Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, 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 – mike fry.

Mike Fry, Executive Director of Student Services, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM  #2 – presentation by cory boggs.

Cory Boggs, Curriculum Integration Specialist, presented information on .PC (Putnam City District’s internet portal). Faculty and staff members can log on to the web page and access professional development available, school email, and calendars. District employees can also sign up for classes at this site. Features are added periodically to the site.

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:

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

a. Minutes for regular board meeting July 23, 2007.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 800002093 through 802191092 inclusive for time period from July 17-31, 2007 inclusive for the 2007-2008 school year.

c. Renewal of contract with Keys Speech and Hearing Center at the University of Oklahoma for Audiological Services for the 2007-2008 school year. (not to exceed $10,000, Project 621-2153)

d. Renewal of Project Hope Joint Program Agreement with Francis Tuttle for the 2007-2008 school year.

e. Renewal of contract with Putnam City United Methodist Church Child Development Center for the 2007-2008 school year.

f. Renewal of contract with Child Care, Inc. dba Children’s Lighthouse #2 for the 2007-2008 school year.

g. Renewal of contract with Francis Tuttle Child Development Center for the 2007-2008 school year.

h. Renewal of agreement to provide transportation for homeless children attending Putnam City yet residing in other districts.

i. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

August and September Fund-raisers

Board of Education Meeting

August 6, 2007

APOLLO

Activity / Subaccount Water bottle sales / General $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing (teaching/instructional materials, field trips)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / Pictures $ 500.00

Date: September (teaching/instructional materials, field trips)

Activity / Subaccount All 4-Kids Catalog Sales / General $ 5,000.00

Date: September 10 (teaching/instructional materials, field trips)

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Activity / Subaccount Sell reclaimed bricks from old school building $ 6,000.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom materials and supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Cookie dough sale /General $20,000.00

Date: August 29 (classroom materials and supplies)

CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE

Activity / Subaccount All 4-Kids Fundraising catalog items / General $17,000.00

Date: August 20 (playground equipment, technology, field trips,

Activity / Subacount Various fundraisers such as selling items before $17,000.00

Date: Ongoing & after school, at lunch, & special activities, admis-

sion to teacher vs. student competitions and individ-

ual students selling items to raise money for their

camp cost / Camp Classen (Camp Classen)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / School Picture Money $ 700.00

Date: September 13 (office/classroom/faculty supplies, food items

for parent involvement activities)

CORONADO

Activity / Subaccount Sell Cougar clothing / General $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. supplies and school expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Cougar cruise – 2 mile fun run / General $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (100 mile club and fun and fit incentives)

Activity / Subaccount Pizza dinner / Fifth Grade $ 250.00

Date: September (5th grade misc. supplies, field trips, etc.)

Activity Subaccount Candy sale / Fifth Grade $ 2,500.00

Date: Ongoing (5th grade misc. supplies, field trips, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Cook book sale; popsicle sale; crazy days for $ 6,000.00

Date: Ongoing hats, crazy hair, PJs, etc. / General (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Fall, Spring and Group Pictures / Picture Fund $ 2,500.00

Date: Sept., Oct., Feb. (curriculum/instruction, student/office supplies,

technology)

Activity / Subaccount Sell Math Facts CD’s / Media $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum and instruction, student and office

supplies, technology, media supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell snacks once a month / Special Projects $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (Accelerated Reader (AR) student incentives)

Activity / Subaccount Sell water bottles / Special Projects $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (incentives for students achieving AR goal)

Activity / Subaccount Book Fairs / Media $ 500.00

Date: September-January (books, media supplies, possible author visits)

DENNIS

Activity / Subaccount Sell Chorus t-shirts / Vocal Music $ 75.00

Date: Ongoing (music curriculum and program supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 250.00

Date: Ongoing (readers, curriculum, school improvement,

instructional equipment, teacher/office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell author books / Media $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (books, misc. media materials)

Activity / Subaccount Sell assignment books / General $ 25.00

Date: August-December (curriculum, student awards/incentives,

teacher/office supplies)

DOWNS

Activity / Subaccount Abitibi Recyling / General $ 300.00

Date: Ongoing (classroom, curriculum, office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Target Cards: % of purchases donated to $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing school / Gen. (classroom/curriculum/office)

Activity / Subaccount Square One Fundraising / Art $ 1,000.00

Date: August 20 (classroom/curriculum supplies, activities

and staff development related expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Sell 5th grade chorus t-shirts / Music $ 100.00

Date: September 4 (classroom, curriculum supplies, music programs

and staff development expenses)

 

Activity / Subaccount Sell recorders / Music $ 100.00

Date: September 4 (classroom, curriculum supplies, music programs

and staff development expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Sell sno-cones / PE $ 500.00

Date: September 10 (PE equipment, workshops, resource books, sub

for workshops, classroom/curriculum materials)

HARVEST HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Various fundraisers of hat day, spirit day, PJ day, $ 2,000.00

Date: Ongoing crazy hair day, etc. the first Friday of each month/

Cancer Research Fund (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Sell school t-shirts and sweatshirts / General $ 1,000.00

Date: August-November (incentives for students, school grounds beautifi-

cation, office/classroom supplies, prof. dev.)

KIRKLAND

Activity / Subaccount Annual dues / Employee Courtesy Fund $ 650.00

Date: Ongoing (cards, flowers, gifts, supplies for activities,

luncheons, refreshments, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Food & snack sales / Student to Student $ 200.00 Date: Ongoing (supplies, equipment, end of year/beginning of

year training sessions, supplies & luncheon)

Activity / Subaccount Plush Pirate sales / General $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum, misc. supplies, classroom projects)

LAKE PARK

Activity / Subaccount Student Store / Media $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (curriculum/instructional/office supplies for media center)

Activity / Subaccount Cookie dough sale / General $ 8,000.00

Date: Sept.-Oct. (supplies for playground/curriculum/office)

NORTHRIDGE

Activity / Subaccount Coins for Cancer / Cancer Fund $ 1,000.00 Date: Ongoing (cancer fund)

OVERHOLSER

Activity / Subaccount Sell bottled water / General $ 1,000.00

Date: Ongoing (misc. classroom and office supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Movie & a coke float for students / General $ 1,500.00

Date: Dates throughout year (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Fall, Spring and Group pictures / Pictures $ 2,000.00

Date: Sept., Dec., Mar. (misc. school and student supplies)

ROLLINGWOOD

Activity / Subaccount Pencil Vending / Student Store $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (student awards and rewards)

Activity / Subaccount Sell t-shirts / P.E. $ 300.00

Date: September (PE activities, supplies, materials, equipment)

Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks / Yearbooks $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing (yearbooks, film, classroom materials)

Activity / Subaccount Sell program tapes / Vocal Music $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing (equipment, supplies, materials for vocal music)

TULAKES

Activity / Subaccount Candy bar sale / General $ 400.00

Date: Ongoing every Fri. (curriculum incentives, activities, misc. supplies,

basketball league fees and uniform expenses)

Activity / Subaccount Donation Drive / General $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing every Fri. (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Gift brochure sale / General $ 3,000.00

Date: Aug. 21-Sept. 7 (furniture, technology, instructional materials,

and supplies, school improvement for student body)

WESTERN OAKS

Activity / Subaccount Faculty Games against STUCO / STUCO/Cancer $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing Fund (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Book fairs / Media $ 3,000.00

Date: Ongoing (books, speaker fees, supplies for media center)

Activity / Subaccount Hats for hope (students pay to wear a hat to $ 700.00

Date: Ongoing school) / STUCO/Cancer Fund (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Jog-a-thon / STUCO/Cancer Fund $ 700.00

Date: Ongoing (cancer fund)

Activity / Subaccount Sell water bottles w/school mascot / Special $ 600.00

Date: Ongoing (supplies for education, faculty mtgs., furnishings,

field trips, etc.)

Activity / Subaccount Papa John’s school night (20% of sales come $ 200.00

Date: Ongoing to school) / General (supplies for education,

faculty mtgs., furnishings, field trips, etc.)

WILEY POST

Activity / Subaccount Student Store and Book Sale / Title One Math/ $ 500.00

Date: Ongoing every Wed. Reading (math and reading manipulatives)

Activity / Subaccount Sell t-shirts for Singing Blue Angels / Music $ 100.00

Date: August-December (music t-shirts, music supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Sell snacks at basketball games, rockets and other $ 5,000.00

Date: August – April school functions (i.e. candy, pickles, chips) /Camp

Da Ka Ni (Camp Da Ka)

Activity / Subaccount Sell music recorders / Music $ 100.00

Date: August-September (recorders, music supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Crazy Days / Camp Da Ka Ni $ 300.00

Date: Sept.-April (Camp Da Ka Ni)

 

Activity / Subaccount Penny Challenge / Camp Da Ka Ni $ 2,000.00

Date: September 10-14 (Camp Da Ka Ni)

WILL ROGERS

Activity / Subaccount School pictures / Picture $ 4,000.00

Date: Fall (materials, supplies, and equipment)

Activity / Subaccount Sell yearbooks and ads / General $ 100.00

Date: Ongoing (yearbooks)

Activity / Subaccount $1 hat day / General $ 100.00

Date: September 7 (cancer fund)

WINDSOR HILLS

Activity / Subaccount Book Fair / Media $ 2,000.00

Date: September 24-27 (books, materials for use in media center)

Activity / Subaccount Fall pictures / General $ 1,200.00

Date: September (misc. supplies and materials)

CAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activity / Subaccount Brochure Sales/Vocal Music $ 3,000.00

Date: September (Music, buses, contest fees)

PUTNAM CITY NORTH

Activity / Subaccount Auto shades/Orchestra 500.00

Date: August-October (Trips, supplies)

Activity / Subaccount Magazines/Orchestra 1,500.00

Date: August-September (Trips, contest fees, buses, T-shirts, gifts)

j. Overnight Travel Requests.

k. 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.

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

ITEM #6 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve establishment of a booster club for jv cheerleaders at putnam city west high school.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the establishment of a booster club for JV cheerleaders at Putnam City West High School. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Requests for sanctioning must be made to the Board of Education pursuant to which funds collected by the applicant are exempt from the statutory controls over school activity funds.

ITEM #7 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve change order #4 submitted by Doan Construction for the putnam city center bakery. ($1,051.30, project 37-257)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve Change Order #4 submitted by Doan Construction for the Putnam City Center Bakery. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; LoPresto, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

Change order #4 is the addition of a pre-finished metal, safety wiring, and controls at rolling door.

ITEM # 8 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve change order #2 submitted by doan construction for the putnam city professional development center.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve Change Order #2 submitted by Doan Construction for the Putnam City Professional Development Center. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Change order #2 contains the addition of freeze-proof hydrant, overtime to keep server farm operating, and installation of an emergency light. The changes also include deductions of wiring, conduit, and salvage of unused lights.

ITEM #9 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Congratulations to Georgene Westendorf for being recognized as Oklahoma’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year for 2007-2008.

· Congratulations to Putnam City North boys’ basketball coach Bill Robertson for being featured in a new OSSAA publication.

· A meeting to approve the Negotiated Agreement will be scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. providing board members can attend.

ITEM #10 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Sue Sullivan said it was nice to see everyone. She thanked Cory Boggs for his presentation.

Jerry Cramer said he also appreciated Cory Boggs’ presentation. He mentioned the teachers that were resigning and the number of new teachers hired this year. He said he is looking forward to the new school year.

Melinda Bookout said she enjoyed New Teacher Induction activities that morning.

Julie Jenison said she enjoyed New Teacher Induction activities as well. She mentioned the National School Board Association Convention August 24-26, 2007.

ITEM #11 - Consideration of and vote on motion FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RECONVENE AT WILEY POST ELEMENTARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOURING THE NEW FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED THIS SUMMER AT WILEY POST ELEMENTARY AND HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to reconvene at Wiley Post Elementary for the purpose of touring the new facilities constructed this summer at Wiley Post Elementary and Harvest Hills Elementary. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Original motion was amended – Motion was made to reconvene at Harvest Hills Elementary for the purpose of touring the new facilities constructed this summer at Harvest Hills Elementary and Wiley Post Elementary. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #13 – TOUR WILEY POST ELEMENTARY AND HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY.

Board members, administrators, employees, and patrons toured Harvest Hills Elementary and Wiley Post Elementary.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RECONVENE IN THE BOARD ROOM AT THE PUTNAM CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.

Jerry Cramer made a motion at 7:20 p.m. to reconvene. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) AND (2).

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 7:21 p.m. to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations for the 2007-2008 school year pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (2). Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #16 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 8:10 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board President Julie Jenison; Vice President, Gail LoPresto; members Melinda Bookout, Sue Sullivan, and Jerry Cramer; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Associate Superintendent Dr. Ann Millerborg; and Executive Director of Finance Steve Myers, met in executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations for the 2007-2008 school year pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) and (B)(2).

No action was taken.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 8:11 p.m. to adjourn. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL  MEETING
Monday, August 13, 2007

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in special session Monday, August 13, 2007 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, August 10, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. §311.

ITEM #1 - Call to order and recording of members present and absent.

The meeting was called to order by President Julie Jenison at 5:00 p.m. Recorded present were Sue Sullivan, Jerry Cramer, and Melinda Bookout, members; President Julie Jenison; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others. Gail LoPresto was absent.

ITEM # 2 - Consideration of and vote on ratification of the 2007-2008 negotiated agreement between the board of education and the putnam city association of classroom teachers.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve the ratification of the 2007-2008 Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Putnam City Association of Classroom Teachers. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

The Negotiated Agreement calls for $700 to be added to every step of the teachers’ salary schedule. Teachers will also receive an additional step on the schedule. Classroom teachers will see a salary increase of $1,150 to $1,300 this year, depending on what step they are on. The total cost of the salary increase is approximately $1,244,173. The agreement includes the elimination of the district paid salary protection benefit for all certified teachers beginning January 1, 2008.

ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE SUPPORT STAFF COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve Support Staff Compensation and Benefit Package for the 2007-2008 school year. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

Support staff compensation is based on a 3% increase in the 2006-2007 cost of support personnel. Support employee raises will be determined by computing 3% of the median salary on each salary schedule and applying the amount to each step on that salary schedule. The total cost of the salary increase is approximately $450,000.

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve the Administration Compensation and Benefit Package for the 2006-2007 school year. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

Administration compensation and benefit package is based on a 3% increase in the 2007-2008 cost of administration personnel. The raise is determined by computing 3% of the median salary on each salary schedule and applying the amount to each step on that salary schedule. The agreement includes the elimination of the district paid salary protection benefit beginning January 1, 2008 for administrative employees. The total cost of the salary increase is approximately $200,000.

ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 5:10 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, 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 – mike fry.

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

ITEM  #2 – elementary testing presentation by sue kuntze, assistant superintendent of elementary education.

Sue Kuntze, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, presented an overview of elementary testing results. Mrs. Kuntze said results of spring 2007 state tests given to district 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students show continued improvement in achievement.

Third grade students took state tests in reading and math. On state reading tests, 88% of Putnam City 3rd graders scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007. In 2006, the figure was 85 percent, and in 2005, it was 84%. On state math tests, 79% of 3rd graders scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007, compared to 72% in 2006 and 69% in 2005.

Fourth grade students also took state tests in reading and math. On state reading tests, 95% of Putnam City 4th graders scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007 compared to 93% in 2006, and 90% in 2005. On math tests, 85% of 4th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007, compared to 86% in 2006 and 81% in 2005.

Fifth grade students were tested in five subject areas. On state reading tests, 89% of Putnam City 5th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007, compared to 85% in 2006, 82% in 2005, and 74% in 2004. On math tests, 89% of 5th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007, compared to 86% in 2005, 86% in 2005, and 75% in 2004. On science tests, 85% of 5th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007 compared to 85% in 2006, 82% in 2005, and 80% in 2004. On social studies tests, 74% of 5th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007 compared to 65% in 2006, 69% in 2005, and 64% in 2004. On writing tests, 85% of 5th grade students scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007. In 2006, the figure was 92%, but the 5th grade writing results were invalidated statewide that year due to problems with the test. In 2005, 74% of students scored satisfactory or advanced, and in 2004, 61% of students scored satisfactory or advanced.

Several schools and 100% of students in a grade level scored satisfactory or advanced in 2007. Those are: Apollo Elementary 3rd graders in reading and math, 4th graders in reading; Hilldale Elementary 4th graders in reading; Lake Park Elementary 3rd and 4th graders in reading; Downs Elementary 4th graders in reading; Rollingwood Elementary 4th graders in reading; and Will Rogers Elementary 4th graders in reading.

ITEM  #3 – presentation by mona gardner.

Mona Gardner, Director of Indian Education presented a summary of the Indian Education program. The services are funded by grants. To qualify for Indian Education services, students have to present documentation of their Indian heritage. The program provides tutoring, student advisement, and grants for college to name a few of their services. Last year, the program had over 900 students served in the program.

ITEM #4 – PUBLIC PRESENTATION.

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:

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

a. Minutes for regular board meeting August 6, 2007.

b. Minutes for special board meeting August 13, 2007.

c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 800323130 through 803305124 inclusive for time period from July 31-August 14, 2007 inclusive for the 2007-2008 school year.

d. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

e. Renewal of agreement with Oklahoma City Community College Aquatic and Wellness Center. (Approximately $4,000 per school from 08-11)

f. Renewal of contract with Intercept, Inc. (Canine Narcotics Detection Program) for the 2007-2008 school year. ($12,936 from 08-11)

g. Renewal of Pre-Engineering Academy Joint Program Agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center for the 2007-2008 school year.

h. Renewal for the Netchemia, netIEP, Special Education Management Solution Software Agreement for the 2007-2008 school year.

i. Renewal of annual Institutional Membership with Recording for the Blind Dyslexic for the 2007-2008 school year.

j. Renewal of applications for sanctioning for Putnam City West Takedown Club and Band Boosters.

k. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

PUTNAM CITY SECONDARY FUND-RAISERS
Board of Education Meeting
August 20, 2007

CAPPS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Activity / Subaccount Water toy play / Leadership $ 500.00
Date: September (Cancer Carnival)
Activity / Subaccount Brochure sale / Orchestra 2,000.00
Date: September (Transportation costs, contest fees, Uniforms, classroom equipment)

l. Overnight Travel Requests.

m. Out of state trips:

1. Putnam City High School debate students to Debate Tournament in Grapevine, Texas September 6-8, 2007.

2. Putnam City High School debate students to St. Mark’s School of Texas Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas October 18-21, 2007.

3. Putnam City High School debate students to Greenhill Classic Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas September 14-17, 2007.

n. 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.

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

ITEM  #7 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve change order number 1 submitted by mac systems for the maps fire suppression iv project. ($47,086 ferom 24-272)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Change Order Number 1 submitted by MAC Systems for the MAPS Fire Suppression IV Project. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

Change order number 1 will extend the existing fire line, install new fire hydrant and install sprinkler system in revised mechanical rooms at Western Oaks Elementary and Mayfield Middle School.

ITEM #8 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase of phonics and phonemic awareness kits from developing expert readers. ($96,120 from project 367)

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve purchase of Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Kits from Developing Expert Readers. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; LoPresto, aye; Bookout, aye; Jenison, aye.

This purchase will provide each elementary school site with lessons and center activities associated with specific skills to be used to target differentiated instruction in their classrooms.

ITEM # 9 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve changes to student records, district policy el.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve changes to Students Records, District Policy EL. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Each year, the district shall provide to students or parents/guardians a notice of FERPA rights and notices regarding release of directory information. These notices will appear in student handbooks.

ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Thanks to all district employees who went above and beyond the call of duty to get buildings ready for students at the start of school and after water infiltration at a few buildings over the weekend. Thanks, too, to members of Newchurch, who sent volunteers to help get Wiley Post Elementary ready to open and also donated backpacks and school supplies for every student in the school. The district is fortunate to have so many employees and supporters of such high caliber.

ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Sue Sullivan said she enjoyed the good news Sue Kuntze presented on elementary test results and appreciated all of what district employees do. She said she enjoyed Sue Kuntze’s inspirational message. Mrs. Sullivan also thanked Mona Gardner for her Indian Education presentation. She requested reports from Dr. Mouse; including feedback on a visit by school personnel to Adlai Stevenson High School; information on API scores of the district and neighboring districts along with the current state average; and information on high school graduation rates.

Jerry Cramer thanked Sue Kuntze for the good news on elementary test results and congratulated everyone for their hard work. He thanked Mona Gardner for her report and commented on the fantastic work she does. Mr. Cramer talked about what a strong sense of community that Putnam City demonstrates.

Melinda Bookout said the motto "Whatever It Takes" is reflected in the work and attitude of employees across the district.

Gail LoPresto congratulated teachers, students, administrators, and everyone involved in the hard work it took to achieve the improvements made in state test scores. She said she is very impressed with Maintenance and custodians in getting the furniture back in Wiley Post and Harvest Hills after the construction this summer.

Julie Jenison thanked teachers, administrators, and everyone involved in raising test scores, and specifically commended Dr. Melani Mouse, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Jason Simeroth, and all the district’s curriculum coordinators, specialists, and facilitators.

ITEM #12 - Consideration of and vote on motion FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

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

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 6:55 p.m. to adjourn. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.