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LITTLE AXE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 16, 2016 The Little Axe Board of Education met in regular session, Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the Administration Building meeting room. Kay Bolles, Board Clerk, posted the agenda and meeting notices at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The Vice President, Al Heitkamper, called the meeting to order. Roll call was made with the following members present: Al Heitkamper – Vice President Ron Palmer- Member Amanda Blanchard – Member Tessa Proffitt - Member Let the minutes reflect that Beverly Felton, Board President was not present at the meeting. Let the minutes reflect there was a quorum FLAG SALUTE Mr. Heitkamper led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 11, 2016 REGULAR MEETING On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2016 regular meeting. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Presentation and possible action on a request by High School History Teacher, David Bounds to gain permission to show movies “Blackhawk Down and 13 Hours” to his Junior United States History students. Discussion took place regarding Mr. Bounds’ request. A question and answer session between board members and Mr. Bounds followed. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to allow High School Teacher, David Bounds, to show the movie “Black Hawk Down, to his Junior United States History students, but denied the request by Mr. Bounds to show the movie “13 Hours” to his Junior United States History students.
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Mrs. Proffitt – nay Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Guests who have signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting No one signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting. CONSENT DOCKET Consider a request to vote to affirm the receipt of the 3rd quarter Dropout Report for the 2015-2016 school year. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity fund Accounts: a. Consider a request to vote to approve Activity Fund Budgets and Fundraisers for the 20162017school year. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve item 1, and 2 a., as listed under the Consent Docket. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
REQUESTS Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated October 1, 2011 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated October 1, 2011 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer –aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
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Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated May 1, 2016 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated May 1, 2016 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the following handbooks for the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year. a. b. c. d. e. f.
District Handbook (Student/Parent Handbook) Teacher Handbook Support Personnel Handbook Athletic Coach’s Handbook Athletic Student Handbook Childcare Parent/Guardian Handbook
On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve the following handbooks for the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year: (a) District Handbook (Student/Parent Handbook), (b)Teacher Handbook, (c)Support Personnel Handbook, (d)Athletic Coach’s Handbook, (e) Athletic Student Handbook, and (f) Childcare Parent/Guardian Handbook. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve changing the September 10, 2016 regular meeting to September 17, 2016. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to change the September 10, 2016 regular meeting to September 17, 2016. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
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Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the administration to participate in the CCOSA Financial Assistance for School Districts Program for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. On motion made by Tessa Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the administration to participate in the CCOSA Financial Assistance Program for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into contract agreements with the following for the 2016-2017 fiscal/school year: a. Angela Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist b. Barlow Education Management Services for Professional Learning Communities and Student Advocacy System and Current State Standards. c. CRW Consulting Services, LLC Program Year 2017 (Year 20) E-rate Contract. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter into contract agreements with Angela Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist; Barlow Education Management Services for Professional Learning Communities and Student Advocacy System and Current State Standards; and CRW Consulting Services, LLC Program Year 2917 (Year 20) E-rate Contract. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper –aye
Discussion and possible action regarding the repair of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofs to designate Superintendent Thomas to enter into necessary contract agreements to begin the roof repair project. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter into a contract agreement with Native Construction Solutions for the repair of the high School, elementary school and middle school gym roofs and designated Superintendent Thomas to enter into necessary contract agreements to begin the roof repair project. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to authorize prior approval from the Little Axe Board of Education to issue a purchase order and warrant payment to cover the cost of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofing project before the August 13, 2016 regular board meeting.
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On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to authorize prior approval to issue a purchase order and warrant payment of $174,537.00 to cover the cost of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofing project before the August 13, 2016 regular board meeting. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
Discussion and possible action regarding student transportation to and from Mid-America Technology Center. Discussion took place regarding Little Axe students who attend Mid-America Vocational Center to be allowed to drive to and from Vo-tech in their own vehicles. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve amendments to the Parent/Student Handbook to allow students to drive to and from Vo-tech and also reference the state law for student drivers in said handbook; the Board also directed the Superintendent to amend board policy 4600 Student Transportation To/From Vocational Training Center and Other School Activities to reflect said changes. (Board Policy 4600 will be listed on the August 13th board agenda with proposed amendments). Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
REPORTS 2015-2016 Report for Open and Emergency In/Out Student Transfers. Superintendent Thomas shared the Open and Emergency In/Out Student Transfer report for the 20152016 school year. DISCUSSION Discussion took place regarding the safe-rooms project. Superintendent Thomas explained that the steel and equipment has been delivered and the Morgan Building has been demolished and has been carried off in dumpsters. The soil compaction testing at the secondary site didn’t pass at first, but has been corrected. The piers will be drilled on Tuesday. Technology Director, Andy Mobley, reported that “Windows” operating system has been installed in every classroom. The new website should be installed soon which will save the district approximately $3000.00 each year.
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FINANCE Presentation and vote to approve or not approve the 2016-2017 Little Axe School Budget. District Treasurer, Tammy Thele, gave the 2016-2017 Little Axe School District Budget Report. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the 2016-2017 Little Axe School Budget. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Discussion and vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the 20162017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-146; 2015-2016 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 459-461; 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 06-30-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2; 2015-2016 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 0630-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016; 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-11; 2015-2016 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 0630-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); 2015-2016 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 06-012016 through 06-30-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); and the Activity Fund cash funds for the 20162017 school year as listed in the July 16, 2016 board meeting financial packet. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS Superintendent Thomas announced the upcoming OSSBA/CCOSA Convention will be held August 26-28 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. 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) and (B) (2). On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter in executive session at 9:33 a.m. to discuss items listed under Personnel as follows:
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1. Resignations for the following personnel: a. Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately. b. Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately. c. Karen Grace, Paraprofessional, effective immediately. 2. Employment of the following teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: a. Melody Thompson, Elementary School Teacher b. Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teacher c. Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor 3. Employment of the following Childcare Workers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year: a. Chrystal Rosenfelt b. Lisa Harper 4. Employment of Cheyanne Terry, Middle School Assistant Lay Coach and Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2016-2017 school year, pending results from drug testing and background checks. 5. Negotiations with the Little Axe Teacher’s Association for the 2016-2017 school year. 6. Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. The Board returned to open session at 11:20 a.m. 7. Executive session minutes compliance announcement. Mr. Heitkamper announced that while in executive session, the Board discussed items listed under Personnel with no votes taken while the Board was in executive session. 8. Discussion and consider a vote to affirm the resignations from (a) Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately; (b)Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately; and (c) Karen Grace, Paraprofessional , effective immediately. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to affirm the resignations from (a) Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately; (b)Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately; and (c) Karen Grace, Paraprofessional , effective immediately. Page 7 of 9
Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
9. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Melody Thompson, and Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, and Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, all subject to assignment, pending results from drug testing and background checks. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ Melody Thompson, and Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, and Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, all subject to assignment, pending results from drug testing and background checks. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Chrystal Rosenfelt and Lisa Harper, Childcare Workers, for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to employ Chrystal Rosenfelt and Lisa Harper, Childcare Workers, for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
10. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Cheyanne Terry as Middle School Assistant Lay Softball Coach and Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Lay Coach, for the 2016-2017 school year. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to employ Cheyanne Terry as Assistant Lay Softball Coach and Assistant Girls Basketball Lay Coach, for the 20162017 school year. Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer –aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
11. Discussion regarding negotiations between the Little Axe Board of Education and the Little Axe Teachers’ Association with no votes during or after the Board returns to open session.
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Mr. Heitkamper announced that while in executive session the Board discussed negotiations between the Little Axe Board of Education and the Little Axe Teachers’ Association with no votes taken while in executive session. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to adjourn at 11:23 a.m. Mrs. Proffitt - aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Bolles Board Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES __________________________________ ____________________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________________ _________________________________
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Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Presentation and possible action on a request by High School History Teacher, David Bounds to gain permission to show movies “Blackhawk Down and 13 Hours” to his Junior United States History students. Discussion took place regarding Mr. Bounds’ request. A question and answer session between board members and Mr. Bounds followed. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to allow High School Teacher, David Bounds, to show the movie “Black Hawk Down, to his Junior United States History students, but denied the request by Mr. Bounds to show the movie “13 Hours” to his Junior United States History students.
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Mrs. Proffitt – nay Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Guests who have signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting No one signed in with the Board President prior to the meeting. CONSENT DOCKET Consider a request to vote to affirm the receipt of the 3rd quarter Dropout Report for the 2015-2016 school year. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity fund Accounts: a. Consider a request to vote to approve Activity Fund Budgets and Fundraisers for the 20162017school year. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve item 1, and 2 a., as listed under the Consent Docket. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
REQUESTS Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated October 1, 2011 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated October 1, 2011 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer –aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
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Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated May 1, 2016 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve the renewal of the sublease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as required under the provisions of the Sublease Agreement dated May 1, 2016 between the District and Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the following handbooks for the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year. a. b. c. d. e. f.
District Handbook (Student/Parent Handbook) Teacher Handbook Support Personnel Handbook Athletic Coach’s Handbook Athletic Student Handbook Childcare Parent/Guardian Handbook
On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve the following handbooks for the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year: (a) District Handbook (Student/Parent Handbook), (b)Teacher Handbook, (c)Support Personnel Handbook, (d)Athletic Coach’s Handbook, (e) Athletic Student Handbook, and (f) Childcare Parent/Guardian Handbook. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve changing the September 10, 2016 regular meeting to September 17, 2016. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to change the September 10, 2016 regular meeting to September 17, 2016. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
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Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve the administration to participate in the CCOSA Financial Assistance for School Districts Program for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. On motion made by Tessa Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the administration to participate in the CCOSA Financial Assistance Program for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to approve or not approve entering into contract agreements with the following for the 2016-2017 fiscal/school year: a. Angela Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist b. Barlow Education Management Services for Professional Learning Communities and Student Advocacy System and Current State Standards. c. CRW Consulting Services, LLC Program Year 2017 (Year 20) E-rate Contract. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter into contract agreements with Angela Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist; Barlow Education Management Services for Professional Learning Communities and Student Advocacy System and Current State Standards; and CRW Consulting Services, LLC Program Year 2917 (Year 20) E-rate Contract. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper –aye
Discussion and possible action regarding the repair of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofs to designate Superintendent Thomas to enter into necessary contract agreements to begin the roof repair project. On motion made by Mr. Palmer, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter into a contract agreement with Native Construction Solutions for the repair of the high School, elementary school and middle school gym roofs and designated Superintendent Thomas to enter into necessary contract agreements to begin the roof repair project. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Consider a request to vote to authorize prior approval from the Little Axe Board of Education to issue a purchase order and warrant payment to cover the cost of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofing project before the August 13, 2016 regular board meeting.
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On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to authorize prior approval to issue a purchase order and warrant payment of $174,537.00 to cover the cost of the high school, elementary school and middle school gym roofing project before the August 13, 2016 regular board meeting. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
Discussion and possible action regarding student transportation to and from Mid-America Technology Center. Discussion took place regarding Little Axe students who attend Mid-America Vocational Center to be allowed to drive to and from Vo-tech in their own vehicles. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mrs. Blanchard, the Board voted to approve amendments to the Parent/Student Handbook to allow students to drive to and from Vo-tech and also reference the state law for student drivers in said handbook; the Board also directed the Superintendent to amend board policy 4600 Student Transportation To/From Vocational Training Center and Other School Activities to reflect said changes. (Board Policy 4600 will be listed on the August 13th board agenda with proposed amendments). Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
REPORTS 2015-2016 Report for Open and Emergency In/Out Student Transfers. Superintendent Thomas shared the Open and Emergency In/Out Student Transfer report for the 20152016 school year. DISCUSSION Discussion took place regarding the safe-rooms project. Superintendent Thomas explained that the steel and equipment has been delivered and the Morgan Building has been demolished and has been carried off in dumpsters. The soil compaction testing at the secondary site didn’t pass at first, but has been corrected. The piers will be drilled on Tuesday. Technology Director, Andy Mobley, reported that “Windows” operating system has been installed in every classroom. The new website should be installed soon which will save the district approximately $3000.00 each year.
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FINANCE Presentation and vote to approve or not approve the 2016-2017 Little Axe School Budget. District Treasurer, Tammy Thele, gave the 2016-2017 Little Axe School District Budget Report. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the 2016-2017 Little Axe School Budget. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Discussion and vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to approve the 20162017 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-146; 2015-2016 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 459-461; 2015-2016 General Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 06-30-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); 2016-2017 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2; 2015-2016 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 0630-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016; 2016-2017 Child Nutrition Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-11; 2015-2016 Child Nutrition Fund Warrants for Approval 06-01-2016 through 0630-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); 2015-2016 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 06-012016 through 06-30-2016 (Report Date: 07-13-2016); and the Activity Fund cash funds for the 20162017 school year as listed in the July 16, 2016 board meeting financial packet. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS Superintendent Thomas announced the upcoming OSSBA/CCOSA Convention will be held August 26-28 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. 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) and (B) (2). On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to enter in executive session at 9:33 a.m. to discuss items listed under Personnel as follows:
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1. Resignations for the following personnel: a. Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately. b. Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately. c. Karen Grace, Paraprofessional, effective immediately. 2. Employment of the following teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: a. Melody Thompson, Elementary School Teacher b. Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teacher c. Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor 3. Employment of the following Childcare Workers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year: a. Chrystal Rosenfelt b. Lisa Harper 4. Employment of Cheyanne Terry, Middle School Assistant Lay Coach and Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2016-2017 school year, pending results from drug testing and background checks. 5. Negotiations with the Little Axe Teacher’s Association for the 2016-2017 school year. 6. Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. The Board returned to open session at 11:20 a.m. 7. Executive session minutes compliance announcement. Mr. Heitkamper announced that while in executive session, the Board discussed items listed under Personnel with no votes taken while the Board was in executive session. 8. Discussion and consider a vote to affirm the resignations from (a) Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately; (b)Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately; and (c) Karen Grace, Paraprofessional , effective immediately. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to affirm the resignations from (a) Andrea Wiley, Consumer Sciences Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, effective immediately; (b)Julie Strauss, Elementary Teacher, effective immediately; and (c) Karen Grace, Paraprofessional , effective immediately. Page 7 of 9
Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper - aye
9. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Melody Thompson, and Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, and Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, all subject to assignment, pending results from drug testing and background checks. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to employ Melody Thompson, and Sandra Snively, Elementary School Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year, and Dana Stroud, Consumer Science Teacher/FCCLA Sponsor, all subject to assignment, pending results from drug testing and background checks. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Chrystal Rosenfelt and Lisa Harper, Childcare Workers, for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to employ Chrystal Rosenfelt and Lisa Harper, Childcare Workers, for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Mrs. Proffitt – aye Mrs. Blanchard –aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
10. Discussion and consider a request to vote to employ Cheyanne Terry as Middle School Assistant Lay Softball Coach and Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Lay Coach, for the 2016-2017 school year. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to employ Cheyanne Terry as Assistant Lay Softball Coach and Assistant Girls Basketball Lay Coach, for the 20162017 school year. Mrs. Proffitt –aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer –aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
11. Discussion regarding negotiations between the Little Axe Board of Education and the Little Axe Teachers’ Association with no votes during or after the Board returns to open session.
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Mr. Heitkamper announced that while in executive session the Board discussed negotiations between the Little Axe Board of Education and the Little Axe Teachers’ Association with no votes taken while in executive session. On motion made by Mrs. Blanchard, and seconded by Mr. Palmer, the Board voted to adjourn at 11:23 a.m. Mrs. Proffitt - aye Mrs. Blanchard – aye
Mr. Palmer – aye Mr. Heitkamper – aye
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Bolles Board Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES __________________________________ ____________________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________________ _________________________________
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