on this item during Requests. FINANCE 1. Consider a request to vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: GENERAL FUND a. 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 1-31-17 b. 2016-2017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 326-351 c. 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17)
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BUILDING FUND a. 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 17 b. 2016-2017 Building Fund Warrant for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17) CHILD NUTRITION FUND a. 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 32 b. 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17) 2. Discussion and vote to approve expenditures for the following cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the February 11, 2017 board meeting financial packet. a. Activity Fund On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the following: 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 1-31-17; 2016-2017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 326-351; 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17(Report Date: 02-07-17); 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 17; 2016-2017 Building Fund Warrant for Approval 01-0117 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17); 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 32; 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17); and the Activity Fund cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the February 11, 2017 board meeting financial packet. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business presented. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS. Superintendent Thomas reported that the new safe rooms are ready to keep the students safe even now. All of the walls are up in both areas. We will have change orders listed for approval on the March regular meeting agenda. The Board asked about the status of the Shotgun Program and the Food Service Program.
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Superintendent Thomas said that the Shotgun Program is on target. Any changes to the food service program are being delayed for now. Superintendent Thomas shared information about the boiler repairs. Superintendent Thomas explained that the Fire Marshall insists that a new security front door at the elementary school has to be connected to the fire alarm. He also explained that he will ask the Fire Marshall to put that order in writing. Superintendent Thomas also explained that he will be meeting with the Fire Marshall and will ask for documentation. Superintendent Thomas explained the new cameras are being installed and gave detailed information regarding the way the cameras will work. The principals will be able to view the camera activity from their cell phones. Superintendent Thomas reported that we are looking at converting all the lights in all the buildings to LED lights. A company came in this week and made a count of all lights in all buildings. If we decide to replace all of the lighting, we will have to advertise for bids. Technology Director, Andy Mobley updated the Board regarding the new e-rate filing system. Bids have not yet come in. The contracts should arrive in April. It was announced that the Teacher of the Year reception will be held on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. at the Secondary Cafeteria. PERSONNEL Discussion and vote on a motion to convene in executive session to discuss the following items listed under Personnel: 25 O.S. Section 307 (B) (1) 1. Resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant, effective January 17, 2017. 2. Employment of Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. 3. Employment of the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results form background checks and drug testing: a. Mary Gann , Bus Monitor b. Robin Jensen , Childcare Provider c. Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary Page 6 of 8
d. Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional 4. Discussion of Stipend Schedules. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to enter into executive session at 9:11 a.m. to discuss items listed under Personnel. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 5. Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. Let the minutes reflect that the Board returned to open session at 10:07 a.m. 6. Executive session minutes compliance announcement. Mrs. Felton announced that while in executive session the Board discussed items listed under Personnel with no votes taken while in executive session. 7. Discussion and consider a request to vote to affirm the resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant effective January 17, 2017. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to affirm the resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant effective January 17, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 8. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ or not to employ the following principals: Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, subject to assignment. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ the following principals: Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, subject to assignment. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton - aye
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9. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ or not to employ the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: (a) Mary Gann, Bus Monitor; (b) Robin Jensen, Childcare Provider; (c) Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary and (d) Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: (a) Mary Gann, Bus Monitor; (b) Robin Jensen, Childcare Provider; (c) Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary and (d) Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve stipend schedule. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve option A as provided by the Superintendent. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:10 a.m. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Respectfully submitted,
Kay Bolles Board Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES ____________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ Page 8 of 8
Al Heitkamper – Vice President
Let the minutes reflect that Amanda Blanchard, Member, and Tessa Proffitt, Member, were not present at the meeting. Let the minutes reflect there was a quorum FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Beverly Felton APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 14, 2017 REGULAR MEETING AND THE FEBRUARY 1, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2017 regular meeting and the February 1, 2017 special meeting. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Presentation of the Storytelling String by elementary students. Two elementary students were introduced by Principal Tupper. Mr. Tupper explained that an assembly was held recently with a guest who came to the school and was a story teller and taught the students how to work with string as he told them stories. The students who were present at the meeting preformed a demonstration with the strings along with Mr. Tupper’s assistance.
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Guest who have registered with the Board President prior to the meeting. No one signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting. CONSENT DOCKET INFORMATION: This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board of Education, by unanimous consent, may designate those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If any item proposed does not meet with the approval of all Board members that item will be heard in regular order. 1. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity Fund Accounts: a.
Consider a request to vote to close the Middle School G&T account #903; and transfer the remaining funds of $6.23 to the Middle School Activity Account #845.
b. Consider a request to vote to approve the following fundraiser for the 2016-2017 school year: i.
Sale of the left over Story Strings which were used by the Storyteller as visual aid to perform story tricks. The Story Strings will be sold for .50 each and the funds will go back into the Elementary account #827 to help offset the cost of the Storyteller.
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve items VI 1 a and b(i) as listed above under the Consent Docket. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye REQUESTS Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Little Axe Public Schools and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Youth Program (TYP) to collaborate, support, and enhance efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency, reduce truancy at school, promote mentors for youth, reduce bullying, reduce alcohol and drug use, reduce early teen pregnancy, improve school success in Native American youth, and promote gang awareness. The Board directed Mike Bread to ask if this program provides any services to students on Fridays. Statistics need to be recorded how many students the program serves.
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On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Little Axe Public Schools and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Youth Program (TYP) to collaborate, support, and enhance efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency, reduce truancy at school, promote mentors for youth, reduce bullying, reduce alcohol and drug use, reduce early teen pregnancy, improve school success in Native American youth, and promote gang awareness. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer –aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the Senior Class to take a one day Senior Trip to Dallas on April 7, 2017. The Board directed Superintendent Thomas to check to make sure our new policy includes no overnight senior trips as well as a limit on how many miles the senior class is allowed to go away for trips. Students need to be eligible in order to attend these special trips. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the Senior Class to take a one day Senior Trip to Dallas on April 7, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into a contract agreement with Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, Certified Public Accountants, LLP to prepare the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2017; Preparation of the 2017-2018 Temporary Appropriations; Preparation of the 2017-18 Estimate of Needs; State Auditor and Inspector’s filing fee for the 2016-17 audit report; Presentation of the 2016-17 audit report to the Board of Education; Supplemental Appropriations, as needed; Preparation of 2016-2017 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards; and unlimited toll-free telephone consultation throughout the year with District personnel relating to any matter of concern. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Felton, the Board voted to approve entering into a contract agreement with Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, Certified Public Accountants, LLP to prepare the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2017; Preparation of the 2017-2018 Temporary Appropriations; Preparation of the 2017-18 Estimate of Needs; State Auditor and Inspector’s filing fee for the 2016-17 audit report; Presentation of the 2016-17 audit report to the Board of Education; Supplemental Appropriations, as needed; Preparation of 2016-2017 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards; and unlimited toll-free telephone consultation throughout the year with District personnel relating to any matter of concern. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Page 3 of 8
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the Contract for Audit of Public Schools 2016-2017 School Year to be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the Contract for Audit of Public Schools 2016-2017 School Year to be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye REPORTS There were no reports given. DISCUSSION Discussion and possible action regarding the 2017-2018 School Year calendar. Vote was taken on this item during Requests. FINANCE 1. Consider a request to vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: GENERAL FUND a. 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 1-31-17 b. 2016-2017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 326-351 c. 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17)
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BUILDING FUND a. 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 17 b. 2016-2017 Building Fund Warrant for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17) CHILD NUTRITION FUND a. 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 32 b. 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17) 2. Discussion and vote to approve expenditures for the following cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the February 11, 2017 board meeting financial packet. a. Activity Fund On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve the following: 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 1-31-17; 2016-2017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 326-351; 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17(Report Date: 02-07-17); 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 17; 2016-2017 Building Fund Warrant for Approval 01-0117 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17); 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Order 32; 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 01-01-17 through 01-31-17 (Report Date: 02-07-17); and the Activity Fund cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the February 11, 2017 board meeting financial packet. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business presented. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS. Superintendent Thomas reported that the new safe rooms are ready to keep the students safe even now. All of the walls are up in both areas. We will have change orders listed for approval on the March regular meeting agenda. The Board asked about the status of the Shotgun Program and the Food Service Program.
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Superintendent Thomas said that the Shotgun Program is on target. Any changes to the food service program are being delayed for now. Superintendent Thomas shared information about the boiler repairs. Superintendent Thomas explained that the Fire Marshall insists that a new security front door at the elementary school has to be connected to the fire alarm. He also explained that he will ask the Fire Marshall to put that order in writing. Superintendent Thomas also explained that he will be meeting with the Fire Marshall and will ask for documentation. Superintendent Thomas explained the new cameras are being installed and gave detailed information regarding the way the cameras will work. The principals will be able to view the camera activity from their cell phones. Superintendent Thomas reported that we are looking at converting all the lights in all the buildings to LED lights. A company came in this week and made a count of all lights in all buildings. If we decide to replace all of the lighting, we will have to advertise for bids. Technology Director, Andy Mobley updated the Board regarding the new e-rate filing system. Bids have not yet come in. The contracts should arrive in April. It was announced that the Teacher of the Year reception will be held on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. at the Secondary Cafeteria. PERSONNEL Discussion and vote on a motion to convene in executive session to discuss the following items listed under Personnel: 25 O.S. Section 307 (B) (1) 1. Resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant, effective January 17, 2017. 2. Employment of Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. 3. Employment of the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results form background checks and drug testing: a. Mary Gann , Bus Monitor b. Robin Jensen , Childcare Provider c. Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary Page 6 of 8
d. Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional 4. Discussion of Stipend Schedules. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to enter into executive session at 9:11 a.m. to discuss items listed under Personnel. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 5. Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. Let the minutes reflect that the Board returned to open session at 10:07 a.m. 6. Executive session minutes compliance announcement. Mrs. Felton announced that while in executive session the Board discussed items listed under Personnel with no votes taken while in executive session. 7. Discussion and consider a request to vote to affirm the resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant effective January 17, 2017. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to affirm the resignation from Jamie Watson, Elementary Paraprofessional/Pre-K Assistant effective January 17, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 8. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ or not to employ the following principals: Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, subject to assignment. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ the following principals: Barry Thomas, High School Principal; Dalton Griffin, Middle School Principal; Brian Tupper, Elementary Principal; Mike Bread, Secondary Assistant Principal and Rennie Brewer, Elementary Assistant Principal, all for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, subject to assignment. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton - aye
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9. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ or not to employ the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: (a) Mary Gann, Bus Monitor; (b) Robin Jensen, Childcare Provider; (c) Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary and (d) Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ the following support personnel for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: (a) Mary Gann, Bus Monitor; (b) Robin Jensen, Childcare Provider; (c) Naomi Sullivan, Elementary Attendance Secretary and (d) Ivett Shepard, Special Education Paraprofessional. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye 10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve stipend schedule. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to approve option A as provided by the Superintendent. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:10 a.m. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mr. Palmer – aye Mrs. Felton – aye Respectfully submitted,
Kay Bolles Board Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES ____________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ Page 8 of 8
