of 9 LITTLE AXE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
LITTLE AXE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2017
The Little Axe Board of Education met in regular session, Saturday, August 19, 2017 in the Administration Building meeting room. Cathey Miller, Board Clerk, posted the agenda and meeting notices at 8:00a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017. The President, Beverly Felton, called the meeting to order. Roll call was made with the following members present: Beverly Felton – President Tessa Proffitt – Member
Al Heitkamper – Vice President
Let the minutes reflect that Amanda Blanchard, member and Ron Palmer, member were not present at the meeting. FLAG SALUTE Mrs. Felton led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 15, 2017 REGULAR MEETING On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Susan Newkham, Executive Director, Little Axe Foundation, gave a report regarding a few of the projects the Foundation are working on for the school district. The Foundation along with a couple other donors provided a breakfast and a lunch for the teachers during the beginning of the year professional days. The Foundation also sponsored a work day for the Outdoor Classroom and are looking for Grants for the Ag Building. 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 1. Consider a request to vote to enter into a loan agreement for food service deficits between the Little Axe School General Fund and the Little Axe Child Nutrition Program in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 as a contingent liability subject to repayment as funds become available from the Child Nutrition Program for the 2017-2018 school year. 2. Consider a request to vote to approve the following School Site Deregulation Applications for the 2017-2018 school year: Page 1 of 9
a. School Librarian Requirement b. High School Alternative Education Hours 3. Consider a request to vote to appoint Superintendent Jay Thomas as authorized E-rate representative for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. 4. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity Fund Accounts: a. Consider a request to vote to approve the following fundraiser for the 2017-2018 school year: (i) School-wide Lula Roe sale by Elementary Choir and Drama Account # 924 to raise funds for Choir and Drama supplies. (ii)School-wide Salsa Fundraiser by Elementary Office Account # 844 to raise funds for student, teacher classroom supplies. 5. Consider a request to vote to enter into Contract Agreements with the following for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year: a. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Contract for Secondary Career and Technology Education Programs(s) b. Janet Harp, Speech Pathologist c. Image Net Consulting d. Teal Oswald, School Psychologist e. Kelly Curry, Physical Therapy f. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the items VI 1, 2 a & b, 3, 4 a (i) & (ii) ,and 5 a, b, c, d,& e as listed under the Consent Docket. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
REQUESTS 1. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve the Technology and Network Acceptable Use Policy for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Technology and Network Acceptable Use Policy for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
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2. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve Surplus items from the High School Library. (Attachments A, B, and C) On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Surplus items from the High School Library. (Attachments A, B, and C) Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
3. Affirm or not affirm the acceptance of 500 new protective helmets from an elementary school in Moore. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted not to affirm the acceptance of 500 new protective helmets from an elementary school in Moore. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
4. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve to increase the adult lunches to meet the requirements state by the State Department of Education Child Nutrition. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted approve the increase the adult lunches to meet the requirements state by the State Department of Education Child Nutrition. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
REPORTS Mrs. Neeley, Elementary Assistant Principal, reported to the Board that the Elementary is off to a great start. A large number of parents showed for “Meet Your Teacher Night” and the Elementary enrollment is at 673 students. The Elementary is very excited about the new signs that the PTO helped get for every classroom. Mr. Griffin, Middle School Principal, reported the Middle School had a great first week and Middle School enrollment is 280. He announced August 22nd will be Open House and a bean dinner. Mr. Bread, Middle School Assistant Principal talked about the new Alternative Education Program at the Middle School. Mr. Barry Thomas, High School Principal, reported the High School had a great first 3 days. The staff had teamwork building with students and a pep rally on Wednesday. The High School is offering 5 AP Page 3 of 9
courses this year and the schedules are all place with very few schedule change request. The high school enrollment is 409 plus 20 students enroll in the High School Alternative Education Program. Technology Director, Andy Mobley told the Board with all the new cameras on campus we have very few blind spots now. He also reported there are 58 new computers in the district. Tammy Thele, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Treasurer’s report. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
DISCUSSION Mrs. Felton and Mr. Heitkamper gave a report on the City of Norman Planning Meeting they attended. FINANCE Discussion and vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: GENERAL FUND a. 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) b. 2017-2018 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 108-187 Attachment (D) c. 2017-2018 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) BUILDING FUND a. 2017-2018 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 4-8 Attachment (E) b. 2017-2018 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017)
CHILD NUTRITION FUND
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a. 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 21-24 Attachment (F) b. 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) STORM SHELTER FUND a.
2017-2018 Storm Shelter Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-10 Attachment (G)
BUILDING BOND FUND 35 a. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 35 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-5 Attachment (H) b. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) BUILDING BOND FUND 34 a. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2 Attachment (I) b. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-17 Report Date: 08-15-17) 1. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve expenditures for the following cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the August 19, 2017 board meeting financial packet. a. Activity Fund
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-152017); 2017-2018 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 108-187 Attachment (D); 2017-2018 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-152017); 2017-2018 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 4-8 Attachment (E); 20172018 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017); 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 21-24 Attachment (F); 20172018 Child Nutrition Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017); 2017-2018 Storm Shelter Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-10 Attachment (G); 20172018 Building Bond Fund 35 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-5 Attachment (H); 20172018 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 0815-2017); 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2 Attachment (I); 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-17 Page 5 of 9
Report Date: 08-15-17); and the Activity Cash funds for the 2017-2018 school year as listed in the August 19, 2017 board meeting financial packet. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS Mrs. Felton announced there would be a Little Axe reunion on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:30 until 4:00 for anyone who attended Little Axe Schools or lived in the Little Axe area. 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). 1. Resignations from the following personnel: a. b. c. d.
Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately. Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately. Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately. Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately.
2. Release of Courtney Spears; effective August 10, 2017. 3. Employment of the following personnel for the 2017-2018 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o.
Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional Joe Garrett, Bus Driver Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker Melody Parnell, Bus Driver Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional Page 6 of 9
p. Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional 4. Discussion on salary schedule for support personnel. 5. Negotiations with the Little Axe Teacher’s Association for the 2017-2018 school year.
On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to enter into executive session at 10:43 a.m. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. Let the minute reflect that the Board returned to Open Session at 12:20. 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. Present during executive session were Beverly Felton, Al Heitkamper, Tessa Proffitt, Jay Thomas and Cathey Miller. Discussion and consider a vote to affirm the resignations from (a) Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately; (b) Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately; (c) Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately; (d) Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately. On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to affirm the resignations from (a) Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately; (b) Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately; (c) Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately; (d) Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Discussion and consider to affirm the release of Courtney Spears, effective August 10, 2017. On motion by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the board voted to affirm the release of Courtney Spears, effective August 10, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
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Discussion and consider a request and vote to employ or not employ (a) Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional; (b) Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher; (c) Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher; (d) Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider; (e) Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider; (f) Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher; (g) Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional; (h) Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional; (i) Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional; (J) Joe Garrett, Bus Driver; (k) Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker; (l) Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker; (m) Melody Parnell, Bus Driver; (n) Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor; (o) Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional; and (p) Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional. On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to employee (a) Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional; (b) Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher; (c) Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher; (d) Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider; (e) Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider; (f) Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher; (g) Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional; (h) Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional; (i) Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional; (J) Joe Garrett, Bus Driver; (k) Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker; (l) Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker; (m) Melody Parnell, Bus Driver; (n) Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor; (o) Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional; and (p) Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to adjourn at 12:23. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Respectfully submitted,
Cathey Miller Board Clerk
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES ________________________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________
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The Little Axe Board of Education met in regular session, Saturday, August 19, 2017 in the Administration Building meeting room. Cathey Miller, Board Clerk, posted the agenda and meeting notices at 8:00a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017. The President, Beverly Felton, called the meeting to order. Roll call was made with the following members present: Beverly Felton – President Tessa Proffitt – Member
Al Heitkamper – Vice President
Let the minutes reflect that Amanda Blanchard, member and Ron Palmer, member were not present at the meeting. FLAG SALUTE Mrs. Felton led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 15, 2017 REGULAR MEETING On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Susan Newkham, Executive Director, Little Axe Foundation, gave a report regarding a few of the projects the Foundation are working on for the school district. The Foundation along with a couple other donors provided a breakfast and a lunch for the teachers during the beginning of the year professional days. The Foundation also sponsored a work day for the Outdoor Classroom and are looking for Grants for the Ag Building. 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 1. Consider a request to vote to enter into a loan agreement for food service deficits between the Little Axe School General Fund and the Little Axe Child Nutrition Program in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 as a contingent liability subject to repayment as funds become available from the Child Nutrition Program for the 2017-2018 school year. 2. Consider a request to vote to approve the following School Site Deregulation Applications for the 2017-2018 school year: Page 1 of 9
a. School Librarian Requirement b. High School Alternative Education Hours 3. Consider a request to vote to appoint Superintendent Jay Thomas as authorized E-rate representative for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. 4. Consider a request to vote to approve the following items listed within the Activity Fund Accounts: a. Consider a request to vote to approve the following fundraiser for the 2017-2018 school year: (i) School-wide Lula Roe sale by Elementary Choir and Drama Account # 924 to raise funds for Choir and Drama supplies. (ii)School-wide Salsa Fundraiser by Elementary Office Account # 844 to raise funds for student, teacher classroom supplies. 5. Consider a request to vote to enter into Contract Agreements with the following for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year: a. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Contract for Secondary Career and Technology Education Programs(s) b. Janet Harp, Speech Pathologist c. Image Net Consulting d. Teal Oswald, School Psychologist e. Kelly Curry, Physical Therapy f. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the items VI 1, 2 a & b, 3, 4 a (i) & (ii) ,and 5 a, b, c, d,& e as listed under the Consent Docket. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
REQUESTS 1. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve the Technology and Network Acceptable Use Policy for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Technology and Network Acceptable Use Policy for the 2017-2018 fiscal/school year. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
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2. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve Surplus items from the High School Library. (Attachments A, B, and C) On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Surplus items from the High School Library. (Attachments A, B, and C) Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
3. Affirm or not affirm the acceptance of 500 new protective helmets from an elementary school in Moore. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted not to affirm the acceptance of 500 new protective helmets from an elementary school in Moore. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
4. Consider a request and vote to approve or not approve to increase the adult lunches to meet the requirements state by the State Department of Education Child Nutrition. On motion made by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the Board voted approve the increase the adult lunches to meet the requirements state by the State Department of Education Child Nutrition. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
REPORTS Mrs. Neeley, Elementary Assistant Principal, reported to the Board that the Elementary is off to a great start. A large number of parents showed for “Meet Your Teacher Night” and the Elementary enrollment is at 673 students. The Elementary is very excited about the new signs that the PTO helped get for every classroom. Mr. Griffin, Middle School Principal, reported the Middle School had a great first week and Middle School enrollment is 280. He announced August 22nd will be Open House and a bean dinner. Mr. Bread, Middle School Assistant Principal talked about the new Alternative Education Program at the Middle School. Mr. Barry Thomas, High School Principal, reported the High School had a great first 3 days. The staff had teamwork building with students and a pep rally on Wednesday. The High School is offering 5 AP Page 3 of 9
courses this year and the schedules are all place with very few schedule change request. The high school enrollment is 409 plus 20 students enroll in the High School Alternative Education Program. Technology Director, Andy Mobley told the Board with all the new cameras on campus we have very few blind spots now. He also reported there are 58 new computers in the district. Tammy Thele, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report. On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the Treasurer’s report. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
DISCUSSION Mrs. Felton and Mr. Heitkamper gave a report on the City of Norman Planning Meeting they attended. FINANCE Discussion and vote to approve the financial encumbrances, the encumbrances for payment, and the warrant registers for the following appropriated funds: GENERAL FUND a. 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) b. 2017-2018 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 108-187 Attachment (D) c. 2017-2018 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) BUILDING FUND a. 2017-2018 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 4-8 Attachment (E) b. 2017-2018 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017)
CHILD NUTRITION FUND
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a. 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 21-24 Attachment (F) b. 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) STORM SHELTER FUND a.
2017-2018 Storm Shelter Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-10 Attachment (G)
BUILDING BOND FUND 35 a. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 35 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-5 Attachment (H) b. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017) BUILDING BOND FUND 34 a. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2 Attachment (I) b. 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-17 Report Date: 08-15-17) 1. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve expenditures for the following cash funds for the 2016-2017 school year as listed in the August 19, 2017 board meeting financial packet. a. Activity Fund
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to approve the 2016-2017 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-152017); 2017-2018 General Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 108-187 Attachment (D); 2017-2018 General Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-152017); 2017-2018 Building Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 4-8 Attachment (E); 20172018 Building Fund Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017); 2017-2018 Child Nutrition Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 21-24 Attachment (F); 20172018 Child Nutrition Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 08-15-2017); 2017-2018 Storm Shelter Fund Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-10 Attachment (G); 20172018 Building Bond Fund 35 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-5 Attachment (H); 20172018 Building Bond Fund 35 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-2017 (Report Date: 0815-2017); 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Encumbrances for Approval Purchase Orders 1-2 Attachment (I); 2017-2018 Building Bond Fund 34 Warrants for Approval 07-01-2017 through 07-31-17 Page 5 of 9
Report Date: 08-15-17); and the Activity Cash funds for the 2017-2018 school year as listed in the August 19, 2017 board meeting financial packet. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS Mrs. Felton announced there would be a Little Axe reunion on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:30 until 4:00 for anyone who attended Little Axe Schools or lived in the Little Axe area. 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). 1. Resignations from the following personnel: a. b. c. d.
Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately. Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately. Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately. Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately.
2. Release of Courtney Spears; effective August 10, 2017. 3. Employment of the following personnel for the 2017-2018 school year, subject to assignment, pending results from background checks and drug testing: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o.
Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional Joe Garrett, Bus Driver Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker Melody Parnell, Bus Driver Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional Page 6 of 9
p. Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional 4. Discussion on salary schedule for support personnel. 5. Negotiations with the Little Axe Teacher’s Association for the 2017-2018 school year.
On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to enter into executive session at 10:43 a.m. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Acknowledge Board’s return to open session. Let the minute reflect that the Board returned to Open Session at 12:20. 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. Present during executive session were Beverly Felton, Al Heitkamper, Tessa Proffitt, Jay Thomas and Cathey Miller. Discussion and consider a vote to affirm the resignations from (a) Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately; (b) Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately; (c) Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately; (d) Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately. On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to affirm the resignations from (a) Michelle Stubblefield, Elementary Paraprofessional effective immediately; (b) Kevin Adler, Middle School Teacher, effective immediately; (c) Sandra Cocanougher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective immediately; (d) Stephanie Boyd, Bus Driver, effective immediately. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Discussion and consider to affirm the release of Courtney Spears, effective August 10, 2017. On motion by Mrs. Proffitt, and seconded by Mr. Heitkamper, the board voted to affirm the release of Courtney Spears, effective August 10, 2017. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
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Discussion and consider a request and vote to employ or not employ (a) Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional; (b) Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher; (c) Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher; (d) Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider; (e) Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider; (f) Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher; (g) Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional; (h) Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional; (i) Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional; (J) Joe Garrett, Bus Driver; (k) Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker; (l) Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker; (m) Melody Parnell, Bus Driver; (n) Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor; (o) Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional; and (p) Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional. On motion by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the board voted to employee (a) Samantha Leisinger, MS/HS Paraprofessional; (b) Doug Farris, Middle School Social Studies Teacher; (c) Wes Lawrence, Elementary PE Teacher; (d) Caitlynn Daily, Childcare Provider; (e) Jessica Shakelford, Childcare Provider; (f) Adrienne Wooten, MS Special Education Teacher; (g) Kim Hollars, Elementary Paraprofessional; (h) Crystle Seiler, Elementary Paraprofessional; (i) Lakin Henley, Elementary Paraprofessional; (J) Joe Garrett, Bus Driver; (k) Phyllis Richmond, Cafeteria Worker; (l) Shayna Harkrider, Cafeteria Worker; (m) Melody Parnell, Bus Driver; (n) Mandie Nicholson, Bus Monitor; (o) Lucy Harris, Special Education Paraprofessional; and (p) Robin Jones- Carpenter, Special Education Paraprofessional. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
On motion made by Mr. Heitkamper, and seconded by Mrs. Proffitt, the Board voted to adjourn at 12:23. Mr. Heitkamper – aye Mrs. Felton – aye
Mrs. Proffitt – aye
Respectfully submitted,
Cathey Miller Board Clerk
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES ________________________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________
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