Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2024, to act on a consent agenda comprising 41 routine items, including approval of minutes, purchase orders, financial reports, new course additions, and staff travel requests. The meeting also includes a superintendent's report, a curriculum update, and a presentation by the Southridge Jr. High Student Lighthouse Team. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Addition of new courses: Achieve Moore: Success in High School, Junior High Advisory, Piano III, and Esports (Course Code 2554)
- Travel request for Andrae McConnell to COSN Conference in Seattle, WA (552 Federal Funds)
- Travel request for Southmoore Pom Squad to NDA National Competition in Orlando, FL (19 students)
- Travel request for Southmoore High School track team to Washburn 'Be Your Best' meet in Washburn, KS (15 athletes)
- Approval of online auction items and purchase order report for December FY25
The Board of Education approved several new and revised job descriptions and confirmed the appointment of a Head Elementary School Principal. The board also upheld a previous decision regarding a parent's formal complaint following an executive session.
- Approved new job descriptions for Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Technology Integration and Data Privacy Manager, and Custodial Equipment Maintenance and Repair Technician (5-0)
- Approved revised job descriptions for Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, and High School Athletic Facilitators (5-0)
- Upheld the Step 3 decision of a parent's formal complaint (5-0)
- Approved Deanne Pence as a Head Elementary School Principal (5-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda and Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved resignations of Michael Savage and Stacey Ackerman (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The board will swear in Matt Purser to fill the vacated Board Seat #2, hear presentations on litigation and budgets, and vote on a consent agenda with 41 items including revisions to student dress code, wellness, suspension, and visitor policies. Public comments are permitted on agenda items.
- Swearing in of Matt Purser to Board Seat #2
- Presentation on litigation relative to agenda item 10.02 by legal counsel
- Revisions to Policy #7105 (student dress code) removing prohibition of tank tops
- Revisions to Policy #7280 (wellness) updating nutrition and lunch standards
- Adoption of new consolidated policy on subpoenas, jury duty, and court appearances
The Board of Education approved the district's Budget by Funds and voted to retain Frantz Law Group, APLC, for Oklahoma School Social Media Litigation. The board also approved several personnel actions, including the appointment of a Junior High Assistant Principal.
- Approved district Budget by Funds (4-0)
- Approved retention of Frantz Law Group, APLC, for Oklahoma School Social Media Litigation (4-0)
- Approved Christopher (Jeremy) Walker as Junior High Assistant Principal (4-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (4-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
- Approved resignation of certified employee Amy Critchfield (4-0)
- Approved resignation of support employee Charles Neal (4-0)
- Decided not to enter into executive session (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools board held a special meeting to interview candidates for a vacated board seat and entered executive session to discuss applicants and a resignation. The board approved a consent agenda including an easement to Oklahoma City, adjunct teachers, and travel requests. Action items included accepting a resignation, entering an agreement with an attorney, approving an addendum to the Moore Police Department contract, and selecting a candidate for the vacant board seat.
- Easement to Oklahoma City for drainage at Bridges of Moore Project
- Approval of adjunct teachers for 2024-2025 at Moore, Southmoore, and Westmoore high schools
- Resignation of Jeremy Gatlin, Assistant Principal
- Agreement with Rosenstein, Fist, and Ringold attorneys
- Addendum to 2024-2025 contract between Moore Public Schools and Moore Police Department
The Board of Education appointed Matt Purser to fill a vacancy on the board through February 2027. The board also accepted a staff resignation and approved legal and police contracts.
- Selected Matt Purser to fill vacated Board Seat #2 (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of Assistant Principal Jeremy Gatlin (4-0)
- Approved agreement with Rosenstein, Fist, and Ringold - Attorneys at Law (4-0)
- Approved addendum to 2024-2025 contract with Moore Police Department (4-0)
- Approved all items on the consent agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board will meet to discuss routine business including multiple consent agenda items. Key purchases include a $56,399.88 drone set for career tech, a $41,800 auto-scrubber, and a $10,086.67 software package. The board will also approve several out-of-state travel requests for sports teams.
- Purchase of Robolink drones for career tech at $56,399.88
- Purchase of auto-scrubber floor cleaning machine for Southridge Junior High at $41,800
- Add LINQ accounting software and training for Child Nutrition at $10,086.67
- Approval of travel for MHS boys basketball team to tournaments in Wichita Falls and Duncanville, TX
- Approval of travel for MHS wrestling teams to tournaments in Allen, TX and Columbia, MO
The Board of Education approved the Annual Election Resolution for Seat #5 and scheduled interviews for applicants for Seat #2. The board also approved several personnel recommendations and resignations.
- Approved Annual Election Resolution for School Board Seat #5 (4-0)
- Set Oct. 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for interviews for vacated board seat #2 (4-0)
- Approved Kacie Carter for Academic Resource Team: Special Services (4-0)
- Approved Carly Ramirez for Family and Community Support Specialist (4-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (4-0)
- Approved resignations of certified employees Michelle Bryson and Wesley Bryson (4-0)
- Approved resignations of support employees Robin Blanchard, Heidi Chancellor, Lisa Davis, Douglas Grant, and Celine Pierce (4-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education reviewed reports on curriculum, college remediation, and dropout rates. The board also acted on a consent agenda including several technology and equipment acquisitions for district schools.
- Purchase of 4 Gleim Flight Simulators for high school aviation programs for $91,506.00
- Purchase of 428 district-wide replacement iPads for $161,784.00 using Title I funds
- Purchase of 41 iPads for Southgate Elementary for $20,828.00 using Title I funds
- Purchase of 28 iPads for elementary principals and the Elementary Education department for $20,910.00
- Purchase of a Transfr Virtual Reality program for the Aviation program for $26,400.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda of routine items and separately voted 4-1 to revise Board Policy #5290 on Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers. The board also approved purchases of the Navigate360 emergency management suite for $50,835.20 and renewal of the behavioral threat management subscription for $32,500.00.
- Revisions to Board Policy #5290, Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers (approved 4-1)
- Purchase of Navigate360 Emergency Management Suite for $50,835.20
- Renewal of Navigate360 Behavioral Threat & Suicide Case Management Subscription for $32,500.00
- Continuation of contract with Moore Youth and Family Services for MAST program
- Approval of July FY25 financial report and August FY25 purchase order report
The Board ratified negotiated agreements for the Education Association of Moore and Educational Support Personnel of Moore for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also denied four separate appeals for out-of-district open transfers and approved revisions to the teacher conduct policy.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy #5290, Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers (4-1)
- Denied out-of-district open transfer appeal for Student A (5-0)
- Denied out-of-district open transfer appeal for Student B (5-0)
- Denied out-of-district open transfer appeal for Student C (5-0)
- Denied out-of-district open transfer appeal for Student D (5-0)
- Ratified 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement with Education Association of Moore (5-0)
- Ratified 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement with Educational Support Personnel of Moore (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Wayne Hess as Data Processing Analyst (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Sarah Renfro as a School Psychology Resource Specialist and delegated authority to administration to reorganize the board policy manual following an OSSBA policy review. The board voted not to enter executive session.
- Approved recommendation of Sarah Renfro for School Psychology Resource Specialist
- Delegated authority to administration to reorganize board policy manual including renumbering, recategorizing, and updating language per OSSBA review
- Voted not to enter executive session for item 8.02
The Board of Education approved delegating authority to administration to reorganize the board policy manual. The board also approved the hiring of a School Psychology Resource Specialist.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved delegating authority to MPS Administration to reorganize the board policy manual (4-0)
- Decided not to enter into executive session (4-0)
- Approved Sarah Renfro for School Psychology Resource Specialist position (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes revisions to policies on sexual misconduct and staff electronic communications, as well as approval of travel and purchases. Items include updates to Policy #2300 (sexual misconduct and employee reference requests) and Policy #2305 (renamed to Staff Members and Electronic or Digital Communications per HB 3958). The board will also vote on a Southmoore High School band trip to Walt Disney World and a $23,657.68 utensil purchase for child nutrition.
- Revisions to Board Policy #2300 on sexual misconduct and subsequent employee reference requests
- Revisions to Board Policy #2305 (renamed) on staff member electronic/digital communications per HB 3958
- Approval of Southmoore High School band trip for 200 students to Walt Disney World, May 1-5, 2025
- Child Nutrition small ware utensils purchase from Oklahoma Restaurant Supply for $23,657.68
- Travel for 8 ELL staff to WIDA Fall Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, October 16-18, 2024
The Board of Education approved all items on the consent and personnel agendas. Additionally, the board appointed Kerri Metz as the CNO Nutrition Area Supervisor/Specialist.
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Kerri Metz as CNO Nutrition Area Supervisor/Specialist (5-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)
- Decided not to enter into executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education met to approve several policy revisions, including student transfer rules based on House Bill #3386. The board also acted on purchase order reports for June FY24 and July FY25 and approved crowd management agreements.
- Revisions to Board Policy #7070 (Out of District Student Transfers) and #7075 (Intra-District Student Transfers) per HB 3386
- Revisions to Board Policy #7055 regarding eligibility for participation in activities
- Approval of June FY24 and July FY25 Purchase Order Reports
- Crowd Management Control Agreements with Contemporary Services Corporation for the district and Highland West Jr. High
- Deletion of Board Policy #7210 (Guns and Projectile Devices) and #7325 (Military Member Student Transfers)
The Board approved a new Human Resources Departmental Specialist job description and two personnel recommendations. Members also scheduled a special meeting for July 22, 2024, to award bids on a district project.
- Approved Human Resources Departmental Specialist job description (3-0)
- Approved Shane Austin as Assistant Jr. High Principal - Unassigned (3-0)
- Approved Blake Romines as Instructional Resource Coach (3-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (3-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (3-0)
- Decided not to enter Executive Session for agenda items 8.02 through 8.04 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will meet to consider several routine consent items, including new policies regarding school security surveillance cameras and weapons-free schools. The board will also discuss setting a date for an end-of-fiscal-year special meeting and hear the superintendent's report. Public comments will be taken for up to 30 minutes.
- New policy on school security surveillance cameras (Consent Agenda item 8.07)
- New policy on weapons-free schools (Consent Agenda item 8.08)
- Deletion of Policy #5250 on teacher assistants and Policy #7145 on pediculosis
- Revisions to Policy #3000 (Media Relations) and Policy #4015 (Annual Audit)
- Discussion on setting a date for an end-of-fiscal-year special board meeting
The Board approved student transfer capacity limits for the first quarter of the 2024/2025 school year. Other actions included renewing a lease-purchase agreement and approving several administrative personnel appointments.
- Set student transfer capacity: PK-2nd (16 per class), 3rd-6th (20 per class), 7th-12th (24 per class) (3-0)
- Approved lease-purchase renewal with Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority through June 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Matthew Stevens as Assistant Principal at Westmoore High School (3-0)
- Approved Cindy Sandoval and Courtenay Coolahan as unassigned elementary head principals (3-0)
- Approved Lance Nuthman as unassigned elementary assistant principal (3-0)
- Approved Thomas Foreman as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Southmoore High School (3-0)
- Approved Rocky Dickinson as Academic Resource Team - Career Education Coordinator (3-0)
- Approved resignations of Brian Givens, Julie Hall, and Calvin Hill (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to correct errors from the May 13, 2024 meeting. It rescinded approval of a support employee rehire list and an oven replacement contract, then approved corrected versions. The board also approved $891,727 for Westmoore High School storm shelter upgrades, $1,241,286.72 for Winding Creek Elementary security upgrades, and a service agreement with Multi-County Counseling.
- Rescission of support employee rehires from May 13 meeting and approval of correct 2024-2025 rehire list
- Rescission of $170,184.96 oven contract with Oklahoma Restaurant Supply and approval of same amount with Curtis Restaurant Supply
- Upgrade of Westmoore High School storm shelter at cost of $891,727 (Building and Red Bud funds)
- Security upgrades at Winding Creek Elementary at cost of $1,241,286.72 (Bond funds)
- Approval of Multi-County Counseling service agreement for June 2024 and 2024-2025 school year
The Board approved security upgrades for Winding Creek Elementary and storm shelter upgrades for Westmoore High School. Members also corrected previous approvals regarding support personnel rehiring and oven replacements. A service agreement for staff counseling was approved.
- Approved Winding Creek Elementary security upgrades from Omni Construction, LLC for $1,241,286.72 (3-0)
- Approved Westmoore High School storm shelter upgrades from The Boldt Company for $891,727 (3-0)
- Approved corrected support personnel rehire list for 2024-2025 (3-0)
- Rescinded May 13 approval for support personnel rehiring (3-0)
- Approved $170,184.96 bid from Curtis Restaurant Supply for replacement ovens at eight sites (3-0)
- Rescinded May 13 approval for oven purchases from Oklahoma Restaurant Supply (3-0)
- Approved service agreement with Multi-County Counseling Inc. for staff counseling (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including 108 routine items. Key actions included temporary appropriations for the 2024-2025 school year and multiple service contracts. The board also heard a superintendent's report and allowed public comments.
- Temporary appropriations for the 2024-2025 school year approved
- Child Nutrition Service Contract awarded: Ice Doctor $130,000, Allied $11,000, Robbins $80,000, Kraus $10,000, Hagar $30,000, Hobart $9,000, Smart Care $10,000 (total $280,000)
- Contract with Hatchling Results for professional services at $31,100 (federal and general funds)
- Continuation of contract with Hearts for Hearing for audiology services in 2024-25
- Radio broadcasting agreement with KREF for live streaming of high school sports
The Board of Education approved several new and revised job descriptions and personnel appointments. Following an executive session, the board voted to deny a parent's formal complaint appeal. The meeting also included the approval of various employee resignations and a leave of absence.
- Denied parent appeal under Complaint Policy #3010 (3-0)
- Approved new job description for HVAC Technician/Automation Specialist (Apprentice) (3-0)
- Approved new job description for HVAC Technician Licensed/Automation Specialist (3-0)
- Approved revised job description for Child Nutrition Area Supervisor/Specialist (3-0)
- Approved revisions to Head Coach and/or Assistant Coach job description (3-0)
- Approved Megan Cox as McKinney-Vento Family Engagement Coordinator (3-0)
- Approved Amanda Serna as Licensed Behavioral Health Professional for 2024-2025 (3-0)
- Approved resignations of six certified employees and three support employees (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met to reorganize leadership, approve routine financial reports, and authorize curriculum purchases. The board elected Mandy Kincannon as president and approved a consent agenda covering purchase orders, financial reports, and funding for math textbooks and STEM materials. Public comment was scheduled, and no board presentations were listed.
- $20,000 for refrigeration equipment maintenance
- $150,000 for math textbooks and instructional materials (2024-2030 cycle)
- $175,000 for PLTW STEM/STEAM material refills
- Approval of April FY24 purchase orders and March financial report
- Mandy Kincannon elected board president
The Board of Education elected new officers and approved several administrative contracts, including a bus route study and a new negotiator for school year 2024-2025. The board also appointed two elementary school principals and extended the superintendent's contract through the 2026-2027 school year.
- Elected Mandy Kincannon as president, Erin Morrison as vice president, and Vicki Brickman as clerk (5-0)
- Approved $5,000 salary increase for Clerk of the Board Vicki Brickman (5-0)
- Approved Louis Barlow of Barlow Education Management Services, LLC as chief negotiator for 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Accepted $23,715 quote for a bus route study by Transpar (5-0)
- Approved new job description for McKinney-Vento Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator (5-0)
- Terminated employment of probationary teacher Secrett Taylor (5-0)
- Appointed Kara Hayes as head principal at Fairview Elementary and Amanda Sumner as head principal at Briarwood Elementary (5-0)
- Extended superintendent's contract through the 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will hear a presentation on 2024-25 insurance proposals from Dillingham Insurance. The board is also considering a wide range of policy revisions and new policies to comply with state and federal laws. Additionally, the board will act on several technology purchases for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Purchase of secondary site ID cards for $47,850.00
- Purchase of 2,000 Chromebook covers for 5th grade devices for $38,000.00
- Purchase of 2,000 Chromebook Management Licenses for $64,000.00
- Annual renewal of Classlink Software for $71,519.00
- Adoption of new and revised policies including Nepotism, Drug-Free Workplace, and Child Nutrition
The Board established specific classroom capacity limits for student transfers across different grade levels. They also approved several personnel hires, resignations, and leaves of absence.
- Set Q4 student transfer capacity: PK-2nd (16 students), 3rd-6th (20 students), 7th-12th (24 students) (5-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved hiring Taylor Plunkett as School Psychology Resource Specialist for 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved hiring Julie Yousey for Academic Resource Team - Secondary Math for 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Acknowledged recommendation for termination of probationary employee Secrett Taylor (5-0)
- Approved resignations of certified employees Shelly Albright, John Cargal, Ginger Foss, Patricia McCarthey, Katilyn Morrison-Henson, and Lauren Wall (5-0)
- Approved resignations of support employees Donald Allen, Anita Kuchera, and Brigette Sandoval (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including a $28,696 branding logo purchase for Southmoore High School's indoor facility, travel for eight administrators to the ASBO conference in Nashville, travel for general counsel to a school law seminar in New Orleans, and an audit contract with Bledsoe, Hewett, and Gullekson. They voted not to enter executive session and then appointed Cynthia Decker as Head Principal at Westmoore High School.
- Approved appointment of Cynthia Decker as Head Principal at Westmoore High School
- Approved $28,696 branding logo purchase from BSN for Southmoore indoor facility
- Approved travel for eight administrators to ASBO conference in Nashville (Sept 18-20, 2024)
- Approved travel for general counsel Jessica Sherrill to COSA School Law Seminar in New Orleans (Apr 3-7, 2024)
- Approved audit contract with Bledsoe, Hewett, and Gullekson for FY24 annual audit
The Board approved the appointment of a new head principal for Westmoore High School. Other actions included approving an annual audit contract and funding for facility branding and staff travel.
- Approved Cynthia Decker for Head Principal at Westmoore High School (4-0)
- Approved $28,696.00 for Southmoore indoor practice facility branding logos from BSN (4-0)
- Approved contract for Bledsoe, Hewett, and Gullekson, CPAs to conduct FY24 annual audit (4-0)
- Approved travel for eight staff members to ASBO International Annual Conference (4-0)
- Approved travel for District General Counsel to COSA School Law Seminar (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on the FY23 annual financial audit and a new curriculum called 'Leader in Me'. The board will then vote on a consent agenda including the curriculum purchase, multiple student travel requests, child nutrition equipment replacements, and a new ID badging system. A 30-minute public comment period is scheduled.
- Presentation of annual financial audit for FY23 by Sanders, Bledsoe, and Hewett
- Purchase of 'Leader in Me' PreK-12 curriculum
- Travel approvals for MHS Football to Bentonville AR, Southmoore Theatre to Bloomington IN, and others
- Child Nutrition oven replacements for Houchin and Fairview
- RFP 2024-01 Tech ID Badging system award to Newbart Products
The Board of Education approved the issuance of two sets of general obligation bonds totaling $33,740,000. The board also approved several job description updates and personnel changes.
- Approved $27,420,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Robert W. Baird and Company as bidder for $27,420,000 bonds (5-0)
- Approved $6,320,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Hilltop Securities, Inc. as bidder for $6,320,000 bonds (5-0)
- Approved new job description for School Support Resource Specialist (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Special Needs Supervisor/Dispatcher and Academic Resource Team Content Specialist job descriptions (5-0)
- Appointed Adam Burns as Head Athletic Trainer at Southmoore High School (5-0)
- Approved all items on the Personnel Agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items including purchase orders, financial reports, and several staff travel requests. The board also heard the superintendent's report and allowed community input. All actions were carried unanimously.
- Approved January FY24 Purchase Order Report and December FY24 Financial Report
- Approved travel for 15 MHS Pom girls to Dance Team Union Nationals in Orlando, FL (Feb 7-13, 2024)
- Approved travel for two Ed Tech team members to COSN Conference in Miami, FL (April 8-10, 2024) using Title IV funds
- Approved travel for Performing Arts Center Manager to USITT Conference in Seattle, WA (March 20-23, 2024, approx. $2,800)
- Approved travel for Special Services employees to present at ACRES Conference in Las Vegas, NV (April 3-7, 2024, expenses paid by OU)
The Board of Education authorized the sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds and General Obligation Building Bonds (Federally Taxable) for 2024. The board also approved several job title changes, personnel appointments, and the disbursement of National Board Certification bonuses.
- Approved sale of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2024 (4-0)
- Approved sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2024 (4-0)
- Approved job title change for Attorney to General Counsel (4-0)
- Approved job title change for Professional Development Secretary to Professional Learning and Program Compliance Clerk (4-0)
- Approved job title change for Special Needs Supervisor to Special Needs Supervisor/Dispatcher (4-0)
- Approved annual bonus disbursement for National Board Certification (4-0)
- Appointed Curtis Lewis as Special Needs Supervisor/Dispatcher (4-0)
- Appointed Jessica Sherrill as in-house legal counsel (4-0)