Vickie Penson

The board meeting agenda included several key topics, such as the recognition of Jefferson Elementary School, central office reports, and a public hearing regarding the 2018-2019 fiscal year estimate of needs and budget. Business requiring board action included the approval of various agreements and contracts with external partners, a joint use of facilities agreement with the City of Shawnee, and an executive session for property appraisal and employment matters. The board also addressed support personnel hiring, professional development travel requests, and miscellaneous consent items including financial reports and organizational sanctioning.

The board discussed central office reports and consent docket items, including retirements, resignations, transfers, and lease purchase agreement renewals. Key business items included the authorization of non-payable checks, approval of various contracts for services such as lawn maintenance and drug screening, and revisions to the 2018-2019 school calendar. The board also reviewed resolutions related to lease/purchase agreements. During an executive session, the board discussed property acquisitions, student records, and the employment of administrative, certified, and support personnel.

The Board discussed and took action on several items including a K20 strategic plan presentation, revisions to student and staff handbooks, and various agreements and contracts with external service providers for the upcoming school year. Additional business included the approval of E-Rate funding bids, a request for a sanitary sewer line easement on district property, and policy revisions. The Board also reviewed financial matters related to ground lease and purchase agreements, as well as the designation of paving projects funded by sales tax. Finally, the Board addressed personnel actions, including hiring, transfers, and assignments for certified and support staff for the new school year.

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of administrative and operational topics, including a report on student academic performance and remediation, as well as a range of consent docket items such as resignations, treasurer reports, encumbrance registers, and various contractual and travel requests. The board discussed business requiring action regarding an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and conducted an executive session to address property acquisition and the employment of certified and support personnel. Additionally, the meeting included personnel actions for various staff positions and roles across the district.

The meeting included the administration of the oath of office for board members, reorganization of the board, and the presentation of a plaque to an outgoing member. Key business actions included the approval of out-of-state travel requests, professional service agreements for auditing and accounting software, and authorization to pay construction management and architecture fees. The Board also addressed the solicitation of bids for elementary school renovation and paving projects, HVAC improvements, and E-rate funding for technology. Additionally, the Board initiated the process for issuing building bonds and conducted an executive session to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters, resulting in the approval of various administrative, certified, and support staff appointments.