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

ITEM #1 - Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance – jennifer desouza.

Jennifer DeSouza, Cooper Middle School principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – Performance by putnam city west drama students – linda brown.

Drama and music students from Putnam City West performed a song from their musical Suessical, the Musical which will be presented at Putnam City West later this month.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There was none.

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:

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the addition of overnight travel requests. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting January 22, 2007.

b. Minutes for special board meeting January 30, 2007.

c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 716225094 through 716718102 inclusive for time period from January 17 – 30, 2007 for the 2006-2007 school year with the exception of purchase order number 716348125 for Triangle A & E.

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Central Intermediate, Capps Middle School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.

f. Putnam City North contract with Mark Scharenbroich to speak at the Oklahoma State STUCO Convention held at Putnam City North November 5, 2007.

g. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

FUND-RAISERS –FEBRUARY/MARCH

Board of Education Meeting

February 5, 2007

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Mary Kay product sale - 35% of sales going $ 300.00

Date: February to school / General (Camp Classen)

KIRKLAND

Activity / Subaccount Raffle donated large inflatables for 3-hour $ 500.00

Date: February 9 party / Cancer Fund (cancer drive)

NORTHRIDGE

Activity / Subaccount Sell McDonald’s coupon books / General $ 1,000.00

Date: February (curriculum and misc. supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks / Yearbooks $ 100.00

Date: February (film and developing, yearbook expenses, and

misc. materials and supplies for students)

CAPPS MIDDLE

Activity / Subaccount Sell Cupid Grams / Cancer $ 200.00

Date: February (cancer drive)

Activity / Subaccount Penny Drive / Cancer $ 1,500.00

Date: February (cancer drive)

h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

i. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City High School Baseball team to Burkburnett, Texas, March 7-10, 2007.

2. Putnam City North Varsity Baseball team to Phoenix, Arizona, March 18-23, 2007.

3. Capps Middle School orchestra students to Six Flags Over Texas Saturday, May 19, 2007.

4. Putnam City West DECA students to Orlando, Florida April 27 – May 2, 2007.

5. Putnam City West JV Cheer squad to San Antonio, Texas March 2 – 5, 2007.

j. 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.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A with the addition of John Jenson hired as Head Football Coach and Biology teacher at Putnam City West High School to start August 9, 2007. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #6 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase order number 716348125 for triangle a & E. ($191.19)

Julie Jenison made a motion to approve purchase order number 716348125 for Triangle A & E. Melinda seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

ITEM #7 - Consideration of and vote ON MOTION ON APPROVAL TO SUBMIT LEASE OF WAN EQUIPMENT FOR E-RATE FUNDING.

Julie Jenison made a motion on approval to submit Lease of WAN Equipment for E-Rate funding. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye; LoPresto, aye.

A request for a proposal was submitted to four service providers and posted on the schools and libraries website. Only one response was received. It was from Cox Business Services at a monthly rate of $24,961.60.

ITEM #8 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Christy Brown, a science teacher at Putnam City Academy, has been chosen as winner of the Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Award from the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. She will receive $500 for instruction supplies and will be honored at a luncheon on Tuesday, February 13, at the Tinker Club at Tinker Air Force Base.

· Thanks to 5th Grade teacher Christine Clay, Hilldale Elementary School was one of nine Oklahoma elementary schools to take part in Colonial Day at the Capitol on February 2. One of the projects associated with this opportunity was a literature contest. Hilldale student Kacie Mills won the contest with her narrative poem and received a $100.00 savings bond. Kacie read her poem to begin Colonial Day activities at the Capitol. Hilldale’s participation was made possible by a $3,000 donation from Dominion Oil.

· Putnam City Schools will team up with Norman, Little Axe, and Noble school districts this summer and next school year to train 50 elementary teachers in more effective ways of teaching science, thanks to a recently awarded $267,000 federal grant administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

· An election to choose a school board member to hold board position No. 2 will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Please get out and vote on that day if you are a resident of that area.

· Welcome new Sodexho Chef Michael Morris to Putnam City Schools. Mr. Morris is a Putnam City High School graduate.

ITEM #9 – comments by board members.

Sue Sullivan thanked Dr. Capps for his report and congratulated those he mentioned. She reminded everyone to vote Tuesday, February 13, 2007.

Jerry Cramer welcomed Michael Morris and said he really enjoys the quality of food Sodexho provides. He said literacy night at Lake Park Elementary was informative and entertaining. He also commended Putnam City West on the hiring of John Jensen as head football coach.

Melinda Bookout welcomed new Sodexho Chef Michael Morris.

Julie Jenison said Central Elementary’s Camp Readalot was "a great time and a great turnout."

Gail LoPresto said she enjoyed the performance by Putnam City West drama and musical students. She commented on the hard work administrators have been doing at the basketball games. She said she appreciated being able to go to games and be safe. Mrs. LoPresto thanked Lee Ann Teasley, principal at Overholser Elementary, for the American Heart Association pins that she gave to board members.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #11 – consideration of and VOTE ON MOTION TO Adjourn.

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

ITEM #1 - Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance – PATTY BALENSEIFEN.

Patty Balenseifen, principal at Hilldale Elementary, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – Presentation by hilldale elementary 5th grade students.

Hilldale Elementary School students presented parts of their Colonial Day program.

ITEM #3 – PRESENTATION BY PUTNAM CITY NORTH STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENTS.

Putnam City North students showed a video and talked about their role as host of this year’s 67th Annual Student Council Convention.

Gail LoPresto told the audience that public participation inadvertently got left off the agenda. She said that people who wished to share their views could e-mail or call board members, or speak to them after the meeting. She also said anyone wanting to address the board could speak during public participation at the March 5th meeting.

ITEM #4 – OATH OF OFFICE FOR SUE SULLIVAN FOR NEW TERM ON THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Debbra Baldwin, Clerk of the Board of Education, administered the Oath of Office to Sue Sullivan who is beginning her third term on the Putnam City Schools Board of Education. She was first elected to the board in February, 1996. Mrs. Sullivan’s new term expires in 2012.

ITEM #5 – ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2007: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-RESIDENT, CLERK OF THE BOARD, DEPUTY CLERK, AND ENCUMBRANCE CLERK.

Gail LoPresto called for nominations for president. Melinda Bookout nominated Julie Jenison. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Julie Jenison called for nominations for vice president. Gail LoPresto nominated Sue Sullivan for vice president. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Nominations were called for clerk of the board. Sue Sullivan nominated Debbie Baldwin to serve as Board/Minutes Clerk. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Nominations were called for deputy clerk. Sue Sullivan nominated Carolyn Shirley to serve as Deputy Clerk. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Nominations were called for encumbrance clerk. Sue Sullivan nominated Ruthie Hall to serve as Encumbrance Clerk. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #6 - 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:

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting February 5, 2007.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 716718102 through 719860090 inclusive for time period from January 30, 2007 through February 13, 2007for the 2006-2007 school year with the exception of purchase order number 717591705 for Triangle A & E.

c. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

d. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Coronado Elementary, Capps Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West High School.

e. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

FUND-RAISERS –FEBRUARY/MARCH
Board of Education Meeting
February 19, 2007

APOLLO
Activity / Subaccount Scholastic Book Fair / Media $ 400.00
Date: March 12-16 (books, AR quizzes, supplies, author visits)

DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount Sell chocolate bunnies / General $ 5,000.00
Date: Feb. 26 – Mar. 16 (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount School pictures / School Pictures $ 1,500.00
Date: March 7 (misc. classroom/curriculum supplies)

LAKE PARK
Activity / Subaccount Skate party / General $ 300.00
Date: March 5 (Camp Classen)

NORTHRIDGE
Activity / Subaccount Group & individual pictures / Pictures $ 2,000.00
Date: March 14 (curriculum)

ROLLINGWOOD
Activity / Subaccount Group & individual pictures / Pictures $ 1,500.00
Date: March (classroom materials, supplies & equipment, repairs, substitutes, etc.)

WILEY POST
Activity / Subaccount 70’s Groov-in (sock-hop) for 4th/5th / $ 500.00
Date: March 14 General (Camp Classen)

WILL ROGERS
Activity / Subaccount Sell candygrams / General $ 50.00
Date: March 7-9 (OMRF donation)

CAPPS MIDDLE
Activity / Subaccount Carnival / Cancer $ 2,000.00
Date: April 27 (cancer drive)

PC NORTH
Activity / Subaccount Candy Sale / Vocal Music Trip $ 2,000.00
Date: February 7-26 (choir trips)

Activity / Subaccount Sell scented candles / Vocal Music Trip $ 2,000.00
Date: March 1-28 (choir trips)

f. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

g. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City North band students to Winter Percussion Competition in Nashville,Tennessee March 24-25, 2007.

2. Hefner Middle School vocal music students to Arlington, Texas April 20, 2007.

3. Putnam City North choir students to Dallas, Texas April 20 – 22, 2007.

4. Putnam City North DECA students to Orlando, Florida April 28 – May 2, 2007.

5. Putnam City West Pom Squad to Orlando, Florida March 2 – 6, 2007.

h. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #7 - Consideration of and vote on recommendation of employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A.

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

ITEM #8 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase order number 717591705 for triangle a & E. (#400 – 7-11)

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve purchase order number 717591705 for Triangle A & E. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #9 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve 2005-2006 independent audit report submitted by murrell, hall, mcintosh, and company.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the 2005-2006 Independent Audit Report submitted by Murrell, Hall, McIntosh, and Company. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Mary Johnson, Audit Director for Murrell, Hall, McIntosh, and Company, was available to answer any questions the board had.

ITEM #10 – Consideration of and vote on motion to approve contract for sue mcadams of the wright group to provide a two-day professional development for early childhood teachers. ($8,820 – 541)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve contract for Sue McAdams of the Wright Group to provide a two-day professional development for early childhood teachers. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

This two-day session will provide district early childhood teachers the opportunity to learn methods of increasing student reading skills through the use of Literacy Centers. The entire contract cost of $8,820 will be paid from federal funds project code 541, Title IIA.

ITEM #11 – consideration of and vote on recommendation of dates and programs for 2007 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the recommendation of dates and programs for 2007 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Summer School Schedule
High School Location: Putnam City West High School
Date: Session 1: June 4 – June 27, 2007
Session 2: July 9 – August 1, 2007 (Classes Monday through Friday)
Principal: John Murphey
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

Middle School Location: Mayfield Middle School
Date: June 4 – 29, 2007 (NO COST)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast: 7:45 a.m.)
Driver Education Location: Putnam City West High School
Date: May 30 – June 27, 2007 (1st semester)
June 28 – July 27, 2007 (2nd semester) (No classes July 4th)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

Elementary Location: Tulakes/Windsor Hills Elementary
Date: June 4 –29, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $100.00

Counterpoint Location: Putnam City West High School
Date: June 4 – 15, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $100.00

Summer Spectacular Location: Central Intermediate (Grades K-6 – Coordinator, Elise Kauffman)
Date: June 18 – 29, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 for 1 class, $70.00 for 2 classes, and $100.00 for 3 classes

High School - allows students to have the opportunity to take classes that they need to meet graduation requirements
Middle School - helps middle school students who want to improve their skills in math and reading
Elementary - helps students in grades 1-5 improve reading and math skills
Special Education – Helps to prevent and reduce educational regression over the summer
Summer Spectacular - provides many options for students to be involved in high interest, hands-on and creative endeavors
Counterpoint – provides opportunities for talented students in Putnam City Schools to work with professionals in the performing arts areas

ITEM #12 consideration of and vote on motion to approve contract with the holloway group, inc. for counseling services and behavior interventions/consultation.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve contract with The Holloway Group, Inc. for counseling services and behavior interventions/consultation. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

The Holloway Group, Inc. is among the most qualified and least expensive sources for independent counseling and behavioral consultation available to the district. The funding for this contract will come from the funds generated from Medicaid eligible students. There is no financial obligation or cost for Putnam City Schools.

item #13 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Will Rogers Elementary teacher, Charri Stratton, won the Technology-Using Teacher Award at the OTA (Oklahoma Technology Administrator’s) conference last week. With that award she receives $1,000 to attend a national technology conference. Charri and Will Rogers Elementary will also receive a $2,500 grant from Best Buy to be used to purchase digital cameras and a digital video camera for some creative multimedia projects.

· Overholser 5th grade teacher, Fran Sylvester, has been selected to accompany a group of middle school students from the Oklahoma City and Dallas areas on a 20-day trip to Europe this summer through the People to People program. The People to People program was started in the 1950’s by President Eisenhower in an effort to bring young people from around the globe together to promote world peace.

ITEM #14 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Sue Sullivan thanked Hilldale students for their performance. She mentioned the exciting academic awards program at Cooper Middle School and how much she enjoyed it. She thanked district voters for doing their civic duty by voting in last Tuesday’s board election. Mrs. Sullivan said it was interesting to hear comments from Principals for a Day at last week’s luncheon regarding the good things they had seen and heard. She thanked Gail for her service as board president.

Jerry Cramer congratulated Putnam City North High School for taking on the role of host of this year’s state student council meeting. He called student council a rewarding experience and great preparation for life. He also thanked Gail for her service as board president.

Melinda Bookout congratulated Julie Jenison on becoming the new board president. She thanked Gail for her service as president.

Gail LoPresto said she appreciated the chance to attend the pizza dinner before a recent Putnam City West High School basketball game. She also said the Putnam City West senior night activities, including a new element in which students say which teacher has made the biggest impact on their lives, were meaningful.

Julie Jenison said the 6th Grade Academic Awards Program at Cooper Middle School was one of the most exciting events she has attended. She also said the Western Oaks Middle School showcase was phenomenal. She thanked the Putnam City Foundation for hosting Principal for a Day, and said it was wonderful to hear what guests had to say after taking an inside look at schools.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).

Melinda Bookout made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of conducting an evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #17 – 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.

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 7:25 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.

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

No action was taken.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.