Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of
The Chouteau-Mazie Board of Education
November 5, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The Chouteau-Mazie Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, 521 N. McCracken, Chouteau, Oklahoma. The original agenda for this regular meeting was posted on Wednesday, November 4, by 4:30 p.m. on the doors of the
Agenda Item 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Wayne Markiewicz, president. The following individuals were present: Mr. Wayne Markiewicz, President; Mr. Steve Chase, Vice President, was not present; Ms. Tara Jones, Board Clerk; Ms. Wynema Potter, Member; Ms. Donda Richards, Member; Dr. Lisa Horn, Superintendent; Amber Rice, Minutes Clerk; George Atkins, Kim Atkins, Dennis Stutzman, Sue Stutzman, Steve Boone, Susie Boone, Guests
A quorum was established.
Agenda Item 2. Public comments were heard by the board members.
Agenda Item 3. Dr. Horn presented the financial status of the district.
Agenda Item 4. On a motion of Tara Jones and seconded by Wynema Potter the board agreed to approve the following consent agenda with the exception to table items E and F. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows; Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, no
- Approval of the October 6, 2009 regular board meeting minutes
- Approval of financial statements, warrants issued for payment, change orders, purchase orders and activity fund statements
- Approval of contract with Gerry Owen to rent personal shop located at, 404 A Ave. Chouteau, Oklahoma, for the period of November 6, 2009, through June 30, 2010, for district carpentry needs
- Approval of 2009 – 2010 budget
- Approval of request from Steve Chase to waive facility use fee for Pryor Little League Football Program to use Chouteau Football Field and concessions
- Approval of board agenda meeting dates for the 2009-2010 school year
G. Approval of support staff salary scale and raises to be retroactive to July 1, 2009
H. Approval of Annual School Board Election Resolution 2009-2010
I. Approval to transfer $1600.00 from middle school 819 activity account to administrative activity account 813.
J. Approval to transfer $100.00 from activity account 836 (Athletic Booster Account) to 848 (Chouteau Baseball) for working concession stand
K. Approval to transfer $100.00 from activity account 836 (Athletic Booster Account) to 851 (Chouteau Jr. High Cheer) for working concession stand
L. Approval of “Free Throw Shoot-a-Thon” fundraiser for Girls’ Basketball Team Activity account 845
M. Approval of the following board policies:
Surety Bonds for Superintendents and Financial Officers
Lunch Service
Identity Theft Prevention
Retention and Destruction of Documents
Student Records
Open Records
Professional Conduct by Staff
Family and Medical Leave
Criminal Records Search Policy
Student Attendance
District Wide Parental Involvement – Title 1 A Programs
Student Behavior and Discipline
Title IX School Sponsored Sports
Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing, and Resolving Complaints Alleging Discriminations
Discriminatory Harassment and Retaliation
Nondiscrimination
Family Member Policy
Wireless Telecommunication Devices (Students)
Wireless Telecommunications (Employees)
Children’s Internet Protection Act Policy
Drug Policy
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Hazard Communication
Parent Revocation of Consent for Services
Hazard Communication Procedures
Agenda Item 5. Elementary Testing Presentations were presented by Dennis Stutzman and Steve Boone; Transportation Update was presented by Dennis Stutzman
Agenda Item 6. The Superintendent’s report was presented by Dr. Lisa Horn; Bobbie Morgan presented information about a M.S. Gifted and Talented field trip to Washington D.C.
Agenda Item 7. Proposed executive session to discuss hiring, employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, retirement, or resignation pursuant to 25 Oklahoma Stat. 307 (B)(1). The following are proposed for discussion for the Board’s executive session:
A. the resignation of Travis Wheeler as mentor teacher for Aaron Posey for 2009-2010
B. the employment of Debra Evans as a mentor teacher for Sommer Woodward for 2009- 2010
C. the employment of Jenny Holliday as H.S. assistant cheerleader coach for 2009-2010
D. the retirement of Joe Stutzman, bus mechanic effective October 28, 2009
E. the adjunct 5th grade social studies teaching position for Phil Brumley 2009-2010
F. the adjunct teaching position for early childhood music for Angela Hutchinson for 2009-2010
Agenda Item 8. On motion of Tara Jones seconded by Donda Richards the board voted to convene into executive session at 8:58 p.m. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
Agenda Item 9. On the motion of Wynema Potter seconded by Donda Richards, the board voted to return to open session at 10:13 p.m. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
Agenda Item 10. Mr. Markiewicz, Board president reported the Board met in executive session to discuss: hiring, employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, retirement, or resignation pursuant to 25 Oklahoma Stat. 307 (B)(1).
Agenda Item 11. Consideration and vote regarding the employment or resignation of the following:
A. On the motion of Wynema Potter seconded by Donda Richards the board voted to accept the resignation of Travis Wheeler as mentor teacher for Aaron Posey. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
B. On the motion of Donda Richards seconded by Tara Jones the board voted to employ Debra Evans as a mentor teacher for Sommer Woodward for 2009-2010. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
C. On the motion of Tara Jones seconded by Wynema Potter the board voted to employ Jenny Holliday as H.S. assistant cheerleader coach for 2009-2010. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
D. On the motion of Wynema Potter seconded by Tara Jones the board voted to accept the retirement of Joe Stutzman, bus mechanic effective October 28, 2009. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
E. On the motion of Tara Jones seconded by Wynema Potter the board voted to accept adjunct 5th grade social studies teaching position for Phil Brumley for 2009-2010. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
F. On the motion of Wynema Potter seconded by Donda Richards the board voted to accept Angela Hutchinson as an adjunct teacher for early childhood music for 2009-2010. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
Agenda Item 12. No new business
Agenda Item 13. The next regular meeting for the Chouteau-Mazie Board of Education will be December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Building, 521 N. McCracken, Chouteau, OK 74337
Agenda Item 14. On motion of Donda Richards seconded by Wynema Potter the board voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m. The motion carried with four votes cast as follows: Mr. Markiewicz, yes; Ms. Jones, yes; Ms. Potter, yes; Ms. Richards, yes
Submitted by
Amber Rice, Minutes Clerk