The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 6:00 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, September 1, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – JASON SIMEROTH.

Jason Simeroth, Director of Student Achievement and Assessment, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AS CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY IN PUTNAM CITY – JASON SIMEROTH, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT.

Jason Simeroth read the resolution designating September 18, 2006 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in Putnam City.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve the resolution for September 18, 2006 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in Putnam City. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #4 – 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 August 21, 2006.

b. Financial report for purchase order numbers 700195135 through 705988075 for August 16 – 30, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year with the exception of 705116710, 705203705, and 705368125 for Triangle A & E.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City West.

d. School Activity Fund Subaccount Request List.

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Renewal of Contract with Netchemia netIEP, Special Education Management Software Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. ($18,855.00 from Project 621 – IDEA Federal Funds)

g. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

FUND-RAISERS - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Board of Education Meeting

September 5, 2006

APOLLO, HILLDALE, OVERHOLSER, ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Raffle donated OU/OSU tickets / General Various amounts

Date: Various dates (OMRF; decodable books for 2nd graders;

books for "read before breakfast" program; supplement AIMs science equipment)

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Activity / Subaccount Individual pictures / Pictures $ 2,500.00

Date: October 6 (playground updates, classroom materials)

CORONADO HEIGHTS

Activity / Subaccount Sell Sonic lunches last day of each month / $ 500.00

Date: September 6 OMRF (district philanthropy project)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $.50/bottle

Date: Ongoing (Camp Classen; Special Olympics, misc.)

LAKE PARK

Activity / Subaccount Fall & Spring Pictures / General $ 1,300.00

Date: Oct. 6/Mar.7 (curriculum materials; misc. instructional/

office supplies)

NORTHRIDGE

Activity / Subaccount Individual pictures / Pictures $ 2,000.00

Date: Oct. 10 (curriculum, classroom supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Sell $5 passes to Macy’s Grand Opening $ 100.00

Date: Sept. 6-15 Charity Event / General (decodable books)

WESTERN OAKS

Activity / Subaccount Sell water bottles / Special $ 4,500.00

Date: Ongoing (educational supplies, misc. supplies for faculty

meetings, furnishings, improvements, field trips,

operating expenses, etc.)

CAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activity / Subaccount Spirit Week sale / Leadership $ 200.00

Date: September (Cancer)

PUTNAM CITY NORTH

Activity / Subaccount Sell pizza and pop / FCCLA $ 700.00

Date: September

Activity / Subaccount Student Store (hot dogs & snacks / FCCLA $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (Contests, student incentive, supplies, and

scholarship)

Activity / Subaccount Sale of CD’s / Orchestra $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (Trips and supplies)

PUTNAM CITY WEST

Activity / Subaccount Dance Concert / Drama $ 1,500.00

Date: *May (Equipment, royalty, rentals, scripts,play production)*Early approval is needed for planning.

h. Overnight Travel Requests.

i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A.

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

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 705116710, 705203705, AND 705368125 FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 705116710, 705203705, and 705368125 for Triangle A & E in the amount of $484.54. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE FIRE SUPPRESSION CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR SIMPLEXGRINNELL. ($2,045.00 FROM MAPS FOR KIDS 24-270)

Melinda Johnson made a motion to approve Fire Suppression change order #2 for SIMPLEXGRINNELL. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

In the construction of the classrooms at Putnam City North, SIMPLEXGRINNELL needed to add and relocate sprinkler heads to meet code requirements and to conform to the new ceiling configuration.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the superintendent’s contract for the 2006-2007 school year. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

Dr. Capps’ reemployment for the 2006-2007 school year was approved at the December 5, 2005 board meeting. The contract amount is $136,020.00.

ITEM #9 - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Putnam City North High School Library Media Specialist Rose Mary Story has been named by the Oklahoma Association of School Library Media Specialists as winner of the Polly Clarke Award. The award, established in 1988, annually recognizes a school library media specialist who develops outstanding library programs to serve the instructional needs of students, teachers, and administrators.

· Putnam City staff do the right things in the classroom, and are doing the right thing outside of classrooms, too. Early in the school year, Central Intermediate Principal Dr. Diane Welker jumped into a moving vehicle and threw it into park after it climbed over a curb while students were waiting to be picked up after school. The driver of the vehicle had a seizure. Diane stopped the vehicle just short of a tree near the school’s front door. On August 25th, three Putnam City West High School teachers – Travis Brandenberger, Doug Klipper, and Artie Lowery – pulled a driver from beneath his pickup truck after he was thrown from it during a rollover accident in Mustang.

ITEM #10 – BOARD COMMENTS

Sue Sullivan thanked district employees whom Dr. Capps mentioned for their heroic efforts.

Jerry Cramer said he appreciated the great job Dr. Capps has done in leading the school district.

Melinda Johnson thanked Diane Welker for her quick actions and thanked Putnam City West teachers for pulling a driver involved in an accident who was pinned under his pickup truck. She said she enjoyed open house at Putnam City West, and she said Buster Meeks did a great job explaining Flexible Fridays.

Julie Jenison said she enjoyed the Putnam City West open house. She also thanked Putnam City North High School principal Dr. Brian Chastain for communicating with parents about the school’s tutorial time. Ms. Jenison congratulated Diane Welker for her quick thinking in stopping a vehicle driven by a parent who had a seizure.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 6:15 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Julie Jenison 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, Melinda Johnson, and Jerry Cramer, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DR. BRIAN CHASTAIN.

Dr. Brian Chastain, Principal of Putnam City North High School, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was no public participation.

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:

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with an amendment to remove James Morrison from the resignation list. Melinda Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

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

b. Financial report for purchase order numbers 700733094 through 707645128 for August 31 – September 12, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year with the exception of purchase order numbers 706187710 and 706222550 for Triangle A & E.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Western Oaks Middle School, Putnam City High School, and Putnam City West High School.

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. Elementary and Secondary Fundraisers.

FUND-RAISERS - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Board of Education Meeting

September 18, 2006

CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Media Center $ 400.00

Date: October (books for classrooms)

DENNIS

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Media $ 2,500.00

Date: October (curriculum, reading incentives, Media Center

improvements, software)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount School pictures / School pictures $ 2,000.00

Date: October 11 (classroom/curriculum supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell candy grams / Special Olympics $ 500.00

Date: October 23-31 (Special Olympics bowling competiton)

HARVEST HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Vocal Music $ 150.00

Date: October (rewards, donuts for students)

Activity / Subaccount Skating party at Rockin’ Roller Rink / Cancer $ 600.00

Date: Oct. and Feb. Research Fund (PC cancer drive)

LAKE PARK

Activity / Subaccount Donation only fundraiser / General $ 8,500.00

Date: October (playground, curriculum supplies, misc.

instructional/office supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Library Media $ 1,300.00

Date: Oct. 2-6 (library books, audio visual materials, author

visits, accelerated reader celebrations, student

awards, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Individual pictures / Pictures $ 1,600.00

Date: October (classroom supplies, materials & equipment,

repairs, substitutes, etc.)

TULAKES

Activity / Subaccount Donuts for dads / General $ 50.00

Date: Oct. 13 (paper and printing expenses related to provid-

ing pictures of dads and their children)

WESTERN OAKS ELEM.

Activity / Subaccount Turkey Bingo /Arts Night / Special $ 4,000.00

Date: October (classroom supplies, incentives at the teacher’s

discretion)

Activity / Subaccount Individual pictures / Picture Commission $ 1,800.00

Date: October (educational supplies, guest speakers, operating

expenses, and bldg. improvements)

Activity / Subaccount Sell chorus t-shirts / Special $ 700.00

Date: October (chorus t-shirts)

Activity / Subaccount PE/students (4th/5th grades) will skate during class/ $ 500.00

Date: October Special (skatetime rental)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount Bake Sale / General $ 300.00

Date: October (1st grade supplies, Mother’s Day project)

 

PUTNAM CITY NORTH

Activity/ Subaccount Sell Cool Dog Ice Cream and Cake Sundae / $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing DECA Concession (DECA activities)

Activity / Subaccount Sell various items and engraving fees / $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing Tech Ed (entry fees, transportation,

supplies, TSA dues)

Activity / Subaccount Sell gift/food brochure, "Oklahoma’s Home- $ 2,000.00

Date: September town Favorites" / Vocal Music Trip (choir trip

in 2007 or 2008)

f. Overnight Travel Requests.

g. Out of State Trips:

i. Putnam City North orchestra students to participate in the Heritage Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois, March 29 – April 1, 2007.

ii. Putnam City High School band students to Arlington, Texas, to compete in the Bands of America Marching Contest October 7, 2006.

h. 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.

Sue Sullivan 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 #5 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 706187710 and 706222550 FOR TRIANGLE A & E. ($406.28, 7-11)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 706187710 and 706222550 for Triangle A & E. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, abstain.

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR A SCHOOL SITE STATUTORY WAIVER/EXEMPTION FROM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST.

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve an application to the State Board of Education for a School Site Statutory Waiver/Exemption. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

After the 2006-07 school year began, the library media specialist at Central Elementary retired. The position was posted on the district and state web sites. An applicant holds a Masters Degree in Library Science and is in the process of attaining certification through the Alternative Certification process. The district would like to employ her as library media specialist, but a Statutory Waiver/Exemption must be attained to hire her before the Accreditation deadline.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE TO APPROVE REVISIONS TO DISTRICT POLICY EE, ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, PLACEMENT, TRANSFER, AND WITHDRAWAL.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve revisions to District Policy EE, Admission, Residency, Placement, Transfer, and Withdrawal. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The revisions to Policy EE will bring the policy in line with the State Law regarding admission and transfers to the Putnam City School District.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS SUBMITTED BY CACTUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CROWN ELECTRIC, AND MUSTANG ELECTRIC FOR CLOCK REPLACEMENT AT ALL SCHOOLS.

Melinda Johnson made a motion to reject all bids submitted by Cactus Construction Company, Crown Electric, and Mustang Electric for clock replacement at all schools. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The low bid of $419,564.00 was substantially higher than the $217,200.00 allocated for the project in the bond election approved by voters in October, 2003. District officials will find another way to complete the job within the budget. When completed, the work will include new clocks at some schools. In addition, some schools will receive new clocks and will also require new circuitry to synchronize clocks with intercoms and school bells.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE ESTIMATE OF NEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

The Estimate of Needs, an itemized statement detailing the amount of money necessary for the support and maintenance of schools and the probable district income from all sources, is required by state law. The district’s Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 includes general fund expenditures of $114 million.

ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Longtime Coronado Heights Elementary teacher Jani DeHart passed away over the weekend. Jani was a great teacher with a special place in her heart for her students. She will be missed.

· Congratulations to PC High Speech and Drama, and Debate teacher Donna Brown. She was named our state’s 2007 Outstanding Speech Educator. This award was given to her over the weekend at the State Drama and Debate teachers meeting.

· Congratulations to PC Academy Art teacher Donna Kirkevold. She was named 2007 Secondary Art Educator of the Year. This award will be given at the OAEA fall conference held at Southwestern Oklahoma State University on September 23, 2006.

· Our thanks to Mayfield Middle School assistant principal Bart Daniel, who successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver on a student who was choking.

ITEM #11 – BOARD COMMENTS.

Sue Sullivan said she was sorry to hear about Jani DeHart. She thanked Bart Daniel for rescuing the student who was choking. Mrs. Sullivan reminded everyone that September 17th was the anniversary of the signing of the constitution. The men in attendance at the signing, closed the windows so nothing would be heard outside of the room. Ben Franklin was the oldest man there. The men were so concerned with confidentiality that wherever Mr. Franklin went, someone accompanied him to make sure he didn’t reveal confidential information.

Jerry Cramer commented on the rescue efforts of Bart Daniel.

Melinda Johnson said she enjoyed attending recent open houses at Putnam City High School and Putnam City North High School.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 6:15 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Julie Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Johnson, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.