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Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2021

18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on consent agenda with student travel requests

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of November FY22 financial report, purchase orders, and several out-of-state student travel requests for competitions. The board will also hear a superintendent's report and community comments.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

CFO to present budget; board to approve consent agenda including cheer trips

The board will hear a budget presentation from CFO B.J. Ryan. A consent agenda with routine items—including financial reports, purchase orders, new career tech courses (Entrepreneurship Awareness and Entrepreneurship), and approval of cheer squad trips to the NCA Competition in Dallas—will be voted on as a block. A public comment period and superintendent's report are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M+ roofing project for 19 elementary schools

The Board of Education approved the FY22 Budget by Funds and a contract with Universal Roofing for multi-purpose building roofs at 19 elementary schools. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma and updated several board policies.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Moore Public Schools board to vote on $3.27M Westmoore High School re-roof bid

The board will act on a consent agenda that includes approving a $3,270,994.82 re-roofing contract for Westmoore High School, a $40,000 consulting agreement for a trainer certification program, and a $32,224.18 camera software upgrade. Other consent items include sanctioning booster clubs and approving travel for a Blue Ribbon recognition ceremony. The meeting also includes routine procedural items, reports, and community input.

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✓ Decided: Board approves proposed plans for 2021 Bond Issue Projects

The Board of Education approved the 2021 Bond Issue Project plans and proposed revisions to the Purchasing Policy. Personnel actions included appointing a new assistant junior high principal and updating a teacher's employment status. The board also approved several leaves of absence.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to consider contract with Today's Therapy Solutions for OT services

The Moore Public Schools Board will act on a consent agenda including a contract with Today's Therapy Solutions for occupational therapy services, along with routine approvals of financial reports, purchase orders, fund transfers, and booster club sanctions. A presentation on the College Remediation and Drop Out Report will be given. Community members may address the board during the Community Involvement period.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2021-2022 Estimate of Needs and financial statements

The Board approved the district's 2021-2022 Estimate of Needs and the 2020-2021 Financial Statement. Other actions included approving personnel appointments, resignations, and a job description revision. The Board also tabled a sanctioning item due to a documentation error.

Mon Aug 9, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on $193,792 IXL license for high schools

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering 49 routine items including the purchase of an IXL Learning site license for grades 9-12 at a cost of $193,792.00. Item 8.03 (minutes of the July 20, 2021 Special Board Meeting) was removed from the consent agenda for a separate vote. The board will also consider revisions to Board Policy #7105 on student dress code and sanction several booster clubs.

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✓ Decided: Moore Public Schools Board ratifies 2021-2022 Negotiated Agreement

The Board approved a new job description for the Director of Student Information Systems and ratified the 2021-2022 Negotiated Agreement with The Education Association of Moore. Several board policies were approved for consideration, and various personnel appointments and resignations were finalized.

Fri Jul 23, 2021

Special Board Meeting

Board appoints Joey Slate as head principal of Sooner Elementary School

The Moore Public Schools Board held a special meeting on July 23, 2021. After adopting the agenda, the board considered and approved the recommendation of Joey Slate as head principal of Sooner Elementary School. The board also voted on whether to enter an executive session for item 6.01 and decided not to do so. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Joey Slate as head principal of Sooner Elementary School

The Board of Education met for a special session to appoint a new school leader. The board approved the recommendation of Joey Slate for the head principal position at Sooner Elementary School.

Tue Jul 20, 2021

Special Board Meeting

Moore Schools board approves 1080-hour instructional calendar for 2021-22

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously approved several action items: a 1080-hour instructional calendar for 2021-2022, reducing added school-day minutes from 12 to 6, and hiring Anna Aguilar as Communications Director and Carson Decker as Supervisor of Performing Arts Facilities. The board also discussed setting a date for a future special meeting but took no action on that item. All votes were unanimous among the four board members present.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2021-2022 school calendar and two staff appointments

The Board approved a 1080-hour instructional year calendar and reduced added school day minutes from 12 to 6. Two personnel recommendations were approved. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for July 23, 2021, to discuss a new elementary school principal.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Moore school board approves $390k filter lease financing

The board voted to approve a consent agenda including a three-year, $390,240 lease for Lightspeed internet filter, a $24,742 contract for OneNet firewall services, and a service agreement with Moore Youth & Family Services for 2021-22. One item, the minutes from a June 24 special meeting, was pulled for a separate vote and passed 3-0 with two abstentions. The meeting also opened with procedural items, a superintendent's report, and a community comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $8.04M in building bonds and new behavioral health staff

The Board approved the issuance and awarding of $8,040,000 in General Obligation Building Bonds to BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC. Members also approved a revised student dress code policy and hired several behavioral health professionals. The board further authorized real property lease agreements with the Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority.

Thu Jun 24, 2021

Special Board Meeting

Board approves $5.1M turf for baseball/softball fields at three high schools

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 24, 2021, and approved a consent agenda consisting of 24 routine items. The most significant item was a $5,107,890 contract with United Turf and Track for artificial turf on baseball and softball fields at all three district high schools, contingent on bond funds. Other approved items included $85,938.88 for K-8 reading materials, $64,388 for HVAC replacement at Sky Ranch Elementary, and various booster club sanctions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two assistant principals and new performing arts supervisor role

The Board of Education approved the appointments of two assistant principals and a new job description for a Supervisor of Performing Arts Facilities. All items on the consent agenda and personnel consent agenda were approved.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to hear presentation on Return to Learn plan for 2021-2022

The board will hear a presentation on the Return to Learn plan, which covers continuation of services for the 2021-2022 school year. They will also act on a consent agenda containing routine items such as approval of minutes, a donation, purchases, and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bond sale and financial advisory contract

The Board authorized the sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, Series 2021B, and contracted BOK Financial Securities, Inc. for financial advisory services. The Board also approved a negotiated agreement for educational support personnel and several staff appointments.

Tue May 25, 2021

Special Board Meeting

Board approves $440,870 HVAC upgrade at Kingsgate Elementary

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education took action on several items at a special meeting. They approved a $440,869.70 HVAC upgrade for Kingsgate Elementary using bond funds, hired AGP Architects and Boldt Construction for upcoming bond projects, and authorized a wrestling team trip to Kansas.

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✓ Decided: Board approves HVAC upgrades and construction services for bond projects

The Board approved $440,869.70 for HVAC upgrades at Kingsgate Elementary. It also selected architects and construction management firms for district-wide bond projects. Additionally, the Board approved travel for the Westmoore High School wrestling team.

Mon May 10, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on $198,000 Edgenuity contract for virtual academy

The board will hear a presentation on a six-month research project into asynchronous online learning platforms, then vote on a consent agenda that includes several large contracts. Key decisions include a $198,000 first-year contract with Edgenuity for the Moore Virtual Academy, a $146,322.58 Cisco infrastructure/phone system upgrade, and renewals for LETRS materials and Turnitin. The meeting also includes field trip approvals for multiple elementary schools to Camp Classen.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new course and multiple personnel appointments

The Board of Education approved the addition of an Advanced Studies in Math I course for the 2021-2022 school year. The board also approved several administrative appointments and a lease-purchase renewal with the Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Moore school board approves $75,735 computer replacements, reorganizes

The board approved a consent agenda including the purchase of laptops and docks from CDW-G for $75,735.31 using technology bond funds, and accepted a donation of a shade structure at Heritage Trails Elementary contingent on operations approval. The board also reorganized, appointing Allison Richey as President and Staci Pruett as Vice President, and swore in Erin Morrison to Board Seat #1.

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✓ Decided: Board reorganizes leadership and approves COVID-19 employee pay

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership and approved a one-time payment for employees related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also authorized legal action against the Oklahoma State Board of Education regarding funding equalization.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board swears in new member, hears FY20 audit, approves $39K ELL curriculum

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education swore in Mandy Kincannon to fill vacant Board Seat #3, received the annual financial audit for FY20, and approved a consent agenda that included a $39,691.08 purchase of ELL curriculum for elementary schools, along with routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes special bond election for May 11, 2021

The Board of Education approved a resolution to hold a special election for general obligation bonds. Other actions included swearing in a new board member and approving personnel changes. The board also acknowledged the FY20 Annual Financial Audit.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

Emergency Board Meeting

Board declares emergency over flood damage to district facilities

The Moore Public Schools Board held an emergency videoconference on February 16, 2021. It adopted a new policy for teleconference/videoconference meetings, revised Board Policy #1070 on public participation, and approved a declaration of emergency because of busted pipes, extensive flood damage, and structural damage at district sites. All motions were carried.

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✓ Decided: Moore Public Schools board declares emergency due to winter storm damage

The Board of Education declared an emergency following busted pipes and structural flood damage caused by extreme cold. The board also adopted policies to allow for virtual meetings and public participation during those meetings.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

Board to hear presentation on proposed bond issue projects

The board will interview candidates for vacated Board Seat #3 and hear a presentation from Dr. Romines on projects and programs for an upcoming bond issue. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, purchase orders, financial reports, student trip requests (Camp Classen, cheer/pom competitions), and activity fund transfers.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $27.3M in bonds and appoints new board member

The Board of Education approved two sets of general obligation bonds totaling over $27 million and appointed Mandy Kincannon to a vacant board seat. The board also extended the Superintendent's contract and approved the purchase of a new stadium scoreboard.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

Special Board Meeting

Board accepts Mike Wright's resignation from Seat #3

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education accepted Mr. Mike Wright's resignation from Board Seat #3 and instructed the clerk on timelines for advertising and filling the vacancy. This was the sole action item at the special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board accepts resignation of Mike Wright from Board Seat #3

The Board accepted the resignation of Mike Wright and established a timeline to fill the vacancy. The process includes advertising for applicants and conducting interviews in February.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

School board OKs new anaphylaxis policy

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting with a consent agenda that included routine items like minutes, financial reports, and field trip approvals. The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which notably includes a new board policy #7150.1 on anaphylaxis procedures and the sanctioning of booster clubs. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report and community involvement period.

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✓ Decided: Board member Mike Wright resigns and Board approves bond sales

Board member Mike Wright resigned from Seat #3 effective immediately. The Board approved the sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and General Obligation Building Bonds (Federally Taxable Series 2021). Other actions included approving a financial services contract and teacher bonuses.