The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, June 5, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Gail LoPresto, president; Sue Sullivan, vice president; Julie Jenison, Jerry Cramer, and Melinda Johnson, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MELANIE PEALOR.

Melanie Pealor, Putnam City West Assistant Principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR PROCEEDS OF THE 2005-2006 CANCER FUND DRIVE – MELANIE PEALOR AND SCOTT GRAHAM.

Melanie Pealor, Putnam City West Assistant Principal, and Scott Graham, Hefner Middle School Assistant Principal, both of which are on the Cancer Fund Drive Committee, presented a check to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Development Director Meredith Miers for $122,215.31. Meredith Miers thanked Putnam City for their generous donation. She said Putnam City is the foundation’s most loyal partner. The Putnam City Cancer Fund Drive was started in 1975 by Lois Thomas, then a teacher at Putnam City High School. Since that year, district students have donated more than $2.46 million dollars to OMRF.

Trophies were presented to Coronado Elementary for raising $7,139.77, Hefner Middle School for raising $11,000.00, and Putnam City West High School for raising $29,418.06.

ITEM #3 – PUTNAM CITY ACADEMY FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD – MELANI MOUSE.

Dr. Melani Mouse, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education honored Janet Oden and the Putnam City Academy for receiving the 2006 Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Award in Alternative Education.

Twenty years ago, the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence Awards and the All-State Academic Awards were created to celebrate academic achievement among students and educators. The five awards given are in elementary teaching, secondary teaching, college and university teaching, administration, and alternative education programs plus the 100 Academic All-Staters. The theme for 2006, On the Wings of Eagles, is seen in the commissioned glass sculpture and painting by Bert Seabourn which were presented to Janet Oden at a very elegant awards banquet in Tulsa, May 20, 2006.

Janet Oden thanked Dr. Mouse and Dr. Capps for their support of the Academy. She said she also appreciated the support of the Putnam City Schools Board of Education.

ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #5 – CONSENT AGENDA: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 15, 2006.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 61421700 through 624047091 for May 9–30, 2006 for the 2005-2006 school year with the exception of purchase order number 623927710 for Triangle A & E.

c. Financial report for purchase order numbers 700004133 through 700053421 for July 1 through July 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.

d. School Activity Fund Transfer list including Cooper Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Renewal of Murrell, Hall, McIntosh and Company, CPA’s as the district’s independent auditor for the audit of the 2004-2005 fiscal year.

g. Renewal of maintenance services with Midstate Security Group, Inc. for the 2006-2007 school year.

h. Renewal of contract with The Center for Education Law for legal services for the 2006-2007 school year.

i. Out of state trips:

1. Putnam City North Debate students to attend the National Forensic League National Speech/Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas June 18-23, 2006.

j. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

k. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 623927710 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase order number 623927710 for Triangle A & E. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR RISE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR THOSE THAT TEACH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve contract for RISE Instructional Strategies for those that teach English language learners. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Evelyn Arroyo, of RISE Instructional Strategies, will present four one-day workshops for teachers to learn instructional strategies to improve the academic performance of English language learners. The RISE (Responsive Instruction for Success in English) workshops will be held June 19, June 20, August 2, and August 3 for elementary and secondary ESL teachers and paraprofessionals, Literacy First coaches, and department heads of core content areas. The maximum contract amount for the workshops is $11,670.00.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY SHAWNEE LIGHTING FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STADIUM LIGHTING REPLACEMENTS. ($278,244.00 FROM 2005 BOND 39-276)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the low bid submitted by Shawnee Lighting for the middle school lighting replacements. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The 2005 Bond Issue allowed for the middle school stadium lighting replacement.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY MUSTANG ELECTRIC FOR SWITCHGEAR AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADE FOR CAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL (855,000.00 FROM 2003 Bond 38-265)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the low bid submitted by Mustang Electric for switchgear and electrical upgrade for Capps Middle School. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The 2003 Bond Issue allowed for electrical upgrade and new switchgear at several sites.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOW BID FOR THE ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AND NEW SWITCHGEAR AT WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL. (2003 Bond 38-265)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the low bid submitted by Womack Electric for the electrical upgrade and new switchgear at Western Oaks Middle School for $491,200.00. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve Temporary Appropriation for Fiscal year 2006-2007. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Pursuant to Title 68 O.S. Section 3020, Putnam City Schools operates on a temporary appropriation until the Oklahoma County Excise Board approves the Estimate of Needs in September. The amount for each fund is listed below.

2005-2007 General Fund $96,750,000

2006-2007 Building Fund 5,900,000

2006-2007 Child Nutrition Fund 5,500,000

MAPS for Kids 9,000,000

2003 Building Bond Fund 250,000

2004A Building Bond Fund 600,000

2004B Building Bond Fund 30,000

2005 Building Bond Fund 1,400,000

2006A Building Bond Fund 3,200,000

2006B Building Bond Fund 2,400,000

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIVERDEEP DESTINATION READING COURSE III (GRADES 4-6) TO ADD TO THE EXISTING DESTINATION SUCCESS PRODUCTS AT DOWNS ELEMENTARY. ($5,900.00 FROM 974, GENERAL ACTIVITY)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase of Riverdeep Destination Reading Course III (Grades 4-6) to add to the existing Destination Success products at Downs Elementary. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The Riverdeep program will provide teacher tools to research educational websites that provide authentic lessons with the use of technology.

ITEM #14 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· The Abitibi Recycling Awards were recently announced and Overholser won 1st place and $1,000.00 in the 2-plus bin category and Windsor Hills won 3rd place in the 1 bin category.

· Putnam City West Technology Education teacher, Artie Lowery, has been named winner of the Oklahoma Technology Student Association Advisor of the Year.

· Alexzandria Ward, Putnam City West senior, was the Oklahoma State winner of the Poetry Out Loud competition sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Of the 51 competing, she was one of the 12 finalists and was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship. The prestigious judging panel consisted of Caroline Kennedy, A.B. Spellman, and others. Alexzandria also learned that she had won the Jewel Box Theatre High School Scholarship from our local community theatre.

· Central Elementary received a $1,000.00 check from the Wal-Mart at 6000 NW 23rd Street for their playground. It was a matching grant for their Jog-A-Thon held in April.

· I recently received a letter from State Superintendent Sandy Garrett congratulating Putnam City Schools on being nationally recognized by SchoolMatch as an honored "What Parents Want" school District. She stated that a very small percentage of school districts nationwide are bestowed this honor each year.

· The Putnam City Public Schools Foundation has been selected as a recipient of an inaugural Outstanding Program Award for Local Education Foundations sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. The Putnam City Foundation will receive the award for its Author Visits Program, a project that gives the district's 19,000-plus students an opportunity to interact with published authors and illustrators.

Dr. Capps asked Sue Kuntze to report on a new grant to the In As Much Foundation.

Sue Kuntze reported on the work being done targeting family literacy for kids under 5 years of age. A group of mainly business people wrote a grant to the In As Much Foundation, and the grant has been approved for $281,000.00. It will be called the Ready Program. Smart Start Central Oklahoma will be overseeing this program. They hope to serve 500 families in the Putnam City and 500 families in the Oklahoma City districts.

ITEM #15 – BOARD COMMENTS.

Sue Sullivan said she is sorry to hear Kay Joyner is retiring. She thanked Kay for her service and contributions to the district. Mrs. Sullivan congratulated the Putnam City Academy for winning the 2006 Medal for Excellence in Alternative Education from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. She thanked Sue Kuntze for her report on the new grant which will benefit Putnam City families with children under 5 years old. Mrs. Sullivan thanked Dr. Linda Thompson, scientist with OMRF.

Jerry Cramer clarified his stance on student requests for more absences than allowed by state rules, saying 10 absences are enough for most students but that he would consider any request and approve those he feels are appropriate.

Melinda Johnson congratulated Janet Oden and the Academy and told Janet she was a blessing to many. She also said she would miss Kay Joyner. She enjoyed the graduations and baccalaureates.

Julie Jenison congratulated Janet Oden and the Academy. She said she is proud of Putnam City’s partnership with OMRF. She thanked OMRF scientist Dr. Linda Thompson for the work she is doing for cancer research. Mrs. Jenison said she enjoyed attending the graduations and senior breakfasts, as well as a few elementary programs she was able to attend. She also said she would miss Kay Joyner.

Gail LoPresto said Kay Joyner was the epitome of professionalism and will be greatly missed. She congratulated Overholser on their recycling award. She enjoyed all the end of the events she was able to attend. She said she enjoyed attending a choir program at Mayfield Middle School and a program at Windsor Hills Elementary thanking volunteers for their service. She commended schools for their cancer fund drives and gave special mention to students at Putnam City West High School and Coronado Heights Elementary School for raising the most money at their respective levels. Mrs. LoPresto also congratulated Janet Oden and the Academy. She said she is glad to see that Nancy Ellis is returning to work in the Putnam City district.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).

Julie Jenison made a motion at 5:45 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting a formal evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN MEETING AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 8:20 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Gail LoPresto, Vice President Sue Sullivan, and members Jerry Cramer, Melinda Johnson, Julie Jenison, Associate Superintendent Dr. Ann Millerborg, Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps, and Laura Holmes, attorney, met in executive session for the purpose of conducting a formal evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #19 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Julie Jenison made a motion at 8:21 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Members present: Gail LoPresto, president; Sue Sullivan, vice president; Julie Jenison, and Melinda Johnson, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk, and others. Jerry Cramer was absent.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – SUE KUNTZE.

Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Dan Collier, the Oklahoma sales representative of Sportexe, spoke to the board about the district’s recommendation to use a competitor’s artificial turf.

ITEM #3 – CONSENT AGENDA: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting June 5, 2006.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 616336511 through 624387074 for May 30 – June 29, 2006 for the 2005-2006 school year with the exception of purchase order number 624033055 for Triangle A & E.

c. Financial report for purchase order numbers 700100133 through 700767124 for July 1 through July 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.

d. School Activity Fund Transfer list for Hilldale Elementary, Will Rogers Elementary, Wiley Post Elementary, Capps Middle School, Cooper Middle School, and Putnam City West High School.

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Renewal of Murrell, Hall, McIntosh and Company, CPA’s as the district independent auditor for the audit of the 2005-2006 fiscal year.

g. Renewal of contract with Waste Management of Oklahoma for the 2006-2007 school year for $33,464.76 from General Fund.

h. Renewal of contract with BMI Systems for Graphic Arts copiers for the 2006-2007 school year for $31,217.64 from General Fund 07-11-010.

i. Renewal of contract with BMI Systems for district copier maintenance and service for the 2006-2007 school year for $75,400.00 from General Fund 11-169.

j. Secondary contract between Putnam City North and Jostens Publishing for the 2006-2007 Yearbook for $69,885.00 from Activity Funds.

k. Renewal of contract with Image Works for maintenance and service on district risographs for the 2006-2007 school year for $17,117.00 from General Fund 11-169.

l. Renewal of contract with Clearwater Enterprises to purchase natural gas at a fixed and reduced rate for the 2006-2007 school year.

m. Renewal of Timpanogos Technologies CIMS Software Support Agreement Contract for $21,970.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

n. Annual payment to Cox Business Services for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity for $304,800.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

o. Renewal of FormServer/400 Software License and Support Agreement for $1,350.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

p. Renewal of Education Technology Labs Contract for $21,560.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

q. Renewal of Braille Embosser Service Maintenance Agreement with Enabling Technologies for $495.00 from General Fund 07-12-094.

r. Renewal of ProNet Software Support Agreement for $3,180.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

s. Renewal of Follett Software Company Support Agreement for $11,407.00 from General Fund 07-11-077.

t. Renewal of IBM Annual Software Support and Hardware Maintenance Contracts for $21,626.55 from General Fund 07-11-094.

u. Renewal of iPrism Web Filtering Subscription for $4,923.00 from General Fund.

v. Renewal of MacSpec Software and Support Agreement for $9,600.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

w. Renewal of MagillOnLiterature Plus and NoveList Online Subscription Package for $6,820.00 from General Fund 07-11-077.

x. Renewal of NanoPac Maintenance Agreement for $1,099.00 from General Fund 06-12-094.

y. Renewal of Novell School License Agreement for $64,946.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

z. Renewal of Novusolutions Maintenance Agreement for $2,900.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

aa. Renewal of Omnimusic Annual Blanket License Agreement for $2,550.00 from General Fund 07-11-077.

bb. Annual payment to OneNet for access to the Internet for $27,600.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

cc. Renewal of National Computer Systems (NCS) SASIxp, InteGrade Pro and Extended Test History Licensed Product Support Agreement for $61,038.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

dd. Renewal of SchoolMessenger Support Agreement and Purchase Extended Warranty for $2,151.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

ee. Renewal of SEMS & Webcenter Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement for $9,137.36 from General Fund 07-11-094.

ff. Renewal of SoftwareMedium Financial Agreement for $22,750.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

gg. Renewal of Discovery Education/UnitedStreaming Subscription Agreement for $17,850.00 from General Fund 07-11-077.

hh. Renewal of Fixed Asset Support Agreement for $375.00 from General Fund 07-11-094.

ii. Approval for purchase of Virus Protection and Spam Control Licenses for $41,061.76 from General Fund 07-11-094.

jj. Approval of Z-Integration Support Agreement for $28,813.50 from General Fund 07-11-094.

kk. Renewal of Maintenance Agreement with Midstate Security Group, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring for 28 sites for $5,376.00 from Building Fund 21-250.

ll. Elementary Fund-raisers.

FUND-RAISERS - AUGUST
Board of Education Meeting
June 29, 2006

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Activity / Subaccount After School Day Care Program/General $20,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 (support of day care program, curriculum and

instruction materials, classroom equipment

and furniture)

CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE

Activity / Subaccount Cub Clubhouse – Before & After School Child $15,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 Care/Day Care (playground equipment, tech-

nology, field trips, and other school projects. Supplies

for Cub Clubhouse, food and paper products to be

used for faculty meetings and other faculty functions

and parent involvement)

CORONADO

Activity / Subaccount Child Care Center / Cougar Care $ 6,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 (miscellaneous supplies and school expenses)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Roadrunner Resort Daycare / Day Care $25,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 (payroll, materials and supplies for day care,

curriculum materials, staff development expenses,

office supplies and school beautification)

HARVEST HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Before & After School Child Care / Day Care $12,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 (Day care supplies, payroll, office supplies,

classroom supplies, professional development,

school beautification)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount Before and After School Day Care/Day Care $20,000.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 (curriculum materials; incentives; supplies

materials and payroll for day care; class

projects, workshop registration, etc.)

WINDSOR HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Before and After School Day Care / Wildcat $21,600.00

Date: Aug. 06-May 07 Clubhouse (improvement projects, computer

needs, office supplies)

mm. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

nn. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 624033055 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order number 624033055 for Triangle A & E. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL TO PURCHASE RIVERDEEP, DESTINATION READING, COURSES I AND II FOR WILEY POST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ($11,550 FROM PROJECT 511)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase of Riverdeep, Destination Reading, Courses I and II for Wiley Post Elementary School. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND SUBACCOUNTS, FUND-RAISERS, AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve School Activity Fund Subaccounts, Fund-raisers, and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE REVISION TO DISTRICT POLICY EB – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND DISTRICT POLICY EK – STUDENT SERVICES.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve revision to District Policy EB – Curriculum and Instruction and District Policy EK – Student Services. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ARCSERVE BACKUP FOR NETWARE FROM CDW-G. ($3,315 FROM 07-11-076)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase of ARCserve Backup for NetWare from CDW-G. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE BACK-UP EXEC SUPPORT AGREEMENT. ($835.50 FROM 07-11-076)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve Back-up Exec Support Agreement. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF RECOVERALL PRODUCT FROM HEWLETT-PACKARD. ($2,892.00 FROM 07-11-076)

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve purchase of RecoverAll Product from Hewlett-Packard. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CISCO 6513 SMARTNET MAINTENANCE RENEWAL FROM PRESIDIO. ($7,480.00 FROM 07-11-076)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve Cisco 6513 SmartNet Maintenance renewal from Presidio. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve recommendation for annual insurance renewal for the 2006-2007 school year. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

PREMIUM SUMMARY

COVERAGES 2006-2007 2005-2006

Property, Inland Marine $593,336.00 $630,716.00

and Crime

Bonds 5,324.00 5,324.00

General Liability 77,026.00 97,799.00

Automobile 211,875.00 222,787.00

Boiler & Machinery Included Included

Professional Liability 88,067.00 125,000.00

Workers Compensation 689,943.00 68,935.00

Total Annual Premium $1,665,571.00 $1,650,561.00 Increase of $15,010.00

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE BASE BID OF $2,674,000 FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELD AND FOOTBALL FIELD AT PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve base bid of $2,674,000 for artificial turf at Putnam City High School baseball/softball field and football field at Putnam City North High School and Putnam City West High School. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Even though the bid for installation of the artificial turf is higher with Fieldturf, Dr. Capps told the board that the other contractors did not meet the specifications Putnam City requires. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, abstain; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The fields will be covered with Fieldturf, the same product that covers the playing surface at Putnam City Stadium. The $2.6 million cost of the turf will be covered by MAPS for Kids funds.

ITEM #15 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Two bills were approved during this legislative session that were orchestrated by Putnam City personnel. The first; flexible Fridays will provide schools with more flexibility in offering students the option of a shortened day if they are in good standing. It also provides for a required tutoring time within the school day for students who need extra time or support to succeed. The second; allows non-certified substitutes to work more days which will be of benefit to schools that are having difficulty in filling substitute positions.

· Western Oaks Middle School will be recognized at the State Department’s meeting on July 6 at 1:00 p.m. They are one of 13 Oklahoma Middle schools named as "Best Practice Middle Schools." They are also featured in a book called Oklahoma’s Best Practices: What Works! In High Challenge Middle Schools.

· The Putnam City Public Schools Foundation has been selected as a recipient of an inaugural Outstanding Program Award for Local Education Foundations sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. The Putnam City Foundation will receive the award for its Author Visits Program.

ITEM #16 – BOARD COMMENTS.

Sue Sullivan said the July 4th holiday was a time to count our blessings as Americans and be thankful for our freedoms.

Melinda Johnson wished everyone a happy Independence Day. She said she attended the recent Professional Learning Communities Institute in Las Vegas, and the conference was an excellent opportunity to learn and to get to know district administrators better.

Julie Jenison agreed with Melinda Johnson that the conference was a great learning opportunity. She also thanked Dr. Millerborg for her role in creation and passage of legislation allowing non-certified substitute teachers to work more days.

Gail LoPresto mentioned that some board members wanted to change the date of the July 24th board meeting, but due to other board member conflicts, they would not be able to change the date.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 5:55 p.m. to enter into executive session to discuss the employment of an assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1). Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN MEETING AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 6:10 to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Gail LoPresto, Vice President Sue Sullivan, and members Melinda Johnson, and Julie Jenison; Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Sue Kuntze, Associate Superintendent Dr. Ann Millerborg, and Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps met in executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of an assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary pursuant to 25 O.S. §307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #19 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO EMPLOY AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT HILLDALE ELEMENTARY.

Dr. Capps said the administration recommends the board approve employment of Ryan Lauder as assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to employ Ryan Lauder as assistant principal at Hilldale Elementary. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #20 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #21 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.