BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2008

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, February 4, 2008 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, February 1, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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 – lynette thompson.

Lynette Thompson, Western Oaks Middle School Principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #2 – PUBLIC participation.

There was none.

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 as presented. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting January 22, 2008.

b. Minutes for special board meeting January 31, 2008.

c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 807321009 through 810891094 for January 15 – 28, 2008 with the exception of purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle A & E.

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

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Contract with Fonda Brown, Special Education Teacher/Independent Contractor. ($6,500 (IDEA B) Project 621)

g. Elementary and Secondary Fund-raisers.

FEBRUARY Fund-raisers
Board of Education Meeting
February 4, 2008

LAKE PARK
Activity / Subaccount
Sell Cupid Grams / General
$ 200.00
Date: February 11-15
(5th grade end of year celebration)

NORTHRIDGE
Activity / Subaccount
Jump Rope for Heart / General
$ 2,000.00
Date: February 11-15
(American Heart Association donation)

Activity / Subaccount
Sell DVDs of student programs / General
$ 500.00
Date: Ongoing
(misc. supplies and curriculum)

CAPPS MIDDLE
Activity / Subaccount
Cupid Grams / Cancer
$ 250.00
Date: February 4-12
(Cancer Carnival supplies)

h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

i. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City High School Student Council students to Justin, Texas, June 22-29, 2008.

2. Putnam City West High School Pom Squad to Kansas City, Missouri, March 28-31, 2008.

j. 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.

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, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM  #5 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle a & e.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order number 809939705 for Triangle A & E. Melinda seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #6 - Consideration of and vote on recommendation of dates and programs for 2008 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve recommendation of dates and programs for 2008 summer school for high school, middle school, and elementary school. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sue Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Summer School Programs
Summer 2008

High School
These sessions allow students the opportunity to take classes they need to meet graduation
requirements.
Location: Putnam City North High School
Dates: Session 1: June 9 – July 3
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (morning and afternoon sessions)
Cost: $200

Middle School
These classes help middle school students improve skills in mathematics and reading.
Location: Mayfield Middle School
Date: June 2 – June 27
Time: to be determined

Elementary
These classes help students in grades 1-5 improve their reading and mathematics skills.
Location: Apollo Elementary School and Wiley Post Elementary School
Date: June 2 – June 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Extended School Year (Special Education)
Location: Lake Park Elementary School
Dates: First semester: June 2 – June 27
Second semester: July 7 – Aug. 1
Time: 9 a.m. – noon

Driver Education
Location: Putnam City North High School
Dates: First semester: May 27 – June 24
Second semester: June 26 – July 25
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $200

Counterpoint
This class provides opportunities for talented students in Putnam City schools to work with
professionals in the performing arts areas.
Location: Capps Middle School
Date: June 2 – 13, regular schedule; June 2 - 18, production schedule
Time: 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $100

Summer Spectacular
These classes provide options for students to be involved in high interest, hands-on and creative
endeavors.
Location: Rollingwood Elementary School
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $40 for one class, $70 for two classes, $100 for three 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 entering 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 #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND vote on motion to approve lowest responsible bid from silvercliffe construction for renovation of locker rooms at western oaks middle school. ($167,000 from 34-280)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from Silvercliffe Construction for renovation of locker rooms at Western Oaks Middle School. Jerry Cramer seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM NURNBURG ROOFING FOR THE RE-ROOFING AT THE STRIVE AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDINGS. ($156,000 FROM 33-253 AND 34-253)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from Nurnburg Roofing for the re-roofing at the Strive and Transportation buildings. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM BNJ BUILDERS FOR THE RENOVATION OF FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR STRUCTURE AT APOLLO ELEMENTARY ($98,724 FROM 33-274)

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve the lowest responsible bid from BNJ Builders for the renovation of freezer/refrigerator structure at Apollo Elementary. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #10 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

· Thank you to Wal-Mart for the $1,000 check presented to OPAT to help purchase children's books, curriculum materials and supplies for home visits.

· Congratulations to the PC Debate Team! They competed in the Rotary Club Regional 4-Way Test Speech Contest and swept the competition. Sean Sales won 1st place ($250 cash prize), Taylor Foster won 2nd place ($150 cash prize) and Niki Franklin placed 3rd ($100 cash prize).

· Congratulations to the PC North for their outstanding accomplishments at the FCCLA Regional STAR Event competition. Greg Brown, won 1st place in Occupational Services, Job Interview competition. Tabor Bien, received 2nd in Interpersonal Skills competition. Allie White and Sarah Whittington received 1st in their National Programs in Action competition. 1st place winners will advance to the State STAR Events held in Stillwater, OK in March.

· Congratulations to Zach Brinlee for being PC North's first and only All-American! Zach has been selected by the National High School Soccer Coaches Association of America as the Male Player of the year for Oklahoma for 6-A Soccer.

· Remember to vote on Super Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!

ITEM #11 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Sue Sullivan thanked Lynette Thompson for her Inspirational Message and congratulated her on receiving State Middle Level Principal of the Year. She encouraged everyone to vote because every vote is important.

Jerry Cramer encouraged everyone to vote as well. He congratulated Zack Brinlee at Putnam City North for being selected the Male Player of the year for Oklahoma for 6-A Soccer and being named All–American. Mr. Cramer said he coached against Zack’s father when Mr. Brinlee was a wrestler at Putnam City High School.

Melinda Bookout congratulated Zack Brinlee and his family. She said her daughter made it into Physician’s Assistant school and thanked everyone who has been supportive of her. Mrs. Bookout thanked the Oklahoman, Friday newspaper and the PCACT for making the effort to interview both candidates for the open board seat. She also thanked the Foundation for their help. Mrs. Bookout thanked principals for allowing her through the years to come into school events as a parent and patron rather than as a board member. She thanked other board members and said she didn’t always agree with them, but she gave her job as board member her eloquent best. She also suggested that when the board reorganizes leadership at the next board meeting, that Julie Jenison remain the board member coordinating the search for a superintendent.

Gail LoPresto said the entry hall at Putnam City North High School looks nice. She also congratulated Lynette on being named State Principal of the Year.

Julie Jenison welcomed members of the Putnam City Schools Foundation Board who attended the meeting. She also congratulated John McGrath on his retirement.

ITEM #12 – consideration of and vote on motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on attachment c for the 2008-09 school year and (2) discussing the renewal of employment for the superintendent’s administrative staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes bettie estes-rickner, mike fry, glen kastner, dr. jason simeroth, sue kuntze, dr. ann millerborg, dr. melani mouse, and steve myers pursuant to 25 O.s. § 307 (B)(1).

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 6:25 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on Attachment C for the 2008-09 school year and (2) discussing the renewal of employment for the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #13 – 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.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 8:05 p.m. to return to open session and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Melinda Bookout 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, and members Melinda Bookout, Sue Sullivan, and Jerry Cramer; Laura Holmes, legal counsel, Assistant Superintendent Sue Kuntze, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melani Mouse met in executive session for the purpose of (1) discussing the renewal of employment for the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-09 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR RENEWAL OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATORS AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT C FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR.

Dr. Capps announced that the administration recommends employment renewal of the certified administrators listed on Attachment C for the 2008-2009 school year.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve renewal of employment for certified administrators as listed on Attachment C for the 2008-2009 school year. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #15 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT’S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER, MIKE FRY, GLEN KASTNER, DR. JASON SIMEROTH, SUE KUNTZE, DR. ANN MILLERBORG, DR. MELANI MOUSE, AND STEVE MYERS.

Dr. Capps announced that he recommends employment renewal of the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve renewal of the Superintendent’s Administrative Staff for the 2008-2009 school year, which includes Bettie Estes-Rickner, Mike Fry, Glen Kastner, Dr. Jason Simeroth, Sue Kuntze, Dr. Ann Millerborg, Dr. Melani Mouse, and Steve Myers. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #16 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION IN REGARD TO CONDUCTING A NEW SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH.

Board members discussed if they wanted to meet with small groups to get input for the new superintendent search. They decided that patrons, parents, and employees could take part in the three forums (community meetings) which are planned February 11th, 21st, and 26th at the three high schools. Employees could also give input when June Ehinger visits the 27 Putnam City schools. Julie Jenison said she planned on attending the Meet and Confer meeting scheduled February 12th to get input from support employees since they may not be able to attend other meetings.

The Board discussed the Survey for Finding a New Superintendent form and if changes needed to be made to the form.

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve the Survey for Finding a New Superintendent form changing District to Putnam City Schools on each question, and adding in the next year and in the next five years to question 4. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Survey

Finding a New Superintendent

Your input is valuable. We would like your ideas on the following topics.

1. What do you consider to be strengths of Putnam City Schools?

2. What are areas you would like to see changed or improved in Putnam City Schools?

3. What strengths/characteristics should the superintendent of Putnam City possess?

4. What are the major challenges (or opportunities) a new superintendent will face in Putnam City School District in the next year? In the next five years?

5. Where would you want to place the major focus to improve student performance of Putnam City Schools in the next five years?

Is it important that your new superintendent have experience as:

1. a superintendent? ______ Yes _____ No

2. a teacher? _____ Yes _____ No

3. a building level administrator? _____ Yes _____ No

Other comments or suggestions:

Julie Jenison told board members they needed to think about and decide if they wanted to make it a requirement that the new superintendent live in the district.

ITEM #17 - Consideration of and vote on motion FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

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

Melinda Bookout made a motion at 8:45 p.m. to adjourn. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.