Kathy Johnson

The Board of Education meeting covered a wide array of administrative and operational items. Key topics included a bond construction update, a monthly budget report, and the approval of various 2021-2022 service and renewal agreements covering areas such as medical services, fire safety, software, maintenance, and therapeutic services for students. The board also approved the naming of the Innovation Lab at Westside Elementary, processed various payments and contract amendments for bond projects, and accepted property, casualty, and workers' compensation insurance proposals. Additionally, the board finalized a paid holiday schedule for support staff, reviewed departmental updates, and entered into an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation. New business included the approval of tree maintenance services.

The board meeting agenda included procedural items such as public comments and superintendent reports featuring student recognition and budget updates. The general consent agenda comprised personnel employment actions, various overnight trip requests for student teams, and renewals for purchasing and curriculum agreements. Superintendent services covered the approval of out-of-state travel, temporary appropriations, student club fundraising, academic calendar modifications, budget estimate increases, professional service contracts for therapies, and the revision of library material policies. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the rehiring of certified teachers and the evaluation of the superintendent in executive session.

The Board discussed and approved various items including student recognition, a monthly budget report, and a general consent agenda encompassing personnel actions, field trip requests, and numerous service renewals and contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the Board approved the extension of the Superintendent's contract, various out-of-state student travel requests, a negotiation team, transportation contracts, a cooperative activities program, a professional development purchase agreement, and salary schedules for child nutrition. Policy updates were finalized, including new policies on restroom usage, and amendments to leave, school closure, and wellness policies. The naming of the Claremore Gymnasium was approved, and the Board conducted an executive session regarding personnel rehires and a superintendent evaluation before returning to open session to authorize rehires.

The Board received updates regarding bond construction projects, operations facilities, child nutrition, and the monthly budget. Consent agenda items included various annual contracts, renewals, and software agreements. Key actions taken included appointing a new board member, authorizing bond issue payments, approving a resolution for general obligation combined purpose, and finalizing custodial and academic service contracts. Additionally, the Board approved a transportation bond fund, sanctioned booster clubs, authorized fundraisers, adjusted adult lunch prices, and adopted a re-entry plan for the school year. Personnel actions, including employment and resignations for certified and support staff, were addressed following an executive session. Finally, the Board accepted a bid and awarded a construction contract for the Will Rogers Junior High School building.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the purchase order register for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years, as well as the renewal of the DocuSign agreement and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services School-Based Services agreement. Additionally, the board will discuss and vote on the approval of various school-authorized communication platforms used by staff for student interaction.