MINUTES

Locust Grove Board of Education

302 East Joe Koelsch

Locust Grove, OK 74352

May 12, 2014 6:00 p.m.

The Locust Grove Board of Education met in regular session on May 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Office Building at 302 East Joe Koelsch, Locust Grove, OK 74352.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the President, Rick Condit. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call:

Members Present: Rick Condit, Andrew Snell, Mike Stone, Cyndi Moore, Rick Pierce

Visitors Present: See attached list

Open Forum/Public Comment

  1. Johnny Cook – Addressed the Board and community members present concerning his non reemployment as High School Wrestling Coach.
  2. Dusty Rogers spoke in support of Basketball and Wrestling Coach
  3. Sydney Pierce – Presented folder containing letters from students to the Board of Education on the nonreemployment of coaches
  4. Dale Patterson – Spoke in support of HS Basketball Coach
  5. Verla Fletcher – Spoke in support of HS Basketball Coach
  6. Justin Littlebear, Tucker Phillips, Parker McCurdy, and Tyler Hurry spoke in support of HS Basketball Coach
  7. Leah Hurry – Proposed question to Board, but was stopped by President for not following rules of public participation at Board Meetings. Brought up concern of City approval for ELC Building. Voiced concern student numbers and loss of faculty members.
  8. Terry Cooper – Spoke in support of HS Basketball Coach and was not aware of City approval for ELC Building.

Mr. Hall presented employee of the month award to Tracy Moore.

Superintendent’s Report:

  1. Revenue Chart5. State Legislative Update
  2. Cash Flow6. 3rd grade reading results
  3. Child Nutrition
  4. State Revenue

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Mike Stone to approve contract with Summit Pediatrics Therapies for 2014-2015. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Andrew Snell to approve open transfers for 2014-2015. (attached) Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Cyndi Moore to approve elementary fundraiser for end of year photo booth. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Andrew Snell to convene in executive session at 7:13 p.m. for purpose of discussing the hiring of personnel for 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to Oklahoma Statute Title 25, Section 307 (B) (1).

Acknowledge return to open session by President, Rick Condit.

Statement of executive session minutes read by Andrew Snell.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Rick Pierce to accept resignation of Amy Brown. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Andrew Snell and second by Mike Stone to approve employee’s request for permission to ask for donated sick days. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Discussion was held on current copier lease contract. Ben Parker presented bids to the Board. Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Cyndi Moore to approve copier least for remainder of 2013-2014 and for 2014-2105 with Tulsa Office Solutions. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Andrew Snell and second by Cyndi Moore to employ Marsha Whalen as Part Time Dean at the Early Learning Center for 2014-2015. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Mike Stone and second by Rick Pierce to employ Shirley Cowan as Part Time Dean at the Middle School. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Andrew Snell and second by Cyndi Moore to employ Daniel Stokes as High School Dean for 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Cyndi Moore and second by Rick Pierce to employ Jamie Ross as Upper Elementary Counselor/Dean for the 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes ;Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Mike Stone to employ Certified Employees as submitted for 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Mike Stone and second by Andrew Snell to employ Donnie Curtis as Teacher Assistant and Head Wrestling Coach for 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Mike Stone and second by Andrew Snell to employ Rachel Casto, Tammy Cunningham and Jessica Johnson as Upper Elementary Teachers for 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Cyndi Moore and second Andrew Snell to employ Jeff Brown as Summer Driver’s Ed Instructor for 2013-2014. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Andrew Snell and Rick Pierce to employ Erwin Starts as High School Teacher and Assistant Football Coach for 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Cyndi Moore to approve 5% special ed pay for Shelli Lamons for 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

Motion made by Andrew Snell and second by Mike Stone to approve consent agenda items A-E:

  1. Minutes of April 4 and April 14, 2014
  2. Treasurer’s Report
  3. General Fund Encumbrances #544 to 580 and changes for a net increase to $11,432,637.89 for the 2013-2014 school year
  4. No new Building fund encumbrances
  5. Locust Grove I-17 Activity Fund Account report for April 2014

Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

No new business.

Motion made by Rick Condit and second by Rick Pierce to adjourn at 10:37 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Pierce, yes; Moore, yes; Stone, yes; Snell, yes; Condit, yes.

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Rick Condit, PresidentCyndi Moore, Clerk

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Minutes Clerk