The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, May 7, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, May 4, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – KATHERINE STARRETT.

Mrs. Johnson introduced Katherine Starrett, Putnam City Schools Foundation Golden Apple Award chairperson, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS – KATHERINE STARRETT.

Mrs. Starrett introduced committee member, Mrs. Kelly Suchy. Mrs. Suchy, Mrs. Starrett, and School Board President, Melinda Johnson, presented the Spring 2001 Putnam City Schools Foundation Golden Apple Award winners. Two district employees and three volunteers were honored with the award for their commitment to education and outstanding contributions to children and the school district.

The winners are: Barbara Fowler, teacher, Hefner Middle School; Betty Herman, teacher, Putnam City North High School; Marcia Jones, volunteer, Apollo Elementary; Sandy Rea, volunteer, Putnam City Academy; and Nancy Ruby, volunteer, Dennis Elementary.

Each winner was presented an engraved golden apple and a check for $200.00. Financial support of the Golden Apple Award is provided by the Putnam City Schools Foundation.

ITEM #3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

There were no requests from the public to speak.

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 AGENDA 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. Discussion followed concerning overnight travel requests to the Stella Software Workshop and Retreat to the Fountain Conference. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting April 16, 2001 and special board meeting April 17, 2001.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200109131 through 200109926 for time period from April 10, 2001 to April 30, 2001 with the exception of purchase order number 200109659 ($150.00) for Triangle A & E.

c. School Activity Fund transfer list including Northridge Elementary, Putnam City High School, Putnam City North High School, and Putnam City West High School.

d. School Activity Fund-raisers including Cooper Middle School, Memory Videos ($500.00); Mayfield Middle School, Chocolate Candy ($1,000.00); All Three High Schools, Inner District Volleyball Tournament ($1,500.00); Putnam City West High School, Dance Recital ($1,000.00), Old Uniform Sale ($200.00).

e. Contract with Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). The District provides a telephone for one special education coordinator in each of the three high schools for the purpose of coordinating job placement, job follow-up, and parent communication. The district provides office space and access to a conference room for the two DRS Counselors assigned to the Putnam City Schools. The district also assigns one special education teacher in each high school to serve one block per day as a teacher-coordinator of the Transition to Work program.

f. Appeals for Deviation from Activity Absence Rules including Putnam City North students, Grant Ledbetter, and Blake W. Burger; Putnam City West students, Sarah Goldfarb, and Jahnae Stout.

g. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

h. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City North Key Club to the Key Club International Convention in Washington, D.C. July 4 – 8, 2001.

2. Putnam City North band students to the 2001-2002 Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic Music Festival in Dallas, Texas on December 29, 2001 – January 1, 2002.

i. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

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

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

ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 200109659 ($150.00) FOR TRIANGLE A & E.

Mr. Stewart made a motion for approval of purchase order number 200109659 ($150.00) for Triangle A & E. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #7 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF MURRELL, HALL, MCINTOSH AND COMPANY AS THE DISTRICT’S FY 2000 – 2001 AUDITOR.

This renewal contract is the second year of a three-year audit relationship with Murrell, Hall, McIntosh, and Company. Last year’s audit was performed in a timely and professional manner. Fees for the 2000 – 2001 audit and related services will be $31,300.00.

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the selection of Murrell, Hall, McIntosh, and Company as the District’s FY 2000 – 2001 Auditor. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH PUTNAM CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

Putnam City Schools will be responsible for the teacher’s salary. Putnam City United Methodist Church will be responsible for facility, materials, and salary of teacher assistant.

Mr. Stewart made a motion to approve a contract with Putnam City United Methodist Church. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL FOR A CONTRACT WITH OKLAHOMA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR A SUMMER PROGRAM, "PLAY IN THE PARK."

Dr. Capps stated there was a contract modification in Part 4 B 4 – second section. Dr. Capps requested that board members delete the second section ("provided that air conditioning shall not be provided for the facilities").

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the contract with Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department for a summer program, "Play in the Park," including the deletion to Part 4 B 4. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON PROPOSED POLICY BQ – DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS.

Mrs. Johnson stated the proposed Policy BQ was pulled from consideration. No action was taken.

ITEM #11 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Dr. Capps reported:

Hilldale Elementary School’s Family Night on Friday April 27, was a great success with outstanding parent and student participation.
Sybil Connelly, Cooper Middle School library media specialist, was awarded the Oklahoma Association of School Library Media Specialists "Education in Technology Award."
About 30 students from Downs Elementary School recently had their artwork accompanied by their photos, published in the Sunday Oklahoman.
Downs Elementary held a math-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Forty-eight students collected donations and pledges totaling $2,175.00.
Western Oaks Middle School placed second in a recent American Scholastic Press Association contest. Warrior World competed with other newspapers from across the nation with a middle school population of 500 to 1,000. The publication was also named as an "All-Oklahoman" winner by the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association.
Brian McQuade, a Western Oaks Middle School student, has been accepted to the United States Achievement Academy in the area of Journalism for outstanding achievement in photography. The academy recognizes only about 10 percent of students nominated.
The Putnam City North orchestra participated in the Boston Music Festival on April 28th. They came home with two trophies, one for first place in String Orchestra Category III and another as second place for Grand Champion of the entire festival, which included strings, bands and vocal musicians. North was the only school to receive scores of 90 and above from all judges.
Three Putnam City elementary teachers were selected to attend the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute this July. Congratulations to Dana Barden, fifth-grade teacher from Dennis Elementary; Betty Telles, PEAK teacher from Lake Park Elementary; and Trudi Terry, fifth-grade teacher from Harvest Hills. Kelly Curtright was also selected to be peer facilitator for the first group of Oklahoma fifth-grade teachers. The institute immerses social studies teachers in early American history.

ITEM #12 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Mrs. Sullivan commented on the great report from Dr. Capps. Mrs. Sullivan talked about the many activities going on at the end of each school year. Mrs. Sullivan extended her thoughts and prayers to teachers and administrators during this busy time.

Mrs. LoPresto complimented Putnam City High students on the recent production Grease and Putnam City West orchestra and theatre dance students on their recent performances. Mrs. LoPresto talked about the importance of the district’s fine arts program.

Mr. Stewart complimented the after prom parties. Mrs. Stewart said he was looking forward to the district’s graduation ceremonies.

Mrs. Jenison complimented Putnam City High’s recent production of Grease. Mrs. Jenison talked about the recent anniversary celebrations at Harvest Hills Elementary and Downs Elementary. Mrs. Jenison congratulated Tracy Deathe, teacher at Coronado Elementary, for receiving honorable mention at the state PTA convention.

Mrs. Johnson congratulated Hefner Middle School speech students for their performance at a recent novice tournament. Mrs. Johnson also congratulated Putnam City North’s orchestra for being referred to by Dr. Daniel Riley of the Boston Conservatory of Music as "the best high school orchestra he has heard in the last 15 years."

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

Dr. Capps stated there was a new business item to be considered. The item is for Change Order Number One (1) for the high school stadium artificial surface project. Dr. Capps explained that during the excavation of the field, a landfill was discovered. To ensure proper compacting, it is necessary to remove an additional foot and then inject a concrete solution. The extent of the solution and the total costs were received by fax the afternoon of May 7, 2001. This additional work on the project will cause only a three (3) day delay. The Change Order is in the amount of $23,520.00 from the 2000 bond fund.

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the Change Order Number One (1) for the high school stadium artificial surface project. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion at 7:40 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, 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, May 21, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, May 18, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

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

ITEM #1 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – PATRICIA HOCKER.

Mrs. Johnson introduced Patricia Hocker, principal at Windsor Hills Elementary. Mrs. Hocker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ITEM #2 – PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR PROCEEDS OF 2000-2001 CANCER FUND DRIVE, AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO SCHOOLS – PATRICIA HOCKER.

Mrs. Hocker introduced district Cancer Committee Co-chair, Scott Graham; Vernon Cook from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; and Dr. Linda Thompson, the first scientist to be named as holder of the Putnam City Schools Chair at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). Mrs. Hocker along with Scott Graham announced the winners of the Putnam City Cancer Drive. Lake Park won the elementary division with $7,387.91 raised for cancer research. Mr. John Lunn, Lake Park Elementary principal, accepted the trophy. Western Oaks Middle School won the middle school division raising $6,212.90. Dr. Don Wentroth, Western Oaks Middle School principal, accepted the trophy. Putnam City West raised $41,920.01 winning the high school division. Dr. Linda Everett, Putnam City West High School principal, accepted the trophy. Putnam City North High School was honored for the most money raised by any school, $46,343.00. Mr. Ray Bohannon, Putnam City North principal, accepted the trophy. Mr. Vernon Cook said he would award the banners to the winning schools in the fall.

Mrs. Hocker presented two checks to Mr. Cook for OMRF that totaled $173,718.02. The money this year will fund a Putnam City Schools endowed chair at the foundation.

Dr. Thompson thanked the district for the funding for the chair. Dr. Thompson stated interest from the endowment would support a scientist.

ITEM #3 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.

Dr. Ann Millerborg, assistant superintendent of human resources, recognized retiring personnel including certified and support for their years of service for the 2000-2001 school year. Mrs. Johnson assisted Dr. Millerborg in presenting the retirees with a clock provided by Will Rogers Bank, and a "Gold Card" for admission to all district activities. Each retiree was introduced and given the opportunity to introduce friends and family present.

The retirees include the following:

Elizabeth Bennett, 4th grade, WRE Charles Moore, Science/PE, PCW
Diane Booze, English teacher, HMS Jean Murphy, 3rd grade, NE
Jerry Cramer, Principal, PCH Nancy Murphy, Spec. Ed., CMS
Patricia Flurry, TA, AE Sara Navarro, Spec. Ed., NE
Vicki Foree, Transportation Dorothy Phillips, Home Ec., PCW
Melody Garnett, 1st KE Brenda Pitts, Spec. Ed., CMS
Judy Harris, Math, PCW Judy Rutz, Nurse, WRE
Judy Hughes, Kdg., NE Melanie Schantz, Vocal Music, NE
Byron Hutto, 3rd grade, COE Robert Shelton, Principal, WOE
Phyllis Laws, French/Latin/English, PCN Larry Shenold, World History, PCH
Joan Lilly, Principal, WPE Patricia Shenold, Spec. Ed., PCW
Ruby Long, Secretary, MMS Patrick Smith, Soc.Studies, PCN
Rosette May, English, KCMS Pam Telford, Para, PCN
Marilyn McGlasson, G/T, HHE Beth West, 5th grade, NE
Jack McHam, Counselor, HMS Patricia Wirth, 4th grade, WOE

ITEM #4 – PRESENTATION OF THE PUTNAM CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARDS – KENT GILLILAND.

Mrs. Johnson introduced Mr. Kent Gilliland, Putnam City Public Schools Foundation vice-president. Mr. Gilliland presented the recipients a certificate and a check in the amount of $200.00. This award honors support staff employees who have been nominated by their peers and students for going beyond the call of duty. This is the first time for this award.

The recipients include the following:

Shirley Sheets, Library Media Assistant at WRE and WPE
Jolene Keister, Secretary at WPE
Donna Charles, Special Education Teacher Assistant at RDE
Tammy Clevenger, Custodian at WOE
Billie Holmes, Principal’s Secretary, PCN

ITEM #5 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Three patrons requested to speak to the Board. Ms. Ginger Tinney of the Association of Professional Oklahoma Educators (APOE) spoke of her desire for a policy that would allow her group to distribute materials to district teachers. Ms. Carolyn Crowder, of Oklahoma Education Association (OEA) spoke about "Kids Project." Ms. Crowder expressed her willingness to serve on district committees. Ms. Sue Krominga spoke of the high enrollment and large class sizes at Wiley Post Elementary.

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 AGENDA 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; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 7, 2001.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 200109927 through 200110054 for time period from May 1, 2001 to May 14, 2001.

c. School Activity Fund transfer list including Cooper Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Putnam City High School, and Putnam City West High School.

d. School Activity Fund Subaccount Request list for Putnam City West High School.

e. School Activity Fund-raisers including Mayfield Middle School, Volleyball Camp ($300.00).

f. Elementary Contracts including Wiley Post Elementary, OK Arts Council ($1,200.00/Artist-in-Residence).

g. Agreement with Oklahoma City-County Health Department and Putnam City School District.

h. Application for child care facility license for the Even Start infant and toddler room at the Putnam City Academy. $57,000.00 (project code 768)

i. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

j. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

k. Out of state trip:

Putnam City West journalism students to a workshop in Dallas, Texas, on July 8 – 12, 2001.

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. 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; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN – BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER.

Mrs. Johnson introduced Director of Information Technology Services, Mrs. Bettie Estes-Rickner, who presented the District Technology Plan to the Board for continuing participation in the federal e-rate program. All school districts have to keep a current technology plan on file with the State Department of Education. Putnam City’s first comprehensive technology plan was filed in 1998 and a new plan is required by May 31, 2001. This year the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Corporation, which monitors the e-rate program, has defined specific minimum elements to be included in the plan.

Goals and strategies for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education.
A professional development strategy to ensure that staff knows how to use technology to improve education.
An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software and other services that are needed to improve education.
A sufficient budget plan to acquire and support the district’s technology.
An evaluation process that enables the district to monitor progress toward goals.
The plan to be considered for the Board’s approval was developed with input and participation from the district technology committee, the district technology department and tech team, the

Superintendent’s leadership team, school site technology departments, teams, committees, and verticals, school site principals, and site technology integration specialists.

Mrs. Estes-Rickner introduced Linda Parsons, technology curriculum specialist. Mrs. Parsons introduced Brandon Hunter, Hefner Middle School science teacher, and two of Mr. Hunter’s students, Hunter Rhodes, and Amanda Ivey. The 7th grade students presented a web page they created entitled "Hefner’s Wild World Research Team 2001."

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the District Technology Plan as presented. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Mrs. LoPresto complimented the technology department and committee. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF SCHOOL MESSENGER SOFTWARE. ($27,493.00 PROJECT CODE 772).

School Messenger offers a Windows-based messaging program, which is capable of automatically sending personalized voice messages regarding absences. By simply installing the software, plugging the hardware unit into the back of the computer, a standard phone line can be used to notify parents of an absence. A message may also be customized to a selected group of students or an entire student body. The total cost of $27,493.00 will be secured from general fund project 772.

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the School Messenger Software. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Mrs. Jenison stated she hoped to see the School Messenger software available in the elementary schools as soon as possible. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE JUNE 4, 2001 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.

Mrs. Jenison made a motion to change the June 4, 2001 Regular Board of Education Meeting to Thursday, June 7, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #11 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON INTER-FUND CONTRACT BETWEEN GENERAL FUND (11) AND THE CHILD NUTRITION FUND (22).

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion to approve the inter-fund contract between General Fund 11 and the Child Nutrition Fund (22) ($600,000.00). Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #12 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM UPGRADE AT THE PC CENTER ($55,795.00 – 2000 BOND 32-277).

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the low bid from Grinnell Fire Protection for sprinkler system upgrade at the PC Center ($55,795.00 – 2000 Bond 32-277). Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #13 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL EDUCATION PLAN (CLEP).

Mrs. Johnson introduced Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Eugene Parsons. Dr. Parsons gave a brief overview of the Comprehensive Local Education Plan (CLEP).

The Comprehensive Local Education Plan (CLEP) focuses on district resources in areas of school improvement, professional development, capital improvement and alternative education.

The plan includes five goals:

Students will demonstrate responsible citizenship.
The school community will improve and expand avenues for effective communication.
The school community will continue to provide a safe environment to facilitate quality education.
Putnam City Schools will implement highly effective curriculum and instruction.
Putnam City Schools will use both traditional and non-traditional approaches to support academic and professional success for all students and staff.
Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Local Education Plan (CLEP) as presented. Mrs. Jenison seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #14 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BARLOW AND ASSOCIATES TO CONSULT ON THE 2001-2002 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. $5,000.00 (GENERAL FUND).

Mrs. LoPresto made a motion to approve a contract with Barlow and Associates to consult on the 2001-2002 Contract Negotiations $5,000.00 (General Fund). Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #15 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

Dr. Capps reported:

Wiley Post Elementary recently received the ASCA Honor Council Excellence Award. Wiley Post was one of forty-one schools in the nation to be recognized. The ASCA recognizes student councils nationwide for excellence in leadership, citizenship, school climate and community service.
The Oklahoma City Foundation has made a commitment to help our local schools and has committed $3,000.00 to each of our elementary schools. Some of our schools have taken advantage of their generosity and have benefited tremendously. The generosity hasn’t stopped at the elementary level, though, as Putnam City West High School has received $7,000.00 for landscaping improvements. Other benefactors have piggybacked with the OKC Foundation and have contributed funds as well as time to our schools. We owe them all a debt of gratitude.
Congratulations to five Putnam City High freshmen from the Biology 1 Honors class who applied for and have been accepted to attend summer science academies. Two students will go to Prairies to Peaks (only 16 in the state are chosen), two were accepted at OCCC DNA and Forensic School, and one is going to Duke University to study psychology.
Jeff Marshall’s crew of Project Hope students took third place in the sprint race, first place in the 62-mile race and first place in the cross country race from Kansas to Missouri. The competition was high school teams and a few college teams. Project Hope was the only alternative school in the competition and they're coming home as the nation’s best.
Putnam City North’s girls’ tennis team won the Class 5-A State Tennis Championship, as well as both of their doubles teams taking first place. Coach David Diefenderfer was named Girls’ Tennis Coach of the Year by the Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to Randy McKie and Michelle Rowland on their appointment as assistant principals at Putnam City North High School.

ITEM #16 – COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS.

Mrs. Sullivan congratulated Jeff Marshall of Project Hope for his positive influence with students. Mrs. Sullivan thanked district teachers and administrators for the great job they do for the district.

Mrs. LoPresto complimented the Mayfield Middle School choir and Mayfield’s music program. Mrs. LoPresto stated she enjoyed attending two district graduation ceremonies. Mrs. LoPresto wished district employees a good summer.

Mr. Stewart complimented Vernon Belcher for his talk to Putnam City High School seniors at graduation. Mr. Stewart said he enjoyed attending the district graduation ceremonies.

Mrs. Jenison said she enjoyed attending two district graduation ceremonies. Mrs. Jenison complimented the Reading Recovery graduation program. Mrs. Jenison praised Joan Lilly for her work as principal at Wiley Post Elementary.

Mrs. Johnson stated she enjoyed attending the HOST dinner and recognition ceremony at Western Oaks Elementary. Mrs. Johnson thanked the PTSA for their hard work in preparing the baccalaureate ceremonies at each high school. Mrs. Johnson thanked district teachers for their passion and praised them for making a difference in students’ lives. Mrs. Johnson wished everyone a restful summer.

ITEM #17 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON A MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. SECTION 307 (B)(1) AND (B)(7) AND FOR THE DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT OF AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL 25 O.S. SECTION 307 (B)(1).

Mr. Stewart made a motion at 7:12 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of the employment evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7) and for the discussion of appointment/employment of an assistant principal at Putnam City High School 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1). Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #18 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN MEETING AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD CLERK TO RECORD THE MINTUES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Mr. Stewart made a motion at 10:31 p.m. to return to open meeting and to request the Board Clerk to record the minutes of the executive session. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

Minutes of Executive Session: Board members, Melinda Johnson, Sue Sullivan, Gail LoPresto, Earl Stewart, and Julie Jenison; Dr. Ann Millerborg, and Dr. Jim Capps met in executive session for the purpose of the employment evaluation of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7) and for the discussion of appointment/employment of an assistant principal at Putnam City High School 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1).

No action was taken.

ITEM #19 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT/EMPLOY AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL.

Mrs. Jenison made a motion to employ Nick Migliorino as assistant principal at Putnam City High School. Mrs. Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.

ITEM #20 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION FOR NEW BUSINESS.

There was no new business.

ITEM #21 – CONDUCT A WORK SESSION ON HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK.

Mrs. Johnson stated the work session on High Schools That Work is pulled and postponed until the next meeting.

ITEM #22 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Mrs. Sullivan made a motion at 10:33 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Stewart, aye; Jenison, aye; Johnson, aye.