Cordell School District 78

The meeting included announcements regarding the elementary academic teams placing at District and Regionals, as well as elementary wrestlers' placings. Discussions covered basketball districts, the OSSAA District 9 meeting, and a new Board member workshop. The financial statement was reviewed, showing revenue and expenditures. The board approved a contract to employ a cafeteria worker, a substitute contract, Oklahoma Excel grant stipends, a lease purchase agreement for school buses and a driver's education vehicle, a contract for speech services, and leave for an employee from the Leave Sharing Program.

The meeting included a presentation of audit findings, reports from the principals on student activities and events, and a discussion about virtual town hall workshops. The financial report was reviewed, including monthly revenue, expenditures, encumbrances, and the general fund balance. The board approved several consent agenda items, an extra duty contract for a bus driver, authorized the superintendent's signature on investment certificates of deposit, and approved contracts for substitute teachers. Additionally, they approved a leave sharing program and an extra duty contract for attendance office duties. Following a discussion on COVID-19 safety protocols, a motion was made to mandate masks at all indoor events associated with Cordell Public Schools.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. Summer repairs were reported as near completion, and the football field had been top dressed. The board approved a consent agenda that included general fund and child nutrition encumbrances, treasurer's and investment reports, and the designation of receiving agents. They also approved the renewal of a lease-purchase agreement, Children's Internet Protection Act compliance, and increases to lunch and breakfast prices. Additionally, the board approved membership into the Organization for Rural Oklahoma Schools, contracts for deaf education/visual impairment consultation services, occupational therapist services, physical therapist services, and psychometric services. They adopted a resolution to endorse the CCOSA Blended/Virtual Learning Framework, approved a temporary contract for a cafeteria worker/custodian, twelve-month contracts, and a contract for speech-language therapy.

The meeting included a discussion of the school report card, which showed overall grades for elementary, junior high, and high school. The financial report indicated expenditures exceeding revenue. The board approved a consent agenda with several financial encumbrances and reports. A bonus for all school employees was approved, along with the 2020-21 school calendar and board meeting dates for 2020. Stipends for teachers developing or using digital curriculum were also approved. The board agreed to close an activity account and transfer the balance to another account. An executive session was held to discuss the employment of positions and the evaluation of the Superintendent, which was subsequently accepted. The resignation of a board member was accepted, and the board seat was declared vacant.

The meeting addressed summer repairs and enrollment dates for the Junior High/High School. The financial report was reviewed, showing insurance payments and a general fund carryover. The board approved the 2019-2020 salary schedules for cafeteria, custodial, and building secretaries, as well as teacher's aides and special needs aides. The board convened in executive session to discuss employment and contracts for certified staff for the Blended Learning Academy and contracts for the Elementary and Junior High/High School Principals. Contracts were approved for the Blended Learning Academy and the Elementary and Junior High/High School Principals.