Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will vote on several construction bids and travel requests at this special meeting. Action items include bid packages for an office addition at Fairview Elementary, an indoor practice facility at Westmoore High School, and an office addition at Sky Ranch Elementary, as well as travel for special services employees and a Brink Cheer trip.

• Recommendation from Omni Construction for bid packages for an office addition at Fairview Elementary School
• Recommendation from The Boldt Company for bid packages to construct an indoor practice facility at Westmoore High School
• Recommendation from Omni Construction for bid packages for an office addition at Sky Ranch Elementary School
• Travel authorization for special services employees (Hawaii trip)
• Trip approval for Brink Cheer

The Board approved three construction projects funded by bonds, including a new facility at Westmoore High School and office upgrades at two elementary schools. Two travel requests for staff and students were also approved.

• Approved The Boldt Company for Westmoore High School Indoor Practice Facility ($7,480,980 Bond Funds) (4-0)
• Approved Omni Construction for Fairview Elementary School Office safety and security features ($728,329.70 Bond Funds) (4-0)
• Approved Omni Construction for Sky Ranch Elementary School Office Addition safety and security features ($639,184.79 Bond Funds) (4-0)
• Approved travel for Amanda Bowers, Bre Martin, and Jazmine Justus-McDowell to Honolulu, Hawaii (4-0)
• Approved travel for Brink Jr. High cheerleaders to Dallas, Texas (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, financial reports, purchase orders, and a $25,000 USDA Local Foods for School Cooperative Grant for Child Nutrition. The board also authorized field trips for Bryant and Fisher elementary students to Camp Classen, and travel for Southmoore cheer, wrestling, pom, and band to out-of-state competitions.

• Approved agreement with USDA for up to $25,000 under the Local Foods for School Cooperative Grant for Child Nutrition
• Authorized 5th-grade students from Bryant Elementary to attend Camp Classen Oct 21-25, 2024
• Authorized 6th-grade students from Fisher Elementary to attend Camp Classen Oct 21-25, 2024
• Approved Southmoore cheer trip to NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX (Jan 19-22, 2024)
• Approved Southmoore wrestling trip to The Tiger Classic in Houston, TX (Jan 19-21, 2024)

The Board of Education established student capacity limits for district transfers for the 3rd quarter of the 2023/2025 school year. The board also denied an open transfer appeal for a student and a parent's formal complaint. Several personnel appointments and resignations were approved.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy #4000, Annual Operating Budget (5-0)
• Set 3rd quarter 2023/2025 transfer capacity: PK-2 (16 students), 3-6 (20 students), 7-12 (24 students) (5-0)
• Denied open transfer appeal for Student A (5-0)
• Denied appeal of a parent complaint filed under Board Policy #3010 (5-0)
• Approved Cameron Vonwald as Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (5-0)
• Approved Kimberly McKenzie Kahao as Head Coach of Volleyball at Westmoore High School (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignations of certified employees Seth Jones and Erin Pucciarelli (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting where the chief financial officer presents the FY24 budget. The board then votes to approve a consent agenda containing 36 routine items, including financial reports, purchase orders, booster club sanctions, and small contracts.

• Budget presentation by CFO B.J. Ryan on the FY24 budget
• Approval of additional $31,471.27 for a Cleveland Steamer at Northmoor Elementary from Oklahoma Restaurant Supply
• Approval of $2,944.32 for Child Nutrition smallwares bid 2023/24-11 from Oklahoma Restaurant Supply
• Continuation of agreement with OKDRS/Project SEARCH for student disability coordination for 23-24 SY
• Sanctioning of Southmoore Speech and Debate Booster Club and Westmoore Wrestling Booster Club for SY23-24

The Board approved the FY24 Budget and the purchase of the 'Old School Building' at 201 N. Broadway. Several new and revised board policies regarding personnel, student records, and counselors were adopted. The Board also approved specific personnel appointments and travel for the Westmoore High School baseball team.

• Approved FY24 Budget by Funds (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 201 N. Broadway ('Old School Building') for $965,000 plus $5,000 closing cost (4-0)
• Approved new board policies for Counselors and Student Records (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy #5035 (Personnel Records) and #5290 (Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers) (4-0)
• Approved revision to Board Seat #4 geographical boundaries (4-0)
• Approved Mike Harlan as Industrial Safety Compliance Specialist (4-0)
• Approved Brian Hunnicutt as Interim Head Baseball Coach at Westmoore High School (4-0)
• Approved travel for 25 baseball players to the 2024 Five Tool Festival in Texas (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education holds a special meeting. The board will discuss and may act on an Opioid Abatement Grant Award Application under the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act. The grant would fund programs to address the opioid crisis. Other items are procedural.

• Discussion and possible action on Opioid Abatement Grant Award Application for opioid crisis abatement programs

The Board of Education approved a request to notify the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board of the district's intent to apply for a grant. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved authorizing Asst. Supt. Jimmy Martin to notify the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board of intent to apply for a grant (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on the College Remediation and Dropout Report by Associate Superintendent David Peak. The board will also consider a consent agenda approving routine items including financial reports, purchase orders, and multiple student travel requests.

• College Remediation and Dropout Report presented by David Peak
• Approval of September FY 24 Financial Report and October FY24 Purchase Order Report
• Travel requests: Central Junior High STUCO to Poteau, OK / Ft. Smith, AR
• Travel request: Moore High School Speech team to Glenbrooks, IL
• Travel requests: MHS Girls Wrestling to Columbia, MO and MHS Wrestling to Allen, Texas

The Board of Education approved a new policy on hazing and revisions to policies regarding bullying and cell phones. The board also approved the Annual Election Resolution for School Board Seat #4 and several personnel changes.

• Approved Annual Election Resolution for School Board Seat #4 (4-0)
• Approved new board policy on Hazing (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy #7265 regarding Bullying (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy #7195 regarding Cell Phones (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved resignations of certified employees Keaton Oberst and Amanda Runnels (4-0)
• Approved resignations of support employees Natalia Duran, Chaminda Jayathunga, and Ashley Romero (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to act on a consent agenda of routine items such as minutes, financial reports, contract renewals, fund transfers, and new student activity accounts. Notable items include a $50,000 transfer at Timber Creek Elementary and new accounts at Westmoore High School. The board will also receive a superintendent report and hear public comments.

• Continuation of a contract with OU/OKDRS for Pre-Employment Transition Services for the 2023-24 school year
• Transfer of $50,000 from Timber Creek Elementary student activity funds (project 859) to project 839 for school costs
• New student activity accounts at Westmoore High School: Aviation (Jagged Wires), DECA, and Astronomy Club
• Closing Moore High School Class of 2023 account (balance $3,268.50) and transferring funds to Class of 2025 and Class of 2027
• Approval of August FY24 Financial Report and September FY24 Purchase Order Report

The Board of Education approved the district's financial statements and set student transfer capacities for the second quarter of the 2023/2024 school year. They also approved pay rate increases for transportation personnel and a new hire for a Licensed Behavior Health Professional position.

• Approved 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and FY 2022-2023 Financial Statement (5-0)
• Set 2nd quarter student transfer capacity: 16 for PK-2, 20 for 3-6, and 24 for 7-12 (5-0)
• Approved revised job description #10.3 for Performing Arts Manager (5-0)
• Approved hiring Ashton Romines as Licensed Behavior Health Professional (5-0)
• Approved MOU to increase Transportation B pay to $17.00/hr and Transportation C to $17.25/hr (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignation of support employee Sherman Thomas (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation from Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley on a school security proposal and then consider a contractual agreement for school security. The board will also discuss and vote on a revision to Board Policy 7070 regarding out-of-district student transfers. The meeting includes procedural items and is scheduled for August 24, 2023.

• Presentation of Oklahoma City Police Department school security proposal by Police Chief Wade Gourley
• Action on contractual agreement for school security (see attached PDF)
• Revision to Board Policy 7070 on out-of-district student transfers to clarify who may transfer regardless of capacity

The Board of Education approved a contractual agreement for school security for properties located within Oklahoma City limits. Additionally, the board approved a revision to the policy regarding out-of-district student transfers.

• Approved security contract with Oklahoma City Police Department (5-0)
• Approved revision to Board Policy #7070, Out-of-District Student Transfers (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts for Navigate360 emergency management and threat case management, Lightspeed classroom management renewal, and KnowBe4 security training, totaling $167,930. The board also received a presentation on a pilot program for Remind and Parent Square communication platforms.

• Approved $48,880 contract for Navigate360 Emergency Management Suite for 2023-2024
• Approved $31,250 subscription for Navigate360 Behavioral Threat & Suicide Case Management
• Approved $51,840 renewal of Lightspeed Classroom Management software (Technology Bond)
• Approved $35,960 renewal of KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Software (Technology Bond)
• Presentation on Remind and Parent Square pilot communication platforms by Educational Technology Director Brandon Wilmarth

The Board of Education ratified the 2023-2024 Negotiated Agreement with The Education Association of Moore. Members approved several salary scale updates to reflect state-mandated increases and updated multiple district policies. The Board also approved the Superintendent's contract through the 2025-2026 school year.

• Ratified 2023-2024 Negotiated Agreement with The Education Association of Moore (5-0)
• Approved state-mandated salary increases for Principals, Assistant Principals, and various specialists (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's contract for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school years (5-0)
• Denied appeal for Student A's out-of-district open transfer (5-0)
• Approved new job descriptions for Transportation Trainer and Associate Superintendent Elementary and Secondary Education (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policies 1085, 1120.1, 1280, 7015, 7040, and 7070 (5-0)
• Approved stipend for CFO B.J. Ryan for Child Nutrition Department oversight (5-0)
• Appointed Britney Kannady as Interim Girls Basketball Coach at Moore High School (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will consider several items at this special meeting, including a recommendation to construct a new stadium at Westmoore High School. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes crowd-control services, metal detectors, and a presentation, and will discuss an access control coordinator position at Southmoore High School.

• Recommendation for the construction of the Westmoore High School Stadium
• Purchase of 6 Metrasens Metal Detectors
• Contract with Contemporary Services Corporation for crowd control at HWJH
• Recommendation for Access Control Coordinator/Courtesy Officer at Southmoore High School
• Ruby Payne Presentation

The Board of Education approved a construction contract for the Westmoore High School Stadium using bond funds. The board also approved a personnel recommendation for a security position at Southmoore High School.

• Approved $10,296,466.00 Boldt Construction contract for Westmoore High School Stadium (4-0)
• Approved Routy Bills as Access Control Coordinator/Courtesy Officer at Southmoore High School (4-0)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items. The consent package included software maintenance, special education software, booster club sanctions, carpet purchases, and a digital marquee. The board also received a presentation on a new district logo.

• Approved $52,530.31 for Horizon Software maintenance for child nutrition
• Approved $64,399.08 for Unique Learning Systems software for special education
• Approved $46,661.85 for carpet at Westmoore High and Fairview Elementary
• Approved $39,400.00 for a digital marquee at Sooner Elementary
• Authorized disposal of miscellaneous technology items via public auction

The Board of Education approved several key leadership hires, including two Assistant Superintendents. The board also approved a general consent agenda, a personnel consent agenda, and several staff resignations.

• Approved Shannon Woodson as Assistant Superintendent (Curriculum and Instruction) (5-0)
• Approved Jimmy Martin as Assistant Superintendent (Alternative Education, Child Nutrition, Career Tech Education, Federal Programs) (5-0)
• Approved Morgan Myers as Assistant High School Principal - Unassigned (5-0)
• Approved Christine Danner as Assistant Elementary Principal - Unassigned (5-0)
• Approved LaDawna Hunter as District Spirit Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Douglas Drain as Child Nutrition Specialist (5-0)
• Approved Rusty Anderson as Web and Digital Media Specialist (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Leslie Shaw VanBuskirk and support employees Heather Platt, Keith Williams, and Stephanie L. Williams (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda with 22 routine items, including a $421,972.99 roof replacement at Santa Fe Elementary, a $963,629.70 final lease payment for student devices, and a $204,141 software renewal. The board also sanctioned several booster clubs and approved purchase orders and contracts for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Santa Fe Elementary roof replacement: $421,972.99 (bond fund)
• Final year 4 of 4 lease payment for one-to-one devices: $963,629.70 (technology bond funds)
• Alio Finance, HR, Archive and Inventory software renewal: $204,141 (technology bond funds)
• Kelly Educational Staffing renewal for substitute staffing services for FY24
• Transfer of $45,000 from Student Activity Operations to Miscellaneous for convocation expenses

The Board of Education approved a negotiated agreement with the Educational Support Personnel of Moore (ESPM) for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also approved several new and revised job descriptions and various personnel recommendations.

• Approved Negotiated Agreement with Educational Support Personnel of Moore (ESPM) for SY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Approved new job description for Web and Digital Media Specialist (4-0)
• Approved revision to Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction job description (4-0)
• Approved new job description for Assistant Superintendent (Alternative Education, Child Nutrition, Career Technology Education and Federal Programs) (4-0)
• Approved revision to Student Support Specialist/Homeless Liaison job description (4-0)
• Approved recommendation of Cindy Lang as Elementary Head Principal, unassigned (4-0)
• Approved recommendation of Dacia Smith as Elementary Assistant Principal, unassigned (4-0)
• Approved recommendation of Susan Curtis as Student Support Specialist/Homeless Liaison (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met for a regular meeting on June 12, 2023. They adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda that included minutes, financial reports, renewals of legal service contracts with Walta and Walta and McAfee and Taft, a new Career Tech course, new student activity accounts, and a Child Nutrition loan agreement. The board also discussed setting a date and time for an end-of-fiscal-year special board meeting.

• Renewed legal services contract with Walta and Walta for 2023-2024
• Renewed legal services contract with McAfee and Taft for 2023-2024
• Added Career Tech course 'Layout Design Techniques'
• New student activity accounts for Class of 2027 at Moore High and Westmoore High
• Approved FY24 loan agreement between Child Nutrition and General Fund

The Board approved the purchase of 20 acres near 149th and S. Penn for $1,400,000 plus closing costs. Members also established student transfer capacity limits for the first quarter of the 2023/2024 school year and approved several administrative and coaching appointments.

• Approved purchase of 20 acres near 149th and S. Penn for $1,400,000 plus closing costs (5-0)
• Set Q1 2023/2024 transfer capacity: 16 students for PK-2, 20 for 3-6, and 24 for 7-12 (5-0)
• Denied out-of-district open transfer appeal for Student A (5-0)
• Approved Hether Little-Shirey as Head Principal at Highland East Junior High (5-0)
• Approved RaDonna Robbins as elementary head principal - unassigned (5-0)
• Approved Aubrey Highfill as Girls Soccer Head Coach at Moore High School (5-0)
• Approved Ben "Hunter" Aguirre as Head Baseball Coach at Southmoore High School (5-0)
• Approved Lori Reed as Head Coach of Girls Golf at Westmoore High School (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and approved three action items: a $3,565,788 contract with Streets Mechanical for new HVAC equipment at Moore High School, renewal of TransPar for transportation management for 2023/2024, and hiring Shiloh Thompson as assistant athletic trainer at Moore High School.

• Approved $3,565,788 contract to Streets Mechanical for new HVAC equipment at Moore High School
• Renewed TransPar for transportation management services for the 2023/2024 school year
• Hired Shiloh Thompson as assistant athletic trainer at Moore High School (salary per 'Set by Board' scale)

The Board of Education approved a contract for new HVAC equipment at Moore High School and renewed transportation management services. The board also approved the hiring of an assistant athletic trainer.

• Approved $3,565,788.00 contract for Streets Mechanical to install HVAC equipment at Moore High School (4-0)
• Approved renewal of TransPar transportation management agreement for 2023/2024 school year (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Shiloh Thompson as assistant athletic trainer at Moore High School (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a consent agenda containing routine items, including an amendment increasing a child nutrition fund loan from $5.5 million to $6.35 million. Also approved were an audit contract, an easement for Westmoore High School, and temporary appropriations for the 2023-2024 school year. The superintendent provided a report and community members addressed the board.

• Child nutrition fund loan amendment from $5,500,000 to $6,350,000
• Audit contract with Bledsoe, Hewett and Gullekson, CPAs for FY23
• PG&E underground easement for new building at Westmoore High School
• Membership renewal with Oklahoma State School Boards Association at $5,100
• Temporary appropriations application for 2023-2024 school year

The Board approved three new executive leadership positions and several administrative and support staff hires. It also authorized the use of general funds to pay stipends for Nationally Board-Certified teachers pending state reimbursement. Proposed revisions to student transfer and residency policies were approved for consideration.

• Approved three new leadership positions: Executive Director (Elementary), Executive Director (Secondary), and Deputy Superintendent (Human Resources) (5-0)
• Approved paying Nationally Board-Certified teacher stipends from general funds pending OSDE reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved proposed revisions to Board Policy #7070 (Out-of-District Open Student Transfers) for consideration (5-0)
• Approved proposed revisions to Board Policy #7235 (Student Residency Policy) for consideration (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Joey Slate as Elementary Principal - Unassigned (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tara Malbrough as Director of Child Nutrition (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Beth Wallar as District Accountant (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 and approved several action items: hiring Kierra Lang as the girls' head basketball coach at Westmoore High School, a transportation agreement with Earlywine Park YMCA for summer bus use, a services agreement with the University of Oklahoma for a District Career Expo on May 27, 2023, and a supplemental health care agreement with Specialty Care Medical/Pediatrics for nursing services. The board also entered executive session to discuss the personnel item.

The Board approved the appointment of a head basketball coach and a transportation agreement with the Earlywine Park YMCA. It also authorized agreements and $39,000 in spending for a University of Oklahoma career expo and a supplemental health care agreement for special education nursing services.

• Approved Kierra Lang as girls' head basketball coach at Westmoore High School (4-0)
• Approved Transportation Agreement with Earlywine Park YMCA for summer activities (4-0)
• Approved services agreement with University of Oklahoma for District Career Expo on April 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $39,000 expenditure to Village Travel, Overland Charter, and U.S. Coachways for career expo transport (4-0)
• Approved Supplemental Health Care Agreement with Specialty Care Medical/Pediatrics for special education nursing services (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting, swearing in incumbent Mandy Kincannon to Board Seat #3 and electing new officers: Jennifer Statler as President, Mandy Kincannon as Vice President, and Vicki Brickman as Clerk. The board also received a curriculum update and approved a consent agenda including routine financial reports, an NWEA assessment program for junior highs ($63,050), Project Lead the Way fees ($37,000), a dairy products increase ($300,000), HUDL renewal ($50,700), and several student travel requests.

• Swearing in of Mandy Kincannon as incumbent for Board Seat #3
• Election of Jennifer Statler as Board President, Mandy Kincannon as Vice President, Vicki Brickman as Clerk
• Purchase of NWEA ELA/Math benchmark assessment for six junior high sites at $63,050 (Bond Funds)
• Approval of $37,000 for Project Lead the Way participation fees (Textbook Bond Funds)
• Increase of $300,000 to Hiland Dairy Company for milk and juice to finish the school year

The Board elected new officers and approved several job description changes and personnel appointments. It also authorized a right-of-way agreement with the City of Moore and adopted a student mental health protocol.

• Elected Jennifer Nguyen-Statler as President, Mandy Kincannon as Vice-President, and Vicki Brickman as Clerk (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way agreement with City of Moore for 220 S.E. 4th Street (4-0)
• Approved MPS Student Mental Health Protocol for HB 4106 compliance (4-0)
• Approved new and revised job descriptions for Student Enrollment and Information Specialist, Fiscal Services Clerk, Student Services Coordinator, Title III Coordinator/District Test Coordinator, and Asset Specialist (4-0)
• Approved Tina Losada, Angela Ruth, and Donald Skaggs as Elementary Principals - Unassigned (4-0)
• Approved Amy Talbert as Elementary Assistant Principal - Unassigned (4-0)
• Approved Taylor Fleener as Westmoore High School Head Volleyball Coach (4-0)
• Approved resignations of Kayleigh Gonzalez, Regan Martin, Maria Strobel, and Pamela Carl (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda of 42 routine items, including several significant expenditures. Key approvals include a $2.2 million purchase of textbooks and instructional materials for secondary ELA and world language, a $1.26 million purchase of digital scoreboards for Westmoore and Southmoore high school stadiums, and a $150,000 purchase of STEM/STEAM materials. The board also continued a contract with OUHSC College of Nursing for the 2023-2024 school year.

• $2.2M for secondary ELA and world language textbooks and instructional materials (using General Funds and Textbook Bond Funds)
• $1,257,321 for digital scoreboards at Westmoore and Southmoore high school football stadiums
• $150,000 for PLTW STEM/STEAM material refills for elementary and junior high sites
• Continuation of contract with OUHSC College of Nursing for 2023-2024
• Approved 5th grade field trips to Camp Classen for South Lake, Sooner, and Eastlake elementary schools

The Board of Education established classroom capacity limits for student transfers across various grade levels. The board also approved several athletic trainer hires and personnel changes.

• Set PK-2 student transfer capacity at 16 students per classroom (5-0)
• Set grade 3-6 student transfer capacity at 20 students per classroom (5-0)
• Set grade 7-12 student transfer capacity at 24 students (5-0)
• Approved Mason Steffen as assistant athletic trainer at Moore High School (5-0)
• Approved Ryan Clark and Adam Burns as assistant athletic trainers at Southmoore High School (5-0)
• Approved Alexandria Bray and Robert Polk as assistant athletic trainers at Westmoore High School (5-0)
• Approved personnel items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignations of Kelly Danscuk, Sharon Fleming, Crystal Green, Lisa Hunt, Julie Quary, and Sarah Shelton (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation on insurance proposals and consider renewing district insurance. They will also discuss and potentially authorize entering into contract negotiations with Twotrees Technology for ERate-funded equipment and services for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Presentation of insurance proposals by Dillingham Insurance
• Renewal of district insurance
• TECH: 2023-2024 ERate Bid Contract Negotiation – board to consider entering negotiations with Twotrees Technology

The Board of Education approved district insurance coverage for 2023-2024 and authorized contract negotiations for network equipment and services.

• Approved district insurance coverage effective March 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved entering contract negotiations with Twotrees Technologies for ERate, Category Two, network equipment and services (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met to review the FY22 annual financial audit and approve routine district operations. The board approved a $139,200 Chromebook contract for 5th graders at MPS:1 schools, replacing a previously rescinded purchase. The board also authorized fund transfers for four elementary schools to cover student activity and operating costs. A public comment period was held for community members to address the board.

• Approval of a $139,200 Chromebook purchase for MPS:1 5th graders from CDW
• Rescission of a previous $88,800 Chromebook purchase approval
• FY22 Annual Financial Audit presentation by Sanders, Bledsoe and Hewett, CPAs
• Fund transfers totaling $120,000 across Broadmoore, Bryant, Kelley, and Oakridge Elementary Schools
• $11,909 MindTap purchase from Cengage Learning for high school business teachers

The Board approved the issuance of $54.99 million in General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds. Members also approved several new and revised job descriptions, updated board policies, and appointed new executive directors for secondary and elementary education.

• Awarded $54,990,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds to J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC (4-0)
• Approved resolution for issuance of $54,990,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds (4-0)
• Approved Dr. Kristy Hernandez as Executive Director of Secondary Education and Instruction (4-0)
• Approved Debra Hendrix as Executive Director of Elementary Education and Instruction (4-0)
• Approved revisions to job descriptions for Executive Directors, HVAC, Plumber, and Electrician Foremen (4-0)
• Created new job descriptions for Fiscal Services Clerk: Technology, Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, and Instructional Resource Coach (4-0)
• Approved for consideration revisions to Purchasing Policy and deletions of policies #7080, #7095, and #7190 (4-0)
• Appointed members for the 2023-2024 Certified and Support Employee Negotiations Teams (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will meet for a regular session on January 9, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, including adoption of the agenda, superintendent's report, and public comment. The primary action is approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, purchase orders, financial reports, and multiple elementary school field trip requests to Camp Classen.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from Dec 12, 2022 regular and Dec 26, 2022 emergency meetings
• Purchase Order Report and December FY23 Financial Report to be acknowledged
• Camp Classen field trip requests for Bryant, Oakridge, Red Oak, Fairview, Fisher, Heritage Trails, and Timber Creek elementary schools
• Community Involvement period of up to 30 minutes for public comments

The Board approved the appointment of Michelle McNear as Deputy Superintendent (Human Resources) and denied a student's appeal for an out-of-district open transfer. The Board also approved two OG&E easements and annual bonuses for National Board Certification.

• Approved appointment of Michelle McNear as Deputy Superintendent (Human Resources) effective March 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied appeal for Student A regarding out-of-district open transfer for 2022/2023 school year (5-0)
• Approved disbursement of annual bonus for National Board Certification (5-0)
• Approved OG&E easement at Moore High School, work order #7711099 (5-0)
• Approved OG&E easement at Southmoore High School, work order #7709701 (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignation of support employee Melissa White (5-0)