Moore Public Schools public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Board of Education met to review the Superintendent's report and approve a consent agenda. Key actions included the addition of new course descriptions and authorization for various staff and student travel for competitions and conferences.
- Approval of new courses: Achieve Moore: Success in High School, Junior High Advisory, Piano III, and Esports
- Approval of December FY25 Purchase Order Report
- Authorization for Southmoore and Westmoore Pom squads to travel to Orlando, FL
- Authorization for Title I Team and ELA Coordinators to attend a conference in New Orleans, LA
- Approval to upload district items for an online auction
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes the purchase of four Metrasens metal detectors for $66,000 using security bond funds, revisions to student dress code policy to allow tank tops, and updates to wellness and suspension policies. The board will also swear in Matt Purser to fill a vacant board seat and hear presentations on litigation and budgets.
- Purchase of 4 Metrasens Ultra Metal Detectors for $66,000 from security bond funds
- Revision to Board Policy #7105 - DRESS CODE - STUDENTS removing prohibition of tank tops
- Revision to Board Policy #7280 - WELLNESS updating nutrition and lunch time standards
- Revision to Board Policy #7130 - SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS K-12 updating language
- Adoption of new consolidated policy on SUBPOENAS, JURY DUTY SERVICE, AND COURT APPEARANCES
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates and select a replacement for vacated Board Seat #2. The board also approved a consent agenda including an easement to Oklahoma City for drainage at the Bridges of Moore Project, adjunct teacher appointments, and three teacher travel requests. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of Assistant Principal Jeremy Gatlin, entered into an agreement with Rosenstein, Fist, and Ringold attorneys, and approved an addendum to the 2024-2025 contract with the Moore Police Department.
- Selected a candidate to fill vacated Board Seat #2 after interviews
- Approved an addendum to the 2024-2025 contract between Moore Public Schools and Moore Police Department
- Entered into an agreement with Rosenstein, Fist, and Ringold, Attorneys at Law
- Granted an easement to Oklahoma City for drainage at the Bridges of Moore Project
- Accepted resignation of Assistant Principal Jeremy Gatlin
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 14, 2024, acting on a consent agenda of routine items. The board approved purchases including an auto-scrubber for Southridge Junior High and Robolink drones for career tech teachers, along with multiple student travel requests. The meeting included procedural items, a superintendent's report, and a public comment period.
- Purchase of an auto-scrubber floor cleaning machine for Southridge Junior High at a cost of $41,800
- Purchase of Robolink Codrone Education-Classroom 18 pack drones for career tech stem teachers at a cost of $56,399.88
- Addition of LINQ accounting software and training to the Child Nutrition program for $10,086.67
- Travel request for 112 Moore High School band students to perform at Disney Magic Kingdom Parade in Orlando, FL
- Travel request for 50 Moore High School choir students to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met on September 9, 2024, and approved a consent agenda containing routine items, including financial reports, purchase orders, and several technology purchases. The board also received presentations on curriculum review and college remediation/dropout reports. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Allison Richey not present.
- Approved purchase of 4 Gleim Flight Simulators for high school aviation programs at $91,506.00 (Project 424 grant)
- Approved purchase of 26 iPads for elementary principals and 2 iPads with Pencil Pro for $20,910.00 (Elementary Bond Fund)
- Approved purchase of 41 iPads for Southgate Elementary at $20,828.00 (Title I funds)
- Approved purchase of 428 iPads district-wide to replace outdated devices at $161,784.00 (Title I funds)
- Approved purchase of Transfr Virtual Reality program for $26,400.00 (Project 424 grant funds)
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 12, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and contracts. A separate vote was held on revisions to Board Policy #5290, Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, which passed 4-1.
- Approved purchase of Navigate360 Emergency Management Suite for $50,835.20
- Approved renewal of Navigate360 Behavioral Threat & Suicide Case Management subscription for $32,500.00
- Approved purchase of 500 licenses for secondary ELL students at $24,999.00 using federal Title III funds
- Approved continuation of contracts with Moore Youth and Family Services, Crossroads Head Start, and Specialty Care Medical/Pediatrics for the 2024-25 school year
- Approved revisions to Board Policy #5290, Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers, with a 4-1 vote (Allison Richey dissenting)
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on July 22, 2024, and took action on two items: hiring a School Psychology Resource Specialist and delegating authority to administration to reorganize the board policy manual. The board voted unanimously on both items and did not enter executive session.
- Approved hiring Sarah Renfro as a School Psychology Resource Specialist
- Delegated authority to administration to reorganize the board policy manual, including renumbering, recategorizing, deleting duplicate policies, and updating language per OSSBA review
- Board voted not to enter executive session to discuss item 8.02
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met on July 8, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, purchase orders, and travel requests. The board also approved revisions to several board policies, including updates on copyright, sexual misconduct, and staff electronic communications, as well as a contract with Norman Regional Hospital Authority and a food bid from Yang's 5th Taste.
- Approved purchase order report for July FY25
- Approved travel for 7 ELL teachers to WIDA conference in Pittsburgh, PA
- Approved Southmoore High School band trip to Orlando, FL (200 students)
- Approved $23,657.68 for child nutrition small ware utensils
- Approved revisions to Board Policies #2150, #2300, #2305, and #5065
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 26, 2024, to act on a consent agenda covering routine items such as purchase orders, policy revisions, contracts, and fund transfers. The board also discussed setting a date for a July special meeting and entered executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved purchase order reports for June FY24 and July FY25
- Revised policies on student transfers (7070, 7075) per House Bill 3386, and eligibility for activities (7055)
- Approved 2024-25 crowd management agreements with Contemporary Services Corporation, including for Highland West Jr. High
- Approved revised Oklahoma City Police Department contract for 2024-2025 school year
- Approved $12,000 transfer from Plaza Towers Elementary before/after care account to school activity account
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met on June 10, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items, including new policies on school security surveillance cameras and weapons-free schools, as well as revisions to student dress code and discipline policies. The board also discussed setting a date for an end-of-fiscal-year special meeting. The meeting included public comment time and a superintendent's report.
- New board policy on School Security Surveillance Cameras
- New board policy on Weapons-Free Schools
- Revisions to Board Policy #7105, Dress Code - Students
- Revisions to Board Policy #7115, Discipline (title change to Student Discipline)
- Approval of 5th grade trips to Camp Classen for Broadmoore, Southgate, and Houchin Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 23, 2024, to correct errors from the May 13 meeting and approve several construction and service contracts. The board rescinded and re-approved the support employee rehire list and the child nutrition oven purchase, and approved upgrades to the Westmoore High School storm shelter and Winding Creek Elementary security.
- Rescinded May 13 approval of support employee rehires and approved correct 2024-2025 list
- Rescinded $170,184.96 oven purchase from Oklahoma Restaurant Supply; approved same amount with Curtis Restaurant Supply for 8 schools
- Approved $891,727 Westmoore High School storm shelter upgrade (Building and Red Bud funds)
- Approved $1,241,286.72 Winding Creek Elementary security upgrades (Bond funds)
- Approved Multi-County Counseling service agreement for June 2024 and SY 2024-25
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education met on May 13, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items, including financial reports, contracts, and field trip requests. The board also heard a superintendent's report and allowed community comments.
- Approved continuation of contract with Hearts for Hearing for audiology services for 2024-25
- Approved continuation of contract with SLRS Sign Language Resource Services for hearing impaired students
- Approved Hatchling Results agreement for professional services at $31,100
- Approved Child Nutrition Service Contracts totaling $280,000 for refrigeration and kitchen equipment
- Approved 5th grade trips to Camp Classen for multiple elementary schools
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to reorganize by electing a president, vice president, and clerk, and to act on a consent agenda of routine items. The board will also hear the superintendent's report and allow community comments. Notable actions include approving math textbook purchases and STEM material refills.
- Elect board president, vice president, and clerk following 2024 seat election
- Approve $150,000 for math textbooks (2024-2030 adoption cycle)
- Approve $175,000 for PLTW STEM/STEAM material refills
- Approve $20,000 additional for refrigeration equipment maintenance
- Approve travel for staff and students to conferences in Brussels, Las Vegas, and more
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, purchase orders, and various technology purchases. The board will also hear a presentation on insurance proposals and consider revisions to numerous board policies to comply with state and federal law.
- Purchase of ID cards for secondary sites for 2024-2025 at a cost of $47,850.00 (Technology Bond Funds)
- Purchase of 2000 Chromebook covers from UZBL for 2024-2025 5th grade devices at a cost of $38,000.00 (Technology Bond Funds)
- Purchase of 2000 Chromebook Management License for 2024-2025 MPS:1 5th Graders at $64,000.00 (MPS:1 Bond Funds)
- Renewal of Classlink Software 2024-2025 in the amount of $71,519.00 (Tech Bond funds)
- Adoption of new and revised board policies, including nepotism, procurement, and child nutrition, to comply with state/federal law
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on February 27, 2024, to act on several administrative items. The board approved the appointment of Cynthia Decker as Head Principal at Westmoore High School, along with consent agenda items including an athletic purchase, travel requests, and an audit contract. The board also voted not to enter executive session.
- Approved Cynthia Decker as Head Principal at Westmoore High School
- Approved $28,696 purchase of branding logos from BSN for Southmoore indoor facility
- Approved travel for 8 administrators to ASBO conference in Nashville, TN (Sept 18-20, 2024)
- Approved travel for General Counsel Jessica Sherrill to COSA School Law Seminar in New Orleans (April 3-7, 2024)
- Approved audit contract proposal from Bledsoe, Hewett, and Gullekson, CPAs for FY24
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2024, to act on agenda items including the issuance of General Obligation bonds, approval of the consent agenda, and other action items. The meeting includes presentations on the FY23 annual financial audit and the 'Leader in Me' curriculum, followed by an executive session and personnel actions.
- General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, Series 2024 and resolution to issue
- General Obligation Building Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2024 and resolution to issue
- Consent agenda includes purchase of 'Leader in Me' PreK-12 curriculum, RFP for Tech ID Badging System (Newbart Products), and Apple Creek Elementary re-roof proposal
- Change orders for Moore West Jr. High Classroom Addition (Change Orders #3, #4, #5)
- Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar
Imported Meetings: 2015- 2025
The Moore Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a consent agenda with financial reports, travel requests, and technology purchases. The most significant items are the purchase of 2,000 Chromebooks for 5th graders and 2,200 laptops for freshmen, totaling over $1.8 million from bond funds.
- Purchase 2,000 Chromebooks for 2024-2025 5th graders at $716,000 (MPS:1 Bond Funds)
- Purchase 2,200 laptops for 2024-2025 freshmen at $1,161,600 (MPS:1 Bond Funds)
- Accept $25,500 donation from MHS Football Quarterback Club for football uniforms
- Purchase football uniforms for MHS at $32,500 (BSN contract)
- Approve travel for staff to conferences in Orlando, Miami, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Nashville