Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Emergency Board Meeting

This is an emergency board meeting of Moore Public Schools. The board will discuss and possibly approve a declaration of emergency and an accompanying resolution. Other items are procedural: call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.

• 4.01 Declaration of Emergency and Resolution – board action on an attached emergency resolution

The Board of Education declared an emergency following reports of bursted pipes, flooding, and structural damage at various district sites. This action was taken after the Operations Department provided information on the damage caused by extremely cold temperatures.

• Approved Declaration of Emergency and Resolution (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss and possibly approve a proposed bond resolution for Series 2023 general obligation bonds, hear presentations on the school report card and bond proposal, and act on a consent agenda that includes construction of a storm shelter at Kelley Elementary, new career tech courses in aviation and aerospace maintenance, policy revisions, and various travel approvals. Separate action items include a proposal for cyber insurance coverage, a NIL agreement, and a revised job description for Deputy Superintendent.

• Presentation and potential action on the district's General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2023
• Construction of Kelley Elementary Storm Shelter (consent agenda)
• Career Tech course additions: Aviation I-IV and Aerospace Maintenance (Aircraft I-IV)
• Revisions to Board Policy #7160 (Library Selection) and #7265 (Bullying)
• Proposal for Cyber Insurance Coverage (action item)

The Board authorized the sale of Series 2023 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and approved several contracts, including cyber insurance and NIL education training. The board also approved various personnel appointments and a revised job description for the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources.

• Approved sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Dillingham Insurance proposal for Cyber Insurance coverage (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 agreement with Bedford Agency for NIL Education Partner workshops (4-0)
• Approved revised job description #2.01 for Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources (4-0)
• Approved Caitlin Radford as Westmoore Head Girls Soccer Coach (4-0)
• Approved Cindy Sandoval as assistant principal at Skyranch Elementary School (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will hear a budget presentation from Chief Financial Officer B.J. Ryan, then vote on a 38-item consent agenda covering contracts, equipment purchases, student travel, and booster club sanctions. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Budget presentation by CFO B.J. Ryan
• Purchase of iPads for ELL classrooms
• Continuation of a contract with Oklahoma City Community College
• Houchin Elementary DMP intrusion detection system upgrade
• Sanctioning of MHS Golf Booster Club, MHS Swim Booster Club, Southmoore Speech and Debate Booster Club, and Sabercats Sports Medicine Booster Club

The Board of Education approved the FY23 Budget by Funds and established student transfer capacities for the second and third quarters of the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved revisions to policies regarding bullying and school library selection. Two appeals for out-of-district student transfers were denied.

• Approved FY23 Budget by Funds
• Set student transfer capacity: PreK-2nd (16/class), 3rd-6th (20/class), 7th-12th (24/class) (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy #7160, School Library Selection (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy #7265, Bullying (4-0)
• Denied open transfer appeal for Student A (4-0)
• Denied open transfer appeal for Student B (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda and Personnel Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved resignations of support employees Lamont Bell and Amanda Hamilton (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will hear a superintendent report, take community comments, and then vote on a consent agenda covering routine items. The consent agenda includes approval of the September financial report, purchase orders, renewal of the academic partnership with Moore Norman Technology Center, several technology and security purchases, a textbook purchase not to exceed $500,000, a no-pay contract for nursing services, and revisions to board policies on alcohol/drug testing and cell phones.

• Purchase of A-phones for Avigilon video door stations from Digi Security Systems at $99,933.33
• Purchase of textbooks/consumables and instructional materials for 2022-2023 up to $500,000
• Component add-on to Navigate 360 security program at $97,000
• Renewal of partnership agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center
• Revised Board Policy #7195, Cell Phones

The Board of Education approved the 2023 Annual Board Seat Election Resolution for Board Seat #3. Members also approved the consent agenda and the personnel consent agenda. No new business was discussed.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual Board Seat Election Resolution for Board Seat #3 (5-0)
• Decided not to enter into an executive session (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on September 27, 2022, and approved the 2022-2023 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement for the district. The board also approved the hiring of Debby Hooks as head tennis coach for boys and girls at Moore High School. All actions were passed unanimously by the board members present.

• Approved the School District's 2022-2023 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Approved the recommendation of Debby Hooks as boys and girls head tennis coach at Moore High School
• All actions carried unanimously by board members Jennifer Statler, Erin Morrison, and Staci Pruett

The Board of Education approved the district's 2022-2023 Estimate of Needs and the Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Additionally, the board appointed a new head tennis coach for Moore High School.

• Approved 2022-2023 Estimate of Needs and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Statement (3-0)
• Approved Debby Hooks as Moore High School boys and girls head tennis coach (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda including the August FY23 financial report, a contract with speech language pathologist Greta Carter-Forcina, and sanctioning of multiple booster clubs. They also heard a presentation on college remediation and dropout rates.

• Approved contract with Greta Carter-Forcina for speech language pathologist services (22-23 SY)
• Sanctioned HEJH Choir, HEJH Pom, MHS Boys Soccer, MHS Lady Lions Soccer, MHS Choir, Moore Lions Quarterback, MHS Speech and Debate, and MHS Takedown booster clubs for SY22-23
• Acknowledged August FY23 Financial Report and Purchase Order Report
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 regular board meeting
• Heard College Remediation and Dropout Report presented by Assistant Superintendent David Peak

The Board approved new board seat boundaries based on the 2020 U.S. Census. Members also approved several policy revisions for consideration and accepted personnel changes.

• Approved new board seat boundaries based on 2020 U.S. Census (5-0)
• Approved for consideration revision to Use/Misuse of Restrooms policy (5-0)
• Approved for consideration revisions to Policy #1170, Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace and Testing (5-0)
• Approved for consideration revisions to Policy 7195, Cell Phones (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignations of support personnel Jamie Gray and Deborah Meget (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

This regular board meeting of Moore Public Schools includes procedural items, a consent agenda with 66 routine items such as minutes, purchase orders, financial reports, and sanctioning booster clubs for the school year. The board will also hear a superintendent's report and community input.

• Purchase of sound system with projection and screen for Oakridge Elementary gym from Video Reality at $27,300.88 (school activity funds)
• New MHS SPED Transition Services account for Work Activity Training program to help students with transition skills and employment
• Sanctioning of Moore AG Booster Club, SRJH Cheer Booster, Moore Band Boosters, Moore Lady Lions Softball Booster Club, Moore Lions Home Run Club, Southmoore Cheer Booster Club, Southmoore Sabercats Home Run Club for SY22-23
• Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2022 regular board meeting
• Acknowledgment of the July FY23 Financial Report

The Board of Education denied three student appeals regarding out-of-district open transfers for the 2022/2023 school year. The board also approved several personnel changes and moved two board policies forward for consideration.

• Denied open transfer appeal for Student A (4-0)
• Denied open transfer appeal for Student B (4-0)
• Denied open transfer appeal for Student C (4-0)
• Approved Dewayne Hayes as Access Control Coordinator/Courtesy Officer (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved resignations of certified employees Stephana Walker and Tricia Worth (4-0)
• Approved resignations of 10 support employees (4-0)
• Approved for consideration new policy 'Use/Misuse of Restrooms' and revisions to Policy 4160 'Use of Facilities' (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board will adopt the meeting agenda, hear the superintendent's report, and allow community members to speak. It will then vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several contracts. Notable contracts include a $175,289 purchase of Renaissance products for all elementary sites, a $15,000 software maintenance for the child nutrition system, and a $116,000 update to Quest processes. Additional items cover renewals with SumnerOne and ImageNet for technology supplies.

• Purchase of Renaissance Products and Services – $175,289.08 for myON Student Subscription, myON News Tier 4, and National Geographic for all elementary sites
• Child Nutrition Software/Program Maintenance on Digi Temperature Management System – $15,000
• TECH: Quest Managed Person Update – $116,000 (Tech Bond Funds)
• TECH: Continued Service with SumnerOne Inc – renewal for Riso purchases, supplies and support
• TECH: Continued Service with ImageNet – renewal for Canon and HP purchases, supplies and support

The Board of Education approved revisions to the Out-of-District Open Student Transfers policy and a new policy regarding electronic records and signatures. The board also approved several personnel actions, including the appointment of a head golf coach and various resignations.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy #7070, Out-of-District Open Student Transfers (5-0)
• Approved new board policy on Electronic Records, Contracts, and Digital/Electronic Signatures (5-0)
• Approved Bobby Brock as Westmoore High School Boys Head Golf Coach (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignations of certified employees Michelle Gonzalez and Lauren Steverson (5-0)
• Approved resignations of support employees Brandy Martin, Dione McCullough, Melissa Truel, and Shirley Willis (5-0)
• Approved June 30, 2022 special board meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Special Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including purchase orders, contracts for legal services with Walta and Walta and McAfee and Taft for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and new student activity accounts. Separately, item 5.02 (minutes from May 9, 2022) was approved with Staci Pruett abstaining. A Waterford Reading Academy pilot program for PK-1st grade at Apple Creek, Broadmoore, Earlywine, and Southgate Elementary was approved at a cost of $24,400.

• Waterford Reading Academy Student License pilot for PK-1st at Apple Creek, Broadmoore, Earlywine, and Southgate Elementary at $24,400
• Contract with Walta and Walta for legal services for 2022-2023
• Contract with McAfee and Taft for legal services for 2022-2023
• New student activity accounts: Southmoore High School Class of 2026 and Hispanic Club; Westmoore High School Class of 2026
• Purchase Order Reports for SY 21-22 and SY 22-23

Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss setting a special meeting date and act on a consent agenda including a meal price increase (elementary to $3.00, Jr. High to $3.00, High School to $3.00), school calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, membership renewals, and service contracts. Voting results show each consent agenda motion failed with two yeas and two abstentions.

• Meal price increase for 2022-2023: elementary to $3.00, Jr. High to $3.00, High School to $3.00
• Proposed 1080-hour instructional calendar for 2022-2023 and proposed 2023-2024 school calendar
• Membership renewals: OASIS ($750), OSSBA ($5,100), College Board ($400), United Suburban Schools ($2,200)
• Continuation of contract with Hearts for Hearing for audiology services
• Request for 5th grade field trip to Camp Classen from Briarwood Elementary

The Board approved multiple personnel recommendations for junior high and high school leadership and coaching roles. Several board policies were revised for consideration, and a COVID-19 era restriction on facility usage was reinstated. The board also scheduled a special meeting for June 30, 2022.

• Approved Holly Linn as Head Junior High Principal (4-0)
• Approved Kathleen (Suzanne) Manning and Angela Challis as Assistant Junior High Principals (4-0)
• Approved Amber Balderrama and Katy Owen as Assistant High School Principals (4-0)
• Approved revisions to policies on Child Nutrition, Concussions, and Race/Sex Discrimination (4-0)
• Approved reinstatement of Board Policy #4160 regarding Classification IV group facility usage (4-0)
• Approved revisions to policies on Facility Use and Out-of-District Open Student Transfers (4-0)
• Approved Head Varsity Soccer coaches Clint Dillenger (Girls) and Trevor Hunt (Boys) (4-0)
• Denied approval of May 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda containing routine items including financial reports, purchase orders, and multiple field trip requests. Key approvals include a $134,545 bid for kitchen equipment replacement and two contracts for EL technical support totaling $51,920. The meeting also included procedural items and a superintendent's report.

• Approved $134,545 bid to Oklahoma Restaurant Supply for replacement merchandisers at Moore High and Southmoore High and a steamer at Bryant Elementary
• Approved $38,720 for Eduskills EL Cloud Database technical support for EL Home Language Survey forms
• Approved $13,200 for 17 annual Eduskills ELL teacher/administrator licenses
• Approved fifth-grade field trip requests to Camp Classen from Heritage Trails, Houchin, Plaza Towers, Santa Fe, Apple Creek, and Sooner Elementary
• Acknowledged April FY22 financial report and purchase order report

The Board of Education approved construction bid packages for a new career center and renewed two lease-purchase agreements with the Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority. The board also approved several administrative hires, coaching appointments, and employee resignations.

• Approved $9,656,537.00 bid package for Moore High School College and Career Center (3-0)
• Renewed lease-purchase for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, per March 1, 2016 agreement (3-0)
• Renewed lease-purchase for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, per September 1, 2021 agreement (3-0)
• Approved Transportation Agreement with Earlywine YMCA (3-0)
• Approved Billy Langford as Director of Operations/Energy Management (3-0)
• Approved Kimberly Moore as Asst. Director Maintenance/Warehouse (3-0)
• Approved 10 unassigned principal positions and 2 head coaching positions (3-0)
• Approved resignations of five certified employees and two support employees (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2022, primarily to reorganize the board by electing a president, vice president, and clerk. Allison Richey will be sworn into Board Seat #2. The board will also conduct routine business via a consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, financial reports, before/after care program renewals, and school activity transfers.

• Swearing in of Allison Richey to Board Seat #2
• Appointment of Staci Pruett as Board President, Jennifer Statler as Vice President, and Vicki Brickman as Clerk
• Renewal of elementary before/after care programs at 25 schools for 2022-2023
• Transfer of $45,000 from Oakridge Elementary before/after care account to support student projects
• Transfer of $25,000 from Wayland Bonds Elementary before/after care account for student supplies

The Board of Education reorganized its officers and approved several personnel contracts and salary increases. It also authorized a $1.1 million construction change order for a detention pond at the Southmoore High School College and Career Readiness Center.

• Appointed Staci Pruett as Board President (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Jennifer (Nguyen) Statler as Vice President (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,101,873.00 change order for Southmoore High School College and Career Readiness Center (5-0)
• Set student transfer capacity: PK-1 (16/class), 2-6 (20/class), 7-12 (24/class) (5-0)
• Ratified 2022-2023 Negotiated Agreement with The Education Association of Moore (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's contract for 2022-2025 school years (5-0)
• Approved five Elementary School Head Principal recommendations (5-0)
• Approved salary increases for 'Set by Board' and specific resource specialist positions effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on March 21, 2022. The board voted unanimously to hire Gregory Bryant as head football coach at Moore High School and appointed three hearing officers (Andy Fugitt, Doug Mann, Justin Cliburn) per Board Policy #1280. The board also entered executive session to discuss the hiring.

• Hired Gregory Bryant as head football coach at Moore High School (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Andy Fugitt, Doug Mann, and Justin Cliburn as Level 3 hearing officers for anti-discrimination grievances
• Entered executive session under 25 O.S. 307(B)(1) to discuss coaching hire
• Adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned

The Board of Education approved the hiring of a new head football coach for Moore High School. The board also appointed three individuals to serve as Level 3 hearing officers for district grievance procedures.

• Approved Gregory Bryant as Head Football Coach at Moore High School (4-0)
• Appointed Andy Fugitt, Doug Mann, and Justin Cliburn as Level 3 hearing officers (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board adopted its agenda, heard the superintendent's report, and opened a public comment period. The board then acted on a consent agenda that included approval of meeting minutes, a February FY22 financial report, and a purchase order report. Specific funding requests were approved for child nutrition dairy ($325,000), prepared pizza ($40,000), and a gym floor cover for Moore High School ($22,571.35). Additional items approved included camp attendance requests for Eastlake and Wayland Bonds elementary schools.

• 8.06 – Approve $325,000 for child nutrition dairy products from Hiland Dairy
• 8.07 – Approve $40,000 additional funds for prepared pizza bid to Mazzio Pizza
• 8.08 – Approve $22,571.35 purchase of gym floor cover for Moore High School
• 8.04 – Acknowledge receipt of February FY22 Financial Report
• 8.05 – Approve payment of purchase orders listed in the Purchase Order Report

The Board of Education approved a construction contract for a classroom addition and a new negotiated agreement for education support personnel. The board also approved district insurance coverage and several job description revisions.

• Approved $4,364,344.11 contract with Omni Construction for Highland East Jr. High classroom addition (5-0)
• Approved Negotiated Agreement with Education Support Personnel for SY 22-23 (5-0)
• Approved district insurance coverage recommendations from Dillingham Insurance (5-0)
• Approved Management Services Agreement with CTM Consulting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Melissa McKay as Head Principal at Santa Fe Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved new Title III Coordinator job description (5-0)
• Approved title changes for Executive Director of Operations and Director of Operations/Energy Management (5-0)
• Approved resignations of certified employees Lacey Billeg, Michaela Gillmore, Amanda Jencik, Dena Taylor, and support employee Aimee Hicks (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The February 14, 2022 regular board meeting includes procedural openings, adoption of the agenda, and the superintendent's report. Board members will discuss the Annual Financial Audit for FY21 presented by Jeff Hewett of Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, CPAs, LLC. The meeting also contains a consent agenda covering minutes, the January FY22 financial report, purchase order payments, several student‑activity fund transfers, and sanctioning of multiple booster clubs.

• Presentation of Annual Financial Audit for FY21 (Item 7.01)
• January FY22 Financial Report approval (Item 8.03)
• Purchase Order Report payment approval (Item 8.04)
• Student Activity fund transfer for Broadmoore (Item 8.05)
• Sanctioning of MHS Men's Soccer Booster Club (Item 8.10)

The Board of Education approved the issuance of over $33 million in general obligation bonds and the purchase of two properties. The board also approved a new policy regarding opiate antagonist administration and several personnel appointments.

• Awarded $32,025,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds to J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $1,000,000 General Obligation Building Bonds to Northland Securities, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 40 acres from Moore Urban Renewal Authority for $696,960.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Platt College Facility at 201 N. Eastern Avenue for $2,200,000 (5-0)
• Approved proposed new Board Policy: Emergency Administration of Opiate Antagonist (5-0)
• Approved Wendy Argenbright as Data Processing Analyst (5-0)
• Approved Joseph Shepherd as Westmoore High School Head Soccer Coach (5-0)
• Approved February 1, 2022 Special Board Meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board adopted its agenda, held a hearing on the proposed termination of support employee Sandra Calderon, and entered an executive session to discuss that matter. The board then voted to uphold or deny Calderon's termination and approved a retention stipend for eligible full‑time and part‑time employees based on hire date. All actions were carried out by motion and vote.

• Proposed termination of Sandra Calderon, support employee – action to uphold or deny
• Retention stipend approval: $1,000 for full‑time employees hired before Feb 1 2022, $500 for part‑time hired before Feb 1 2022, $500 for full‑time hired on/after Feb 1 2022, $250 for part‑time hired on/after Feb 1 2022
• Executive session to discuss termination hearing information and the retention stipend item

The Board of Education approved a tiered retention stipend for full-time and part-time employees based on their hire date. Additionally, the Board voted to uphold the termination of support employee Sandra Calderon.

• Upheld termination of Sandra Calderon, Support Employee (3-0)
• Approved retention stipends: $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees working before Feb. 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved retention stipends: $500 for full-time and $250 for part-time employees working on or after Feb. 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Denied entry into executive session (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda covering purchase orders, financial reports, student trips, a $150,000 STEM/STEAM material purchase, a concurrent enrollment agreement, an employee benefit program, and a $490,000 intercom system upgrade at Moore and Westmoore High Schools. Additionally, the board approved a financial advisory services contract with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2022.

• Approved $490,000 upgrade of intercom systems at MHS and WHS through ENDEX of Oklahoma
• Approved $150,000 purchase of PLTW STEM/STEAM material refill items for elementary and junior high sites
• Authorized sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2022
• Approved financial advisory services contract with BOK Financial Securities, Inc.
• Approved student trips: WHS Pom squad to Florida for national championship and SHS track team to Arkansas invitational

The Board of Education approved the sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and Building Bonds for 2022. Members also approved a financial advisory contract and several personnel appointments.

• Approved Financial Advisory Services Contract with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2022 (3-0)
• Approved sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2022 (3-0)
• Approved annual bonus disbursement for National Board Certification (3-0)
• Approved Jennifer Seitsinger as Curriculum Technology Specialist (3-0)
• Approved Shelby Webb as Curriculum Technology Specialist (3-0)
• Approved Janna Ketchie as HR Coordinator/Supervisor (3-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (3-0)