Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 14, 2020. The board approved a consent agenda covering routine items including minutes, financial reports, and booster club sanctionings, with one item (minutes of an emergency meeting) pulled for a separate vote. They also approved Fairview Elementary's request to purchase 95 Chromebooks and three carrier carts for student use.

• Approved purchase of 95 Chromebooks and 3 carrier carts for Fairview Elementary
• Sanctioned booster clubs for Highland East Jr High choir, Southmoore High band, track/cross country, and Community Fund for Moore Schools
• Acknowledged November FY21 Financial Report and purchase order report
• Approved minutes of November 9 regular meeting; separate vote on November 11 emergency meeting minutes
• Community involvement period allowed public comment for 30 minutes

The Board of Education approved a new policy regarding anaphylaxis procedures and authorized several personnel actions. The board also approved the consent agenda and minutes from a previous emergency meeting.

• Approved new board policy #7150.1 'Anaphylaxis Policy and Procedures' (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Deanna Wasson as Licensed Professional Counselor/Social Worker (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda excluding item 8.03 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 11, 2020 Emergency Board Meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Emergency Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to declare an emergency and approve a resolution due to extensive flood damage from a fire suppression line break at Highland East Jr. High on November 10, 2020. The board may act on this item as well as adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• Declaration of emergency and resolution for flood damage from fire suppression line break at Highland East Jr. High
• Flood damage occurred on November 10, 2020, including structural damage
• Meeting held as emergency board meeting on November 11, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
• Agenda posted on district website and notice given to Cleveland County Clerk

The Board of Education declared an emergency following a fire suppression line break on November 10, 2020. This action addresses extensive structural and flood damage at Highland East Junior High.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved Declaration of Emergency and Resolution for flood damage at Highland East Jr. High (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to hear a budget presentation from Chief Financial Officer B.J. Ryan. The board approved a consent agenda including technology contracts: a $24,909 VMware renewal and $78,000 for iPad data connectivity. Also approved were booster club sanctions for multiple schools and a McKinney-Vento transportation agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools.

• Budget presentation by CFO B.J. Ryan
• Approval of VMware technical support renewal for $24,909 (Technology Bond Funds)
• Approval of iPad data connectivity purchase for $78,000 (Tech Bond Funds)
• Approval of McKinney-Vento Transportation Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools
• Sanctioning of booster clubs for MHS Choir, MHS Boys' Soccer, MHS Vo Ag, SHS Golf, and SHS Pom

The Board of Education approved the FY21 budget, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and the addition of an Ethnic Studies course to the curriculum. The board also voted to delete a policy regarding teleconference meetings and approved personnel actions.

• Approved FY21 Budget (3-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar (3-0)
• Approved addition of Ethnic Studies course to curriculum (3-0)
• Approved deletion of Board Policy #1010 regarding teleconference meetings (3-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (3-0)
• Approved resignations of support employees Megan Horton and Shannon Robidoux (3-0)
• Decided not to enter into executive session (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met and approved a consent agenda covering routine items including minutes, financial reports, purchase orders, and service agreements. Two sets of minutes were pulled for separate votes and passed. The board also heard a superintendent's report and held a public comment period.

• Approved minutes of Sept. 14 regular and Sept. 30 special board meetings after separate votes
• Service contract with Tara Moore, LCSW for counseling at Moore High School
• Service agreement with Suzie Price, LPC for counseling services
• Acknowledged September FY21 financial report
• Approved purchase order report for payment

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda and personnel actions, including the resignations of two support employees. The meeting also included a superintendent's report on district activities and facility updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with exceptions for items 8.02 and 8.03 (5-0)
• Approved September 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 30, 2020 Special Board Meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Decided not to enter executive session (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignations of support employees Tina Davidson and Chrysta Lewis (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met for a special meeting to act on the 2020-2021 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The board unanimously approved the budget document. Other items were procedural, including call to order, roll call, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Approved the 2020-2021 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of the 2019-2020 fiscal year (unanimous vote)
• Meeting held at Administrative Service Center, 1500 S.E. 4th Street, Moore OK

The Board of Education approved the school district's financial documents for the previous and upcoming fiscal years. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved the School District's 2020-2021 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (4-0)
• Adopted the agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

This is a regular board meeting with procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comments. The board will hear a presentation on dropout and college remediation reports. The main action is approval of a consent agenda containing routine financial reports, purchase orders, new school activity accounts, and a $10,000 fund transfer.

• Presentation on dropout and college remediation reports by Asst. Supt. David Peak
• Consent agenda includes August FY21 financial report and purchase order report
• New School Activity accounts for Central Jr. High Native American Club, Highland East Jr. High TSA, Southridge Jr. High TSA
• Transfer of $10,000 from Briarwood Elementary Bear Den account to student activity account
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2020 regular board meeting

The Board approved updated facility use priorities and designated the ACT for Spring 2021 juniors. Other actions included approving Title I site plans and several personnel appointments and changes. The Board also approved annual dropout and college remediation reports.

• Suspended portions of Board Policy #4160 to limit district facility usage to specific Class I, II, and III groups (4-0)
• Designated the ACT for district juniors in Spring 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Title I Site Plans for School Year 2020-2021 (4-0)
• Approved annual Dropout and College Remediation Reports (4-0)
• Appointed Corinne Moody as Deputy Minutes Clerk (4-0)
• Approved hiring Chandler Dawson as Head Boys' Soccer Coach at Westmoore High School (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved open transfer for senior Elva Guerra (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education acted on a consent agenda covering routine items, including approval of July 2020 minutes, a July FY21 financial report, a purchase order report, and sanctioning of nine booster clubs for Westmoore, Southmoore, and Moore high schools. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report, community involvement time, and a mask requirement due to COVID-19.

• Approval of July FY21 Financial Report
• Sanctioning of Westmoore High School basketball booster club
• Sanctioning of Southmoore High School special athletes booster club
• Sanctioning of Moore High School cheer booster club
• Approval of purchase order report

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 13, 2020, focusing on reorganization after a board election. The board swore in newly elected member Jennifer Statler, elected Amy Reeves as President and Allison Richey as Vice President, and confirmed Vicki Brickman as Clerk. The consent agenda, covering routine items such as purchase orders, contracts for speech services, a steamer replacement, and student open transfers, was approved in one vote.

• Jennifer Statler sworn into Board Seat #5 following annual election
• Amy Reeves elected Board President, Allison Richey elected Vice President
• Continuation of contract with Ashley Shell/Splendid Speech LLC for speech services
• Bid awarded to Oklahoma Restaurant Supply for $17,654.34 for a steamer at Oakridge Elementary
• Approval of open transfers for six students

The Board of Education elected its President, Vice President, and Clerk. Members approved several principal recommendations and personnel changes, and voted on multiple board policy revisions and suspensions.

• Elected Amy Reeves as President (5-0)
• Elected Allison Richey as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Vicki Brickman as Clerk (5-0)
• Reinstated Board Policy #1070 regarding Public Participation (5-0)
• Suspended Board Policy #2155 regarding School and Classroom Visitation (5-0)
• Approved revisions for consideration to policies #5155, #7045, #7055, and #7060 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Penny Clark as Assistant High School Principal at Southmoore (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 24, 2020, and approved a consent agenda of routine items. These included approval of minutes, purchase orders, booster club sanctioning, fund transfers, curriculum materials, and multiple contracts and purchases. Notable approvals include a roofing contract, portable building contracts, and $62,900 in football uniforms for Moore, Southmoore, and Westmoore high schools.

• Approved year 2 of a 3-year contract with Universal Roofing for district-wide roofing services for 2020/21.
• Approved continuing contract with Williams Scotman for portable classrooms at Westmoore and Moore High Schools.
• Approved football uniform purchases: $20,900 for Moore HS, $21,000 for Southmoore HS, $21,000 for Westmoore HS.
• Approved temporary extension of booster club sanctioning date and sanctioned Highland East Jr High Cheer booster club.
• Approved EL curriculum materials quote from Ballard & Tighe.

The Board of Education approved the hiring of a Systems Administrator and six School Psychology Resource Specialists. The board also approved the general consent agenda and the personnel consent agenda.

• Approved recommendation of Robert Coggins for Systems Administrator (3-0)
• Approved recommendation of Amy Boecker, Angela Caler, Misty Johnson, Moran Lingerfelt, Morgan Mackert, and Tara Smith for School Psychology Resource Specialists (3-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Decided not to enter into an executive session (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on instruction plans for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes routine items such as minutes, purchase orders, and financial reports, as well as several child nutrition contracts totaling over $1.5 million. Board discussion and action may include approval of these items and other administrative matters.

• Presentation on 'Instruction for the 2020-2021 School Year' by Academic Dean Shannon Thompson
• Award of dairy products bid to Hiland Dairy Company for $1,100,000
• Award of produce bid to Buddy's Produce for $350,000
• Award of bread-bakery bid to Bimbo Bakery Company for $135,000
• Approval of deregulation application for Night Alternative Education Program for 2020-2023

The Board approved the 1080-hour instructional calendar for the 2020-2021 school year and ratified two negotiated employee agreements. Members also adopted a resolution condemning racism and approved a hazardous mitigation plan with the City of Moore.

• Approved 1080-Hour Instructional Year Calendar for 2020-2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Condemning Racism and Affirming the District's Commitment to an Inclusive School Environment for All (5-0)
• Approved City of Moore/Moore Public Schools Hazardous Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Ratified 2020-2021 Negotiated Agreement with The Education Association of Moore (5-0)
• Ratified 2020-2021 Negotiated Agreement with Education Support Professionals of Moore (5-0)
• Approved step increases for various principal and academic resource positions (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 24, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a district insurance presentation and then act on a consent agenda containing 43 routine items. Key actions include approving a $393,390 purchase and installation of air conditioning on all route buses using Transportation Bond funds, renewing multiple technology contracts, and authorizing temporary appropriations for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Purchase and install air conditioning on all route buses at a total cost of $393,390 using Transportation Bond funds
• Renewal of Gaggle safety management services for Google Drive at $66,000 from Technology Bond
• Renewal of JAMF (Casper Suite) maintenance and support at $40,144 from Technology Bond
• District-wide security, fire/life safety, and elevator monitoring through Wiring Solutions at $24,264 annually from General Funds
• Agreement with Infinite Campus for Online Registration Prime at $30,525 from Technology Software Bond

The Board approved several new administrative and teaching appointments, including four head principals and three curriculum technology specialists. They also voted to update job descriptions and salary scales for maintenance and technology roles. The Superintendent reported that traditional commencement ceremonies are postponed to June or July due to health guidelines.

• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved adjunct teachers Casey Lambert and Natalie Morris (5-0)
• Approved revisions to job descriptions for Curriculum Technology Specialist, Director of Maintenance/Warehouse, Assistant Director of Maintenance/Warehouse, and Career Specialist (5-0)
• Added Curriculum Technology Specialist and Assistant Director of Maintenance/Warehouse to 'Set By Board' Salary Scale (5-0)
• Approved Laura Rousseau, Brittney Edwards, Heather Grive, and Rachel McNear as Head Principals (5-0)
• Approved Jim Lawson, Teresa Seabolt, and Wendy Argenbright as Curriculum Technology Specialists (5-0)
• Approved Rachel Travis, James Lingo, and Tim Grantham as head coaches (5-0)
• Approved all recommendations on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met via videoconference due to COVID-19 and approved a consent agenda. Key approvals included the purchase of Odysseyware Online Curriculum for $78,750 and new cafeteria furniture for Moore High School for $84,280. Other items covered a BadgePass service agreement, fund transfers, and renewals of aftercare programs and the Canvas learning management system.

• Purchase of Odysseyware Online Curriculum at $78,750 (three-year contract, technology bond funds)
• New cafeteria furniture for Moore High School from Thompson Educational Furnishings at $84,280.70 (bond funds)
• BadgePass online service agreement for hardware at $13,300
• Transfer of $35,000 from Heritage Trails Elementary day care account to student activity account for technology and supplies
• Renewal of before/aftercare programs at 24 elementary schools for 2020-2021

The Board approved two contracts with AGP for school additions and future bond issues. Members also approved revisions to the anti-discrimination policy and several athletic coaching appointments.

• Approved $134,000 AGP contract for Bryant Elementary classroom additions (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 AGP contract for future bond issue architectural services (5-0)
• Approved proposed revisions to Board Policy #1280 Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation (5-0)
• Approved Greg George as Southmoore High School Athletic Facilitator (5-0)
• Approved Zachary George as Southmoore High School Head Wrestling Coach (5-0)
• Approved Audra Landers as Southmoore High School Head Volleyball Coach (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved paying all support employee salaries and benefits through June 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board also authorized the superintendent to suspend any board policy hindering operations during the emergency, and suspended specific policies on board governance and meeting procedures.

• Approved payment of support employee salaries and benefits through June 30, 2020 (emergency COVID-19 action)
• Authorized superintendent to suspend any board policy hindering district operations during declared emergencies
• Suspended Board Policy 1085 (Board Policies) immediately
• Suspended portions of Board Policy 1005 (Meetings of the Board) regarding meeting place and notice requirements

The Board approved continued salaries and benefits for support employees through June 30, 2020. Several board policies were suspended or modified to allow for teleconference meetings and flexible scheduling during the pandemic. The Board also authorized a request for a one-year extension for emergency certified teachers.

• Approved payment of support employee salaries and benefits through June 30, 2020 (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to suspend board policies hindering district operations during emergencies (5-0)
• Suspended Board Policy 1085, 'Board Policies' (5-0)
• Suspended portions of Board Policy 1005 regarding meeting place and timing (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to change board meeting date, time, and place as needed (5-0)
• Adopted new policy for Board of Education Meetings via Teleconference or Videoconference (5-0)
• Suspended Board Policy 1070, 'Public Participation at Board Meetings' (5-0)
• Authorized request to State Board of Education for one-year extension for emergency certified teachers (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on March 18, 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The board granted 10 days of administrative leave to support employees during school closure and authorized the superintendent to take additional emergency actions. It also approved a resolution to postpone the Board Seat #5 election from April 7 to June 30, 2020.

• Granted 10 days administrative leave for support employees during COVID-19 closure
• Authorized superintendent to implement all necessary emergency actions
• Approved resolution to change Board Seat #5 election from April 7 to June 30, 2020
• Superintendent presented information on state/national emergencies, waivers, and education services
• All actions carried unanimously by the five board members

The Board approved 10 days of administrative leave for district support employees during the COVID-19 school closure. The Superintendent was authorized to implement necessary emergency actions, and the board requested to move the Seat #5 election date to June 30, 2020.

• Approved 10 workdays of administrative leave for district support employees (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to implement necessary emergency actions during school closure (5-0)
• Approved resolution to amend Board Seat #5 election date to June 30, 2020 (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting and acted on the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial reports, and contracts. The board separately disapproved item 8.22, a SJH Robotics trip, because the team did not qualify for the World competition. The board also received a presentation from a Templeton Demographics representative.

• Disapproved SJH Robotics trip (Item 8.22) after team failed to qualify for World competition
• Approved $52,320 license agreement with Employee Evaluation Systems for teacher/principal evaluation (OKTLE/SEES)
• Approved contract proposal with Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett CPAs for FY20 audit
• Approved counseling service contracts with Brandt Ratcliff and England Counseling for MPS staff
• Presentation by Templeton Demographics representative (Item 7.01)

The Board approved the appointment of a new high school principal and passed a personnel agenda. They also updated a curriculum technology job description and denied a robotics trip. Several employee resignations and leaves of absence were approved.

• Approved Joseph Ross as Head Principal at Westmoore High School (5-0)
• Disapproved SJH Robotics trip (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Job Description 2.25, Curriculum Technology Specialist (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Approved leaves of absence for Zachary Grimm and Courtney Nelson (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Breanna Roach (5-0)
• Approved resignations of Iralee Branson and Kelly Fox (5-0)
• Approved Amy Critchfield for temporary shuttle bus driver employment (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider multiple financial actions. They approved a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health for student counseling, and authorized the issuance of $20,120,000 in General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and $1,600,000 in taxable Building Bonds. They also discussed a $300,000 extension for pre-planning services for district architectural projects.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for student counseling
• Extension for pre-planning services by AGP (Abla Griffin Partnership) at $300,000 from bond fund
• Award $20,120,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2020, to lowest bidder
• Resolution for issuance of $20,120,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds
• Award $1,600,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2020, to lowest bidder

The Board approved the issuance of two sets of general obligation bonds totaling $21,720,000. Members also approved a student counseling agreement and a $300,000 contract for project pre-planning services.

• Approved MOU with Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for student counseling (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 bond fund extension for AGP pre-planning services (5-0)
• Awarded $20,120,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2020, to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for issuance of $20,120,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2020 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,600,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2020, to Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for issuance of $1,600,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2020 (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on the MPSOne Student Laptop Handbook, outlining district policy for the upcoming 1:1 laptop initiative. The board will also act on a consent agenda containing routine items such as financial reports, purchase orders, school activity fund transfers, donations, and approval of the annual surplus auction.

• Presentation of MPSOne Student Laptop Handbook for the 1:1 laptop initiative
• Transfer of $90,000 from South Lake Elementary to student activity account for materials
• Acceptance of $13,216 donation from Community Fund for Moore Schools for LED lighting
• Acceptance of $8,000 donation from Oakridge PTA for playground fence ($12,680 total; balance from school activity funds)
• Annual surplus auction scheduled for June 13, 2020 at the supply warehouse (220 S.E. 4th Street, Moore)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board will adopt the meeting agenda, hear the superintendent's report, and present the FY19 financial audit by Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, CPAs. The board will then consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, a December FY20 financial report, a purchase order report, and several staff travel requests. Community members will have a brief public comment period.

• Presentation of Annual Financial Audit for FY19 by Jeff Hewett (Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, CPAs, LLC)
• December FY20 Financial Report acknowledgment
• Purchase Order Report approval
• Westmoore High School Band trip to Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO (April 24‑26, 2020)
• Central Jr. High Choir trip to Branson, MO (June 4‑7, 2020)

The Board authorized the sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and Building Bonds for 2020. Members also approved a financial advisory contract with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and acknowledged the FY19 annual financial audit.

• Approved sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2020 (4-0)
• Approved sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2020 (4-0)
• Approved Financial Advisory Services Contract with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. (4-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of FY19 Annual Financial Audit (4-0)
• Approved annual bonus for National Board Certification for eligible staff (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Amy Heugel as HQ Teacher Asst. and Brinlea Mashburn as substitute (4-0)
• Approved resignations of Penny Canada Phillips, Roshan Ephraim, Joley Flowers, Marilyn Hood, Kelly McConnell, and Gage Morrow (4-0)