Patricia Balenseifen

The Board of Education meeting covered several business items, including the approval of a new agreement with Grand Life Photography for school photography services. The Board approved a subscription for tech help desk and maintenance ticketing software, discussed an agreement for student teacher practicum observations with Oklahoma Christian University, and established a new database administrator position to support data management. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved a revised list of professional development tutorial requirements mandated by the state, and reviewed the financial report, noting that the district is currently under budget. Finally, the Board addressed employment and re-employment of staff members.

The board considered and approved the lowest bid for the issuance of Taxable Combined Purpose Building Bonds. Piper Sandler & Company was selected as the lowest bidder with an interest rate of 4.186%. The board also authorized the formal resolution for the issuance of these bonds, which includes details regarding the form of the bonds, registration, and the designation of a registrar and paying agent.

The board discussed and took action on several items including service agreements with Grand Life Photography and Incident IQ, an Oklahoma Christian University school term agreement for student teaching, a job description for a Database Administrator position, and state-mandated professional development tutorial requirements. Additionally, the meeting addressed various fiscal and operational renewals for FY27, such as technology subscriptions, service agreements for therapy and support staff, district insurance, and district level service renewals. The agenda also included executive sessions concerning employment and re-employment of certified and support staff, along with financial reporting and organizational updates.

This Wellness Plan outlines Piedmont Public Schools' commitment to fostering health and well-being among students and staff, recognizing the crucial link between nutrition, physical activity, and academic achievement. The plan adopts the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, addressing ten key components including physical education, nutrition environment, health education, social and emotional climate, and employee wellness. It details specific guidelines and initiatives for nutrition standards, physical activity, school-based wellness activities, and policies regarding substance use on campus, with a goal to equip students with lifelong healthy habits and encourage staff to model these behaviors.

The meeting included a presentation on a construction update and action items concerning an Amira Reading Support subscription and a guaranteed maximum price amendment for science classroom renovations. The board reviewed and took action on several district policy revisions and adoptions, authorized a sweep account agreement with F&M Bank, and approved quotes for musical instruments. A broad consent agenda was considered, encompassing various service renewals, license agreements, and equipment subscriptions for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed personnel matters, including employment contracts and the appointment of an individual to a vacant board ward, and discussed the Superintendent's contract.