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, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Melinda Johnson, president; Sue Sullivan, vice-president; Gail LoPresto, and Julie Jenison, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Andrea Nowlin, clerk and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – BOB MELTON.

Bob Melton, science coordinator, gave an inspirational message followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION ON THE PALS PROJECT AT MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL – BOB MELTON.

Bob Melton, science coordinator, gave a brief overview of the PALS Project at Mayfield Middle School in a visual presentation. He explained the United States Department of Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education have awarded a $250,000.00 PALS Project grant to Putnam City Schools. This grant had the support of Congressman Ernest Istook, and was designed to place handheld computers in the hands of students. Mr. Melton talked about networking through a wireless interface. Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the PALS Project. There were no questions.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Patron Thomas Buckley addressed the Board with concerns about the novel, Going After Caccicato.

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:

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for Regular Board Meeting January 22, 2002 and Special Board Meeting January 28, 2002.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200206131 to 200206703 inclusive for time period from January 15, 2002 to January 28, 2002 with the exception of purchase order number 200206321 ($385.25) for Triangle A & E for the 2001-2002 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer list including Central Middle School and Putnam City North High School.

d. School Activity Fund-raisers including Apollo Elementary, teacher volleyball game ($500.00); Downs Elementary, valentine 4th/5th grade dance ($450.00), T-shirt sale ($250.00); Hilldale Elementary, book fair ($700.00); Lake Park Elementary, candy bars ($2,000.00); Harvest Hills Elementary, jump rope for heart ($9,000.00); Northridge Elementary, candygrams ($200.00); Wiley Post Elementary, basketball game ($300.00), concessions ($400.00), Mayfield Middle School, OKC Zoo Presentation (none), basketball hoopla ($800.00), and Putnam City High School, ads ($1,000.00).

e. Cooperative Letter of Agreement between the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Inc. and Putnam City Schools.

f. Contract with Bill Wetmore as a special Education Consultant and Independent Contractor.

g. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

h. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

i. Out-of-state trips:

1. Cooper Middle School vocal music students to attend Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags over Texas, in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 2002.

2. Cooper Middle School orchestra students to attend Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags over Texas, in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 2002.

3. Putnam City West Pom Squad to attend American Showdown Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas on February 7 – 10, 2002.

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.

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

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 200206321 ($385.25) FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to approve payment of purchase order number 200206321 ($385.25) for Triangle A & E. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF PALM MODEL M505 HANDHELD COMPUTERS, KEYBOARDS, AND THE LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE FEES FOR THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE.

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the purchase of Palm Model M505 Handheld Computers, keyboards, and the licensing and maintenance fees for the appropriate software in the amount of $132,530.30. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 FOR THE MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

In addition to the classroom project currently in progress at Mayfield Middle School, the replacement of carpet and tile is scheduled for the summer. To ensure quality and color consistency, the carpet and tile installation should be deleted from the classroom project and added to the carpet project. Therefore, Pope Construction has submitted a change order for a credit in the amount of $9,550.00. Mrs. Jenison made a motion to approve Change Order Number 1 for the Mayfield Middle School construction project in the amount of $9,550.00. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A FIRE LINE TO THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY.

During the construction of the Hilldale Elementary addition, the District was required to install a fire line and hydrant. Oklahoma City is now requesting an easement for the fire line. Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve a permanent easement for a fire line to the City of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO AUTHORIZE PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL TO GRANT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO MR. DAVID GRANT MICHAELS.

The state legislature of Oklahoma enacted legislation, which allows a World War II veteran to receive a high school diploma if they meet the following conditions.

1. They must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States of America.

2. They must have served a minimum of eighteen consecutive months of active duty or have been discharged with a service-connected disability between the dates of September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946.

3. They must either now, or at the time of their high school attendance, have been a residence of the state of Oklahoma.

Mr. David Grant Michaels meets the requirements of the law. Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to authorize Putnam City High School to grant a high school diploma to Mr. David Grant Michaels. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW AND/OR BEST BID FOR TULAKES ELEMENTARY.

Bids were opened for the Tulakes project on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Barbour & Short submitted the low bid. Barbour & Short have successfully completed construction projects for the district in the past, and the architects had no reservations recommending this construction company for the Tulakes project. Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to approve the low bid from Barbour & Short with Alternate "A" and "B" pending verification from Oklahoma City Plan and Review in the amount of $1,046,900.00. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF EARL STEWART FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE BOARD SEAT NUMBER 4 VACANT.

Mrs. Jenison made a motion to accept the resignation of Earl Stewart from the Board of Education and to declare Board seat number 4 vacant. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON PROCEDURES TO FILL THE VACANCY IN BOARD SEAT NUMBER 4 CAUSED BY THE RESIGNATION OF EARL STEWART.

Dr. Capps stated the vacancy for Board seat number 4 may be filled by appointment, application, or by a special election. Dr. Capps introduced Linda Meoli, legal counsel from the Center for Education Law. Ms. Meoli stated the district has a 60-day appointment period. Ms. Meoli also stated there is no statutory law regarding a procedure to utilize when filling a position.

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to fill the vacancy through interviews and appointment from letter- of-interest applications that are due by March 1st. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Mrs. LoPresto made an amended motion to fill the vacancy by using the interview and appointment procedure with letters-of-interest due to the Board Clerk by March 1st. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the amended motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #14 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Thanks to the staffs of Building and Grounds, Maintenance, Food Service, and Technology Repair for their dedicated service the past five days. We had 13 schools plus auxiliary buildings without power on Thursday and Friday. The last site to regain electricity was Mayfield Middle School on Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Staff in all these areas worked endlessly to have buildings ready for today. We have a great support staff and truly appreciate their efforts.
To make up for the missed days, school will be in session April 18th and 19th and Friday May 24th. The last day for teachers will be Tuesday, May 28. If inclement weather requires additional missed days, this will be revised.
Congratulations to Harvest Hills for being named as 2001-2002 Oklahoma Supreme Court School of the Year. Putnam City West High Schools was honored as runner-up. This annual award is for outstanding leadership in law-related education.
Congratulations to Daralyn Loveless for being honored as the Marketing Teacher of the Year for the State of Oklahoma.
ITEM #15 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Mrs. Sullivan expressed appreciation to district staff for their dedicated service after the recent ice storm.

Mrs. LoPresto thanked the support staff for their hard work after the ice storm. She also thanked O.G. & E.

Mrs. Jenison expressed appreciation to all who worked so hard to get the district back on track after the ice storm.

Mrs. Johnson expressed appreciation to O.G. & E. and to district staff.

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

There was no new business.

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

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion at 6:59 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

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 18, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Melinda Johnson, president; Sue Sullivan, vice-president; Gail LoPresto, and Julie Jenison, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Andrea Nowlin, clerk and others.

ITEM #1 – INSPIRATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – RAY BOHANNON, PRINCIPAL, PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL.

Ray Bohannon, principal at Putnam City North High School, gave an inspirational message followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION FROM "OKLAHOMA!" BY PUTNAM CITY NORTH DRAMA STUDENTS.

Mr. Bohannon introduced Putnam City North vocal music director, Jan Hulsey. Ms. Hulsey introduced two Putnam City North drama students, Amanda Rushing and Kyle Cruz, performers in the musical "Oklahoma!" They previewed one song from the musical that will be presented Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

ITEM #3 – ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2002: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, CLERK OF THE BOARD, DEPUTY CLERK, AND ENCUMBRANCE CLERK.

Mrs. Johnson called for the nomination for president. Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to elect Mrs. Gail LoPresto president. Mrs. Jenison seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

Upon election Mrs. LoPresto assumed the duties of president.

Mrs. LoPresto called for nominations for vice-president. Mrs. Sullivan nominated Melinda Johnson to serve as vice-president. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the nomination. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, nay; Johnson, aye.

Nominations were called for clerk of the board. Mrs. Sullivan nominated Mrs. Andy Nowlin to serve as Board/Minutes Clerk. Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

Nominations were called for deputy clerk. Mrs. Sullivan nominated Mrs. Debbie Baldwin to serve as Deputy Clerk. Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

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

ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION "READ ACROSS AMERICA" – VICKI VAUGHAN.

Mrs. Vaughan read in full a proclamation asking the Board for approval to celebrate Read Across America on March 2nd. She explained that this is a national celebration of reading to be held on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Mrs. Vaughan said it would be celebrated this year with a program at Penn Square Mall. Students from Central Elementary, Downs Elementary, Wiley Post Elementary, Central Middle School, Cooper Middle School, and Western Oaks Middle School will participate.

ITEM #5 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

One patron, Doug Richardson, addressed the Board. Mr. Richardson spoke about discrimination against his son at Mayfield Middle School.

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:

Mrs. Johnson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for Regular Board Meeting February 4, 2002.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200206704 to 200207114 inclusive for time period from January 29, 2002 to February 11, 2002 with the exception of purchase order numbers 200206846, 200206888, 200206928, and 200206993 ($556.47) for Triangle A & E for the 2001-2002 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer list including Central Elementary, Central Middle School, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North High School, and Putnam City West High School.

d. School Activity Fund-raisers including Apollo Elementary, Scholastic Reading Jamboree ($1,200.00); Central Intermediate, Cancer Change Competition ($500.00); Coronado Elementary, skating party ($150.00); Downs Elementary, Math-a-thon ($500.00); Harvest Hills Elementary, candy bars ($2,000.00); Hilldale Elementary, T-shirts ($250.00), Hilldale T-shirts and sweatshirts ($100.00); Western Oaks Elementary, students vs. faculty volleyball game ($250.00), gift/candy brochure ($8,000.00); Will Rogers Elementary, bake sale ($50.00 - $75.00); Cooper Middle School, track T-shirts ($200.00); Mayfield Middle School, cheer clinic for feeder school ($200.00), cheer clinic ($300.00); Putnam City High School, pumping gas at Albertsons ($500.00); and Putnam City West High School, dance ($700.00), Academic Quiz Bowl ($300.00).

e. Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma.

f. Provider Agreement with Redlands Community College.

g. Provider Agreement with the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma for the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.

h. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

i. Appeals for Deviation from Activity Absence Rules.

j. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

k. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City High School yearbook editors to proof yearbook pages in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 26 – 29, 2002.

2. Putnam City High School DECA students to J.C. Penney Corporate Office Presentation in Dallas, Texas on April 12, 2002.

3. Putnam City North DECA students to National DECA Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 19 – 24, 2002.

4. Putnam City West Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders to American National Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 1 – 4, 2002.

5. Putnam City North students to National Association of Student Councils Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 23 through July 1, 2002.

l. 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.

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

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERS 200206846, 200206888, 200206928, AND 200206993 ($556.47) FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Mrs. Jenison made a motion to approve payment of purchase order numbers 200206846, 200206888, 200206928, and 200206993 ($556.47) for Triangle A & E. Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF DATES, AND PROGRAMS FOR 2002 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Mrs. Johnson made a motion to approve the recommendation of dates, and programs for 2002 summer school programs for high school, middle school, and elementary school. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

The dates and programs for 2002 summer school are listed below:

High School
Location: Putnam City High School
Date: May 30 - June 25, 2002 (1st semester)
June 26 - July 24, 2002 (2nd semester) - No classes July 4 and 5, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $135.00 for in-district students, $150.00 for out-of-district students

Driver Education
Location: Putnam City High School
Date: May 30 - June 26, 2002 (1st semester)
June 27 - July 26, 2002 (2nd semester) - No classes July 4 and 5, 2002
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $135.00 for in-district students, $150.00 for out-of-district students

Middle School
Location Western Oaks Middle School
Date: June 26 - July 25, 2002 - No classes July 4 and 5, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $135.00 for in-district students, $150.00 for out-of-district students

Elementary
Location: Central Elementary (Grades 1-3) Central Intermediate (Grades 4-5)
Date: June 18 - July 17, 2002 - No classes July 4 and 5, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Special Education Middle/High
Putnam City West
Elementary Lake Park Elementary
Date: June 18 - July 17, 2002 - No classes July 4 and 5, 2002
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Counterpoint
Location: Putnam City West (Grades 5-8) - Coordinator, Elise Kauffman-Lynn
Date: June 3 - June 14, 2002 - Regular Counterpoint
May 29 - June 18, 2002 - Production
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $75.00

Summer Spectacular
Location: Central Intermediate - Coordinator, Elise Kauffman-Lynn
(grades K-6) Date: June 17 - June 28, 2002 - Session I
July 15 - July 26, 2002 - Session II
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00 for 1 class, $65.00 for 2 classes, and $85.00 for 3 classes

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF LINKSYS NETWORK ACCESS POINT, A CONTINUATION OF THE PALS PROJECT.

On February 4, 2002, the Board of Education approved the purchase of Palm Model M505 Handheld Computers, keyboards, and the licensing and maintenance fees for the appropriate software. This system will link classroom sets of palms into a network for purposes of instruction. Mrs. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of LinkSys Network Access Point in the amount of $7,636.00. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOW AND/OR BEST BID FOR APOLLO ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

Bids were opened at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2002. The low bidder, J.W. Walker Construction, asked that their bid be waived due to the omission of the entire mechanical costs. W.C. Doan Construction submitted the second low bid. Dr. Capps stated the recommendation is to approve the base bid and alternate #2 from W.C. Doan Construction. Mrs. Johnson made a motion to approve the base bid with alternate #2 from W.C. Doan Construction in the amount of $440,800.00. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF NEW SERVERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

At the January 7, 2002 board meeting, the purchase of new building servers for district secondary schools was approved. The servers have been delivered and are ready for installation. Dr. Capps stated the recommendation is to approve the best bid from MediaSoft. Mrs. Jenison made a motion to approve the best bid from MediaSoft for installation of new servers in secondary schools in the amount of $5,400.00. Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH OKLAHOMA COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBING, HANDICAP RAMPS, AND GUTTERING AT PUTNAM CITY CENTER.

Warr Acres has required sidewalks to encompass the Putnam City Center and all auxiliary properties. The OK County has agreed to help the district comply with this requirement in phases. The first phase is to be curbing, handicap ramps, guttering and sidewalks around the building site. Dr. Capps stated the County would supply the equipment and manpower. Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to approve the agreement not to exceed $60,000.00 with OK County. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #14 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Dr. Capps thanked Melinda Johnson for her year of tenure.
Congratulations to Dr. Linda Everett, Dr. Don Wentroth, and Dr. Diane Welker for being finalists in their respective categories for Administrator of the Year. This is quite an accomplishment to be represented in each level. We are extremely proud of Linda, Don and Diane.
Congratulations to Evan Cook, 4th grade student at Rollingwood Elementary, for winning second place out of 841 entries in the Lincoln National Bank essay contest.
National Merit Finalists have been announced and we are represented by Alex Powers from Putnam City West; Jessica Bates, Shuting Chen and Curtis Parker from Putnam City High; and Ashley Houston, Ryan Schaller, Adam Smith and Mary Welch from Putnam City North. In addition, Adam Smith has been selected to be a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Congratulations to the Putnam City West pom squad, which competed in the American Championship Showdown February 8-10 in Forth Worth, Texas. They won a national championship in the Funk Division and were selected Grand National Champs of all high school dance squad divisions. Seven of the girls were selected as All Americans.
Congratulations to Dr. Linda Everett, Dr. Melani Mouse, Dr. Gene Parsons and Marianne Stephens, who authored the article, "Motivating Students to Prepare for the Future," that, appears in the February issue of Principal Leadership, a journal published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
ITEM #15 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Mrs. Sullivan expressed appreciation for the outstanding accomplishments announced in the Superintendent’s Report. She also thanked district staff for continued efforts to clean and repair buildings and grounds following the ice storm. Mrs. Sullivan thanked Melinda Johnson for her service as president of the Board of Education.

Mrs. LoPresto announced the following Board of Education committees for the 2002-2003 school year:

Human Resources – Julie Jenison , new board member

Technology – Sue Sullivan, Julie Jenison

Curriculum – Sue Sullivan, Gail LoPresto

Buildings – Melinda Johnson, Gail LoPresto

Finance – Melinda Johnson, new board member

Mrs. Jenison said she enjoyed the preview of "Oklahoma!" She thanked Mrs. Johnson for her tenure as president.

Mrs. Johnson said she enjoyed the Putnam City North’s presentation from "Oklahoma!" She thanked the Friday newspaper for their coverage to Putnam City Teachers of the Year.

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

There was no new business.

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

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion at 6:36 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.