M I N U T E S of the Moore Board of Education Regular Meeting Room 122, Administrative Services Center December 14, 2009
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M I N U T E S of the Moore Board of Education Regular Meeting Room 122, Administrative Services Center December 14, 2009 Jamey Allen, President of the Board of Education, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. She then asked the Clerk to call the roll. Roll call was as follows: Leemaster Here Larsen Here Painter Here Wright Here Allen Here The opening flag salute was led by Mrs. Allen. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to adopt the agenda as presented with the inclusion of new business. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Under SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT, Mrs. Pierce, Assistant Supt. (in attendance due to superintendent’s absence), provided the following information: - Sixth grade students from Broadmoore and Apple Creek Elementary Schools were invited to Governor Henry’s office to decorate the office Christmas tree for 2009. The students were greeted by the office staff, had their pictures taken, and received a personalized tour of the governor’s office. - Broadmoore fourth graders made Veterans’ Day cards and delivered them to Moore’s VFW Hall, the Brand Senior Citizen’s Center, and the Oklahoma Veterans’ Retirement Center in Norman. - Central Elementary School’s fifth graders invited parents to attend a Colonial Fair on December 4th. Students demonstrated different types of occupations that were prevalent during colonial times. Examples included metal and leather works, candle making, basket making, etc. - Fairview Elementary School’s sixth graders partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Ag in the Classroom and filmed a promotional segment for a new exercise video program. The promotional segment will air on January 20th at 3 p.m. on PBS. Minutes 12/14/09 Page 2 - Apple Creek’s classrooms were filmed last week for the February showing of News 9’s Bus Stop Forecast. Three students asked weather questions. Those questions will be answered on the air by the meteorologist. - Fifty extraordinary students from across the state were selected to serve on the 2010 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Congratulations to Darian Dean of Moore High School for being selected for this advisory council from our school district. - Congratulations to Chris Jensen, Southmoore High School head football coach, for being named the District 6A-1 Coach of the Year. In addition, congratulations to the following student athletes who received honors by being named to the District 6A-1 All District Football Team and the Mid-State Conference Team: From Moore High School: Chris Clark Dalton Hilliard Chase Carter Aries Browning Matt Sartori From Southmoore High School: Austin Haywood (Co-offensive Player of the Year) Kimes Gilbert Mason Myers Nyko Symonds Julian Wilson George Mallett Ryan Long Zach Boren Derek Serowski Kyle Buckley Ryland Widener Sam York Mid-State Conference: Stanley West, Tanner Harper, Kevin Rodriquez, Michael Glover, and Brian Self. Under COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, the following individuals addressed the board: 1. Linda Bell, Subj: Use of Westmoore Gyms 2. John Branum, Subj: Proposed adoption of “Initial Assignment Method” as an alternative to the traditional redistricting methods used in years past. Minutes 12/14/09 Page 3 3. Mariam Alavinejad – Ronck, Subj: Appeal decision 4. Danny Hogue, Subj: Redistricting areas of Broadmoore to new elementary school After Mrs. Bell spoke, there was discussion concerning her request to use the Westmoore gyms and past requests, as well. Mrs. Allen stated she would like Mrs. Bell to offer the opportunity of fundraising through the scheduling of AAU basketball tournaments to all three high schools. She also stated she would like to stay away from scheduling tournaments on Sunday or Wednesday nights if at all possible. During Ms. Alavinejad-Ronck’s speaking, Mrs. Allen informed her that due to the confidential nature of her topic, Mrs. Pierce would call her the next day to set up a meeting to discuss her issue. After Mr. Hogue spoke, Mrs. Allen informed him that Mr. Romines would visit with him concerning the subject. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to approve all items listed on the CONSENT AGENDA. Prior to the vote being taken, however, Dr. Leemaster commented on items H and I. He stated that in the future he felt the district should discourage holding events on Sunday. Mr. Franks, Athletic Director, provided information on the subject of clinics and tournaments and Sunday scheduling. Mr. Wright asked Mr. Davidson a question concerning item M. Mr. Davidson stated he would follow up on Mr. Wright’s question and report back to him. Mrs. Allen asked Mr. Cobb, Curriculum Director, several questions concerning item V. Mr. Cobb answered Mrs. Allen’s questions. After discussion ended, the vote on the CONSENT AGENDA was as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Under BOARD REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION: Mr. Jim Hodges and Eric Koslowski of The Hodges Group presented the architectural plans for the fine arts center at Moore High School. Mr. Mike Abla of Holleyman Associates presented the architectural plans for the gymnasium/wrestling/band addition at Westmoore High School. Mr. Steve Sanders of Sanders, Bledsoe, and Hewitt, CPAs presented the 2008-2009 financial audit of the school district. Minutes 12/14/09 Page 4 Mr. Ronnie Freeman, Chairperson of the District Redistricting Committee, presented redistricting recommendations. Pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307(B) (5), motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Mr. Wright to meet in executive session to hear and discuss an appeal of the suspension of a student, herewith designated as Student A to protect the confidentiality of student records, and in accordance with 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1) and (2), to remain in executive session after hearing the appeal of the suspension, to discuss items D and E under BOARD ACTION, to discuss any or all of the items listed on the PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA, and to discuss employee contract negotiations. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. The board entered executive session at 7:37 p.m. Upon return from executive session, roll call was as follows: Leemaster Here Larsen Here Painter Here Wright Here Allen Here Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to return to open session. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Open session reconvened at 8:57 p.m. In accordance with a request to postpone the appeal hearing by the parent of Student A, motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Mr. Wright to table indefinitely action to uphold, deny, or modify the suspension of Student A. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Minutes 12/14/09 Page 5 Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to approve the following attendance boundaries for the new elementary school to be located on Santa Fe Avenue: Beginning at I-35 and Franklin Road, proceed north to S.W. 19th Street; proceed west one mile to Santa Fe. Avenue; proceed south one-half mile to the southern-most boundary of Briarwood Elementary School; proceed west to S. Western Avenue; proceed north one mile to the southern-most edge of the Eastlake Elementary School boundary; proceed west to S. Pennsylvania Ave; proceed south to Franklin Road; proceed east to I-35. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to approve the following attendance boundaries for the new elementary school to be located on Bryant Avenue: Beginning at Franklin Road proceed north on Bryant Ave. to S.E. 19th Street; proceed west, north and east back to Bryant Avenue to include that portion of 18th Street S.E. to Evans Court and including Evans Court as well as that portion of 17th Street S.E. that is accessible from Bryant Avenue; proceed north on Bryant to N.E. 12th Street; proceed east to Sunnylane Road; proceed south to 4th Street (S.E. 134th Street); proceed east on S.E. 134th Street following Broadmoore Elementary School boundaries south to Franklin Road; proceed west to Bryant Ave. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Mr. Wright to appoint Susie Pierce as Deputy Superintendent and set the salary for the position at $98,000.00. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Minutes 12/14/09 Page 6 Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to appoint Mr. Jeff Horn as Executive Director of Operations and set the salary for the position at $87,580.00 plus benefits. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0. After explanation by Mr. Rick Cobb, Curriculum Director, as well as John Davidson and Sue Meuser of the Technology Department, motion was made by Mr. Larsen and seconded by Dr. Leemaster to approve the addition of a course entitled, Game Design and Development Course to be piloted at Brink and Central Junior High Schools and Southmoore High School with the proposed course to replace sections of Computer Education I and II. Vote as follows: Leemaster Yes Larsen Yes Painter Yes Wright Yes Allen Yes Motion carried 5-0.