Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Meeting Minutes, 1977 by Metropolitan Library System Oklahoma

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 2, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 2, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that all of the Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start presented Mrs. Nfyrtle Edmond, President, Association of All School Personnel, who made introductory remarks regarding Mrs. Jessie Lowther, Teacher, Quail Creek Elementary School, having been selected as Employee of the Month. Dr. Smith presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mrs. Lowther on behalf of the Board of Education. Mrs. Lowther responded.

Dr. Start introduced Mr. Roy Stewart, Representative, Oklahoma State Advisory Council for Vocational Education. After preliminary remarks, Mr. Stewart presented to Dr. Smith a copy of a research report entitled Vocational Education Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Mr. Jim Wilson, a representative of the Roosevelt Middle School Band Boosters, was introduced by Dr. Start. Mr. Wilson presented a check to Dr. Smith for the school's share in the purchase of band uniforms. Mr. Gerald Warlick, Band Director, Roosevelt Middle School, also made remarks. The following persons addressed the Board: (1)

Don Piccolo - Coach, Northwest Classen High School

(2)

VioT&feta Mumford - Patron

(3)

Virginia Miller - Patron

Mr. Piccolo's remarks were in regard to the proposed middle school athletic program. Members of the Board responded:

Mr. Brown - What do you think is going to happen? in relation to sports?

What is the middle school program

Mr. Piccolo - I think you know that middle schools feed into the high schools.

Mr. Brown - What do you think the proposed program for middle schools is? Mr. Piccolo - I don't know. I just know what I have heard. I know what middle school coaches have said. I know that there have been some meetings. And I do know that there is supposedly thinking about maybe dropping the type of programs that we have in our middle schools now.

Mr. Brown - Have you talked to anyone or called anybody? Mr. Piccolo - Yes. I really feel like that we as coaches very well, if this is going to happen. I understand that coaches met. I don't know what really came out of it. I What I understood was that they felt like the competitive going to be dropped in the middle schools. How true this

did not sell our program all of the middle school talked to several of them. part of the program was is, I don't know.

Mr. Brown - When you called someone who would know, what did they tell you? you call down here?

Who did

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HEARINGS cont'd Mr. Piccolo - I talked to the majority of the coaches that were here at the meeting. Mr. Brown - But did you talk to, for instance, the Director of Middle Schools?

Mr. Piccolo - No, I felt like the coaches that were here understood what went on. Mr. Brown - I don't want to fuss with you, because I respect your work; you do a good job and you are an excellent coach. But it does bother me that we go over and over and over this thing; the President of the Board and the Superintendent have gone over this over and over, and regardless of what we say, we continually get the same thing back. It is true that what we have planned will deviate from what is true today, which incidentally only includes two sports, wrestling and basketball. There are a lot of other sports other than wrestling and basketball. The thing that concerns me is, yes, we are planning to do away with sports as they are in the sense that the actual competition will not take place, as far as the competition between schools, in the school during the day. But neither does it at Moore. Neither does it at Putnam City. We are going to have a hearing next week again. And since southwest Oklahoma City is very concerned about this, as evidently other people are, we will try to deal with this again next week at Grant, and hopefully we will have laid out not only the program, but some understanding of what shape we hope it takes next year, not only in terms of the intramural program which will take place during the day, but also in terms of the competitive aspects of the program. Ibpefully, we can have some kind of affirmative word that will put this to sleep forever and ever. You may not agree with what we do, but at least maybe we will begin to have people understand what we plan to do.

Mr. Donwerth - In all fairness to Mr. Piccolo and the other coaches, the parents, the students and the patrons of this system, Mr. Brown, we have an opinion; we have talked about this, what we thought that it should be, but there have been no directives to the coaches, to the patrons, to the students or anyone on what was going to happen. They came before the Board. They have asked us to not take competitive athletics away. We have agreed that we don't want to. You and I talked about it. We thought that it was great to have competitive athletics, but have it on an after-school basis, and possibly provide additional funds for the coaches in pay, or something like this, because we didn't want to do away with it. But the people don't know anything about it yet. Ms. Mumford spoke regarding written notices received concerning the retention of her daughter at Moon Middle School.

Dr. Smith and a member of the Board responded: Dr. Smith - If you will leave your telephone number or address some place so someone can get in touch with you tomorrow, we will have someone contact you. Dr. Brothers, would you come and take information on how we might reach Ms. Mumford?

Mrs. Williams - Did you say that you received the notices on the 25th? Ms. Mumford - I received one notice on the 18th, and then the following Monday I received another notice. Ms. Miller's remarks pertained to the need for improvement of the sound system at Northeast High School.

Dr. Smith and members of the Board responded: Dr. Smith - Ms. Miller, we have the message now. Since your principal is out now, we will be working with your assistant principal or someone there regarding the problem.

Ms. Miller - So maybe by next fall

Dr. Smith - Hopefully.

Dr. Start - I must comment about that particular play at Northeast High School. It was an excellent play, and my comments are in regard to the content of that play. Throughout that marvelous musical, the theme is "To Dream the Impossible Dream." It ought to stimulate all of us as we work together, to keep dreaming.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

R. #123 Minutes Approved

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the Minutes of April 25, 1977, as presented. On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Mr. Brown - Mrs. Hill and I consulted, and we were in agreement that as far as we were Legal Counsel concerned, the agreement we have with the Attorney is satisfactory. We also consulted Agreement with the Firm and they also are in agreement that it is satisfactory. So we "bring that Report report "back to you without asking for any changes in the agreement.

Dr. Start - The Chair accepts that report. Dr. Start continued: The Chair would like to appoint a new member to the Medical Transfer Review Committee. This committee was established in 1969 to review medical reasons for transfer. Dr. Gloria Rogers has been a member of this committee, giving many hours of her. time, faithfully rendering a valuable service to our district. She has asked to be relieved of this committee assignment. We want to publicly thank herfor her efforts. The Chair at this time appoints Dr. William J. Kruse, a practicing pediatrician in Oklahoma City, to fill a vacancy, effective immediately.

Appointment of Member of Medical Transfer Review Committee

Dr. Start continued: Dr. Smith and I are in the process of reviewing Board-appointed committees and committees of the District. And in reviewing these committees, there was a recommendation submitted by the Family Life Education Committee that a small working committee be appointed to develop new guidelines for Family Life Education. This small working committee has not been appointed, and it is my pleasure as President of the Board, working with the Superintendent, to appoint the following persons to serve on this working committee: Mr. Dale Wood, Dr. Tony Puckett, Ms. Martha Nell Dodson, Mr. Jim Johnson, Ms. Barbara Statum, and Ms. Barbara Eckhardt; a six person committee. The Chairman is asking for a progress report, plus or minus, within 30 days, with a final report within 60 to 90 days.

Appointment of Small Working Committee of Family Life Education

Dr. Start continued: The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at U. S. Grant Announcement Board Meeting High School, Monday, May 9Âť at 7 p.m. Every month the Board of Education meets in a May 9, 1977 school in the District and we discuss topics suggested by the various patrons in the school where we visit. The topics to be discussed at U. S. Grant High School include following: (1)

Security in our Schools

(2)

New Facilities

(3). Human Relations (H)

Special Programs at Carver Center and Rancho

(5)

Reading Program at Prairie Queen

(6)

Competitive Athletics

(7)

Open

The Board is pomfiriibted to hearing from the patrons, and we will take your criticism and hopefully, as well, your praise. Mrs. Potts - I sat in on part of the Gifted and Talented Conference that was held this last weekend at Oklahoma City University. I was not there for this portion of the meeting, but I was told that there was a string group of eighth and ninth graders from our school system under the direction of T. Burns Westman, that entertained during the dinner. I understand that these were students that received their start in the Fifth Year Centers. Everyone praised them highly.

Comments Mrs. Potts

Comments Mrs. Hill - We have been talking about community involvement that we want in the schools. This past week I was privileged to attend a meeting at Kaiser. They honored Mrs. Hill one of their teachers, Addie Sue Lee, who was deceased a year ago. They gave $200.00 toward a Reading machine in her memory, which I think was very commendable. Also, they gave $700.00 just to their Media Center. I think this speaks well for the Kaiser community. They also said that they appreciated the bus that we are now running, servicing the kids that couldn't get to school since the bridge was taken out. Some more community involvement was at Sequoyah when they had their flower show. It was on Thursday afternoon, and I did manage to get by. I was impressed by the people that kept coming in all afternoon just to view this exhibit that the children had put on, and that each child that did enter, did receive a ribbon of some sort. It was interesting to watch the children come through also. These are some evidences where we do have the community coming into our schools and being involved. Also, I was able to sit in when Jackson was giving a report on their in-house suspension. I certainly hope our middle schools are dreaming and that we can get this in more of our schools than just the ones that it is in right now. I was interested to hear that we will be discussing what is going on at Carver Center. I attended there last week and viewed some of their programs, and I was interested to see all of the activities that were going on.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS cont'd

Comments Mr. English

Mr. English - I would like to report on the All-City Chorus Festival at Northwest Classen last Tuesday night. They did a beautiful job. It was very impressive. They had a very good turnout. This was the first one, and I am hoping that next year they will do it again, and we don't have a meeting at other places so that all Board members can come out and listen to the beautiful music.

Comments Mr. Brown

Mr. Brown - I have been getting telephone calls and letters. If we have problems in our Reading program, I never hear from anybody. If we have problems in out Athletic program, I hear from everybody; which is sad. It is a sad commentary. I believe in athletics; I have been an athlete all my life; I am now. I have had my kids participating from the time, that they were small kids, all the way up through the program.. But I think it is sad that our values are such that we can have such a furor over athletics, even to the point of not understanding the program. And then when we have some of the ticklish, difficult, serious problems that we have, they hardly raise a trickle of interest across the community. What I would hope we would do now, because it isn't just with the Athletic program, but it is with a number of the recommendations that are a part of the Middle School Philosophy; I would hope that we would pick up with a fairly clear understanding of what we are going to do. Thep we could carry that out so that principals and those people involved would understand what we are going to do and why we are going to do it. Hopefully, then that communication could get out with some kind of publicity in some way, with some kind of interpretation, so that people can understand what we are going to do; whether they agree with it or not. They may not agree with it. I happen to believe that the Middle School Philosophy is a very important educational philosophy. Hopefully, it will do something to help reading, writing and arithmetic; it will do something to broaden the educational horizons of young people, not just one area, but also in sports. But I would hope that some way we would begin to get that message out.

Comments Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - I think you realize that I have sounded the call for the Fine Arts, the Performing Arts, etc., but I couldn't get to the Honors musical, because duty called at Star Spencer, and I was there. Also, there were wonderful exhibits at Shepherd Mall of the vocational students. It was most rewarding at Star Spencer to hear so many parents truly interested in the school system. I think some answers to certain things can come out of that. I also visited Sequoyah and was very pleased with what I saw there. I visited Rogers Middle School during their Yearbook Assembly. It was just wonderful.

Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of December 6, 1976 1.

Senior Citizens' Lunch Program - Status Report - April 1.

(Final Report pending.)

Meeting of March 7, 1977

- Status Report - April 1. (Agenda Item - May 2. )

Wright â&#x20AC;˘Paâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;trons for Youth, Inc.

Proposal on Henry School - Hearing - April 12, 1977-

Possibility of Sharing Bus Transportation with City - Status Report - April 1.

Progress Report - Affirmative Action - EAAC and EEAC - Agenda -May 2, 1977-

(Enclosure - April 15.)

Meeting of April U, 1977 1.

Response to North Central Reports - One report pending.

Report on School Pictures.

(Late May, 1977 or early June, 1977-)

Meeting of April 18, 1977

Response to John Marshall students.

Meeting of April 25, 1977 1.

Listing of failing (unsatisfactory) notices.

Retentions by grade level for 1975-76.

Report of pupils retained-not returning to our schools.

1|.

Budget instructions (Enclosure).

Implementation

procedures Middle School activity (PE & Athletics) Program.

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Information to the Board cont'd

ITEMS PENDING cont'd 6.

Report on PL 9^-1^2, Requirements, Implications.

Reactions or Statements "by Middle School Committee toâ&#x20AC;˘Promotion, Retention Procedure.

Review of Agreement with Legal Counsel - Mrs. Hill and Mr. Brown.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Bleakley reported as follows: (1) Senate Bill 192 - We have^been requested to give an opinion with respect to the Senate Bill 192, which is now pending before the Legislature, and to examine to find out if there is any basis for challenging it in court, should it be enacted into law. We have provided the Superintendent and Board with a copy of the memorandum, and we believe that this bill, if it becomes legislation, would be a special and local statute which would be susceptible to challenge in court on that basis. This is with reference to the proposed deannexation of the Hartsdale Addition to Del City.

Attorney's Report

Dr. Start inquired: Is it your opinion that this piece of legislation, if passed and signed by the Governor, would be in violation of the State Constitution? Mr. Bleakley - It is my opinion that there is some probability that a court might find it unconstitutional under the State Constitution. Mr. Ladd gave a routine Treasurer's Report.

Mr. English inquired: On the transference of the money on the car tags through that funnel that comes down to us, has there been much of a lag in that getting to us?

Mr. Ladd - No, no more than usual. Usually we get our last funds from them toward the end of the fiscal year of June 30. We are a little bit behind last year in that area, but we are way ahead on the ad valorem tax. Mr. English - It seemed to me that there has been a delay in that system.

Mr. Ladd - We get a check from them each month. We try to call them between the 5th and 10th and ask them to please call us when they have the money divided, so we will know how much we are going to get. I make a trip down to the County office myself and pick it up so that we don't lose a day on it. Mr. English - From the day, say, that somebody goes in and buys their tag to the day that you go down and pick up that check, what kind of a time frame are we talking about?

Mr. Ladd - We are probably talking about somewhere between 30 and 60 days. Mr. English -.Ifâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we had the amount that we get from that invested for 30 days or something, we could be making a pretty good sum of money, couldn't we?

Mr. Ladd - Yes, on a typical 5% investment on a million dollars, you make $166.00 per day. But it has to go through the system, and I don't know if there is any way we can improve on it or not. I don't know that there is any deliberate holdup on it in the County offices or not. Mr. English - It seems to me that now the agent system under study and revision, if that might speed up the flow of money, it make those suggestions that would move it

Legislature has the whole idea of we could have some input into any might be beneficial and worth our along. And now might be the time

the tag changes time to to do it.

Mr. Ladd - Now that they are making some changes, you are probably right. We have seen a good example of -what fast collections can do for us. Primarily, because of the ad valorem tax that did come in extremely fast this year, we have earned $U12,000.00 this year compared to $212,000.00 last year. Mr. Donwerth - I noticed that last year we had something in excess of $39 million received to date, and this year we have some $37 million. Last year we had disbursed the full amount by this time; this year we have only disbursed $29 million. Do we have a reason for that?

Mr. Ladd - I noticed that too after I got here and I made myself a note to follow up oh it., It is probably just a matter of the way the disbursements came. I will check that figure tomorrow and will give you a report on it. Dr. Start - I think it is important that the Board has felt very keenly to be good stewards of the public's money, so that unused funds are invested in interest-bearing accounts. Mr. English - And five years ago we weren't investing that General Fund money.

Treasurer's Report

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#12^ ) ports Approved

A motion was made hy Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the reports as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted' aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

mments . Smith

Dr. Smith - I think it would be appropriate to first extend a Happy Birthday to our President; Dr. Start's birthday is on May 2. Happy Birthday, Dr. Start.

#125 ofessional ips Approved

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated: At no Expense to the School District (a)

Jerry Rippetoe, JDR III Fund, Arts in Education Conference, Chicago, Illinois, May 3-55 1977. Expenses to be paid by the Oklahoma City Arts Council.

At School District Expense (a)

C. W. Earnest, Public Meeting on Vocational Education Amendments of 1976; Regulations for Title II, PL 9^-^82, Dallas, Texas, April 26-28, 1977Confirmation.

(b)

Truong Van Khuong, Multicultural Education - An Indochinese Perspective Conference, Pasadena, California, April 29-30, 1977. Expenses to be paid from Title I funds. Confirmation.

(c)

Beth Wilson, Annual Conference of the American Association for Affirmative Action, Washington, D. C., May 8-11, 1977.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

#126 solutions of preciation proved

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the following Resolutions of Appreciation: (a)

Edith Harrison, Retired Teacher, deceased April 1, 1977-

(b)

Marie Clayton, Retired Secretary, deceased April 8, 1977.

Dr. Smith - I would like to mention one other name, Dalton Eads, retired Principal from Quail Creek, deceased April 13, 1977- We initiated a practice of submitting Certificates of Resolutions to those persons who retire or terminate their services, at the time they^retire or terminate services, and then send a letter of sympathy or condolences to the member of the family at the time of death. So we have started a practice of recognizing the individuals for their service prior to their death, and then sending a letter to members of the family upon their death.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Recognition of State Winners Dr. Smith - One of the opportunities or privileges that I cherish most is that of recognizing the outstanding performances by our students and employees. Dr. Smith then moved to the podium and with the assistance of Dr. Si Bowlan presented Certificates of Recognition to the following:

Recognition - Oklahoma Health Occupations Student Organization Oklahoma State Leadership Conference Foster Estes Area Vocational-Technical Center Student:

Beverly Hallman

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Frentz

Teacher:

Rene Washington

1st Place

Nursing Assistant, Health Services Careers

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Recognition - Oklahoma Health Occupations Student Organization Oklahoma State Leadership Conference - cont'd

Foster/<Est~e^ Area Vocational-Technical Center cont'd

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1st Place

Student:

Terri Hefley

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Hefley

Teacher:

Genevieve Garrett

Students: Sherry Barlow

1st Place

Robyn Wood Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wood

Teacher:

Genevieve Garrett

Student:

Suzzette Hoisted

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hoisted

Teacher:

Genevieve Garrett

1st Place

Dental Office Assistant

Dental Office Assistant (Team Project)

Notebook, Dental Office Assistant

Recognition - Distributive Education Clubs of America Oklahoma State Leadership Conference

U. S. Grant High School Student:

Pam Shunkwiler

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis N. Shunkwiler

Teacher:

Frances Hendrix

1st Place

Students: Lori Espolt 1st Place Karen Frizzell Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Espolt Mrs. Donald W. Frizzell Teacher:

Service Industry Manual

Creative Marketing Project (Team project)

Frances Hendrix

Recognition - Oklahoma State Science Fair Awards Northeast High School

Student:

Michael Koss

Parent:

Dr-. M?T. Koss

Teacher:

Carla Robey

1st Place

Mathematics

1st Place

Physical Science

John Marshall High School

Student:

Kathryn A. Smith

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith

Teaching Staff - Northeast Science Center

Student:

Greg Tyler

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Tyler

Teacher:

Douglas Vaughan

1st Place

Earth and Space

Douglass High School Student:

Hamid Taaid

Guardian:: Soheila Moghaddan

Teacher:

Willie Baker

1st Place

Earth Science

Recognition of State Winners cont'd

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Recognition of State Winners cont' d

Recognition - Oklahoma State Junior Academy of Science Awards Northeast High School

Student:

Jeffrey Elkins

Parents:

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Elkins

Teacher:

Carla Robey

Student:

Bradley Martin

Parents:

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Martin

Teacher:

Willie Baker

Paper - "The Successful Analysis of Two Post Oak/Black Jack Woodlands"

Paper - "Microcomputer Controlled Digital Waveform Analyzer"

John Marshall High School Student:

Kathryn A. Smith

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith

Paper - "A Kinetic Study of the Mechanism of Substrate Inhibition in the Liver Alcohol Dehydrogenase Reaction"

Teaching Staff - Northeast Science Center Recognition - Oklahoma State Leadership Conference Future BusinessLeaders of America

U. S. Grant High School Miss Future Business Leaders of America

Student:

Teresa Clark

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Clark

Teacher:

Al Fuller

Student:

Gary Cartwright

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Nowell Cartwright

Teacher:

Al Fuller

Student:

Darryl Ames

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Don Ames

Teacher:

Al Fuller

Mr. Future Business Leaders of America

State President, Future Business Leaders of America

Center ■Foster !, . I Estes.J\rea I. .• . ■*•>»! W* I .Vocational . ... — . - . Technical ...... Student:

Teresa Mathews

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mathews

Teacher:

Kay Hamilton

1st Place

Business Law Test

Recognition - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Oklahoma State Leadership Conference

Capitol Hill High School

R. #127 Approval to Conduct Youth Effectiveness Training Workshop for High School Counselors

Student:

William Jackson

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jackson

Teacher:

Eldon Hall

1st Place

Electrical Trades

(Mr. Brown returned to the meeting at 8 p.m.) A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Brown for approval to conduct a Youth Effectiveness Training Workshop for High School Counselors to be conducted June 6-11, 1977- The cost of the workshop for instructors and materials will be approximately $8500 and is to be charged to Account G 250.05- On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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Dr. Smith reported: (1) Meeting at Star Spencer High School - Referring to the meeting held at Star Spencer last Tuesday evening (April 26, 1977), we had 97 school district patrons, four patrons from other districts, 78 employees, plus two Board members in attendance. We met for about two and one-half hours. From all indications, I think it was a very productive meeting. We will have follow-up meetings at a later time. Some information that was requested and was not readily available will be forwarded to the people in the area that requested the information.

Information to the Board

(2) 1977-78 ESAA Grant Approved - For the record, we have received official notification that our 1977-78 ESAA Grant was approved. We now have the official documents in hand.

Dr. Smith introduced Ms. Marilyn Oden, School Volunteers Program.

who was recently employed as Coordinator of

Mr. Brown - I noticed a newspaper article of perhaps an interview this week with Mr. Jim Johnson relating to the new HEW rules related to the handicapped. Will we be getting a report on that?

Inquiry Mr. Brown

Dr. Smith - If you will recall, we mentioned that at last Monday's Board meeting. We will be pulling together a report on the implications of Public Law 9^-1^2 relating to that. I think the reason for the interview was the regulation handed down by the new Secretary in connection with this. But we will be getting you information. PERSONNEL REPORT R. #128 A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the listed persons Personnel be employed and that contracts with the teachers listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; Approved also, that other personnel recommendations and information listed be approved.

On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

(Personnel Listings - pages 244-251.)

PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES, GENERAL BUSINESS AND PURCHASING

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of April payrolls and authorization of May payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for April 13-26, 1977-

R. #129 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

General Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;. >

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A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr.. Brown for approval of the leasing of Sunnyside School property to the Wright Patrons for Youth, Inc., during the remainder of the 1976-77 fiscal year. The lessee to underwrite the cost of premiums to provide insurance coverage with the District designated as the beneficiary, and to conform to other requirements of the Board's "Basic Guidelines for use of School District Owned Facilities no Longer Utilized for Regular School Programs."

Mrs. Omega Burge, a representative of the Wright Patrons for Youth, Inc., who had registered to address the Board, was permitted to speak at this time. Mrs. Burge expressed appreciation to Dr. Smith and Staff, and members of the Board for the consideration and help given in preparation for the leasing of the Sunnyside School Property to the Wright Patrons for Youth, Inc.

Members of the Board commented:

Mr. Brown - I want to commend Dr. Lunn and the Staff, because I remember when Mrs. Burge came before us with a request to work out some kind of agreement, and I remember that we asked that we do that without any real pressing for anything, arid you have done it, and you have done it very well. We have been following the progress of that, and I want to thank you for pursuing that and coming finally to the time when we hopefully can give you something out there that is helpful for you, Mrs. Burge. Mrs. Williams - I wish to commend the patrons for the manner in which they worked, and Dr. Lunn for his patience and understanding with them. On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #130 Approval of Leasing of Sunnyside School Property

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Purchasing R. #131 Approval of Purchasing Items

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. Brown to approve Purchasing Items C-l through C-ll, as follows:

Purchase of Physical Education Equipment

Purchase of physical education equipment and supplies (balls, nets, paddles, pumps, shuttlecocks, tape, stopwatches, whistles, bats, etc.) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotation on specifications:

Buck's Sporting Goods, Inc. of 0. C. Ray Maier Sporting Goods Miller's Sporting Goods 3-D Athletic Equipment Company Stubb's Sporting Goods Twid's Sporting Goods Rex Sales Company, Inc. Dunlap Sporting Goods, Inc. Evan's Sporting Goods Blumenfeld Sport Net Wellington Puritan Mills, Inc. Dowlings, Inc. Snowden-Mize Athletic Goods Harold Wooldridge Company Total

1,232.1+6 3.219.20 801.00 2,673.00 l+,153.20 576.00 35-28 3.913.20 216.00 70.56 963.36 1.312.20 1,092.36 638.1+0

20,896.22

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 2^0.00.

Purchase of Adhesive Tape Purchase of adhesive tape for use by various high schools (Athletics Departments) from Alert Services, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,1+55.25 to be charged to Account G 21+0.01.

Approval of Lease/Purchase of Conveyor Belt Approval of lease/purchase of conveyor belt from Mr. Cad Jones (Jones-Newby Supply Company) for use by the Central Food Service Department for the summer lunch program. Lease in the amount of $250.00 per month to be applied to the total purchase price of $2,000. This lease is to be charged to the Central Food Servic Account.

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Approval of Bid for Refuse Service Approval of the low bid and the awarding of a contract to Browning-Ferris, Inc., for refuse service for schools (except the schools located within the city limits of Midwest City, Del City, and the Village) during the 1977-78 school year at $5,250.00 per month. This purchase is to be charged to Account G 660.04.

ConfirmatTbn> to Purchase Automobiles

Confirmation to purchase three (3) Automobiles for the school district's Campus Police Department from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation-Highway Department in the total amount of $2,365-00. This purchase is to be charged to Account BL 6030.11.

Purchase of Film Supplies Purchase of film supplies-16 mm (cases, cans, reels, leader, and cement) for use by the film library from the following companies which submitted the low quotations :

Motion Picture Enterprises, Inc. Lawrence Photo of Oklahoma, Inc. Cory Motion Picture Equipment Neumade Products Corporation

487.62 29.40 300.00 ______ 216.75

Total

1,033.77

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 230.04.

Purchase of Library Supplies

Purchase of'library supplies (catalog cards, labels, book covers, bookends, moisteners, pen staffs, erasers, glue, etc.) for use by the Media Services and warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

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Thompson Book & Supply Company Demco Educational Corporation Business Essentials Uarco Triangle/A&E, Inc. Buschart Brothers, Inc. Gaylord Brothers, Inc. Fordham Equipment Company Broadart, Inc. ~

530.61+ 368.08 815.31 619.50 127.20 109.70 976.15 162.80 796.72

i +,5o 6.io

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 230.01+ G 21+0.00 Total

709.39 3,796.71

l+,5O6.1O

Purchase of Welding Supplies

Purchase of welding supplies and equipment (welding rods, pop rivets, wire, electrodes, grinding wheels, helmets, lens, safety glasses, etc.) for vocational, industrial arts, and warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: $

Paxton/Patterson Whitton Supply Company Hooper Supply Company Hart Industrial Supply Company McKilligan Industrial Supply Corp. The Lincoln Electric Company Br0dhead-Garrett Rice Machinery Welders Supply Company Presto Welding Supplies, Inc. A Welder s Supply Company Stephens Industrial Supply Company Chromalloy Natural Resources Co. Cadillac Plastic Company Mideke Supply Company Minton Machinery Company Big Three Industries, Inc. Total

80.25 86.23 8U5.2U 293.17 593.62 2,176.50 1+28.68 31+.1+0 198.1+7 92.06 120.00 35.28 51+7.08 1,783.38 570.36 1,388.91+ 2,056.1+6

$ 11,330.62

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: $

. Gâ&#x20AC;&#x153;~Wi.01 G 1230.03 G 21+0.01+ G 21+0.00

Total

1,871.3U 1,138.60 21H.72 8,109-96

$ 11,330.62

Approval of Agreement with Gilt Edge Farms, Inc. Approval of agreement with Gilt Edge Farms, Inc., to provide milk and delivery service for packaged lunches for summer lunch program. Prices for milk and delivery charges and terms of agreement to be as per specifications and general conditions, Quotation #1+853.

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Purchase of Automotive Fueling Equipment Purchase of automotive fueling equipment (gasoline storage tank) for use at the Service Center from Holt Pump and Supply Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $l+,51+9- 00 to be charged to Account BF 131+0.

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Purchase of Science Supplies and Equipment

Purchase of science supplies and equipment (grass frog specimens, dissecting scalpels, insect pins, wicks, wire, syringes, test tubes, etc.) for use at various schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications :

R. #131 Approval of Purchasing Items - contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

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Purchase of Science Supplies and Equipment - cont'd

Fisher Scientific Company Ward's Natural Science Estab., Inc Southern Biological Supply Co. Carolina Biological Supply Co. Science Kit, Inc. Hubbard Scientific Company SIS, Inc. Frey Scientific Company, Inc. LaPine Scientific Company, Inc. NAS CO Macmillan Science Company Central Scientific Company Scientific Products Sargent-Welch Scientific Co. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Total

h,129.21 11+8.61+ 87H.51 527.89 877.53 9.31+ 106.89 1,053.9!+ 780.32 670.28 188.99 1,757-93 239-70 3,718.19 9!+. 97

$ 15,178.33

purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: $

G 21+0.01 G 1230.03 Total

7,01+6.57 8,131.76

$ 15,178.33

Central Food Service Statement The Central Food Service Department Financial Statement as of March 31, 1977 was submitted as information to the Board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Brown at the meeting of April 18, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of May 2, 1977:

"I would move that we approve the Middle School Committee recommendations on implementation of the Middle School Philosophy as recently provided to the Board." Motion Withdrawn for Approval of Middle School Committee Re c ommendat ions

Mr. English - If my seconder would agree to it, I would like to withdraw the motion at this time, and I will come back later with one that will be more restrictive in nature to the curriculum part of the recommendations. I intend to come back with one that deals with the curriculum that we are talking about.

Mr. Brown -. I'^agree to withdraw my second. Mrs. Potts - I hate to see this whole topic removed from the arena of discussions, because I think, as was pointed out earlier, there is a lot of public misconception about the program, the reasons for the recommendations, not only as to philosophy, but as to the more specific curriculum itself. This really has not been publicized. On some of the recommendations, instead of seeing a de-emphasis, I really see a reemphasis of hot only zeroing in on the basics in a better way in the middle school, but trying to provide opportunities for all young people to have experiences in music and in sports. I had some questions and some concerns that relate to the program myself, that I am not sure the staff has had the opportunity to work out the details on.

Dr. Start -The Chair is quite in agreement that withdrawal of this motion settles no issues. What is your pleasure?

Mr. Brown - The committee that drew up these proposals were here prepared to do many of the things that we didn't ask them to do. We voted it and didn't ask them to have a public presentation of their rationale and their understanding. I understand that at our fourth Board meeting of this month, our agenda is not full for that meeting. What would be the possibility at that time of spending a good part of the evening, perhaps the whole meeting, just on the Middle School Philosophy, with the opportunity to present the program, how it was developed, what our concerns are, what the educational rationale is for where we are, how we got to where we are, the whole perspective? Dr. Start - Are you suggesting that perhaps we spend time on this issue the fourth Monday in May? Mrs. Potts - I don't agree with that, frankly. I wonder if there aren't people here who have worked on that who are prepared to speak and answer some questions and the ones that are not, if it might not be possible for the staff to get answers back to us later on?

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Mr. Brown - There are a number of questions that are down at the operational level; for instance, the music program. What we have with the sports program as I have viewed it, some of those things have not really been developed yet, and there needs to be some time, it seems to me, for staffing them properly. We don't want to commit ourselves to directions that we are not really wanting to go into. We may not want to go in that direction. Maybe we can get the answers tonight, but I think they still have to be relatively philosophical and general in nature. Mrs. Potts - I wonder if it wouldn't be possible for us to have some discussion on this subject since it was on the agenda, and I think there may be some staff people here who have been a part of it, who would be able to answer any questions. Where we need specific information that they are not at a point to provide yet, they can certainly say, and we can get that information later.

Dr. Start - The Chair would ask Dr. Smith to give us any information that he would like to give us on the Middle School Committee Report.

Dr. Smith - For the benefit of those in the auditorium that have not heard the overall general summary or outline of the proposed middle school program; Dr. Rippetoe, would you go over that and then be prepared to respond with some specific answers, please? Dr. (Jerry) Rippetoe - (Director of Curriculum) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We have indicated for next year, where we have placed on the computer common course titles, and we will come up with common course descriptions of all of the areas in what we call the general studies areas. That.will be Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. The Language Arts, as the result of the Goals and Objectives, will have Developmental Reading, which we have not had before. We have also indicated in this particular area that we should have block scheduling; that is, the teachers determining the length of time around the needs of the students, which could also lengthen the time for the Language Arts teacher to work with students that are having difficulty in Reading. So in the sixth year, next year, we have indicated that this is a must for all buildings to do this. In the elective or exploratory areas in the sixth year, they will have four areas of opportunity for the students to explore. That will be in Music, which we will call Music Lab, which we are designing a program for; Visual Arts, which we are working along the line of developing a program; Industrial Arts, which we are involving or writing programs in all four areas. The next one will be in the Home Economics area, which we are going to change the title of. All students in the sixth year will take Physical Education, Band or Orchestra, and that is pretty well a mandate as to the sixth year, next year. We have also indicated that we should have interdisciplinary team teaching; not that they have interdisciplinary team teaching per se, but that we have these four people, the English, Math, Science and Social Studies teachers, that are working with this group of students to help make decisions regarding those students, and hopefully we will have a better guidance program for those students that they are working with. In the sixth year also, there is an area out of the general studies area in which members of the staff are to work with people in the community and with the other staff members, to have areas of interest to the students, and we are hoping that we have people on the staff that have expertise in those particular areas. Dr. Rippetoe continued: In the seventh and eighth year it is kind of optional for next year because of staffing. We have indicated that they will have a year to phase in those programs. Dr. Smith - Would you mention the background and then the process that followed? led up to this and what is the process that you followed in developing this?

What

Dr. Rippetoe - Part of this grew out of the Rationale, Philosophy and Characteristics of the Middle School. We wrote many of those in, that the Board adopted. And these are listed as a part of that, not as a program itself, but it was an outgrowth of that. We talked about child-centered schools, and this is something that the committee would help us to develop, child-centeredness.

Dr. Smith - Would you give the composition of your committee working on this? Dr. Rippetoe - The committee itself was composed of middle school principals, teachers, patrons, Human Relations Committee representatives, and three people from the Central Office (the Human Relations Committee person, Olen Labor and myself). Mrs. Potts - I have some concern about whether students will have to make a choice between Physical Education, Orchestra or Band. Is it possible to schedule so that students are able to have both subjects? Dr. Rippetoe - Some schools are making provisions for this, but not all. The way we have written it in, it is kind of difficult for them to make that kind of decision. Some of them were doing it on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Tuesday, Thursday, what we call a flip-flop, in which the students can have both. I think only about one or two schools maybe are doing that. It is kind of difficult in working with the schedule, to provide all of these kinds of experiences for the students. We are trying to provide as many as possible for them. Somewhere along the line, they are going to have to make a decision. At the seventh year it might be a little bit easier. And at the eighth year, it certainly will be easier to schedule, because it is an elective.

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Mrs. Potts - I have some concerns that particularly hoys may have had, for instance, the String experience in the fifth grade, and___ . I can say this from personal experience because I have a son that had String and was intending to go on, but when he had to make a choice between Physical Education and String or Band, there was no choice; it was Physical Education. I think he would have continued on in String if he had not had to make that a choice so early.

Dr. Rippetoe - One of the answers to this will be the intramural program which would not be a part of the Physical Education class, and they will have an opportunity to participate in the intramural program. Mrs. Potts - Can you describe how that would work? Dr. Rippetoe - We are recommending that the intramural program would probably start at eight o'clock and go to 8:H5, until time for school to take up, through 8:30, through 15 minutes of the homeroom or advisory period. Mrs. Potts - One time a week?

Dr. Rippetoe - No, it doesn't have to be. of course.

It would have to be on a scheduled basis,

Mrs.. Potts - How frequently would you anticipate that happening?

Dr. Rippetoe - It is hard to determine, because if a team is working with students and the gyms might be available, they could do it some time other than that, but most of the time it would be one time a week; that is, at the beginning of school. It also provides that perhaps in some instances it could be during the lunch period, too.

Mr. Brown - Part of the reason then for the intramural program, among other things, is to provide an opportunity for young people to have an athletic experience and be able to participate in Band or Orchestra; and what you were doing, you were trying to integrate that experience and not deny them their Physical Education as such? Dr. Rippetoe - That is true, because we are hoping that they will have the competitiveness duirng the intramural program, which incidentally will turn into extramural, which we have indicated that after school it is permissible once this time frame has been established by coaches and by principals that they can compete in athletics. So there is misconception as to what has been said before, that we are cutting out competitive athletics altogether. That is not the case.

Dr. Start - Do I hear you saying'that competitive athletics are still very much a part of every single middle school; but all competitive athletics will be carried on after school hours? Dr. Rippetoe - I am saying that this can be done after school hours. We are not scheduling the competitive athletics in the three areas like we have done in the past. In the past, we have set up schedules for basketball, wrestling and track for the schools. This time we are not, except for the tournaments that we have indicated to the Board. Any time after school, we are saying it is permissible for these teams to participate, but they cannot compete during the school day.

Dr. Start --Sorthere has been no real de-emphasis of the competitive athletic program? I think that is what this community needs to hear. Is that what you are saying? Dr. Rippetoe - It all depends on how you interpret it. If you are talking about a de-emphasis on the part of not having it during the school day, that is correct. Dr. Start - It is not during the regular school hours? Dr. Rippetoe - That is right; after school. And we are not scheduling the events like we have in the past. We have had the events scheduled from the office here, where schools knew in advance who they were going to play. We are saying that this would be on a voluntary basis on the after-school program, that we would not schedule those activities for them.

Mr. Brown - Do you schedule the regular high school activities? Dr. Rippetoe - The coaches and principals get together and schedule them.

Mrâ&#x2013; Brown - So this would be no different than what happens in the high school right now; is that right? Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct. Dr. Start - So an individual middle school can schedule competitive athletic programs with whomever they want to after school hours?

Dr. Rippetoe - Within our school district; yes. Dr. Start - Why can't they schedule outside?

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Dr. Rippetoe - As administrative policy, we have indicated two1 were not to go outside the school district. Dr. Start - So there has been no change there?

or three years that the/" Discussion Middle School Committee Report cont'd

Dr. Rippetoe - No sir; that is right. Mr. Donwerth - I understand that you are not going to schedule the games for the middle schools like you have in the past. Would it not be all right to schedule a meeting for all of the middle school coaches where the school itself wants to participate in possibly basketball, wrestling, and volley ball, where all of the middle school coaches could get together and set their seasons up like the high school coaches and go from there? Now that you are not going to set up their games for them, they do need to have a scheduled meeting for all of the coaches to get together and set up their program. Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct.

Mr. Donwerth - And then it is up to this Board to provide the funds and transportation to take care of this, if that is what we decide?

Dr. Rippetoe - We only indicated that this should be done for the tournaments that we were sponsoring.

Mr. Donwerth - I am talking about the extramural programs, the competitive programs, where coaches or schools want to participate, for instance, in basketball and wrestling, that there be a pre-season meeting before school opens for all of the coaches in the various middle schools to get together and set their seasons in wrestling and basketball, etc. Dr. Rippetoe - Yes, this was our recommendation, that a committee of coaches and principals determine the length of time the sport will be played prior to the tournaments that will be held in the two geographic locations, the north and the south, and the all-city. Mr. Donwerth - In the pre-meeting, Mr. Brown mentioned something about who would the coach be coaching, the competitive athlete or the intramural sports? If I understood you correctly , you said that intramural programs would take place from 8:00 to 8:^5 in the morning and possibly during lunch periods, generally. At what time would these classes be coached and who would coach these classes for intramural activities? Dr. Rippetoe - We did not specify as to who was to coach or who was to hold the intramural program. We were indicatirig that the coaches or whoever the principal so designates, will select that all-school team and will compete, which can be a coach. Mr. Donwerth - So possibly the homeroom teacher would be responsible for getting a team together out of her homeroom? Dr. Smith - It would be true, however, that the Physical Education teacher will be teaching the skills during Physical Education, as far as the skills of that game. And then the homeroom teacher would be working with them on the intramural basis.

Mr. Donwerth - So then the coach would still be coaching on his own time in Physical Education for the intramural program. Mrs. Williams - Dr. Rippetoe, did I understand you to say that the youngster would have a choice of Physical Education or Band or Orchestra? Dr. Rippetoe - Yes, that is correct; one of the three.

Mrs. Williams - I noticed on the "Must Transfer" list an abuandance of Physical Education teachers. Is this going to hurt our program?

Dr. Smith - I believe there are five middle school Physical Education teachers on the "Must Transfer" list. And this is primarily because of the staffing and the loss of numbers of pupils, and each of those will still have their Physical Education teachers on their staff. One of the schools, for example, I believe had four Physical Education teachers on their staff, which was a disproportionate number of Physical Education teachers based on the numbers of students and programs at our middle schools.

Mrs. Williams - The thing that concerns me is this either/or. what we want to do in the form of Physical Education?

Will we really be doing

Dr. Rippetoe - We share the same concerns that you have, but it seems to us that somewhere along the line some students are going to have to make some decisions, those that are musically inclined and those that are not. And this is in keeping with the state regulation at the sixth year. Those students that are not in Physical Education can take music. We are not saying that they should not and that should be the case, but in trying to work out schedules it is very difficult to work out a schedule five days a week for students to take all of the subject areas that we are talking about right now.

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Dr. Start - Has the committee ever thought about Saturday morning?

Dr. Rippetoe - We didn't discuss that one; no. Dr. Start - Let's dream a little bit.

Dr. Rippetoe - But we did discuss the varying lengths of time in which we have built in here for the program itself, in which some buildings are going to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and then a Tuesday, Thursday, and then do a flip-flop the following week, so that the students can participate. It is still possible with this kind of recommendation.

Mr. Brown - I received one letter concerned with the quality of the music program itself. The.particular question was in connection with the festival that was held at Northwest Classen. Was that a replacement for various kinds of competitive music activities? Dr. Rippetoe - In the music area, this did not take the place of competitiveness. I don't know why it was called a festival. I can't answer that, because'our recommendations do not take effect until next year. We are recommending more festivals and more clinics to where you have more competition than what we presently have. I don't think people are aware that some of our students compete with.ninth grade students, and in many instances the ninth grade students are far advanced. We are recommending that we have our own festivals right here for our own students, and providing more than what we have provided in the past. We have had an inequity to exist where we have allowed competitive athletics by saying you have to stay here in Oklahoma City, and we have allowed music programs to go outside. In trying to bring it together and being fair to both groups, this is why part of that recommendation was made. Mr. Brown - Are you saying then that you will eventually be recommending that we not allow our music students to go outside the district to compete? Couldn't a player of music go unattached to a Tri-State? Dr. Rippetoe - We really didn't address ourselves to the fact that they could not. We have indicated that the committee should be established of directors and principals to determine this very thing. We have indicated that we should provide our very own here in Oklahoma City, such as the one at Oklahoma City University and others, and that we should be furnishing the medals and the awards and that kind of thing for our own students in having them to compete with other sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, rather than competing with students of older ages. Mr. Brown - I was familiar with one director who had her ninth graders in high school compete with the junior high rather than the high school categories this year. Would that be a possibility of some kind of a solution? Dr. Rippetoe - That could be a possibility, but we haven't indicated any such recommendation.

Mrâ&#x2013; Brown - So there are a lot of things that are not hard and fast yet. We have the philosophy, the beginnings of what we want to do, and generalizations about that, but there are still a great many things to have hearings about, to take input about, to have opportunities for people to be involved in decision-making. Dr. Rippetoe - That is true, because committees are to be established in the coaching area, for example, and also in the music area. Mrs. Potts - As you see it, will there be opportunity for us to continue, say, districtwide, providing critiquing of students, for instance, in the performing arts, in music, where they are getting an assessment of how well they are doing and in what directions they need to be improving? I see medals as being important in all kinds of areas, but I see some value in this critiquing also.

Dr. Rippetoe - It is written as clinics and festivals. They will be rated, but they would be rated with other sixth, seventh and eighth grade pupils.

Mr. English - On the team teaching, you are actually talking about team planning and not team teaching? Dr. Rippetoe - Yes; that's right.

Mr. English - Why not the team teaching? Dr. Rippetoe - We are suggesting an interdisciplinary approach, and it is very difficult in coming up with materials and providing no more than a one-hour period of time and not providing instructional aides and other things, for teachers to really do interdisciplinary team teaching. We are saying it can happen if a school wanted to, but we are not saying that it has to. We feel a real need to stress the fact of common team planning to make decisions of planning around that group of students that they are working with. We feel like if we can accomplish that, we will have accomplished quite a bit.

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Mr. English - On the music part of it, you talked about competing with the ninth graders and that sort of thing. In a lot of these musical activities, don't they really compete against the standard more than against some other group or individual?

Dr. Rippetoe - It is ray understanding that they don't have the class that they are to participate against. And if they have ninth grade students, it is kind of a junior high division. They don't have a middle school division, as I understand it. Dr. Smith - I believe there are some contests where they perform individually in some cases, but also as a unit in other cases. I believe there are those contests and clinics where the student is going before the judges playing his or her number, and then being rated on that. Mr. English - But he is rated on his performance, and not against somebody else's performance?

Dr. Rippetoe - I think that is the way it is in Tri-State, but in some instances, that is not the case. Mr. English - Does this mean that Oklahoma City students will not be going to things 7 like State and District contests in the future? Dr. Rippetoe - I can't remember now how it is worded, but I think this was left up to a committee to determine. We are saying that this was a part of our recommendation that the competition would be tough. We are saying that to help meet the needs of the middle school students participating in Band, Orchestra and Vocal Music, it is recommended that system-wide clinics and festivals be scheduled to provide performance activities and opportunities for students to share their music experiences. A committee composed of music directors from the middle schools could assist in developing the program, determining activities and reviewing results. But prior to that we have indicated that this recommendation is based on the fact that they were competing with seventh, eighth and ninth grade students, rather than sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. I don't believe it says that we should not, but we are discouraging.

Mr. English - And the more festivals and concerts that we draw up for our own students here, the less likelihood there is that they would even be able to fit it into their schedule to go some place else?

Dr. Rippetoe - Yes.

Mr. English - Are they given a certain number of days that they can be out for festivals and contests? Dr. Rippetoe - No. This way we can help control the number of days. Part of our problem has been where we have had competitive athletics, we have had everything out of a school day, and it has been a real problem of where these students are not only out, the ones that are participating, but the spectators also. We are simply trying to cut down- on the amount of school time that those students are missing. Mrs. Potts - As I recall, also the staff member that is involved as a music director or coach that is with that.team somewhere else, is out of his class. So other students are being deniecT-that instruction during that time.

Dr. Rippetoe - That is true, especially in the case of coaches who are coaching a sport who have to be out, and those other students do not have that person that number of days.

Mr. Brown - What kind of accountability do we have built into this? It appears to me that it would be awfully easy, frankly, to have nothing..except just what you have going on and the teacher keeps the class. I accept that principle if it doesn't mean a cop-out.

Dr. Rippetoe - We feel like that we have quite a bit of accountability taking place within this, in the fact that we are coming up with common course descriptions which we have not had. And that is in all areas, and not just in the English, Math, Science and Social Studies. We are saying what should be within those courses, and that is in Band, which we have not had before. We are also saying in our festivals that the people that have the expertise should come up with the program, which would have to be approved through probably this committee. We have requested that this committee stay intact for a year or longer in order to not necessarily monitor, but to make sure that our recommendations are understood. So that is the accountability that is built in. Mr. Brown - What about the judges and the people who are going to come in and evaluate our program? Are they going to come from outside? Are we going to get some kind of objective evaluation of what we are doing, so that someone really knows whether or not they are progressing? Dr. Rippetoe - We have built into the budget for the music festivals to pay for the judges and for the things of this nature, and to hold the festivals. We have put that into the budget for the budget hearings.

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Mr. English - What do you see then as the major differences between competitive athletics as we now have them in the middle schools, and as we would have them in the middle schools beginning this next fall?

Dr. Rippetoe - Number one, we are not scheduling the activities from down here. We are not working with them to schedule them during the school day. So that means that they have to schedule them after school. We are also saying that we want more students to be involved in the program itself, the initial program, and that someone has got to determine from masses of students who should represent that particular school. So these are essentially the differences that we have over what we are doing right now. Now we are taking away what is normally" known as the sixth period from the Physical Education class and using it for competitive athletics. We are taking the last period of the day and calling that competitive athletics period, during which they have their sports program. So we are saying we want that fora Physical Education class, and the competitive athletics would be after school. That is the difference. Mr. English - From what I am hearing here tonight, it appears to me that a school could have two teams; one is the competitive athletics team and one is the all-star team, and you can play ball after school.

Dr. Rippetoe - You can play ball after school, but I don't see two teams. We are saying that the all-star team can play whenever the coach wants to, after school. is the all-star team that he has selected.

That

Mr. English - So during the school year, at the end of the intramural season, they would select that all-star team, and then they would.go to their tournament. But there cannot be another competitive team playing after school for that school? Dr. Rippetoe - That's correct. Before they go to the tournament, the coaches and the principal decide how long the time will elapse between the intramural program and when the tournament starts. It could be a month or a month and a half that they could play after school with their all-star teams.

Mr. English - There are no restrictions as to how many games they can play in a week?

Dr, Rippetoe - After school. Mr. English - And there is nothing that tells them the intramural season itself has to be one week, one month or two months or what? In other words, they can choose their own? Then you can end up with what we have got pretty much right now, except that it is played after school. If you make a very short intramural season, then you have got a great year in which to play ball before you have that tournament. Dr. Rippetoe - Remember that they have three sports that this is going to take place in, and I don't think' that can happen for a very long time befdre they start the next sport. So time is going to be important in those considerations as to how long they are going to be playing. Mr. English - But as a restriction, can they only play one sport at a time in intramural activities in that school? They can't have two or three sports going at the same time? Dr. Rippetoe -No.

As soon as the tournament is played, then they start the other one.

Dr. Smith - Don't you think that there is not going to be the opportunity for the coaches to set one week for intramurals and 12 or 13 weeks for the all-sports team?

Dr. Rippetoe - I don't see that happening. Mr. English - I am glad to hear that. As far as the coaching of that after-school team, there is not going to be any coaching of that team. In other words, you have picked your all-star team. . During the school day the coach is not going to concentrate on those five kids of basketball; he will not be working with them; or is he going to get to work with them as a team during the school day?

Dr. Rippetoe - He should not be able to be working with those students during the school day. That would be restricted to the after-school hours. Mr. English - What will be the pupil-teacher ratio for Physical Education teachers? Dr. Rippetoe - We don't have a set number as to how many. We normally have at least two Physical Education teachers within each of the schools. I don't know of any school that has a fewer number than two.

Mr. English - The part about Physical Education as far as the competitive athletics aspect of it for the seventh and eighth graders, will that go into effect this fall or not, as far as selection of that all-star'team and noncompetitive athletics? Dr. Rippetoe - Yes. portion.

This will be all three grades in the competitive athletics

Dr. Start - I would like for you to seriously consider adding a fourth sport, namely,

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Dr. Start cont1d soccer. Girls and boys could compete against each other, and in many cases girls at this level are more skill than boys.

Mr. Donwerth - Did you say that the students could either select Physical Education or Music or something like that, and not both? Dr. Rippetoe - It -will be very difficult for them to do unless the principal has done like I indicated on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday scheduling.

Mr. Donwerth - Are we not eliminating some of the students from the intramural activities in sports if they are not entered in a Physical Education class that sixth hour that you have for Physical Education now? Dr. Rippetoe - I will not eliminate them. Mr. Donwerth - If all students don’t have Physical Education, then I don't feel like they will be entering the intramural activities. Dr. Rippetoe - We are stressing other skill areas other than just that sport in the Physical Education class. I think it is pointed out in the recommendation that these skill areas should be taught during this period of time and not just that sport. If it were just that sport, you would be correct in your assumption. But this is not the only area that they will be working on.

Mrs. Hill - In talking about the all-star team and competitive athletics, I understood someone to say that we would have competitive athletics after school. Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct; from the all-star team. Mrs. Hill - It has to be from the all-star team? Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct.

Mrs. Hill - In other words, we would not be having competitive athletics? I

Dr. Rippetoe - Your competitive athletics would be from your all-star team. Mrs. Hill - And they are not chosen until after that intramural sport is completed? Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct.

Mrs. Hill - I was thinking that we were going to try to run both, as some of the people seemed to suggest. Dr. Rippetoe - No.

Mirs. Hill - I believe you said there would be some committees formed for some of the these areas? Dr. Rippetoe —Correct. Mrs. Hill - I was not aware that there would still be more committees formed to have input on this. Then we probably need to advertise this fact, so that maybe there are parents and teachers that might like to get on this committee. Mrs. Potts - Is it possible, in the way we are talking about carrying out the Middle’ School Philosophy, to still be able to provide for ability groupings; maybe academics, say, Music, in those areas?

Dr. Rippetoe - I am certain within a particular class, they could have. As far as your talking about an Honors Band or something of this nature, there still is a possibility within this framework, if this is what you have reference to by ability grouping. Mrs. Potts - And you don't see that as running counter to the Middle School Philosophy?

Dr.. Rippetoe - No, I certainly don't. Because your Honors Band primarily will come from others. We are saying to the teachers that you have a block of time and you can determine what happens in that block of time. We have had examples where you have a floating schedule. The teachers are there and they know what a student is missing, if he is missing anything? And if you are floating a schedule, like if you have Language Arts the first part of the school day, and then you.float it on through, then if this is the case where a team wants this to happen, then a student would not miss that subject over once a week, which would not hurt most of the students that are involved in Orchestra. So it could happen.

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Mr. Brown - As I listen to this and as I listen to questions in my own mind, it suddenly begins to appear to me that Mr. English's motion is very important, and before any more planning goes on, a very good dialogical-type of hearing structure needs to be set up, because no longer, as I hear what we are saying__ ; I am supportive of it. It begins to dawn upon me that we are going to be in constant trouble from now on unless we get it worked out so that there is enough patron input and enough dialogue about it before we move on. I know that the committee has worked hard on it, and it has worked long on it, and I think it has done a good job, and I approve of what you have come up with, and would vote to support it. But at this stage in the game, I think that we better back up, if we have any wisdom about ourselves at all and any past lessons learned, and we had better get some hearings open for the public and we better get the program far enough developed so that they know what they can react to. And we had better get them up here, and not just about a course in sports, but also in Music and in ability grouping and all of these questions that we are asking. We may come out with exactly the same program, but we may find out that this community simply is not ready to take this kind of a radical change. We may want to back off a little bit. It is late to do this, but as I listen 'to what we are saying and the questions that we are raising, and the lack of clarity that we have about it, I think it might be very advisable for us to do that. Dr. Rippetoe - We have one problem, Mr. Brown, in that we had started working on these recommendations, especially at the sixth year level. And where principals have already scheduled, I don't know what kinds of problems we would have from that, if we are talking about just'halting everything at the present. But of course, we would do whatever this Board indicated. Dr. Start - We have had middle schools for at least five years. Hasn't the Middle School Philosophy been in educational circles for longer than five years? Dr. Rippetoe - Yes; that is correct.

Dr. Start -'Is'it also correct that we have within our school system middle schools who have been functioning as middle schools? Dr. Rippetoe - No sir, they have not, in my perception.

Dr. Start - Is it true that even though we have called them middle schools, we have operated them as conventional junior high schools? Dr. Rippetoe - We were going stronger in that direction, and I think now is the time in which we are turning them back to what I would consider middle schools.

Dr. Start - Is it also true that some of the middle schools were really striving to be middle schools while other middle schools were just being continued on as junior high schools? Dr. Rippetoe - That is correct. Dr. Start - So some of the turmoil that I perceive coming here is because we are saying that we are a school system and not a system of individual schools.

Dr. Rippetoe â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2~'T!hat is true. Dr. Start - You say that this has already been started? I think my perception would be let':s go on with it; let's deal with it carefully, let's explain it; let's put some of this in writing. Let's put it in writing so people can look at it, and really not have any misconceptions. It seems to me that our major problem is rumor. When I hear a high school coach stand before that microphone, address this Board, and admit that he doesn't know what he is talking about, that is a problem. And I think the way to solve that kind of problem is to let's put these questions and answers in writing as detailed as possible within the framework, and let's get that out. Let's get it out into the communities so when people ask questions, they can get answers, and we don't have multiple people answering the same question with different answers.

Mr. Brown - I still believe that if you have got this much confusion and you have got this much unhappiness about what we are doing, even if they don't understand it, at least there has to be some kind of an opportunity for people__ _. We are a system, who, after all, pontificated on the necessity of having a long-range planning committee that was comprehensive of the whole community,~ because we wanted community involvement, and yet here is a major curriculum adjustment. I think that we are going to be answering an awful lot of questions, and if we are not, we are going to have an awful lot of people unhappy with us if we do not give some opportunity for hearings, and if we do not give some opportunity for dialogue. I am not critical of what we have done. I am very appreciative of what we have done. I just am listening to some fairly serious kinds of distress calls, and I think that we as a Board, if we are going to be responsive to these people that elected us, need to try to decide whether they want us to go there, even if that is the best thing to do or that is where we ought to be, and at least give them an opportunity to say, no, if that is how they feel.

Dr. Start - Thank you, Dr. Rippetoe. That was very good and I commend my colleagues on the Board. That was a learned educational discussion with views and counterviews well expressed.

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Mr. English - I really like what has "been presented by the Middle School Committee. I am agreeing with Mr. Brown that I think they have done an excellent job, and I could very easily support it right now, voting to do it. But I think a part of our job here is the thing of curriculum. You can talk about setting the philosophy, but until you get down to the curriculum, you haven't gotten to what is going on out there in the classrooms. What happens, as I see it, you can either approve the curriculumor you cannot approve it, and then when things blow up in your face, then you point the finger at the Administration and you can the Administration. That is what I see as alternatives. I prefer to go the other route where the Board then gets into the curriculum thing and says this is curriculum, and this is what we are supposed to have, so we don't come up taking a lot of flak over competitive athletics and we can sit back and say, well, it was the Administration that did it, and then you chop off their heads or something. I don't think that is a very efficient way to work. I think that we do need to deal with the curriculum part of it. I am concerned about the music part of it, because I have heard voiced or hinted here this evening that the reason that we want to have everything inside the system is so that you don't have anything to judge what is going on with our music program compared with anybody else; that you are only competing against yourself, and is that really the test then finally? Does OU just play the first team against the second team all the time, and decide then that they are a great team? I am concerned about that part of it. I think there is a real merit to competing in these District and State contests. I think everybody received a letter in which some of these questions were raised about the All-City Honors Band and Orchestra Concert being called a festival. Is this the way we are going to get away from out-of-town festivals? Then when we get down to the competitive athletics, I am not so concerned really about what Yukon or Putnam City or Midwest City or anybody else around is doing with their program; if this is the best thing for the middle school students in Oklahoma City, then I think that is what we ought to do. I would rather see us turn our school system into a Harvard or Princeton, that I don't think has ever had a national championship football team or basketball, but there are certainly quite learned people that they can turn out of there. I think academics is at the very heart of our school system, and you get around to competitive athletics after that, but you concentrate on the academics first. Mrs. Williams - I think when the public knows and gets an explanation like Dr. Rippetoe gave, perhaps we can proceed. There is no pain like the pain of a new idea. And perhaps communication is it. I can't see some of the things, and yet I see the concept. I believe that all the concerns that Mr. Brown, Mr. English, and all of us have voiced, can be worked out as we proceed. As was said, the accountability is built in; they have already started the mechanism. I am with my colleagues on the middle school concept. We said once on this Board that we didn't have middle schools; we had little high schools. Mrs. Potts - I think one of the concerns that is being expressed here is our expecting excellence out of our middle school students, as well as our high school students. If I hear what I think the Board is saying, we are really saying we want some ways of measuring, to make sure that we are expecting all we can out of 'our young people, or challenging them as much as possible. And I think the staff are up to developing those ways.

Dr. Start - Yes, it seems to me that this Board is expressing in many ways the commitment to excellence. One of the things that has to happen; if we expect our students to demonstrate excellence, it is for our faculty to demonstrate excellence. That is going to have'to happen. Any part of this that we have talked about that really gets down to the bottom line, depends on the classroom teacher.

Dr. Smith - All of this came about as the result of our concern about our middle schools and the kind of program we were having in the middle schools, and the assessment of the middle school program to determine its success or failure in terms of what a middle school program should be. I think those people that have been involved, including patrons, pupils, administrators and teachers, are to be commended for the kind of job that they have done on this. I hear us saying, I think, that we need to find a way of developing a program or ways of informing the public, getting information out to all those involved, our many publics, by way of hearings and other such measures or activities. I would propose that we come back to you with an outline of a way that we think we can get the message across by publicizing, by wyof hearings, special articles or whatever, to get the publics advised and informed. Mr. Brown - I really do believe that it is important that we get across to the general public the reasons undergirding the kind of philosophy that we have come to. For instance, I don't know that we can get across the idea that the concepts of Piaget are_ but I'think that we ought to try. I think that we ought to talk about the developing adolescent, who he is and how he learns, and how he acquires information, and why we would go to a generalized kind of educational program as opposed to a specialized kind of educational program at this level. I think that it is most important that people understand why we are doing what we are doing from a technical kind of way. It needs to be done. If people don't understand what we are trying to do with their kids, they are going to think we are screwballs. And yet what you are doing is based on good, sound educational technology. We have got to start saying that. That is what the system is supposed to be, an expert about educational technology. We are supposed to know what we are doing, and let's start talking in that'.language, in terms of the understandings that are ours, that are founded on good research, and are founded on good understanding.

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Mrs. Hill - I have heard parents speak favorably of these four subjects that we will be stressing, and that they are glad that these are being included. So if they are not all interested in sports and music, they are interested in these other areas, and they are pleased.

Progress Report Affirmative Action Plan

Dr. Start - We have all received a copy of the Progress Report of the Affirmative Action Plan. Are there any questions or comments? I was very pleased with the report and the Director should be commended. Mrs. Potts inquired: I have two questions I would like to ask. Does it look as though we are going to meet the July 1 deadline on the two different items, which was the time we were shooting for earlier? Mrs. Beth Wilson, Affirmative Action Director, responded: the Job descriptions and the computer programming?

Do you have reference to

Mrs. Potts - I believe they were. Mrs. Wilson - With reference to the job descriptions, we do have most of them collected now. All of the major descriptions have been developed, with possibly two exceptions, and that is a general job description for teachers and, I think, for nurses. There may be a few others, but most of them have been collected at this point and Personnel Services are in the process now of evaluating those that have been submitted, to determine that they are', accurate, complete, and that they are appropriate.

Mrs. Potts - On what we are computerizing, I was interested in what kind of information we are applying to the computer record we have? For instance, are we including such things as recent college hours that have been acquired by employees, or new certification that they might have? Mrs. Wilson - That kind of information now is primarily kept manually in the Personnel files, and when an applicant is applying for a different position, they update their folders. The kind of information that is kept on the computers now that relates to their educational qualifications, basically is any new degree that they receive. But any hours toward a degree would be simply kept in their Personnel folders. Mrs. Potts - Is it not possible for this other information to be put on the computer?

Mrs. Wilson - I think we have been trying to determine some kind of feasible way to get that information on the computer; it is a matter of trying to work out the mechanics of collecting it and maintaining it. Mrs. Potts - I understand that there are some employees that have dozens of graduate hours, but maybe do not have another degree yet, and that this ought to be part of their qualifications for another job.

Mrs. Wilson - What ususally happens is that there is a real incentive for them to report a new degree, because it means more money. The only incentive for others to report graduate hours or additional training is that when they are applying for a different postbion where those hours or extra training would be beneficial for the position that they are applying for. So they would report them at that time. Others that they obtain that they don't plan to see any immediate benefit from than, it is difficult to get them to report the additional training or hours. Mrs. Potts - Has there been any attempt to get employees to update their files as to all of these types of increased achievements that they have added to their record?

Mrs. Wilson - I can't really identify any formal attempts. I would imagine during orientation there should be some mention of the need to update folders. Whenever people apply for positions, they are told at that time that they need to make sure that their folders reflect current information. As general information to all employees, I am not sure how that is handled right now. Mrs. Potts - I would be interested in your recommendations on that at a later date. I just think that we have got a lot of really qualified employees out there, that a lot of the information is not available to us. Mrs. Wilson - There are some files that are being maintained in Personnel. For example, when they attend inservice workshops or some of the other workshops that the school district sponsors, their records are automatically sent to Personnel and placed into their Personnel folders.

Mrs. Potts - This would be in the Personnel Department. How about at their originating school? Would their principal have any way of being notified unless that employee so notified the principal?

Mrs. Wilson - I can't answer that.

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Mrs. Potts - I think we need to set up some kind of a process that really encourages employees to keep that information updated, both in their home school and with our Personnel Department. Mrs. Wilson - I think we all agree that it is important. It is just a matter of trying to work out a system where it can be done and really be effective.

Progress Report Affirmative Action Plan cont'd

Mrs. Williams - Is that not a function of the Personnel Department, rather than the Affirmative Action Director, to instigate methodology whereby folders can be updated? Mrs. Potts - Probably a little of both, because they work together a lot. Mrs. Williams - I know they work together, but I know of certain groups that the Personnel Department takes that responsibility, to notify periodically to update your skills file. Mrs. Potts - Of course, this really points up the need to somewhere be tying in increments related to the progress that our employees make.

Mr. Brown - This wouldn't have anything to do with affirmative action, but it seems to me that we miss out in terms of the system itself on a, great deal of talent, people who acquire skills that they don't share with us, that could be available if we knew that they had those skills. If someone goes and takes two or three accounting courses, then that is a skill, which if we know they have it and we have need of such a skill, if we could identify that person, then perhaps they would be available to us. This is very significant, not just for equal employment, but also I think we are missing out on some very important skills that are acquired. Hopefully, every time you go to school, you learn something. Mrs. Wilson - I realize that it would be very helpful for us to know all of the skills that employees have. One of the ways I think that we overcome that deficiency to some extent is through the advertising that we do for jobs, the posting of positions, so that anytime that they have a skill that they feel they can use that somewhere else in a promotional kind of opportunity, then they are encouraged to apply. And that vacancy notice is always available to them. Mrs. Potts presented a petition to the Board regarding formal wear for students, from some students from John Marshall. Mrs. Potts stated that the students were unaware that the issue had already been voted on by the Board.

Petition Presented Mrs. Potts

NEW BUSINESS None.

Mr. English - I had asked for a copy of the statement that the Middle School Committee approved on the Retention Policy, and D haven't gotten it yet, and I am just wondering where it is.

Inquiry Mr. English

Dr. Smith - We have several of those reports, Mr. English, that are in the process of coming to you', but1 time just has not permitted for us to get all reports pulled together. Yes, that is being pulled together; the reports of the number of students retained; the numbers of those students retained that are still in our system, drop-outs for the district; suspensions, number of suspensions by grade, race, and school, and others. Mr. English - The Curriculum Director position; has that been posted yet?

Drâ&#x2013; Smith - I don't believe it was in the information that was submitted to you Friday. I think it is scheduled for this week as well as posting at the colleges and universities, and institutions of higher learning in this region as well. Mr. English - When do we hope to have this person hired?

Dr. Smith - Hopefully some time of the new person can be spent with Dr. Rippetoe before his departure. Mr. English - That would be before the end of school then?

Dr. Smith - We hope so. It will be posted for two weeks, I believe, and then the selection would be made shortly thereafter. Inquiry Mrs. Potts - Will it be possible for us to announce any new principalship appointments by June 15? I had heard that this has in the past been sort of a problem for principals Mrs. Potts before they go off duty, not knowing what their assignment would be in the fall. Also, the "Must Transfer" list, how early do those placements need to be made so that principals can go out and hire to fill spots that they need to?

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Inquiry Mrs. Potts cont'd

Dr. Smith - We do try to make the announcements on administrative assignments shortly after the end of the school year. We do not like to make it "before the school year is over. Secondly, I think you noticed hy the schedule on those "Must Transfers," that many of those are already placed or selected. That process has already "begun with the Personnel Office working with the principals in filling vacancies that they have. Mrs. Potts - So those would "be completed when?

Dr. Smith - I don't remember the schedule of completion on that. Mr. Brown - In terms of a transfer for cause, how many times will we move a teacher because a principal has asked that they be put on a "Must Transfer" list, before some kind of action is taken by our district to terminate the teacher from the system? Dr. Smith - The "Must Transfer" list does not have as its purpose the reassignment of the ineffective teachers from one building to another. If the teacher is not effective, if it is because of poor performance, then it is the obligation of that principal to work up the evaluation report and make the recommendation. If there is truly a change in programs or same truly personality clash, then it may be,but it is not intended to be used to move those teachers from one post to another. Mr. English - But it is used like that sometimes, isn't it?

Dr. Smith - It is a matter of record in some cases,, but our intent is to improve on that, and if a teacher is not performing, they keep the record and make the recommendation for either help for that teacher or dismissal. We have provided some programs, as you know, where the teachers have been assigned to that for service.

Mr. Donwerth - Why do they put them on a "Must Transfer" and they are doing a lousy job and they put them on a "Must Transfer" again; what is the batting average of the principal before this Board? When they come down they have charged, to dismiss a teacher for incompetency or something like that, what kind of average do they have? We have never dismissed one that has been sent down. Mr, English - Yes, we have. Committee on one of them.

We got overturned by the State Professional Practices

Dr. Start - Of course, one of the ingredients of good management is to document performance, both good and bad. And if bad performance is well''documented, everybody, can be assured that this Board will meet its responsibilities if dismissal is in order. Comments Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - I wish to thank my colleagues for asking the questions that I was concerned with on the "Must Transfer" list, and Dr. Smith for answering, because I was concerned that in an instance where this "Must Transfer" had been attained because of a reduction in personnel, there was the intensification of efforts to please these teachers. Some highly mechanized systems have a search system where the Personnel Department kicks them up in accordance with a skills bank, and these are recommended. Also, some of our elementary principals did attend the National meeting, and I will quote from this just for a moment, just in case some parent may wish to hear this. They were told, "Don't anyone tell me how great things were in the old days, when everyone could-.-xead and write. It ain't true. However, some schools have gone overboard in electives and innovations." And it states further that, "Then some dodge;" a principal from Fargo, North Dakota led him to conclude that"elementary schools are doing their job in teaching children to read, but students aren't reading at home; thanks to television. And schools should be held accountable for students learning, for students'behavior and morality, but so should parents and the rest of society." That is food for thought. I would also like to thank someone on the Board for some data which shows that with 1U,935 blacks and 29,318 whites, 1,770 black kids were suspended for at least one day compared with 1,322 whites. I don't know whether we are that bad, or whether the affective domain isn't working. Maybe we had better look at it.

ADJOURNMENT R. #132 Adjournment

A motion to adjo.urn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted'aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved the 16th day of May, 1977.

President

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

TERMINATIONS

Major Classes of Terminations: 1.

Voluntary Resignation

a. b. c. d. e.

Changing employment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement ^Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leave of dosence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position Deceased 'Abandoned position

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NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Employments

Annual

$ 9101.

Webster Language Arts

3-31-77

Star Spencer language Arts

4-05-77

Zalabak, Allen

Columbus Primary

4-01-77

McSweeney, Janet

8941.

B.A. SUC

Spencer Primary

3-30-77

Jackson Special Education

3-07-77

Harrison Intermediate

3-09-77

Northwest Math

3-14-77

Northeast Counselor

3-16-77

Northeast Special Education

3-09-77

Rancho Phys. Handicapped

3-08-77

Hendrix, Marva

Avant, Karen

8941.

B.S. SWOSU

Cook, Linda

Shoup, Robert

8941.

B.A. OWU

Cooke, Janis

Davis, Deorenda

Files, Robert Holland, Florence

Hudson, Mary

Hurst, Pamela Robertson, Vicki

Sprouse, Kenneth

Thornton, Franklin Wendelken, Susan

1 - SUC - State University College - Potsdam, New York 2 - OWU - Ohio Wesleyan University - Delaware, Ohio ii

B.A. NWOSU 1

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4-05-77

Star Spencer Language Arts

4-07-77

Columbus Primary

3-28-77

Monroe Primary

3-28-77

Jackson Art

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Employments

Annual

Additional Allocation Cameron, Debra

$ 8941.

B.A. OU

3-28-77

Adult Education Math

Leaves of Absence Parental Leave Carr, Karen Kay

Jefferson Language Arts

3-18-77

Gilbert, Carmella

Rockwood Primary

5-27-77

Lowe, Rebecca

Grant Math

5-27-77

Mathers, Anita R.

Van Buren Primary

4-06-77

Treasurer's Office Senior Accountant

3-31-77

Grants Management Accountant

3-11-77

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations Ballard, Doris Corbett, Staten

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OTHER Monthly

Employments â&#x20AC;¢

Additional Allocations

Olivia, Marta

$ 843.24

B.S. FIU

4-04-77

Gatewood LCIA

4-01-77

Treasurer's Office Junior Accountant

Transfers 506.

Henderson, Susan

Wiedemann, Marnell

TECHNICAL Terminations

Colby, Malcomb

Technical Services Research Associate

5-27-77

1 - FIU - Florida International University - Miami, Florida 2 - L.C.I.A. - Learning Center Instructional Associate

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD Substitute Teachers for 1976-77

Bagby, Margaret A. Broadfoot, Patricia L. Butler, LaVern S. Christian, Kristy L. Cundiff, Janet L. Drell, Susan B. Foust, Donald W. Gregory, Allyson, A. Hollar, Deborah G. Martin, Terry R. Priest, Monty M. Sine, Robert J. Thorndyke, Billie J. Walker, Nancy L. Watkins, Helen L. Weidner, Mary E. Wills, Juanita S.

Learning Disability Early Childhood Elementary Social Studies Special Education Elementary Business Special Education Elementary Physical Education Physical Education Social Studies Social Studies Learning Disability English Vocal Music Elementary

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Terminations Arnold, Martha

Childress, Lois Henderson, Susan McGee, Kattie

Employments

Monthly

$ 417.

4-04-77

Garden Oaks Elementary Secy.

Hoover Financial Secretary

4-15-77

Service Center Processing Clerk

4-15-77

Garden Oaks Elementary Secy.

3-31-77

Wright, Coyett

Columbus LRTA

4-01-77

Taylor, Onda

410.

4-07-77

Columbus LRTA

Scott, Mary

417.

3-29-77

Taft Elementary Secy.

Cope, Kathy

410.

4-04-77

Gatewood Learning Center Aide

Newsome, Greta

516.

4-13-77

Hoover Instructional Clerk

â&#x20AC;¢

Hensch, Teresa

Additional Allocations -

Transfers

Denton, Betty

1 - LRTA - Learning Resource Teacher Aide

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Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Traves of Absance

Parental Leave Campbell, Sarah

Kaiser Teacher Aide

5-27-77

Webster Registrar

3-10-77

Helper

3-11-77

Helper

3-16-77

Helper

3-08-77

Helper

3-29-77

Heiner

A-06-77

Helper

3-18-77

Ill Health

Lawrence, Dorothy

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Collins, Dorothy Dockery, Katherine

House, Cynthia Oldham, Maxine Wilkerson. Alma

Wilson, Sara NAME

Id lb

Id la

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

â&#x20AC;¢

* '

^Awaiting Assignment

Berry, Edith

$ 2.40

3-18-77

Helper

Brimacombe, Alta

2.40

3-14-77

Helper

Gilbert, Narvene

2.40

3-30-77

Helper

Goldsmith, Regina

2.40

4-08-77

Helper

HopinsColon, Janet

2.40

4-05-77

Helper

McDowell. Ramona

2.40

3-29-77

Helper

Murray, Rita

2.40

4-04-77

Helper

Pendleton, Vera

2.40

3-18-77

Helper

Saunders, Jack

2.40

3-15-77

Helper

Shelley. Brenda

2. AO

4-07-77

Helper

Stevenson. Lloyd

2.40

3-17-77

Helper

Watersr Dorothy

2.40

3-28-77

Helper

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 19T7 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Student Trainees Terminations

Bay, Elizabeth Berry, Michael

Id 4c

Student Trainee

3-16-77

Student Trainee

4-08-77

Employments

Per Day

Acrey, Ricky

$ 3.00

Employments

Monthly

Nuss, Jane

$ 529.

3-17-77

Student Trainee

3-28-77

Warehouseman

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

Leaves of Absence Ill Health

Nixon, Ora Lee

Helper

3-29-77

SUPPLY

Terminations

Peters, Savina

Warehouseman

NAME

SUPPLY

ASSIGNMENT

3-14-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

ASSIGNMENT

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Copeland, Jay

Berry, Michael

$ 529.

3-28-77

Warehouseman

Hatfield, Jackie

Graham, David

529.

3-28-77

Warehouseman

Osborne, Karl

529.

3-28-77

Warehouseman

•

Contreras, Nicholas

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TRANSPORTATION

Terminations Allen, Judy Carter, Alford

Chapple, Lee Goldman, Tommie

Harris, Richard Hurd, John Ivey, Harvey

Johnson, Donell

3 3 3 3 la

Employments

Monthly $ 217.

3-30-77

Bus Driver

4-01-77

Reid, Joyce

Bus Driver

3-28-77

Fletcher, Vanessa

228.

4-04-77

Bus Driver

3-11-77

Bus Driver

3-18-77

Nuss, Richard

217.

4-07-77

Bus Driver

3-18-77

Bus Driver

3-11-77

Erby, Beverly

217.

3-17-77

Bus Driver

3-18-77

Bus Driver

3-29-77

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MEETING OF MAY 2, 1977 - CONT'D ’ersonnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

r.Awrpnnpf Morvin Tamas r Albert Lynch, Otis

Mayfield, Stella Metcalf. A.L.

Mil1prf Maggie Neff. fiporcre

Peoples, Charles Smi th. Eural Warnerf Jerry

la lc

Id 3 la

Id la

Monthly

Bus Driver

3-28-77

Powell, James

$ 217.

4-08-77

Bus Driver

3-11-77

Pogue, George

217.

3-28-77

Bus Driver

4-04-77

Bus Driver

4-08-77

Bus Driver

4-06-77

Bus Driver

3-18-77

Bus Driver

3-09-77

Bus Driver

3-18-77

Bus Driver

3-11-77

Bus Driver

3-16-77

R1nkeP Katherine

Mosley, Nathaniel NAME

Employments

ASSIGNMENT

(

109.

Lyles, Kurt

3-28-77

■

Baggett. Beatrice

217.

3-14-77

Bus Driver

Brewer. Randv

262.

3-07-77

Bus.Driver-----------------

Chatman, Victor

223.

4-06-77

Bus Driver

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

..TRANSPORTATION Terminations

BJnployments

Monthly

Bradford, James

Harris, Richard

$ 217.

3-14-77

Bus Driver

Speicher, Darwin

Hatfield, Jerry

217.

3-14-77

Bus Driver

Combs, Richard

Sanders, Eddie

223.

3-14-77

Bus Driver

Beech, Laurence

Scott, Claude

781.

4-04-77

Mechanic

Substitutes

Hourly

Lee, Emrey

$ 2.70

Employments

Monthly

Boyle, Clifford

$ 506.

3-28-77

Davis Floorman

518.

3-29-77

Eugene Field Floorman

3-10-77

SERVICE

Terminations Armstrong, Charles Clark, James

Dickson, Willie Henry, James

Burbank Custodian

1-25-77

Davis Floorman

3-18-77

lc la

Fillmore

..Custodian Eugene Field Licensed Floorman

3-31-72 3-28-77

I ! I

Bus Driver

Peteet, Vernon

250

MEETING OF MAY 2, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations

Emnlovments

Month"! v

$ 506.

4-05-77

Longfellow Floorman

Voc-Tech Floorman

3-28-77

Eugene Field Floorman

4-01-77

Longfellow Floorman

3-18-77

Dunn, Kenneth

Southeast Floorman

3-15-77

Kendrick, Warnie

506.

3-21-77

Southeast, Floorman

Kemp, Tommie

Etheridge, William

506.

4-04-77

Northwest Floorman

Smith, Edward

Holloway, Vincent

506.

3-30-77

Truman Floorman

McClinton, Raymond

Rose, Jack

506.

Southeast 3-28-77 . Floorman

Rhodes, Gus

Duke, Terry M.

506.

3-21-77

Service Center Floorman

Gray, James

Seay, Maurice

506.

4-04-77

Lincoln Floorman

Love, Everett

Williams. Mark

518-

4-04-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Martin, Roy M.

Peteet, Vernon Shrive, Jerry

Thomas, Jerry F.

Transfers

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ASSIGNMENT

NAME

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EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Terminations-Substitutes

Tucker. Paul E.

Winn. LaMarr

Gatewood

4-15-77

Ross

3-17-77

Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Peoples, Archie

$ 2.40

Employments

Monthly

Galbraith, Dale

$ 861.41

861.41

4-04-77

Ross

4-11-77

Carpenter

4-11-77

Carpenter

MAINTENANCE Terminations Brewer, Larry

Burgess, J.B. Deviney, Homer

Mitchell, David Smith, Eugene

Tavlor. Clifton Tuma, Edward

2 2

la le

Electrical Helper

3-14-77

Carpenter

3-18-77

Welder

3-15-77

Grounds

3-22-77

Masonry

4-06-77

Carpenter

3-15-77

Clocks/Signals

4-04-77

Tabor, Jack

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE Terminations

Turner, William

Carpenter

2-28-77

Employments

Monthly

Followlll, Richard

$ 861.41

4-11-77

Carpenter

3-10-77

Patrolman

SECURITY

Osban, J.W,

Baggett, Beatrice

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 9, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A STUDY-DISCUSSION MEETING IN THE AUDITORIUM, GRANT HIGH SCHOOL, 5016 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA, MONDAY, MAY 9, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that all of the Board Members were present.

Roll Call

Dr. Start - Speaking for the Board of Education, I want to sincerely thank the patrons and staff of Grant High School for hosting us at this meeting of the Board of Education. This is our last meeting of the current school year in which we take one meeting per month out in one of the buildings in the district. We are always grateful for the reception we receive and the goodies that are provided to us, and we very sincerely thank those who are responsible for that.

HEARINGS

None. STUDY DISCUSSION Dr. Start presented the following persons who gave a brief overview of the topics to be discussed:

(1)

Dr. Mervel Lunn, Assistant Superintendent Business Management and Operations — Security in our Schools

(2)

Mr. Oliver Stripling, Director of School Plant Services — New Facilities

(3)

Ms. Wanda Hume, Human Relations Specialist, Grant High School — Human Relations

(U)

Mr. Orel Peak, Principal, Carver Center — Special Programs (Carver Center and Rancho)

(5)

Mr. Robert Brown, Coordinator of Reading Program — Reading Program (Prairie Queen)

(6)

Mr. John Sadberry, Director of High Schools — Competitive Athletics

(7)

Ur- Start indicated that the Open topic listed would be used for a potpourri discussion session.

The Scoutmaster and Boy Scout Troop 91 from Asbury Methodist Church were introduced.

Mr. English inquired of the number of people present who were not employees of the school district. After a show of hands, Mr. English indicated that there were 12.

Dr. Start stated: I am always prepared with a little subject message in my brief case. The message I have which always seems to be very appropriate is "The Greatest Drug in our Society is. not Morphine, but Television." And I suspect that is where the majority of the people are right now. Mr. English - That is one of the points here that I would make on the small turnout. We have quality and not quantity here tonight. I wonder if maybe we should not look again at the idea of television on at least one Board meeting a month. I would say that we would reach more than the 12 of the non-employees that we are reaching tonight, by televising a Board meeting.

Mr. Donwerth - I would like to tell the employees how much I appreciate them coming out. But I will go one step further. If the patrons in Oklahoma City aren't any more interested than to have only 12 people show up at a Board meeting, I feel that we should

253 MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 9, 19TT - CONT'D

Mr. Donwerth cont1d go back possibly to two meetings a month; that we can handle our business in that many meetings.

At 7:20 p.m. the audience was asked to move into groups with the facilitators to the various areas in the building for discussions as designated in the agenda.

At 8:10 p.m. Dr. Start reconvened the open meeting and stated that five minutes would be allotted for each Board Member representative to present essential facts on the topics discussed.

On the topic of Security in Our Schools, Mr. Donwerth presented Dr. Ron Schnee, who reported: From the in-house interview that we had with the different people | represented, it is interesting that at Grant we have some security measures, not really taken by Security people. One of them is a Hall Monitor, a lady who really does quite a bit to help the situation here. She knows the teachers and students. She has a friendly attitude toward visitors. She knows who is supposed to be where. She checks the hall passes. She keeps the students in the classrooms. She doesn't allow a lot of wandering out in the halls, and she pretty well is not afraid to go anywhere in the building. I would assume that some of the other high schools may have this too. It is funded out of the Instructional Division, but has really helped. In talking with Sergeant Thomas, he feels that there has been a great improvement since 1972 in the security measures at Grant and in the other buildings. The main purpose, of course, of why we had to have Campus Police in the buildings, was to protect the students, the teachers and the administrators; to keep outsiders out of the building. He stated that one improvement that was really helpful was the two-way communication system, which made a great improvement in the communication of getting people on the spot when problems did occur. In talking to Doc Wadley, Chief of Campus Police, he said about the same thing; that prior to integration, there were many problems in the buildings that necessitated security measures, because of demonstrations and planned problems that were upsetting schools like Grant, but the Campus Police have become very helpful since that time because they have gotten to know the people, the situations, the students, how to relate to them, and were very successful in breaking down planned demonstrations or problems where there might have been some danger to the students, teachers and administrators. The relationships with other agencies that have been developed by our Security people have really been helpful. For example, the Police Department comes immediately when one of the Campus Police persons gives them a call. This was not the case five years ago. Having Campus Police in the buildings is also educational. It teaches students about law enforcement. Asking further about the Campus Police weapons; the weapons are only supposed to be drawn, used, or threatened use of it, when someone''s life is actually in danger, and not in just a careless situation. Carelessness with a weapon by any officer is not excusable in the building. In checking with Mr. Diggs, we found out that one of the Fact-Finding Committee's recommendations in 1975-76 was that there would be two Campus Police officers within the building, and one outside the building. Because of budget considerations or whatever, the Campus Police officer outside of the building in the parking lot has not been approved up to this time, and he still feels that he needs that person. Briefly, from Dr. Lunn, the security measures taken at Grant from 1975-76 to present were ID's for every student; enlarged parking lot on the north; and north S,nd west parking lots have been fenced. The Parents Communication letter to all of the parents have really lessened tensions. They have developed a signal on the public address system whereby they report the security condition of the building, which tells the students how or how not to act, to stay in their classrooms or whatever. Some things that have been enacted in all high schools are the two-way communication of the radios, and all Campus Police are now in uniform.

Mrs. Potts reported on New Facilities: We interpreted this as meaning any changes in facilities, whether it be modernization, repair or replacement. We talked about lighting modernization has reduced the electrical costs for the school system. Among the things that are more immediately pressing in terms of replacement, are such things as roofs, boilers and plumbing, because of the life of these particular items. It was mentioned that we have 30 facilities that are over 50 years old, and there will have to be some decisions made as to whether some of the oldest of these facilities might be more economical to consolidate and close, than to do the kind of modernizatior that might be desirable for really equal educational facilities, and that this is going to be one of the tasks of the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, taking a look district-wide of what changes of particular significance need to be made and what directions. I asked about energy savings, because those costs have been skyrocketing. It was mentioned that there was not too much that appreciably could be done in terms of physical changes in our buildings to affect that, outside possibly heating controls. Most of the other problems were people problems and it may mean re-educating the people in buildings. Mention was made of Grant's need for a gymnastics room. There were questions about how the priorities are set. I had a copy of something that I had just received in the past few days about suggested projects that had been submitted by principals throughout the school district for all kinds of repairs and changes, whether it referred to a roof, a stadium, a boiler, or window;; all of these kinds of things, and they totaled $25 million. And we are talking about a potential that we hope to be able to find of about. $5^ million. So this borders on five times that amount. I guess there is nothing wrong with our

MINUTES OE MEETING OF MAY 9, 1977 - CONT'D

Mrs. Potts cont'd

dreaming, but we do have to get into some hard line priority setting, like businesses. The priority setting on most of the repairs and changes that have been made in the past have been done by committees representing secondary, middle and elementary schools by our principals, and I thought it was interesting that this is done where the requests are not identified with a particular school when the committee actually does its work. One of the principals there mentioned that he had put in a request a few years ago and it.had come up in priorities, and he was wondering how long it would take until it got to the point where he would actually get it. One thing was mentioned, and that was a possible need for a minimum list of facilities for a good educational program in a school. And this maybe, as far as a physical plant, applies more to our elementary schools, where there are some schools because of crowding, for instance, that don't have a facility for Physical Education, and if that should be a minimal requirement, then it should be rated a little higher on'the list. We are completing this year a sort of a new effort in community education, where we have met one meeting a month in different schools in the district. Some meetings have had real large attendance and some have had small. I think we are at a point where we need to evaluate the effectiveness of it, and we really hope we can get that, not only from the staff that has been working with it, but from parents, as to what changes maybe we should make next year.

On the topic of Human Relations, Mrs. Hill reported: We started out briefly going into our Human Relations Policy and what some of our goals were. And then we got into what was actually being done here at Grant, some of their trials and errors. They at first did have their Human Relations activity at the first period and put the students together by grades. The ninth and tenth graders were doing real well in participating, but they found that the eleventh and twelfth graders were skipping out. So they had to re-look at it and then make that part of their first-hour class. They found that probably the most successful program they seemed to have of Human Relations was their intramural program that they have been conducting all year. When they first had them together by grades, they had a much smaller group to work with, probably around 20 or 21 students. However, one teacher did mention what he accomplished and tried to do in his class; that he did stress citizenship, and felt like with the smaller group that he could work with that group better than with a larger group. And of course, he started there with the very basic problems that he had on the campus, like vulgarity that the students were using, because so many of the boys and girls were just saying anything to anybody, anywhere. This was sort of the goal that he set out to improve, and felt like it was probably very successful. We did discuss as to why the students were doing this, and we felt like it probably was a sympton of all of the students, and a lot of times it is peer pressure, and it is just something, just words a lot of times that they use. So the goal here of the human relations problem was to get the students involved so that they could have a teacher that they could look up to. And if they had a problem or anything, they could relate to that person, and maybe the counseling could develop out of this. This was a new program here at Grant. What was the reaction of the teachers here? How did the teachers accept it? I think probably we decided that it was a pretty good percent of the teachers that really got involved. Of course, at first they had the natural excitement about the program. Then, of course they realized that there might be another chore or extra duty, or things like that. Inservice was a-JJLttle bit of a problem because it had to be done with the students around, during some of the planning periods, and that wasn't always too successful. But they felt like the teachers at Grant, on the whole, responded very well and got involved in this program. The question was asked, how does a good Human Relations program affect the academics? I think this was something that we were all interested in. Attendance, especially, during the intramural program, has been much improved. And of course, we feel like if a student is in class every day, their academic record will improve. So they feel like it is important working in that way. They feel like the Human Relations program is better this year than it has ever been. There is a feeling of friendliness in the halls, that maybe has not been here in sometimes past. Their goal is to get all students involved and not on just an I and me, but a you and us basis. They feel like they have been successful and would like to recommend it for all. Mr. English reported on Special Programs (Carver Center and Rancho): I would like to open with a little personal note. Mr. Orel Peak led us through this discussion on the Special Programs at Carver and Rancho, and I was very impressed with his understanding of the human psychological development. I hope that our system doesn't stereotype this man, thinking that because he is in a wheelchair and can, no doubt, relate quite well with a number of those students, or they can relate with him quite well, that therefore he should always be head of a program like this. I really think that from what he told us about, his operation, the way he explained things, that he has something to offer for all of the students in our system, and I would hope that in the future he will be getting a larger role in the system. As far as the programs, first we went through a short course about genetics and chromosomes and all of those things that go into the physical development of a young person, and how you can have various malfunctions in the system that can produce children who are handicapped in one way or another. At the Carver Center, Mr. Peak says that we scale the programs to the learning level of the students, and that this is determined not only by testing, but also by observation. We have about 103 kids there now. It is split up about 50/50 of those with physical problems and those with adjustment problems. These are sixth through twelfth graders.

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9 , 19T7 - CONT'D Mr. English cont'd

There are about 17 to 20 of them from outside the school district. We have a maximum there of 1H0 or 150 students. We now have 10 teachers at Carver. Most of the kids there have had a problem dealing with early failure. He says that all of the kids want to win, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way. At Carver they try to establish a super rapport with the kids; also have ego-involving activities with each child, and then have positive reinforcement. They look for what turns each youngster on, and then build on that success. They would like to have a gym there. He touched on briefly that the parents of the young people in these centers also have problems I dealing with the fact that their children have problems. They have a shop there. They | are making a number of things, including fishing lures and equipment. One of the | problems educable youngsters have the hardest time with are the multiplication tables, | and the Northwest Newcomers 'Club, within the past year, bought some calculators for the young people, and this has helped tremendously with the program. Occasionally a young person there will come up with a problem that develops right there in the school building, and Mr. Peak says that their big concern then is not with today, but it is what is the kid going to be like six weeks from today, say. So it is a very important thing to look in the future and not just deal with that youngster and take care of that problem today, and sort of put salve on the wound for today, but for long term. They feel like if a kid goes home feeling good about school, then they are going to come back feeling good about school. One of the little caring parts of the program there is that on Friday afternoons they try to provide free popcorn for each of the students there, to send them off for the weekend with a good feeling. We talked briefly about the new'Public/Law9^-1^2, and what effect it would have on these programs. Right now it is rather up in the air. Mr. Peak says that it depends upon the interpretation of that law, and he has a concern that I would share with him, as to what it really does mean, because he says the young people in his program are like tender flowers, they wilt easily. On the topic of the Reading Program (Prairie Queen), Mrs. Williams reported: We had the benefit of Mr. Robert Brown and Mrs. Nelda Tebow, and of course we were happy to have Dr. Bill Hamm, Principal of Eisenhower, present in our group. The Prairie Queen Reading Program serves the south side of the city, which was incorporated from the Henry facility for budgetary reasons. We were fascinated by the IRIT Program, which is an acronym for the Intensive Reading Instructional Team. This year they have been very successful. Beginning with the first segment was sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Webster. The Reading Program is very intensive, ^5 pupils, but 15 at a time. The next was all sixth graders from Jackson Middle School. The third cycle had all eighth graders from Capitol Hill Middle School. In all three cycles they have noted phenomenal growth, and there was something like a year's improvement in three months. In this program only the Title I schools are involved. And of course, in this IRIT Program, Mr. Brown pointed out that although the emphasis is reading, some of the by-products are better spelling and writing. Much discussion came out because there were some of us there that felt that perhaps this should be more intensified; that any teacher could teach with 15 kids. It was explained that in the IRIT Program, the materials are challenging; they are interesting to the kids; they give the children a sense of self-worth. It has been pointed out that our system has had inservice on Reading for Language Arts teachers, and as usual those who really didn't need it but were interested in improving their skills showed up. But most of those who needed it very badly, didn't show. The opinion was voiced from the floor that perhaps the Board should set policies that would stipulate that all of these inservice programs are conditions of contract renewal, and we would probably see better attendance at such. We were talking about the frustrations of some teachers who have to teach Reading, and Mrs. Tebow told us about a system in Ohio where there was a Reading specialist for each discipline; for the Science teachers, there was a Reading specialist in there that would help; for the Math teachers, there was a Reading specialist assigned to that group, and that this was producing some very good results. We all know that the Reading scores for the Oklahoma City schools have certainly increased. We only regret that we can't get IRIT all over the system. One hundred and fifty kids have been served by this, with 2,000 needing it. Dr. Start reported on Competitive Athletics: This was a very well attended session. One of the first issues discussed was how do we fuse in our middle school programs with the requirements of the Secondary Schools Association? I think that answer will be forthcoming, based on the discussion. The entire middle school athletic philosophy is related to three major issues; one, involvement of more students in athletic skills; two, that competitive athletics for the skill students be after school hours; and three, that there will be no more central scheduling of competitive athletics from the Central Office, that all of these activities will be scheduled by the individual middle schools. Financing of the middle school sports program was brought up and discussed. It was pointed out that it costs as much to buy uniforms for middle school students as it does for high school students. There is a committee that has been appointed of principals and coaches to work out the details of the middle school program. Mr. Sadberry distributed a very good synopsis of the success of our high school athletic programs this past year. The last paragraph states that "In conclusion, the Oklahoma City high schools have won six State team championships this year, and several individual championships, a record with which no other school system in Oklahoma can compare." I am very proud of this athletic system, and I think that we on the Board really think that athletics are very important and it grieves us that at times it would appear that the Board is. anti-athletic. I don't believe that for one minute. But we need balance. We are a balanced school system. Those coaches and

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athletic directors in our system, if they are going to develop a farm club for the colleges in our nation, I would advise them to seek employment elsewhere, We have a balance system, and athletics are important, but it is Just as important and even more important to educate the students, which is our primary objective. I think that the Middle School Philosophy as it involves athletics is the direction to go.' Whenever one makes any changes, there are problems. Problems can be worked out, but I feel very grieved with some of the remarks made by our employees about these changes. Hopefully, we will continue to hire and employ people who can react to change without bitterness.

Mrs. Hill - As we know, Star Spencer was the State Basketball Championship and Douglass the State Foothall Championship. I believe we should mention that Northwest did win the State Basehall Championship this past weekend. Mr. Donwerth - And. I think that Grant High School won the Girls Golf title too.

Dr. Start - I might read from some of the material that Mr. Sadberry gave us. For football, Douglass was the Capitol Conference Champion and State 3A Champion. Northwest Classen was Mid-State, All-City and kA State Champion in dross country. U. S. Grant won the All-City Girls Tournament in softball. In basketball, Northwest Classen and John Marshall tied for the Mid-State, and Star Spencer was the Capitol Conference Champion. Star Spencer became kA State Champion in basketball for the second consecutive year. Douglass was eliminated only in the finals of the 3A Basketball Tournament. Northeast won the Girls title in the Capitol Conference; in wrestling, two individual State Champions. Southeast placed third and Northeast twelfth in State Wrestling meets. In swimming, Douglass won the All-City and Capitol Conference Champion. John Marshall was Mid-State, All-City State Champion for kA girls in track. Southeast boys won the Capitol Conference track meet. Douglass girls won the Capitol Conference track meet. All of this information is included in the printed copy. On the Open topic, Mr. Brown reported: We were the Open topic, and the questions we raised were really kind of directed around the problems of schools themselves, and we kind of tried to raise seme questions about what we would like to see in the system in the coming year. Some questions, among other things that were raised, had to do with the overcrowding of-some -classrooms and perhaps the better balance of staff so that a better balance of course offerings occur. We raised the question of what do you do with a non-motivated student who just wants to get through school but who is not particularly interested in anything; he just wants to get through? There seemed to be some feeling that there are a number of those young people around. When we got down to the specific things that we like to see happen, one of our patrons said that he would like to see kind of a major emphasis in four areas,, in Reading, Writing, a basic knowledge of Mathematics, and then ability to relate with other persons. He felt like those basic areas, the three cognitive areas and one affective area, if they were emphasized and we prepared young people in these areas, that they would go out and make it in the world in which we live. I was happy to see that one student came to the Open session. We asked him what he felt like we ought to do, and he said he felt like we needed a new sound system here at Grant in the auditorium, and we ought to do something about the electronic equipment that the auditorium has. We assured him that we would start right now working on that. I don't know where it is on the priorities. Evidently it was in the same priority system ten years ago, and it hasn't gotten there yet, but we are working on it. There was some concern about the counseling program. Over and over again, we have had. come to us the fact that young people want counselors to be more than schedule changers. They want counselors to be counselors. I think that in a couple of weeks we hope to have a presentation at one of the Board meetings, to give the counselors, who also want to be counselors, an opportunity to share with us some of their concerns and some of their problems. One of the concerns that one of our teachers raised were courses in high school concerned with career education, not particularly vocational courses, but just some kind of course that helps orientate young people to the possibilities of careers. This particular person said that she felt that there were many young people who simply did not know what was available to them and had no way of really examining in any way what was available after they would leave high school. And if such a course were available, it might help them a great deal. One person in the session said that she would like to see our high school pattern after college in the sense that the freshman and sophomore years would be basically years concerned^ with basic education and that young people would not be allowed really to go into elective courses until they get into their junior and senior year. This was her own understanding from being a teacher, that she was getting too many young people who perhaps are not ready to take the courses that she was trying to teach. There weren't many of us there, but the ones that were there cared and are concerned, and were not at all reticent about expressing their opinion. k_>i;

Dr. Smith - I would like to add my appreciation to Mr. Diggs, his staff and patrons of Grant for making the arrangements for the meeting here this evening. I am always pleased to have the opportunity to return to a school where I served as Assistant Principal from 1956 to I960, my first assignment in the Oklahoma City Public School System. At that time Grant was a junior-senior high school, grades 7 through 12. Tj was mention made of the accomplishments in the athletics endeavors. I should remind us all that at a recent Board meeting we recognized winners in several other fields,

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including Science, Business, Vocational and Industrial Arts; other programs from the Vocational-Technical Center and other areas. I might also remind you that displayed outside the auditorium here are some of the projects of students at U. S. Grant. Some of'those, I believe, were on display at a recent Industrial Arts show, and certainly I would encourage you to stop by and view those projects of students here at Grant.

Comments Mr. Brown

Mr. Brown - I want to say that in my opinion Grant High School is a great high school and is a high school whose staff is to be commended, as well as the student body. The kinds of things that have happened here this year, as I have observed them as a School Board Member and as someone who lives in the area, knowing parents and knowing patrons, leads me to be very proud of this school. I think Mr. Diggs, in terms of his leadership, Mr. Rickerts and Dr. Smythe, the staff here as well as the student body, that there are some good things going on and we are proud of what goes on here. I just want to say, thank you, to these people who I think came off of a pretty tough year to do some pretty marvelous things, and some very responsible things.

Comments Dr. Start

Dr. Start - I would like to just amplify what Mr. Brown has said, and I would amplify it to the entire district. I am somewhat of a foreigner: in Oklahoma, having arrived in this state in i960. As I talk with many of the people who were in Oklahoma prior to that time, they tell me about the violent confrontation that used to occur in the 195Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Classen played Capitol Hill in football at Taft Stadium. As I look at what is happening in our system, surely, whenever we have students we are going to have confrontation. But I am so happy with the last few years, and particularly this year, it seems to me that our student body, working with our faculty, is really maturing. And those individuals who can honestly remember the confrontation of the 1950's prior to the court order say that it is much better. So let's all feel very good about this year. We have a few more weeks to go. These are the rough weeks. I think the Board appreciates it, and for those of you that are on the faculties, hang in there. Again, this being the last meeting of the Board of Education in the buildings through the district, I would like to thank the people who set up the sound systems. Every place we go, there is a tremendous amount of work in setting up the sound system in these auditoriums. They do a lot of work in putting them up and taking them down, and on behalf of the Board, I want to thank you very much. You do a very good job.

There will be no School Board Meeting on May 30. The next two meetings of the Board this month will be the next two weeks at the Board of Education building, and there will be no fifth meeting on May 30.

ADJOURNMENT

R. #133 Adj ournment Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts. On roll call, Mr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved the 16th day of May, 1977-

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 16, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams , Member

ABSENT:

Floyd Donwerth, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Dr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEATINGS Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Marilyn Rauth - Director of Educational Issues, American Federation of Teachers, Washington, D. C.

(2)

Norene Peoples - Patron

At the request of Mr. Mike Barlow, local President, American Federation of Teachers, Ms. Rauth addressed the Board concerning federal legislation in regard . to the mainstreaming of handicapped children into the regular classroom, and other. Mrs. Potts inquired: I know our staff has been spending a lot of time looking at all of the implications of this law, and we will be getting a report back as to more specifically what will be expected of us, what we will need to change as a district. I assume that the whole thing evolves around interpretation of what is the least restrictive environment, and I assume that there are some children with handicaps that are such that the least restrictive environment is the protective environment that they are already in. Am I correct? Ms. Rauth - Yes, definitely. But let me point out that as this has developed over the last few years, when the states have implemented the least restrictive environment, it is often being*interpreted as meaning that all of these other forms of education outside the regular classroom must be abolished. And therefore, without the proper support services, we find children floundering, both the regular and the special education student. Although the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped insists that the intent of the legislation is not to abolish these other forms of education, it is incumbent upon the local education agency to prove that a student does not belong in the regular classroom. So you must have a good documented case that the regular classroom would not be able to properly serve the exceptional child.

Ms. Peoples expressed appreciation to the Board for the Gifted and Talented Programs which have been inititated in the Oklahoma City school system. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A: motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Er. Brown that the Minutes of May 2 and May 9, 1977 be approved as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Presentations and Report - Gifted and Talented Programs

Dr. Smith - Ms. Peoples referred to the fact that we have initiated gifted and talented pilot programs in some of our elementary schools this year; namely, Gatewood, Ridgeview and Spencer. The report this evening is involving pupils, teachers, principals, patrons volunteers and others. We do" have some of the students from Gatewood and Ridgeview. I am not sure that there are students here from Spencer, but we will also have those people reporting. I had the opportunity of witnessing a production of the Gatewood

R. #13U Minutes Approved

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Gifted and Talented Program a few days ago on the Frog Prince, and operetta performed hy these students. And I helieve we have some of those students here this evening to perform for us. At this time a brief operetta was given by students from Gatewood School. Following the presentation, Ms. Leona Kennedy, Principal, made remarks and distributed printed material to members of the Board regarding the Gifted and Talented Program at Gatewood Elementary School.

Ellen Averill and Kelly Clark, third and fourth grade students of Ridgeview Elementary School, spoke regarding the Gifted and Talented Program at their school. Mr. Jack Bloomer, Principal, Spencer Elementary School, gave a report on aspects of the Gifted and Talented Program at Spencer.

Dr. Brown.inquired: You said one thing that interested me about the program. Did you select your students that participated differently than those that were selected perhaps at Ridgeview or Gatewood, or were they all selected the same way? Mr. Bloomer - I don't think so. Dr. Brown - You said you paid little attention to the IQ test; what you were concerned with was the Metropolitan Achievement Test.

Mr. Bloomer - We were concerned with performance.

Dr. Brown - The thing that bothers me about that is that as I listen to people talk about the gifted program, one of the things they said was that a lot of gifted children get lost because they do not perform well; which means that if the child is already having some problems and is not achieving because he is gifted and bored, then he would not show up well on a Metropolitan Achievement Test, because he isn't achieving, and he. for whom this program was initially somewhat se'hehted, would be selected out. I don't know if that would be true, but it seems to me that there is a possibility of that being true. So what you would end up with is there are children who are of the upperachievers, that you would still be selecting out. The children for whom the program originally we hoped would be designed, would be the very bright upper children who supposedly are getting lost and dropping out of school. Is that a possibility? Is that happening? That is a concern to me. If we develop a gifted and talented program, I don't want it to be just an upper-achiever program. What we are trying to do is define those children who can achieve, who aren't achieving. As I look at the statistics, and they are very fine statistics, it strikes me that this kind of program I for all of the children would be a fine program. But in terms of the Gifted and Talented Program, and gifted being someone who is up in the upper 5% category, they might very well be selected out of this process.

Dr. Smith - I think I interpreted it as saying it is not only the IQ score that causes a student to be placed or admitted to this program. There are many other factors involved. â&#x20AC;˘ >

Dr. Brown - But hopefully the basis for this is not the Metropolitan Achievement Test, which is an achievement test and not an intelligence test. There may be some correlation, but it is not exactly the same thing. Dr. Start - Mr. Bloomer, are you using the Metropolitan Achievement Test?

Mr. Bloomer - We are using it, but that is not the only thing we use to place a child with the program. Jr. Brown - Suppose you have got a child who is having a behavioral problem, who is very bright, but who is blocked off from learning for a number of reasons, and you have identified him on the basis of perceptions of parents who think he is bright, perceptions of teachers who like his behavior and think he is bright; suppose you have a child who doesn't fit any of these categories and yet is bright, how do you identify him?

Mr. Bloomer - Put him in the gifted class and see what he can do.

Dr. Brown - In other words, if you have got a kid with an IQ of 150, you would say, we are going to put him there, regardless of any other factors? Mr. Bloomer - I would.

Mrs. Potts - While we have the principals who are in charge of these programs here, I would like to know if they have anything in particular that they would like to say in terms of what potential they see this as having for the district? I remember one of the things that was part of the plan, and I realize this only has been in effect two or three months actually, but hopefully it is going to provide a laboratory for teachers to come observe and take back the methodology to classrooms all over the school district

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Mrs. Potts cont'd I am wondering when these principals feel we will he at that point, and also where the program should he expanded, and when it might he ready to be expanded.

Dr. (Berneice) Miller, Principal, Ridgeview School, responded: We have had a number of visitors, primarily from the colleges;. We are ready for you to see where we are at this point. We have only had one teacher who came in and spent a half-day, but we have had quite a number of practice teachers from Southwestern., Oklahoma Christian College and Central State University. You can tell that we jumped into it with both feet, into something that takes quite a long time to develop. And Dr. Brown is right. At Ridgeview, because there were over 90 in the accelerated program, we had to go to the Stanford-Binet test. We had to go to the intelligence test. And that did take about a month to get the individual testing plus' the parent-principal conferences.

Mrs. Potts - These student teachers who were in, were just observing? Dr. Miller - Yes, they spent primarily a half-day in the building.

Mrs. Potts - The other question related to how and when you felt the program might be expanded?

Dr. Miller - You are probably ready now, but maybe you ought to give a year. We ought to know right now that we are going to do it in the fall. The very biggest problem we had was with parents. There were 90 children who were accelerated. The guidelines said There is something negative about saying, all right we will choose this 5%; although the other child is achieving, it is being taken care of all the time. So it needs to begin at the beginning, in September, where you can have the children identified and go into the program, so that you don't get all of the flak from those who are getting a tremendous program. If you could put in 20%, they would be there. But if you are going to follow the guidelines, and it says 5% and follow it to the letter, then you need to follow it to the letter. I think that was our biggest problem, a spill-over that really shouldn't have been there at all. Report - Affective Education Committee Dr. Smith - During the current year we have had a committee composed of parents, pupils and teachers, Central Office staff people and others that worked on the Affective Education Component of the Human Relations Committee. They submitted a report during the latter part of April. We sent members of the Board copies of the report.

Dr. Smith then presented Dr. Ron Schnee who, after preliminary remarks, introduced the following persons who gave an overview of various aspects of the Affective Education Committee Report as follows: (1)

Dan Marker, Coordinator of Human Relations — Affective Training for Teachers

(2)

Annetta McCoy, Human Relations Consultant — Group Process Skills Training

(3)

Jerby O'llare, Social Studies Consultant — Follow-up Supplements for Affective Training for Teachers and Group Process Skills Training

Following Mr. Marker's presentation, members of the Board inquired: Dr. Brown - How sophisticated is this training? Is this an introduction to TET (Teacher Effectiveness Training)? If what you are going to do is introduce eight teachers in four days to the training, I question whether or not that is enough training then to be able to mushroom it out to do the things you want to do. On the other hand, if what you are doing is taking several teachers who are already fairly sophisticated in these kinds of skills and amplifying those skills, then that is another matter. Mr. Marker - The ones we are taking are actively involved in affective type processes presently, and the training that will be received in Oklahoma City will be done primarily by Jim Ballard, who is from Amherst, Massachusetts, one of the best TET trainers in the country. It will be quite extensive, 60 hours over an eight-day period.

Dr. Start - I read in the material we received that the eight teachers have been named. Dr. Smith - Yes, they are four of the Human Relations Specialists, Mr. Marker, Ms. McCoy, Mr. O'Hare and Mr. Bartee from Capitol Hill.

Dr. Start - These are not all classroom teachers then, are they?

Mr. Marker - That is correct. Dr. Start - How many classroom teachers are involved?

Mr. Marker - One classroom teacher; one staff person in Curriculum and six in Human Relations.

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Mr. Marker - Eight employees. One is-, in the position of a classroom teacher presently. There will be classroom teachers who will be assisting in the writing of the Affective Education Program upon our return, to give some degree of objectivity and balance. Dr. Start - This is not then a brushup course of people who already know this technique; the people have really had no experience with this type of curriculum before? â&#x2013;

Mr. Marker - This will be quite extensive, in addition to any previous training.

Dr. Start - Is the objective here for people working in this area to increase their skills, or is it the objective to take people who have not worked in this area and begin their instruction?

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increase those skills in order to return and write a program to be taught to teachers who do not have the skills.

Hr. Brown - I think that these are sophisticated skills and they cannot be learned in eight days, if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already had an introduction to this kind of training. I appreciate what your recommendation says.

Mr. English - The 200 persons to receive the training; how are they going to be selected? Mr. Marker - I am not sure how they will be selected. We have not decided exactly how. Some will be done by volunteering, and this is just off the top of my own head; then others out of expressed interest, and then we will talk to principals, perhaps, out of need, and they may recommend. So there will be a series of recommendations, interests, and volunteering, then these 200 will be selected, to try and get a good cross section of the various levels of education going on in Oklahoma City.

Mr. English - Do I hear you saying that some would not be volunteers; they would be required to take this?

Mr.

Marker - Some may be nominated, but I don't know that they will be required to.

Mr. English - J^y concern is that if it is a good program, do we finally come down to saying that you are going to take it; you are going to do it; it is that important to the children of the school system here, that you are going to take this, whether you want to or not? I have a feeling that out of that 200, about 199 of them are going to be people who probably are doing quite well in the affective education area out there in their classroom right now; they are in the top 10$ of those doing a good job. So it is about like the church deal; the people who probably need the sermons that the minister preaches, are probably not there as much on Sunday morning. And the ones that are there are hearing it over and over again, and probably practicing it pretty well. We talked about the Human Relations Program and how important that is and how good it is, and then you sit around and you watch it being on a voluntary basis in which people come to^it, and I see those teachers and I know what many of them are like out there in the classroom, and they are doing the human relations thing already. And then you see the other teachers who are not doing the human relations thing out there in that classroom, and they don't come to those inservice meetings, and they just don't change. Some place we will have to stop them. We will have to say that if it is that important that we are going to spend money on it, and we are going to indoctrinate people with it, then you have got to reach into every classroom and make sure it is going on.

Mr. Marker - I think it is a very pertinent issue. I will agree that there are many teachers in the system who fortunately have been doing some very beautiful affective things across the entire district, and I think the program is worthy, and I believe it is an issue that must be dealt with, and we definitely will in the Affective Education Committee, before the teachers are selected.

Dr. Brown - To buttress what Mr. English has said, I was concerned, not with your report, but in terms of counseling training, and the counselors are going to have to go after they are off contract, but it was interesting to me that one high school was not even represented. If you are not careful, you might have a whole high school that would not have one teacher that would be interested in taking the training if there isn't some kind of a quota system from the high schools, and some kind of pressure developed. I don't like that kind of thing and I don't think that is a good way to go, but I can imagine us coming up with some schools that if it isn't a sports program, they don't want it. Mr. Marker - I understand your concern, and that is the high school from which the teacher comes, that is going with us. Following Ms;

McCoy's presentation, members of the Board inquired:

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Mr. English - And how are you going to select those 200 for training?

Ms. McCoy - That has not been decided. This is a very difficult question to answer, because part of the reasons why this kind of training or any training is not useful, is because the participants do not perceive a need for change. If you force persons to attend and they are not involved in identifying that this is a problem they have, then when they encounter the training, they don't learn, because they weren't involved in saying this is what I need and this is what I want. This particular training, however, is designed for the first day to address that very problem. It does involve the participants in an overview of the reasons for Group Process Skills for the needs of organizations, and involves them in a cognitive awareness of the dimensions of group growth, and of individual skills that facilitate group productivity. At the end of that first day, they are involved in their own personal needs assessment, based upon the cognitive experience that they have had during that eight hours. They do prioritize together as a group the things that they would like to learn the following two days. And the instructors then design the following two-days experience based upon the stated needs of the group after that first day. So that is one of the reasons why we like this training model, in that it does attempt to address that very issue. Mr. English - If I have heard what you have said so far, I think you have addressed it after you have got them in there, rather than before you get them to say I really want to go to this type of training. It seems to me that it must be some burden on us then to convince, to sell the program to the people out there so they will want to some into the program. Ms. Me Coy - Any assistance that we can muster from anybody, we would welcome.

Mr. English - I wouldn't want to dabble.into the day-to-day affairs. Dr. Start - Are you saying that we the management, Board of Education and Administrative Staff, have lost the ability to insist that some of our employees be required to take certain courses in order to remain employed in our system? Ms. Me Coy - No, I don't think that I am saying that.

Dr. Start - That is what I am hearing. If we identify employees that we in management desire or think have need for any of these courses, the gut question is can we require these employees to participate in this ongoing educational program? And I am going to answer my own question; yes, I think we can. Dr. Brown - But the profound cliche, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink, exists. What would be the possibility of tying the training to a specific problem, a real problem we have in the district that has to be resolved in order for the district to go on? As I listen to principals talk about the problem they had in filling out their budget request, which is obviously a problem-solving thing that was supposed to involve some processing, what would be the possiblity of sitting down and working out. a model that required, say, budgeting as a process of learning and processing through the solving of a specific problem that was a real problem that had to be resolvedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-and had to be resolved through the use of these skills?

Ms. Me Coy - I think your idea could be incorporated perhaps in that the trainers could offer specific problems to choose from. During the first day's experience, the first exercise that participants involve themselves in, is to identify a small groupthat they work with, and a problem in that group that needs solving. And then they analyze that group participation and the variables that are prohibiting solving that very problem. So they are given an opportunity to identify a working group and a problem in that working group that needs resolving. I want to hasten to say, however, that we do not at that workshop solve their problem. We teach them a process to solve problems with, and we attempt to help them link their back-home problem, their working problem, and the skills that they learn and participate in, to solving the problems that they encounter daily in their staffs. Dr. Brown - But it does seem to me that if I were a department head and I was going to come with a budget for my English Department, and I was going to have to use this process, and I was told that this was the way it was going to have to be, and I didn't know how to do the process, I might be a little bit more interested in coming to the training and being involved in the training. We ought to be able to tie some kind of carat on the end of the stick. What Mr. English is talking about is a very real problem. There are a lot of people that want to be involved; they are interested and they have already been to the training or they want to come. But there are a lot of people that are suspicious of it; they are hesitant to be involved. There has got to be some positive way we can attach a carat to a stick that encourages them to be involved. And that is just one suggestion and idea that might work, because there are some things you need to know in order to get where you want to go, and that might be something we could build in.

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Report - Affective Education Committee - cohfi'd To Mr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare's presentation, members of the Board responded: Dr. Start - I would like to ask anybody, why aren't our teachers already trained: in these basic teaching techniques before they are certified teachers in the State of Oklahoma?

Mr. O'Hare - I don't know.

Dr, Start - Are the colleges turning out teachers that know anything at all about what you all are talking about?

Mr. O'Hare - That is a very difficult question to answer just yes or no. I think some teachers come with a certain amount of expertise. I think a lot if it they pick up on i the job. And that is why inservice is so important. That is why the Human Relations Department, my job and the other consultants, feel that they have a very important job to do. I Dr. Start - Somehow it seems to me that if that is a problem, we certainly owe it to our institutions of higher education to make them quite aware of what our difficulties are; that we have to spend all of this money in teaching our educators in these areas. Ms. McCoy - When the Human Relations. Committee convened almost two years ago, that was the first issue we addressed. We felt like that basically we were not a teacher training institution, and that we needed to look at teacher certification in terms of the needs of this district. It was the feeling of our committee that we had to stop the hole in the bucket some place. We talked about the possibility of requiring so many hours, say, in Human Relations training, or related areas, for employment within the Oklahoma City school district. We have some unique situations here, and we felt like training was available of that nature in most of our institutions, either through regular semester work, or through summer workshops, and that it was not out of line, putting too many expectations on teachers, to be able to require that. Dr. Pate did some preliminary investigation and did write some other school districts. We did find out that Minnesota has six hours for certification in the state, and the Human Relations consultants are doing a tremendous business in Minnesota. But we have not proceeded with that. We talked again about the quality of the training, whether or not credentials on your requirements meant that you really had the skills. And we haven't pursued that aspect, but I think it is worthy of investigation.

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Dr. Brown - The State Department really sets the certification, and it is very difficuli in a rural oriented State Department of Education to get any kind of effective concerns across, but is it possible for us to be concerned about our own district? At Oklahoma University they developed some modules where they come in and take a course in counseling techniques in three days of intensive training. What would be the possibility of us developing a module of three days of this kind of post-employment orientation at the beginning of the school, pre-actual teaching orientation before the beginning of the school year, in which all new teachers then are taken through and introduced and worked through some of these concepts? We won't hire very many more hew teachers this year. We might be able to pay them three or four days' salary, bring them on a little early with some kind of inducement and then process that. Ms. Me Coy -*I think this report states that we are indeed working toward those very modules that would be excellent training for both new teachers and all others, and that could be a direction. There are a couple of problems there. One is the personnel to do that amount of training in addition to all the other things. And of course I think there is the money aspect of it. But we are coming up with modules and the training experience.

Dr. Brown - How many new teachers will come on, say, on the first of September, Dr. Smith? Dr. Smith - I think this past year, something over 200 people were employed that were new toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;the system.

Dr.. Brown - So what are we talking about if we brought them in three days early? we talking about $H0,000.00 or $50,000.00?

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Ms. McCoy - You are also talking about a lot of people. As I am sure you know, that in an experiential kind of training, you cannot have more than ; we do the Group Process Skills with three trainers for 2b participants. We are doing it for 30 participants in June. But in order to have 200 personnel trained in groups of 2h, or up to 30 or U0, with two trainers at least, you are talking about a lot of personnel within the school district that have to be working at that particular time. The other thing that is difficult is the follow-up. I think we are well aware that maintenance of those skills and follow-up with the people who have gone through the training Have been lax, to say the least. And much of that is because of a shortage of time and personnel to go out and follow up and reinforce the training that the participants have had. So when you- say 200 initially, you need to be maintaining and supporting 200 persons through the school year. I think it is a tremendous idea.

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Mrs. Williams - Could this not be a condition of employment? Mr. English - Yes, that they might have to go to workshops or take a course in college or something and complete that the first year of their employment of this school system, so that you spread out your immediate need? You uton't have 50 or 60 trainers the first week of school training people; you could spread it out through the year that way. F think i?f you make it a condition of employment, then it puts it on that teacher to get that kind of training and they are going to have a choice of going to college or to our program, and you don't pay them to do that, because that is just what it takes to get the job. It is just like getting a college degree. They have got to have a college degree. We don't pay them to get a college degree. Dr. Brown - Part of the problem in this area is these are kind of pop courses. They really have not been integrated into colleges in a very meaninful way. There have been a lot of fairly extensive trainers who go to places to learn it. If you go to most schools you are not going to find this training available. It would be difficult to find.

Dr. Schnee - You are right, as far as them offering it. Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University have both accepted our training as graduate credit under Organizational Development Theory. Dr. Brown - What they are saying is what we are doing is where they are going to get it.

Mr. English - Where did we get the training, the same type of thing? Dr. Brown - We are paying quite a bit of money to get it in private kinds of places; we are not getting it in universities.

Mr. English - But I am saying that there are other areas that you can get it. Dr. Schnee - We have a new staff development committee that probably should be taking a look at the different kinds of training modules that we have and probably working with the higher education institutions for maybe seeing that they get some of the things in before they come to us. If not, then over the future we would probably want to start doing some of the kinds of things that you are suggesting. To have 200 teachers in before school starts, would probably be about $45,000.00. If we did the same thing during the school year, we would be talking about the same amount in salaries plus an additional $15,000.00 in subsitutes. So we will probably do some of both.

Mr. English - That is based upon that it is going to be during the school day.

Dr. Schnee - Right. There are other ways of doing it. We could offer it to them in different combinations, where maybe they will get college credit for it and pay for the college credit. Maybe some would like to do it that way and not be paid their salaries, if they do it before they come on the job.

Dr. Brown - We might need to research the law. Can we require as a pre-employment requirement something that is not required by the State as a certification requirement? I am not sure that we can. If we can, let's get after it. Dr. Schnee - It would be very helpful if you would bend your rules and approve the item tonight which deals with Teacher Effectiveness Training, because we are on a very tight time schedule, as far as getting approval to go to Tulsa and get the training done. And if we had to wait another additional week, we would be kind of pushed to the wall. The other items on the budget are out of next year's budget, and not out of this year's budget.

Mrs. Potts - I noticed under the Group Process Skills that we were budgeting for training for 500 teachers, and I am really not clear. Obviously, there is some fund changing taking place since that many teachers do not indicate an interest in the particular training. I would like to understand that. Dr. Schnee - I can't react to the fund changing, but I do know that we did not have 500 teachers or employees that selected to take GPS this summer. We have about 200, which seems to be a reasonable figure for us in the future, so that is what we are recommending for the future too. This is all out of the inservice budget. It is my understanding that if we don't spend it on GPS, then it would probably be available for the TET training for this summer. Mrs. Potts - Is that what is happening here? Dr. Schnee - That was my understanding, but I wuld have to refer that to Dr. Smith.

Dr. Smith - At the time we were preparing the 1976-77 budget, this proposal on TET had not been submitted. The funds were in the inservice education account. Part of it, because it was not utilized for the other purposes, can now be used for the TET program.

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Dr. Schnee - Our committee is not going to stop right here. We have indicated to you some directions that we will he looking at for the future. But we will he monitoring and assisting in the evaluation of other programs that we have talked about tonight. We are also going to he monitoring the goals and objectives, 3 through 6, to see how effective they are in meeting the affective needs for students. And then we will be looking at maybe additional affective skills in the future of four employees or four students as we see that they may be needed. We are certainly interested in the normalization of affective processes and affective training within the district. We will be working very hard at that. Dr. Start - I sincerely hope that the members of the committee take the remarks made I by various members of the Board of Education to heart, not in a particular critical attitude, but in an attitude of our ddep concern about the quality and the attitude of the faculty teaching our young people. I think behind all of this lies a deep, intense desire to provide the very best qualified and skilled teacher for our young people in our system. And we see an opportunity to acquire that person now that there are so many people being trained in the teaching profession. And we see no reason whatsoever why we can't begin to set our own standards. If we want to set standards higher than the Department of Education, so be it. But please take that in the light in which it is given.

Mr. English - I think they have done an excellent job, and I am looking forward to the future with them. Really, what we as Board members have expressed here tonight, is a strong support for what you are doing and what you recommended, and all we are saying is let's go a little bit beyond that even and really push it. I am particularly concerned that we can try to make this so exciting for people that they want to be in it; the last resort being requiring to go into it, but reserving that; that we can require them to go into it even, because it is so important. Dr. Brown - To amplify that, I really believe that it has been this emphasis in the moving in this direction that has made this year a great year in the school system. And I think a great deal of credit, at least in the secondary schools, is due to the increased interest in the affective area of the Human Relations Program. You are to be commended for that. And I have had a lot of people say that kind of thing to me out there privately. They didn't believe it when you started, but they are beginning to become believers.

(A copy of the Affective Education Committee Report is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Report - Town Meeting Oklahoma 100, Inc. Dr. Start - The Town Meeting, I think, is really an important ingredient in our society today, and I see it as a turning point away from our public apathy of what goes on about us. I am very pleased with this Town Meeting concept and am anxious to hear how it worked in our school system.

Dr. Smith presented the Assistant to the Director of Elementary Education, Mrs. Geraldine Lonian; Assistant to the Director of Fifth Year Centers and Middle Schools, Mr. Olen LaborVAssistant to the Director of High Schools, Mr. Wayne Francis, who gave reports on the Town Meetings in the Oklahoma City school system. Mrs. Lonian referred to printed materials that had been distributed to members of the Board and pointed out some of the activities and results of the Town Meetings held in the elementary schools (K-H and K-5).

Mrs. Potts inquired: Are you saying that you would recommend this for a future repeat, and if so, are there changes other than better time for more advanced planning?

Mrs. Lonian - The principals essentially were concerned about the timing. They felt that if they had adequate time to build this into the Social Studies part of the curriculum, that they would like to see it continued. And of course, many schools have celebrations on 89er's day, and they envision the expansion of that idea.

Mr. Labor's remarks were in regard to the Town Meeting activities in the Fifth Year Centers and the Middle Schools.

Mrs. Potts inquired: What kind of changes would you recommend if this were to be repeated, and would you recommend that it be repeated? Mr. Labor - I would recommend this or a similar activity, to get people to talking together as this did â&#x20AC;&#x201D; principals talking with teachers, teachers talking with students, and students talking with principals, teachers and students; an interaction process that really makes the school climate a place that it ought to be. So this activity or one that brings about that kind of learning experience would be highly recommended. Some of our school reports did go to the extent of saying that they faced this issue with a little apprehension at the outset, but when it was all over, they would like to do it again.

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Report - Town Meeting Oklahoma 100, Inc. Mr. Francis spoke regarding the Town Meeting activities on the high school level in the Oklahoma City school system.

Members of the Board inquired:

Mrs. Potts - You would, I take it, propose that if we repeat this, that it be set up in the same kind of a pilot format ahead of time? Would there be any other changes? Mr. Francis - I don't think a pilot program would be necessary forâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next year. I think the experience has been obtained. I think everyone has the feel for it. I don't think it would be necessary on the high school level. Mrs. Hill - What percentage of our high school students participated? it was not required, whereas in other areas it was required.

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Mr. Francis - Approximately 10$ per school participated, and it was primarily on a voluntary basis out of the homeroom. Mrs. Hill - Would you recommend that same practice be followed?

Mr. Francis - Yes, on the high school level. Dr. Start presented Dr. Thomas L. Whitsett, President, Board of Trustees, Town Meeting Oklahoma, Inc., who reported on the goals and objectives as planned by the Committee for Town Meetings, the organizational structure involved, and other.

Mrs. Potts inquired: country?

Are there plans to replicate this any place elsewhere in the

Dr. Whitsett - I know there are a number of places around the United States that are considering such a project. The Institute of Cultural Affairs would like to continue to modify this, having not spent a--great deal of time in preparing it for the school system, and this summer at their Annual Research Assembly have individuals work on this, so that as a project it could be utilized. I think the answer to your question is definitely, yes, there are other places that are considering it for the next year, and we would hope that once again Oklahoma be number one in birthing possibility in an educational process relative to being a citizen today. Mrs. Williams - And this would require redesign, workbooks, etc.?

Dr. Whitsett - Yes, this is something that would be important. I "know there will be people who would be working on that. There were a number of students on the high school level that participated in a leadership training workshop. There were smaller schools around the state that wanted to get involved. I think it would be exciting to see an interchange of students at various levels, maybe a student from one town going to another, and doing workshops and working with themâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;in this capacity. I think there are really a myriad of possibilities, and hopefully after the summer we will be in a better position to know exactly what they are, and we would be interested in dialoguing with you, discussing the possibilities, if you are so inclined.

Mrs. Potts - I think we owe a big debt of gratitude to all the staff from the institute that contributed their time and talents to work with our staff and make this come off so successfully. We really appreciate it.

Mr. English - As I recall, there were no district funds expended on these workbooks that they have provided; that all of this was done without us putting any money into it. As has been mentioned several times, the short time period in which our own staff had to pull this off, I think they did a beautiful job. I am very pleased with it. I think it speaks quite well for the staff that we have. Dr. Start - I would like to make a suggestion to Dr. Smith and the staff that it seems to me that someone on our staff ought to take this as a project and write it up and publish it in a professional journal. I presume that our prefessional teaching facultie have opportunities to write for their own professional journals, and here is a fantastic educational effort that it seems to me that I would like to see somebody write up and submit it for publication in a national journal. There are a lot of projects that go on in our school system that are very well known outside of our school district, and I think that writing up these projects and submitting them for publication throughout the United States is a very worthwhile endeavor, and personally I would support an hororarium for publications of this nature. I personally would like to see us build on this, and I would like us to think in terms of what we can do next year.

Mrs. Williams - I think the staff said that they recommend this for next year. I wasn't too sure if they were asking for guidance as to whether we would endorse this for next year, because it seems that somebody has to know early in the fall to plan. Dr. Start - Should we ask Dr. Smith to, at the appropriate time, come to us with a proposal?

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Report - Town Meeting Oklahoma 100, Inc. Mrs. Williams - Nothing elaborate now.

Dr. Brown - Sometimes to recapture the magic of a moment that really comes off is pretty difficult to do. I would like to see, before we make any decision to do it and institutionalize it as an ongoing event, that we sit down with the Town Meeting Okahoma Committee, and all of the people involved, and just ask are we going to lose what we have got in an ongoing kind of yearly repeat of the program? It may be something we want to do. It may be that it is something that we wouldn't want to do again. I don't think we are really ready to say yes, let's do it. Everything I heard about it was good too. And when I came down here that day to listen to my son try to play and sing over the sack lunches, I was thoroughly attracted to the activities. You walk in a building where real learning is going on, and real engagement is going on, and it just sends shivers up and down your back, and it is an emotional thing. And when I came in that day it was all kinds of noise; people all over every place, and there wasn't one principal running up and down the hall saying get to class. It was an exciting building that day to be in down here. I was proud of it, but it may not be something we can repeat. Maybe it has had its day. We ought to ask that question anyway. Dr. the the But

Smith results results we will

I would perceive this in the same manner of any pilot program. We take of the.program and make an assessment and then consider the future based on of that and how consistent it is with our goals and objectives, etc. be following up with this.

At this time, Dr. Start called for a brief recess in the meeting.

LEGAL REPORT attorney' s Report

The meeting was continued with the Attorney's Report, Mr. Bleakley reporting:

(1) Truitt Case - In the Truitt Case, which is one of our older pieces of litigation that is on appeal to the Supreme Court, we are joining the other defendants in filing a Motion to Dismiss. The Plaintiff in that case has had numerous extensions and is now out of time on his last opportunity to file a brief, and we are going to take advantage of that situation and ask the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal. (2) Sale of Bonds - With respect to the sale of the remainder of the 1969 Bond Issue, we have submitted to you for your information two amortization tables, one for proposing a ten-year maturity, and the other proposing a 15-year maturity. We are recommending to the Board tonight to have a maturity of ten years for these bonds, which will represent savings of about $850,000.00 in interest which won't have to be borne by the taxpayers by taking the shorter maturity rate.

We have a Resolution which we will ask the Board to approve tonight with respect to the sale of these bonds. We have here tonight with us two members of the Bond firm that was selected to handle this sale; Representative Glenn Floyd and Mr. Lynn Rogers of that firm, to answer any questions you may have on this Bond Issue. The Resolution that we would like to have the Board adopt tonight with respect to the sale of the bonds, to read^as follows: RESOLUTION

A Resolution fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year, fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold, and authorizing the Clerk to give notice of said sale as required by law. WHEREAS, the issuance of $5,^+50.000 of Building Bonds by Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has been duly authorized at an election held for that purpose.

Now, Therefore, Be it resolved by the Board of Education of Thdeperiderft School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma;

Section 1. That the $5,^50,000 of Building Bonds of Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, voted on the 28th day of January, 1969, shall be offered for sale at 900 North Klein, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73106, on the 27th day of June, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. o'clock Central Daylight Time, said bonds to become due: $5^5,000 in two years from their date and $5^+5,000 annually each year. Section 2. That the Clerk of the Board of Education is hereby ordered and directed to cause notice of the sale of said bonds to be given as required by law.

Adopted this_______ day of May, 1977President, Board of Education

(SEAL)

Attest: Clerk, Board of Education

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Mrs. Potts - I move adoption of the Resolution that was just presented by the Attorney.

Mr. English - Second.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #135 Resolution Adopted for Sale of Bonds

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Smith - I want to take the opportunity to express appreciation and to commend again those involved in submitting the reports that were given. I know they were lengthy, but I think that these are the type reports that are so meaningful to this school district. I would like to especially thank the young people from the schools for coming down and presenting those programs, giving an indication of the type experiences they are having in..the. programs-. A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Hill to direct Milt Bear to attend the National Computer System's Page Reader Implementation Workshop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 6-10, 1977•

R. #136 Professional Trip Approved

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Brown for approval of eight■Oklahoma City Public School employees to participate in a Teacher Effectiveness Training Workshop in Tulsa, June 6-1U, 1977The cost of the workshop for tuition,.materials, and expenses will be approximately $5600 and is to be charged to Account G 250.05On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. ■ Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Dr. Smith - During the past few years we have been receiving funds through the Corporation of Public Broadcasting to operate Channel 25. Sometime ago we were advised that we were not meeting the broadcast requirements and that we would need to alter our operation in order to continue receiving funding through that organization, dealing wit' the number of hours, the number of days per year, etc. You will recall I am certain that the decision was made, unknown to the Superintendent and members of the Board, that we ignore the requirements. We received word then that we would not receive funding through CPB in the future. This year we have received something like $150,000.00 from prior year's entitlement. We are requesting authorization for the Station Manager and/or the Superintendent tb' prepare and present an appeal to the Appeals Committee of'the Corporation of Public Broadcasting in regard to this either for partial and/or full funding for 1978-79> although we did not meet the'full requirements of._£PB during this period of time. Having been in contact with the representatives or CPB, we have an indication that they are receptive to hearing an appeal; therefore, we would like to proceed with the preparation of pulling together the material to present to CPB. Dr. Schwarzwalder is present and available to respond to any questions that you might have in connection with this. Dr. Brown - Dr. Smith, I am not sure that we as a Board have'really dealt with the decision to go beyond the point at which this motion would be directed. It would appear to me that unless this is of crucial importance in terms of time, that this needs to happen right now, or unless the Board members are satisfied that what we know right now should enable us to go on, we ought to make the decision to either stay with our television or to make that decision that we put off making three or four months ago. I don't know that we ever made the decision, and I think that is important before we decide to go ahead and ask for another grant and move on beyond this point.

Dr. Smith - This certainly could have a bearing on whether or not we would want to continue with the kind of programming, etc., with receipt of these funds.

Mr. English - Do we not have an evaluation of some sort going on of Channel 25 now? Dr. Smith - Yes, we do, and Dr. Schwarzwalder could help respond to that, more on the kind of usage that we have. I am not sure that he has all of that data with him, but I know he has had input and reactions from the users, the community as well as the teachers and pupils. Dr. Schwarzwalder, would you care to come forward and respond?

Dr. (John) Schwarzwalder, Station Manager, K0KH-TV, stated: I have had a good deal of reaction from the two communities that we serve. The first that I would speak of isiin terms of the school community that we are serving. From surveys which we have taken, from questionnaires that we have sent out, from surveys that have been implemented by the research element of the- schools, our indications are that somewhere in

R. #137 Approval for Teacher Effectiveness Training

Discussion Request for Community Service Grants In re KOKH-TV

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Discussion Request for Community Service Grants In re KOKH-TV cont'd

Dr. Schwarzwalder cont'd

the neighborhood of two-thirds of the children in the Oklahoma Public Schools are getting one or more lessons per week by means of KOKH-TV. This I suggest to you is an extremely high percentage. The percentage for schools with which I dealt with in the past, the St. Paul schools and Minneapolis schools, averaged out around 30%. Ours is far more than twice that. Furthermore, when we ask the teachers, we get an overwhelmingly favorable response. But with the CPB grant, I don't believe that we are concerned with that. CPB gives community service grants in order to determine whether or not we are serving the community beyond in-school training. And one of the things that has CPB in our favor, or excited by our results, is the fact that we have become for the first time in the 19-year history of this station, a reportable station. That is to say that we have Nielsen and Arbitron ratings. Dr. Allen Cooper of PBS assures me that fewer than half of the 260 televeision stations in the country are reportable. We are not only a reportable station, but at certain times we have as high a share as of the audience. From our point of view, this is remarkable because we come from several handicaps. To begin with, we are the only UHF station presently in the state, and a lot of people don't even know how to get it. And yet here we estimate at least 23,000 per week tuning in this station. The second handicap we have is that our present tower is H60 feet tall, and the next lowest tower is 1,^50 feet tall, almost 1,000 feet taller. A third handicap is that we are about at 7% or 8% power, and most of the rest of them are either at maximum power or very close to it. And a fourth handicap is that we are not in the antenniform with the rest of the other powers so that those at a distance would get a worse signal for us than if we were in that antenniform. In the face of these handicaps we are now receiving up to a share of this audience, and this is more than in that particular 3:30 to 6:30 time period that';can be said for either of the other noncommercial stations in the state. This it seems to me tells us that we are reaching our public, as well as doing the public service job that is required by the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. None of this, I might add, has been done to the detriment of the in-school training, which is quite remarkable. I don't know if the Board wants to make up its decision tonight on this basis or not. I do think that time is pressing. There is one other thing, however, that perhaps would be of interest to the Board. I had a conversation last week with Mr. Keller of the music faculty, and Mr. Keller pointed out that there were some quite remarkable musicians and musical groups in this school system. He mentioned one lad who at the age of nine had won a high school competition as an instrumentalist. That lad probably will not be on television in the near future unless Channel 25 has the authority to put on evening programming which would make it possible for us to go on in the evening and present the fine musical organizations of the school district, as well as providing our service to the Zoo, to the Arts and Sciences Council, and to the other cultural, artistic and public service agencies of this area. It is for that reason that I would urge you to do what you can to go into this. It will not cost the school district any money, I am quite sure. The CPB grants will run the evening programming by themselves and perhaps a little bit more. I do think it . would cost the Oklahoma City schools a great deal of money in the course of ten years if we didn't go into CPB, because if we do not, we will lose out on grants. But I think we are going to average $150,000.00 a year for at least the next ten years,7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;perhaps more as these things keep on increasing. And it won't cost us that much to provide this sort of service. But as Dr. Glazier told you sometime ago, we don't want to do this just for the money. We want to do it because the money will make it possible to give a great deal of additional service to our community.

Dr. Brown -As I recall, what had occurred was a loss of faith by our system and community in our educational television. It seems to me that if you feel like we are at a place, if you feel like you are ready to come to us with the data and the recommendation that we do have a viable educational TV structure and you are ready to make those recommendations to us, and that is hard data, then I think it is time to do it. I would not want to proceed with the kind of authorization that we are asking for, not in good faith. I don't think it is fair to ask the federal government to fund something that we are not sure we are going to continue to operate. That doesn't mean that I am not in favor of continuing. I just think that if you feel it is time now for us to make that decision and you have the data to support it, and you have the kind of material and the kind of expertise that you want to present to us to support it then I am ready to listen to that and settle the issue and move on. I don't know how my colleagues feel, but it seems to me that this might be an appropriate time to do this.

Dr. Schwarzwalder - I do feel very strongly that we do have that kind of support, both the in-school and the community support, and there is the data to support it.

Dr. Brown - If we did not vote this tonight, what is the latest time that we could make this request for an appeal and then still get the possit^lity of a grant for next year? How quickly would we have to move to do that? Dr, Schwarzwalder - That is difficult for me to day. I was urged by CPB CPB has applications from some 260 stations or 150 licensees. It has to make up its mind, based on these stations and their population and various other criteria, how the pie is going to be split. And so it has asked us to make all possible haste on this matter I cannot give you a two weeks or 30 days or ten days sort of'thing, because I just don't know.

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Mr. English - When will the Research Department report he ready on Channel 25? Dr. Schwarzwalder - I believe it has been submitted actually.

Mr. English - What shows are on between 3:30 and 6:30 where we get the

rating?

Dr. Schwarzwalder - There are a number of them. One of them from 3:30 to U:00 is called "Leave it to Beaver," and this gets a tremendous audience. Immediately following that is 'Audubon Wildlife," which gets less of an audience, but gets lots more of an audience than it would have if it did not follow "Leave it to Beaver." We are now doing something which is called "Jeff's Collie." It used to be called "Lassie," but I understand that there have been some copyright problems on that. And we find again, here are the nonviolent, healthy children shows which are getting them to tune in Channel 25. We distributed 2^,000 little brochures that said if you want to talk to people about what programs you would like, call Tommy TV. I get an awful lot of phone calls on this matter, telling me exactly what they want done. Here has been a tremendous response. These have been mostly the healthy, nonviolent kind of children's programs, which children,:â&#x20AC;&#x2122;in effect, are eating up. This then leads them into the other programs which we want them to see. Let's be frank about it; the "Audubon Wildlife" does nbt get the same sorts of ratings that "Leave it to Beaver" or "Lassie" get,. Mr. English - What kind does it get? Dr. Schwarzwalder - It gets a 1$ and 2% share, which is a lot better than it is going to get any other way.

Mr. English - You talked about the magazine, format show for 36 weeks during the school year. Could you elaborate on that a litle.bit, please? Dr. Schwarzwalder- This i.s..on.e of the things we want to do. We want to present the things in the school system that the patrons ought to know about. I was much taken, as obviously all of. you were, by the children here tonight. The children here tonight performed for perhaps 250 people. There is no reason why. those children or other things cannot be seen by ten times that number, and would be seen by ten times that number, or perhaps a hundred times that number. There are so many good things in this school system. I mentioned the music, but I am sure the people in drama, in speech or debate could make equally strong pleas. There are so many of these things that simply aren't going to be on the air unless Channel 25 has the right to go on during evening hows. This is the time when we should be presenting our school system and the cultural organizations of the area to the entire population of the area. That is the sort of thing I would like to do in a magazine format; the music, the drama, the speech, the forensics, the debate; interviews with athletic coaches; all sorts of activities which are of interest to patrons, and which can be presented within that format.

Mr. English - And we are going to repeat the late afternoon shows? Dr. Schwarzwalder - Some of these would be repeated. I talked to my colleagues at some Uo other educational television stations, and I pointed out that this business of bringing in programs. with a reduced CPB grant would be expensive, and could they help? Forty of "'â&#x20AC;&#x2122;them said yes, they can help. And they can send down to us absolutely free, except perhaps for postage, all sorts of magnificent programs. The Buffalo station, for example, said that it had a number of concerts of the Buffalo Symphony, which is a fine orchestra. They cannot get them used by PBS, because of course there is the Boston and Philharmonic and the Philadelphia. But that isn't to say that the Buffalo Symphony is not a fine orchestra and those programs would not be welcomed down here. New Orleans:;.says that they have ballet that has won regional prizes and they would be glad to send that in. There are Indian programs out of South Dakota, that the University of: South Dakota has done, and I have seen them on Indian Art, which are outstanding. All of these would be furnished to us because they want to help a station that needs program help right now because it does not have CPB funds. These are among the sorts of things that I would putointo an evening program schedule, in addition to reruns. Mr. English - Is there any plan for any sort of a mobile unit?

Dr. Schwarzwalder - We would just love to have one, and I hesitate to come to the Board with the cost of one. There is something that the Board perhaps should know, and that is that at the time the KETA obtained its funds from HEW for a mobile unit, they asked for our support, which was given at that time, but was given with the hope that if the grant were made available, that they wouldTet us use their mobile unit from time to time. I believe that they would do so, and we have made arrangements if certain contingencies arise, whereby it might be rented. To come and say we need a complete mobile unit, we are talking about $300,000.00 or $400,000.00, and really our major need right now is a new transmitter. The present transmitter really ought to be donated to the Communications Museum of the University of Wisconsin. It is perhaps the oldest working transmitter in the United States of America. Mr. English - Has there been any effort to raise any private funds?

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Dr. Schwarzwalder - Yes, I am engaged in that effort right now from a number of sources. I have nothing to report on that, except that we put on three little two-minute segments saying if you like these programs, will you please write in and send us money. We have $250.00 in the bank as the result of just putting those things on. I have also been out talking, with mixed results, but a friendly reception, to various foundations and to some advertising agencies for their view underwriting the cost of obtaining some of these programs. Again, the response has been generally favorable, and I am hopeful that we will get some results.

Mr. English - There was some talk back there when we went through one of the many stages of this, about getting some businesses involved in some sort of inservice training for their employees. Have there been contacts made with businesses? Dr. Schwarzwalder - Not to my knowledge. My problem right now is that we have got a staff of 19 people. I need a Development Director very very badly. If I could have such a person, I am sure he would repay several times over his salary. But we are short on people. We have got just about enough people to operate, and I don't have enough people to go out and do major fund-raising development activities, either with the general public sector or with business. I am hopeful we will be able to get some of that in and be able to do so.

Mr. English - Is there any consideration givfch.. to having a fund-raising drive as OETA has, using its station, only we use our station? Dr. Schwarzwalder - Yes, there has been a good deal of consideration given to that. I have been involved in those things for many years, and they are a major effort. You have to have hundreds of volunteers on this sort of thing. You have to have 16 or 2k phone lines and volunteer operators and all sorts of help on this. Again, this is one of the things that I have got in mind for the future, but I would be saying | too much, if I said that this was anyways close. It is going to be down the road a I little ways.

Mrs. Williams - I noticed an item in one of the Sunday papers about a fabulous sum of money, like $78 million for CETA funds for schools, etc. Dr. Schwarzwalder - We have a number of proposals in, both to ESAA and to others. That is sort of in the lap of the Gods; you never know when you put in a proposal what is going to come from it. But we have a number of those and we are very much aware of these opportunities and we are doing our best to take advantage of them.

Mrs. Williams - Then time is of essence, say, for this particular request? Dr. Schwarzwalder - Yes.

Mrs. Williams - Then we don't hurt anything by voting it, do we?

Dr. Schwarzwalder - No, hot a thing. Mrs. Williams - It would keep you from having such a tight deadline. Dr. Smith - I might add one other thing. Dr. Schwarzwalder will be out of the country during the firâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;St. two and a half or three weeks of June, on an assignment with the other| agency that he has a commitment for, and will not be available to us during this period of time.

Mrs. Potts - To what do you account the reason for this apparent change in attitude toward the station on the part of our school staffs in the schools? Dr. Schwarzwalder - I would say that it is the missionary fervor of Kaye Teall and Donna Hunter. I cannot speak too highly of the numbers of meetings and committee meetings that they have gone to. Nor can I really speak too highly of the kinds of programs they have brought in. The bulk of our program money does not go for these after-school programs. The great majority of the funds that we spend go to the Association for Instructional Television (AIT) and to the Great Plains National Instructional Library. These are the national distributing organizations which have the very best programs that are produced all over the country. Many of them are produced by educational stations. Many of them are produced by other agencies. I would say that Ms. Teall and Ms. Hunter have done a magnificent job of buying the things that are neededâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the people in the schools. They have gone to the teachers. They have said, what are your needs? They have compiled those needs. They have tirelessly gone through program series after program series to try and find what would fit those needs. And I think that they have had a very considerable success, and I would give full credit to them for that, for the fact that they are now actually meeting the needs of the people in the schools, the teachers in the schools.

Mrs. Potts - Besides the personal contact, has there been a closer relationship with the Curriculum Department?

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Dr. Schwarzwalder - I think that is true also. We have made every effort to do that. And then again, the Curriculum Department, of oourse, is concerned with what the needs of the teachers are in the classroom and we talk with them, and we are working on committees with them; yes.

Mrs. Hill - I do think they need to he commended. T know you did mention that we would probably need a new transmitter. We werettalking about the increase of hours. How will that affect our present employees? Where will those funds come from? Will we need more employees? Dr. Schwarzwalder - I prepared, with the help of the staff, a budget which would say here are l,H00 extra hours. The 1,1+00 extra hours will probably cost in the neighborhood of less than $70,000.00. If we say, yes, we are committed to that, it is my belief that we will get the $70,000.00 which would be less than half the current grant from CPB. If we do not, I can cut this by using more free and fewer paid for programs. I can't cut it out, but I can cut it down, because the program income is a major part of that, and ourt program expense is a major part of that. I can out that down and would do so if CPB did not come through. I have also had some encouragement from at least one major foundation, which is interested in community programming, rather than strictly instructional within the schools. It is not a totally satisfactoryanswer, but it comes fairly close.

Dr. Start - Dr. Schwarzwalder, as you know, I have been one of the most vocal critics of classroom teaching by television and raised the issue initially, and I had perceived at that time that our television teaching just wasn't being utilized. Most of the sets in the classrooms did not work. There seemed to be a 100% apathy on the part of our faculty towards classroom teaching with television. You have presented information this evening, and I have had the privilege of watching you operate and have read your reports. It seems to me that you are telling us as a Board, and telling those of us who have been very critical of this, that the entire situation is now turned around to the point that what you need is this Board to say, okay, we have asked the questions, we have made7-some decisions that would turn the situation around, and what this Board needs to do now is say, give me and my staff a chance to really put this thing back on its feet where it ought to be. Is that what you are asking? Am I perceiving that you want the Board to give you that vote of confidence in your program by taking action on this particular issue? If we took action tonight and approved this, would you interpret that to mean that the Board is now satisfied, that many of the questions have been answered, and that this Board is 100% behind instructional television in our district? Dr. Schwarzwalder - I would subscribe to that 100%. appreciated.

That would be greatly

Dr. Start - Let me ask the Board then. As we vote on this particular request for authorization proposed, are you willing to say what I have just said; do you agree with me? In oth?er words, what I am saying is that we are not going to keep bringing this issue up, a month from now, six weeks from now, eight weeks from now, constantly. Have we all satisfied ourselves that the issues we raised nine months ago are either resolved or in the process of resolving to the point that we could say, let's get on with it?

Dir. Brown - Emolrionally or factually? Dr. Start - Both.

Dr. Brown - No, because I think we raised such a public fury over the whole issue. If that had not come up, we could probably-accept this as a satisfactory progress report. But since such a public fury in this community has been raised over educational television, we need to come back and answer those hard questions. Iithink they have been answered, but I think they need to be answered so there is no question in the public's mind. Dr. Start - Okay, you answered the question, no, and gave the reasons.

Mrs. Potts - I think that this evaluation report that was mentioned, we as a Board need to receive and have an opportunity to study. And I would think that would be the logical next step. But I do think that by our voting this, it is in a sense a vote of confidence. It is logical to me that we wait until we have this report and thenntake action in terms of a commitment of the Board. Mrs. Hill - I am prepared to vote.

Mr. English - I would agree with Mr. Brown and Mrs. Potts on this one. I frankly don't have any problem with voting on this one tonight, going after the federal money, because at any time we could change our minds and say we didn't want it and back up. Dr. Start - But you are not convinced that the issues originally raised have been satisfactorily answered yet?

Mr. English - I think that is better.

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Mrs. Williams - I think it means so far, so good. confidence that we can give now.

It seems to: me that it is a vote of

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Dr. Start - We are going to vote on this particular issue, but I think what the. Board is saying, do not misinterpret this vote that the original questions raised have been answered. In other words, the Board still wishes to have more of an evaluation of the issues originally raised than we have to date.

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Mrs. Potts - I would interpret approval of this as a real pat on the back of the progress we have made as a station, and I wouldn't want what you are saying to be misinterpreted j that we still have misgivings about where we are. ! Dr. Start - Many of the issues were raised in the educational aspect of this, and I | think perhaps the charge, even though much progress has been made, and I compliment you >i on this,you need to convince us in this community how important instructional telei vision is to the entire educational effort put forth. j Dr. Brown - When we make this determination, we want to make it on the basis of a credible educational endeavor in this community. And I think then when we make it, I I’ don't think we ought to make it a starvation stepchild. I think we decided that back | when we talked about it. We said that when we finally came to make that decision, | then there would be other kinds of things that we would commit ourselves to. I would | like to get the questions answered. I would like to get the decision made, and then I | would like to get you on with the job, the very fine job that you are doing; staffed j properly with the kinds of funds that we can give to it, doing the job it needs to do, and we can get our annual or biannual reports telling us it is great. ‘i 'I Mr. English - Has there been any thought given to the televising of some Board meetings? p

Dr. Schwarzwalder - Indeed; yes.

I hope that the Board has considered this.

I was

instrumental some 25 years ago in televising the Board meetings of the Board of Education of the Houston Independent School District , and this continued for a large number of | years. There was a proviso put in that said that the Board meeting had to be televised in toto, and about that time desegregation came along and some of those meetings lasted until ^:00 in the morning. I would hope that I could suggest some ground rules that would be a little better, if the Board wants the meetings televised. But I think it would be an excellent thing to do.

Mr. English - What kind of expenses are involved in that? Broadcasting Center?

Would we have to go to the

Dr. Schwarzwalder - It could be done here, but we wouuld have to rent remote equipment to do it, or rent aline from the Telephone Company which would go over to the other building. That would be approximately an extra $1,000.00. If it were done over at the studios, there would be no particular extra expense, assuming that we were on in the evenings anyway.

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Dr. Start - Rent a telephone line for $1,000.00?

Dr. Schwarzwalder - They have a number of different rates on this thing. The actual putting in of the line is a rather expensive thing, and it is not just an ordinary telephone line-»^.It is a telephone line that carries video. We haven't gotten a quote from Southwestern Bell on that, so I probably shouldn't have been so glib. I know what the costs of renting the equipment are.

Mr. English - I am particularly interested in the local programming, the community service programming that I think we can do here, that only our station can do. It | would seem to me that we could in some way also involve telecasting of some City Council I meetings or rather a talk-back program, in which people could call in and talk with [ Board members, administrative staff, or City Councilmen and some of their administrators^ and have a dialogue thing going, where people could call in over the phone and you | answer and respond to those questions and comments; to me, at this time in our history, | is a very popular thing. Certainly, the radio and TV talk shows are very popular and I | think OETA has some things somewhat like this going, and I think that we can do it ! here, and it would raise a great deal of interest in Oklahoma City. i

Dr. Schwarzwalder - I would agree with you.

critical of OETA. They have been most cooperative and I have the highest respect for the management there. But they do have PBS commitments, and they do have statewide commitments, and they cannot give too much prime time in the evening to the sort of things that we have been talking about. The hope of Oklahoma City for that sort of thing lies with KOKH.

R. #138 Authorization to Present Request for Community Service Grants to CPB

I wouldn't want anything that I said to be

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts for the authorization for the Superintendent and K0KH-TV Station Manager to prepare and present to the Appeals Committee of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting a request for Community Service Grants for the fiscal years 1978 and 1979-

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Mr. English - In approving this, as far as my .vote is concerned, I am not really voting to repeat the late afternoon shows for children audience on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I have some real question about the value of "Leave it to Beaver" and "Lassie." And for $28,000.00, what is proposed to be purchased in here, I know it is a part of the packaging of some other worthwhile programming, but I have to believe that there must be some other programming that is also of an educational value, and not Just wholesome, harmless TV viewing, like "Leave it to Beaver." So I would hope that there would be a continued search to find more quality programming of an educational nature, something stimulating to the young people and not Just entertaining.

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Dr. Start - If you will allow a rebuttal on that point, there is an awful lot of education that goes on outside the classroom, and an awful lot of education that goes on in shows like "Leave it to Beaver" and "Lassie." After all,"Lassie',' I am sure, will never transmit rabies, as a well-vaccinated, well-cared-for dog. And he is not a stray and that program deals with sometimes stray animals, and what a devastating effect that has on society. It helps us immensely in our programs to stimulate animal owners to vaccinate their dogs and to get rid of strays, and on and on. Mr. English - But commercial television also runs that type of programming.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION

R. #139 Approval of Resolution In re KOKH-TV

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, established KOKH-TV in 1959Âť and has operated it since that date as a. noncommercial educational television station, and WHEREAS, some 33,000 school children in 67 schools are receiving one or more lessons each week of the school year through the facilities'of KOKH-TV, and WHEREAS, KOKH-TV serves the general community with additional noncommercial programming after the school day has ended, and

WHEREAS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by means of Community Service Grants encourages additional community programming by noncommercial TV stations which meet its qualifications, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma pledges to maintain KOKH-TV at a level of programming which will enable it to meet the eligibility criteria established by CPB for Community Service Grants. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motipn"~carried. Dr. Smith commented as follows:

The last of this 1976-77 school year is drawing to a close. The last day of classes will be Thursday, May 26. I think we have had an outstanding school year this year, and I would Just solicit the support of all of those involved with the educational process to make these remaining eight days of classes meaningful educational experiences for our young people.

Information to the Board

ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

It was moved by Mr'. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve payment of encumbrances R. #1HO as listed for April 27-May 10, 1977On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English Approval of voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Encumbrances Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Purchas ing A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve Purchasing Items B-l through B-U through B-13 as follows: 1.

Purchase of Health Supplies and Equipment

R. #1U1 Approval of Purchasing Items

Purchase of health supplies and equipment (tuberculin tine tests and recovery couche s) fbr use by the Health Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

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Purchase of Health Supplies arid Equipment cont'd

Alert Services, Inc. Melton Company, Inc. American Cyanamid Co.

Total

47.88 720.00 1,078.00

1,845.88

These purchases are to he charged to the following Accounts: G 420.01 BL 6030.11

Total 2.

1,125.88 720.00

1,845.88

Purchase of Small Equipment Purchase of small equipment (transport pans) for use by Central Food Service Department at Moon Middle School from L & P Food Service Equipment Company which submitted the low quotation on specifications. This purchase in the amount of $3,129-00 is to be charged to the Central Food Service Department Account.

Permission to Place Orders Permission to place orders for the Central Food Service Department for the summer program with companies which have submitted acceptable quotations for frozen food, canned goods and staples, bakery products, and miscellaneous cafeteria supplies.

Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc.

Canned Goods and Staples Misc. Cafeteria Supplies

Tyler & Simpson

Canned Goods and Staples

Scrivner, Inc.

Canned Goods and Staples Frozen Foods Misc. Cafeteria Supplies

Kraft, Inc.

Canned Goods and Staples

Gooch Packing Company

Frozen Foods

Mid-Central Fish Company

Frozen Foods

Oscar Mayer & Company

Frozen Foods

Service Container Corp.

Misc. Cafeteria Supplies

Carpenter Paper Company

Misc. Cafeteria Supplies

Bond of Oklahoma Baking Company

Bakery Products

Permission...to Purchase Satellite Permission to purchase satellite receiving System for use by KOKH-TV, Channel 25, from Farinon Electric, the approved supplier for Southern Educational Communication; Association satellite service. This expenditure, in thfe amount of $15,163.12, is to be charged to Account CPB 1230.03 and has been approved on our Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant.

Purchase of Vocational Supplies and Equipment Purchase of vocational supplies and equipment (air sanders, hammers, socket sets, screwdrivers, service manuals, etc.) for use by various schools in auto body repair classes from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Severin Supply Company Noll C. Jones & Associates, Inc. Minton Machinery Company Snap-On Tools Corporation Mideke Supply Company Hart Industrial Supply Company Whitton Supply Company Brittain Brothers, Inc. Brodhead-Garrett

Total

572.88 44.95 308.62 955.80 10.80 243.46 148.00 151.01 13.00

2,448.52

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Purchase of Vocational Supplies and Equipment cont'd These purchases are to he charged to the following Accounts:

G 1230.03 G 240.01 G 240.04 Total 7.

1,396.11 687.78 364.63

2,448.52

Purchase of Tools and Supplies Purchase of tools and supplies (blades., bits, hammers, wire, aprons, solder, saws, screwdrivers, files, clamps, belts, pliers, nails, wrenches, etc.) for use at various locations from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Brittain Brothers Gates Hardware & Supply Co. Paxton-Patterson J & E Supply Mid-States Industrial Supply, Inc. Stephens Industrial Supply Co. Fred Stein Brodhead-Garrett Hart Industrial Supply Co. Leonhardts Big L Home Center Minton Machinery Company Midland Equipment Co., Inc. Rent-It Company Severin Supply Company Jefferson Screw Corporation Midwest Shop Supplies, Inc. Brown Machinery Company National Steel Service Center Whitton Supply Company Total

618.88 1,877.43 403.02 278.32 3,083.66 3,159.08 137.76 4,220.82 677.20 1,707.32 648.93 1,042.07 94.00 477.70 338.81 222.10 775.26 421.00 1,032.90

21,216.26

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts

G 240.01 G 240.00 G 1230.03 BL 5620.05 Total

162.30 16:, 101.39 44.25 4,908.32

21,216.26

Purchase of Duplicating Supplies Purchase of duplicating supplies (fluid, ink, masters, stencils, etc.) for use byvarious schawls and warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: $

Prairie Carbon & Ribbon A.B. Dick Products Co. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;f 0.C., Inc. Columbia Ribbon & Cargon Thompson Book & Supply The Paper Clip, etc.

1,535-00

63^.29 8,028.00 4,094.88 324.20 Total

14,616.37

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

$ 14,534.20 _______ 82.17

G 24-0.00 G 240.01 Total

14,616.37

Purchase of Instructional Supplies Purchase of instructional supplies (pencils, pens, and markers) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotation on specifications:

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7,614.00 6o4.8o 2,905.20 2,204.40 1,818.00 1,087.20 $ 16,233.60 Total These purchases are to be charged to Account G 240 .00.

Buschart Brothes, Inc. Oklahoma Paper Company Thompson Book & Supply Co. Business Essentials, Inc. Graphi Industries Dowlings, Inc.

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Purchase of Tires and Tubes Purchase of tires and tubes for use by the Maintenance and Supply (garage) Departments from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: Goodyear Service Station #4421 Mohawk Tire Warehouse #79 B. F. Goodrich Company Joe Esco Tire Company

Total These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: $

G 560.04 BL 5620.05

4,849.68 4,167.79

Total 11.

Purchase of Instructional Supplies Purchase of instructional supplies (paste, glue, masking tape, cellophane tape, tape dispensers, etc.) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

Buschart Brothers, Inc. Cook Paint & Varnish Co. Macmillan Arts & Crafts, Inc. Leech Products, Inc. Constructive Playthings Total

$ 22,695-46

These purchases are 'to be charged to Account G 240.00. 12.

Purchase of Paint and Furniture Repair Supplies Purchase of paint and furniture repair supplies (paint, paint remover, lacquer thinner, lacquer, solvent, and cement) for Maintenance Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotation on specifications: O'Neil Floor Covering Del Paint Corporation S. E. B. Paint CompanySouthwestern Paint Company Total These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05â&#x20AC;˘

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Purchase of upholstery, tailoring, and homemaking supplies (pins, shears, needles, tape, cord, thread, pressing iron, teatowels, etc.) for use in vocational classes an<t warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: 6^.22 93.80 87.30 121.68 43.14 111.00 48.07 543.55 480.10 90.00 4.50 50.33 272.68 960.00

Brewer Sewing Supplies Company Cutters Exchange, Inc. Oklahoma Upholstery Supply, Inc. Nasco Eliscu & Company, Inc. Empire Supply Company Hygrade Button & Supply Company LaFrance Fabrics Marks Internati onal, Inc. Jackman's, Inc. John K. Burch Company Hancock Fabric K_. D. Fabricx Hamilton Wiping Cloth Company Total

2,970.37

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 240.01 G 1230.03 G 2^0.00 Total

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 16, 1977 - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #1H1 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to grant permission to lease television films ("Afternoon Classics, III," "Leave it to Beaver," "The Munsters," "Pixanne Show," "The Best of Groucho," "Jeff's Collie," and "Timmy & Lassie") for evening programming on KOKH-TV, Channel 25. This expenditure in the amount of $28,810.00, plus postage and shipping charges, is to be charged to Account CPB-TV 230.06 and has been approved on our Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant.

R. #1U2 Approval to Lease Television Films

Mr. English - I don't think this is the appropriate type of programming for us, although it gets us a audience. I just don't think that this is appropriate packaging for our public educational television station; that it might be just great for commercial stations, but that we ought to be trying very hard to get something that is more of an educational nature, that are interesting educational programs. Although they may not draw the h%, I think they can draw a good audience for us, and will be of more benefit to the young people. Dr. Brown - If you can hook someone with their child, sometimes you can get to deal with the adult. And I think that is probably what Dr. Schwarzwalder is trying to do.

Dr. Start - And if I might add, Mr. English, you know my speech on television being the greatest drug since morphine; once they got Channel 25 on, they would just leave it on.

Mrs. Williams - And there are no murders in "Leave it to Beaver." family thing.

It is a pretty good

Mrs. Hill - And it is getting an audience.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Williams - Perhaps we should call this new business, or perhaps we shouldn't. Have we acknowledged Dr. Brown?

Comments Mrs. Williams

Dr. Start - Would you like to do that honor?

Mrs. Williams - We have a new Ph.D. sitting to my right, Dr. Brown, and.I think that it is worthy of note.

Comments Mrs. Potts - I have one item that is not really a motion, but it does relate a little Mrs. Potts bit to what we were talking about earlier in terms of affective education. It was mentioned that there had been training in group processes that was three days for much of our staff and one day for our. Board. And in just a few weeks will be coming up a time . when we will be having our twice yearly evaluation of the Superintendent, and part of that evaluation has to do with the working relationship of the Board and the Superintendent. Ity feeling is that it might be very beneficial for us as a Board to get some evaluation input from our Public Relations Department, from our Human Relations Department, from our Administrative Staff, as to how we might ourselves improve our boardmanship. I would like to ask if it might be possible for our Public Relations Coordinator to perhaps pull together, encouraging response, constructive criticism or whatever you want to call it, from all the areas of how the Board can improve the job that it is doing, because I think we have got to take a long look at ourselves every once in a while, and this might be an effective way of our doing it. Dr. Start - That sounds fine to me. As a matter of fact, the only deterrent to that, I think, is setting up such a process mechanically. How do you do it? Do you want a retreat?

Mr. English - They can write me a letter, as far as I am concerned. are talking about?

Is that what you

Mrs. Potts - I am talking about this coming to us in a written form., and then we will have that as a resource to use when we get into our evaluation. Mr. English - It might be that we would want to then, after we get that evaluation, develop it into something like you are talking about, getting together, etc.

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Comments Mrs. Potts cont' d

Mrs. Potts - And we may he ahle to use our publication also to say that the Board has declared this desire and is soliciting constructive input.

Dr. Broun - I would suggest that if we are going to do that, if you want it to he constructive and you don't want to have too deflated an ego, you had better design some kind of instrument that gets at what we want to get at and lets people respond with some objectivity.

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Mrs. Potts - I think maybe your point about the need for more specifics is well put, and perhaps other Board members would have some ideas that they could share with our Public Relations Director. I specifically think of the area of human relations, how we are doing as a Board in that arena; how we can perhaps improve our working with staff to encourage and motivate the job.

Dr. Start - The Chairman appoints you as a committee of one to design such an instrument to implement it with our Public Relations, and have a report for us at the next meeting. That appointment is made. Mr. English - The Management Study Committee, I think, had some questions in this area when they did their study, if you wanted to look at that. Mrs. Potts - I certainly don't have all of the insights here and I would trust' that all Board members would give some well considered thought to it and have some input during this next week.

Dr. Start - The Chairman instructs other Board members to give to Mrs. Potts by Thursday written suggestions about what you want in that instrument. Comment s Mr. Engli sh

Mr. English - While Pat has brought up this thing of boardmanship, last week I gave you all those fine yellow and orange folders, and you probably should have gotten another one in the mail, and I would remind you that these seminars are being'offered all across the country during this summer and through into November and December, dealing with everything from school finance, to discipline; alternative schools; evaluation of School Boards, Superintendent and Staff; evaluating classroom achievement, school communication and public relations.

Dr. Start - All Board members are further instructed by the Chair to carefully peruse that and make a diligent effort to assign yourself to one of those School Board Academy workshops. Mr. English - And next week let's try to be prepared to everybody say I would like to go to this one or that one, to try and improve themselves. You may have received the notice of the 10th Annual Washington Meeting of the Council of Big City Boards of Education on June 19, 20 and 21. It is on lobbying, and we are going to have some experts there. One of the experts will be Hannah Atkins, but also some other people to help inform Board members on how to lobby other public officials, legislators more specifically, and how to get what we need from them. For Consideration, at Next Meeting of the Board

Mr, English continued: At this time I would move that the Board adopt this policy statement on curriculum adoption.

A dynamic instructional program requires ongoing alteration in the curriculum and courses of study. It is the policy of the Board that no course of study shall be eliminated; or new course added without approval of the Board, nor shall any sharp alteration or reduction of a course of study be made without such approval. New programs and courses of study shall not be acted upon by the Board until the meeting following their presentation by the Administration, that Board members may have an opportunity to review the proposed program and receive input from patrons, students and staff.

Mrs. Williams - Second. Dr. Start - This will be considered at our next meeting. I will be absent next week, so I will give you my views in writing, although I will not be able to vote. Comments Mr. English

Mr. English - On April 25, I asked for some information on how many kids are we sending failing notices to, because of that eighth grade retention policy, and I haven't received the information yet. We got something in the packet, but this kind of information just doesn't seem to be there. I have heard some roundabout informatior on some numbers from one school, but if we are really going to do this thing, I would think that the Board ought to consider it before the school year is out and we have retained a number of students.

Mrs. Williams - I didn't think we were going to retain any. Dr. Start - Dr. Smith, can you respond to that?

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Dr. Smith - It is in the process of being assembled; however, I would also remind us that we have had a great number of our staff members involved full time daily for the last two weeks in budget hearings as well. It is just one of those things that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have completed yet.

Mr. English - I know all of the middle schools are lined up to be heard, and I didn't think that they had their hearings yet, but can they not get their reports in?

Dr. Smith - The principals have not been involved, but our own staff members have been involved in the hearing process, the directors, the assistant superintendents, Mr. Ginn and the Personnel Office representative, at the budget hearings. The staff members here at the Central Office that are involved in assembling this material have been involved in these hearings as well, and they would be the ones that will pull the information together. It is in the process, but it is not available yet.

Mr. English - My concern is that it can give an appearance that it is intentionally being delayed until after school is out, and then it becomes too late for the Board to have done anything about it, and the harm is out there. Dr. Smith - I can assure you that is not the intent.

Dr. Brown - I dialogued with Dr. Brothers, and as I understand, they were not trying to enunciate a new policy of retention. What they were trying to do was to say this is the process through which we decide and have been operating for sometime, to decide about retention. If that is true and that has been the process we have been going â&#x2013; ' through, then all they were doing was saying, we were putting down on paper the process through which we have been going.

Mr. English - That is not the way, of course, that it was explained here in the meeting. Dr. Brown - I know it wasn't, but that is my understanding of what it is. If that is what it is, we perhaps don't need to act on it. If it is an enunciation of a policy of retention, then I agree with you that it needs to be dialogued about; decisions need to be made, If we are going to at some point begin to ask the question about how much time our teachers and administrators and local school people are going to have to staff all of these conference type individualized instruction type events that are being required for middle schools, I think there are some real questions that are coming up that have to be raised. But again, if all we had enunciated was an existing approach to retention, and I understand that is what it was, then we really aren't changing a policy.

Mr. English - What matters is that the thing was asked for on April 25; it is not here now. We are talking about a principal who is sending out these failing notices. They know how many they are sending out? They have to buy postage stamps. They have to write letters, although some of them do go out as a mimeographed letter which says your kid is failing and is going to be retained. And I think that is not the most humane way to do it. It should be very easily available from a principal. If we have got a principal out there that doesn't know how many failing notices that they are sending out, I wonder how much individual instruction we have going on in their building.

Mrs. Williams - Are we really sending out failing notices? consensus that wfr-don't do it.

I thought it was the

Dr. Smith - We have for years sent out unsatisfactory reports, which I believe is what the form is that has been utilized on that, advising a parent that the student is doing unsatisfactory work in their class. This particular one was brought to light because there were some letters in addition sent out that were not supposed to have been sent out at the time indicating that the student be retained unless they made up a grade in summer school, etc. But it is the unsatisfactory work reports that we are talking about from our schools.

Dr. Start- I am a little confused now, because you are talking about two different reports, are you not? You are talking about an unsatisfactory report, and you also intimated that some reports were sent home to parents, failing notices. Are those two separate reports? Dr. Smith - I thought it was one and the same, those with the unsatisfactory or the failing reports being one and the same. Dr. Start - I think what Mr. English is asking for is on the 25th he wanted the list of failing notices; in other words, those notices which told the parent that their child was going to be retained at that grade level next year. Dr. Smith - It was our interpretation and, as I recall, we discussed at that meeting and asked if we were referring to the unsatisfactory reports. Is it the intent to have just those who received the letters indicating the possibility of being retained in the eighth grade? Is that what we are referring to now, rather than those students receiving the unsatisfactory report?

Comments Mr. Engli sh cont'd

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Comments Mr. English cont'd

Dr. Start - I would interpret Mr. English's statement that that is exactly what he means. Dr. Smith - The letters instead of the unsatisfactory reports then; those parents who received those copies of those letters?

Mr. English - Those number of students to be retained this year in each school. There have been letters sent out saying, "We are sorry that we must inform you that_______ is failing in_________ classes, which means he or she must attend summer school and make this course or courses up or face the possibility of being retained in the eighth grade. It is never a pleasant task to write a Tetter of this kind as a counselor or principal. We are sorry the student allowed the situation to develop. If we can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to call us." And it is mimeographed with signatures.

Dr. Smith - Then you are referring to those students who received letters from the middle school principal and/or counselor; not all of the students that received unsatisfactory reports? Dr. Brown - But I understood that this was supposed to be a staffed relationship, the teacher, the principal or the counselor, the parent and the kid.

Dr. Smith - As far as I know, there were only two or three of the middle schools that sent out such letters as this particular one. And I believe the Director indicated that those were premature and were not to have been sent out at this time. The procedure of carrying out, as I recall, was there were only portions of that, that could be carried out this year, because of the time factor. Dr. Brown - So this was an overzealous principal's misunderstanding and intent of that?

Mr. English - Is that right; that it was an overzealous principal that misunderstood?

Dr. Smith - I believe I am correct; that there were only two or three of the principals that did send those out and they were not to have been sent out in that manner. Mrs. Williams - Then if they have been sent out, they are null and void?

Dr. Smith - No student is to be retained based on this procedure. Dr. Start - If these letters were sent out to parents, what action is the follow-up? Is the follow-up going to be that letter is to be torn up and disregarded or what?

Dr. Smith - I don't have that feedback. I do know the Director worked with these principals, but I don't know what the results were from that. Dr. Lindley, can you help us out? Dr. Lindley - Dr. Brothers is not here tonight, and I haven't talked with him about this recently. But I do know that he worked with these principals, and he did give them written instructions, and we would be glad to provide those to members of the Board, so that you can see what kinds of instructions he gave. And I have been told that we are not planning to retain any more children because of this, than we would have before this retention procedure bulletin went out.

Mrs. Potts - The question has been raised as to if there were some sent out mistakenly, then what was the procedure that was followed to correct?

Dr. Lindley - I would' have to get the memo from Dr. Brothers to find out what it says, and then talk with him to see if there was any elaboration above and beyond that, to know for sure.

Dr. Brown - Without making any big point, it seems to me that we do from time to time at a responsible administrative level, the guy who is supposed to know, in a local building level, we do get an awful lot of public relations foibles. We have, I know, administrators that do not know what is in the handbook, because they have misinterpreted things that have happened to my kids. What does it take to get administrators of a high school or a middle school to understand the basic kinds of things that they almost have to work with to keep us from getting those kinds of questions raised? I know that you can't crack the whip over these people, but I get awfully disturbed. That is a cruel letter. That is a terrible letter; a mimeographed letter from a principal saying we are sorry your kid didn't do better. I am appalled at that letter. We spent half the evening talking about affective education, and we send out a letter like that. And I know you didn't do it, and you probably didn't know it was going out, but what does it take to take a principal who is supposed to care, to understand? I am disturbed about that going out from the administrator of a school.

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ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made Dy Dr. Brown and seconded Dy Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical, recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

R. #1H3 Adjournment

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, MAY 23, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

ABSENT:

Armond Start, President

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; Representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.)

In the absence of Dr. Start, Dr. Brown, Vice President, called the meeting to order, and Mrs. Potts gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Brown.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS The following persons addressed the Board:

(1)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(2)

Marilyn Dodson -Representative, Title I Parent Advisory Council

(3)

Virginia Miller - Patron

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Mary Lu Atkinson - Patron

Mr. Barlow spoke regarding the Secret Ballot Election Bill for teachers, and expressed appreciation to the Board and. the Oklahoma City School System for the support given on this issue. Ms. Dodson gave an overview of the function and activities of the Title I Parent Advisory Council and presented printed materials to members of the Board.

Er. Brown inquired: The presentation that you made was very well done and I appreciate it. Evidently, you felt the need to present that in this period of time, so that we would have that kind of presentation. Do you feel that we ought to provide a time in the year for the^Title I Advisory to have an opportunity to speak to the Board, perhaps not in a hearing session, but in a report session as we are going to hear other reports?

Ms. Dodson - I would like this myself. We should have been doing this from the start; like every other month or every third month or something, to just tell what we have been doing up to that point, if that is advisable. Er. Brown - I think the Title I Parent Advisory is very significant. I would be willing to hear this as a periodic report, perhaps once every two months or once a quarter. Is that something the Board would be willing to listen to, not necessarily in this setting but as a report? Members of the Board responded in the affirmative, and suggested possibly a quarterly report. Ms. Dodson - We will then get one of the Board members to find out how often you would like to hear-us or what?

Dr. Brown - If you will get with Dr. Smith, he will understand what the cycle is and establish the cycle and then he can, through the person who directs your activities, help establish the cycle as to when to report, and make it a regular consistent report to the Board.

Ms. Dodson - On the first page of your material is the budget, and this is the first budget that we submitted; which is a tentative budget. We were told today that we do have to cut this. It was presented at our' last meeting.

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............................................. .......................... HEARINGS cont'd Ms. Miller spoke regarding the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee and inquired as to how and why it was formed; how members of the committee were appointed; whether other school districts have a similar committee; how other concerned patrons relate to the Committee; how often and.where the committee meets; the lack of publicized information concerning the committee, and other. Ms. Miller requested a copy of the LRCPC guidelines and a list of the committee membership.

Dr. Brown - Ms. Miller, first of all, let me give opportunities of the Board to ask questions, and then I will direct some of your questions some place where you can get some answers.

Mr. English - You have not discussed this then with the staff, Dr. Smith or someone? Ms. Miller - I have not had an opportunity. I just accidentally found out about this. There has been nothing in the paper, other than I did see where you had a reception one Sunday, but no details were given. Has there been anything in the paper? One of the women I talked to said she alwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.reads the School Board report that appears in the paper following Monday night meetings, and she hasn't seen anything. Has this been discussed in School Board meetings?

Mr. English - When we approved the resolution and made some amendments on it, it was It wasn't a story on in the paper, the fact that we were creating such a committee. page 1, but it was in the paper.

Ms. Miller - Where did the idea for this committee originate? Mr. English - We could go back to a year ago in March.

Dr. Brown - May I interrupt?. Of course, you are free to respond if you want to, but let me suggest that it might be more appropriate to set up a structure for these responses. We might. establish dates and responses for Ms. Miller. Dr. Schnee is going to talk about the committee a little later, as a part of the Superintendent's Report. I was aware that some questions were going to be raised, and he is going to respond. All of the questions may not be answered, but we will give you some answers, and we will give you an opportunity to respond. That may generate other questions. Ms. Miller - And will Dr. Schnee also respond to the manner in which some of these committee members were chosen? Dr. Brown - I see him smiling and shaking his head and saying he will try to respond as best he can. Mr. English - I am sure that Dr. Schnee will do an excellent job on it. However, knowing some of the information here rather firsthand, since a portion of it was my own work that went into this, I think I wouTd-like to go ahead and respond some, and then Dr. Schnee can elaborate or correct me or whatever is appropriate. The idea for the committee; going back to March of 1976 approximately, Dr. Smith asked the Board' for permission at that time to begin some initial planning, on creation of a committee that would look at some of the needs of the district. Then it was along about in January of tEiS--year that we finally came around to a .presentation by the Superintendent, proposing the creation of a committee that would be comprised of 1U staff people and seven laymen. At that time the Board decided that we would prefer to have more laymen on the committee, and that it should be predominantly laymen. So the Board expanded it to about 51 members, mostly lay people. So this sort of ties into why does the Board feel that such a committee is needed? I have been on the Board more than five years, and every one of those five years we have talked about long-range planning, and we have never seemed to come around to the long-range planning; the Board apparently does not have the time nor the staff maybe, because of the day-to-day operation of the school system, to do this. Therefore, I think this is where part of the impetus for the Long-Range Planning Committee came. Do other School Boards have similar committees? I can speak from experience of several school systems outside of Oklahoma that have such committees. Some of them are much farther along than we are. St. Paul, Minnesota has such a committee going, and I think it is in the second or third year of its operation.

Ms. Miller - Whatever comes out of that committee, will they come to the School Board and submit what they think should be done, and then the School Board would vote, on their ideas? Mr. English - That is correct. They would simply come to us with recommendations for action, and then it would be this Board's decision.

Ms. Miller - Can any. interested person come to those meetings, although they are not on the committee? Mr. English - Very definitely.

Ms. Miller - How do I go about finding out when the meetings are going to be and where and all of that?

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Mr. English - Dr. Schnee is the administrative liaison and he is the person to contact. He would know when that committee or any of its subcommittes would he meeting. Ms. Miller - How I really got into this, it was documented that a member of the committee was not put on there right. I think it is very important who the-people are on this committee. They should be chosen in the manner that it is stated. And I just wonder what is your reaction to that?

Mr. English - The basic assumption here would be that everything is done properly. In other words, we don't go to the Association of Classroom Teachers or the American Federation of Teachers, who have representatives on the committee, and say is that proper; did you select your person in the proper manner?

Dr. Brown - It might be more appropriate in terms of this question to let Dr. Smith respond. The letter was addressed to him and he has dealt with the issue. Dr. Smith - I believe as a result of the first letter submitted by the individual, that a letter then did go back to each of the organizations that were asked to submit nominations, indicating that a.question had been raised on the manner in which they were nominated, and asked that they describe in writing the procedure used by that organization in nominating its membership. The letter that went out originally from our office mentioned that they should be nominated by the committee, and if there was not to be a committee meeting within the timeline we established for them to get nominations to us, they might consider polling their membership or their advisory councils. I am not sure which was used on that.

Ms. Miller - Have you had responses from all those letters sent out? Dr. Smith - We have had responses coming back from the organizations. They did not have a regular meeting of the membership prior to submitting the nominations, but they have gone back to the organization, asking either ratification or changes in the membership, etc. So I am not sure that all responses have come back. Those were directed to be returned to the President of the Board.

Ms. Miller - If you make one mistake, the second go-around won't be the same as if that first mistake had never been made. Do you feel like that in this particular case that I do know about specifically that was not done in the right manner, and yet this person is on the committee as an individual, that this would disqualify her? Dr. Smith - I have not seen a response from that organization indicating how their nominees were selected, so I really would not be in a position to respond to that.

Ms. Miller - When you do, would you let me know? Dr. Smith - I would be happy to visit with you.

Ms. Atkinson addressed the Board with reference to the selection of members for Board committees, including the committee for the Gifted and Talented, and other.

Mrs. Potts comm'etrt-ed: I would like to comment that the expansion on this committee (LRCPC), as Mr. English indicated, was designed to draw more from what we feel are really sizeable community resources that ought to be tied in with our long-range planning. It is the biggest effort that we have made yet at community involvement, and as already has been pointed out, when you work with people you have problems. But I don't think that makes the importance of this involvement any less. This whole business of long-range planning had a very special thrust coming from our management study that.was done. One of the things that the management study said was that in order to make the most of your resources, not only now but in the future, you have got to get into more long-range planning. So this design really evolved in a sense out of our concern that our goals be more than just short range. Dr. Brown - It sounded to me, though, that we are being asked two questions, one having to do partly with the credibility of the establishemnt of the Long-Range Planning Committee. Has it been credibly established;' those people on the committee, have they been selected through a credible democratic process? Were members of committees indeed polled, or is that not true? If that is not true, then how can they speak for the people whom them represent? The second equally important question it seems to me that is being raised, is what are the skills, the qualifications; what is the credibility of the committee? I didn't hear anybody question whether or not these people were credible people, but I did hear patrons saying have we selected people who have the skills and who have the interests, and who have the concerns to plan successfully the kind of long-range planning we want done? Those are two important questions which have been raised that now need to be answered.' I don't know how to get at that, except probably to say that we need to establish the background of the people on the committee and make it available to the public so that they know not only the names of the committee but what their credentials are. And I think that is important.

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Mr. English - I think it is probably unrealistic to think that the newspaper is going to provide a background, a blurb on 51 or 52 members of this committee. I am a little bit concerned about what is possible here that the entire work of the committee, before it is ever begun, is undermined. It can very easily be done by questions that are unanswerable. How do you determine; what qualifications do you set up for whether the people you selected are qualified or not? Obviously, you thought they were qualified and they had the skills. As to whether that is going to be acceptable to somebody out in the community is going to be finally up to than, and maybe the work product is the best determinant of whether they have done a good job or not and whether their work is worthwhile. Mrs. Williams - Certainly we want to he open and we want to be very very sure that we get parents in. I am wondering if the entire assemblage, knows that each Board member nominated five individuals. In fact, we had thought there would be more, and I have a reserve in case any of mine fall out. Over in District 5 we have a very peculiar circumstance where because of Urban Renewal a lot of our very beautiful people have been forced into outlying school districts, like Millwood, Del City, etc., and they kicked back three of mine, because I didn't even realize that they weren't in the Oklahoma City District. So we have been meticulously careful to nominate people with specific skills that we felt were needed. For example, I have a city planner on mine, and a father of five kids in the Oklahoma City School District, very skilled in management, etc. One of the requirements was that they live within the district, and if possible be patrons; that is, parents of the human beings that will be educated in this district. Dr. Start explained to everyone when the charge was given to the committee, that we weren't asking them to do our:: work for us; that we want their . recommendations, but still as a Board elected by the people, we could accept or reject :

Dr. Brpwn - I would like to say in response to Mr. English, that while I agree, I I don't don't think we can necessarily get sketches to be considered by the newspaper, see why it would not be possible for the staff to prepare a biographical sketch, or at least a pertinent sketch of the people who have been chosen. It would take a little bit of work and effort, but it would allow patrons to come down and find out. One of my patrons was Dr. Gerald Kidd. That doesn't mean anything to you unless you have been around Oklahoma City a while; there are many people who wouldn't recognize that name, and a biographical sketch of who he is and where' he comes from might be helpful. Mr. English - We have already set up certain qualifications, basically that they have to be in the district. Now if you set up qualifications to say that they have to have certain training or something like this , what happens to the low income people? What happens to the lower economic group? They are disqualified.

Dr. Brown - Nobody has said a thing about qualifications. All I am saying is that you are just going to provide a biographical sketch on someone who is going to serve on this committee. On the basis of that sketch, they can accept or reject their own ideas about who they pick.

Mrs. Potts - I really think that it would be better, rather than getting into this kind of a dialogue, to let Dr. Schnee speak about what the committee is about. I do feel that the Information Please number which is listed in the Board brochures that we have has been utilized very little, and that certainly it would be possible to have that information as well as information about when committees are meeting, what their offices are, anything else like that available so that anyone could call in and ask.

Dr. Brown - Even a handout available for anyone that would want one. Mr. English - One last thing I would say, and this is not true I think of the people who have spoken here this evening, but I know there are people who are sorely disappointed that they were not appointed to the committee. There was only a certain number appointed, and that leaves an awful lot of very qualified people who have served well in this school system not on the committee. And that kind of disappointment sometimes hurts.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

R. #144 Minutes Approved

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the Minutes of May 16, 1977 be approved as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Brown voted aye. Dr. Brown declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of March 7, 1977

(Agenda Item)

Proposal on Henry School - Hearing April 12, 1977-

Report on School Pictures (Late May, 1977 or early June, 1977)

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ITEMS PENDING cont'd

Information to the Board cont'd

Meeting of April 18, 1977 1.

Response to John Marshall students.

Meeting of April 25, 1977 1.

Listing of failing (unsatisfactory) notices.

Retentions by grade level for 1975-76.

Report of pupils retained â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not returning to our schools.

k. .

Implementation procedures Middle School Activity (PE & Athletics) Program.

Report on PL 9^-1^2, Requirements, Implications.

(Enclosed May 20, 1977)

Meeting of May 2, 1977 l.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Comments Mrs. Potts - The School Environment Commission met last week and did some planning Mrs. Potts for the future and decided that it would like to expand its horizon a little bit. The committee's title has been changed to Environment and Energy Commission, because we feel that much of the full utilization of our environment has to do with what we do with energy. Officers were elected for next year and Ken Smith will be Chairman; Odette Scobey, Vice Chairman; and Virginia Gregory, Secretary-Treasurer. Money was raised in the amount of $605.00 from the trees that were planted during Arbor Day, and the nurserymen in the community have donated much in terms of in-kind contribution of trees. Then the small charge that was made for the trees that were planted composed this fund that the committee decided to expend in the purchase of some films related to environment for elementary through high school interest levels. That is basically an update of what that committee did. I wanted to report also that I did meet with our Public Relations Coordinator and we began developing.questions that would solicit ideas from our staff regarding how we might improve our boardmanship. I hope next week to have that completed and ready for you to see. Mr. English - I would like to comment how pleased I was of the reports on the retention Comments Mr. English plans by the middle and high school principals who are preparing for those students who are going to be retained next year, and those who are advancing on. to high school although they have failing grades. I think they are showing some real concern about the individual students there and their need for help. Dr. Brown - I have one brief comment, and that is to simply express my own personal displeasure oveÂŁ_the shortness of the length of time by the Long-Range Planning. Committee from 2f months to 12 months. It no longer is a long-range planning committee; it is now an intermediate or perhaps a short-range planning committee, and I have real question as to the ability of the system to accomplish anything meaningful in that period of time. Obviously, that is not shared by everyone on the Board, but it is my opinion and I feel that the committee in many ways just eliminated its credibility to a great extent in my behalf. That may change and I may change, but right now I have very bad feelings about that particular decision.

Comments Dr. Brown

Mrs. Potts - I have got to react to that because I think that is. casting a shadow over the work of this committee, and I feel that the committee is up to the task. I do agree with you that their job is very important, and it is important for them to do a thorough job. I think as they get into their task, they will become increasingly aware of the importance of involving both the community and experts as resources in their work, and.this may be difficult to do in a year's time. If it isn't, I think we have got to have some faith and confidence in the committee; that it is going to be important for that committee to take a look at what their needs are going to be in terms of outside resources. At this point they have no budget, and I think they are going to have to come to us with some budget recommendations. They may very well need to bring in some consulting help. I think it is going to be important that we do tie in with the City's long-range plan. Another thing that has been pointed out here in terms of what was said by a couple of speakers, is that these people who represent these organizations are going to have a strong responsibility for two-way communication with their organizations; not only to report to; the organization that they represent about the progress and work of the committee, but also to get input from their committees. I think this is something that we are just beginning to develop systemwide in terms of how our committee structure ought to function. I hope that maybe this committee can set an example for us in developing a process so that really does happen.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS cont'd

Mr. English - I, too, would like to respond to that, because I feel we have had two broadsides at the Long-Range Planning Committee before it has really gotten off the ground. The fact that the 12 months is a very healthy sign of this committee; if you take a look at their first three meetings, what they have accomplished; their first one was a reception; the se&ond one was an orientation session; and the third one they got around to electing their officers. If you move along at that speed for the next 12 months, certainly they will not be able to accomplish their task. I am optimistic, however, that they are now preparing to march forward and the committee is going to grab the ball and really run with it. It is true that they may need consultative help. I think it is much better that they have a 12-month goal than a 24-month goal, because with a 12-month goal they can certainly extend that if they get on down the line and decide that is what they want. A 24-month goal extends on out into eternity. And just because a committee meets 12 months instead of 24 months, in my opinion, does not mean that they are not a long-range planning committee. Certainly I think that is a rather perverse interpretation of long range. Long range doesn't mean how long you study something; long range is how long you project for. I have great confidence in the committee; the people they have chosen to be their leaders are excellent people, and I feel very good about the future of this committee. Dr. Brown - I wish I cohld share your feeling of very good about it, but I don't.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT recognition of ictivities

Dr. Smith - One of the most enjoyable activities associated with being Superintendent of Schools is recognizing employees and/or pupils for outstanding services or performances in the operation of either an employee or as a pupil. On previous occasions, we have recognized both here at the Board meetings, as well as in buildings, students and employees for their accomplishments during this current year. This evening we have the privilege of recognizing and bestowing laudations and commendations on a group of students, their teachers and their parents, for the winners in State competition in spring events, and also one as the winners af the Citizen of the Year Award bestowed on an individual from each of the nine high schools. With the assistance of Dr. Si Bowlan, Dr. Smith presented Certificates of Recognition to the following: Recognition - Girls Oklahoma State 4A Track Champions John Marshall

Students:

Valarie Armstrong Rochelle Armstrong

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armstrong

Student:

Tonya Brown

Parent:

Ms. Verna Douglas

Student:

• Stephanie Bennett

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bennett

Student:

Lorna Tucker

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker

Student:

Cherie Smiley

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Warran Smiley

Student:

Jennifer Martin

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Martin

Student:

Phyllis Gray

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Gray

Student:

Jean Rohrbach

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rohrback

Student:

Trendolyn Farmer

Parent:

Ms. Janette Farmer

Student:

Karen Walls

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Leugene Walls

COACH — Clyde Ellis ASST. COACH — Cassandra White

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Recognition - Girls Oklahoma State UA Track Champions John Marshall - cont'd Student:

Bennie Marshall

Parent:

Ms. Geraldyn M. Reed

Student:

Lisa Bryant

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Arnett Bryant

Student:

Janet Watson

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. B. Watson

Student:

Charlene Pennybaker

Parent:

Ms. Pauline Pennybaker

Student:

Janet Zackery

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. James Zackery

Student:

Rita Lennox

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Lennox

Student:

Lady Trippe

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Trippe

Student:

Bernestine Rentie

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Rentie

Student:

Gwen Stamps

Parent:

Ms. Clara Stamps

Student:

Natalie Crawford

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Crawford

Student:

Valarie Baker

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Baker

Student:

Linda Hardy

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hardy

Student:

Cathy Knol

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Wiebe Knol

Recognition - Oklahoma State Varsity Basehall Champions Northwest Classen High School

Student:

Jackie Gray

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray

Student:

Eric Percival

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Percival

Student:

Greg O'Connor

Parent:

Ms. Gwen Roberson

Student:

Kevin Guarnera

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Guarnera

Student:

Jeff Purdum

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Purdum

Student: Parent:

Chuck Linhardt

Ms. Martha Linhardt

Recognition of Activities cont'd

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Recognition of Activities contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Recognition - Oklahoma State Varsity Baseball Champions Northwest Classen High School - cont'd

Student:

Brent Littlepage

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Littlepage

Student:

Kurt Myers

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mfyers

Student:

Mike McCain

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCain

Student:

Brad Van Hooser

Parents:

Mr.' and Mrs. Wayscille Van Hooser

Student:

Joe Gorman

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gorman

Student:

Clay Smith

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Carl P. Smith

Student:

Joel Slaughter

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter

Student:

Monroe Bird

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bird

Student:

Larry Stevenson

Parent:

Ms. Virginia Stevenson

Student:

Mitch Short

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Short

Student:

Paul Chandler

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Chandler

Student:

Davy Davis

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Thurman

Student:

De-^ayne Vaughn

Parents:. COACH:

Davis

Mr. and Mrs. LavernVaughn Darrel Palmer

Recognition - kA Oklahoma State Singles - Tennis Title John Marshall High School Student:

Mike Pennell

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pennell

COACH:

Sheryl Lester

Recognition - First Place Team - Girls Oklahoma State Championship Golf U. S. Grant High School Student:

Gigi Baker

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Baker

Student:

Jennifer Smith

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie H. Smith

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Recognition - First Place Team - Girls Oklahoma State Championship Golf U. S. Grant High School Student:

Jami Davis

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. JimmyDavis

Student:

Marcy Whittington

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whittington

COACH:

Jayne Thompson

Recognition - The Wegener Foundation - Citizen of the Year

Capitol Hill High School Student:

Vincent Fisher

Parent:

Mr. and.Mrs. .Henry Fisher

Classen High School Student: Parent:

Timothy Alan Bailey Mrs. Thalma Mercer

Douglass High School Student:

Vanuel Little, Jr.

Parent:

Rev. and Mbs.. Vanuel Little, Sr.

U. S. Grant High School > -

Student:

Cindy Graham Scott

Parent:

Mr. John J. Graham

John Marshall High School Student:

Allen Ratzlaff

Parent:

Ben L. Ratzlaff

Northeast High School Student:

Michael Mansfield

Parent:

Mr* and.Mrs. Charles Hill

Northwest Classen High School Student:

Tina Held

Parent:

Mr. Carl W. Held,

Jr.

Southeast High School

Student:

Eric Thompson

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Otis

Newman

Star Spencer High School

Student: Parent:

- Gary Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Loye G. Flynn

Recognition of Activities contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

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Recognition of Activities cont'd

Recognition - OKLAHOMA STATE GOLD MEDALISTS - 1977

U. S, Grant High School

Student:

Alphonzo Alexander

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. Riley W. Alexander

Coach:

Mark Lyon

State Champion 220 Yard Dash

Northwest Classen High School Student:

John Miley

Parents:

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Miley

Coach:

Kenneth Naylor

State Champion 2 Mile

Northeast High School

Remarks Dr. Ron Schnee In re Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee

Student:

Keith Orange

Parent:.

Ms. Verna Orange

Coach:

Archie Jones

State Champion 120 High Hurdles

Dr. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - As Dr. Brown had indicated earlier, we have asked Dr. Schnee, if he would, to make some brief remarks about the Long-Range Planning Committee, its meetings to date, its planned meetings and any of the other questions that were raised earlier, if you can give the answers to them.

Dr. Schnee - I am not sure that I can remember all of the questions. I would like to respond to the question about the nominations of people for the committee from their respective committees. In our guidelines, tie blue book that we did supply to many people, did say in there that these people should be nominated from their committee. That could be confused very honestly within the committee in following their own normal processes and bylaws that possibly the chairman could make nominations to other committees, or other committee memberships or that sort of thing. That could be a possible area of confusion in our original guidelines, and I am partly to blame for not making that more specific when we wrote those. However, the letter that Dr. Start did send out should have clarified that situation, where they are supposed to get the committee as a whole to verify those nominations. And we are still getting those back, as Dr. Smith had answered. I want to thank Mr. English and the rest of you for answering some of the other questions for which I didn't have all the information. So you all were very helpful in that. Dr. Brown - Is it possible for them to get a copy of the membership of the committee? Is it possible for them to get a copy of the basic goals and objectives of the committee as they are perceived up to this point; the guidelines?

Dr. Schnee - Yes., those are going to have to be reprinted. We have given out about all those right now, so it will take a few days for us to get that information. If they will just call that number in the brochure, I will be sure and get that information to them. Dr. Brown - Can you speak to the public about the nature of the planning process, so that they understand how and where committee meetings will be published and how they can gain information on what is going to be considered?

Dr. Schnee - As is the case of all committees within this district, they are all open and all they have to do, of course, is find out when and where the meetings are being held, and they can attend any committee meeting that we have. I will be glad to supply the list of the meeting dates, times and places for all of our meetings for anyone who wishes them. We will be glad to have visitors. So since this is such an important committee, we wish that they would attend and sit in. Dr. Brown - You said that people could find out where and when, if they could call your office. Is it possible for you to establish in some kind of public place, perhaps the information line that Mrs. Potts was talking about, or some other public method by which someone could, without having to get hold of you specifically or your secretary, just come and check up on a committee meeting and decide out of their mind whether they wanted to attend?

Dr. Schnee - I am providing Susan Muncy, who is the Public Relations person, a list of all of our meeting times and places, and if that would help them they could call that one person and find all that out. I don't know of any public place just to post these, except the big calendar that we have posted in this building where all of our meetings are posted.

Dr. Brown - I would like for the public to know where they can go to get the informatior so that they know how to come to committee meetings. Whether or not they ever do it,

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Remarks Dr. Ron Schnee they need to know that they have the opportunity to come, since the kinds of things that In re Long-Range Comprehensive are going to he discussed are going to he very important to them. And mayhe that Planning calendar is appropriate and adequate, hut they ought to know where it is and it ought Committee-- cont' to he accessible. Dr. Brown cont1d

Mrs. Hill - Do they not have a once-a-month meeting time? I know these first ones are study sessions, hut did they not set a monthly meeting time and place? Dr. Schnee - Our regular meetings are the third Tuesday of each month. We are varying the time of day, so that it will help people to he ahle to make some of them. The time varies, hut it will he on the stage here in the auditorium. If they would like to get on a mailing list of when the meetings are going to he held, I will he glad to put them on the mailing list, if that would help. The first meeting is tomorrow (May 2H) for the first of four study sessions. The study session tomorrow is on Previous Needs Assessment: and Resulting Programs. Prohahly this will he the first place that all of this has ever heen presented, the Accountability and IMPAC needs assessments over the past few years; the Group Testing Results, Selected Federal Projects Needs Assessments; the OKC Plan Community Survey; and then they will have a chance to discuss and prioritize some of their own concerns. It is tomorrow, May 2U, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., here on the stage. The next study session is May 31, from 10:00 to 12:00 noon on the stage, and that is on Equal Educational Opportunity For All Students. And under that we will be discussing such things as How Federal Programs Assist Target Groups with Equal Educational Opportunity; Programs for the Handicapped; Talented and Gifted Programs; Desegregation and the Finger Plan, and other things that may be coming up. The other study sessions are June 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and these are on Facilities - Closing, Opening and Modifying. The next one is June 1U, from $:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Student Assignments Feeder Patterns and these are present processes and how we do them. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., to be held on thestage here in the auditorium.

Dr. Brown - Are you going to duplicate these meetings at all? For instance, what about people who have been appointed to the committee who work; how do they gather this information? Dr. Schnee - We will be gathering it for them and sending it to them. The committee has not asked me to duplicate these sessions in toto, rather than send information out. If that becomes a necessity for the committee, I am sure they will ask for it. Dr. Brown - Suppose in the press of time, while you have got 51 people on that Comprehensive Planning Committee, you only have, say, 15 who generally make the meetings, who generally are involved in the planning process; because of the difficulty of setting times and the number of meetings that you have to have, how do we handle making sure that a cogent, informed 51 - person.committee can come to conclusions and recommendations

Dr. Schnee - We now have 52 people, with the addition of Rev. W. B. Parker and Garland Hadley. So we have our full committee at this point. We are notifying them with mailback cards when we send anything out like the minutes or the agenda. We are having mail-back cards coming back to us indicating whether they can or cannot attend. If we get down below the quorum, and they did adopt Roberts Rules of Order temporarily, then we will certainly; be calling to remind them about the meeting to get them out so we will have plehty there. I don't think we will have that right away, because I think their interest is up. So I don't figure we will run below 30 or 35 per meeting. Dr. Smith - Dr. Schnee, I believe there is also a provision for those members who are unable to attend a certain number of sessions without just and valid reasons, the committee can take action vacating that position and ask that it be filled.

Dr. Schnee - After three consecutive misses, they can be asked to be changed.

Dr. Brown - You are not meeting this timeline? own timeline?

are the liaison person, so I know it is not your responsibility; if we the timeline, who then would come to us and say, look, we need to extend Or is it necessary for you to come to us? Can the committee extend its It can cut its own timeline short, but can it extend it?

Dr, Schnee - You allowed the committee 2k months, and they did vote 12 months. I believ it would be up to them to go ahead and extend the timeline if they felt it was necessary, up to the 2^-month period, unless there is some further action of the Board. Dr. Brown - And then how will you report to the Board; periodically, once a month or once every two months, or what?

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Dr. Schnee - The officers of the committee have not talked about that question yet. If they ask me, I will advise them to make monthly reports,, or even more often, depending on what the subject matter is. One further comment; I hope the ladies who were questioning the process of appointment earlier will not cast any doubt of anything personal about any members of the committee, because the committee members who have been there are very positive and hard working folk. If we can improve processes, okay; but I hope that it was nothing personal and those kinds of things, because I sure like the committee, the people and the process that we have going.

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Remarks Dr. Smith

Attorney's Report

Dr. Smith - The Commencement exercises for some 3,000 pupils are this Thursday, evening, May 26. We want to extend each of those 3,000 our congratulations and wish them the very best. LEGAL REPORT

Mr. Bleakley reported as follows:

(1) Senate Bill 192 - We have heard no further comments out of Senate Bill 192 (annex- | ation of areas into school districts) since the memo was distributed. | (2) Litigation - There is nothing new on litigation, other than the brief on the Truitt Case that I mentioned last week that was filed in the closing hours of the day it was due. We were not able to seek to get that matter dismissed.

R. #1^5 Report Approved

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A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to accept the Attorney's Repori? as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill j voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Brown voted aye. Dr. j Brown declared that the motion carried. i GENERAL BUSINESS

R. #1U6 Motion Re Lease Agreement Between District and DISRS on Henry Property Failed

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve a lease agreement between the District (Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County) and the State of Oklahoma, by and through its State Board of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services, "DISRS"; that the District lease Henry School Property to DISRS for a period of one year commencing July 1, 1977, at the annual rate of Sixty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 67/100 Dollars.($67,216.67) to.be paid in twelve equal installments of Five Thousand Six Hundred One and 39/100 Dollars ($5,601.39)DISRS under this lease shall have the authority to repair, remodel or alter the premises in any manner whatsoever without prior approval of School District. The cost of all I utilities, insurance, improvements, maintenance, and repair shall be borne by DISRS. I i This Lease shall be considered automatically renewed from year to year, to and including fiscal year ending June 30, 1982, unless DISRS submits to School District notice in | writing sixty (60) days prior to the end of any given fiscal year of their intention not' to renew. This lease may be terminated by the District if DISRS violates any of its terms and provisions. This Lease may also be terminated by the District giving to DISRS a written notice sixty (60) days prior to the end of any fiscal year its intentior not to renew with an allowance to DISRS for the expenses incurred by DISRS for renovation of the property. The Lease to show that provided DISRS continues to lease the property from year to year for a period of five (5) successive years that the District will convey all the District's interest in the property to DISRS by a Quit Claim Deed without further consideration. (The Lease agreement to be prepared and/or approved by the District's attorney.)

Mr. Donwerth - Are we going to listen to the speaker first, or is it necessary? I do have some discussion on it. And unless the gentleman from DISRS would like to come forth and say something to the Board prior to voting on this, then I will go on with my discussion. Mrs. Potts - Why don't we ask him to respond, and perhaps we can ask some questions. Wouldn't that help clarify matters? Dr. Brown - Would the representative from DISRS come to the microphone? Dr. Smith - I might mention that they were just advised to be here to respond to questions. I am not sure that they have a prepared statement to make on it. Mr. Raymor d Nance and also Mrs. Bundy, Program Director, are here to respond to any questions you may have in connection with this item. Dr. Brown - Rather than asking Mr. Nance to give us a statement, you may ask of him any questions which you might have.

Mr. Donwerth - I have no questions to ask of Mr. Nance. I question the item being on the agenda at all. The patrons of the Henry School area met with Mr. Nance and his department at Southeast High School a little over a month ago. The credibility of this Board at that time was challenged, that it didn't make any difference what the patrons in that area said, and the mere absence of any of the patrons at this Board meeting substantiates their feeling about what happens. They felt like that whatever they came up with, that this Board would go ahead and vote to do whatever they wanted to do, and that is the right of the Board to do that. They were told by Mr. Nance and by the people from DISRS that evening that if they did not want them over there, they would

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Mr. Donwerth cont’d not pursue the purchase of Henry School any further. Some place along the way and because it was overwhelmingly opposed that DISRS move into that area, Mr. Nance or his organization was contacted to say come on back down;, just because 30 or 70 people meet, and say we don’t want it over there, that doesn't mean that this Board is going to make a decision the way they feel about it. I don't want to relate why Mr. Nance and the organization came back down with a request to purchase the Henry building, but the people were told at that time that if you don't want us here, we don't want to be- here. Am I correct, Mr. Nance? Then I understand that you were contacted to come on back down. I feel real strongly that the people in the Henry area feel like that as a Board we are going to go ahead and do what we want to do regardless of what you say. Why did we even hold a meeting in the Henry area if we are not going to pay any attention to the patrons in that area? Why bluff them into feeling like what they say means something to us, when in actuality it dosn't mean a thing to us? We are going to go ahead and do what we want to do anyway.

Dr. Brown - Dr. Smith, would you respond to what the staff recommendation is, and your recommendation, and the reasons for your recommendation? Dr. Smith - I might give a little background on this that may help to lead into this. The Henry site was acquired in two different times, one in 1952 and one in 195^. The property is at approximately Southwest 58th and Robinson. The first classes conducted at the Henry site were in 1956-57, and those were conducted in portable facilities. In 1963 the present building was constructed. In 1973-7^ regular classes at Henry were suspended and then we utilized that until the current year to conduct the Reading Clinic. This year the Reading Clinic was moved to the Prairie Queen site. DISRS (Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services).had expressed an interest in obtaining this property for use as a vocational evaluation assessment and placement center for their rehabilitative services or that division of their department. The hearing was conducted after proper notification, and notices distributed widely, door to door, in the Henry area. A public hearing was held at Southeast High School on this particular proposed program to be conducted at the Henry site. Since that time an appraisal by three different appraisers was conducted on the property and the average appraisal value of $336,000.00 plus was placed onto this property. The staff, after reviewing the proposed program as outlined by DISRS, as far as the proposed use of the facility, the visitation by the representatives of DISRS to get further explanation of the program, our projected use of the building, considering the concerns expressed by those at the Southeast hearing, and I think primarily their concern was of having maybe the "undesirables" in their area, also considering the savings that might be recognized by this district, and the abolishing of the insurance premium that we have on the Henry building, under this requirement they are to supply their insurance; the fact that we would no longer be providing security services, the maintenance of the grounds and facilities, etc., and the projected uses that might be made of the receipts from the lease-sale arrangement of the property, it was our professional judgment that this was ih the best interest of this school district as a whole to enter into this agreement.

Mr. Donwerth - I do not disapprove of the DISRS organization nor the job that they' do. My only bone of contention is with the mere fact that the people were told that if they did not wish to have the'DISRS organization move into their district, or their immediate area, that they wouldn't be there. And that was the agreement when they left.

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Mrs. Potts - I don't understand where we ever set a precedent that any public hearing is a final decision. Mr. Donwerth - I didn't say that we set the precedent that that was a final decision. I said that was the final decision from the DISRS organization that if you don't want us, we are not going to be there. And it was overwhelmingly voted by all that they did not want to sell that property; possibly they would go on a lease, but DISRS wasn't interested in a lease of the property. They would agree to a lease to see how things worked out. DISRS was not interested in a lease for very good reasons. I felt like that at that time that was the end of it. The people felt that that was the end of it. And then the DISRS people were contacted, and told to come on back down.

Mrs. Potts - I would like to talk about, if possible, what maybe some of the concerns are, and what the agency would propose to happen at the site. As I understand it, it is primarily testing over a week's period of time of people that the agency would hope to get located in various programs or job locations. Dr. Brown - Mr. Nance, now I think we are ready to ask you some questions.

Mr. Donwerth - While Mr. Nance is coming down, I will say one thing. I made the statement that evening that I would vote according to the way that they directed that evening when they met with the DISRS organization. Mrs. Potts - Mr. Nance, am I correct in my understanding?

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Mr. Nance - That is correct. Mrs. Potts - What was the primary concern of the community there, and what would be your response to that concern?

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Motion Re Lease Agreement Between District and DISRS on Henry Property Failed cont'd

Mr. Nance - I think Mr. Donwerth gave a fairly good description of the response of the community that night.. Mrs. Potts - It was negative, hut for what reason?

Mr. Nance - We don't really and explained our program. there an opportunity to ask as. honestly as we knew how. might have teen. We simply

know all of the reasons for that. We did go to the meeting We had a set of slides which we showed and gave the people questions of them, and we tried to answer those questions I really don't know what the other underlying concerns showed them all we had to show that night.

Mrs. Potts - Is it that you have nine other programs like this in the metropolitan area; centers, where there is this kind of testing going on; is that correct?

Mr. Nance - We have 12 centers across the state similar to this, but only one in the Oklahoma City area. Mrs. Williams - Where is the one that you have at present?

Mr. Nance - 320 N. W. 11th Street. Dr. Brown - As I listen to what Mr. Donwerth says, really it was your assertion that if you don't want us, we don't want to come. Essentially, it was DISRS' decision; that was not the Board's decision. What has happened to change your mind in the face of that opposition?

Mr. Nance - I would like to say that those of us there that night representing DISRS were no more able to make a final decision in terms of any contractual agreement, than were the people at that particular hearing. This was pretty much our feeling right at that point, but we do want our program accepted in the community that we reside in, of course.

Dr. Brown - But your organization has made the decision that even though the community there does not accept the program, you are willing to go in under those circumstances? Mr. Nance - I think that our organization wanted to know the final will of the Board of Education in the matter. Mr. English - Were you under the impression when you left that meeting,, that the people there had a very clear and good understanding of the program that you were proposing for this building?

Mr. Nance - I really can't speak at that point. However, I think activities. We also extended an facilities to see firsthand what

as to the clarity of their opinions about our program we attempted to give them a clear idea of our invitation for them to visit with us in our present we do and the types of people we do serve.

Mr. English - Do you know if any of them have taken you up on that?

Mr. Nance - We would have to ask Mrs. Bundy. that she answers "no" to that question.

She is the Program Supervisor. â&#x20AC;˘

I see

Mr. English*- Sometime shortly after that hearing, the Board was presented with information about what the concerns were that were raised by the Henry patrons, and it appeared to me that the patrons were talking about one thing and you were talking about another. They had in mind some ex-convicts or something coming in and it sounded like two different programs going on.

Mr. Nance - That question was raised. We do work with all types of disability groups â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the mentally retarded, the physically disabled, the mentally disabled, and we will average from about 25 to 30 people through our center per week.

Mr. Donwerth - I did sit through the presentation by your organization. It was physically handicapped, mentally handicapped; you made no mention in your presentation of ex-convicts or the drug addict that was being rehabilitated or anything else. These were questions that were actually raised by the patrons there. And then you did answer, yes, we do have some ex-convicts; we do have drug addicts. I really believe that because of the honesty in your answering the questions is the reason that the Henry patrons decided that they did not want DISRS in their community. Did you get that feeling? Is not your presentation designed around the mentally and physcially handicapped rehabilitative program, rather than around the ex-convict or the drug addict? You don't really bring some things out in your presentation. You bring out the other. Mr. Nance - When we speak about an ex-felon, we are talking about someone who is emotionally unstable. When we are talking about possibly a restored mentally ill person, we are talking about that kind of category of disability. When we are talking about a drug abuser, we are talking about someone with that category of disability.

Dr. Brown - So you are concerned with all disabilities.

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Mr. English - About the ex-felons, the former drug users, what percentage of recipients of your services do these comprise? Mr. Nance - I don't know that I could answer that off the top of my head. Dr. Brown - I would say that they try to rehabilitate people who need to be rehabilitated, and they deal with all kinds of people that they can work with in a testing program. We just have to decide if we want to rent our building on a lease-sale agreement for this kind of service. I don't know that we need a presentation of their program. If you want that, I will permit for that; but if not, why don't we thank Mr. Nance for being here and ask him to sit down and ask our Att orney to tell us what our protections are in terms of our lease agreement in regard to this, and vote it.

Mr. English - I would like to discuss this just a little bit more, because it does apply to whether I vote yes or no here.

Mr. Donwerth - I don't really feel like the patrons in the Henry area had any objections to DISRS moving into the area, if it were a lease program. They also had no objections to selling the property to DISRS if there was a reversionary clause in there. This belongs to the Welfare Department; is it State, Federal or what?

Mr. Nance - The Rehabilitiative Services Division is State and Federally funded. Mr. Donwerth - Once the building is sold to your organization, then it becomes the property of the State of Oklahoma. Then the State of Oklahoma can change it; they can put anything they want to in there. This was the problem that the people seemed to have that evening, and I think that you will recall that they brought this up, that could they have a reversionary clause in there; that if you wanted to make this a prerelease center or something of this nature, what-protection do we have once the property belongs to you? What protection do we as a community have from what you do with this property? These were the questions, I believe, that were asked you that evening. Of course, we would have to ask our Attorney, but I don't believe we could have a reversionary clause. Dr. Brown - That is a question to ask the Attorney. your questioning, so we can move on?

Mr. English, would you continue

Mr. English - In your present location in the 300 block on Northwest 11th, the people that you serve, have they caused any problems for the community there in the neighborhood?

Mr. Nance - No, we have been in that present location, I believe, for nine years, and in that time I don't believe there has been one incident that called for a law enforcement agency to come to our rescue or the clients' or the neighborhood's rescue. Dr. Brown - I would like to hear from the Attorney in relation to the lease agreement. You might try to respond to Mr. Donwerth's question about any reversionary structure in the lease.

Mr. Bleakley - Basically, what you have is a five-year lease-purchase agreement, and as you noticed in the provisions set forth in the agenda, you are going to be able to terminate thig Ttrc?a any given fiscal year by giving the 60-days notice. So in terms of a reversion, it is probably the best way to handle it, and you avoid the disputes as to whether or not the mechanism has occurred which would revert the property back to you. If you enter into this agreement, you will then have the opportunity each year not to continue it. The only cost of that would be a reimbursement of part of the rental payment for any improvements that were made on it. Then at the end of the last year a deed conveys the interest in the property. So basically what you have got is sort of an understanding that you are leasing this for five years, but it is really a purchase with five equal installments, and the way it is set up provides it to be done legally under the law in that the only obligation that you are entering into each time is for one fiscal year.

Mrs. Hill - After five years, would there be any clause, after it is purchased? Mr. Bleakley - It would be possible to put one in. You understand that this is a negotiated agreement between the administration and DISRS and that if you impose that obligation, it would then go back to the negotiation stage and they may or may not like such a clause in there. Yes, it would be possible to put one in there.

Mr. English - You talk about in case we wanted to terminate the lease-purchase agreement ; could the Board just arbitrarily four years from now, after having received four years of payments from the Welfare Department, then the>Board at that time could say, stop, we do not want to do this, and cancel the lease-purchase agreement? Mr. Bleakley - Yes, by giving a written notice 60 days prior to the beginning of that fifth fiscal year, and you would then also have to reimburse DISRS for the improvements made on the property.

Mr. English - I looked at the lease agreement there and it says that the lease may be terminated by the school district at any time during the lease if DISRS violates any of its terms and provisions.

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R. #uA6 Motion Re Lease Agreement Between District and DISRS on Henry Property Failed cont'd

Mr. Bleakley - The only terms and provisions that they have is to pay you the money and keep it insured. . Mr. English - But suppose they go ahead and pay and they keep it insured, and they have not violated any of the provisions or terms of this agreement, would we then have any grounds to terminate?

Dr. Smith - I think maybe I can help on that. We sent to you two working drafts of items that were really discussed in the sessions with DISRS, and the end product then that your Attorney would be drawing up the actual lease agreement would be in keeping with the terms.of the agenda item. And the agenda item calls for cancellation within 60 days at the end of any fiscal year.

Dr. Brown - Is that the understanding that the Attorney has? same way that Dr. Smith does?

Do you understand the

Mr. Bleakley - Could we have the original question restated? Mr. English - It basically is are we totally free to.arbitrarily terminate this leasepurchase agreement at any time for any reason the Board feels that it wants to do it? Does it have to be because DISRS didn't pay us, or because they didn't keep it insured? Are those the only two reasons, or are we just totally free?

Mr. Bleakley - You have the option at the end of each fiscal year. You have four opportunities after you approve this lease to cancel the lease agreement, and you have to do that by providing written notice 60 days prior to the end of the fiscal year, which would be approximately May 2. So if any year you provided that written notice, then it would terminate the agreement. You would then have to reimburse DISRS for any expenditures that they have made to improve the property. There is also a provision in there, the exact wording is, "This lease may be terminated by the school district at any time during the lease if DISRS violates any of its terms and provisions." The only terms and provisions in the lease are to make the payments, to provide the insurance and keep it in good repair. There are no provisions in there about you will keep in good standing with the community or you will only let certain types of recipients use the programs. Mr. English - That is my concern. In other words, we are tied down to violations of the terms of this contract or lease-purchase agreement. . We are not totally free to arbitrarily terminate it 60 days prior to the end of some fiscal year. Mr. Bleakley - Yes, you are. First of all, under the laws of the State of Oklahoma, you cannot enter into an obligation for more than a fiscal year, and that is why this lease is structured this way. So actually it goes beyond this lease agreement that there is probably an underlining good faith understanding that you are going to not cancel this just arbitrarily and capriciously. But if you wanted, you could. Mr. English - I have got two working.drafts of this proposed agreement, and it says that it is the intention of both parties to consummate the transaction as set out in the last paragraph above, both parties recognizing, however, the technical requirement of the law which prohibits DISRS from obligating funds beyond the current appropriations, which is what you are talking about.

Dr. Brown -â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mr. \English, may I remind you that what we are voting on is the item in the agenda and not on the working draft. Mr. English - But this is not the written agreement either. What I just quoted speaks to what I am going to raise the question about. Is there not a moral obligation involved in all of this, that when you enter into a lease-purchase agreement like this, although you can't really enter into a five-year, lease-purchase agreement, the Board is saying, yes, that is what our intention is to do this thing? Is there not a moral obligation then and are we not committing future Boards to carry forward with this moral obligation? Mr. Bleakley - It would be unlawful for you to impose any legal obligation on future Boards of this nature. It is not a legal enforceable contract. Mr. English - That is true, it is not legal, but I am talking, about a moral question.

Mr. Donwerth - The people in the Henry area stated at the meeting, and the reason there were no more people there, is that they were actually not notified. I understand that the people in the Henry area were notified that this would be on the agenda this evening, and I found out this evening that it was by telephone. I would like to ask Dr. Lunn, how many people in that area were they able to contact by telephone?

Mr. English - Procedurally, I think we should ask the Superintendent.

Dr. Smith - I believe that there were some seven or eight that they were actually able to contact by telephone to notify them of the meeting. I am not sure that any of them are here this evening. They were invited to be present and to spread the word to those others that they visited with. I know some of the names of those people that were visited with by telephone. I am not sure any of them are here.

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Dr. Brown - So that out of the 30 or ko, there were seven or eight notified?

Dr. Smith - Correct. Dr. Brown - Are there any Henry Patrons here?

No, there are not.

Mrs. Hill - In this memo, there were a couple of instances here where it said that they would not lease to them on a temporary basis, and the option to purchase was offered. I was wondering if before we vote, if we would want to maybe ask that a reversionary clause be placed in our lease agreement?

R. #1^6 Motion Re Lease Agreement Between District and DISRS on Henry Property Failed cont'd

Dr. Brown - The Chair would entertain an amendment to this motion requesting that reversionary statement be included.

Mrs. Hill - I would ask the Attorney, is that a good or bad suggestion? Mr. Bleakley - Probably the most effective way to handle it, is if you have found out that you have made a grave mistake, at the end of the fiscal year, although your intentions were good, maybe the judgment might have been bad, to just exercise your option not to renew the thing. If you get into a reversionary clause, first of all, you have got to decide what the event is that is going to revert the interest back to you, and then you have got to have a lawsuit to decide whether or not that actually occurred.

Dr. Brown - I think we have debated this enough. please?

Madam Clerk, would you call the roll,

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted nay; Mr. English voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted nay; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Brown voted aye. Dr. Brown declared that the motion failed. Drâ&#x2013; Smith - For the staff's benefit, may I ask if this is the end of the negotiations with them? Should we cease negotiating and drop this item from further study?

Inquiry Dr. Smith

Mr. English - I think you could go to negotiations some more on the thing, frankly. I think you might find a different vote on a different night. Mrs. Williams -If it is back for reconsideration, I think the vote should be held in abeyance until the entire seven members of the Board are present; like, for example, our President is absent tonight. We know his thinking on the matter but he does not have a vote tonight.

Dr. Brown - The Chair would entertain a motion to reconsider. Mrs. Hill - I move to reconsider at the first meeting of the Board in June (June 6, 1977) the lease-purchase of the Henry School property. Mr. English - Second.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted nay; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted ayef"Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Brown voted aye. Dr. Brown declared that the motion carried.

Mrs. Hill - I would like to suggest that we make a bigger effort than Just the seven or eight phone calls.. This is a concern and I would like to have a little more input from our patrons. Mr. Donwerth - Mr. Bleakley informed us that the best thing to do is to go ahead and look at this through the period of the lease program for four years and then just cancel it if we don't like it. I personally have no feelings on this other than the mandate of the people in the area, and they are not really concerned about the four years. They are worried about after the fifth year, then if there is no reversionary clause, the property is sold. Mirs. Potts - If I understand correctly, the Board is asking the Attorney to return to negotiate this further and to explore a possibility of such a reversionary clause; am I correct?; Mrs. Williams - My vote was to reconsider at the first regular meeting in June. Mrs. Potts - Will we just reconsider what we have here?

Mr. English - It would seem to me that maybe if Mr. Donwerth would work with the Attorney there on the wording for a reversionary clause and come to us at the time we reconsider this thing, he might be able to win the approval of that. Mrs. Williams - I am wondering if we really heard what the Attorney said about reversion ary clauses resulting in lawsuits, etc. That could go on another ten months.

Mr. English - That is the decision for the Board to make at that time.

R. #1H7 Motion to Reconsider the Lease-Purchase of Henry School Property

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Dr. Brown - Let me suggest the possibility of appointing two of you to meet with the Attorney to discuss this so that we might get on with the rest of the agenda. Is there a possibility of that occurring? Who would meet with the Attorney? Mr. Donwerth, would you meet with the Attorney? Mrs. Hill, would you meet with the Attorney? All right.

(Both Mr. Donwerth and Mrs. Hill appeared to agree to meet with the Attorney on the matter.)

STUDY-DISCUSSION Discussion Guidance and Counseling Services

Dr. Smith - We have representatives from the a report on some of the services they render suggestions they see for improving services, selected to make formal presentations by the up by a number of counselors here. Dr. Smith then introduced Ms.

counselors present this evening to present to our pupils, some of these kinds of etc. We have three members who have been organization, and then they are backed

Thelma Parks.

(1) Ms. Thelma Parks, Counselor, U. S. Grant High School and President of the Oklahoma City Guidance Association for 1976-77, gave an overview of the presentations that would be made and spoke regarding the Purposes and Activities of the Oklahoma City Guidance Association.

(2) Ms. Loretta Green, Counselor, Northwest Classen High School, addressed the Board on Experiences and Concerns of Counselors, K through 12. (3) Ms. Judy Legg, Counselor, Star Spencer High School, presented information on Special Projects Initiated by Counselors. Following thapresentations, Dr. Brown asked that the three presenters come to the microphone to respond to any questions the Board might have. Members of the Board inquired: Mrs. Williams - Ms. Legg mentioned clerical support for middle and high school counselors. What about the elementary counselors? They seem to have an awful lot of human beings to cover; too many.

Ms. Legg - I think their primary concern right now is their ratio. I understand that the middle schools do have a proposal which they are ready to submit to Dr. Brothers also concerning some clerical help. Mrs. Potts - I am wondering about this new Public Law 9^-1H2; who is going to have the responsibility of evaluating the emotional component? In other words, we will be responsible for providing either the guidance services or a referral for a student that has an emotional difficulty, and I am wondering who will have the responsibility of evaluating on that component for a child? I understand that many years ago our school system had a resident psychologist who was available for counselors throughout the district to consult with regarding a particular problem; that the scope seemed larger than their experience or their time, and then as the result there was a feeling of being able lo draw on some outside expertise. I am wondering if 'you see this as having any benefit, particularly, since we are going to start.being held responsible in this respect under the law? More specifically, if we had a consulting psychologist available, how much benefit would that be? Ms. .Green - I think it would help, but I believe maybe Dr. Peters would be better able to answer that than us.

Dr. Frances Peters, Coordinator of Pupil Assessment and Placement, responded: The children who are considered for placement in the programs for the emotionally disturbed; There are there is a procedure set up by the Assessment and Placement Department, There is a staffing six qualified, certified school psychologists in this department, held which is started by usually the classroom teacher and the parent, or the principal but there is a staffing to which the current teacher, the parent, anyone he or she wishes to bring; Christine Wood, who is head of elementary counselors, myself, the psychometrists, someone who makes an observation in the classroom; all of these people are involved in a staffing. And then the consensus of this group is considered and that: child is then recommended for placement or whatever. Other services might be advisable at that particular time. There is always a counselor there.

Mrs. Potts - Are counselors encouraged to do that? Dr. Peters - A counselor is at the staffing; usually, the counselor who has counseled with the student, the counselor who is assigned to the school where the child is currently going; the teacher, the principal, the parent, in addition to the head of counselors, usually two school psychologists, because I am there as a coordinator, and then the observation in the classroom is made by a certified school psychologist before the staffing meets together. After the staffing has been set up, then the school psychologist goes and observes the child in the classroom. That is the current procedure.

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Dr. Brown - Mrs. Potts, do you want to make a statement of what you think needs to he?

Mrs. Potts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; From talking with the people who had "been involved in the situation many years ago, my feeling was that it had worked very well having a clinical psychologist to he ahle to confer with. I don't know that it is because someone who is out in practice, that their experiences are different. I have heard many of our counselors talk about various psychologists such as Vernon Sisney being very helpful; that they are working with these kinds of things all the time and that if you had someone like that available to refer to, that the insight you might gain might be really helpful. I am really hot talking about placement now. I am just talking about in terms of a specific problem situation. Dr. Brown - If you get a kid who comes in and he is really disturbed or he has got some problems, say bedwetting; and you don't know what to do with it, who do you call? How do you get psychological information when a child is disturbed? How do you approach that problem? Do you have any resources to call? What would you do? Ms. Legg - In the Star Spencer area we are fortunate that Tri-City worked very closely with us, and we do refer. If the student cannot get out to the Center to see them, they, will see the student in our building. I think most of the counselors in the system use different referral places, according to the parents' needs and where they think that they would be receptive to going. Parent-Child on North Lincoln is referred heavily to. Drâ&#x2013; Brown - Would it be helpful .if we had a psychiatrist consultant or clinical psychologist on the staff with whom you could pick up the telephone at a time and call and say, look, I have seen this person; these are the characteristics of his behavior; what do you think this is; what do you think I ought to do? Ms. Legg - I think that we would be overwhelmed, as one person on the staff. I think that we have so many that we refer out, that he could Tielp us with our referrals.

Dr. Brown - But you do think that would be a valuable kind of person to have around, or service to have available.

Mrs. Potts - I wasn't aware that counseling services weren't being provided in the school. I remember that suggestion came out of a meeting in the Star Spencer area a couple of years ago, and it seems to me that idea has merit for other secondary schools. I was wondering if that, is happening anywhere else, where the community agencies are providing personnel to come into the school?

Ms. Legg - If we request it, they will come. There aren't very many counseling centers scattered around town. There is one in Edmond. There is one in southside. There is one in Bethany; then there is Mid-Del and there is Tri-City that Youth Services will provide. Dr. Brown - It seems to me that one of the things that comes out of this is that you have been very careful to refer to yourselves as counselors, as people providing guidance services. And then you described in a very thorough way a whole collection of guidance services which you provide; among those, one of which is individual or personal counseling or some group counseling. But obviously your job is much larger than individual counselling, and, in fact, may preclude very much individual counseling going on. As I listen to the list of things, I can't see you having much time for very many 30-minute therapy sessions, if you were trained to do that.

Ms. Green - This is what we have been saying all the time.

Dr. Brown - I know that, but I think that this is a position kind of problem that we as a school system have to deal with, is what, do we want a counselor to be? And I think that is part, of what we are getting at here, as to what do we want? Do we want guidance services? Do we want counselors? Can we provide both, or must we stick with guidance services and go ahead and say no,- we are not going to be able to do the counseling; we are going to have to refer it or let it go? Is that what we are going to have to do? I think these are very important questions about counseling. Mrs. Potts - I am not sure that there is a clear-cut point of demarcation between both skills and responsibilities in the field of counseling. I have heard more than one counselor comment that people don't really know oftentimes who has what skills and who doesn't, because everyone who works in this area at all is called a counselor. I am wondering if there is a lot of crossing over of responsibilities and if fully utilizing the skills of a counselor, we don't need to more carefully define your jobs.

Ms. Legg - I think your comments come from the session when you came to the discussion group with the Guidance Association. And it was discussed at that time by several counselors that there are many in the system called counselors, when they actually do not have the same certification that counselors representing tonight have. And this oftentimes confuses the public, when everybody is termed a counselor.

Discussion Guidance and Counseling Services cont'd

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Discussion Guidance and Counseling Services - cont'

Mrs. Potts - It strikes me that that is something that maybe we ought to be working out in the future. There.were a couple of things that came up at the meeting too, that I would like to bring out that you all haven't brought out. One of them was that elementary counselors, instead of covering five schools, they would like to have even one day of the week that they could pick up on schools where there seemed to be special problems , rather than having to wait to the time when they are due to go back to that school agair. I felt that that was a significant suggestion from the elementary counselors.

Mrs. Williams - I would just like to know.in general what is the acceptable required ratio per pupil for good counseling services on a secondary level and on an elementary level? I don't see how anybody getâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counseled in the elementary schools, really. Ms. Parks - Ideally, we would like to see 250 pupils per counselor, and North Central recommends that.

Ms. Adella Smith, elementary counselor, stated from the audience that the State recommends H00 pupils per counselor on the elementary level. Mrs. Potts - I recognize that in all counseling we can'd do what ideally we would like to, just because of budgetary constraints, but I am thinking of making the next step of trying to move a little forward in doing a better job, and elementary-wise, the main thing that I really heard was the need even to provide one day out of five for a counselor to go back to a school where there seemed to be a specific problem, rather than having to wait to have that week to repeat. Was there something that seemed to be a larger concern that you felt for elementary counselors?

Ms. Phillis Newell, elementary counselor, stated: Our only complaint really is that we have such a large volume of students. All of us have five schools and a few of us have six. So this means that when you have six schools, maybe you have to go every other time. We would like to base it on the number of students in the building. I have two schools with a population of over 500, and I am only able to go into those buildings once a week. And it has presented a great problem, because the teachers have said, can't you come back on Friday, or can't you come back on Thursday. And I have to say no, I am sorry, that I have to stick by my schedule. We are flexible in that if we are needed___ ; for instance, if I go to.one building on Monday and they say next week, canyou possibly come on Thursday, I will say yes, and I will change my schedule around so I am able to go to that school on that particular day. We try to make it to meet the needs of the teachers, and of course the students, number one. But if the teacher's need is to help interpret test scores to the parents or something like this, we are always more than happy to change the days to help them better.

Mrs. Potts - How do you see paraprofessionals, volunteers being able to help you do more of what you were trained for? What areas could you be freed of or helped by such a person?

Ms. Newell - I feel that it is possible in elementary that they could be of value. Ms. Carolyn Wakely, secondary counselor, responded: I think this is an area that we need to do some more exploring in, that we could utilize more help. I know at the National Convention, there were several sessions on peer counseling, and I believe Rachel Sass on the middle school level is wanting to have a pilot project, and may already be wording on that, in working with youngsters in helping with their own peer group. I do think that we could utilize some more help in this area for those of us that are actually in the positions.

Mrs. Potts - Are you talking about other adults who could' help? Ms. Wakely - Yes. Mrs. Potts - I think that is a big responsibility; peer counseling really needs someone well trained, working with the group.

Ms. Wakely - Yes, I think there would have to be some inservice and some very definite training programs to prepare them and some supervision of the youngsters that would be working with the other youngsters. Dr. Brown - If I remember the study which was just being completed right after I came on the Board, I don't remember very many good comments from counselors about the paraprofessional, at least the community project counseling pilot that we have tried over the years. Was I incorrect in that?

Ms. Wakely - But I think if we had more time and were released more to work with them and help train them, I think it would be a different situation. I think that we could offer some skills in helping prepare them to work with us and with our students. Now we are so involved with so many tasks and pulled into so many different directions, you know that that would be one more thing pulling onus. If we had some more release time to work in this area, I think our skills could be utilized in helping people to work with us and with our students. We feel like we have some expertise in this area that we could utilize.

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Mrs* Potts - One of the things we considered in recent meetings was the possibility of training modules for volunteers where they would be trained to do a specific job as part of their inservice. Do you see potential merit in setting up a training module as to ways that a volunteer can help a counselor, say elementary and secondary?

Ms. Wakely - Are you referring to, say, the Helping Hands program of volunteers? I could see that as a viable possibility.

Yes,

Dr. Brown - It seems to me that you have to be very careful about the rights of privacy. Counselors have certain protections under the law, and the school does, that a paraprofessional, even a fairly well trained paraprofessional wouldn't have, coming into the system. But I think something could be designed.

Ms. Wakely - I might just mention that the PTA in a couple of the schools will come in and help us with some clerical things and enrollment procedures which is a great help in freeing us to work with the students.

Mrs. Williams - I was wondering if there could be some effective utilization of upper level secondary students taking them out of study hall, that could be trained to do some clerical help? But then of course, I know they could get in your way too. But could these be used effectively with a little training? Ms. Wakely - Yes. Also, I think some Student Council groups have also had some volunteer time where they have worked and have gone into some schools and helped.

Mr. English - I wondered if anybody had put the pencil to the cost of secretarial help for the counselors, the programs you are proposing? What kind of a cost projection do you have on that?

Dr. Smith - I believe it goes almost without exception that every principal this year in their budget hearing made a request of this nature, and I know it will be calculated or will be involved. I think it would not be too difficult to say one secretary for each of the middle schools and high schools, multiplied by the average salary of a secretary would get the secretarial cost per se, as far as the salary; and then there would be the cost for equipment and all, if it is not now present. Dr. Lindley, I believe this was also presented in negotiations last year, wasn't it? Do you happen to recall the cost on that? Dr. Lindley indicated that he did not recall the cost considered.

Mr. English - What about the cost of lowering the load on the elementary counselors? Dr. Smith - I think that also was proposed, and I don't recall the figure. When you start lowering either teacher-pupil ratio or counselor-pupil ratio, then you do get involved in considerable cost. But that can be calculated. Again, if you are saying 700 students on the elementary level and we have some. 15,000 students there approximately on the grade levels that I believe we are talking about, divided by the U00, that would have to be information we would have to cover. Mr. English - I am wondering if we could have some figures prepared for us, please, sort of step by step. If they are covering one for five schools, could you cut that to one to four ST&hpols or one to three, so xe could take a look and see what these various eosts would be? We may not be able to accomplish everything that is wanted and everything that is ideal in one year, but if we start down the road, one step at a time, we might be able to reach it in five years or something. I understand the competition for the money there, whether you are going to increase pay or are you going to lower the pupil-teacher ratio, or are you going to lighten the burden on the counselors, and those are all very worthwhile projects. I would endorse every one of them. But the money has to be there, and those all three are in competition with each other for the money.

Mr. Donwerth - We have, I believe, 15 elementary counselors now for 73 schools and Dunbar.Center; is that correct? If we decreased their load by 20%, that would come to three more counselors and that would give us the every four days instead of five. What would it cost us for three more elementary counselors?

Dr. Brown - That is the kind of information that Paul is asking for, and I think it is very apropos, ' It also appears to me that the evaluation instrument which they have initiated, which is an objective instrument, ought to be part of the process too. I think we as a system must face realistically what we want the counselor to be and to do. We ought not to approach it from how many counselors or how many students, but we ought to reevaluate the task. We ought to be realistic about what we want them to do, and after we have decided that, if we want to change the role, then at that point it is time to say what it is going to take for us to do what we want to do as a Board. I see this just as in facility planning or anything else. I see this as a major kind of undertaking in the planning for the school system in the next year or so,.and I admire the counselors for being willing to subject themselves to an objective report in their own counseling structure, because they are going to look at some things they may not want to look at, and hear some things about themselves. In the effort of trying to get at a better job, I appreciate what they are doing.

Discussion Guidance and Counseling Services cont'd

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Discussion Guidance and Counseling Services - contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Mrs. Potts - I would like to raise the question related to that too, and that is, is there some kind of inservice provided for principals so that they will have a good understanding of what should be involved then in evaluating counselors?

Dr. Smith - Are you saying are principals inserviced on utilization of counselors? Mrs. Potts - I think there are a lot of different perceptions by principals of what a counselor should be and should do, and I have not seen this instrument yet. Dr. Smith - I believe the instrument that we are referring to here was an evaluation of the services of the counselor that is going to be conducted by the Research and Evaluation Services Department.

Mrs. Potts - Are principals not a part of this? Dr. Smith - I don't recall that there were any specifics <as such, involved. The normal procedure is an organization desiring to have an evaluation or an assessment, would work with the representatives that are drawing together the instrument or the designing of the study. Ms. Wakely - The instrument we.are discussing is an evaluation of the total guidance services program on the high school level, and not setting up an evaluation of individual counselors per se. The first step is to look at the total program of what is expected of us; what people feel that we should be doing; our evaluation of ourselves as counselors in the program, but not the format for an individual evaluation of each counselor per se.

Mrs. Potts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Am I correct in understanding that principals do evaluate all the rest of the staff in their schools except for the counseling staff? Ms. Wakely - There is no formal evaluation by individual counselors by the principals. Other staff members are evaluated.

Dr. Brown - I think that a lot of this information, other than to get it piecemeal, we might be able to get from the Guidance Services itself, as information to the Board. Ms. Newell - The elementary counselors are evaluated by every principal that represents their building. Then we meet with our assistant coordinator and sit down and look at what the principals have said about us, and then we talk in terms of what we can do to better our program the following year. Then we are evaluated by our assistant coordinator.

Ms. (Adella) Smith - Of course, the evaluations are designed not to evaluate the individual counselors, but the programs. .Our programs are setup where principals are held accountable for the success or the failure, and we don't like to look at it in terms of failures, but the progress of the programs. Their responsibility is as great as ours in trying to implement the guidance program on the elementary level. So it is a two-way thing, and it is not really to evaluate an individual counselor, but the program, and it is done together with the principal and the counselor. Mrs. Potts level?

counselors oppose having a principal evaluate them on the secondary

The counselors indicated that they did not oppose being evaluated by a principal.

Mrs. Hill - What about our middle schools; what is the ratio there? We said on the elemenary level it was 1 to H00, and on the high school level it was 1 to 250; so what is the ratio for the middle school?

The counselors replied that it is the same for the middle school and high school, one counselor to H00 pupils.

Dr. Brown - I would like' to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Parks and all of the counselors who have really come down to give support. Mrs. Potts and I, particularly, have been very interested in trying to get a hold Of what we think is a serious problem in the system, which is your problem, because we think that facilitative area that you talked about is one of the most important areas in the system. We are not quite sure of what we think it ought to look like. I think the struggle that we have listened to here this evening indicates that we don't know, and it is a struggle. I personally hope that this is something that we at the Central Office level and at the Board level will treat seriously, and attack in many specific ways in the next year for some tight recommendations to come back to us. I think it will take a while to do that, but I certainly hope that occurs. Remarks Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith - If I may, I would respond that I did express commendations and appreciation to the Guidance Association for requesting a research, and referred it on with the notation and advised them of such that I thought this would have a high priority, and I certainly would again commend them for their willingness to participate in this third party evaluation exercise.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion made "by Mr. English and.seconded Uy Mrs. Williams at the meeting of the Board, May 16, 1977, for consideration at the meeting of the Board, May 23, 1977:

"I would move that the Board adopt this policy statement on curriculum adoption." CURRICULUM ADOPTION

Motion, on Policy Statement on Curriculum Adoption Deferred Until Next Meeting

"A dynamic instructional program requires ongoing alteration in the curriculum and courses of study. "It is the policy of the Board that no course of study shall he eliminated or new course added without approval of the Board, nor shall any sharp alteration or reduction of a course of study he made without such approval.

"New programs and courses of study shall not he acted upon hy the Board until the meeting following their presentation hy the Administration, that Board members may have an opportunity to review the proposed program and receive input from patrons, students and staff." Mr. English - I would like to defer action on this motion until the next Board meeting, at which time, I would assume that there is going to be a full Board here. Dr. Brown - We can do that by consensus of the Board.

Members of the Board agreed. Dr. Brown - All right, we will carry that over until the next Board meeting.

Mrs. 'Potts - Before we abandon the subject, I think that there maybe needs to be some questions asked about this that can in the ensuing weeks possibly be addressed, and among the questions that I had related to; what actually constitutes a course of study? What is a sharp alteration or reduction? Are we talking about content? Are we talking about change in title of courses? At what point are we really saying the Board should be involved in determination of curriculum? An example was given to me that the Board of Regents does approve the course schedule as to our universities and colleges, but it is on the basis of just a like description of courses. Is that the kind of thing that we are referring to here; whether we are talking about a sentence or two descriptioi of a course that is proposed as a change? Dr. Brown - What Mrs. Potts is trying to do is raise some questions that need to be answered in the discussion.

Mr. English - I think she and I can probably communicate. Dr. Brown - Is there a possibility then and sending it to us through our packet

of giving us some information, writing it out so that we can evaluate it also?

Mr. English - Sure. Nfy phone line most to can ask any questions.

of the time is open, and anybody

that wants

Dr. Brown - We will carry this over until the next Board meeting and it will be debated at that time. I also would hope that the staff would have opportunity to reflect their concerns to the Superintendent and that "they -would do so as candidly as possible.

NEW BUSINESS Mr. English - A couple of weeks ago we had a presentation from the State Vo-Tech Advisory Committee that gave a report to us, and I am anxious that we have some staff response to the Board on that. I am wondering when can we anticipate that? Dr. Smith - The Vocational Office has a copy of that, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the stage of that review is. I can check on that.

Mr. English - I noticed it wasn't on the list of things pending, and I thought we ought to get it on that list. Another thing is the letter from DISRS on the Culbertson property, wanting to know if we would like to sell. I have some feelings about that, particularly, to sell right now, and I would hope the Board wouldn't want to get into that at this time, until the Long-Range Planning Committee has had an opportunity to take a look at the overall system. It is an ideal location there by the Medical Center; if you wanted some sort of a magnet school involving medicine, that would be a beautiful location for that. Although it is a rather old building, it is a good location. So I am wondering how we, as a Board, should handle that. I can make a motion now that the Board ask the Superintendent to tell DISRS that we would like to defer action on that proposal until after the Long-Range Planning Committee comes back with a report.

Dr. Brown - I would entertain such a motion. I have to agree with you. I think that we ought not to be selling property that the Long-Range Planning Committee might

Inquiry Mr. English

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 23, 1977 - CONT'D Dr. Brown cont'd

recommend that we use at a later time.

Mr. English - And it is an occupied Building. For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

Mr. English continued: I would move that the Board ask the Superintendent to notify the Welfare Department that the Board will hold in abeyance its question about the possible sale of the Culbertson property until the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee has made its recommendations to the Board. Mrs. Potts - Second.

Dr. Brown - It will be held over for action next week.

HEARINGS

The following persons addressed the Board: (1)

Mary Hepp - Teacher

(2)

Robert Thompson - Teacher

Both Ms. Hepp and Mr. Thompson spoke regarding what they considered an excessive amount of paper work involved in the filling out of Accountability forms by classroom teachers, and asked that the Board give some consideration to this activity. Following Ms. Hepp's remarks, Mrs. Potts inquired: I would just like to really back her up. I have seen examples of the heavy load of paper work. I recognize that staff have done the best they know how in terms of trying to put into specifics a system of accountability, but I kind of can't help but likening it to someone who has gotten all tangled up like a mummy in paper work to the point that they can't go anywhere. And I would not for a second back off of our need to be accountable. But I think probably from this point on we are going to have to really restrict ourselves in terms of our paper expectations of our employees, because I do feel that it is getting out of hand. I don't know what can be done; that is not my field really, but I think that something does need to be done.

Mrs. Hill - I have heard it as being something out of hand in seeing what has to be done. Who is requiring this on accountability? I remember a couple of years ago this was the goal of the Accountability Committee to cut it down. Where is this report coming from? Dr. Brown. - I have been apprised of this, and evidently a number of us have. May I suggest that due to the lateness of the evening, that the staff give us kind of a formal report of the amount of paper work and to suggest some alternatives, or at least begin to formulate some alternatives for us. I know that this is a concern of a number of the staff, and I wonder if that is possible, Dr. Smith, perhaps in the near future to bring those concerns to us in some kind of formal way so that we understand? â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Smith - Ms. Hepp mentioned; we do have a committee of teachers working, I believe, with Dr. Lindley and other members of the staff on this very problem. I think we have some questions that we must ask ourselves. Are we referring to the paper work as the result of Accountability? Are we referring to the paper work as the result of our Goals and Objectives activities? Are we referring to paper work involved as PL 9^-1^2?. Are we talking about paper work as the result of information asked by our Central Office Department? Or is it a combination of all of these things? Ms. Hepp - What we are asking is that the Board be made aware of really the amount. I think once they do, once you are aware of the amount, that perhaps you will be a little more helpful in getting it cut down.

Dr. Brown - You recognize that we have got a.problem that has to be met, and you are asking us to meet it? Ms. Hepp - We are asking the Board's help.

ADJOURNMENT

R. #1U8 Ad,j ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs.. WJyJiams-.~_._0n roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill/votqa. aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Brown voted aye. / Dy. ...Brown declaredzhat the motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the" Cl.er^'s t5ff;

ATTESTp

/?/' ' Clerk

Approved the 6th day of June, 1977-

Curriculum Monroe Marshall Garden Oaks

Pierce

Cap. Hill Sr. Hayes

Northwest Classen Davis

Edgemere Cap. Hill Jr.

Leonice Driggs

Joenita Elijah

Berniece Foster

Mona Fowler

Noba French

Doris Gray

Bernis Greer

Gertrude Helms

Waleah Hornsby

Jessie Jude

Counselor

Primary

Intermediate

Nurse

Intermediate

Commerce

Kindergarten

Intermediate

English

Kindergarten

Consultant

Reading

ASSIGNMENT

EARLY RETIREMENTS 1976-77

Noree Clegg

/ w Taft

Ollie Carver

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL

NAME

1201 N.E. 15, OKC 73117

6001 N. Brookline, OKC 73112

505 N.W. 20, OKC 73103

2531 N.W. 45, OKC 73112

3709 Mt. Pleasant, Midwest City 73110

2820 N.W. 34, OKC 73112

1230 N.W. 47, OKC 73118

1328 N.W. 103, OKC 73114

3224 N.W. 24, OKC 73107

2313 N.W. 49, OKC 73112

1408 N.E. 34, OKC 73111

3408 N.W. 22, OKC 73107

ADDRESS

YEARS IN SYSTEM

RETIREES - 1976-77

EARLY RETIREMENTS NAME

SCHOOL

Richard Krueger

Cap. Hill Sr.

Hazel Mackey

Hillcrest

Darlene McLeod.

Grant

Nettie Metheny

Star-Spencer

Marjorie Miller

Northeast

Lila Pelley

Eisenhower

Blanche Poore

Personnel

Lois Rogers

Volunteer Office

Marguerite Russ

Columbus

Brown Scott

Northeast

Edison Vaughn

Cap. Hill Sr.

Wanda Webster

Linwood

YEARS IN SYSTEM

ASSIGNMENT

ADDRESS

Counselor

1424 N.W. 104 Terr., OKC 73114

Primary

1541 S.W. 56, OKC 73119

Language Arts

4405 Woods Dr., OKC 73111

English

8906 N. Douglas, Spencer 73084

Language Arts

2205 W. Eubanks, OKC 73112

English

2809 N.W. 47, OKC 73112

Roving Sub

2221 S.W. 29, OKC 73107

Coordinator

2512 Denniston Dr., OKC 73107

Primary

1354 Magdalena, OKC 73119

Science

1401 N.W. 102, OKC 73111

Vocational

2401 Glenhaven, Midwest City 73110

Kindergarten

2712 N.W. 42, OKC 73112

14 18

22 22

307 S. Mercedes, Norman 73069 Rt. 3, Box 61Q, Yukon 73099

2745 Cashion Place, OKC 73112 6517 S. Barnes, OKC 73159

3604 N. Terry, OKC 73111 9809 Chesterton, OKC 73120

4204 N. Drexel, OKC 73112

Math

Reading

Nurse

Counselor Principal Principal Principal

Jefferson Cap. Hill M.

Hlth. Dept. Southeast

Creston Hills

Linwood Madison

Mr. Francis Garbarino

Mrs. Maudie Hamm

Mrs. Beulah Kail

Mrs. Anna G. Kellogg

Mr. Anderson J. Lonian

Mr. Darrell McFeaters

Miss Lena McKee

2509 N.W. 29th St., OKC 73112

Science

Cap. Hill M.

Mr. Charles Eagin

2728 N.W. 58th St., OKC 73112

Intermediate

Wilson

Mrs. Gertrude deFreese

1900 N.E. 54th St., OKC 73111

Math & S.S.

Roosevelt

Mr. Lewis Burton

]

)

5616 N. Timberlane, OKC 73111

Intermediate

Longfellow

â&#x2013; !

Mrs. Sibyl Burke

ADDRESS

ASSIGNMENT

YEARS IN SYSTEM

SCHOOL

CERTIFICATED RETIREES 1976-77

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NAME

RETIREES - 1976-77

CERTIFICATED RETIREES

NAME

SCHOOL

Mrs. Mary Moulder

Truman

Mrs. Hazel Belle Perry

Admin. Bldg.

Mrs. Velma Petree

Columbus

Mrs. Doris Rector

Pierce

Mrs. D.Marietta Steelman

Bodine

Mrs. Anna Stevens

Shields Heights

Miss Ruth Wooten

Moon

Mrs. Manon Zurline

Hayes

YEARS IN SYSTEM

ASSIG NMENT

ADDRESS

Principal

1125 N.E. 14th St., OKC 73117

Psychometrist

3416 N.W. 46th St., OKC 73112

Kindergarten

1500 S.W. 43rd St., OKC 73119

Intermediate

3117 N. Roff, OKC 73112

Kindergarten

1401 Bella Vista, Edmond 73034

Special Educ.

119 N. Division, Arcadia 73007

Math

1712 N. Indiana, OKC 73106

Primary

1604 S.W. 41st St., OKC 73119

24 14

6835 N.W. 30

2716 N.W. 33 2425 N.E. 17

1421 N.W. 39

Primary

Kindergarten Director Kindergarten

Coolidge

Rockwood Washington Center Rancho Village

NAME

Elaine F. Wood

Mary Christine Drake

Alphonzo Pyle

Elizabeth Garnett

YEARS IN SYSTEM

ADDRESS

ASSIGNMENT

-3-

SCHOOL

EARLY RETIREMENTS

RETIREES - 1976-77

NON CERTIFIED RETIREES

1976-1977

Transportation Name

Position

Address

yrs in system

Doy Seaton

Drayage

3125 SE 16th

Otis Lynch

Leadman Garage

1503 SE 65th

James Berry

Bus Driver

Rt. 1 Box 389

Homer Deviney

Leadman Welder

917 SW 50th

Clifton Taylor

Carpenter

432 9 Woods Drive

William R. Turner

Carpenter

112 5 Meta

Patrolman

42 0 West Hill

Kathryn Chenoweth

Elem. Prin. Sec.

517 NW 47th

Carolyn McKinnon

Inter. Accountant

Maintenance

Security James Carson Clerical

Ad. Bldg.

4 329 NW 49th

Custodial

Lucian Choate

Star Spencer Fireman

1213 N. Pine

Clifford C. Conner

Area. Sup.

3213 S. Meta

Lester Enochs

Cap. Hill Sr.

3108 S. Bdwy.

Clovis Gentry

NW Classen Floorman

333 3 NW 27th

Colonel Hill

Lee Floorman

3216 NE 13th

Chester Howard

Carver Head Custodian

2420 SW 33rd

H. O. Kemp

Area Sup.

1301 NE. 53rd

Rayfield Morgan

Adm. Bldg. Rif. Floorman

1712 Highland Dr.

James Talley

Roosevelt Fireman-Floorman

532 NW 43rd

James VI. Woods

Adm. Bldg. Floorman

2617 NE 20th

Floorman

CLASS ROLL Adams, Darla Jayne Anderson, Jerald W. Armbrister, Steve Odell Armstrong, Paula Yvonn Arnott, Jenny Ann Austin, Helen N. Avriett, William C. Barrett, Walter C. Battles, Lisa Coral Bennett, Teresa Elaine Bergeron, Wendy Marie Bilberry, Jerome P. Blanchard, Linda Bland, Ouido Joyce Bowie, Calvin Dennis Brent, Harold Eugene Browder, Dorothy L. Burns, Rodney Burton, Mark LaRay Butler, Kenneth Byers, Patricia Caddell, Sharon Chappell, Lyle Chulsuwan, Rosemary Clanahan, Kathy Clayton, Sheri Ann Cogburn, Debra Lajean Cooper, Jewel Cooper, Sharon Denise Dansby, Debbie Dennis, Norma Doefler, Gregory Drake, Beverly Dawn Dulan, Linda Gayle Duncan, Herman Wayne Ervin, Lonnie Faught, Timothy Feistel, Mark Alan Fields, Patricia K. Finley, Velma Dean Fisher, David Alan Flud, Tammy Gaines, Dennis Carl Gray, Mark Hale, Ricky Loyle

Hall, Donald Eugene Harmon, Shirley Ann Harris, Rhonda Elaine Hayden, Pier Angeli Henderson, Samuel Ray Hines, Matthews/ Holt, Leo / Holland, Kenneth Hopkins, Renalda Vasha Hornsby, Linda Howard, Eleanor Howard, Jon M. Howard, Patricia Hubbard, Gregory Anthony Hughey, Kathy Jean Hunter, Barbara Hunter, Richard Brad Ingram, Ludie Darnell Jackson, Terri James, Rhonda Loraine Johnson, Janet Sue Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Sheral Marie Jones, Timothy Paul Kinney, Jacqueline M. Kirk, Debra Kirkpatrick, Clifton Keith Koskie, Kelly Lavelett, Laura Ann Lewis, Billy Wayne Logan, Linda Love, DeLana Lovett, Jamie Louise McCarty, Steven W. McDonald, Charles Earl McIntosh, Regina McLaughlin, Joann Sue Macon, Nazella Matthews, Vaughn Mendoza, Lenora Morgan, Shelia Murdock, Larry John Myers, Adrian Nissen, Linda Kay Norfleet, Debra LaVon

CLASS ROLL continued Bell, Loyce Jeanette Belless, Donna Brown, Patricia Ann Burk, John D. Carroll, Judy Kay Collins, Teri L. Fortune, Felecia Anita Gill, Donald Hubert Hey, Cindy Hunter, Josephine Jackson, Lonetta Jackson, Vanita Johnson, Ray Charles Longman, Deborah Grant

Snyder, Ronnie Eugene Spotwood, Charles Ray Thompson, Barbara Tipton, Imogene Tucker, Nauvia Wadley, Carla Sue Walker, Loyce Warner, Adena Lynn Whisenhunt, Randell Edgar Whiteman, Taylor R. M. Williams, Keith Damon Williams, Sherri J. Wilson, Beverly Jean Wulff, Ronnie York, Ana Lee

TINKER FIELD GRADUATES Allen, Wilfred Betten, John D. Bollinger, Floyd D. Burns, Odis C. Bush, Edward L. Clonts, Douglas W. Colunga, Amador Nmi Cothran, John W. DeCardenas, Roberto I. Dooley, Roger W. Forde, John T. Gilbertson, James R. Gridley, Roger F.

Haberly, Robert Arthur Lucas, Tommy McMurray, John B. Markham, Joe L. Melton, Charlie J. Rabatin, Ralph D. Rakonza, Dennis Rodriguez, Roman Slye, Douglas E. Swart, Randall J. Taubin, James O. Wallace, William D.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977

Nunley, Thomas Oliver, Anita Kaye Pack, Donald Clyde Panick, Shirley A. Pekrul, Nicholes Bruce Perkins, Janet Denise Plummer, Laura Plunkett, Walter Neal Pride, Carol Reed, Linda Ringwald, Calvin Roberts, Evelyn Rogers, Charles Ellis Sanders, Michael Ray Serrano, Margarito

Martin, Tonya Mercer, Susan Aclifta Moore, LeRoy George Neff,Richard Padgett, Kenneth I. Palmatary, Peggy Parker, Ricky Pinto, Tessie Marie Ray, Steven Renfrow, John Ritter, Edward Thompson, Raney Wilson, Sharon

CLASS OF 1977 John Darrell Akey Jerry N. Anderson Neal Robert Anderson Cynthia Elaine Armstrong Darrell Boyd Baker Dennis L. Baker Elray Barber Darvin Barclay Mark Lynn Barragar Tommy E. Beck Donna Diane Bell Tammie Berry Donald Eugene Bigelow Nancy Bingham Leonard Bishop Cherie Booker Hubert Bowie Tommy Boyett Gerald Brand Penny Brannon Armedean Brown Leonardo Brown Goy L. Buchanan Ricky L. Buchanan Sandra Buie Tammy Burger Ronnie Burgess Kenneth R. Burns Stephen Cagle

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977 CONT'D

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Sherri D. Davenport Bobby Wayne Davis Sherry Davis Timothy Howard Dickson Ardith Ann Dillier Jimmy F. Dodson Willie Lee Dotson Jack D. Doucet Etta F. Douglas Brenda Cathleen Duncan Nancy Carol Dunkin Tracey Dunn Carolyn Sue Durant Darrell Bruce Eagleberger Cynthia M. Earls Kathryn Lynn Earnest Ernest Eugene Eason Wilford K. Edmond Gay Lynn Edwards Nannette Marie Factor Jackie Lee Fagan Paul K. Ferguson Karmey 0. Fillmore Vincent Lawrence Fisher Mary Lou Fletcher

Lafe Cain Darrell Caldwell Tim Callahan Johnna Garey Robert Carmack Terry Carmack Karen Carter Shelia D. Carter Theresa Ann Carter Tena Cary Brenda Clark Deborah Diane Clark Larry G. Clark Russell E. Clark Pamela Clay David Lee Clary Larry Wayne Clary Jean Ellen Clement Richard Paul Coggins Wesley Trent Colbert David W. Conley Wesley Scott Cook Gayla L. Coon Gail A. Cooper Gary Lynn Corley Monica Jo Corona Jack D. Cotton Laveda M. Cratin Darrell Richard Cudjoe

Daryl Monroe Jackson Gina LaNette Jackson Theresha M. Jackson William R. Jackson Goree Leon James Cheryl A. Jefferson Frank A. Jimenez Douglas Owen Johns Kurtis Johns Nikki Sue Johnsen Ella Maria Johnson John Anthony Johnson Paula Anita Johnson Jimmy Dale Jones Lewis E. Jones Lucinda Jones Pernell D. Jones Tellus Kelley Thomas D. Kelley Sherman D. Kennedy Curtiss Dale Larkins Kenneth Dell Lee Leroy Leftwich Robert McAllister Michael McClellon

Dana S. Floyd Kenneth Eugene Foster Helene Y. Freeman Linda Marie Frye Nelson Fuller Mike W. Fulmer Andrea Galindo Christina L. Garcia Vincen Johnny Garcia Leanna J. Gatton Phil Bernard Gay Tammie E. Gilbert Paula Ruth Glasgow Gary Eldon Goll Debra R. Graham Denise E. Graham Annette L. Greesham Marc Allen Hanan Robert A. Hankins Tina Rene Harper Jonni H. Hawk Rita M. Haywood Anthony D. Henderson Anthony Roy Henry Lonnie D. Henry Ana M. Hernandez Gayla D. Hink Linda Gayle Hood Allen Jerome House Danny G. Householder Pamela Ruth Houston Susie J. Huddleston

Lori J. Page Bob K. Parker Elizabeth L. Parker Marcia J. Parrott Ray Perkins Tuan Anh Pham Daniel G. Ponder Danny R. Prestridge Mark W. Pritchard Michael Proctor Sherri Lynn Pulham Glynda Jean Pursifull Scot Radcliff Harvey Eugene Randle Brigett Deann Reid Kenny L. Reisman Sandra D. Richmond Sharon Regina Ritter •Terry L. Robertson Beverly K. Robinson Patrick S. Roseborough Charles Eugene Rowland Terrie L. Rowland Teresa Sue Rozzell Noel Lynn Sackett

Jeffrey D. McCullough Wilbur Joe McGilberry Brian B. McKinney Leonitta R. McVea Randy D. Males Kenneth Lynn Mallory Robert M. Mallory Steallyn Faye Marsh Richard Lemont Mason Calvin L. Matthews Fred D. Matthews Deborah Kaye Mayabb Richard R. Mechtly Patricia K. Mehan Marjorie Sue Melot Carla Fay Melvin Johnny R. Mills Danny W. Minor Joe W. Minyen Joseph A. Moore Prentiss Moore Kittina L. Morgan Lou Ann Moss Matthew Murphy Deborah A. Nabors Tamara Lea Nantz Lynn Laroy Neitzel James Nichols Tina Norfolk Renda K. Northington Glenn W. Norton Robert E. Owen David R. Townley Kenneth Treadway, Jr. Sharon F. Tredwell Billy Ray Tucker Richard Vallejo Michael Lee Wade Dana L. Wahkahquah Bernard Walker James S. Walker Rickey D. Walker Steven Archie Walker Susan K. Walter Mary E. Ward Angela R. Watson Debbie M. Werline David Paul White Howard W. White Jimmy D. Whitson Leslie Marie Whitworth Paul D. Whitworth Karen Sue Wigington Kelli Jean Wilcox Leslie Don Wilcox Dennese Marie Wilkinson Robert L. Williams

Margie Salazar Leslie Samuel James Herman Sanders Margaret Lorraine Sanders Marjorie L. Sanders Mark Alan Sanders Markus Sanders John Howard Schmoldt Reginald L. Scott Robert Brett Selby Geary Shambra Leland M. Shemayne LaTanya Carol Simmons James Phillip Sisco Sandy Smiley Julius Leroy Smith Kaffiea R. Smith Mark Allen Smith Richard Wesley Smith Sandra Delores Smith Saundra Jean Smith Tina Lorraine Smith Deborah Jean Spears Larry Eugene Spence Daniel Wayne Steele Virgil E. Steele Eva Rhea Stevenson Rhonda Lou Stotts Robin Lynn Tarver Markell C. Tessneer Bernard Lionel Thomas Richard David Thurman

Susan Jane Willis Carla J. Wilson Mary B. Wilson Larry Winlock Ernest M. Wirsich Theresa Dianne Wise Phillip D. Workman George D. Wright Terri G. Wright Timmy R. Yarbrough Bradley Keith Young

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 19 7T. .CONT1D

I CARVER CENTER

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - CARVER CENTER

1977

Tim D. AutryRoger E. Brackett Darrell Brunson Deborah A. Denney Timothy J. Gutierrez J. Bryan Hale Gayla Hester Ricky B. Langley Robert D. Leinnweber Cynthia M. Nichols Kenneth G. Phy Vernon Ramsey Beth R. Schuelein JoAnn Scoggins Louis C. Shupe CENTRAL INNOVATIVE _________________ _ _________________________ __ ___ _____ __ ___ SIGH SCHOOL_______

CENTRAL INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1977

Geoffrey C. Abler Carolyn Adams Barry Basore Eddie Belz Walter Dewight Bird Mary C. Bond Sharon Bowen James W. Branton James W. Brooks Nathan Brown Donna Burch Donna Ann Chenault Brett W. Christian Ulysses J. Clay John M. Cochran Madelyne R. Cudjo Terry Cusack Sherri L. Daily Tim D. Deal Kenneth Dean Shari J. Easley Edwina F. Edwards David R. Emigh Sheryl L. Epperson Greg A. Evans Marylina E. Gilmore Jamie Goolsby Langston Kerry M. Grauman Julia C. Haggard Myrtle Evon Hammonds Sherry L. Harris Tammy Joy Henderson John B. Heuring David Lee Hogue Elizabeth K. Holmes Stephanie K. Hudson Gwendolyn R. Hutson Lisa Marie Irons Morris David Jacobson Thomas D. Johnson Tracy A. Johnson Michael E. Jones Leslie Jenkins Laura Justice Bart S. Levy Lucy Marshall Barbara McAllister Peggy McWilliams

Debbie S. Meyer Lee Ann Moore Karon Rae Norman Sharon Kaye Norman Patricia A. Palmer Richard Elliot Pault Debra C. Phillips Roberta A. Pitts Dorothy Polk James Grady Potts Tony F. Reinauer Tonya R. Relerford Helen K. Richards Alan Satterfield Paul Saunders Susan J. Schmieding Regina J. Smith Ronnie L. Spencer Johnny Dell Summers David Tolman Marce L. Trindel Paula J. Turnbull Robert L. Walker Bradley S. Williams Paul E. Wolford

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES -.1977 CONT'D

CLASS OF 1977 Deborah Suzane Adams Trudy Jo Adams Cindy Carolotta Ailey * Billy Wayne Andrews Gerald Rene Arnold Rodolfo Cantu Badillo Timothy Alan Bailey * Deirdre Elaine Baker Perry William Barkley Teresa Louise Bentley * Alfread Allen Blackshear Charles Wesley Bohlar Elisabeth Adell Boyd Douglas Eugene Braxton Sheila R. Brewer Carol Ann Brooks Catherine Jean Brown Janet Kay Brown Donald G. Brown, Jr. Mary Beatrice Brown Michael Terrence Brown * Carl Dewayne Bunting Julene Kaye Burleson Cassandra Byers Julia Ann Calhoun * Albert Morris Carolina, III * Steven P. Cramer Lynn Aim Crigler Anthony Michel Cunning Susan Rene Curtis * Nam Due Dao Terry Lynn Davis Frances Mary Delaney * James Reid Dickson Susan Marie Dickson * Leonard Dean Dobbins Moraine Doeur * Cartius Lamont Downey Bruce Wayne Draper Will Ray Dumas Franklin Louis Dunaway Sandra Lynn Dyer Renaldo DeWayne Edwards Paul Scott Faulk LaWanda Sue Franklin Melvin Franklin, II Sarah Elizabeth Fulbright * Dede Jean Fuller Charlotte Ann Gabriel

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Tinnice Green Lori Rene Griffin * Wingfield Grimes John Anthony Gutierrez Reginald Jerome Hall Sabrina Lynn Hamilton Judith Anne Hansen Gregory Willis Harpe Ricky Leon Harris Robby Ray Harris Sandra Altus Delores Haynes Robert Louis Henrichs * Robert Thomas Henson * Cephus Irvin Hill Lonnie Lowell Hodges Vicki Lea Hoggatt * Cheryl Lea Houston Lisa Marie Huggins Regina Faith Hunter Jacquelyn Faye Irons * Gina Barbara Jackson * Eric Kyle Jaggers Tammy Lynne Jones Joseph Allen King * Paula Jane Knight * Leo Raymond Koch, Jr. Darryl L. Lane Algie Royce Lawrence Robert R. Lawrence Candace Clevenger Ledford Glenn Bryant Lee Joseph Dale Leger * Myra Kaye Leonard * Guy Edward Lewis Carol Denise Littlejohn Linda Loera Daryl Duane McDaniel Martha Suzan McGirt Anne Rene McReynolds Tony Elmer Madden * Teresa Ann Howl-Marquardt Tommy Aaron Martinez W. Don Mason David Charles Miller Janice Ann Miller * Sylvia Valle Miller Patricia Ann Mitchell Ann Yvette Moore Leneva JoAnn Morgan Willin Morris. Tr

Michael Wayne Gannaway * Gregory P. Gilkeson Shanda Rbnae Gilmore * Walter C. Grady Bobby Ray Grandstaff * Charlotte Denise Great Russell Dale Green

Kenneth Lavon Nubine Donitta Carol Oliver * Theophus R. Palmer Ricki Loy Parker Eric Lydell Parrish Wilma Joyce Payne * Cherrie Adele Pearson Raymond H. Pexton Xuan Thi Pham Tammye M. Phillips Karen Ann Portwood John Amos Presley * Dolores Elaine Price * Martha Raye Rains Mary Teresa Renteria Jacquetta Yvonne Richmond Cynthia Gail Roach Claire Denise Roberson * Victor Dale Robinson Turan Barnes Russell Stacy Diane Sames Ronnie Nelson Sams * Linda Faye Schwemley Carmen Denise Scott Ho Sik Shin Baird Juan Slone I i

Montgomery Jay Morrow Steve O. Newton Co Hai Nguyen Cuong Van Nguyen Vanessa Jewell Niblett Ruth Ann Nichols * Michelle Teresa Nissen Teresa Lee Snow * Kenneth J. Stafford Curtis Lee Stewart Richard Dean Stiner Tracy Camille Stueve * Diana Denise Tampkins Ralph Earl Tanner, Jr. Tyrone Taylor Deirdre Gail Thompson Loretta Francine Threatt Betty Ann Tidmore Danny Wayne Tucker Sam P. Vladovich * Ann Francis Vogt * Gregory L. Wadley Daryl Wayne Walker David Thomas Walker Pamela Kay Webster Phyllis Ann Welsh Brenda Jewel Welton Sharon Denise Whitaker Rhonda Leigh Whitney * Darla Teresa Williams Pamela Ruth Williams Troy D. Williams Donald Craig Wright Erma Jean Yahola

* Member of National Honor Society

CLASS OF 1977

Lynnita Renae Adamson Roxanna Gail Allen Barbara Allison Michael Lynn Allison Denise D. Anderson Patricia Diana Anderson Cheryl Ann Armstrong James Dean Austin * John Westey Austin Denise J. Baccus *t Steven George Bailey Rickey Hayden Baxter David Wayne Beuchaw John Anthony Black * Richard Alan Blackard Mike Dewayne Bollinger Brenda Darlene Bonner Charles E. Boston Elden Carl Branch Debra Kay Brooks John F. Brooks Linda Ann Brooks Shelia J. Bruner Tina Marie Bruner Karen Felecia Bryles Kenneth Burton Marvin Edward Buckner Lea-Ann Butler Charles E. Caddell Sam W. Callins Shelia Mae Calvin Belinda Gale Carney + Muriel Michelle Carter Edward Lee Casey + Virginia Navaretta Castillo * Douglass E. Cato Victor C. Chamberlain + Timothy Alan Chavez *f Kenneth Alfonzo Childs Keith E. Christian Adrian D. Cobb Annette Darcia Colbert * Donald J. Cole Doyle Cole, Jr. Elmer D. Cole Gloria J. Collins Patricia A. Collins William Jerome Cook

William Brad Cox * Ivan Romero Cudjo Phillip Lee Cunnyngham Eddie Leran Cutliff Sheila Gay Davidson Brenda Diane Davis Bruce B. Davis Claudia Jenice Denmark Joe F. Desrosier Melisa Gail Dewberry Pamela Kaye Dietz * Joseph Edward Dockery Ora E. Dotson, Jr. Lonnie Ray Dowd * Blaine A. Dowdy + Dana Annette Edgin + Frances Yvette Edgin * Ronnie Miko Elcyzyn Vincent Equigua f Carmelo Espinoza Jeanetta Eubanks + Danny M. Evans Robinette A. Felix Jeffery Gene Field Richard Allen Fields Dee Anna Fillmore Reginald Antwon Fish Alvin Dewayne Fisher Eva Mae Fisher + Rodney Lyndell Foster Carolyn Leora Francis * Betty Jean Frazier * Nikki Denise French Michael G. Garcia William C. Gatlin Sherry Denise Gatewood + Cheryl Renee Godwin Larry Henry Goss Teresa Louise Gray Debra Ann Green Sandra Ann Green Debra Annette Guest Shelia Diana Guyton Jonnessa Hall Ronnie Lee Hames Terry Micheal Hamilton Mardece June Hankins + Eddie Lee Hardy

Vava Harkins Calvin James Harmon Anthony Dewayne Harnsberry Kerry Annette Hatcher Rc^e Lachelle Hayes Melvin Glenn Hibbs Dennis Earl Higgins Barney T. Hightower Dialma F. Hildreth Douglas Duane Hise t Kelvin M. Hollins April L. Hood Sylvia Rae Hood f Percy Dewayen Hooks Frank House, Jr. Charlotte House Arthur Lee Houston Eric Kenneth Howard Lisa Huffman + Debra Denise Jackson Duretha Jackson Leonard L. Jackson David Eugene James Karen Yvonne James Mary Christine Jaramillo + Andrew Ranoll Johnson Floyd Johnson, Jr. + Kevin L. Johnson Robert Lynn Johnson Cynthia Lynn Jones Leo Roger Jones Linda Kay Jones Orville Lee Jones, Jr. Sylvia Yvonne Kirk Mark Leonard Knauf * Brad Lee Koehler * Charles Edward Lacey + Marland Dee Lamb Rebecca Ann Lamb Denard Craig Lambeth + Sharon O. Lane Carl Laster Florence V. Lawton Raymond Eugene Lawton Rodney Glenn Lee Steven Kent Lee Vanuel C. Little, Jr. Robert Brian Loch

Ricky L. Pope Carolyn Denee Potts Gloria Jeanette Potts Lonzo Pugh Rhonda Elaine Purnell Myron Eric Randall *t James Leonard Ray Anita Louise Reed + Barry K. Reynolds Alvin Richardson Lonnell Maurice Rivers f Billy L. Roberds Mark Curtis Robinson Michele Kaye Robinson Reletta Renee Robinson Rose M. Rogers Lonell Rollerson, Jr. Richard Alan Ross Vincent B. Rucker Mary Ellen Ry croft Manuel T. Sanchez + Paul Wayne Sanders Renee Sandy + Kerry Alan Sawtelle Donna Kaye Schlittler *f Ricky Don Sharp + Derek D. Shaw Leon Everett Shaw Lorna Elaine Shaw Melana Ruth Shaw Tami Leighan Shepherd *t Ray E. Shoopman Shirley Nadine Simpson Sussane Cristina Sissenstein Alfred Lee Smith Glenna D. Smith Jeanise Rene Smith

Portia K. Smith + Roger Lynn Smith Rita Lynn Sockwell Cecil Spencer Douglas I. Spratt Vernessa Marie Stephney Christopher Byron Stevenson + Horace Stevenson, Jr. Michael Ray Stevenson Barbara Ann Stewart * Valencia Denise Stiggers Diane L. Stockstill f Gene Jonathan Strunk Hamid L. Taaid Patricia Ann Taylor Karen Rena Thomas Darcel D. Thompson Danette Lynn Toles + Roy David Trevino, Jr. Yolanda Valdez Katherine R. Walker *t Melvin Watson Sharon Marie Wauddy Joe Ben Webb, Jr. Susan Wilder Jackie Lee Willey Annette Williams * Maurice Lee Williams Lee Williamson Larry Lee Wilson Marcelia Anita Wilson + Robbin Dean Wilson Jeffrey Dean Wooliver * Tyrone Wright Kari Lea Young Vivian June Young

t Among Top Rank Students with Highest Grade Point Average * National Honor Society Members + With Scholastic Distinction

HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977 CONT'D

Donald Floyd Loudermilk Wonda Faye Macon George Madden, Jr. + Velvon James Madison, Jr. Anthony Dewayne Manuel Carolyn D. Marcom Michael Allan Mayo Floyd Miller Julia Ann Milligan Cheryl A. Milton Roger Dale Minor LaVonne Gayle Monson + Raymond Ray Moore Sabrina Denise Moore + Bernadine Morrison Dexter Bernard Moten Victor Clayton Munoz Russell Aaron McClain David B. McGlellon Barbara Jean McGhee * Ricky Dean McGhee Raymond Darrell Newton Cynthia D. Norwood Russell Earle Nunley Jobe M. Owens Joyce Carol Owens Kyle Ray Paxton Maxine Denise Pennon Vernetta Lynne Peoples * Yolanda Faye Perry Tony Ray Peters Mike Thomas Petro Glenda Faye Pierce Pamela Denise Pitre + Johnny DeWayne Pitts + Delesia Kaye Player Keith Jerome Plunkett +

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977CONT'D

DUNBAR CENTER

I. S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1977 Tina Michele Clark Tammy Renea Clark Teresa Kay Clarke * David Brian Clevenger Randall Mark Coker Marc Wayne Cole Connie Sue Conrad * Guy Lynn Cook Ruston James Cooper George Burton Crain Ann Cecile Crawford John Michael Crawford Cheryl Lynn Crist Donna Yvonne Crum Janice Kay Curtis Annelda Louise Dade Drew Steven Darlin John Steven Darnold Joseph K. Darrow Eddie Wayne Davis Kimberly Loveless Davis Pamela Lynn Davis Russell Don Demeter Hurlan Lemuel Dempsey Monita Kay Denson * David Randall Dick Kevin Lee Dotson Jeffery Mark Dresel Susan Star Dunn Rhonda Ranae Duvall Clifford Alan Dykstra. Timme Edward Ebert David Wayne Ellis ' Manuel Ellis. Lori Theresa Espolt

Linda Kay Harris * Deanna Lynne Harrison Patricia Annette Haskins * Linda Raye Haynes Sarah Jane Haynes Timothy Loran Heath Carlene Faye Helton Edward Lee Henderson Mark Joseph Henderson Merce Juan Hernandez, Jr. Kevin Bryan Hicks Ricky D. Hicks Keith L. Higginbotham Beverly Rose Higgins Dennis Carl Higgins Sherry Lynn Higgins Lena Marie Hilburt Mark Lee Hill Larry Dean Hinman John Kevin Hise Elaine Gwen Holden Laura Lynn Holloway Joni Dawn Housley Patsie L. Houston Anna Marie Hubbard. Andy C. Hubbard, Jr. Kevin Ward Hubble Larry W. Hughes Teresa Ann Hunt Gary Kevin Hurry Timothy Douglas Irving William Thomas Irwin Charlene Jacobs Kimberly Grace Jenkins Joe Don Johnson

Dennis Patrick McAuliffe Eunice Kay McCreight Donna Sue McDaniel * Leland Wade McDowell Porter McGee, Jr. Susan Lee McKee Cynthia Elaine McReynolds Dana Rae Magruder Johnny Maldonado Larry Dean Manuel Thomas Lee Manuel Dale Eric Marshall Carol D. Mason Teresa Jo Mathews Debra Ann Matthews Stephen Lewis Mayo William A. Midgett III Victoria Lynn Milam * Virginia Ann Miller Donnie Ray Mims Roy Dean Mize Daniel Frederick Moerck David Wayne Mohr Jerry Clifford Moland, Jr. Janis Marie Moody Dennis Wayne Mooney Charolotte Ann Moore Vivian Evonne Moore Carol Jean Moreno Gregory Jennings Morgan Joe Steven Morgan Jerry Gilbert Morphis Mark Jeffrey Mountford Janice Ruth Mouser Elmer Lee Murphy

Stormy Lynn Estell Pamela Kay Everett Linda Kay Fallwell Karen Denise Farmer Jeffrey Lome Farris * Larry Joe Fielder Susan Elizabeth Fielder * Teresa Lynne Fisher Rhonda Gail Frazier Karen Mae Frizzell * Michael Edward Fulkersin Jerri Annette Gamble * Anita Pearl Garrett Mary Francis Gentry John William Gillespie Wallace W. Glidden Randal Dean Goodwin Deborah Ann Grau Glenda Kay Green Vanessa Lynn Groves * Brett L. Grubb Keith Dale Grummer Donald William Gumm David Lee Halasek Bret Lynn Haley Kay Donna Hall Patricia Darlene Hall * Randy Edward Hall Roxanna Ham Lee Ann Hamm LeeAnn Whitfield Hamman Roger Wayne Hanley Vickie Yvette Harding David Wesley Harmon Karen Louise Harmon Jimmy Robert Harris

Kim Leniese Johnson * Pamela Ellen Johnson David Jody Jones Tonia Marie Jones Anita Louise Jordan Sharletha K. Jordan Randy L. Keen Roy Dale Keener Beverly Jane Kenyon * Scott Woody Kilgore Jimmy Lloyd King Robert Wesley Kirby Clayton Dale Kirkpatrick David Dwight Knight * Foster Colen Kramer, Jr. Robin Mark Kutej Terry Glen Kutej William Edward Lacy William Michael Lafaver Mark Allen Lakin Gregory Lewis Laskey Rose Regina Laskey Talmadge Wilson Lawrence Melissa Renee Lee Cheryl Larraine Letts Sheryl Diane Lewis Robert Michael Lindsey Robin Michelle Linduff * Teena Renea Little Darrell Gene Littlehawk Vonda Marie Logston Lori Lei Lookabaugh * Dennis Wayne Luman * Randy Wayne Lusk Mark Allen Lyon

Kathy Jo Myers Gregg G. Nance James Dyar Nation Nguyen Dang Khoa * Pamela Jo Niles Randall Bruce Nixon David Scott Norris Mark Duane Norris Walter Neil Oaks Cheryl Ann Officer Scott Wilson Parmer Janna Gayle Patton Terry Wayne Patton Stephanie Lynne Payne Theresa Kim Peck Mary Angelo Perakis Donna Jean Perdue Ernie Lee Perreault Gary Wayne Perry Pham Thi Ngoc Bao Deborah Kay Phillips Glenda Ann Phillips Shelly Dianne Phillips William E. Pierce II Patricia Elaine Pilgrim Paul Eugene Pool David W. Porter Timothy Shawn Rakes Tulio Edward Ramirez Maria Lynne Randolph Charles William Raprich, Jr. * Jeff M. Ray Sheila Darlene Ray Kari Lynn Rea Harold Eugene Reed Randall Dewayne Reed

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 197T CONT'D

U. S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL - cont'd

CLASS OF 1977 Mark W. Reese Vicki Lynn Terrell Jay D. Reid Cynthia Ann Testerman Susan Renee Reid Dana Scott Thomas Brett Gary Richardson Candyce Faith Thompson Pamela Darlene Roberts Leon Thompson, Jr. Denice Lorene Robison * Ralph Edward Tinkham, Jr. Melita Dell Robinson Lawrence Joe Totten II Clinton Lee Rodgers Kenneth Dwayne Trail Steven Howard Rogers Nita Joyce Trott Diana Rodriguez James Alan Tullis Parie Don Rosebrook Mpry Ruth Turner * Daryl Lynn Ross Kerrie Lynn Urban Elizabeth Ann Ross Toni Melinda Vail Mary Inez Ross * La Dana Vanderburg Richard Ray Ross Jeania Lynne VanHorn Justina Rose Rowden Lucinda Margaret Vargas Michele Louise Rowlan * Opal Louise Vaughan Anthony Eugene Rowland Victor Lee Voss Mitchell Dwayne Rozin Thomas Gene Walkabout Dana Denise Russell Mary Virginia Walker * Terry Lee Ruth Jerry Kent Wall Scott Hamilton Sanders William Richard Walls Brigitte Schilling Jana Lynne Ward Dore Lee Schilling Melinda Ann Ward Dennis Allen Schlegel Rickey Ray Ware Francine Schneider Robbins Richard Carlston Washington David William Schuerhoff Stan Wayne Wasser Tamie Dee Scoggin John Richard Watson Cynthia Graham Scott * Chester O’Neal Webb, Jr. * Pamela Sue Scott Wendell Oscar Webb Veronica LaVerne Sellers Sherry Ann Webster * Pam Jane Sexton Gary Joe Wheeler Jack Wade Shannan • Tammy Lynne Whitlock Ricky Arnell Shannon Shirley Kay Wiley Deana Delaine Sheffield Robert Clint Wilkerson Kellye Ann Shipman Randall Myres Willhite Tenna Michelle Shipman Debbie Charlene Williams John Eric Short Sandy Renee Williams Pamela Jane Shunkwiler Shirley Ann Williams Athena Diane Smith Stacy Ann Williams Gena Geraldine Smith Brenda Kay Willis Jennifer Ann Smith Anita Louise Wilson Linda Ann Smith * Debra Jean Wilson Richard Frank Smith Julie Tayne Wilson Steven Michael Smith Mark Kevan Wilson * Jim Warren Snider Richard Earl Winford * Denise Marie Soliz Debbie Lynn Windsor Brenda Kay Sorrels Teresa Lynn Wolf * Donna Sparks Coker Carla Denise Wood Steven Wayne Speegle * David Eugene Wood * Philip Merle Spencer Robyn Rochelle Wood Jimmie Don Sperling Sabrina Wood -•^Elizabeth Carole Splawn Jeff Linn Wright Curtis Glenn Staggs * Rhonda Marie Wright Dan R. Stark Sherri Jo Wynne Teresa Ann Stasyszen Jamie Lou York * Kimberly Gene Staten Janet Lee York Ronny Lee St.Cyr * Timothy Collins Young Karen Ann Stearman Rhea Ellen Stewart Patricia Ann Stone Anita Dee Street Dania Lucretia Faith Stromski Larry Gene Suchy Debra June Suggs Timothy Wayne Taber * * Denotes National Honor Society Tab Wayne Talley Sheldon Tarver Andy Dean Taylor Julie Minyon Taylor Donald Dwayne Tepsic

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977 CONT'D JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1977 Alycia B. Ables Jeffery Alan Abrams Jill Annette Abrams Dale Richard Absher Jukka Pekke Aho James Michael Akins Tammy Jeanine Aiderman Laurie Lea Aldridge Janice C. Allen Terry Don Allen Ronal Donovan Allensworth Barbara Vanessa Alston Randi Ann Ammerman Christi Lynn Andrews Satik Andriassian Keith Darnell Armstrong Johann Darryl Arnold Gregg Hudson Atkinson Roger Alan Babb Robert Edwin Bacharach Ronald Wayne Bagby Linden Grant Bailey Eddie Franada Baker Michael Alan Ballinger Clarence Earl Banton Michael Wayne Barber Eugene Albert Barnes HI Rhonda Yvette Barnett Timothy D. Barratt Charles Mark Bartrug Steven William Baskin Kimberly Sue Bass Barbara Janis Beals Kathy Yvonne Battle Eric Leon Beam Patrick Mathias Beare Steven Charles Bedwell Sherron Lynn Rail Mitchell Alan Bell Terry Joe Benear Jerry Lynn Bennett Stephen Lloyd Bennett Mark Douglass Benton Kyle Kenneth Berry Melvin Eugene Billingslea Roy David Bishop Marietta Blackshire Kenneth Howard Blakley Cynthia Gail Bogardus Richard Andrew Bogert Vicki Hail Bogert Kerry Lynn Bond Durand LeCount Booze Veronica Lynn Boozer Betsy Ann Bourn . Kay~ Bradshaw Audrey Lynn Brown Connie Jean Brown Don Wesley Brown Eugene Roy Brown Lowell Vance Brown Lewis Warron Brown Staffon Denice Brown Keith Edward Bryan Pamela Joyce Bryant Beverly Jo Burgin David Alan Burke Carl O'Brien Burks Mary Ouida Burroughs Bennie Lee Byrd Jackie Lynnette Byrd Christy Jo Caesar Franklin Eugene Campbell Donna Kay Cantrell David Eugene Carr Karen Sue Carringer Scott Patrick Carroll Anthony Lester Carter

Fredonna C. Carthen Juliet Alicia Carver Christopher Ray Casteel Cheryl Ann Caston Carlis Ann Celestine Janelie LeaAnn Chance Charles Anthony Chandler Julia Ann Chaney Cynthia Marie Chiles Deanna Jane Chrislip Cynthia Ann Chronister Bruce Alexander Chucoski Shelly Jo Clark Catherine Irene dote Greggory Thomas Clough Craig Steven Compton Steve Anderson Cooke Ricardo Cooper Rise Corn Karen Elaine Council Kristy Ann Courdin Lester Lymann Cowden Athena Rose Craig Lana Jean Crane Natalie Jeanne Crawford Jenifer Lee Cray Kellie Diane Cromer Kenneth W. Crouch Curtis Wayne Crutcher James Charles Cullers Maristra Cunha Alfonzo Daniel, Jr. Mehrdad Dashtizadeh Tami Ann Davidson Bradford William Davis Claude Eric Davis Richard Kent Davis Simone Michelle Davis Stephanie Gale Davis Stephen Ray Davis Theodore Allen Davis Tommy Leon Davis, Jr. Dennis Leonards Day Gilda Eve deAngeli Alan D. Decker Terry M. Hedges Diana Kay DeLancey Ray Dale Demry Debra Ann Denmark Stephen Edward Denny Rodney Rennard Dewberry Nylah Vernice Dewberry Russell Eugene Dewberry Brett Alan Dewell Kim Michelle Dickerson Tracy Lynn Diener Stephen Scott Dietz Julius LaRay Dillahunty Timothy Eugene Dillard Leslye Karen Dingier David Wayne Dockery Bill Edward Dockum Denise Carol Doerr Randy Gene Donathan Mark Gregory Donly Charles Edward Dotson, Jr. Rentia Annette Dotson Bryant Steven Downing Alicia Lyn Drewnicky Michael Lea Dreyer James Brian Duncan Judith Lynn Dunlap Derrick Dean Dupus Roslyn Kay Durland Dianne Marie Durrett Lori Kaye Dye Lauriann Dykstra Andrew Thomas Edit David Mark Erwin

Maury Bernard Estes Andrew Charles Fairchild Charles Frederick Falldine Valerie Ann Fint Craig David Fleming Harry Jerone Fleming Rebecca Ann Ford Howard Keith Frankenfield Marta Jo Franklin Michael Eugene Freeland Robin Lee Freeman Hilary Gae Frient Katherine French Janet Marie Fuller Pamela Yvonne Gaines Brenda Joyce Galbreath Harry Grady Galleher Tamara Lynn Galloway Gena Karen Gamer Donna Ruth Garretson Pamela Sue Garrett Dennis Edward Garris Gary Lynn Gatewood Clayton Ashley Gattis Morgan Wayne Geddie Katherine Elizabeth Gennings Barbara Jean Geyer Peggye Geyer Phfllip Gregg Gibson Peggy A. Gissandaner Randall Joe Gitthens Virginia Nellie Goeke Edward Eugene Gooden Harry L. Goodman Gary Richard Gordon Orville L. Gordon Leslie Sue Goss Anne Michelle Gossage Darryl Keith Gbuch Michael Eric Grant Robin Helene Greene Michelle Cheri Hudson Pamela June Griffin Alisa Dianne Griffin Gwendolyn Yvonne Griffin James Michael Grissom Kris L. Guthery Frances Kristine Guthrie Jeffery Jerone Gutter Nancy Annette Hale Bennie Bernell Hall Birdie Arvada Hall Elizabeth Marie Hall Stephanie Hall Steven Dale Hall Anne Elizabeth Haller Kimberly Laurin Hammond Julie Renee Hardman Robert Allen Harmony Cynthia Jean Harris Elizabeth Ann Harsha Orval Ray Hart, Jr. Mark Alan Harter Kimberly Kay Hatcher Thomas Arthur Hatcher Namon Earl Hawkins Mark Haynes Martha Sue Heard Andrew Gayla Heartfield Terry M Hedges David Daniel Henderson David Wayne Henderson Timothy Robert Henderson Mark Warren Henke Thomas Christian Henry Doris Jean High Lance Kevin Highfill Aaron Lee Hillhouse

CLASS OF 1977 Leslie Ann Hindley Susan Farr Hoffman Donna Eileen Hoggard David John Holland Beth Ann Hood Toni Annatte Horton Tina Eliese Housley Belinda Rae Houston Bennie Will Houston Jimmie J. Houston Michael Leon Houston Jeffery Lyn Howard Frances Jeanne Howell Stephen A. Hudson Elizabeth Archer Humphreys Leland Dan Hutton Darchelle Jackson Yolonda Gayle Jackson Michael Isiah James Gary Gene Jelsma Elizabeth Jennings Lilia Jimenez Bradford Scot Johnson Cathy Diane Johnson Courtland Herbert Johnson Cynthia Elaine Johnson Kim Elaine Johnson Rodriques Johnson Roland Bernard Johnson Sheryl Kay Johnson Ricky Damian Johnston Dianna Linn Jones Gayla Elaine Jones Wade Lynn Jones Katherine Elizabeth Jordan Kenneth R. Jones Deborah Carol Justus Julia Elizabeth Keeton Furnando Lamorse Keith Bruce Allen Kelley Donald E. Kennedy Gregory Alexander King Vernon King Kerry Dawn Klaassen Bastiana Geertruida Kleiberda Sheri Jeanne Knowles Raymond Lee Kohn Cheryl Ann Kopacka Richard Scott Kuebler

Christian Ann Main Lisa Ann Manley James Gil Martin Debra Sue McDonald Gregory Brian Massa Randel Linn Matthews Sharon Kay Maxwell Cynthia Carol May Michael Carl McBain Danny McCulloch Stephanie C. McDaniel Virginia Ann McGinley Kathleen Ruth McKillen Nancy Sue McKinney Brenda Lee McMurl Timothy Lewis McVey Loree Jo Meeker Michael Scott Meier Lori Gay Melvin Sylvia Alexis Menser Lynda Anita Merrick Roger John Metivier Ronald Joseph Meyer Christopher Kent Meyers Donald Edward Midgley Robert Martin Miles Michael Joseph Milligan Kelvin Orlando Mitchell Cheryl Diane Monnet Filey Rene Moody Robert Lee Moore Christine Anne Morris George Matthew Morris Stephen Mark Morris Alyson Sue Morrison Timothy Tower Mosbacher Bruce Moser Bridget Patricia Mulcahy Hattie Belle Mullaly Douglas Kimmel Murphy Jay Pat Murray Keith Wayne Mustin Mary Louise Nelson Eleanor Miriam Nelson Kathy Gail Nix Elizabeth Irene Nowlin Paula Jean Nunn Ellen Grace Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Kelly Rae Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Mary Megan Quinlan Darnell Randle John Allen Ratzlaff Lesli^ Millicent Rayner Darron Reed Jonathan Beck Reed Janet Lynn Reilly Bemestine J. Rentie Michael Carsile Reynolds Tony Michael Rhone Leah Adrienne Rice Steven Paul Rich Lisa Karen Richards Vernon Lowell Richards, Jr. Brenda Christine Robbins Margaret Patchell Robbins Enola Charesse Roberts Curtis Allen Robertson Daniel Paul Robins, Jr. Nancy Jo Roby Deborah Sue Rock Victor Craig Roman Cynthia Ann Rossanelli Deena Jean Rossi Robert Ogden Rothe Cynthia Lane Rowe Steven Edward Rueb Janet Marie Ruff Larkin Bart Ryal Danny K. Sanders George Andrew Sanders Alice Lynn Saunders Heidi Suzanne Schaub Thomas Warren Schaub Susan Lynn Schrag Jane Marie Schultz Reba Nan Scott Judith Ann Seely Russell Charles Seideman Janet Elaine Sellers Arm Elizabeth Sexton Gabrielle Eve Shaw John Robert Shelley Shirley Ann Shelton Teresa Sue Sherburne Kamshad Shirallie Gregory Michael Shoopman Scott Vincent Sidwell Amy Jo Simon

David Wayne Staton James Oliver Stephens Jon Eric Stephens Joy Lynn Stephens Lisa Neville Stevenson Phillip Duane Stout Susan Kaye Suggs Sandra Lee Sullivan Mildred Renee Summers Stephen Ward Swenson Michael Grant Tanksley Kevin Darryle Taylor Michael Loring Taylor Morris Taylor Darrell Wayne Teague David Arnold Teague Nancy Louise Thomas Dorothy M Thompson James L. Thompson, Jr. Lynn Rebecca Thurman William Barr Tilman Bonnie Robin Townsend Laura Ann Tubbs Debra Yvonne Tucker Dewayne Maurice Turner

Kevin Leo O’Brien Dianse Elaine Ogles Debra Oliver Sandra Gayle Oliver Jerry E. Orcutt Donna Sue O’Rear Therese Marie O’Sullivan Clifford Wayne Parrett Sonja Delyn Patton Michael Lee Pennell David Nathan Peterie Kathleen Marie Petree Brenda Kay Petty Thu Thianh Pham John Arthur Philbin. Jr. Sylvia D. Phillips Kelly Kim Pilcher Gregory L. Plunkett Valerie Denise Poe Randall Scott Ponder Angel Louise Potter Leroy Powell. Jr. Steven Brian Powers Cynthia Ann Precure Ora Armenthia Prince Tamyra Lynn Prince Julea Ranell Purvis Beverly Diane Qualls Lola Ellen Upton Marcia Aim Vermillion Vicki Lynn Vinson Regina Louise Voight Joe Donald Voss Carol Ann Walker Norma Jean Walker Peggy Lynn Walker Terry L. Walker James Malcolm Wall Karen Lynne Walls Keith L. Walls Nancy Lynn Ware William Benjamin Wasserman Janice Marie Watson LaDonna Ruth Watson James Scott Wegner Gretchen Roberta Weirich William Bryan Welden Keith D. Welsh Philip Curtis Wheeler Terry L. Whitaker LaDonn Wayne White Lawrence Ray White Debra Lynn Whiteman

Pamela Kay Simonsen Sonny Ray Simpkins Randal Dale Simpson Dan M. Skaggs Catherine Lynn Smalling Cheri Renea Smiley Enet rice LaRae Smiley Julia A. Smiley Brenda Cheryl Smith Gayla Jean Smith Iris Patrice Smith Kathryn Ann Smith Marshall Dale Smith Marilyn Dorice Smith Gary Snider Mary Beth Snyder Don Ho Son John D. Spaulding Carolyn Nadine Speer Rodger Joe Springer Jami Rene Springfield Jerry Lawrence Stafford Randall R. Stafford Shevi Renee Stahl Kathryn Leigh Stanley David Graig Stansbury Sheryl Lynn Stansbury Sherian Denise Starr Kenneth Allan Whiteside Gail Ann Whybark Dionne Carol Williams Jacqueta Lazanne Williams Mark Dewayne Williams Scott Alan Williams Suzanne Eleanor Wiliams Teresa Lorriane Wiliams Terrance Lee Williams Terry Wayne Wilis Gary Allen Wlson Mllonn M Wlson Rae Londa Wilson Brenda Kay Winkler Ann Todd Withrow Stephen Michael Wolfe Nancy Kaye Wood Lauria Helen Woolery Susan Jane Wortham Rhonda Lynn Wyatt Katherine Marie Yates Terri Dawn Yoder Steve Eric Zielny

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David Clark Kuhn Sharon Kay Kuykendall Darryl Ranard Ladd Pamela Kay Landers Daine Marie Lanie Kirk Stephen Larkin Michael Dean Larson Neisa Lynn Lasater Vicki Lynnette Laughlin Franklin Monroe Lawrence III Jerry Donald Lawrence Jeff A. Leatherock Annette E. Leesekamp Mark Edward Lefebvre Richard Willis Lemon Ruthie Mae Lennox Deborah Lou Lepley Dennis James Lewis Ellis Ray Lewis, Jr. Martin Gale Lewis Merry Robin Little James Andrew Loflin Karen Marie Love Belinda Kay Lowery Leonard Arez Lusk Tracey Ellen Lyons Julie Diane Madison Terry Ann Magness

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GRADUATING SENIORS 1977

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Pauline M. Alexander Bennett Reid Anderson Sonya Camilla Anderson Sarah Dianna Atkinson* Karen Sue Austerman* Sharon Annette Baker Janet Ann Balkenbush Linda Elizabeth Battles Benjamin O. Beheler Nick Devon Bennett Richard Doyle Berry Dekovan Bowler Lisa Dawn Bowlin Mark Crain Bradford* Clarence E. Briggs Delbert Gerrand Briggs Maurice Milton Buchholz Rachel Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rita Campbell Molly Jane Cason* Donna Marie Clark William Randall Cleaver Marty Dean Cloer Etta Marie Cochrane Paula Jane Cooke* Tracey Michelle Cooks Charles Glen Cooper Michael Dean Cooper Sharyn Kay Cosby Valerie Kay Coulter Sharon Denise Croley* William Welborn Cunningham Barbara Yvonne Davis Mendez V. R. Davis William Otto Davis Eric Ryan Dixon David Brian Donchin David D. Duhon Barbara Annette Eason Susann Kay Eckroat Michael David Effinger Victoria Sue Eichor David Michael Elliott Marcia Gayle Fields Kenneth Paul Fisher Loretta Gale Fisher Jamie Carole Ford Jo Ann Fox Altus Franks Jr. Elizabeth Erin Gabe

Karmoncita Gissandaner Tinalisa Gissandaner Beverly Diane Golden Francisco Gomez Sharon Elizabeth Graugnard Zoe Ann Gray Judy L. Green Zane T. Green Cecil Wayne Gregory, Jr. Tim Wayne Griffin Bahram Habibi Phyllis Lynn Hammons Sandra Gale Handley* Charleszetta Yvonne Handy Tracy Renee Hardimon Vickie Elaine Harris Janice Marie Hawkins Karen Denise Heath Russell Lange Hendrickson Melissa Ann Hensley William Hildenbrand Michael Durand Hill Debra Lin Huckabay Stephanie E. Ivory Charlene A. Jackson Andrea Gayle Jamison* Annie Lee Johnson Frank L. Johnson Linda Faye Johnson Sharon Renae Johnson Valarie Renee Johnston Christopher Alexander Jones Dennis Ray Jones Eric D. Jones Leavetta LaVerne Jones Ricky Levett Jones Vincent Marvin Jones, Jr. Debra A. Judy Carol Sue Kabelitz* Paul Vaughn Keeton Denise Marie Keilbarth* Dennis Ray Keilbarth Kimberly Renee Keller Terry Lee Lester Lewayne Lovelace Cynthia Diane Lucas Gary Todd Lundberg* Sandra Annette Luper Sharon Denise McCauley

James Daniel McCoy Marie Michelle McDonald Nikki Yvonne McElroy Mitchell R. McIntire Sam Walter McKee, Jr. Karen Ann McKinnon Espaniola McKnight

James L. Gabriel Terry Sherman Gaines Van Layton Gardner Janet Garis Dale Matthew Garland Marcia Ann Garrett Claudia Annette Gille*

David Lee Mack Christopher Thomas Manahan Michael Wayne Manley Michael Eston Mansfield Gandaca Martin* Deborah Ruth Mash Ralph Elwood Masters II* Maureen Patrice Miles* Jane Louise Miller* Myrna Lynn Miller Wanda Jean Mitchell Victoria Miller Mohtasham Helen Marie Morris James Earl Mustin Buster E. Nash Retha Faye Neill Robert Ira Neville Kim-Lien Thi Nguyen Danna Lee Oden Keith L. Orange Emerson Alvin Owens II Margaret Ann Pace Edward Wayne Partridge Carla June Peters Maureen Renee Peters Dao Thi Pham Marie Annette Renfrow Melanie Cheryl Rhoades Dwight Edward Rich Eunice Richardson Mitchell Adrain Robinson* Daniel Avery Searle Flossie P. L. Semmions J. Michael Shaw Maria Antoinette Shawnee Elaine June Sheets

Patrick L. Shelton Margaret Diane Shifrin Robert Darrell Shoemaker Sherri Lynn Smiley Clannie Smith Debra Kaye Winston Smith Erwin Lewis Smith Karen Jean Smith Thomas Michael Snoddy Dawn Latricia Spears John Mark Spears Robert H. Spoons Tammy Statum Deborah Lynn Sterkel Dorothy Jean Stevenson Edwin C. Streeter Christine Anne Swiger Robin Leann Talmage Deena Vaughn Taylor Janice Denise Thomas* Shawn Michael Thompson Michellene Patrice Tipton Robbin Regina Turner Glenn Hoyal Turney Tammy Laree Van Winkle Kathlyn Walker Rhonda Patrice Weathers Michael Wehba Bert Alren Wheeler David Alan Wheeler Mark Whitton Kenneth Dawayne Williams Shiryl Renee Williams Sherry Deniece Wright Jean Ann Yelton

* Member of National Honor Society

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977 CONT'D NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL

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Hamid Chimeh Abolhassani Keith D. Achramowicz Julie Katherine Adams C. A. Addison II Robert L. Adkins Phillip Barry Albert * Bjorn Mikael Albinsson * Donna Kay Alexander Miss Leslie Rene Allen * Linda Kathryn Amick Alford Glenn Anthony Ward Heslep Anthony Michael Dwayne Atchley Tammeria Joyce Atkinson Tammy Lynn Babcock Teresa Ann Bailey Steven Robert Baker Timothy Alan Baker Thomas Ford Baker Nancy Marie Balding Steve F. Balding Ronald Matthew Bale Fariborz Banibashar * Scott William Barber Timothy Francis Barbour Vanessa Elaine Barkus Starla Dene’e Barrett Robert N. Baxter II * Kamran Behnam Gregory Blake Benson Earl Anthony Bergeron Michael Glenn Berna Donald J. Berry * Robert Franklin Berry Shawn Kay Berry William Bryan Bingham David Joe Black Warren William Blake Pamela Sue Blankenship Alfredo Bolanos P.

Vickie Lynn Ford Richard Theoplis Foster Cynthia DiAnn Fourkiller Stanley Loren Fox II * Gary D. Franklin William David Freeman Benjamin Clay Freeny Tracy K. Friedel Sharon Patricia Frost Donna Louise Fuhrmann * Dru Allen Fuksa Brenda Kay Fuller Jane Lanell Gaddie Diane LaGale Gaines Evelyn Gaines . Bitty ,Wayne Gardner Mary Kathryn Garner Carolyn Ann Garrett Mary Ellen Garrett Paul Rimmer Garrett * Laura Ann Garrison * Lesley Jane Garrison * Susan Gail Gausman Andrew A. Gautreaux Dana S. Gerdes Kim Anthony Gerlich Juan Gerred Lori Lynn Gibson Stephanie Lynn Gilmore David Earl Goad Joan Marie Goe * Ms. Sharon K. Gort Joanne Graham Michelle Joan Grassi Cynthia Dean Gray Jackie Bryan Gray Calvin Dewayne Green Lucretia Leeonella Green Darla J. Grob Kevin Thomas Guarnera James Edward Guess, Jr. * Lajuan Raymond Hadley Mojdeh Haghverdi Elizabeth Ann Haines Mark Hames Theodore James Hamlin Carolyn Jean Hammons Michael E. Happ Patricia C. Harbeson Mel Alan Harbin Debbie L. Harbolt

Deborah Sue Bonaparte Curtis F. Bone Valinda Renee’ Booker Sherri Borders Tom Elliott Borg David Wayne Bothel Jackie Dewright Bowens Terrie Jean Boyd Lori Teresa Bragg Gwendolyn Carol Brooks Nelson Dean Brown Regina Kay Brown Stephen F. Brown Pauline Bull Glenna Yvette Burleson Neala Joi Burton Randall Cortez Bush Beverly Kay Calcote Dianna Lynn Calhoun Detra Kay Campbell Edward Hill Cashion Jr. Mark Roger Chambless Paul Bruton Chandler Cheryl L. Chavez Gerald Patrick Chernicky Lisa Jan Cline * Richard Bailey Cline Karen Anne Cochran * Craig Scott Cocklin Robin Michelle Coffey Warren Eugene Colbert Kimberly Kay Col Michael D. Coleman Comillious Combest Jr. Vincent R. Compton * Linda Rene Copeland Christine Marie Cormaci Barbara Lynn Costigan William Wayne Crouch Phyllis Gayle Crumpler

Mark E. Czerczyk Philip W. Czerczyk Kathryn Ann Daily * Heather Kay Daly Autry Bryan Daniel II Cheryl Colette Daniels Dayna Sue Davis * Debra Linn Davis Leisa Denise Davis * Thurman D. Davis, Jr. * Diana Daws Sharlotte Ann Deere Ann Marie Dennehy * Kim Michele Dennis Larry Wayne Devault Sherry Lynne Dodson Michael D. Donnell Michael John Douglas * Renita J. Dukes Douglas J. Duncan * Deborah Diane Dunn Dianna Dee Dunn * Margaret Joleen Dunn Cindy Sue Durbin Theresa Lynn Dyer Joel F. Dyson John Cameron Eagle Debra Lynn Easter Erin Joy Easton David Eugene Elliot Susan Elaine English * Carol Lynn Eskina Robert William Etheridge * Miss Teresa Gail Fain Christy Lynn Fanning Timothy Joe Farley John Ray Felder Miss Eilene Janet Felton Jack Allen Fisher Karen Ann Ford

Gene A. Hoffman * Tina Marie Hoke Travis Wayne Holland Pamela Holleman * Paula Holleman Lawrence Holman Billy D. Holmes Kevin Mark Holmes Dana Jacquie Hood Karen L. Horn Darshell Wendolyn House Debbie Hudgins Sharon Lynn Hughes Sharon K. Hunter Teresa G. Hutchins Shara Elaine Hutton Merritt Lee Ingraham Paul Eli Ivey * Wendellyn Dea Jack Robert Bruce Jackson Teresa Marie Jackson Jamie Lee Jacobs * Hami Jafarian Saeed Gahafaroky Jahanbani Lajeune K. James James Andrew Janota Rosemary H.E. Jedlicka Kathy Lynn Jenkins Billy Ray Johnson Everett W. Johnson Jamila Amira Johnson Shirley Denise Jones Ali Akbar Kalbali Angela Karountzos Kelli Linn Karr Jay T. Kelley Vicki Renae Kemp Soraya Antonette Khaleel * David B. King Curtis Wayne Kinsey Jeff Scott Klima Allen D. Knight Roger William Koelsch * Todd William Kuykendall Russell Kelly Langham * Maurice Lamar Lee Rodney Gene Leech Rick L. Leonard Alicia Lewis * Gregory David Lewis James Paul Lewis *

Rebecca Marie McDonald Martin Joel McKinley Edward T. McKinney Carrie Regina McMillan David Louis McMillan Greg McPherson Richard Howard McPherson John Mark McWhorter Theresa Ann Michalik Brent M. Milburn Cathy Ann Miller Darlene Mills Deneen Llyn Misener Douglas Dean Moesel * Bryan Michael Montgomery * Kathryn Marie Moore Treva Moore Wesley Tate Moore Daniel Martin Morgan LaDonna Sue Morris Shelley Anne Morrison Miss Felicia M. Morton Belinda June Mosher * Farhad Moshiresfahani Claude Jr. Mumford Robert Dale Murphy Kurt Evan Myers * Keyvan Kabavizadeh Mark Allan Nash * Phoebe Anne Neaves Carol ReNae Nelson Roberta Kay Nelson Brad Nichols Chuck Norred Kathleen Northington Lonnie Ray Nowlin Jr. Roger S. Nunn Gregory Paul O’Connor * Sean Patrick O’Grady Donna Jean Oldner B. Paulette Ollar George Michael Ortiz Darryl G. Owens * William Alcott Paetz Jim R. Palmer Carl Goodwin Parrish Dwight Leon Paulden Eric Franklin Percival * Flavio Venicio Marinho Pereira Thomas Shawn Perkins Charles Leon Perry Jr.

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Jonathan Bernard Hardwick Polly Sue Harmon Travis Wade Harston Eric M. Hart * Dennis Neal Hartpence Pamela Sue Harvey Patricia Ruth Hawkins Michael Dale Haworth Sherry Lynn Hayes Ricky G. Haynes Leslie J. Heathman * Steven Harry Hecker Christina Marie Held * Mark Edward Hendricks Teresa Gay Hendrickson Karen Leigh Hensch Susan Carol Herd Gabrielle Marie Hess Ronald Alfred Hill Douglas Raymond Hindes Donald W. Hines

Ronn Dee Lewis Robert Allen Light Charles C. Linhardt Brent Norman Littlepage * Michele Ann Lovell Robert Michael Luna Danny Lee Luton * Virginia Lyon * Dorothy Marie Marquez Dawn E. Martin Mark Allen Martin Jeffery Kent Martin Patricia Ann Martin * Paul David Mathis Ronald K. May Sandra Ann McBride Cathie Leigh McCain * Michael James McCain Mary Jayne McCaskill Kimberly La’tanya McCauley Jimmy Dean McDonald

Walter R, Perry Timothy M. Peters Richard David Pfannenstiel James I. Pfenning Kieu Nga Thi Pham * Kathleen Phelan Monica Sue Piette Paul Michael Pinkerton Robyn Maria Pippin Edward Richard Polanco Linda Kay Powell Reva Joyce Pratt Holly Belle Proto Kevin Dwight Pullen Sandra Lynn Pulley * Jeffrey R. Purdum Mary Elizabeth Ratzki * Sandra Gayle Redman Nikita Lynn Reffner Kelly Reid Mitchell D. Reid

Francis Alva Reynolds Mike Stephen Rigsbee Tim P. Risner William Joseph Robertson Linda Ann Robertson Miss Carla Larenda Robinson Terry H. Robinson Kerry L. Rogers Lori Lou Rogers Mary Louise Rogers Sharon Kaye Rogers Tamara Sue Rogers William Lee Rogers Brenda Carol Roller Frankie Lee Ross Jr. Elizabeth Ann Roth Ray Gene Ruffin * Robert L. Sanders Sharon Kay Sarinske Thomas Stuart Saunkeah Jim D. Schmidt LaDonna Kaye Schmidt Patrick M. Schmitz Lalen F. Schoech Jr. Deborah C. Schue Weaver Steven E. Schumacher Stanley Scott Ella Davonna Shaw Vicki Lynn Shelton Paulla Louise Shires Kelly Ann Shock * Barry J. Short Teresa Bernadine Shrouf -Steven Richard Sidwell Rebecca Louise Simon * Kelly J. Skala Stephen Victor Sleem * Kathryn Roxane Slohn Cynthia Lee Smith Miss Donna Marie Smith

LaVon Elaine Smith * Patricia Jean Smith Stephanie Benae Smith D. Doreen Snyder Barbara Audean Soliday Gary David Spaeth Bret Spence Max Duane Staats Matthew Nick Stanfa Kathryn Lynn Staples * Cindy Jo Stoolz Suzanne Summers David Michael Swickey Afsaneh Tabatabaian Linda Marie Tacheny Janice Marie Taplin Ginger Lee Taylor * John Randall Taylor * Mark Alan Taylor Robert Wayne Taylor David Dwayne Temple Shirley Ann Temple Elizabeth Antonia Terekhov Donna Beth Theyel Darrell V. Thomas Bradley Hughes Thompson David Deraid Thompson David Deraid Thompson * Lori M. Thompson Miss Mary Ann Thompson Ms. Jeannie A. Tilford Nguyet Quang Tu * Phillip Wayne Tucker Shirley Jean Tucker John Paul Tull Michael Tuma Julius Judah Turner Susan Renee’ Twyman Gregory John Tyrey Kamala Devi Valadares *

Brad C. VanHooser DeWayne Mathew Vaughn James Bradley Veitch Mack Jackson Walker Venease Vernette Walker Vicki Lynn Walker * Anthony Keith Wallace Mr. Calvin R. Walter Pamela Diane Walter Augustus Rogene Walton, III Chris R. Ward Joe R. Ward Mary Letitia Waters Julie Ann Watson Dean Christopher Weatherred Sherri Darnelle Whatley Joe Nathan White William Christopher White Christine Rachelle Whitten Ross S. Wiedenkeller Walter Joseph Wiley Bruce W. Wilkerson Lillie M. Williams Vanessa A. Williams Brian R. Wingate Dale Eric Winneberger Stephen Anthony Winston Carla Sue Wittrock * Martin Eugene Wolf Christopher Louis Wolfe Lynn W. Wood Martha H. Work Patricia Lynn Worsham * Ginger Anne Wright Laura Ruth Wylie Sandra Elaine Yarbrough * Julie Anne Yellowhair Mark R. Young Yat Fai Yu

National Honor Society Member

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1977 CONT'D

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1977 Cathy Lynn Adair Nancy Ann Allen Mark Raymond Allison Susan Denise Anderson Kathy Kay Anthony Sandra Jean Arfsten Glenn Armstrong Rhonda Gayle Armstrong William Richard Avon David Allen Awbrey Johnny Earl Bailey Kevin Charles Baker Denise Diane Ballou + Guy Beal Bambi Gant Beard David Glen Belflower Charles Dennis Bennett Carrie Jane Besaw Donna JoAnn Bethel Rickey Eldon Bledsoe Patricia Carol Bohn t Steven Mark Bowen Robert Ernest Bradford Robert A. Breiding Robert Wayne Breshears Richard Joseph Brezny Dennis Alan Brown Jerry Lynn Brown Terence Barry Brown + Roderick Louis Bruner Billy Joe Buckner II Cheryl Lynn Buffington Jimmy Scott Burns Robin Ann Bush Robert Wesley Caldwell Darrell Keith Campbell James Harley Carter Timothy Derrell Cates David Michael Cathey Carolyn La-Jean Cherry Terry Lawayne Clark + Angela Jean Claunch + -DaVid Lee Cleveland Brenda Lynn Cloninger Dee Ann Collins Billy Clyde Cordell Brenda Jean Cowherd Georgia Anna Cox Joseph D. Cox Richard D. Cox Tim Cox James H. Crittenden Brenda Kay Davis Diane L. Davis Troy Arthur Davis Michael Ray Dedrick

Mark Gregory De La Cruz Marvin David Dement t Drew Mickel Denny Donald D. Depel Danny Allen DeWald Carol Ann Dill Keri Elaine Dunn Theda Marie Dunn Mathew Dean Edwards Monica Lewis Fike Janice Marie Fitzpatrick t David Wayne Foley Marilynn Francis Foste Meladee Michele Freese t Annie Mae Friday Victor Bryan Friday ** + Ramona Denise Fuller Willie Mae Gaffney Consuelo Garcia Pamela Renee Garrett t Carmen Gayle Gentry Mary Helen Gomez Tony Goodall Timothy Dean Gower Michael Walter Gray Arthur H. Gregory Bertina L. Griffin Charles R. Guthrie III Myrisha La-Mae Guy Tony Jay Hammon Sharon Kay Hand John Joseph Hansen Leesa Jana Harrington Carl Ray Harris Steven Dale Harshaw Cheryl Jean Hart tGary Paul Hayden Kim Susan Heflin Romie Harold Herrod Barbara Carol Hersh Laurie Anne Hestand Jeffrey Allan Hicks Timothy Lee Hill Deborah Kaye Honeysuckle Edith Gayle Hopkins t Rebecca Lynn Horn t Denise Marie Howard t Larry Lee Howard Brenda J. Howell Margaret Marie Hudacko Stevie D. Hudspeth Marc Don Hulgan t Janet Ellen Humphrey Danita Gayle Hurst Donald Lee Hutcheson Jeannette Colleen Ihrig

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SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL - cont'd

Belinda Rugail Ingram Charles Dean Jackson t Kevin D. Jackson Lavenia Louise Jackson Nancy Marie Jacobs Janice Kaye Jennings Johnny Lee Jennings Donny Gene Jensen Timothy Craig Jernigan Sheila A. Jimenez Cassaundra Kaye Johnson Cathy Darlene Johnson t Curtis Eugene Johnson II Manaul Daved Johnson Patricia Denise Johnson Wanda Jean Johnson Beverly Ann Jones Catherine Mina Juliano Frank J. Juliano Jeffrey Ulo Kasenurm + Liddell Kirk II Darell Clinton Kopepasah Charles Allen Kunhart + Terri Wilds Lair Angela Louise Lambert t Virgil A. Lancaster Tracy Lynn LaRosee Thomas Gary Lawrence Ricky Dale Ledford Karen Annette Lee *** + Vai Gene Lee John Allen Lemm Mitchell Ray Levingston Shenetta Lynette Lewis Marcus Dale Long Maudella Ann Lowe Darla Kay Lucas Dennis Ray Lynn Marvin L. Mannon II Tommy G. Mannon Rita Rose Marler Theresa Lynn Masters t Eva A. McCampbell Tammy Neimann McCool Michael Lee McCoy + Patricia Sue McCullar Lisa Marie McKeithan * + John David Medaris * + Debra Jean Meers Curtis Waynne Miller Garold B. Miller Gerald B. Miller 'â&#x2013; Paul Wayne Mitchell Brian Keith Monahan

LaDonna R. Sloan Georgia Ann Smith Kim Kunkel Stevenson Becky E. Stitch Sandra Elaine Stone Marland Dean Strickland Cindy Lee Stubblefield Benjamin Barton Sullivan Terry L. Tabor Bernice Taft Larry Andrew Thomas Eric Thompson II Michael Ray Thompson + Paula Sue Tittle t Debra Ann Tucker Grace Ann Turnpaugh Thomas William Tusing Billy Ray Upshaw Edward Dean Van Buskirk Steven Michael Vaughn

Cathy Joann Moore Joyce Reames Moore Russel Lee Moore Cathy Daylene Moran Brenda Sue Morlan Reuben Deraymond Morrison Dennis Gale Morrow Susan Diane Morse t Bernadine Morton James Mark Moses Sonja Lyn Motsenbocker Melanie Jean Murray + Stephen Leonard Murray M. Ridgeley Ned Bob Scott Nix t Ricky Alan Nix Louis Earl Northup Mark Loyd Nunley t Kelly Ray Packard *** + Joyce Ann Parkinson Mark Randall Paterson Neil Ryan Paterson Larry Dewayne Payne Roland L. Petty II Ray Anthony Pickett Keith H. Pigg Margaret Ann Plasters + Vicky Lynn Pliley Brenda Jolene Porter Randal Scott Postlewait Tony Ray Potter Ricky J.W. Pound t Carmen Lucille Pratt Cindy Lynn Ramsey Brenda Renee Reames Willie Eugene Reich John Ivan Reynolds II Melvin Ray Rice Floyd Wayne Ritchie DeBurna Dean Rose Mark Anthony Rowell Michael J. Sanford Brian Eugene Scarborough LuAnn Schilberg + David A. Schroll Janis Laraine Schuler Georgia Ellison Self Mark Cole Self Lori Michele Shaw Guila Gene Shell Terry LeAlvin Shepherd Aimee Michaelle Shook Kathrine Ann Sims Robert Scott Singhisen Katherine Audrene Ward Lisa Christine Watson Lisa Rose Weaver Christia Kaye Webb Pamela Denise Webb ** Delisa Kay Welch Tania Lisa Wells Curtis Lynn White Debra Ann Wilder Dale Wayne Wilkerson Calvin Lee Williams Shelia Renette Williams Sylvia Denise Williams Glen Allen Willis Lori Lee Windle Catherine Madine Woody Karen Elaine Wright Edward Lajuan Wynn Keith Bernard Young Kenneth R. Zink II t Honor Society * Bronze Letzeiser ** Silver Letzeiser ***Gold Letzeiser

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STAR-SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL

STAR-SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1977 Nancy Gaye Davis. Sandra Kay Adkins Brian Keith Algeo Pamela Jo Davis Leon Dean Danna Lynn Allen Rhonda Elaine Anderson Cynthia Bevilla DeGroat Sharon Margaret Aucoin Roger Dean Delsigne Stephen Densmore Pamela Carey Autry Brenda Diane Denton Kinita Dorshel Baker Terri Elaine Dickerson Linda Donell Banks Daphne Ann Dixon Charles Barker Wade Francis Barker Donna Jo Downing Sharron I. Downs Sherry Lee Barlow John W. Eckroat Susan Kay Barrett Michael Anthony Eiden Ann Marie Baxter David Wayne Beals Rhonda Dewina Ellison Yvette Annette Belt Brigitte Lanez Evans Jimmy Paul Bennet Bobbie Ann Ezell Gwendolyn LaVerne Benson Patricia Annette Farrow Jeffery B. Berry Curtis D. Fenner Sandra M. Berry Carey Dean Fields John Anthony Bolden Thelma Louise Finley Kathryn Syth Booth Mark Wayne Folks Samuel Clayton Boyle Sandra Gale Ford Ronald A. Brazille Joe Alan Fox Ronald Allen Brewer Sheryl Ann Fox Veronica Quainzetta Bruner Glen Anthony Franklin Dexter Tyrone Bryant Rodney Jerome Franklin Deana Delores Burney Doris Ann Frans Gerald Walter Burton Lonnetta Lynece Frederick Kelly Don Burton Donald Gaines Cynthia Anne Butler Arthur L. Ganther Terry L. Butler Ricky Harold Garrett Jetty Mae Caldwell Jimmy Dean Gasaway Sandra Susie Calvert Carlo Janel Gates Jacquelyn Krissane Cansler Charles Ray Gates Earnest Ford Carr Donald Gene Gibbs Pamela Kay Carrouth Edward Lee Givens Viola Louise Christian Mae Helen Goldsby Willie J.R. Christian Teresa Ann Goode Brenda Dalene Clark Joseph Alfred Goodridge Debora Jean Clark Edward William Gordon Treva Charisse Clayton Darrin Mardel Goucher Patricia Ann Coffey David Lee Greasham Cindy Darlene Coldwell Felicia Renea Green Sonny Paul Collins Treceda Colette Grimes Nancy Lavon Collum Yonavea Wananda Gunn Lowetta Roshelle Combs Connie Jo Hall Kathern Lynne Componation Floyd dell Hamilton Patricia Ann Coplen Rebecca Harbison Jerry Paul Cossey Arvil Doshell Hardimon Keith Leon Cowger Connie Livingston Harris Betty Ann Crain Samuel J. Harrison Lajuana Holland Crawford Thomas Michael Harrison Sheri Aileen Craw'ford Micheal Otis Heil Keith Ray Cummings Jeffrey Lind Heiple David Lynn Curtis Anna Eslick Helms Charles Edward Cutler Leslie James Hendershot Gina Michelle Dartez Gwendolyn Ann Henderson Jo Lynn Davidson Lonnie E. Henderson Cathy Lyn Davis Phyllis Diane Henderson Christiane Davis Lisa Kathleen Herrin

Cindy Ann Hespe Tangi.Rachelle Higgs Reba Jane Hightower Pamela Jo Hill Darrell Dewayne Hines Paul Arthur Hintz Bradley Allen Holcomb Darlinda D. Holmes Carey D. Hooks Dwain A. Hopkins Nathan Mark House William Hayes Howell Sonja Kae Humphrey Nickie Allen Inge Floyd Ray Ingram Charles Cecil Ivey Dwight .Leroy Jackson Stanley D. Jackson Lavinna Ann Jacobs Vernell Antione Jefferson Anita Joy Jenkins Samuel Eugene Jenkins Danny Ray Johnson Darwin Douglas Johnson Glenda Renee Johnson William Glen Johnson Debra Jean Jones Gary Curtis Jones Reginald Keith Joseph Tony Lee Judkins Eric Leon Kean Faye Marie Kelley Ronnie Lee Kellum Billy Bob King Jr. Karla Sue King Joseph Steven Kreke Larry Dewayne Krush Cynthia Faye Kuhlman Ronny Jack Landrum Patricia Ann Lane Leland Elvin Laws Johnny R. Lawson Maurice Dewayne Lemons t Cynthia Ranelle Lewandowski Linda Jean Lewis Sonya Lynn Littleton Rick Lynn Lofton Ramona Denise Looney Debra Bertolasio Loper Jeanne Dee Lowrie David Keith Madison Lisa Ann Manning Teri Ann Martin Vance Lane Martin James Edward Mason II Nancy Schnaibel Mayabb George M.C. McClain Monte Gerard McClellan Londa Yvonne McCloud Faylena Lynn McCracken s Daniel James McDaniel

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STAR-SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1977

Miranda Kay McDaniel DeeAnn McDonald Raymond Lynn McDonald Sharon Denice McFee Charlene Maire McIntosh Kelly Gene McIntyre Carmen Marie Mead Christie E. Messick Brenda Kay Millsap Barbara Augusta Mitchell Kevin Roger Mize Idella Valoria Moore Linda Percyna Moore Tijunia Marie Moore Pamela Joann Morgan Diane Ruth Morren Delilah Odessa Murphy Micheal Lee Murphy Susan Gail Murray Jesse Lee Neal Kenneth Dale Nealy Ricky Paul Nelson Johnna Lee Nixon Sandra Kay Nowlin Richard Allen Ohse Sherri Ann Pardue Mark Joseph Patnaude Doris Marie Payne Andra Laray Peoples Barbara J. Peoples Lonzetta Peoples Janies Russell Perry William Edward Perry Paul A. Peters Laura Annetta Phillips Kelly Lea Pietrowicz Vanessa Gayle Polk George Reid Poplin E. J- Potter Raymond Prather Ronald Keith Prescott Willie Tryon Quinn Jr. Earnest Eugene Reeves Jacqueline Elaine Reeves Deidra Sue Rice Deborah Cutliff Richardson

Billy Joe Ridley Ronald Lee Riggle Steve R. Riley LaDonna Annette Roach Roy L. Roberson Susan Wanell Roberts Steven Douglas Robertson Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sanders Robison William Dwayne Robison Winfred Jefferson Robles Leander Roland Anna Marie Roller Michael Steven Rombaun Diane Michelle Rowlett Patricia Louise Samaripa Katheryn Quinnett Samples Marvin Ardell Sampson Melvin Ezell Sampson Cheryl Lyn Sanders Dawana Jeanne Selfridge Valerie Annette Shelton Cindy L. Simonson Cheryl Yvonne Smallwood Bruce Radal Smith James Lee Smith Richard Earl Smith Tarenna Lavone Smith Yvonne Manley Smith Stephen Michael Smoot Tommy Joe Sparks Robert Otis Spears Mary Lynn Spoor Terri Ann Sprague Jerry Lee Stanfield Marylyn Sue Stanley Thomas Andrew Starnes Gay Lynn Stephens William Mark Stephens Michael Keith Still Teresa Marie Stramski Debra Ann Sullivan Buerl Anthony Swain Nila Regina Swain Travis Wendell Sweet Bobbie LaRee Tanner Rickey Lewis Taylor

Marcus Lynn Thomas Christopher P. Thompson Mary Elizabeth Thompson Daniel Arthur Tiller Richey Dinnis Tipton Ricky D. Tipton Helen Cherry Janett Traylor Sidney Tryon Traylor Masaru Frank Turner Sherri Ruth Twidwell Betty Dianne Underwood Michael Don VanZant Ralph M. Vaught Jesse Earl Vick Myrna G. Viewens Theresa. Ann Vogt Janice Lynn Walker Edward Roosevelt Wallace Royce Kent Walker Donna Stark Wallgren Phyllis Nola Walls Alonzo C. Walton DeeAnn LaMoine Walton Ralph Stephen Wangler Andrea June Ward Brenda Diane Ward Craig Scott Wasson Humphery Deal Watson James Joseph West Jr. Melvin Ulyesse West Carl Wayne Wester Peggy Sue Weygandt James C. Willhelm Annie Louise Williams Gail Ann Williams Glen Alan Williams Kerry Donell Williams Marsha LeVite Williams Franklin Eugene Wilson Roshel Wilson Valerie Ann Wilson Debra Lynn Witten Sharon Ann Wittman Debora Kay Wood Olivia Jane Woodberry Mark Eugene Wright Michael Eugene Wright Tammy Y. Wright

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Donald H. Ladd, Treasurer; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Dr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that all seven Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who presented a plaque to Ms. Myrtle Edmond for outstanding service as President of AASP for 1976-77.

Ms. Edmond responded. Dr. Brown commented: I have very much appreciated Ms. Edmond this year. I have looked out at so many meetings where she has brought her support to us, and I have seen the things that she has organized, and I just want to say, thank you for taking the time to be this kind of representative.

Dr. Start - I think that Dr. Brown has expressed the intent and feeling of all of the Board members.

After additional remarks by Dr. Pate regarding Mr. Elvin Devers, Custodian, Gatewood Elementary School,having been selected as Employee of the Month, Dr. Smith presented to Mr. Devers on behalf of the Board of Education and.the Association of All School Personnel a Certificate of Recognition. Mr. Devers responded.

The following, pertons addressed the Board: (1)

Virginia Miller - Patron

(2)

Calvin Williams - Patron

Ms. Miller submitted to members of the Board questions regarding the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee and requested a reply in writing.

Mrs. Potts inquired: I would like to ask a question of Ms. Miller, and that is whether she got through the Public Relations Office the information that she had asked for. The last time she was here, we had suggested that information be made available there. As I recall, the answers to her questions were to be made available.

Ms. Miller - No, I have not contacted her (Susan Muncy, Public Relations Coordinator). I decided that since I had some questions to ask you specifically, I would just rewrite those other questions and you could just include the answers along with yours. Mrs. Potts - Do you feel that long-range planning for our school district is an important effort?

Ms. Miller - Yes, I agree with Dr. Start, that it is a very important thing. The people that are on the committee I think is a very important thing, but I don't think some have been chosen right. And until I do know more, I can't make the accusation, but I am wondering if the people on the committee are representative of the community. If you answer those questions, then I can go from there. I do think it is important and this is why I am looking into it. I really didn't know anything about it until about three weeks ago. Then I started hearing things that kind of bothered me and made me wonder. In talking to patrons, they didn't seem to know anything about it. I thought anything this important should have been brought before the public and should have been in the paper. In going back and reading the minutes; when I asked before

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HEARINGS cont'd Ms. Miller cont'd

when this all started, and Mr. English said a year ago, March; I noticed that it was in January that he said it looked like there had been nothing done up until the two weeks in January when it really started. So it is just my concern. Dr. Start - Thank you very much.

You will get answers.

Mr. Williams expressed a concern about the possible sale of the Henry School building to DISRS (Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services). Mrs. Potts - I am not sure that Mr. Williams is aware that this is a lease-purchase agreement over a five-year period of time, during which time either party can revoke the lease.

Mr. Williams

So the School Board will have the option of canceling the lease?

Mrs. Potts - During this five-year period.

There were a number of questions that I didn't Mr. Williams - I wasn't aware of this. This might seem to get all the answers for at the hearing that was held at Southeast, be a solution. Of course , one of the concerns of those living in the area (and I just live one house from the area there and I am real concerned about it) is that if the Welfare Department took it, what would they do with it when they were through with it; would we have an option to say anything about it as to what went on there; who would be using it? We asked who would be the trainees that the Welfare Department would have there, that they supposedly would be screening and training? And if they are people that have been on drugs or something, what protection will the people in the area have? We were concerned about that.

Mr. Donwerth - Mr. Williams and I have discussed this a number of times, but I do feel I like the statement that Mrs. Potts just made should be clarified by our Attorney, don't know for sure that on a five-year lease purchase , that we can in three years just say that we want to cancel. I am sure there would be some ramifications that we would have in that area., and I believe that the patrons of that community have a right to know. We are in â&#x20AC;˘the process of long-range planning, and I do feel like we are a little premature, if we ;are going to pay any attention to the Long-Range Planning Committee's recommendations. I would like for our Attorney to clarify the statement that Mrs. Potts just made.. Mr. Bleakley - This basically is a lease-purchase agreement. Under Oklahoma law, the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services cannot enter into financial obligations beyond the fiscal yean, So from their point of view, theirs is a relationship to this contract that it has to be renewed every year , and they have the opportunity to not continue it beyond each fiscal year , because they don't have the legal authority to do so. So basically you have an underlying understanding that it is not written into the contract , that this is a lease-purchase agreement, and that if it continues for the five years, then a deed is given to DISRS. You have the legal right under the provisions of this lease to give at least 60 days written notice prior to the end of any of these four fiscal years to terminate the lease, and that you are going to have to reimburse DISRS for the sizeable investment that they make in the facilities. So you will have the opportunity to cancel the lease at the end of each of these years , but you are in violation of some sort of understanding that you have that this is a five-year, lease-purchase agreement. Nonetheless the opportunity is there, but the legal right is there to terminate the contract. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

R. #1^9 Minutes Approved

A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the Minutes of May 23, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Report - Mrs. Hili

Mrs. Hill - Mr. Donwerth and I were appointed and did meet with Mr. Bleakley on the reversionary clause in connection with the Henry property, hut we are not recommending putting one in if we go that way.

Comments Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts - I understand that this will be the last Board meeting at which our Public Relations Coordinator (Susan Muncy) will be in attendance, and I think during the past year and a half we have had an outstanding.job done for our school district, I would like to say for myself and whoever shares that feeling, that we are going to sorely miss her.

Dr.. Start - Mrs. Potts' remarks are shared by the Board. Muncy's efforts and wish her Godspeed in her new work.

We appreciate very much Ms.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS - cont'd Mrs. Williams - I had a pleasant task, as every Board member did, of presenting diplomas. I selected U. S. Grant High School over the demands from some of my young friends who were graduating from two other schools. I received such a. nice letter, and a young man darted from the band and said, I will be graduating in three years; come back and give me mine. I don't know what his name was, but I have a date three years from now, if I am still here, for U. S. Grant.

Comments Mrs. Williams

Dr. Brown.- I gave diplomas out at the Adult School. It was a very rewarding experience . Comment s Dr. Brown And one of the things that was so rewarding about that was that after we had given out the diplomas, a man came up on the stage with tears running down his cheeks, and he had taken some pictures, and he said, I am so grateful that Oklahoma City provides this opportunity for kids. He said, my son dropped out of school when he was in the 10th grade and he is 23 years old now, and he is getting his diploma tonight. For someone who comes up here Monday night after Monday night, and we get into all of these wrangles from time to time, that is a very moving, rewarding kind of thing to hear. I felt so good about it.

Mr. Donwerth - I wish that all of the people that are patrons in the Oklahoma City Public Schools could attend the Commencement Exercises when the young people get their diplomas. I passed out diplomas at Capitol Hill High School, and I have never in my life attended a function where that many students were so well behaved. If you want to see them at their best, go to a Commencement Exercise.

Comments Mr. Donwerth

ITEMS PENDING

Information to the Board

Meeting of April 4, 1977 1.

Report on School Pictures (Late May, 1977 or early June, 1977).

Meeting, of April 18, 1977

Response.to John Marshall students.

(Enclosure - June 3, 1977).

Meeting of April 29, 1977 1.

Implementation procedures Middle School Activity (PE & Athletics) Program.

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Schedule reptrsting. sessions to Board - Title I Advisory Committee.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Bleakley reported as follows: (1) Lawsuit on Full-Court Basketball for Girls - The District has received a summons (service of process) in a new lawsuit, in which the District is named as party defendant, seeking' full-court basketball for girls. The primary defendant in this case is the Athletic Association. We are in the process of researching the issue as presented in this lawsuit and will be presenting suggested courses of action in the litigation in future Board meetings. (2) Senate Bill 118 - Senate Bill 118 that provided for elections of employee representative organizations was vetoed today by the Governor. We have been delaying filing the motion in the Association of Classroom Teachers versus the District lawsuit that the Board had previously authorized us, to see how this legislation would affect that pending litigation under which Judge Harris retains jurisdiction over the selection procedures of this district. I would like to ask the Board for direction tonight on whether or not 'tiQ include in that motion a reconsideration of the issue or if it should be the majority of votes cast or the majority of the employees within the bargaining unit which should <Xei^J2BÂŁfcne whether or not an organization should represent the bargaining unit.

(3) Senate Bill 192 - Another matter of legislation is Senate Bill 192 relating to the deannexation of the Hartsdale Addition from the District. The Governor has indicated that he will not veto the bill and will allow it to become law without his signature. I have provided the Board with copies of a supplemental memorandum, delving further into the legal issues, of this legislation. It is our opinion that Senate Bill 192 is

Attorney's Report

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Attorney's Report - cont'd

R. #150 Motion to Petition Governor on Senate Bill 192 (Deannexation of Hartsdale Addition)

(3)

Senate Bill 192 - cont'd

unconstitutional in that the legislation is special and local. It provides a precedent for further deannexation actions in the District. We are recommending to the Board that it once again ask the Governor to veto that hill within the three days remaining in which he can do so, and to provide him with a copy of this memorandum. Dr. Brown - I move that we as a Board petition the Governor to veto Senate Bill 192 relating to the Hartsdale Addition deannexation issue and supply the Governor with our Attorney's evaluation.

Mrs. Hill - Second. Dr. Start - Is it your desire to dehate and take action on this motion this evening? If there is no objection, the dehate is open.

Dr. Brown - I would like to speak briefly to the bill. Probably in terms of the future of our system, this bill represents possibly the most significant attack on our system that we have had in seme time, in that it is a move to begin a piecemeal kind of carving away at our system in order to provide small groups of people to move to other systems around the District. For this to happen would be tragic in the long run for the long-range health of this system. I think that it is important, not only that we solicit the Governor's assistance in vetoing this bill, but also that we do so with enough strength to convince the members of the Legislature that they cannot continue this kind of selective action against a school system such as ours. I had some folk in my house that live right across the street from that area, and as they were visiting the other night, they said, we want to tell you that if they are successful, we will go after it next year. So the idea that it is only a onetime thing and that it is only going to happen once is just not true. We are going to have to say to these legislators that they cannot sell their votes just to get reelected. We have to begin to have those who have some concern for the people. Mr. Donwerth - I did have some mixed emotions about the support of this bill when it came. up. I have always opposed children having to be bused across and away from their neighborhood; however, because of the influx of other neighborhoods coming in and saying, well, this passed, we want it this time, and begin cutting away here and there all over the city, I would have to support the recommendation to petition the Governor.

Mrs. Williams - I think what very few of the general public probably are aware of is that it is a gradual erosion that we cannot let happen. This may be due to certain images which are a lot of times false, because we know how good we are, and we are offering the best that can be afforded. I have had personal experiences with certain parents whose children were the victims of some deannexation who now want back into the Oklahoma City schools. So I think this is a very dangerous thing,.and I certainly concur in petitioning the Governor. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #151 Petition to Court on Majority Required in Selection of Collective Bargaining Organization Approved

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Mrs. Potts - I would move that we ask our firm to include in the petition to the Court a consideration of what the majority required in order to collectively bargain with the Board should be.

Mr. Donwerth - Second. Dr. Start - Is it your desire to debate this motion tonight and vote on it? is no objection, the motion is now open for debate.

If there

Dr. Brown - The Governor's decision to veto the Senate Bill 118 which was very important to our district, leaves us in a position of having to clarify some issues we hope will be resolved by this legislation. So I must support Mrs. Potts' motion. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Treasurer's Report

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report.

R. #152 Reports Approved

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the reports as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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SUPERENTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Smith - I would like to also extend to Ms. (Susan) Muncy our gratitude for the Remarks services she has rendered to the school district and wish her well in her new adventures Dr. Smith and into the future. I would also like to express appreciation for the young people in showing their interest in the school system hy attending the Board meeting tonight. And certainly to Ms. (Xyrtle) Edmond, we want to express appreciation for the leadership she has exhibited as President of the Association of All School Personnel. We want to commend her for a wonderful great year for 1976-77â&#x20AC;˘ A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Potts to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated:

At School District Expense (a)

Margaret Basey and Thelma Jones, American Library Association Annual Meeting, Detroit, Michigan, June 17-23, 1977-

(b)

Paul English, The Council of Big City Boards of Education, June Meeting on FederalState Governmental Relations, Washington, D. C., June 19-21, 1977-

R. #153 Professional Trips Approved

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the following Resolutions R. #15^ Resolutions of of Appreciation: Appreciation Approved (a) Harold R. Robinson, Retired Floorman, deceased April 30, 1977-

(b)

Martha Frances White, Retired Teacher, deceased May 2, 1977.

(c)

J. W. Osban, Retired Campus Officer, deceased May 12, 1977-

(d)

Robert Spencer, Painter - Maintenance Department, deceased April 29, 1977-

(e)

Roy Martin, Retired Floorman, deceased May 7, 1977-

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Williams to supplement the 1976-77 General Fund Budget in the amount of $2,177,632.89 to bring the General Fund Budget to the previously planned total of $1+5,300,000.00; also to transfer previously allocated funds between accounts as follows:

ACCOUNT NUMBER

ACCOUNT - CLASSIFICATION

INCREASE

R. #155 Supplement to General Fund Budget Approved

DECREASE $ 58,718.00

110

Administration Salaries

130

Administration-Other

210

Instruction Salaries (includes teachers' salaries)

230-250

Instruction-Other

310-1+20

Attendance and Health

20,811.00

510-560

Transportation

91,01+1.00

610

Operating Salaries

87,060.00

630-660

Operation-Other

7^0

Maintenance

810-81+0

Fixed Charges

mo-1191

Community Services

1230

Capital Outlay

8,152.00

1,937,802.89

1+2^,500.00

129,200.00 16,000.00

181+,l+67.00 12,521.00

161+,900.00 Net Add--------- $2,177,632.89

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R.#155 Supplement to General Fund Budget Approved cont'd

R. #1% Approval of Transfer of Building Levy Funds

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the transfer of previously allocated Building Levy funds between accounts as follows: ACCOUNT NUMBER

ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION

5610.02

Buildings - Salaries

5610.03

Project Planning

9,883.00

5610. Oil

Warehousing - Salaries

7,500.00

5620.05

Materials - Other

5630.00

Operation - Heat

5670.01

Operation - Water

56^0.02

Operation - Electricity

56^0.OU

Operation - Telephone

5810.02

Fixed Charges - Social Security

>+,500.00

5820.02

Fixed Charges - Accident I Insurance

1,517.00

58^0.00

Fixed Charges - Interest on Warrants

INCREASE

DECREASE $ 62,000.00

$ 76,869.00

2,800.00

800.00

^,800.00

500.00

â&#x2013;

Net Transfers -------

1,231.00

$ 86,200.00

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start, voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #157 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents and Submit Application for Grant

A motion, was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute necessary documents and submit application for the following Grant: PART I

A Program to Enhance Young Women's Understanding of Interdisciplinary uses of Math in Career Choices

Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) - Special Projects

Act of Education Amendments of 197^-Public Law 93-380, Result of Bills:

H. R. 208 and S. 2518.

Dr. Smith - Very briefly, this grant provides for a math consultant and a math teacher in one of our middle schools,participating with representatives of five other school districts - Millwood, Crooked Oak, Norman, Moore and Midwest City, in developing a module to help enhance young women's understanding of interdisciplinary uses of math in career choices. These people will be attending the workshops on the weekends at Oklahoma University with the funds from the proj ect paying the expenses, and then the teacher involved will be piloting some of the programs back in their home school during theâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latter part of the 1977-78 year, and then would be considering this for pilot programs for 1978-79 in the six participating schools. Mrs. Potts - I think it is a very innovative approach to deal with an educational problem, and I look forward to seeing the results of it.

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Dr. Smith reported:

I am sure that many of you noticed the article in the newspaper over the weekend where the Northwest Cry-Slurs were honored for their performances in the Mormon Tabernacle with the kind of response that no other group has ever received. I think, again, this is a real tribute to the program at Northwest Classen and to those young people and all of those associated with it.

Information to the Board

PERSONNEL REPORT A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the teachers listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations and information listed be approved.

R. #158 Personnel Approved

PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of May payrolls and authorization of June payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for May 11-31, 1977On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #159 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

Purchasing A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve Purchasing Items B-l through B-27 as follows:

Purchase of Miscellaneous Instructional Supplies Purchase of miscellaneous instructional supplies (clips, blotters, file boxes, erasers, fasteners, rubber bands, rulers, staples, staple removers, etc.) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Business Essentials, Inc. Comark Plastics Graphi Industries Constructive Playthings Triangle/A&E, Inc. Standard Stationery Supply Co. Dowlings^ Inc. Buschart brothers, Inc. Carpenter Paper Company Thompson Book & Supply Co. Oklahoma Paper Company Sexton & Sexton School Supply, Inc. Total

1,022.78 H, 750.00 270.00 970.00 360.00 886.53 1^,325.25 1,229.10 261.12 15,301.03 7,673.92 1,175-00

U8,221+.73

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 2^0.00.

Purchase of Instruments

Purchase of instruments (alto metallophone, soprano glock, alto glock, soprano xylophone, alto xylophone, and bass xylophone) for use by the Curriculum Department from Magnamusic-Baton, Inc. (quotations and instruments available only from the designated distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,368.Uo is to be charged to G 1230.03.

R. #160 Approval of Purchasing Items

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Purchase of Cosmetology Supplies and Equipment Purchase of cosmetology supplies and equipment (shampoo, hair conditioners, permanent cold waves, nail polish, hair spray, combs, manikins, dryers, chairs, etc.) for use by various high schools and warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. Advance Beauty Products, Inc. Burmax Company, Inc. M-F-G Corporation Bottenfields, Inc. Sooner Beauty Supply Marianna, Inc. Russell's Mdse. Dist., Inc. Hahn's Manikin & Beauty Products Pearlduck, Inc. Henry Kayser & Fils, Inc. Total

500.27 686.28 766.36 6.00 1,185.91 2,173.00 557.28 1+1+9. Uo 126.90 612.26 1,39^.00

8,^57.66

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 21+0.00 G 21+0.01 G 1230.03 Total

3,971i.51+ 3,21+7.5H 1,235.58

8,1+57.66

Purchase of Custodial Supplies Purchase of custodial supplies (brooms, brushes, buckets, cleanser, wax, soap mop heads, plungers, toilet tissue holders, paper towels, lawn mowers, seal, durox, etc. ) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted low quotations on specifications: Carpenter Paper Company Creative Industries Solvent Mfg. Company, Inc. Brodhead-Garrett Company Scrivner, Inc. Mednic Wiping Material Company S.E.B. Paint Company Fuller Brush Company Southwestern Paint Company Oklahoma Paper Company Magnolia Chemical Company, Inc. Craver Supply Wellington Puritan Mills Gil-Mor Chemical Company Midwest Maintenance Supply JSart Industrial Supply Company â&#x20AC;˘ Acnfe Holder Company, Inc. Cardinal Paper Company Dick Dolph Lawn & Garden Equipment Mid-America Chemicals, Inc.

Total

21+,022.21+ 21+9.05 600.00 l+,176.OO 1,610.70 91+5.00 10,1+17.50 1,1+53.68 925.OO 725.01+ 1+00.32 2,1+69.60 1,332.00 11,500.00 1,322.88 3,500.00 1,625.00 11,520.00 l,785.OO 1,300.00

81,879-01

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 650.01 G 71+0.01 Total

80,091+.01 1,785.00

81,879.01

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Purchase of. Instructional Art Supplies

Purchase of instructional art supplies (paints, glaze, clay, crayons, ink, brushes, felt, burlap, yarn, pipe cleaners, chalk, etc.) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

The Clay-Stone Company Thompson Book & Supply Co. Sexton & Sexton School Supply, Inc. Eriksen's Crafts, Inc. Dick Blick Company, Inc. Hobby Lobby Color King, Inc. As el Art Supply Macmillan Teachers Center S & S Arts & Crafts Total

2,170.00 5^,925.7^ 360.00 325.00 236.16 1,200.80 1+,1+37-98 671.31 10,120.53 672.00

75,119-52

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 21+0.00. 6..

Purchase of Compressor

Purchase of one compressor for use by the Central Food Service Department from Jones-Newby Supply Company (to match existing units and is available only from the designated supplier). This purchase in the amount of $1,830.95 is to be charged to the Central Food Service Account.

Purchase of Television Rights Permission to purchase television rights for use by KOKH-TV, Channel 25, Broadcasting Center from Instructional Television Cooperative, Inc. This purchase in the amount of $2,1+13.23 is to be charged to Account CPB 230.06 and has been approved on our Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant.

Purchase of Video Tape Purchase of video tape for use by the Broadcasting Center from Fuji Photo Film U. S. A., Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $9,861+.90 to be charged to Account CPB-TV, 21+0.01, and has been approved on our Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant.

Purchase of Magazine and Periodical Subscriptions

Purchase of magazine and periodical subscriptions for use by all schools and Curriculum Library from Southwest Business Publication Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1U,33^.82 to be charged'to Account G 230.02. 10.

Purchase of Data Processing Equipment

Purchase of data processing equipment (Optical Mark Reading System) for use by Computer Services Department from National Computer System. This purchase in the amount of $73,800.00 is to be charged to Account G 830.05. 11.

Approval of Agreements for Cleaning .

Approval of agreements for cleaning of band uniforms, twirler uniforms, blazers, choir robes, etc., for all high schools and middle schools by Walden Cleaners, Quality Cleaners, and Nicoma Park Cleaners which submitted the low quotations. This purchase is to be charged to Account G 65O.OH. 12.

Purchase of Materials Purchase of materials (video tapes, leader guide, and participant guides) for use for staff development by Personnel Services from Professional Development, Inc. (available only from this publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,072.50 is to be charged to Account G 250.05.

13â&#x20AC;˘

Purchase of Stage Equipment and Curtains Purchase of stage equipment and curtains (replacement - fire damage) for Jackson Middle School from Capitol Stage Equipment Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $U,UU5-00 to be charged to B 13^2 and will be reimbursed by insurance.

R. #160 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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1U.

Purchase of Paper Products Purchase of paper products (sulphite, white index, precollated sets, etc.) for use at the Washington Print Shop from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Graham Paper Company Carpenter Paper Company Total

203.2^ 13,^26.35

13,629.59

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 2^0.01. 15.

Confirmation of Purchase of Printed Forms

Confirmation of purchase of printed forms for use by the Purchasing Department from Dataforms, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,085.U8 and charged to Account G 130.22. 16.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (learning kit, filmstrip/record, cassettes, etc.) for use by Media Services from Society for Visual Education (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,210.23 is to be charged to Account 230.01, Title IV-B and has been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

17-

Purchase of Electrical and Electronic Supplies

Purchase of electrical and electronic supplies (wire, light fixtures, receptacles, stems, switches, anchors., tape, etc.) for various schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Graybar Electric Company Active Electrical Distributors G. E. Supply Emsco Electric Supply Company Oklahoma Lighting Distributors Radio Supply, Inc. Pyramid Supply, Inc. Cox Sound & Communications Total

5,161.78 1U3.38 1,03^.60 1U.29 392.8H 33H.33 2,8i+6.oU 608.33

10,535-59

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05. 18.

Purchase of Roofing Supplies Purchase of roofing supplies (asphalt, blades, cement, insulation, etc.) for warehouse stock from Standard Materials Corporation which submitted the low quotation on specifications in the amount of $8,382.76 to be charged to Account BU?620.05.

19-

Purchase of Insulation and Ceiling Panels

Purchase of insulation and ceiling panels for use at Stand Watie School from the Denman Company which submitted the low quotations in the amount of $1,501.98 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05. 20.

Purchase of Health Supplies Purchase of health supplies (thermometer holders and covers, aspirin tablets, ammonia capsules, soap, etc.) for use by the Health Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Willis Medical Company Melton Company, Inc. S & S Hospital Supply Co. Micro Bio-Medics, Inc. Scrivner, Inc. Mid-Continent Surgical Supply Co.

Total

92.30 700.80 5HU.5O 259.22 93.96 19-20

1,709.98

These purchases are to be charged to Account G H20.01.

21.

Purchase of Cassette Cartridges Purchase of cassette cartridges for warehouse stock from Wholesale Educational Supplies Company which submitted the low quotation on specifications in the amount of $2,178.00 to be charged to Account G 240.00.

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22.

Purchase of Hot Water Heater and Booster

Purchase of hot water heater and booster for Moon Middle School from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: F. E. Georgia Supply Co. A.M.E., Inc.

Total

807-00 10,287.00

11,09^.00

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

BL 5620.05 Central Food Service

$ 10,287.00 _______ 807 - 00

Total 23.

11,09^-00

Purchase of Band Uniforms Purchase of band uniforms for Eisenhower Middle School from Sol Frank Uniforms, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $7,161.60 to be charged to Account G 2^0.01.

2H.

Option to Purchase Printing Equipment Approval of option to purchase printing equipment (stitching machine) currently being used by the Printing Department from Xerox Corporation. The net purchase price, includes applicable rental accruals, in the amount of $2,691-25 to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

25-

Purchase of Instructional Supplies Purchase of instructional supplies (paper, metric rules, stenographer notebooks, envelopes, glue, pencils, file folders, etc.) for warehouse stock, for use by all schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotation (prices extended from previously approved quotations and/or agreements):

Thompson Book &.Supply Macmillan Arts & Crafts Graham Paper Company U. S. Envelope Company Dowlings, Inc. Leech Products Cardinal Paper Company Buschart Brothers, Inc. Constructive Playthings Capital Paper Company Oklahoma Paper Company Oklahoma Envelope Company Total

12,5^1.20 13,6^2.71 12,500.00 U, 278.00 1,087.20 2,200.00 1,075-68 9,o HU.Uo 6,000.00 1U,523.13 5,179.20 2,051.00

8^,122.52

These purchases are to be charged to AccountzG 2i+0.00. 26.

Purchase of Typewriters Purchase of typewriters (manual and electric) for use in various business education classrooms, school and administrative offices from the following companies (totals shown reflect allowance for exchange machines):

Capitol Hill Typewriter Company Olivetti Corporation of America IBM Corporation Royal Typewriter Company Donnell Typewriter Company

Total These purchases are to be charged

23,O1U.OO 57,016.50 25,675-00 887-^0 21,152.00

$ 127,7^^-90

to the following Accounts: $ 12^,^33.90 1,090.00 5^5-00 1,676.00

G 1230.03 *1230.03, Title 1-12 *1230.03, Title VII *1230.03, Title IV-B Total

$ 127,7^^-90

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Educational Grants and/or Programs.

R. #160 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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27.

Purchase of Office Machines Purchase of office machines (adding machines, calculators, transcribing machines, combination dictating/transcribing machine, and copying machine) for use at various locations (business education classrooms, school and administrative offices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; totals shown reflect allowance for exchange machines):

Irwin Bunsiness Machines Donnell Typewriter Co. Southwest Typewriter Co. Olivetti Corporation of America Oklahoma Typewriter Co. Fuzzell's Calculator Corner, Inc. Monroe, The Calculator Co. Electronic Dictation Systems, Inc. Lanier Business Products Dictaphone Corporation A.B. Dick Products Co. Total

5,677.59 562.50 1,636.70 2,500.00 2,998.00 1+95-00 9,922.31+ i +,76o .oo 3,350.00 3,1+78.00 5,806.00

1+1,186.13

purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 1230.03 *1230.03, Title 1-12 *1230.03, Title VII *230.01, Title IV-B **21+0.01, CPB-TV Total

1+0,330.93 1+80.80 11+1+.00 191.1+0 39-00

1+1,186.13

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Educational Grants and/or Programsâ&#x20AC;˘

**These purchases have been approved on our Corporation of Public Broadcasting Grant. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Mr. English - I would like to commend the Purchasing Department. I think they have really been working hard to get these things together, and I think they have done excellent work.

I think we have had a good year Dr. Start - The Chair would like to emphasize that. would like to add my congratulations to that in our Purchasing Department, and I department. Information to the Board

Central Food Service Statement

The Central*Food1 Service Department Financial Statement as of April 30, 1977 was submitted as information to the Board. Dr. Start - I want to commend the Central Food Service Department for an exceptional year. Dr. Smith noted for us that there has. been no substantial increase in food prices paid by our students the past three years. It has been some minimal adjustment. Most of the savings and economies have been afforded through measures other than increasing the price of food. This department deserves a great deal of appreciation by the Board.

Mrs. Potts - This deparment is unbfert'ak'irrg quite an extension of their services, both in the summer lunch program and then next fall in extending the lunch offering to the elderly, in a large number of our schools. They are very ambitious and are to be commended for their conscientious approach to these challenges. UNFINISHED BUSINESS R. #161 Substitute Motion In re Lease Purchase of Henry School Property Failed

Motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. English at the meeting of May 23, 1977, "to reconsider at the first meeting in June (June 6, 1977) the Lease Purchase of the Henry School property."

Mr. Donwerth - As a substitute motion, I move that we notify DISRS (Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services) that we would like to hold in abeyance the possible lease purchase of the Henry School property until the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee has made its recommendation to the Board.

Dr. Brown - Second.

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Dr. Start - With your permission, the Chair would like to comment. I think that is a mistake. I think we should not hide behind our Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee. There is no question that this committee is an important committee in the district, but if we are going to delay all of our responsibilities waiting for a report of that committee, I think it would be a major mistake. This has been thoroughly debated. Each one of youknowsmy feelings on this subject, and I would like to see this motion defeated.

Mr. English - This is a lease-purchase arrangement of which if the Long-Range Planning Committee came back with the recommendations and said we believe there is a good use for Henry School and there is good reason to keep it, the Board could, as I understand it, cancel the lease-purchase agreement. This is an empty building, which to me is different from the Culbertson motion that will come upa little later, in that there we have a school that we haven't even voted to close and somebody wants to buy it. So I think one that we have in the past determined that we didn't have a use for the building, it is wiser to settle that one than it is to do one that has students in it now.

Mr. Donwerth - I will agree with Mr. English. It was kind of a long way around for me to make the motion like I did, to kind of steal from his motion on the Culbertson School, and I did it for that reason. Like you. stated, it would be a mistake. I feel also it was a.mistake when people from DISRS came to the community of the Henry School and made their presentation, and then the people said no, we do not want DISRS in our community. I feel it was a mistake for the Board to go back to DISRS and say, wait a minute, that isn't final, this Board makes the final decision. DISRS had backed out and then members pulled them back in. I feel that was as much a mistake as maybe the mistake not to go ahead and vacate an empty building. Dr. Brown - I think that first of all, we are going to have a lot of tough decisions to make that will take patrons' support. And if we say to patrons that we are going to come in and ask them about the use of a building; if we go in and ask them and then we don't pay any attention to what they tell us, then it is going to make it that much more difficult to do the hard task that we have to do of closing and opening buildings. It would seem to me that there has been so much discussion and so much upheaval over this particular building, that at this time it might really not be to our advantage in the long run. We could sell the building, but in the long run it might make it that much more difficult for us to deal with the same kind of an issue later on. For instance, if DISRS does not handle the building correctly and they do something that hurts the neighborhood, then the next time we want to close a building, there is going to be a very frantic concern about what is going to go into that building when we come out. Our credibility with the neighborhood is not going to be as high. I think that has to be weighed against our stewardship as a Board over the property that is under our control. Trust is a very fragile thing, and if that would keep the trust for us, it might be better.

Mrs. Hill- How long has the building been vacant?

Dr. Start - In 1973-7^-, regular classes at Henry were discontinued.

Mrs. Potts - There is one other factor that enters in on this situation, and that is that we have many buildings that were closed last year that are not even yet leased, and we did hayeâ&#x20AC;?a-proviso where we made a commitment that wewouldnot sell those schools for three years hence, so that there would be opportunity for population movement back. But this building is not one of the buildings that was included in that. We do have the vandalism problem. We have a problem really with financial responsibility, and I think oftentimes we do have people come to us at Board meetings as well as we are going to people in the communities asking their opinions. But then it comes down to the long hard bit that we have got to make a decision weighing all of these factors. When people come to speak to us, they have got to understandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;that is our responsibility.

Mr. English - We have a policy on sale of property. I have talked to Dr. Smith about it, and I think that maybe we need to ask the staff to go back and come up with a little proposed changing ofi the wording in our policy. Apparently, because this was a lease-purchase arrangement, we did not have to advertise that this building was available for sale. Whereas, I think that if it had been a strictly cash arrangement and the Welfare Department came and said we will pay you this much right now on the spot, then probably we would have had to advertise and gone through a little different procedure. It would seem to me that if we are going to try and get the top dollar out of our property, we ought to try and make that policy apply to lease-purchase arrangements as well as to the strict sale of the building. Dr. Smith - The only provision that we did not abide by completely was the advertising in the papers. We did have a sign posted on the property. We did not advertise in the paper. With this not being a sale per se, we did not ask for the five percent earnest money on their behalf. But I think you have raised a very valid point here that we need to take into consideration in our guidelines, the lease sale as well as the outright sale.

Dr. Brown - That does raise also the question that had that been advertised in the way that Mr. English is relating to it, some buyer more acceptable to the community might have made a bid.

R. #161 Substitute Motion In re Lease Purchase of Henry School Property Failed

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Dr. Smith - The only responses we had to our advertising with the signs, were from real estate agents wanting to handle the sale of it, not interested in buying it, but wanting to act as our agent in selling it.

R.#162 Approval for Lease Purchase of Henry School Property

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the leasepurchase agreement of the Henry School property, as follows:

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted nay; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted nay; Mrs. Potts voted nay; Mrs. Williams voted nay; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion failed.

Lease agreement between the District (independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County) and the State of Oklahoma, by and through its State Board of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services, "DISRS"; that the District lease Henry School property to DISRS for a period of one year commencing July 1, 1977, at the annual rate of Sixty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen and 67/100 Dollars ($67,216.67) to be paid in twelve equal installments of Five Thousand Six Hundred One and 39/100 Dollars ($5,601.39).

DISRS under this lease shall have the authority to repair, remodel or alter the premises in any manner whatsover without prior approval of School District. The cost of all utilities, insurance, improvements, maintenance, and repair shall be borne by DISRS.

This lease shall be considered automatically renewed from year to year, to and including fiscal year ending June 30, 1982, unless DISRS submits to School District notice in writing sixty (60) days prior to the end of any given fiscal year of their intention not to renew. This lease may be terminated by the District if DISRS violates any of its terms and provisions. This lease may also be terminated by the District giving to DISRS a written notice sixty (60) days prior to the end of any fiscal year its intention not to renew with an allowance to DISRS for the expenses incurred by DISRS for renovation of the property. This lease to show that provided DISRS continues to lease the property from year to year for a period of five (5) successive years that the District will convey all of the District's interest in the property to DISRS by a Quit Claim Deed without further consideration.

(The lease agreement to be prepared and/or approved by the District's attorney.) On roll call, Dr. Brown voted nay; Mr. Donwerth voted nay; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #163 Substitute Motion on Curriculum Adoption Approved

Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of the Board, May 16, 1977, for consideration at the meeting of the Board, May 23, -1277 (consideration delayed until the meeting of the Board, June 6*, 19?7): "I would move that the Board adopt this policy statement on curriculum adoption." "A dynamic instructional program requires ongoing alteration in the curriculum and courses of study.

"It is the policy of the Board that no course of study shall be eliminated or new course added without approval of the Board, nor shall any sharp alteration or reduction of a course of study be made without such approval.

"New programs and courses of study shall not be acted upon by the Board until the meeting following their presentation by the Administration, that Board members may have an opportunity to review the proposed program and receive input from patrons, students and staff."

Substitute Motion

Mr. English - I would like to offer a modification of my motion which was provided by the staff, and I would like to offer this modification that they have prepared as a substitute motion. I would move that the Board adopt this policy statement on curriculum adoption: "A dynamic instructional program requires ongoing alteration in the curriculum and courses of study.

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Substitute Motion cont'd Mr. English cont'd

"By November 15 of each year, the Administration will submit to the Board a listing of all courses to be offered by the District for the following year. This will be submitted in the form of a course catalog containing the following items: Course title, course number, prerequisites, other requirements (minimum number of students required'in order for course to be offered, etc.), and course description. All additions, and deletions will be noted.

"Approval of the course offerings shall not be acted upon by the Board UHtil-the-meetiHg-fellewiHg (modified to read) for at least two weeks after their presentation by the Administration, that Board members may have an opportunity to review the proposed course catalog and receive input from patrons, students and staff." Mrs. Potts - Second. Dr. Start - The substitute motion is now open for debate and discussion.

Mrs. Potts - I think this is a good example of staff-board interaction in developing a positive solution.

Dr. Brown - I need to ask a question of the Attorney. In your opinion, Mr. Bleakley, once we as a Board adopt a course of study as the course of study, then are we legally bound to that course of study? ' Could someone take us to court if that were not provided? For instance, if we were to agree to and list in a catalog and vote on a catalog with a course in Russian and, say, it was at Capitol Hill High School and three people showed up to take Russian and we decided that did not constitute enough of a commitment for us to make the financial commitment, would we then find it possible under this kind of a motion to decide not to have the course or could the court legally bind us to what we had agreed to? Mr. Bleakley - I don't think that would provide a very strong basis for a lawsuit. You would probably want some kind of disclaimer in any kind of catalog, that the course would be subject to adequate participation. Dr. Brown - I would want a disclaimer on any kind of motion that would permit us in some kind of an emergency or in some kind of problem, to alter a change, delete or add to a program. If that is not true, then it seems to me that what we have created for us is a very inflexible kind of structure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; November 15 of one year binding us to a curriculum for the next year. College institutions have this kind of requirement that they present to the Board of Regents, and friends of mine who are college administrators say that this is a very tough problem for them, because once they have bound themselves to a curriculum, then it is very difficult for them to do much to change thacurriculum, regardless of how much later they might want to do that. So if we could put into the motion some kind of flexibility on the part of our system to make adjustments, then I would be in favor of the motion, but not as it now stands.

Mrs. Williams.-''Riji he mean just a statement such as minimal participation required?

Dr. Brown - Or a statement that would just give us the flexibility as a system, after November:15, to come back and revise any course decision that we had approved. I think that we need to give ourselves and the administration some flexibility.

Mr. English - If you look at paragraph 2, about the fifth line as that line ends, "minimum number of students required in order for course to be offered." You will remember that they have information attached to that proposed motion by the staff. It says "minimum number of students required for class to be offered is 15 unless specified." So, in other words, if we offer Environmental Science in grade 10 and there are not 15 students who sign up for that course, then it is not offered. I think this is provided for in the very motion itself, that it says "minimum number of students required in order for course to be offered." And obviously when you put this in the catalog for the students, it is going to say, just like it says prerequisite is one year of Laboratory Science and Algebra I, it will also say minimum number of students forâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; course to be offered, if that is the case. Dr. Brown - Do you remember when we decided to include in the curriculum before the next year, the Chemistry programs? Would we have the flexibility to do that under this motion?

Mr. English

- I think so.

Dr. Smith - I would perceive that any time that we might come up with a proposed program, we could bring that to you for special consideration at that time. __ I

Dr. Brown - As long as we have flexibility to include or take away, then I am with the motion. If it binds us specifically to a course of action that we are not free to change, then I am not with the motion.

R. #163 Substitute Motion on Curriculum Adoption Approved

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Mrs. Potts - Dr. Brown's question raises a question in my mind, and that is once you put things in writing, are you hound hy what is put in writing? As a district, we have been moving more and more toward that kind of accountability. I am wondering if there could be any problem if you put in the catalog a description of the course and then an individual school has a teacher who does not teach the items that are listed in the catalog as part of that subject; is there any problem with liability of the school district in such a situation? Mr. Bleakley - The area of law that you might be getting into is what is called in civil law, detrimental reliance; where Some person makes a representation and another person relies on it to that person's detriment. I think that within the scope of publi education, there is not much basis for that. They have a right to a free education, and they are not expending any money. The college situation might provide a better ground that a person might get into a financial situation with respect to his work or something to take a course and the thing falls through, and he suffers some monetary damage. I think within the scope of public education on the common school level, that you don't really get into that problem, and you are basically dealing more with a matter of convenience than one of civil rights or the ability to bring a damage suit or something like that.

Dr. Brown - However, Mr. Bleakley, aren't there a number of cases in which these very things are pending now across the country? It seems to me that I read that there was a case just recently about a student who has sued and has been successful at a lower court level over a course description in a catalog. Mr. Bleakley - I have not seen any cases like that. I would be glad to check into those and see if I can come up with any information through research. Mrs. Hill - We were asking for input from patrons, students and staff; is one week really enough time? I was wonderirg 'if we should allow more time than just the one week, or would the pamphlet be published ahead of time? Mr. English - I think you have a good point. Mrs. Hill - It would give our patrons, students and staff more time, if they knew they had a definite time.

Mrs. Potts - I would like to raise a question of our Attorney. Would there be any problem with our approving this motion as is, or do we need some additional words to serve as a protection for the school district?

Mr. Bleakley - I think the necessary disclaimer could probably be put in the catalog as an administrative matter and wouldn't have to be part of this policy. I will review the research to find out if there are any pending cases of if any decisions have been made in this area, and report to you at the next Board meeting. Dr. Brown - I need some encouragement about.this. Mr. English - Let me go back and deal with Mrs. Hill's problem. I would like to perfect this motion to say in that third paragraph,'"not be acted upon by the Board for at least two weeks after their presentation by the Administration;" changing "until the meeting Allowing," to read "for at least two weeks after." Dr. Start - Does the seconder approve

of that perfection?

Mrs. Potts - Yes.

Mr. English - This kind of procedure would permit members of the Board to know more about what is actually going on out in our schools. Also, Dr. Brown, I believe it was at Grant where you made some kind of comment about maybe we shouldn't be offering such a variety of courses in our high schools, that maybe we need to consider prioritizing our resources there. So I think this would help, and let the Board decide whether we ought to be offering the number of courses that we are; whether we ought to be offering more courses than we are, or fewer. It also gives the Board a better handle with which to deal with such matters as competitive athletics and sex education, to name two things that have come before the Board in recent years that deal in the curriculum area. As you mentioned, the Board of Regents for Higher Education has done this for quite a number of years on the college level, and the colleges do have to come in and prove that there is a need for a particular course before they get it okayed, and I think that is good that you have to show that need. I would assume that this goes on right now at the administrative level, and so it is not going to be any big burden to come before the Board with that. Also, School Boards across the country are doing the same type of thing. As a matter of fact, my original motion is modeled after a policy of a New Jersey School Board.

Dr. Brown - Dr. Smith, is this a motion that will help you facilitate your administration of this district, and is not putting you on the spot? Is it one that you concur with or have you come to this conclusion as a compromise because you felt like you had to deal with some motion?

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Dr. Smith - The curriculum staff has reviewed the original motion. With the intent, after I discussed it with Mr. English, we feel that this substitute motion is one that can be of benefit to the school district. We can foresee using this catalog to help students and parents understand what the pupils can expect to receive from a course : offering. Not only that, but it establishes in advance the minimum numbers to offer a course in a building. It stands to make the offering uniform systemwide, as long as there is a requirement of sufficient numbers of students to enroll in those classes that we might not now have at this time. So I would say as the reaction of the staff, this is a motion that we can accept, and we think that it does have some merit and benefit to the school system. I think an advantage we have that the colleges and universities do not have on their catalog, is that they prepare theirs for at least two years into the future. But this would be reviewing and. altering it annually.

R. #163 Substitute Motion on Curriculum Adoption Approved - cont'd

Dr. Brown - At Southeast this year, we had a young man who is one of our honor students, who was the only one in the school that had an interest in Calculus and took Calculus, and he took it at Southeast. The math teacher that taught most of the advanced courses, taught him on an individual basis. Would this restrict that kind of offering? Dr. Smith - I would not foresee this as restricting or prohibiting the combining of classes or where the teacher could have a schedule for Algebra II and yet tutor, in a sense, that one student.

Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts at the meeting of the Board, May 23, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board, June 6, 1977: "I would move that the Board ask the Superintendent to notify the Welfare Department that the Board will hold in abeyance its question about the possible sale of the Culbertson property until the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee has made its recommendation to the Board."

R. #16H Motion Re Culbertson Property

Dr, Start - This motion is now open for debate. Mrs. Potts - Mr. English made the comment that this was occupied property. School is taking place in this building, and I think that is reason enough. There have not even been any staff recommendations that we discontinue classes in this school. If that kind of recommendation were to come, I would hope that the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee would want to take a look at the effect of population movement in the district. Dr. St art - The Culbertson property is a very old building. If I recall correctly, it was built in 1910 on a very small piece of.' land. If one looks at that building now, you will find the land around that building denuded of grass; it Âąs.nothing but raw dirt. It lies right adjacent to the Health Sciences complex. There have been people who say that we may use this building if we have a health magnet as part of our curriculum offering. I would seriously doubt if that would be feasible, or that any member of this Board would vote.to. put a health magnet in that piece of property. It would require extensive remodeling. The building is on a small site. We certainly, even today, if we had 755000 students in our district, I sincerely believe that we would not use that property for a health magnet. I believe that currently there is plenty of space available in other buildings in the district. Specifically, Central Innovative School certainly has room for a health magnet. I see nothing in the future that would ever cause us to use that building, even if we increased 10,000 to 20,000 students in the next decade. It is old; it is decrepit; it is falling apart. We have an opportunity now to sell this piece of property, and I believe very strongly that bearing the responsibility for the quarter of a million people that support the Oklahoma City School District, that it is our responsibility to begin negotiations with DISRS to sell that building.

Mr. English - You wouldn't even want to take bids on that? Dr. Start - Yes. I said to begin negotiations with DISRS or anybody to sell that property. You are correct. I would use our regular procedure, but I think the time is right now. We have somebody who wants to buy the property, and I think it is time that we see if there is anybody else interested in the property, and if there is, that we sell it.

Mr. Donwerth - Dr. Start, I will agree with you in one area. Culbertson School is about to fall down on the kids that are attending it. It is a Fifth Year Center, and I am confident that we have a vacant plant in that area some place that we can place those children that is in a much better condition than the Culbertson School. I know that Mrs. Williams has received a lot of phone calls on it, and I have too. Either we need to plan on spending some money in the Culbertson School area and making it a decent plant for those children to attend, or get rid of it and put them in a plant that is in a better condition.

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R. #164 Motion Re Culbertson Property - cont1

Mrs. Williams - You may recall that I have mentioned it here, that the Culbertson building per se looks like it is going to fall down. However, I do think we have to take into consideration school population and citizen movement. I had dreams of moving it and putting it in a brand new facility perhaps a little farther north. I have had calls on it. We must think about the old building. I wouldn't want to keep kids that age in a building like that. Yet, how long will it take before it will be decided? Mrs. Potts - Mrs. Williams, are you saying that most of the parents who have children in that school are receptive to the school being closed down as a school, and to the students being transferred to a newer building?

Mrs. Williams - No, most of my calls wanted a new building. of selling it at the present time.

They were a little afraid

Dr. Brown - There are several questions which have been raised that really don't have anything to do with this motion. One is whether or not we close the building. We might not want to sell the building until the Long-Range Planning Committee meets, if we closed it today. We still might want to involve it in some long-range planning scheme before we close it. The other thing is, to my knowledge no one has recommended a health magnet, so even that shouldn't be in the consideration either. It seems to me the basic consideration is whether or not we are engaged in any meaningful longrange planning; whether or not we ought to be doing this kind of consideration of property that is supposed to be involved in the planning. Granted, maybe you can't foresee us ever using it, but at the same time the planning itself, if it is done in the proper way, has got to consider all of our resources, and among those resources, Culbertson. If we begin to let that thing break down before we come to some conclusions , it seems to me that is really frustrating the very kind of thing that we hoped this Long-Range Planning Committee would help us arrive at.

Mr. English - As I indicated last week, the location is a prime location, right next to the Medical Center, next to the Children's Hospital and Children's Center, and whether it is for medicine or whatever, it doesn't rule out that you would possibly build a new building, which we haven't done in quite some time in the school system. But if you wanted to have something on medicine there, that would be an ideal location, rather than say move down toward Lincoln where they might have to cross Lincoln Boulevard to go over to the Medical Center or something of that nature. There, you don't cross any major thoroughfares as you would on Lincoln. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Statement Mr. Donwerth

Mr. Donwei-th - Dr. Start, prior to moving on to New Business, I would just like to make a statement. This past week I had something brought to my attention that I guess happened during the time that I was out of town. I believe I would be remiss if I didn't publicly make this statement. When this Board appointed and decided that we were going to have a Long-Range Planning Committee, we set, through much argument and debate, a period of 24 months that they would bring back recommendations on long-range planning. I have had brought to my attention that a member of the Board sent a letter to members appointed on the Long-Range Planning Committee, recommending that they bring back their re-QQmmendations and cut this period of time down to 12 months. I didn't realize that when it came back to us as a recommendation from the Long-Range Planning Committee that they use the 12 months, but I am opposed to any member of this Board sending a letter to any of the appointees and completely going over the head of all other members of the Board, unless it comes from this Board collectively and not singularly.

NEW BUSINESS

Inquiry Mr. English

Mr. English - I was reading in a newspaper today something about Northeast High School didn't give out academic medals or something this year because they didn't have the money to do it, or couldn't get the money to do it. Is that true?

Dr. Smith - I think you are referring to an article that was in The Observer in Frosty Troy's item where he gives a "dart" to Northeast for this. I visited with Dr. Lindley today on this, and we are going to check and see what the circumstances were. I don't know, other that just seeing Frosty's "dart" in The Observer. Dr. Brown - So that was not a news item, but a commentary by Mr. Troy? Dr. Smith - I believe he passes out "darts" and "laurels" in his columns, and that was one of the "darts."

Mr. English - I hope it was not the way it was presented there.

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A motion was made Dy Mr. English and seconded Dy Dr. Brown that the Board convene in Executive Session to discuss personnel.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Start - Next week the Board will meet in Executive Session to fulfill its policy of biannual evaluation of the Superintendent. This also involves discussion of personnel and it is a rightful means of Executive Session. The Executive Session will begin promptly at seven o'clock next Monday evening, June 13.

R. #165 Board Convened in Executive Session 8:40 p.m.

Announcement Dr. Start

Members of the Board then moved to the Board Conference Room for an Executive Session.

Having completed its Executive Session at 9:^8 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the Board return to Open Session.

R. #166 Board Returned to Open Session

ADJOURNMENT At 9:50 p.m. , a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Hill. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of the open meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

Clerk

Approved the 20th day of June, 1977-

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Personnel

TERMINATIONS

Major Classes of Terminations: 1.

Voluntary Resignation

a. b. c. d. e.

Changing employment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leavje of sbsence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position Deceased Abandoned position

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Acuff, Rhonda

Akers, Jesse

Avant, Karen

Bartlett, Janetta Bates, Gary

Berger, Carol Bess, Rachel Boles, Ruth

Bowen, James

Bowie, Norva

Branstine, Deborah Brothers, Estelle

Burke, Sibyl

Burney, Sandra

Telstar Reading

5-27-77

" Northwest Soc. Studies/Coach

5-27-77

Monroe Primary

Hayes L.D.

Hoover Industrial Arts

5-27-77

Polk Intermediate

5-27-77

Putnam Heights Intermediate

5-27-7?

Spencer Primary

5-27-77

King Sth Year

5-27-77

Oakridge Reading

5-27-77

Madison Reading

5-27-77

Douglass Math

5-27-77

Longfellow 5th Year

5-27-77

Eugene Field Reading

5-27-77

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities

5-27-77 1

5-27-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL JfflCAIIflNAL Terminations Burroughs, Marsha

Burton, Lewis

Byrd, Marilyn

Cameron, Deborah K. Cameron, Debra E.

Cameron, Janet ..Carlton. Faye Carver, Ollie

Cody, Cynthia

Coffman, Martha Coleman, Jacauelyn Copeland, Lynda

Crawford, Deborah

Curtis, Mildred

Capitol Hill High Math

4-25-77

Roosevelt Math

5-27-77

Buchanan . Reading

5-27-77

Western Village L.D.

4c.

Metro Math

5-27-77

Prairie Queen Reading

5-27-77

Star Spencer Human Rel, Spec.

5-27-77

Taft Reading

5-27-77

Jefferson Social Studies

5-27-77

Pierce Learning Center

5-27-77

Hoover Reading

5-27-77

Star Spencer Reading

5-27-77

Arthur Heading

5-27-77

Ridgeview Primary

5-27-77

5-27-77 i

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

D'Abreu, Deborah Davis, Deorenda Davis, Willis

Dernoncourt, Diane Doakes, Myrion

lominguez, David Jriggs, Leonice Sagin, Charles Same st, Grover

ilijah, Joenita Slliott, Victoria ivans, Sandra rerguson, Sheila rlatt, Sherry

Douglass Language Arts

5-27-77

Star Spencer English

5-27-77

Marshall Math

5-27-77

Longfellow Reading

5-27-77

Shidler Primary

5-27-77

Eisenhower Art

5-27-77

Monroe Kindergarten

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Science

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Social Studies/Coach 5-27-77

Marshall English

5-27-77

Grant Special Education

5-27-77

North Highlands Reading

5-27-77

Parmelee EMH/LD

Capitol Hill High English

L - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped LD - Learning Disabilities

5-27-77 5-27-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE ' COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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j Personnel

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ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Flores, Judith Foster, Berniece Fowler, Mona French, Noba

i Fuller, Maureen

Garbarino, Francis

Garnett, Elizabeth Garvin, Judy

Giles, Carol Gramling, Katrina Granteri, Liliana

Gray, Doris : Greer, Bernis

! Hamm, Maudie

Curriculum Bilingual

5-27-77

Garden Oaks Primary

5-27-77

Pierce Kindergarten

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Business

5-27-77

Jefferson Band

5-27-77

Jefferson Math

5-27-77

Rancho Kindergarten

5-27-77

Star Spencer L.D.

Parmelee Primary

5-27-77

Southeast Business

5-27-77

Marshall French

5-27-77

Hayes Intermediate

5-27-77

Northwest Nurse

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Reading

5-27-77

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Harrison, Clovie

Haygood, Debra

Helms, Gertrude Hilburn, Gene i Hite, Jamie

! Holland, Donna ‘ Holland, Mildred Holmes, Lillie Hornsby, Waleah

Houston, Robert

Jarrell, Juanda Johnson, Portia

Jordan, Denise

Jude, Jessie L.

Northwest Math-..

5-27-77

Taft Reading

5-27-77

Davis Intermediate

5-27-77

Jackson Industrial Arts

5-27-77

Dewey Reading

5-27-77

Hillcrest Reading

5-27-77

Sunset Primary

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High English/Spanish

5-27-77

Edgemere Primary

5-27-77

Northeast Math

5-27-77

Britton Reading

5-27-77

West Nichols Hills Primary

5-27-77

Hayes Reading. „

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Counselor

5-27-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

NAME

SAURY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE | DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations Kail, Beulah

Kellogg, Anna

Kurev. Barbara Langwell, Hernia Larson, Betty Lawson, Pamela

Lincoln, Linda Longmire, Joy

Ionian, Anderson

Lyons, Barbara Mackey, Hazel

Martin, Virginia Martinez, Gwenda McElvany, Linda

Health Services Nurse

5-27-77

Southeast Counselor

5-27-77

Ridgeview Reading

5-27-77

Southern Hills Reading

5-27-77

4c.

Horace Mann Reading

5-27-77

Mayfair Reading

5-27-77

Grant L.D.

5-27-77

Marshall French/English/SDan.

5-27-77

Creston Hills Principal

5-27-77

Dunbar EMH

Hillcrest Primary

5-27-77

Westwood Bilingual

5-27-77

Washington Math

5-27-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor

5-27-77

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities 2 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations McFeaters. Catherine

McGuire, Katie McKee, Lena McKinley. William

McLeod, Darlene Miller, Marjorie

Morris, Jeanne Moulder, Mary

Murphy, Annette

Myers, Densel Nicholson, Patrisha

Noble, Diane Noel, John

Norris, Mary

Sunset Primary

Harding/Taft EMH

Madison Principal

5-31-77

Moon Librarian

5-27-77

Grant Language Arts

5-27-77

Northeast English

5-27-77

Dunbar EMH

5-27-77

Truman Principal

6-03-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor 5-27-77

Jackson Math

5-27-77

Instructional Resource Specialist

5-27-77

Northwest Art

5-27-77

Eisenhower Science

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Reading

5-27-77

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

> 1

5-27-77 5-27-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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_______ _______ _______

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

| Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP. ..

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DECREE COLIEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Parker, Edna Pelley, Rachel

Perry, Hazel B. Pignone, Marianne Pingleton, Theresa

Eisenhower English

5-27-77

Pupil Services Psychometrist

5-27-77

King Reading

5-27-77

4c . Shidler Intermediate

5-27-77 5-27-77

Northwest Debate

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Social Studies/Coach 5-27-77

Star Spencer Social Studies

5-27-77

Rogers Reading

5-27-77

Pierce Intermediate

5-27-77

Dewey Kindergarten

5-27-77

Eisenhower Special Education

5-27-77

Voc-Tech Diesel.Instructor____ 5-27-77â&#x20AC;&#x17E;.^

Prigmore, Gene Pugh, John Reasnor, Rebecca Rector, Doris

Robison, Dale II

5-27-77

Wheeler Kindergarten

Prestidge, Belva

Reynolds, Sandra

Shidler Bilingual

Poore, Blanche

Redfearn, Debra

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Rodden, Patricia

Rupert, Donna

Russ, Marguerette Salazar, Margarita

Schaerer, Scott Schieber, Christina

| Scott, Brown Seldon, Patricia

Sharrock, Doris Shelton, Nancy Shoup, Robert

Smith, David

Steelman, Deneice Stevens, Anna

Putnam Heights Reading

5-27-77

Jackson Reading

5-27-77

Columbus Intermediate

5-27-77

Riverside Bilingual

5-27-77

Douglass Math

5-27-77

Star Spencer Reading

5-27-77

Northeast Science

5-27-77

Stonegate Reading

5-27-77

Rogers Typing

5-27-77

Burbank Primary

5-27-77

Jackson Arts and Crafts

5-27-77

Southeast Basketball Coach

5-27-77

Bodine Kindergarten

5-27-77

Shields Heights EMH

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

5-27-77

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]

-1

........ —....... ........ .................

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

DEGREE COLLEGE

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Summers, Carol

Tanksley, Patsy Thomas, Marsha

Thomas. Marv

Turnell, Marcia

Vann, Synthia Vaughn, Edison Wade, Carolyn Wallace, Nancy

Walters, Eby

Wasson, Leslie Wheeler, Carrie

Wheeler, Shirley White, Patricia

Britton Kindergarten

5-27-77

Roosevelt Reading

5-27-77

Rancho Primary

5-27-77

Nichols Hills Reading

5-27-77

Edgemere Reading

5-27-77

Ridgeview Primary

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Vocational Education

5-27-77

Hoover English

5-27-77

Columbus Intermediate

5-27-77

Marshall Driver Ed.

5-27-77

Johnson Primary

5-27-77

Marshall Social Studies/Eng.

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Librarian

6-10-77

Hillcrest Primary

5-27-77

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLECE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Employments

Annual

Mathers, Anita

Jackmon, Joanne

$ 8941.

Braese, Grace

Kessler, Michael

11899.

Rogers, Lois

Oden, Marilyn

15000.

Terminations

Willey, Charles Williamson, Evelyn Wood, Elaine

Wooten, Ruth

Wright, David

Zalabak, Allen Zurline, Beverly

Zurline, Manon

Marshall Science

Northwest Commerce

Coolidge Primary

5-27-77

Moon Math

5-27-77

Southeast Vocational

5-27-77

Star Spencer Language Arts

5-27-77

Monroe Hearing Impaired

5-27-77

Hayes Primary

5-27-77

1 - CPSU - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, California

4-25-77

Van Buren Primary

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Northwest German/French

M. Ed. 0U

5-02-77

School Comm. Rel. Coord. Vol. Program

B.A. CPSU

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DECREE COLLECE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Leaves of Absence

Parental Leave Carter, Mary B.

Rogers Special Education

5-27-77

Clifton, Jan

Rockwood Primary

5-27-77

DeFehr, Joyce

Edgemere Primary

5-27-77

Fowler, Chervl

Capitol Hill Middle Special Education

5-27-77

Harry. Nelda

Douglass Reading

5-27-77

Mann, Charlotte

Rogers Social Studies

5-27-77

McGovern, Vicki

Westwood Primary

5-27-77

Peterson, Margaret

Edwards Intermediate

5-27-77

Smith, Carol

Pupil Services Speech Therapist

5-27-77

Stone, Janelie

Pupil Services Elementary Counselor 5-27-77

Wall, Susan

Northwest L.D.

5-27-77

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Leaves of Absence •

Professional Leave

Bowers, Richard

Hoover Music

5-27-77

Flowers, Wanda

Riverside Primary

5-27-77

Locke, Wilburta

Taft English/Art

5-27-77

Millhouse, Larry

Dunbar Physical Education

5-27-77

Anderson, Judd

Voc-Tech Upholstery Instr.

6-03-77

Clark, Berkeley

Hillcrest Primary

5-27-77

Gay, Gelene

Nichols Hills Primary

5-11-77

George, Myrna

Prairie Queen Intermediate

5-27-77

Ill Health

■

• '

.......

332

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations

Healey, Evelyn Henderson, Susan Tonemah, W. Claude

Employments

Media Services CataloEer

5-27-77

Treasurer's Office Jr. Accountant

4-20-77

Grants Management Indian Developer

4-08-77

Monthlv

â&#x2013;

TECHNICAL

Rice, Darrell

Jelinek, Larry

S 681.

4-18-77 . Pressman II

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD Technical Services - Research Associate (temporary) - Janie Hall,$7:30 per hr., effective 4-21-77

Substitute Teachers for 1976-77 Erewer, James R.

Elementary

D'Amico, Diana M.

Elementary

Dean, Marilyn J.

Elementary

Domer, Judy

Elementary

Fleming, Mary

French/Language Arts

Johnson, Betty D.

Elementary

Johnson, Janice H.

Math

Kordis, Lenna F.

Math

Royal, Malcolm

Elementary

Tinkham, Claudine

Elementary

Weston, Donald L.

Learning Disabilities

333

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations

Black, Jacqueline

Bond, Anita Dryant, Jeannettia Clapp, Debra

Clark, Wanda Copps, Terri Farris, Ruth

Frederick, Bette Hibbard, Elaine Jones, Meredith

Koopman, June McAlister, Gloria Mors an. Mn rv F.

Summers, Mildred

Classen Attendance Clerk

5-13-77

Curriculum Jr. Secretary

5-27-77

Curriculum Jr. Secretary

4-29-77

Purchasing Senior Clerk

5-10-77

Id . Rogers Financial Secretary

5-13-77

Capitol Hill Middle 4 T. Inst. Aide

3-29-77

Curriculum Sr. Secretary

5-16-77

Longfellow Elementary Clerk

6-03-77

Linwood Elementary Clerk

6-03-77

School Comm. Rel. Intermediate Clerk

4-28-77

Pupil Services Secretary

6-16-77

Grant Library Clerk

5-13-77

Page Woodson Tpaminf Ctr. Aide

4-22-77

Purchasing Clerk

4-11-77

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

Employments

Monthly

Otis. Naomi

$ 205.

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

4-25-77__

EFFECTIVE DATE

Capitol Hill Middle

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations Toney, Susie Woodard, Dorothy

Shidler Indian Aide

4-12-77

Gatewood P. T. Media Aide

3-30-77

Childress. Lois

Elnpl oyments

Monthly

Barnett, Oma

$ 164.

4-12-77

Gatewood P.T. Media Aide

427.

5-16-66

Pupil Services Processing Clerk

Mvers. Frances

Leaves of Absence

Parental. Leave Harris, Sherri

Capitol Hill High Library Clerk

6-10-77

Technical Services Elementary Secretary

5-04-77

.. . Ill Health

Clavton, Kathryn;

33U

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...

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PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DECREE COLLECE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE | DATE

ASSIGNMENT

------------------- --------- —(

■

FOOD SERVICE

Anderson, Forest Booth, Goldean Cain, Thelma Corey, Betty

Davis, Hattie Davis, Willie Glasgow, Daisy

Harville, Mahlon Huffman, Dorothy

Humphrey, Dorothy Hutchinson, Mary Irving, Dwight

Loftis, Ella Mukes, Hazel NAME

4a 4a 4a

le Id la

la la

4a la

Id le

Elementary Manager

4-01-77

Heiner

4-19-77

Helper

4-19-77

Helper

4-19-77

Helper

4-21-77

Helper

5-05-77

Helper

5-06-77

Leadman

5-02-77

Helper

4-19-77

Helper

4-22-77

Helper

4-15-77

Truck Driver

4-22-77

Helper

4-15-77

Heiner

4-15-77

ASSIGNMENT

•

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourlv

^Applications Processed Alexander, Judith

*Awaiting Assignment

$ 2.40

4-28-77

Heiner

Benson, Mary

2.40

4-25-77

Heiner

Harrison, Annetta

2.40

4-11-77

Heiner

Haves, Ruth

2.40

5-01-77

Houston, Jewel

2.40

5-09-77

Helper

Huff, Ernest

2.40

5-10-77

Helper

Jones, Nancy

2.40

5-06-77

Helper

Jones, Queen Victoria

2.40

4-14-77

Helper

Kendrick, Johnita

2.40

4-15-77

Helper

Lane, Wanda

2.40

5-04-77

McCann, Sharon

2.40

5-03-77

Helper ----E----- ■------------------- 1 j Helper

Pierce, Cora

2.40

4-18-77

Helper

Robbins, Edna

2.40

4-12-77

Helper

( |

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PERSONNEL

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

___

SALARY

Personnel DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

■ SUPPLY Terminations

Hawkins, Jimmy Kamp, Jeffrey

Warehouseman

5-13-77

Textbook Foreman

4-29-77

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Beech, Larry i Duncan, David Fletcher, Vanessa

Gray, Lonnie

■ Green, James

le la

lb la

1 Hurd, John

Lenear, Jacqueline Lyles, Kurt Nuss, Richard

Bus Driver

4-19-77

Bus Driver

4-15-77

Bus Driver

4-20-77

Bus Driver

4-25-77

Bus Driver

4-20-77

Bus Driver

4-18-77

Bus Driver

4-12-77

Bus Driver

4-15-77

Bus Driver

4-20-77

'------------ASSIGNMENT

NAME

Employments

Monthly

Scott, Claude

$ 109.

4-22-77

Bns Driver

Richardson. Johnnie

$ 217.

4-22-77

Bus Driver

Finch, Lawrence

$ 217.

',-28-77

Bus Driver

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE CO LIL GE

APPROVED 1

EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Terminations

Employments

Monthly

$ 506.

5-04-77

Edgemere Floorman

All Schools Relief Floorman

4-04-77

Edgemere Floorman

4-20-77

McDaniel, J.B.

la Northwest Floorman

4-13-77

Du'Bose, Jeffett

506.

4-27-77

Northwest Floorman

Northeast Floorman

4-20-77

Haillleul, Mesa!

lb Northwest Floorman

4-29-77

Moses, Frank

518.

5-02-77

Northwest Floorman

Jolly, Wayne

Id Mayfair Floorman

4-29-77

LaMie, Daniel

Id Oakridge Floorman

4-13-77

Holloway, Melvin

506-

4-14-77

Oakridge Floorman

Mitchell, Artemus

Id Service Center Floorman

5-18-77

Ring, Gene

506.

4-20-77

Marshall Floorman

Broadous, William Coley, Carl Etheridge, William

Gilchrist, Willie

Morgan, Rayfield

All Schools Relief Floorman

4-29-77

N.Ioku, Obi I.

Id Taft Floorman

4-22-77

Ruffin, Timothy

lb Marshall Floorman

4-13-77

Shaw, George

4a All Schools Relief Floorman

4-12-77

Smith. Alamo Smith, George

Moon Floorman

4-19-77

Johnson, Charlie Jr.

506.

4-29-77

Moon Floorme.n

Elsenhower Floorman

4-25-77

Clark, William

506.

5-09-77

Ei senhower Floorman

336

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Terminations

Ilourl?<

*Applications Processed $ 2,40

4-26-77

Helper

Thomas, Charlene

2.40

4-06-77

Helper

Wageck, Roger

3-00

4-29-77

Truck Driver

Wallace, Alberta

2.40

5-03-77

Helper

Smith, Ozell

Riley, Rickey Stroud, Mae

Walker, Sharon

4c lb

Student Trainee

4-19-77

Student Trainee

4-05-77

Student Trainee

4-13-77

Heiner

5-04-77

Deceased Daniels, Dora

*Awaiting Assignment NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Scott, Johnnie Seaton, Doy Smith, Alamo

la 2 3

Bus Driver

Employments

Monthly

Carrethers, Larry

$ 109.

4-28-77

Bus Driver

5-02-77

Drayage/Garage

4-29-77

Bus Driver

4-20-77

.Peoples, Charles

Armstrong. Mvra

223.

2.-1 2-77

Rne Driver

Bradford, James

Butler, Gwendolyn

217.

4-28-77

Bus Driver

Mayfield, Stella

Ginn, Ricky

217.

4-18-77

Bus Driver

Warner, Jerry

Hurd, John

223.

4-12-77

Bus Driver

Johnson, Donell

Jackson, Ricky

217.

4-12-77

Bus Driver

Miller, Maggie

Verser, Johnny

217.

4-14-77

Bus Driver

Eddington, Charles

109.

4-29-77

Bus Driver

Scott, Johnnie

217.

4-07-77

Bus Driver

^Applications Processed

*Awaiting Assignment

337

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

AI’PROVE-3 EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Peteet, Vernon

Housley, Samuel

$ 506.

4-13-77

Eugene Field Floorman

Love, Hence

Taft, Harrison

506.

4-19-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Wall, Harley

Rancho Custodian

4-22-77

Williams, Daniel

lc Moon Floorman

5-10-77

Williams, Jess

la Marshall Floorman

4-14-77

Transfers

Clason, Mitchell

Dunbar Floorman

4-14-77

Carter, Charles

506.

4-15-77

Dunbar Floorman

Chandler, Charles

All Schools Relief Floorman

3-02-77

Coffey. Kenneth

506-

4-18-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Ross, Walter

Northwest Assistant Custodian

3-02-77

Hamilton, Dewey

595.

4-11-77

Northwest Assistant Custodian

Johnson, Kathryn

Prairie Queen Matron

4-06-77

Marshall. Erma

506.

4-14-77

Prairie Queen Matron

Endalkachew, Wassen

Moon Floorman

4-06-77

Sill th. Alamo

506.

4-07-77

Moon Floorman

Rosales, Stephen

Capitol Hill High Floorman

.3-28-77

Zeigler, Leonard

506.

4-11-77

Capitol Hill High Floorman

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations-Stibsti tutes Adam3, Cornell Chesnut, J.C. Lenear, Jacqueline

Lisle, Timothy

Mills, Jerry Peoples, Archie Prince, Willie

Scott, William

le 3

la 4c

le Id

Sunset

4-15-77

* ■< Hillcrest

lt-21-Tl

Willard

4-29-77

Central Innovative

4-29-77

Shields Heights

4-12-77

Ross

4-19-77

Douglass

3-31-77

Willow Brook

4-15-77

Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Hall, Steven

$ 2.40

4-25-77

Sunset

Leonard, Dewey

2.40

4-26-77

Gatewood

Nealy, Carl

2.40

4-26-77

Parker

co on

MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1977 - CONT ’D

)

SERVICE

NAME

Leav£S Qf. Absence

Ill Health

Cutler, Lorene

MAINTENANCE

Terminations Coffey. Carl

Deceased

Spencer, Robert

ENGINEERING Contractor, Rustom

4-28-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

Voc-Tech Licensed Floorman

3-12-77

ASSIGNMENT

Carpenter

4-29-77

5-17-77

Painter

Mechanical Engineer

t :i

PERSONNEL NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

ZZl

339

MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 13, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA., MET IN A SPECIAL MEETING IN THE BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Dr. Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent, was also present.

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start.

Call to Order

Roll call established that all of the seven Board members were present.

Roll Call

At 7:15 p.m., Mrs. Hill moved and Mrs. Potts seconded that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel - evaluation of the Superintendent. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #168 Board Convened in Executive Session

The Board then convened in Executive Session. At 8:15 p.m., Dr. Start called for a recess. Dr. Start reconvened the Executive Session at 9:^5 p.m.

Having completed its Executive Session, a motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the Board return to open meeting status. Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared the motion carried.

R. #169 Board Returned to Open Meeting 12:27 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth. Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNED THE MEETING.

President

ATTEST

Clerk Approved the 20th day of June, 1977-

R. #170 Adjournment 12:30 a.m.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

ABSENT:

Paul English, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Dr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that six of the seven Board members'were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS None.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the Minutes of June 6 and 13, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #171 Minutes Approved

ITEMS PENDING

Information to the Board

Meeting of April H, 1977 1.

Report on School Pictures (June, 1977)•

Meeting of May 2, 1977

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977

Staff’s reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Schedule reporting sessions to Board - Title I Advisory Committee.

Adult High School Completion Program.

(State Department of Education Regulation.)

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Dr. Start - The Board had a very productive Executive Session last week. We spent a little over five hours in a very professional evaluation of the Superintendent. I am pleased to report that this evaluation was conducted in a very professional manner, with a great deal of objectivity. There was frank discussion between the Board and the Superintendent on many issues, involving personnel, programs, and curriculum. There were areas where the Board was pleased with the Superintendent's performance. There were areas that the Board felt needed further attention. My only regret is that the Board cannot hold this type of activity in open session. I think the patrons of the District would have been proud of the behavior manifested in this meeting. However, one of the drawbacks of having a productive evaluation in an open meeting, it would not allow the very personal type of evaluation that is required. This is our second year of the Superintendent's evaluation. I think the Board is maturing with each evaluation. Each evaluation has become more positive, and I want to thank my colleagues on the Board for their participation in this session. And certainly, Dr. Smith, we want to thank you for your participation and the professionalism that went on in that meeting. We were well pleased with it. Dr. Smith, do you want to make any comments?

Comments Dr. Start Evaluation of Superintendent

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Comments Dr. Smith

Attorney's Report

I think it might be appropriate at this time to mention that I, in my communication to members of the Board last Friday, expressed appreciation for the manner in which the evaluation was carried out. I felt that the Board members had devoted a great amount of time, not only Monday evening, but prior to the session, in giving this thorough study, thought and consideration. I am most appreciative of the manner in which the Board conducted the process, and want to commend each and every member of the Board for that.

LEGAL REPORT

Mr. Bleakley reported as follows:

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(1) Truitt Case - In the Truitt Case, our answer brief to the Supreme Court is due on i June 27, 1977. I (2) Election of Bargaining Agent Case - In the Election of a Bargaining Agent Case, Association of Classroom Teachers versus Independent School District #89, our reply brief will be due July 1, 1977(3) Fabian Case - In the Fabian Case, relating to the substitute teacher pay, a hearing is set to approve the Notice of Settlement. Following the approval of that Notice of Settlement, members of the class will have a specific period of time to respond to the settlement proposal.

(H) Full-Court Basketball Case - In the Jones versus Francis Full-Court Basketball Case, our answer is now due and we will be conferring with the Board in Executive Session with respect to that answer. ,

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(5) University Heights School Property - On the University Heights School property, | I recommend to the Board that it authorize the Superintendent to negotiate an agree| ment for the purchase of any interest held by the I. M. Putnam Estate in the University! Heights School property, subject to approval of the Board. | For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

R. #172 Authorization for Continuation of Heritage Insurance Program

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown that the Superintendent be authorized to begin negotiations for the settlement of the interest rights in the University Heights School property, subject to the Board's approval.

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Dr. Start - Is there any particular urgency with this motion, Mr. Bleakley?

Mr. Bleakley - We have been given what you might characterize as a deadline by the Attorney for the Estate of July 1, to make contact with them. I think if it is approved at the next Board meeting, we can make contact with him prior to July 1 and proceed with the negotiations.

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Dr. Start - That will then be an item of Unfinished Business for next week.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A motion wap iHade by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts that authorization be given for the continuation of the Heritage Program underwritten by Industrial Life Insurance Company (Mr. A. J. Clemmons) to offer Student Accident Insurance to students (also faculty), administrators, and other.employees of the Oklahoma City Public Schools for the 1977-78 school year. Neither the District nor the Board to assume any liability for the program.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #173 Authorization of President of Board and Superintendent to Execute Documents and Submit Applications for Grants

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It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute necessary documents and submit applications for the following Grants: (a)

Low-Rent Housing-Tutorial Program Special Assistance in Federally Affected Areas (SAFA) Addendum to Public Law 81-87^.

(b)

School Volunteer Program, Oklahoma Facilitator Center, Title IV-Part C, Public Law 93-380.

(c)

Artists-In-Residence, Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council.

(d)

Compensatory Education, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title I - Public Law 93-380.

Members of the Board inquired:

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Dr. Brown - I have a question, simply "because it was brought to my attention just before the meeting. I noticed in the material that you sent out to us, Dr. Smith, there is a comment to us, "you will note extensive involvement of the Title I Parent Advisory Council and the involvement of the nonpupil schools in the process, and that material is available." But the word that was passed on to me was that kind of real participation was not there. It does seem to me that at some point there has to be a reconciliation between this continued feeling on the part of Title I Advisory that they are not involved and not trained. Every time one of these things comes up, somebody tells us that they are involved, and the Title I people say, no, we are not involved. That is a major concern to me because it seems to me that since I have been on the Board, this kind of thing has been a bone of contention over and over again. We as a Board are concerned that if Title I is supposed to be involved, if it needs training in order to know how to be involved, inservice, etc., that training and inservice should be provided so that they feel involved. It may be that there needs to be some kind of human relations work going on.. Maybe whoever is in charge of that program is not working in a way with the Title I Advisory that they feel involved. Maybe it is a feeling that he or she thinks that they are feeling good about what they are doing, and they don't feel good about it at all. I don't know, but I think it has got to be some way to resolve it.

Dr. Smith - I don't know the specifics of the concern; however, with the information we sent to you, it did outline the meetings in which activities that are involved were included in the process, the dates of the activities and those in attendance. I do have quite an extensive file in the office that shows the kind of agenda and the discussion that took place on those days and all. Dr. Brown - Obviously, someone who signs in is not feeling like they are being involved. I don't know quite how to get at that, but I would like to see that this kind of concern is not something that is raised every time we submit this grant or every time something has to go in. Since this is an independent group of people who advise, the only way to do that is to reconcile it with them some way.

Mrs. Williams - You mean something like group process skills that will be sure that the interaction is there, with one of our human relations consultants or something?

Dr. Brown - There are a lot of little things that help when you are trying to clear things up. I think that all of us have had communicated to us some feelings of trust breaking down, and feelings of relationships not being quite what they should. I don't know how to go about it, but I think that we surely can get over the problem. Mrs. Hill - The carry-over on Title I, is this normal? Dr. Smith - Yes. This is about $^00,000.00 less than it was last year. Title I funds can be carried over, carrying on summer school activities, and also until new funds are received. We will have approximately the same amount, about $3,500,000.00 available overall for the program, with the carry-over of fiscal year 1976-77 and with the fiscal year 1977-78 funds.

Mrs. Potts - Is there going to be a difference in the services offered in the Star Spencer area under next year's program? Dr. Smith - S.tar'-Spencer High School had not been designated as a Title I school, and they will now be a Title I school and will receive the Title I services for this coming year. The discovery was made with the numbers entitled and availing themselves of the free lunches and the other guidelines utilized in determining Title I eligibility. With the feeder schools in that area also being Title I, Star Spencer now is of the percentage and does have the rating of a Title I eligibility.

Mrs. Potts - Since this is something that was an issue in the Star Spencer meeting held in that area, I wonder if it might be possible to get some publicity at some time in the near future about not only that this will be available in the schools, but also the other programs that we will be making decisions to add in the Star Spencer area? Also, I wasn't clear on the cooperative funding arrangement with the Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council, and how we were going to involve sixth graders. Dr. Smith - As I understand, the specialists would be going to the middle schools taking certain kinds of programs to them at the middle schools.

Mrs. Potts - And this would be in every middle school?

Dr. Smith - Right. Dr. Brown - Is that a voluntary participation kind of thing?

Dr. Smith - I believe there are some 1,200 or more pupils to be involved in this program. Dr. Brown - Will the people have a choice of whether or not they are involved? Dr. Smith - I am not sure.

R. #173 " Authorization of President of Board and Superintendent to Execute Documents and Submit Applications for Grants - cont'd

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R. #173 Authorization of President of Board and Superintendent to Execute Documents and Submit Applications for Grants - cont'd

Information to the Board

Dr. Brown - Just to raise a point of view; you do know that there are religious groups in the City who do not believe in dancing.

Dr. Smith - Arrangements are made for those who do have that kind of a belief. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Dr. Smith reported: The budget preparation process continues to consume a great amount of time of our staff. As mentioned to you previously, we have some 150 persons directly involved in the process, plus input from a great number of individuals. We are still involved in trying to calculate our estimated revenues for 1977-78. The lateness of the action by the State Legislature and the fact that we do not have the certification from the County yet on what our assessed valuation of the District will be, we are still in somewhat of a limbo. The information included in the newspapers that has been released and used by the Legislature in its deliberation, was based on reports prepared by the State Department of Education, utilizing ADA (Average Daily Attendance) data for 1975-76 and also personnel reports from 1975-76. This is the latest information that they have available. We advised our legislators and others that with our loss in ADA, approximating 2,000 pupils, and with the reduction in staff that we have had, that the print-outs are not accurate or what we can actually anticipate. We will not know all of those answers for a few days yet. The basic provisions of the appropriation bill provide for a $300 increase for those teachers with less than one year's experience; $900 increase for those with one or more years' experience; and 5%, up to a maximum salary of $10,000, for full-time support personnel. The part-time employee, part-time custodian, Food Service, bus drivers and others, received no consideration in the appropriation bill as far as any funds coming to us for that. In addition, the appropriation bill provides for the school district's portion of the social security for these increases. The bill also provides for those districts involved in negotiations with its employees; may, if they agree, negotiate something other than the straight $900 increase, etc. The appropriation bill, as written, does not provide for additional funds to be utilized for helping to offset the cost of inflation or additional services, and for a number of those employees that are less than full-time. Those will have to come from some other sources, local funds or through some other means.

Mrs. Potts - Could you define the difference between part-time and full-time in terms of hours?

Dr. Smith - The state interpretation is six full hours or more per day. As you know, we have a number of custodians, for example, that are on four-hour assignments. At least two-thirds of our bus drivers will be on less than full-time assignments, and many of our Food Service people. ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

R. #171+ Approval of Encumbrances

R. #175 Approval of Purchasing Items

â&#x20AC;˘ A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Dr. Brown for payment of encumbrances as listed for June 1-11+, 1977. On roll callj Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Purchasing

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve Purchasing Items B-l through B-18 as follows:

Purchase of Electronic and Electrical Supplies and Equipment Purchase of electronic and electrical supplies and equipment (microphone holders, batteries, connectors, capacitors, plugs, receiving tubes, etc.) for use at various locations from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Radio Shack 81+02 Pyramid Supply Graymark Enterprises Graybar Electric Dulaneys, Inc. Paxton Patterson Kelvin Electronics Trice Wholesale Electronics Electronic Supply Radio Supply Newark Electronics

136.98 152.50 169-50 56.80 222.50 31.36 121.68 7^-55 91-51+ 1,852.83 _______ 3.21+

Total

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Purchase of Electronic and Electrical Supplies and Equipment cont’d

These purchases are to he charged to the following Accounts: *230.01, Title IV-B BL 5620.05 G T30.03 G 1230.03 G 240.01

Total

562.08 314.50 823.51 593.41 619.98

2,913.48

*These purchases have heen approved on our Federal Educational Grants and/or Programs. 2.

Purchase of Automotive Supplies

Purchase of automotive supplies (condensers, terminals, hulhs, hose, spark plugs, water pumps, point sets, etc.) for use by the Maintenance Department (Garage) from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Berry Oil Company Solloway Auto Supply Co. Floyd Supply, Inc. Great Plains Battery Company J & R Auto .Supply, Inc. Transit Equipment Mfg. Co. Brittain Brothers, Inc. Yow Brake & Clutch Dealer Products Oklahoma Lighting Distributors

Total

812.10 1,351.56 140.00 187.80 4,906.30 37.00 61.20 126.50 57.68 20.78

7,700.92

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05. 3.

Purchase of Asphalt Purchase of asphalt (approximately 400 tons) for use by the Maintenance Department from Vinsonite Sales Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $4,696.00 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Custodial Hardware Purchase of custodial hardware (bits, blades, bolts, chisels, glides, ladders, nails, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, wheelbarrows, etc.) for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Brodhead-Garrett Gates Hardware & Supply Co. Mideke Supply Haj?t Industrial Supply Co. ' Cook* Paint & Varnish Co. Minton Machinery Company Big L Home Center Paxton/Patterson

Total

136.62 1,062.52 2,466.4o 1,251.52 1,132.80 252.00 814.20 241.16

7,357.22

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 650.01.

Approval of Companies to Perform Maintenance Services Approval of the following companies to perform maintenance services, (per call and/or annual agreement) on various office machines and typewriters. Agreement to be from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978:

Oklahoma Typewriter Company Downtown Office Machine Center Donnell Typewriter Company Alpha Cybernetics Monroe, The Calculator Co. Olivetti Corporation of America Fuzzell's Calculator Corner Electronic Dictation Systems, Inc. Lanier Business Products Capitol Hill Typewriter Co. Duplicating Equipment Repair Co. Burtco Business Machines R. K. Black, Inc. IBM Corporation NCR Corporation

Figuring Machines Figuring Machines & Typewriters Figuring Machines & Typewriters Electronic Calculators Calculators Calculators & Typewriters Calculators Transcribing & Dictating Machines Transcribing & Dictating Machines Typewriters & Duplicating Machines Duplicating Machines Duplicating Machines Thermofax Machines Dictating & Transcribing Machines Figuring Machines, Printing Machines and Cash Registers

R. #175 • Approval of Purchasing Items - cont’d

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Approval of Companies to Perform Maintenance Services cont'd

Burroughs Corporation Office Products Mid-States Office Equipment,

Inc.

Check Register Typewriters Typewriters

& Check Signer

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (scale record cards, mental maturity scales, tests, etc.) for use hy the Office of Assessment and Placement from Western Psychological Services (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,221+.18 is to be charged to Account G 320.03.

Purchase of Instructional Supplies and Equipment

Purchase of instructional supplies and equipment (peat moss, peat pots, plastic pots, fertilizer, animal clippers, sheep shears, etc.) for use by the vocational horticulture and agriculture classes from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

Nasco Horn Seed Company, Inc. C. E. Swaim Serum Co. Total

27.81+ 305.27 722.76

1,055.87

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 21+0.01 G 1230.03 Total

356.99 698.88

1,055.87

Purchase of Reading Materials Purchase of reading materials (textbooks, guides, plan books, workbooks, tests, practice masters, cassettes, study cards, etc.) for use by all schools from the following companies (companies listed are publishers and/or designated distributors for items to be purchased):

265,122.33 21,379.05 87,563.73 7,609.80

Total $

381,671+.91

Thompson Schoolbook Depository Houghton Mifflin Company Scott, Foresman & Company Oklahoma Schoolbook Depository

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 230.01. 9.

Purchase of Tools, Supplies and Equipment Purchasfe of tools, supplies and equipment (wrenches, socket sets, bits, sanders, saws, drills, jack stands, spray guns, etc.) for use by vocational and industrial arts classes (various schools) from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Mideke Supply Company Customs Parts Distributing, Inc. Hart Industrial Supply Company Cook Paint & Varnish Company Rent-It Company Brittain Brothers, Inc. Sears, Roebuck & Company Big L Home Center Minton Machiners Severin Supply Company Whitton Supply Company Stephens Industrial Supply Co. Presto Welding Supplies, Inc. Paxton Patterson Brodhead-Garrett Snap-On Tools Corporation Mid-States Industrial Supply, Inc. Total

692.28 1+76.00 1+03.18 1+7.85 170.26 373.98 1+98.95 1+21+. 63 390.1+1 2,336.1+1+ 1,352.91 163.90 237.60 106.85 915.51 769.25 1,090.61+

$ 10,1+50.61+

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Purchase of Tools, Supplies and Equipment cont'd

These purchases are to he charged to the following Accounts:

G 240.01 G 1230.03 Total

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3,031.66 7,418.98

$ 10,450.64

Purchase of Wrestling Mat

Purchase of wrestling mat for use at Classen High School from Buck's Sporting Goods, Inc., of Oklahoma City which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,980.80 to be charged to Account G 1230.03. 11.

Purchase of Instructional Toys and Games

Purchase of instructional toys and games (clocks, pegs, seals, beads, tinker toys, puzzles, etc.) for use at various schools and warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Dowlings, Inc. Thompson Book & Supply R. H. Stone Products Nasco Oklahoma School Supply Childcraft Education Corporation Constructive Playthings D.L.M., Inc. Educational Teaching Aids The Judy Company

Total

3,115.70 681.32 351.76 81.24 147.88 1,909.45 172.02 20.00 553.20 16.89

7,049.46

purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: G 2^0.00 G 250.05 G 2U0.01 *G 240.01, Title 1-12 *G 2U0.01, Title VI-B

Total

2,638.00 68.70 924.06 225.79 3,192.91

7,049.46

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Educational Grants and/or Programs. 12.

Purchase of Toilet Tissue

Purchase of Toilet Tissue for warehouse stock from Tyler and Simpson Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $12,202.71 to be- charged to Account* G 657). 01.

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Purchase of Band Uniforms Purchase of band uniforms for Classen High School from Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $8,245.60 to be charged to Account G 2^0.01.

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Permission to Place Orders for Goods and Services Permission to place orders for goods and services to be used by the Media Services, Custodial Services, Maintenance, various schools and centers during the 1977-78 school year. Prices paid or discounts received to be based on response to invitations for quotations, agreements, standard price with publishers or authorized distributors:

Joe Esco Tire Company and Firestone Store Motter Bookbinding Company Action Fire Equipment, Inc.

American Elevator Company, Inc.

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Solvent Manufacturing Company, Inc. Ace Uniform & Towel Rental Purchase of Offset Printing Press

Recapping of Tire Carcasses Rebinding library books Checking, recharging, replacing fire extinguishers Elevator service & maintenance Boiler Treatment (Chemicals) Uniforms

Purchase of offset printing press for the Washington Print Shop from Heidelberg Eastern, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $30,600.00 to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

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Purchase of Printed Forms Purchase of printed forms (test cards, grade cards, class rolls, building levy warrants, computer labels, etc.) for use by Adult Education Center, Foster Estes Area Vocational-Technical Center and Computer Services from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Bata Documents, Inc. Trinity Forms Company First Forms Company The Standard Register Co. Moore Business Forms, Inc. Total

7,625.70 2,176.83 1,301+.00 506.00 110.oU

$ 11,722.57

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: $ 10,638.51 784.06 300.00

G 130.17 G 240.04 1121.03 Total 17.

$ 11,722.57

Purchase of Data Processing Equipment Purchase of data processing equipment (memory upgrade unit, disk drive unit and display station) for use by Computer Services from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

IBM Corporation Pioneer Computer Marketing Corporation

Total

$ 43,800.00 25,358.00 $ 69,158.00

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 830.05. 18.

Purchase of Art Supplies and Equipment

Purchase of art supplies and equipment (kiln, hot plates, scales, staple guns, potters wheels, printmaker presses, etc.) for use by various schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: $

Triarco Arts & Crafts Thompson Book & Supply Co. Swest, Inc. University Arts & Crafts Sax Arts & Crafts Sears, Roebuck & Company The House of Clay Macmillan Teachers Center Color King, Inc. . BTttebird Manufacturing Company Hobby Lobby

Total

90.75 60.00 23.76 636.59 590.37 104.00 4,394.35 10,029.25 10. 54 1,682.00 1,654.40

$ 19.276.01

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

$ 19,116.23 159.78

G 1230.03 G 240.01 Total

$ 19,276.01

Members of the Board inquired: Mrs. Potts - I was interested in item B-8. It looks like an ambitious effort to provide the materials for our Instructional Management Program, and I am wondering where we are in terms of the inservice that is going to help us utilize these materials, particularly in relation to the principals. Dr. Smith - Dr. Lindley has a staff that is planning August inservice for some of the additional employees. Some of them have had some inservice at this point, and I believe there are additional ones scheduled for August.

Mrs. Potts - Will all principals have been through inservice on this matter before the beginning of school? And with teachers, has it been on a voluntary basis? Dr. Jesse Lindley, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, responding from the audience, stated that although it has been voluntary, teachers have been encouraged to participate.

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Dr. Start - Is there any plan for shortening some of the school days in the "beginning of the year, and allowing some teachers in their buildings to review this new curriculum? Dr. Smith - There was mention of shortening the days and/or releasing teachers from other assignments to engage in these kinds of activities. Prohahly on the "basis of our best information at this time, we would prefer the route of releasing them from other duties or assignments to engage in these activities.

Dr. Brown - I would think that there is going to be a considerable amount of parent conferences once you identify through testing procedures where children are. I would think that considerable time is going to have to be allowed as you make adjustments. Once you have determined where the children are, you make adjustments to their program, and that will have to be allowed for in some way and planned for. Mrs. Potts - I guess I am having some concern that my perception is that the language arts people maybe have the biggest responsibility in relation to this program initially, but that for many teachers in all portions of the school district in different subjects, it is going to be a new thing and I am really wanting those teachers to feel that we are willing to make some time allowances because of the additional expectations we have for them.

Dr. Smith - Based on the reaction of those participating in the inservice workshops, they have assumed this with a great deal of enthusiasm and interest at this time, and they are looking forward to this kind of experience. And certainly I think that consideration will be given to those that are directly involved, to lighten their loads, to make opportunities available for them to have their conferences and to work with these activities. Dr. Brown - In terms of the budget item itself (item B-8), that is a rather large budget item. "What would this item have looked like comparable to the same item last year, where you were just ordering regular materials? Dr. Smith - For this particular area, we did not have the reading adoptions for last year, and for that reason, it would not be a good year to try to compare. For reading materials per se, this would be several times larger than what was committed in last year's budget, because it is an adoption year. Not only will these materials be purchased, but we will still be purchasing reading texts off of the State Adopted Textbook List from the Schoolbdok Depository. Dr. Brown - Since this comes up as an item of budget now, it must mean that we have the money to pay for this out of this year's budget; is that right?

Dr. Smith - Yes. We would not be making the recommendation if funds were not adequate to take care of it. Mrs. Potts - On item 17, we are adding to our memory bank on our computer, and I was wondering what type of additional services we anticipate being available to the school district as the result of this purchase? Dr. Smith - There could be several things. We are increasing from 256,000 capacity in our core nnit'^by 128,000. This will help cut down the response â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;time now required by the terminals when they want to get on line to either enter data or to receive data back, from particularly those in the schools, from the Personnel Office, and from the Accounting Office. In addition, with the kinds of accounting that we are going to be doing with cost accounting and with a new budget process, the capacity is needed there in order to enable us to go ahead and carry on the other functions, as well as adding these new functions to the process.

Mrs. Potts - Do you see this as speeding up the computerizing of some of the other functions that have to be handled manually by the school district? I have raised questions earlier about being able to put in computerized employment data as to work and study experiences of employees, to have that computerized rather than having to handle it manually and consequently not getting a lot of it. I understood that there were problems, that there were other things waiting in line, and that it might be a while before that is available, and I was wondering how that might affect something like that?

Dr. Smith - I would say that without this, it would certainly be some time before they could get on, or that would have to be handled at times other than when the computer is up for instruction and other uses. Again, this enables the computer to perform several operations simultaneously. They can be using the computer for instruction. They can be using it in the schools for enrollment of students. We can be using it here in the Personnel and Accounting Offices, and can be using it then for vast processing if the memory bank or if the core unit is large enough to handle those operations, all at the same time. Mrs. Potts - And this was not possible previously?

R. #175 ' Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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R. #175 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Dr. Smith - We were limited in the response time; that if someone else is in. on the program or into the core, and another party is trying to enter in to get access, they might have to wait for several seconds or several minutes in order to get on line. A | certain amount of the computer core is Blocked out when a particular process is coming |

on. Therefore, it was not available for other uses. 16-hour shifts with the computer most of the time.

We are operating generally on

Dr. Brown - It seems that prioritizing what services the computer uses is very important. For instance, we were talking about the line-item budget which we hope to develop, which is going to take considerable computer services; that we are going to have to sit down and take a look at what is there and decide if what we are getting back is worth what's there, and re-prioritizing what is there so we can make better use of it. I am sure you are already doing that.

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Dr. Smith - We do not have the computer services employees establishing a priority, j but we have a computer steering committee established that takes the requested uses and| places priorities on them. i

Dr. Brown - I wouldn't mind if we could get a presentation, talking to us about what computer services are available and what we can get out, and maybe letting us in on some of the planning, so that we know what you have in mind.

Dr. Smith - I would be happy to.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared the motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None. NEW BUSINESS

None. Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start - We will meet next Monday night (June 27). One of the pertinent items for next week's agenda is to approve our bond sale. Two weeks from tonight, we will not meet; that being the Fourth of July. We will meet again then on the 11th of July in a regular session in this building.

R. #176 Board Convened in Executive Session-7:^0 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Dr. Brown that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for conferring with the Attorneys on matters under litigation and for contractual discussions.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Members of the Board then moved to the Board Conference Room to convene in Executive Session.

R. #177 Board Returned tc Open Meeting 9:^8 p.m.

Having completed its Executive Session, it was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Hill that the Board return to open meeting status. Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT R. #178 Adjournment 9:50 p.m.

A motion to adjourn was made by Dr-. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Williams. Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of the regular session is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST: Clerk

Approved the 27th day of June, 1977-

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

ABSENT:

Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Hugh B. Ginn, Deputy Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Dr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that six of the seven Board members were present.

Roll Call

SALE OF BONDS

In receipt and consideration of sealed bids for the sale of $5,450,000 Building and Equipment Series "B" Bonds of 1969, a motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the bonds be received by the Board of Education and that the Attorneys be directed to open the bids in open meeting, to identify the bidders and the amounts of their bids, to verify the accuracy of the bids and the validity of the good faith checks, and to make a recommendation later in the meeting as to the lowest and best bid. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mirs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

It appearing that due and legal notice had been given that said School District would offer for sale on this date and at this hour and at this place its $5,450,000 of School Building and Equipment Bonds maturing $5^5,000 in two (2) years from their date and $545,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, except that the last installment shall be for $545,000, the Board of Education proceeded to consider the bids received for purchase of said bonds. With Mr. Glenn E. Floyd (Floyd, Brandenburg & Rogers Associates), Bond Counsel, reading the bid information, the following bids were received and considered by the Board: BIDDERS

â&#x20AC;˘ Woolsey & Company, Inc., Oklahoma City

INTEREST RATE BID

4. 089846

NET INTEREST COST $ 1,448,828.00

First National Bank & Trust Co., Tulsa, Oklahoma

It. 20769

1,490,575.00

Bank of Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Associates

4.174615

1,478,857.50

Bache, Halsey & Stuart, Inc., New York, N.Y.

4.2274

1,497,583.70

Liberty National Bank & Trust Co., Oklahoma City

it.125

1,461,417.50

First National Bank & Trust Co., Oklahoma City

4.159200

1,473,396.60;

First National.Bank of Chicago, and Associates

4.185923

1,482,863.32

Fidelity Bank N.A., Oklahoma City

4.146923

1,469,047-50

Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois

4.2673

1,511,685.00

Dr. Start excused the Staff and Attorneys to review the bids as announced, ascertain their validity, and report to the Board when they had finished their work.

R. #179 Approval for Receipt and Consideration of Sealed Bids for Bonds

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HEARINGS None.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING R. #180 Minutes Approved

A motion was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes of June 20, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMMENTS None.

SUPERINTENDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT

R. #181 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents and Submit Application for Grant Information to the Board

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Dr. Brown that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute necessary documents and submit application for the following Grant: Special Education Program for Handicapped Children - P. L. 9^-1^2.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that.the motion carried. Dr. Smith reported:

(1) Budget Planning - The budget preparation process is still continuing. The staff is working with a number of individuals that are representatives from groups and organizations. They are working on a daily basis, receiving input, analyzing needs, establishing priorities, etc., in order to present a proposed budget to you at a later date. I would like to extend an invitation for any member of the Board'so desiring to sit in on and participate in these sessions. Mr. Ginn is coordinating or facilitating this action, and certainly his office would be able to advise you of the times each day that the group is meeting.

(2) Position Vacancies - The selection process for replacements for two positions within the system, positions we believe very important to the system, the Director of Curriculum and the Coordinator of Public Relations, is drawing to a close. The process has involved the screening of applications of some 70 plus for the Public Relations position, and about 36, or close to it, for the Curriculum position. The first round of the interviewing process has just about.been completed on both positions, and is now going into the process of reviewing, reanalyzing and trying to draw together those that are most qualified for the position. We hope that this can be done within the next few days, to fill these very important positions.

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of April It, 1977

Report on School Pictures.

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Schedule reporting sessions to Board - Title I Advisory Committee. (Enclosure to Board)

Adult High School Completion Program. (State Department of Education Regulation)

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GENERAL BUSINESS A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams for approval of a permanent easement to the City of Oklahoma - City for a parcel of land for the exclusive purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a sanitary sewer and appurtenances thereto, over, through and upon same to-wit: A 7.5 x 228.54 foot permanent easement and a 20 foot temporary easement for the sewer construction along the north side of the Henry property site.

R. #182 Approval of Easement Henry Property Site

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

PURCHASING

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve Purchasing Items (1-15) as follows:

Purchase of Floor Jacks

Purchase of floor jacks for use by the Transportation Department (Garage) from Floyd Supply, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,050.00 to be charged to Account BL 6030.11. 2.

Purchase of Batteries Purchase of batteries (dry charge) for use by the Maintenance Department from B. F. Goodrich which submitted the low quotation (state contract #0026) in the amount of $1,850.04 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Teaching Aids

Purchase of teaching aids (hand puppets and phoneme boxes) for Program at Westwood, Riverside, Shidler and the Administration Leswig Press (quotations and materials available only from the and/or. distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,074.07 Account 240.01, Title VII and has been approved on our Federal and/or Programs. 4.

use by the Bilingual Building from designated publishers is to be charged to Education Grants

Purchase of Musical Instruments

Purchase of musical instruments (violins, cellos, clarinets, French horns, tubas, choral risers, tape recorders, record players, etc.) for use at various locations from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: National Educational Music Company Hallmark Music, Inc.. Iqter-City Violin Studios, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Larsen Music Company Chenoweth & Green Music Company California Musical Instrument Company Sharp & Nichols Music Company Music Education Group Wenger Corporation Kelly's Discount Electronics, Inc. Electronic Dictation Systems Dowlings, Inc. Wurlitzer Educational Products

Total

6,368.08 2,963.U1 960.00 1,851.00 7,11+7.00 4, 660.72 6,200.00 385.90 2,940.00 91+1.1+0 3,960.00 1,312.08 1,315.00

1+1,001+. 59

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 1230.03. 5.

Purchase- of Copying Machine

Purchase of copying machine for Classen High School from Southwest Typewriter Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,1+00.00 to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

R. #183 Approval of Purchasing Items

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Permission to Place Orders for Materials Permission to place orders for materials from the following companies which submitted the low quotations for concrete, sand, and limestone products (through December 31, 1977), and oxygen, acetylene and related products (through June 30, 1978) for use at various schools and the Maintenance Department: Sand, Limestone and Sacked Material

Dolese Brothers

Murphy & Perkins Ready Mixed Concrete Company

Concrete

Presto Welding Supplies

Cylinders only

Welders Supply Company

Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, CO^,

C25 Mixture, Prestolite in "MC" cylinders

Prestolite in "MC" cylinders and Prestolite in "B" cylinders

Big Three Industries, Inc. Purchase of Video Tape

Purchase of video tape for use by the Broadcasting Center from Fuji Photo Film U. S. A., Inc. , which submitted the low quotation. This purchase in the amount of $7,849.65 is to be charged to Account G 240.01.

Purchase of 16mm Films Purchase of 16mm films (new titles, and replacement of titles) for use by the Film Library for distribution to all schools from the following companies (companies listed are the publishers and/or distributors of the films requested): AIMS Stephen Bosustow Barr Films B F A Churchill Films Centron Educational Films Carousel Films Coronet Instructional Media Walt Disney Encyclopaedia Britannica McGraw-Hill Films McDonald/Crain Journal Films International Film Bureau Films Incorporated Pyramid Films Sandler Institutional Films - Texture Films RHR Filmedia, Inc. Sterling Educational Films Time-Life Twyman Films Weston Woods Universal Education & Visual Arts Brigham Young University Perennial Educational Pictura Films National Geographic Society Graphic Curriculum Motivational Media Narcotics Education, Inc. Handel Film Corporation Media Five Higgins Production Learning Corporation of America International Film Foundation Counselor Films American Educational Films A.C.I. Media, Inc. Delacorte Press Melton Book Company Total

2,532.00 1,167.05 2,584.00 2,527.25 915.00 1,1+23.05 1,600.00 12,01+5.24 2,11+2.00 6,070.00 3.208.30 300.00 2,955.00 2,980.00 4,351.00 4.227.50 1.281.50 363.00 588.00 383.00 698.25 175-00 693.00 280.00 325.00 228.00 955-00 2,390.00 655.00 720.00 296.35 211.50 750.00 226.00 1,495-00 135.00 714.00 280.00 751.00 1,068.94 1.336.31

66,026.25

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: $

G 230.01 230.01, Title IV-B

Total

63,621.00 2,405.25 66,026.25

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Purchase of Paper Purchase of paper (art kraft) and racks for warehouse stock and all schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Thompson Book & Supply Dowlings, Inc. Total

36,800.00 10,690-00

47,490.00

R. #183 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont1d

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: G 240.00 G 1230.03 Total

10.

36,800.00 10,690.00

47,490.00

Purchase of Film Packaging Machine Purchase of film packaging, machine for use at the Washington Print Shop from Capital Paper Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,790.00 to be charged, to Account G 1230.03.

11.

Purchase of Paint and Sundry Supplies Purchase of paint and sundry supplies (lacquer thinner, brushes, enamel shellac, turpentine, wood filler, etc.) for warehouse stock for use in the vocational and industrial arts classes from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Southwestern Paint Company S.E.B. Paint Company P.P.G. Industries Cook Paint & Varnish Company Big L Home Center

5,345.28 696.48 188.88 276.00 _______ 665 â&#x2013; 52 $

Total

7,172.16

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 240.00.

12.

Purchase of Furniture Purchase of furniture for use by various schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Dowlings, Inc. Thompson Book & Supply Virco Manufacturing Corporation

2,652.55 3,426.50 _____ 5,4o4.00 $

Total

11,483.05

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

13.

Purchase of Carpet for Kindergarten Rooms Purchase of carpet for kindergarten rooms at Rancho Village, Hillcrest and Hawthorne Elementary Schools and for one (1) classroom at Dunbar Center from Haywood Hill's Carpets which submitted the low quotation. This purchase in the amount of $3,640.16 is to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 1230.03 * 1230.03, Title 6-B Total

1,193.47 2,446.69

3,640.16

*This purchase has been approved on our Federal Educational Grants and/or Programs.

14.

Purchase of Laminated Plastic Sheets Purchase of laminated plastic sheets for use by the Maintenance Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

O'Neil Wholesale Flooring, Inc. Commercial Plastics

Total

$ 1,089.84 _______ 111.60 $ 1,201.44

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05-

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R. #183 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

15.

Purchase of Vocational Food Supplies and Equipment Purchase of vocational food supplies and equipment (dish cloths, measuring cups, knives, bowls, rolling pins, irons, toaster, food mixer, etc.) for use by various schools from the following companies which submitted the low quoations on specifications:

Anchor Equipment Company, Inc. NAS CO Service Merchandise Company Sunbeam Appliance Company Hobart Sales Southern Coffee & Restaurant Supply, Inc.

Total

1,222.78

These purchases are to "be charged to the following Accounts:

G 24-0.01 G 1230.03

Total

1,222.78

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

R. #184 Superintendent Authorized to Begin Negotiations for Settlement of Rights in UniversityHeights School Property

A motion was made at the Board meeting of June 20, 1977 to be considered at meeting of the Board, June 27, 1977-

Motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown that the Superintendent be authorized to begin negotiations for the settlement of the interest rights in the University Heights School property subject to the Board's approval. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr,. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

The following motion was made by Mrs. Williams.and seconded by Mrs. Hill for consideration at the next meeting of the Board, July 11, 1977:

R. #185 Board Convened in Executive Session T:23 p.m.

It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Dr. Brown that the Board convene in Executive Session for consideration of a personnel matter.

"I move that this Board instruct the Superintendent and Staff to arrange for community meetings this summer in the area of the Oakridge School for the purpose of hearing from patrons and residents of that area their concerns and desires for Oakridge School, and that when such meetings are arranged, ample potirfication of all residents will be assured."

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Members of the Board then moved to the Board Conference Room for an Executive Session. Open Meeting Reconvened

The Board having concluded its Executive Session, Dr. Start reconvened the open meeting in the Board Room at 8:17 p.m.

SALE OF BONDS continued:

R. #186 Motion to Award, Sell and Deliver Building and Equipment Series "B" Bonds of 1969

The Board required each bidder to submit with his bid a sum in cash or its equivalent, equal to two percent of his bid, and after due consideration of all bids received by the Board, a motion was made by Dr. Brown that $5,450,000 of School Building and Equipment Series "B" Bonds of 1969 be awarded, sold and delivered to Woolsey & Company, Incorporated, in association with Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, upon fulfillment of the terms as set out.in said contract and bid for the purchase of said bonds. Said motion was seconded by Mr. English. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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It was moved by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Donwerth for the adoption of a Resolution providing for the issuance of School Building and Equipment Bonds in the sum of $5,^50,000 by Independent School District No. 89, of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, authorized at an election duly called and held for such purpose; prescribing form of Bonds; providing levy of an annual tax for the payment of principal and interest on the same, fixing other details of the issue. Said Resolution to be in the official form submitted to the Clerk by the Attorney to be included in the official minutes of this meeting; and the Board having received individual copies of said Resolution, that the Board waive the reading of said Resolution.

R. #187 Resolution Adopted for Issuance of School Building and Equipment Bonds

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Mrs. Hill submitted the following recommendation as Amendment No. Two of the Superintendent 's Contract: Pursuant to the personnel session of the Board for the evaluation of the Superintendent, Thomas J. Smith, at a meeting of the Board held on the 27th of June, 1977, the Superintendent's Contract was extended one year and its termination date will be June 30, 1978.

Recommendation for Amendment of Superintendent's Contract

Also, at said meeting of the Board the Superintendent's Contract was amended as follows: (1)

Delete the fourth unnumbered paragraph of Page 3 which relates to review and evaluation, and replace said paragraph with:

The Board shall devote a portion or all of one nonpublic meeting to be conducted no later than the last Monday in November of each year to a review and discussion of the working relationship between the Board and the Superintendent. It is further agreed that no later than the third Monday of April of each year the Board shall, at a nonpublic meeting with no other items on the agenda, conduct a formal evaluation of Superintendent. (2)

The Superintendent's salary was increased from $H0,500 to $U3,5OO per year.

(3)

In. addition to payment of the annual salary the Board shall pay Superintendent the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars per month for defrayment of expenses incurred by him to represent and promote the district, with a quarterly accounting to the Board.

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Dr. Brown for approval of recommendation for amendment of Superintendent's Contract as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye;. Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that tires motion carried.

R. #188 Approval of Recommendation for Amendment of Superintendent's Contract

Mr. Donwerth commented: I think it should be a matter of record that we discussed the offer with the Superintendent and both parties were in agreement, but it did have to be voted on publicly.

Mr. English - The Bond proceeds that we will be getting sometimes in August maybe, I would like to see us consider using some of that money for the purchase of some musical equipment, like band instruments and the like, as a one-shot deal to bring us sort of up to date. Some of the band directors have said that a lot of our equipment is in very poor condition and we are spending money to repair equipment that really isn't worth repairing. I understand that it helps the morale of the students, and not to mention the band directors, to have good equipment. So I would, like to see us consider that.

Comments Mr. English

Mrs. 'Williams - A point of information; I thought it was for buildings, equipment and renovation. Will equipment such1 as has been mentioned by Mr. English be included in the type of equipment? Dr. Smith - I believe I know the answer, but I think the Attorney might be the more appropriate person to respond.

Mr. Bleakley - We would like to research that question. I

Dr. Start - I am sure that the answers will be forthcoming.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 27, 1977 - CONT'D

ADJOURNMENT R. #189 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made hy Mr. Donwerth and seconded hy Mrs. Hill. Dr.. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of the regular session is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Clerk Approved the 11th day of July, 1977-

358 MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 11, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY,

JULY 11, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Call to Order

Roll call established that six of the seven Board members were present. entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Roll Call

Mr. Donwerth

HEARINGS Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who gave preliminary remarks regarding Mrs. Mary Bloomer, Coordinator, having been selected Employee of the Month. Dr. Smith presented to Mrs. Bloomer on behalf of the Board of Education and the Association of All School Personnel a Certificate of Recognition. Mrs. Bloomer responded. Dr. Start then presented Mrs. Norene Peoples, patron, who had registered to address the Board. In her remarks, Mrs. Peoples referred to Public Law 9^-1^2, a recent article in the Oklahoma City Times written by a John Marshall High School student entitled "City Public Schools Badly Disintegrated," and other.

Members of the Board responded: Mrs. Potts - I would be inclined to refute a lot of what is in the article. There are counselors and teachers in our schools that are very much concerned with helping their students reach their utmost in academic progress. I think that many of the changes that we are proposing in our curriculum this coming year are going to further enable the very kind of thing that we are talking about here to happen. This article is one student speaking, and I think the article is misleading.

Dr. Brown - I- am~riot yet prepared to accept the kind of philosophical basis that Ayn Rand offers to any kind of position. I do believe in quality for all persons. I do believe that people should have an opportunity to achieve, and I do believe it is not just the responsibility of our system, but it is the constitutional responsibility of this Board to provide the best education possible for the greatest number of students. Mrs. Peoples further referred to grants that are available on teacher-based programs.

Mrs. Potts - Mrs. Peoples is very knowledgeable about the Gifted and Talented Program, and I would like to recommend that someone from our Curriculum staff meet with her and discuss what might be some of the possibilities in this area. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes of June 27, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs.. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS None.

R. #190 Minutes Approved

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Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of April U, 1977 1.

Report on School Pictures.

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977 1.

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

Adult High School Completion Program. (State Department of Education Regulation)

Mrs. Potts inquired as to when members of the Board might receive the report on School Pictures.

Dr. Smith responded that a working draft of the report had been prepared and he expected to send it out to members of the Board before the week was over. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS

Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported: (1) Fabian Case Settlement - On June 30, 1977 we had a hearing upon the settlement offer arrived at in the Fabian lawsuit. There were no parties present to protest the settlement, and the Judge entered an Order granting judgment on the basis of the settlement. The total amount of that settlement is $273,^52.52, which will be paid out over a three-year period or earlier, depending upon the availability of funds.

(2) Bond Sale Transcript - The transcript for the Bond Sale is near completion. We have been gathering all of the necessary signatures and documents to complete the transcript for submission to the Attorney General for review. You have received a letter from the Bond Attorney discussing the interest rates this district received. It was for that period of time one of the best interest rates bid on a bond issue in the country, and I think that reflects the financial institutions? faith in the Oklahoma City schools and an aggressive advertising process for the sale of our bonds. (3) Truitt Case - Three answer briefs have been filed by the three attorneys representing the various defendants in the Truitt matter. The appellant will now file a reply brief which will complete the briefing process in that litigation, and the Supreme Court will render a decision. (H) Briefs in Association of Classroom Teachers Cases - We are in the process of completing the briefs in the two Association of Classroom Teachers cases, which will be filed later on this month.

Treasurer's Report R. #191 Reports Approved

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Comments Dr. Smith

In referring to the items in the agenda for approval of General Fund and 5-Mill Building Fund estimated operating budgets for the 1977-78 school year, Dr. Smith stated:

We are proposing a General Fund operating budget in the amount of $U9,6^7,000.00. This compares with $^5,300,000.00 for 1976-77, or an increase of approximately $^â&#x20AC;˘,300,000.00. Some of the major areas of interest would be in the ad valorem tax revenue. We are projecting an increase of about $317,000.00. We are projecting a reduction over what we actually collected in 1976-77, for 1977-78 in auto license tags.

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It has heen estimated that it should he $5,450,000.00 for 1977-78. We are projecting new special education funds of about $112,000.00. The other, areas of interest would be in the mandated salaries account. In the appropriations bill they do calculate . what the total would be, divided by the ADA, to get the amount to be allocated to the school district. Because of fewer employees, retirements, terminations, etc., we will be anticipating a. reduction in the amount of monies to pay those salaries which were mandated by the legislature for years prior to 1977-78. For 1977-78 we are anticipating $2,282,000.00 plus for the mandated portion to certificated employees and $451,000.00 for the support personnel. We are proposing a reduction in our reserve account of $772,000.00, which would leave us with a remaining balance of about $2,700,000.00 for the end-of-year reserve at June 30, 1978. We will send the proposed detailed budget to you no later than the week of July 18, for your consideration at the July 25 meeting. Approximately $2,215,000.00 will be required to fund the mandated salaries for those employees represented by ACT; about $318,300.00 for support, personnel mandated salary increases; about $70,000.00 mandated salary increases for those not represented by any organization; and $424,482.00 to fund the increments for the certificated personnel. The bill provided that in addition to the $900 increase for teachers, that the increment that is built into the'local district's salary schedule would be paid; however, they did not see fit to fund that program. We have anticipated about $200,000.00 increase in Social Security requirements. On unemployment insurance, we have met with those involved in the program at the State Capitol. We are anticipating a requirement of $130,000.00 to fund that program for the six-month period beginning January 1 through June 30, 1978. In addition, we will be proposing $385,000.00 increase requirement for the utilities, gas and electricity, telephone, etc.; about $108,000.00 increase in transfer fees for special education students; . about $315,000.00 for expanded programs such as the in-house suspension program, help for the counselors, etc. In regard to the 5-Mill Building. Levy Fund, there is the relative routine process on that of taking the reserve of $369,000.00 that we had June 30 and adding to that 90% of 5 Mills times our net assessed valuation, which would mean a total Building Levy operating budget of $3,024,000.00 would be available for that. The reduction in reserve of $770,000.00 is made only after serious thought and consideration. We are proposing that we would have an ending reserve of $2,718,000.00 in the General Fund budget, which represents about 5-47% of the proposed operating budget for 1977-78. Members of the Board inquired: Mrs. Potts - How would that reserve compare percentagewise with the previous years?

Dr. Smith - At the close of 1975-76 we had a reserve of $2,407,000.00 or 5-85%- As we closed 1976-77, primarily because of the excess collection of auto license tags and some others, we closed with $3,490,000.00 or 7-7%Mrs. Potts - At one point, I remember having had quoted to us what was considered a safe level of reserve for handling a district this size.

Dr. Smith - You will hear figures ranging.all the way from 5% to 10% and above. Based on the rate of do-11 ections which we have had. , with the percentage of collection on ad valorem taxes and other purposes, we feel a reserve in the amount of $2,718,000.00 will be adequate. Mr. English - If our revenue stays the same as projected for this fiscal year, at the. end of this fiscal year when we start looking to the next fiscal year and that revenue is the same, then where will we come up with the money for the $727,000.00 that we dipped into the reserve for?

Dr. Smith - That will have to come from the continued growth that we are having in the ad valorem tax assessment. That has been ranging from about $9-4 million to $12 million. That would be our major source for funding, and any other sources that would be collected. Mr. English - When you say from $9 million to $12 million, how does that come down then for a General Fund budget as far as actual tax dollars coming to the school district?

Dr. Smith - Five Mills would raise about $2.6 million, based on our current net assessed valuation of about $584,000,000.00. Mr. English - Has the rate of growth been increasing or decreasing? Dr. Smith - It has been increasing until this year, and then it decreased this year. Of course, we all know that the Urban Renewal efforts have an effect on that, as to when they demolish and take property off the tax rolls, and when a new facility is erected and when it goes onto the tax roll.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd Mr. English - What is the projection for our growth in tax dollars in the 1978-79 school year? Dr. Smith - We were projecting about a $12 million growth in net assessed valuation, and that is based on somewhat of a normal growth pattern.

Mr. English - That is how many tax dollars?

Dr. Smith - That would be $600,000.00. Mr. English - So the projected growth in 1978-79 would be $600,000.00, and then we would have to dip into the reserve fund by another $127,000.00 in 1978-79?

Dr. Smith - Either that or realize savings in other areas, reductions of employees, or as we have indicated, we are projecting the expansion of some programs; they could be curtailed. Mrs. Potts - How are we anticipating a change in energy expenditure in our district this next year? How does staff anticipate our energy cost if it continues to multiply this next year?

Dr. Smith - We have been consulting with representatives of Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. For example, based on our current usage and their projected increase in rates, about 2H.9% increase was the figure for natural gas. With electricity being generated in this area by using natural gas as its major source, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is anticipating a similar increase and we are projecting an increase of about $168,000.00 for our electric service. Mr. English - We are looking ahead to 1978-79 and we are going to have to cut back some place, with reductions in programs in order to stay fluid without getting into our reserve fund?

Dr. Smith - I will work harder with the Legislature and hope we have more success with them in funding more of the programs that they mandate.

Mr. English - Did we have a lot of success with the Legislature this year in doing that? Dr. Smith - No, we did not. Mr. English - Do you think there is a good reason to believe we are going to have? Then with this budget there would not be money for new programs a year from now, because we would have been, in effect, earmarking the growth revenue we are anticipating. We are tying it into the budget that would be set, and then you would either have to cut back or else. But things staying level, even with the anticipated growth revenue, there is no money for new programs; is that correct?

Dr. Smith - I could say that is partially true; however, I would remind us that we are using about $770,000.00 of something like a million dollars that we overcollected this year, and"~that is really being applied toward the budget as revenue for 1977-78. We actually collected something over a million dollars over what we had anticipated as revenue, which built up our reserve, and we are proposing utilizing $700,000.00 of that. Mr. English - And that would be for recurring operating expenses?

Dr, Smith - The major portion of it would be reoccurring. Some of it will be proposed for increases in several accounts; for example, transportation and instructional equipment. R. #192 Approval of General Fund and Building Fund Estimated Operating Budgets

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts for approval of the following: (a)

General Fund estimated operating budget for the 1977-78 school year in the amount of $U9,6k7ÂťOOO.OO.

(b)

5-Mill Building Fund estimated operating budget for the 1977-78 school year in the amount of $3,02^,000.00.

Mr. English commented: I want to commend the staff for their work this year on the budget and finding what the needs of the district,; are. I think they have done a very good job of seeking out what the people in the district feel like are the priority items. I think what has happened here is that in looking at these needs and wanting to help the yound people as much as possible, it has done more than the district can really afford to do in this area. The program expansions that we are talking about are excellent and I wish we could go ahead with them, but I really don't think that we

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Mr. English cont'd

can do it and still he fiscally responsible. A few years ago, a previous superintendent recommended to this Board the largest pay raises in this district's history, and we dipped into the reserve fund to pay those pay raises at that time. We were told we were doing that. Later in the future years we had to make some cutbacks in personnel because it was either do that or else dip into the reserve fund, and you can only do that so many years before you deplete your reserve fund. I am concerned that right now what we are doing is earmarking even the anticipated growth revenue, which is a dangerous thing to do anyway. We have a Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee that is working, and they are going to be making some recommendations in a year or so, and this Board is going to be faced then with saying, well, we don't have any growth revenue; we have already spent the money. It is so much easier to vote for spending that money than it is to vote to cut out a program. In negotiations, I went back to my fact-finding report that we had back in October of 1975 where we were telling the teachers and the fact-finders that the district has this reserve fund and we are just down at minimum right now, and we just can't dip into that reserve fund for teachers' salaries. This $727,000.00 is the mandated raises. I think we kind of open up Pandora's box when we do this, in that what happens next time when we want to use the defense that the reserve fund is really untouchable, the reserve we must have; it is at minimum, we cannot dip into it, they are going to say, remember July 11, 19775 you dipped into the reserve fund and you committed future growth revenue; now we would like to see you commit future growth revenue for a teacher pay raise. If you were committing this money for nonrecurring expenses, equipment expenses and that sort of thing, that I could support. We are spending that $727,000,00 for this year, for next year and for the future years, and hoping that our projections are correct; and they normally are. In my opinion, we cannot sustain this budget. I think that is not good business, and it is not good government to do this kind of thing. I think that we should refrain from using the reserve fund, because I would predict that in the future we are going to find ourselves in the hole again, and all for a very good cause, the best motives in the world, to help the young people of the district.

Dr. Brown - Dr. Smith, exactly what are we committing ourselves to? As I understand, we are preparing a proposed estimated budget so that we can submit that to the County Excise Board, so that through the process of negotiations and through the process of challenged budget, we can then draw up to 25% of the budget. That does not mean that this proposed budget is the actual budget that we are going to be finally settling on and agreeing to, when the actual budget for this year is accepted; does it? Dr. Smith - The item says "estimated operating budget," and we have also indicated that we would be bringing to you our detailed proposal of the budget at a later date. Approval here does say that the best information we have available at this time, County Excise Board, this is what our estimated operating budget would be. That permits them to approve or to authorize us to expend up to 25% of this and carry on the normal operation of the business. Then when the budget is prepared in final forms, that would be the one we would operate under.

Dr. Brown - Would that still leave us, as a Board, opportunity to-protect that projection as far as Mr. English's concern about the reserve fund? Dr. Smith - Certainly, the Board would have the right, and.when we present the detailed budget, you may alter or amend it, or ask that we go back to the drawing board to reconsider prior to the time you would adopt the legal school district budget. Dr. Brown - I appreciate Mr. English's point of view, because I understand that this projection doesn't really have any room for negotiations in it, in terms of salaries or anything else. If we vote this to present to the County Excise Board, I still would like to see what the budget would look like with that $700,000.00 protected or at least a portion of it protected.

Dr. Smith - To remove the $770,000.00, that means going back and cutting down on some of these amounts that have been proposed for other accounts, either by reducing the amount we have for supplies or equipment, or reduction in other areas of monies that we will be proposing for warehouse stock. . Dr. Brown - I am not saying that we necessarily want to do that. However, if your growth revenue is not going to keep up with a need for expanded services, then at some point you are going to have to have a cutback in revenue. I would like to see what it would mean if we looked at $400,000.00.

Dr. Smith - The staff that has been involved in this has gone much further than that. I know of several hard copy print-outs that have been run on this using varied amounts, and others that calculations were made, but not necessarily the total print-out made by each account number.

Dr. Brown - So those figures are available and at some point we would be able to look at variances?

Dr. Smith - Again, it would mean that if $300,000.00 of the $700,000.00 is elected to not be included in the expenditure budget, then there has to be adjustments made in the expenditure plan.

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R. #192 Approval of General Fund and Building Fund Estimated Operating Budgets - cont1d

Dr. Brown - I understand what you are saying, but that still is a legitimate concern that Mr. English talks about, and we owe it to ourselves as a Board to face realistically what this means.

Mrs. Potts - What proportion of this really would be reoccurring expenses and what would not? Dr. Smith - I would say that 90% plus is in the reoccurring category, and I would remind us all again that about $3,357,000.00 of this is state mandated that we really have nor control over. The expanded programs that we have been talking about, $315,000.00, is one that we can control. The other data is calculated, based on the numbers of staff members allocated to the various schools and various positions.

Mrs. Potts - Obviously, we are lacking all of the information and the data that you are talking about, but it occurs to me, though, that this is merely an enabling motion and does not commit this Board to those expenditures.

Mrs. Hill - I would agree. If this is an estimate, we might want to really take a hard look at this much money. Mr. English - Let me suggest that it is more than just an enabling measure. The Board is telling the County Excise Board, the teachers, the employees, unions, everybody, that we are willing to dip into the reserve fund. Unfortunately, it is not quite as simple as it appears on the surface.

Dr. Start - If there is no further discussion and no motion to amend this, the Chair is open for approval or amendment.

Mr. English - I move that we amend the motion to $^9,000,000.00 as the amount for the General Fund estimated operating budget for the 1977-78 school year. There being no second to the amendment, Dr. Start declared that the amendment died for lack of a second.

On roll call for the original motion, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Comment Mr. Engli sh

Mr. English - Dr. Smith spent quite a bit of time today talking to me, giving me figures and everything, and we did a considerable amount of talking on this subject, and I really did appreciate it. I am sorry that I had to vote no, but in good conscience, that is the only way I could do it. Dr. Smith indicated that the proper forms would be filed with the County Excise Board, which would facilitate the conducting of the business of the school district. He also expressed appreciation to those persons involved in the budget-making process.

R. #193 Approval of Employment of Personnel for 1977-78

A motion was made, by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. English for approval of the following: (a)

The employment of certified personnel as recommended by the Superintendent for the 1977-78 fiscal year. The District to enter into appropriate contracts with these persons; salaries of these employees to be continued, for a temporary period of time during the 1977-78 school year, at the rates and on the salary plans previously approved by the Board for the 1976-77 fiscal year; however, after salary plans for the 1977-78 fiscal year have been approved by the Board, employees whose term of contract or employment started at the beginning of the 1977-78 fiscal year, to be paid retroactive to July 1, 1977 (or the date of their employment if other than July 1) on the 1977-78 plan; however, as provided by Oklahoma law all certified personnel salaries to be subject to any necessary adjustment, if required, to be made to bring the total of all certified personnel contracts within the amount of valid appropriations approved for such purpose.

(b)

The employment of noncertified personnel on a month-to-month basis at the rates and on the salary plans approved by the Board for the 1976-77 fiscal year; howeverj after salary plans for the 1977-78 fiscal year have been approved by the Board, employees whose term of employment started at the beginning of the 1977- 78 fiscal year to be paid retroactive to July 1, 1977 (or to the date of their employment if other than July 1), on the 1977-78 plan.

(c)

The contracts with certified personnel for the school year 1977-78 and statutory notices of nonemployment to certified personnel who will not be employed for the 1978- 79 fiscal year, to be executed or given for and on behalf of the Board by either the Superintendent or the Director of Personnel Services.

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It was. moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to direct the following persons to attend the meeting as indicated: At School District Expense

(a)

R. #19^ Professional Trip Approved

Mary Stubbs and eleven (11) Food Service Employees, Food Service Convention, Houston, Texas, July 31-August U, 1977- Registration expense of $75-00 per person and Mrs. Stubbs' expenses to be paid from Central Food Service Funds.

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mirs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English for approval of the Resolution of Appreciation for Geraldine Clow, Retired Teacher, deceased May 30, 1977On roll call, Er. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Brown for approval or continuation of rental and/or lease contracts during the 1977-78 fiscal year as follows:

(a)

Grant Elementary School property, Northside All Sports Association, Inc. Rent $25.00 per month.

(b)

Arcadia High School, Arcadia Youth in Action.

(c)

Carey Elementary School and University Heights Elementary School properties, Junior Achievement of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. Rent $100.00 and $325-00 per month respectively.

(d)

Dunjee Junior-Senior High School, City-County Area Council, Inc.

(e)

Sunnyside Elementary School, Wright Patrons for Youth, Inc.

(f)

Tyler Elementary School, Community Action Program of Oklahoma City and County, Inc.

(g)

Valley Brook Elementary School, Town of Valley Brook.

(h)

Whittier Elementary School, Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. Rent $318.00 per month.

(i)

Woodson-Riverside Elementary School, Riverside Recreational Center, Inc.

(1)

Approval of a lease agreement during the 1977-78 fiscal year with Community Action Program of Oklahoma City and County, Inc., of the Walnut Grove Building, 900 South Durland /building previously leased by AFL-CIO). Community Action Program of Oklahoma City and County, Inc. , to furnish Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance in the amount of $153,960.00.

(2)

Continuation of the present rental agreement with the First National Management Corporation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the space to house the television antenna and transmitting equipment for Channel 25 at the rate of $U00.00 per month, plus utilities.

(3)

Approval of a lease agreement during the 1977-78 fiscal year with the Lone Star Baptist Church to lease part of the Lone Star School building. Lone Star Baptist Church to pay insurance and $20.00 per month rent.

R. #195 Resolution of Appreciation Approved

R. #196 Approval of Rental and/or Lease Contracts or Agreements

Mr. Donwerth - In the areas that the purchasing their insurance, are they grants for that amount of money. If insurance out of the money that they

organizations are not paying anything toward not using the appraised value in order to receive that is true, then couldn't they pay their receive in grants?

Dr. Smith - I believe they do. I know in one case they do use the value of the property in order to receive federal funding. I am not sure that is true on all three of them. Mr. Donwerth - I would like to see us continue to try to at least get enough to offset the expense that we are out of for purchasing insurance, if nothing else.

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Mrs. Potts - Dr. Smith, could you identify where we are experiencing a deficit because of the arrangement we have?

Dr. Smith - Items (b), (d) and (i).

Mr. English - How much money are we spending on these facilities for insurance?

Dr. Smith - The money we spend is on the insurance, and we will have an adjusted figure for those and will be carrying all of those facilities, where we are not housing regular school programs on a separate arrangement at a different value. I will.be j| happy'to supply that information, and we will also be coming to you with that new § value and the new rates as well. Dr. Brown - I realize that we need to save money, but I want to put my bid in for the other side. If what I remember was the justification for these agreements still holds true, I have a feeling, for instance, in Arcadia, that building provides a great deal of community service, and just the wholesale-, productive value it has to the community makes it worthwhile for us to invest a little bit of our resources in that area. The same thing would be true of the Dunjee Junior-Senior High School and the Woodson-Riverside Elementary School. Mrs. Potts - Has there been any exploration done by our staff with the City staff on the potential for these or any other facilities being jointly financed in operation of the program?

Dr. Smith - We have met with members of their staff, exploring these from various angles, and so far we have not been able to come to any kind of a plan on any of the facilities.

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Mrs. Potts - Is there funding available for this kind of cooperative endeavor?

R. #197 Authorization to Continue Memberships in School Boards Associations

Dr. Smith - It was my understanding that they didn't have funds available to staff the program, and they really were wanting us to supply the facility, and I think even in some cases, provide the program.

Mrs. Potts - I was thinking of Mrs.Williams' statement earlier, in the pre-meeting about the additional CETA funds the City has received and wondering if there is some potential there if we provide the facilities for their providing the manpower for community programs, so at least we would not be in the hole.

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Dr. Smith - We are exploring to see what theguidelines are for funding under that CETA program, and as soon as we get information on that, we will follow through.

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts for approval of the following:

(a)

Authorization to continue membership in the Council of Big City Boards of Education and the National School Boards Association for the 1977-78 fiscal year at an annual fee of $1,000.00.

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Authorization to continue membership in the Oklahoma State School Boards Absoci'ation for the 1977-78 fiscal year at an annual fee of $1,500.00.

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Members of the Board commented:

Dr. Brown - I understand the benefit we incur from the National School Boards Association and Council of Big City Boards of Education, but I am trying to understand what benefit, if any, that we might possibly derive from membership in the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. I understand that you can't belong to one i?f’you don't belong to the other, but we belong to an organization which has partly the responsibility for lobbying for our concerns, and they lobby, in some instances, contrary to our concerns.

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Mrs. Potts - We discussed in pre-meeting a desire for a wrap-up of what our legislative goals had been for this district and what the outcome was on those goals, and the prospects for the ones that were not accomplished, for the coming year. It was also mentioned that it might be helpful if we had regular reporting from our representative to the State School Boards Association, so that we will be better informed about potential stands that the Association might take.

Mr. English - I would like to defend the State School Boards Association. Certainly, they are out there lobbying for some of the things that we do want. It is true at times that we don't have the same goals. The State School Boards Association conducts workshops for school board members each year that are beneficial. They have a very fine young man out there who is the executive of the Association and is trying to lead them in a progressive direction. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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PERSONNEL REPORT A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Dr. Brown that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations and information listed be approved.

R. #198 Personnel Approved

PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. English to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of June payrolls and authorization of July payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for June 15-30, 1977On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. English to approve Purchasing Items B-l through B-5 as follows: 1.

Approval of Certificate of Authority Approval of Certificate of Authority authorizing Director of Central Food Service to be designated representative of the Board of Education, Independent School District No. 89, for programs with the School Lunch Section of the Oklahoma State Board of Education in matters pertaining to installation and/or operation of a National School Lunch Program and/or Special Milk Program, etc. (This is in accordance with previous actions of the Board of Education.)

Permission to Place Orders Permission to place orders with Commercial Linen Supply which submitted the low quotation on specifications for laundry and linen services (shop towels, linens, fender covers, etc.) to be used by Central Food. Service and various schools through June 30, 1978.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (Weekly Readers, kindergarten through 6th grade and various titles) for use by Media Services from the following companies (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor):

Xerox Education Publications National Geographic Co. Total

2,611.20 1,545.80

4,157-00

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 230.02 *Title 4-B, 230.01

Total

2,611.20 1,545-80 4,157-00

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

Permission to Place Orders for the Central Food Service Department Mid-Central Fish & Frozen Food Company Catel Foods Lieberman Produce Scrivner, Inc. John Sexton & Co. Allied Institutional Distributors Armour Foods Squire Foods Gooch Packing Company Mead's Frozen Foods Blue Morrow Sales, Inc. Tyler & Simpson Co. Lyle Searcy Brokerage Co. Midwest Brokerage Company Oscar Mayer & Company

Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen Frozen

Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods Foods

R. #199 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

R. #200 Approval of Purchasing Items

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R. #200 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Permission to Place Orders for the Central Food Service Department cont'd DOB Division of Fairmont Foods Sabatasso's Pizza George A. Hormel Company Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Presto Food Products Riviana Foods Schwab's Cardinal Paper Company Nobel, Inc. Tyler & Simpson Company L-X PLASTICS Moon Chemical Products, Inc. Cadillac Plastic Company John Sexton & Company Anchor Equipment Company, Inc. Hi-Line Plastics, Inc. West Chemical Products Economics Laboratory M. B. Salmon Mid-America Chemical, Inc. Oklahoma Paper Company Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Scrivner, Inc. Carpenter Paper Company Southern Coffee & Restaurant Supply Johnston Food Company Southern Coffee & Restaurant Supply Peerless Hotel Supplies Gardner Hotel Supply Tyler & Simpson Company Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Scrivner, Inc. Mid-Central Fish & Frozen Food Co. Cagle's Wholesale Grocery and Meat Kraft, Inc. Sullivan & Associates Rocky Mountain Mercantile Co. Rogers Foods, Inc. Sabatasso's Pizza Paisano Foods Scrivner, Inc. Tyler & Simpson Co. Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Shedd Food Products Food Producers Kraft, Inc. Sullivan & Associates Ralston Purina Company Cain's.Coffee Company Morton'Foods., Inc. Scrivner, Inc. Tyler & Simpson Co. Coca-Cola USA (Div. of the Coca-Cola Company) Dick Tracy's Pest Control Services Purolator Security Transportation Service Rainbo Baking Co. Lieberman Produce Co. Morton Food, Inc.

Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Misc. Cafeteria Supplies Small Equipment Small Equipment Small Equipment Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Canned Food Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Coffee, Tea & Condiments Coffee, Tea & Condiments Coffee, Tea & Condiments Coffee, Tea & Condiments

Fountain Syrup Pest Control Service Armored Car Transportation Service Bakery Products Eggs Chip Products

Purchase of Printed Forms Purchase of printed forms (autopat cards) for use by Computer Services from th. IBM Corporation (quotations and material available only from the designated distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,165.00 is to be charged to Account G 130.17On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

Central Food Service Statement The Central Food Service Department Financial Statement as of May 31, 1977 was submitted as information to the Board.

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Motion made by Mrs. Williams at the Board meeting of June 27, 1977 and seconded by Mrs. Hill to be considered at the meeting of the Board, July 11, 1977:

"that this Board instruct the Superintendent and Staff to arrange for community meetings this summer in the area of the Oakridge School for the purpose of hearing from patrons and residents of that area their concerns and desires for Oakridge School, and that when such meetings are arranged, ample notification of all residents will be assured."

R. #201 Approval for Community Meetings in Oakridge School Area

NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Potts - I understand that the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee did approve the hiring of a consultant, and the committee is now three months: into its one-year tenure in which it was intending to try and accomplish its task. Because of this fact and the fact that we have a policy in the district that requires a process for requesting proposals by consultants and then a competitive bidding process, I would like to make the following motion: I move the Board waive the normal procedure for hiring of consultants in the event that the Long-Range Planning Committee wishes to utilize the services of the coordinator for the City's OKC Plan. In addition to the reason I gave regarding the time that has already passed, there is.a consultant available who has worked with the City's planning process, who has much expertise and information that we could utilize if we can hire this consultant while they are still available. So time is of the essence for two reasons. After it was decided that the motion would be voted on at this meeting, Dr. Brown stated: I would like to speak against the motion. I believe that there needs to be a consultant. I don't think there is any possible way that we can finish the work of the committee in the prescribed time without the aid of a consultant. However, it appeared to me in the minutes that I have gotten,, that it is not clear as yet as to exactly what the consultant would be consulting about; in other words, the area that we want to hire a consultant. The City's consultant may not at all be the person we need. I don't think the committee has decided in what area it wants consulting services. I think we ought to know how much money we are spending for a consultant and some idea of what services we are buying.

Members of the Board discussed the possible need to delay the voting of the motion and have a meeting on July 18. Mrs. Potts - As I understand, the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee did pass a motion to hire a consultant. They are in the process of determining exactly what kind of duties and what type of consultants they wish to hire, and that should be their recommendation. This motion merely enables us to waive the normal process that would require a request for a proposal from various consultants who would perform services ,for us, thus putting off the hiring of the consultant or several consultants probably two months from now, when we are almost half-way through the time that we are talking about. I think the staff does have this kind of information as to what the firm might be willing to charge and what kind of services they could perform, .but what is happening, the' kind- of ''information that is available is not available to the same groups of people, whether they are staff or committee. This motion would just make it. possible for the committee to move on, if they are ready to, and they would still have to, bring their recommendation to the Board.

Mr. Donwerth - When we created the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, I really didn't.feel that 2U months was enough time for a long-range planning committee. And this committee was requested to cut that in half, to 12 months. I feel like that they have created the need for a consultant by cutting it down to 12 months. Also, when we created the need for a long-range planning, committee, did we also at that time say that we would provide funds and how much and in what area? Did we at that time agree that we were going to pick up the tabs for expenses for the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee to hire outside consultants and whatever else they may come up with? Mrs. Potts -.As I recall, the dialogue involved our expecting them to come to the Board with their requests for funding as they developed what they felt was needed. Before the City began its long-range plan, it had already hired a firm, and then the firm helped set up the process to utilize community/resources . Much of the difficulty we have experienced as a committee already, I think, might have been avoided if we had had that kind of expertise on board early. I don't believe anyone envisioned that the work of this committee could be done without bringing in educational expertise from outside. But how much or what kind, the Board did not feel like it should define, and it did not.

Dr. Brown - I want to reiterate that the minutes or briefing I got pointed out that there was an issue in the committee itself over the resolution of exactly the character or the kind of expertise that we want to get. Three issues were raised. I know the thing that you are concerned about is being able to get the planning person who has

R. #202 Motion In re Waiving of Procedure to Employ LRCP Committee Consultant or Consultants

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R. #202 Motion In re Waiving of Procedure to Employ LRCP Committee Consultant or Consult an ts-caat 'd

Dr, Brown cont'd "been involved in the OKC Plan, who has this data and has this experience available. I heard the presentation at the Long-Range Planning Committee meeting that the basic concern or the number one issue of the OKC Plan was to preserve property. The basic concern of the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee is to develop the best kind of educational plan that is possible for the Oklahoma City school system. You take someone who has worked for two years and has been involved in countless hours of planning with one basic objective in mind, and all of the other things feeding into it, has this kind of data base and this kind of understanding, who is not an educator, who is not an educational expert, I think that you are going to get the kind of advice that you pay for, which is to preserve property. I am not going to make that decision, but I think we are too wedded right now to the OKC Plan. I don't think the business of the school system is to support the OKC Plan. It is to make the best use of the financial resources we have available, to educate the kids in the best way that we can possibly educate them. If it helps the OKC Plan, I am glad for it. But if it doesn't, sorry about that. MJy concern is that if we vote this, we almost say to this committee that we have decided that this is the best expertise possible. Secondly, I think it is a mistake for us to vote such an issue.

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Dr. Start asked for comments from Dr. Smith and Dr. Ron Schnee.

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Dr. Smith - I met with the representative of Kaplan Associates sometime during the time that the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee was being established or appointed. In visiting with the representative, we discussed ways in which we might tie activities of that planning committee with the efforts of the school system. As a result of that conference, I asked that the individual or the firm submit to me a proposal in the way in which they felt that they could render assistance to the staff in coordinating the activities between the findings of the plan, etc. A member or members of the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee received a copy of that proposal that was submitted to me. I understand that at one of the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee meetings, there was a motion that they employ this firm to serve as a consultant to than. I visited with the Chairman of the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, and also with Dr. Schnee, following this. It seems that there was some misunderstanding about what the role of the consultant would be, whether they wanted a planner, someone that could help lay.out timelines as scheduled for work, when they should be moving along at various steps, etc. After the conference I had with the individuals, I believe Dr. Schnee and Dr. Wheat met and conferred some by telephone and in person, to discuss, this further. They prepared a proposed outline of ways this planning can take place. It was sent out to members of the committee j and, as I understand, members of the committee were asked to be prepared to respond j and to react to these proposals to determine if they would in fact need a consultant, | and if so, they would outline the duties and responsibilities of the job to be performed by the consultant and then proceed with the obtaining of the consultant. As far as my information of where we are now, that is how the consultant arrangement came up with utilizing the firm that worked with the OKC Plan. At the time I visited with the representatives on that, the committee had been appointed and in our discussion it was decided to place the proposal on hold momentarily to see what the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee felt its needs would be.

Dr. Brown inquired of the Attorney: without a bid â&#x20AC;&#x2122;arrangement?

Can we enter into such a contractual agreement

Mr. Bleakley - Yes.

Dr. Start - Dr. Schnee, would you like to comment, please? Dr. (Ron) Schnee - (Liaison, Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee) - There has been a lot going on in this matter. I have entered into kind of an agreement with Dr. Wheat, Chairman of the committee, and the Superintendent on what my job description is, and it is to be the initial consultant to lay out timelines, to help develop some initial activities, inter-relationship workings between the subcommittees and this sort of thing, and I am finalizing these to present to the committee. The committee did pass in the last meeting that it did want to seek in the future consultative assistance as needed, and they really weren't quite too sure of what they were talking about. So we are polling them at the present time to find out what they mean when they say they want a consultant and in what ways do they want it? One was to work with the OKC Plan consultant; another was to hire an outside educational consultant who is familiar with urban city schools, and a third plan was for each subcommittee, as needed, to get consultative assistance that it may need in specific areas. In the results of the polling, a great majority favor number three, where each subcommittee as needed will hire consultative assistance to help them with specific tasks as they do their job. The next meeting of this committee is July 19, and at that time they will be discussing the results of this survey and may have a recommendation back to you, the Board. Final recommendations, as we see it now on consultative assistance that may be needed by subcommittees, will not be decided until about August 21 by the committee as far as recommendations back to you for more detailed, specific plans.

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Mrs. Hill - I think the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee needs to come to us with a recommendation, because to me we are going to them and saying, do you need some more help or assistance? Of course, we have already spent some money on this long-range planning committee when we hired Dr. Schnee to be the consultant for this, because we did hire someone to replace him in Accountability. They are working on this now, and I feel like that it would be wrong for us to enter into it at this point.

Mr. English - I guess I didn't really think of Dr. Schnee as the consultant on this. I thought he was the liaison between the administrative staff and that committee. I have always considered that committee was going to draw in whatever expertise it needed from outside of the school district, because I feel like it is very vital to its study to find out what is going on outside the Oklahoma City School District. I think the motion would be very appropriate at this time, because it is a green light, that if you want to do this, you can, and you don't have to worry about that we are going to throw up a stumbling block to you; that you can do it and you can move expeditiously to get it done. I don't think it says you are going.to hire the OKC Plan team. If I understand the motion, it simply waives the bids type thing for the hiring of a consultant for the committee so that they can hire an educational consultant or they could hire the OKC Plan team person, or fte' hire a consultant for the subcommittee whatever they want to do on that.

Dr. Brown - But we need to establish a budget. You could spend a lot of money on consultants. I think it is a blank check, and I don't believe in blank checks. Mrs. Potts - This is not any kind of a check at all. It is saying that the procedures that involve the drawing up of a request for a proposal and the need to have two or more consultants bid for each j.ob will be waived. Dr. Start - Is it an administrative policy to which you are referring to that consultative services must be placed out for bid?

Dr. Smith - It is Board-adopted policy for an expenditure in excess of $1,000.00. In the process, if it is in excess of that, we do take bids or quotations from more than one firm and then submit to you our recommendation based on that. Dr. Start - The Chair objects to your motion because you are identifying a specific consultant in your motion and not dealing with the issue.

With the consent of Mr. English, who seconded the motion, and a suggestion by him, Mrs. Potts reworded the motion to read: I move this Board waive the normal request for the proposal procedure for the hiring of consultants by the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, in the event the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee wishes to recommend the hiring of a consultant or consultants. Dr. Start called for a five-minute recess for: the purpose 6!f modifying or perfecting the motion.

Following the recess, Dr. Start reconvened the meeting and requested that Mrs. Potts read the motion as perfected. Mrs. Potts - I move the waiving of the bid and/or request for proposal process in the employment of. consultants to assist the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee.

Mr. English - Second.

Mrs. Potts continued: Once again, I would like to say that we are referring here to a process and not to anything more than a shortcut to enable the committee to get about its work as quickly as possible.

Dr. Start - As you know, I serve on this committee by direction of the Board. I am absolutely devoted to the fact that this Board or its individual members shall not interfere in any shape, form or manner with the way this committee functions. It is a committee appointed by this Board, given certain responsibilities, and the only business we have in interferring with the function of that committee, is if that committee does not function like we have asked it to function.

Dr. Brown - The committee has not asked for this kind of a motion. So what else is this but interference in the structure of the committee. We are deciding ahead of their desires what their desires are. Dr. Start - This motion simply waives the previous policy of the Board and provides an easier methodology for that committee to operate.

Dr. Brown - It may not need easier methodology. it.

It ought to ask for that if it needs

Mrs. Hill - They have said that they would not need consultants until August. support the motion a little bit later, but I think we are a little early.

I could

R. #202 ' Motion In re Waiving of Procedure to Employ LRCP Committee Consultant or Consultants cont'd

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R..#202 Motion In re Waiving of Procedure to Employ LRCP Committee Consultant or Consultants cont' d

Mr. Donwerth - Dr. Schnee did indicate to us that they were polling the Board at this time for the need of a consulting firm, and since they do not need it until August, I do feel like we are getting a little ahead of ourselves. I don't mind changing the policy, hut I don't feel the need to go ahead and say you can have whatever you want. I feel that they can come to the Board and ask us and say that they do need the consulting firm. Dr. Start - The motion as stated has nothing to do with whether the committee is going to have a consultant; it just refers to our previous policy being waived.

Mrs. Potts read the motion again: I move the waiving of the bid and/or request for proposal process in the employment of consultants to assist the Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted nay; Mr. Donwerth voted nay; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted nay; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion failed. ADJOURNMENT

R. #203 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of the meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President ATTEST:

Clerk

Approved the 25th day of July, 1977-

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MEETING OF JULY 11, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

TERMINATIONS Major Classes of Terminations:

Voluntary Resignation

a. b. c. d. e.

Changing employment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leave of ±>sence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position Deceased Abandoned position

PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations Black, Judy Butcher, Leonard

Buzzard, Evelyn

-Cjapp, Diane

Denwalt, Troy Deemster, Earl

Freeman, John Garvin, Judy Heffell. Elizabeth Hegeman, James

Hinz, Karen Jackmond, Joanna

1 Koweno, John 1

i Krueger, Richard

Wilson Primary

5-27-77

Columbus Intermediate

5-27-77

Star Spencer Home Economics

5-27-77

Gatewood Kindergarten

5-27-77

Northeast Buslness/Coach

5-27-77

Harding Industrial Arts

5-27-77

Northwest Social Studies/Coach

5-27-77

Star Spencer L.D.

5-27-77

Rogers Math

5-27-77

Rogers Language Arts

5-27-77

Lafayette Intermediate

5-27-77

Van Buren Primary

5-27-77

Federal Projects Indian Ed. Advisor

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Counselor

6-03-77

•

L.D. - Learning Disabilities

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Lairamore, Ben

Lovorn, Janet Martin, Patricia Mason, Linda

McSweeney, Janet Metheny, Dewey

Metheny, Nettie Monroe, Merle

Parloto, Joan Petree, Velma Pickett, Lena Proctor, Genelle Rice, Terrance

Rippetoe, Jacquelyn

Northwest Driver Ed./Coach

5-27-77

Adult Education Math/Science

5-27-77

Rogers Reading

5-27-77

Star Spencer English/Social Stu.

5-27-77

Columbus Intermediate

5-27-77

Star Principal

6-03-77

Star Spencer English/Sneeeh

5-27-77

Adams Principal

6-03-77

Pupil Services Elem. Librarian

5-27-77

Columbus Kindergarten

5-27-77

Davis Principal

6-03-77

Hoover Reading

5-27-77

Classen Industrial Arts

5-27-77

Curriculum Spec. Ed. Consultant

6-10-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

Curriculum Curriculum Director

6-30-77

Guidance Services Elem. Counselor -,^ ....... —— ----- -t—

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Reading

5-27-77

Stonegate Intermediate

5-27-77

Linwood Kindergarten

5-27-77

Burbank L.D.

Stand Watie Intermedi ate

5-27-77

Western Village Primary

5-27-77

King Intermediate

5-27-77

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Rippetoe, Jerry Robinson, Eunice Swirczynski, Jane

Sydner, E.B.

Webster, Wanda West, Billy

Woolard, Mary Young, Georgia

5-27-77

Leaves of Absence Parental Leave Bliss, Nancy

1 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities

.............................. r~ NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

—

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PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Leaves of Absence Professional Leave

Anderson, Rex

Star Spencer Business Education

5-27-77

McG.lon, Evangie

Pupil Placement Psychometrist

5-27-77

Shaw, Earnestine

Curriculum Curr. Consultant

6-10-77

Price, Elwaynne

West Nichols Hills Intermediate

5-27-77

Wood, Harold

Vocational Ed. Ind. Arts Consultant

6-10-77

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr.

5-27-77

Adult Education L.P.N. Instructor

5-06-77

School Comm. Rel. Coord. Public Rel.

7-20-77

Ill Health

PROFESSIONAL OTHER Terminations

Defreese, John Leckie, Virginia

Muncy, Susan

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

TECHNICAL

Terminations Freeman, Robert Grant, Savannah Washington, Enola Zobish, Paul

Broadcasting Services T.V.""Engineer

6-15-77

Technical Services Bindery Tech. II

5-27-77

Technical Services Bindery Tech. I

6-01-77

Broadcasting Services T.V. Engineer

5-25-77

EmDlovments

Monthly

Del Pierre, Bradley

$ 750.

5-23-77

3roadcasting Services f.V. Engineer

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Employments

Terminations Baker, Roylyn Beaver, Patricia Cole, Charlotte

Humdy, Pearlie Kennedy, Lova

Terrill, Betty Voerster, Jeanne

Wright, Ethel

Shields Heights Learning Ctr. Aide

5-27-77

Jackson Learning Ctr. Aide

5-27-77

Webster Learning Ctr. Aide

4-29-77

Capitol Hill High Reading Aide

5-27-77

Media Services Secretary

6-30-77

Curriculum Secretary

5-27-77

Davis Media Ctr. Aide

6-02-77

Edgemere Elementary Clerk

6-03-77

Monthly

■

________ 1

$ 459.

5-23-77

Curriculum Jr. Secretary

Littlejohn, Christine

459.

5-31-77

Curriculum Jr. Secretary

Koopman, June

Long, Marilyn

506.

5-27-77

Pupil Services Int. Secretary

McCalister, Gloria

436.

5-16-77

Grant Library Clerk

Bryant, Jeannettia

Jones, Gregory

Bond, Anita

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Employments Temporary

Hourly

McCandless, Denise

$ 2.40

5-17-77

“■—-

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations Bosscawen. Shirley Brown. Anna

Casev, Frances

Dickson. Gladys Downing, Iona

Gain, Marie Hackney. Dolly

Jones, Vela Kelley, Mary K.

Link, Dorothy

Id lc

lc lc 2

Id 2

Heiner

5-26-77

HelDer

5-26-77

Helper

5-27-77

Elem. Manager

5-31-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-27-77

Elem. Manager

5-31-77

Manager

6-06-77

' Second Baker

Helper

5-27-77 5-27-77

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PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J

Employments

Terminations

Long, Flossie

Mathis. Mary

McCann, Sharon

Miller, Dorothy

Moody, Donna

Poteet, Betty

Pulver, Anna

Swearengin, Bessie Williams, Resezetter

Cook

5-26-77

Helper

5-31-77

Helper

5-19-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-20-77

Helper

5-10-77

Helper

5-26-77

Elem. Manager

5-31-77

Helper

5-27-77

Hourly

*Applications Processed $ 2.40

5-23-77

Helper

Hardzog, Glenna

2.40

5-19-77

Helper

Lee, Bettye

2.40

5-19-77

Helper

Caraway, Carl

*Awaiting Assignment

J..

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Harville, Mahlon

Lambert, Willie

$ 694.41

5-02-77

Journeyman

Acrey, Ricky Dingier, William

Dye, Julie

Ford, Garner Hall, Birdie

Harrison, Samuel Higginbottom, Cynthia

Horwitz, Adina Jackson, Stanley

Jemison, Denna Johnson, Kathy ! Knight, Cynthia

4c 4c

4c 4c 4c

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-02-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations Littlejohn, Sharonda McCall, Walter

McKinley, Shirley

Nessmith, Ruby Parker, Michael PhiIlins, Gary Semmions, Julius

Wright, Diana

4c 4c 4c 4e 4c 4c 4c 4c

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Student Trainee

5-26-77

Traveling Manager

6-01-77

Leaves of Absence Ill Health

Baker, Lorene

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SUPPLY

Terminations Berry, Michael

Culwell, Kimberly Hudson, Linda

Warehouseman

5-11-77

Film Inspector

5-15-77

â&#x20AC;¢ Warehouseman

5-17-77

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Ashley. Ruby Byus, Doresa Cole, McGurtis

Crain, Robert Finch, Lawrence

Harrison, Delbert Hatfield, Jerry

Johnson, Leon

la 3

la Id Id la

Bus Driver

5-13-77

Bus Driver

5-20-77

Bus Driver

5-09-77

Bus Driver

5-13-77

Bus Driver

5-16-77

Bus Driver

5-20-77

Bus Driver

5-17-77

Bus Driver

5-09-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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___ ] Personnel cont1d ,

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations —

McKnight, Richard

Reid, Joyce

Richardson, Miguel

Richeson, Johnnie

Emnloyments

Monthly

$ 217.

5-19-77

Bus Driver

217.

5-17-77

Bus Driver

5-11-77

Combs, Richard

Bus Driver

5-06-77

Jackson, Gregory

Bus Driver

5-09-77

Bus Driver

5-13-77

Bus Driver

5-20-77

SERVICE Terminations

Anderson, Reginald Black, Danny

Brown, Geraldine

Enochs, Lester

Gentry, Clovis

NAME

Employments

Monthly

$ 506.

5-27-77

Southern Hills Floorman

506.

5-24-77

Douglass Matron

All Schools Floorman

6-10-77

Southern Hills Floorman

5-18-77

Davidson, Jimmy

Douglass Matron

5-20-77

Coffman, Ruth

Star Spencer Fl oomnan

6-09-77

Capitol Hill High Floorman

6-10-77

Northwest Floorman

6-10-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations

Hill, Colonel Jackson, Ulyssee

Tarter, Steven

Talley, James Tesfay, Amanuel

Yoseph, Dawit

Employments

Lee Floorman

6-14-77

•Service Center Floorman

6-06-77

Webster Licensed Floorman

6-03-77

Roosevelt Licensed Floorman

6-14-77

West Nichols Hills Floorman

5-31-77

Green, Horace S.

Adams Floorman

5-04-77

Mitchell, Artemus Cutter, Loren

Monthly

$ 506.

6-06-77

West Nichols Hills Floorman

Nasouhipour. Yousef

506.

5-17-77

Adams Floorman

Braxton, Douglas

506.

6-07-77

Service Center Floorman

Pierce, Robert

506.

5-13-77

Voc-Teeh Floorman

Marshall Floorman

Transfers

Shaw, Jack B.

Marshall Floorman

5-12-77

Akpan, Okon

506.

5-12-77

Stamps, William

Eisenhower Floorman

5-17-77

Anderson. Joseph

506.

5]7 77

Smith, Leon

Heronville Floorman

5-10-77

Madison, Amos

506.

5-1n-77

Eisenhower

Heronville

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Personnel cont'd

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Terminations

Welch, Billy

Hillcrest Floorman

5-17-77

Sunset

5-10-77

Willard

5-20-77

Ross

5-27-77

Employments

Monthly

White. Freddy

$ 506.

Bnployments-Substitutes

Hourly

Femi, Odedeyi

$ 2.40

5-11-77

Sunset

Hayes, Terry

2.40

5-11-77

Star

Mitchell, Kelly

2.40

5-18-77

Hillcrest

Prince, David

2.40

5-11-77

Willard

Hillcrest Floorman

.5-17-77

Terminations-Substitutes

Hall, Steven Prince, David

Shaw, Jack B.

lb la

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE

Employments

Terminations

King, Larry Whitaker, Larry

Plumber

Monthly

5-31-77

Camenter

Transfers Richardson, Charles

Chatman, James

Butler, Charles

Corbin, Ben

Baker, Jimmie

McDonald, Bobbie

5-11-77

Grounds

682.99

feflfeZZ.

Masonry

579.99

6.?Q6=Z7.

Grounds

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 25, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member:: Mrs. Pah Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

ABSENT:

Dene Brown, Vice President

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Hugh B. Ginn, Deputy Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) . Dr. Start called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that six of the seven Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS None.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the Minutes of July 11, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #20U Minutes Approved

ITEMS PENDING

Information to the Board

Meeting of May 2, 1977

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School Property.

Adult High School Completion Program. (State Department of Education Regulation)

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMMENTS

Dr. Start introduced Ms. Lael Geyer, member, Equal Employment Advisory Committee, who read from prepared copy a report of the Committee as follows: Data base updates which reflect more realistic figures for district employment goals have been received by the Affirmative Action Director from the State Regents and EEOC. The committee will monitor the utilization of these figures. All district job descriptions have not been completed. It is imperative that pressure must be applied to obtain those job descriptions still needed. Job descriptions for teachers and some building aide positions have not yet been submitted. In the area of inservice the committee was pleased at the success of the four prospectiadministrator seminars. Encouragement must be given to develop other inservice areas specifically for career development and career enrichment. Budget funds were not fully expended during the last fiscal year, and a significant sum was returned to the General Fund. As there appears to be a diffusion of efforts associated with inservice, the committee will invite persons concerned with inservice coordination to review for.us their present efforts.

The committee continues to monitor the employment of personnel numbers compared to our affirmative action goals. The September, 1977 personnel figures will reflect any additional progress toward these goals.

Report - Equal Employment Advisory Committee

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Report - Equal Employment Advisory Committee cont'd

Ms. Geyer cont'd

The Affirmative Action Director has presented a summary report of complaints reviewed during the period of September, 1976 to July, 1977. It can be noted that- of the 15 cases resolved, acceptance of the decision was apparent from, the parties involved, as none were appealed to the Board level. Eleven of these reflect a decision in favor of the complainant.

A March 9, 1977 update of the Title IX Study has been received. The committee will schedule study of this report and hearings with personnel involved, as a priority item in September. As a committee, we are looking forward with interest to a review being prepared by the Affirmative Action Director on salaries.

If there are other items you as Board members feel we should monitor, please notify our Chairperson. The dedication and willingness on the part of this committee are appar ent during the regular meetings. We stand ready to assist this district in any way possible. The general feeling is that there remains many areas of affirmative action where awareness and progress must be encouraged. We are especially appreciative of cooperation given us by Ms. Wilson and are looking forward to the expansion of her department.

Members of the Board inquired: Mirs. Potts - What is your understanding about the deadline on completion of job descriptions?

Ms. Geyer - That the deadline of July was set by this committee and reinforced by the Board. Mrs. Potts - And we still have, at least in one or two categories, job descriptions that are not completed? Ms. Geyer - I think there are some additional categories as well.

Mrs. Potts - Relative to the inservice, if we have money that was allocated for inservice that was returned, do you know the reason? Ms. Geyer - It was allocated for that purpose and it was not used. We called for that as a priority in January. I think it has been marked as a priority for at least 18 months.

Dr. Start - How many of these administrators' inservice seminars were scheduled? Ms. Geyer - They had four.

It was a. series, and apparently they were very good.

Dr. Start - The inservice seminars; were there quite a few scheduled and then not implemented, or were they just never scheduled? Ms. Geyer - I don't think I should answer that. I only heard a comment, and I don't believe that-Qn that I should answer. I think the person in charge of the department should answer.

Mrs. Williams - These funds were not expended because of nonattendance?

Ms. Geyer - I understand that they have listed some, and almost before people could sign up, they were withdrawn. Other than that,. I don't know. Mr. English - Could we expect a report from the staff then on what happened to the monies? Dr. Smith - I can give some general remarks. At the time the budget was prepared a year ago, we did not have the inservice or staff development programs coordinated as we do now, with the advisory committee in operation. Some of the funds were requested by more than one party. We had those in the Curriculum Department requesting funds for inservice; those in Personnel Services requesting inservice, etc. The funds not expended for this purpose were reallocated or reassigned and used in the General Fund, and part of those were used for reading materials and other things we bought during the month of June. So the fact that they were not expended, they were in the General Fund of the budget and were just reallocated to other accounts in the budget. We do now have an advisory committee on staff development comprised of representatives from the Personnel Office, Curriculum Office, principal representatives, and others, but we ' now have representatives of the various employee groups on the advisory committee for inservice that plan-the activities.

Mrs. Potts - Administrative inservice; was that for principals or Central Office staff?

Dr. Smith - I believe these are part of the group process skills, the staff development programs for that, that we had with a number of employees involved in that particular area.

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Mrs. Potts - And there were principals included? Dr. Smith - There were principals included in that, and Central Office employees had inservice in this area.

Dr. Start - Ms. Geyer, may I conclude from the additional list that you supplied us on discrimination complaints, that that process is working fine? Ms. Geyer - I think it is. Apparently they are not reaching Board level, hut they are being resolved. I think there are some cases that are being appealed to EEOC, which were on file before our officer took over the job.

Dr. Start - The question that was raised about the job descriptions, I presume, Dr. Smith, that you will be responding to that, as far as the job descriptions and the dateline and where we are still lacking? Dr. Smith - That is correct.

Mr. English - What is the difference between discharge and constructive discharge? Dr. Smith - One of them is just terminated or discharged, and the other one is counseled out maybe.

Mrs. Potts - In terms of job descriptions for teachers, I wonder if this really touches on the school district assuming responsibility to describe a qualification for a job position in teaching so that a teacher who teaches, for instance, French, has had some training in French; that we assume a responsibility for a correlation between a teacher's training and what she or he is called upon to teach? It seems to me that if indeed that is the'case,, then we are talking about a very important factor in teacher excellence. Dr. Smith - To be consistent with the state certification requirements, they do have to have a certain number of college credits in eorder to teach in various fields. Those are minimal requirements.

Mrs. Potts - Would we be able to do more than set minimal requirements for teachers? Dr. Smith - We can, if we want to require additional beyond the certification requirements. Before we would consider employing them, we could establish that.

Mrs. Potts - I think that this is talking about something very important for our school district. I would really like to see us give that considerable attention. Mrs. Williams - In the area of job descriptionsj one job description could fit a certain type of teacher, couldn't it?

Mrs. Potts - It could be both the type of teacher and specific chafes that teacher would have responsibility to teach.

Mrs. Williams - So it does not necessarily mean a different content on a sheet of paper for every teacher involved unless they are in specialized areas? Mrs. Potts - I think an example of my concern would be when I see our list for hiring employees, and listed is a coach and a subject open. I know that it is a difficult responsibility for a principal to get a topnotch coach and still get a teacher with skills in an area that is needed.

Mr. English - One of your last statements in the report is "the general feeling is that there remains many areas of affirmative action where awareness and progress must be encouraged." That is a fairly nebulous statement to me. Ms. Geyer - I think it is fairly nebulous, too, and I didn't write it. I think one of the areas might be that those people who are doing the hiring in the system might need to have a refresher course on positive thoughts on affirmative action hiring. I am not talking about the Personnel Department per se. I am talking about the people actually in the field. Also, I think there might be areas in which we could consider how the action of affirmative action touches the classroom. I think you could leave it wide open, and they did.

Mr. English - It leaves open also the"awareness and progress must be encouraged." By

whom are we talking about; by the Board, and if so, what more can we do? I think we would be glad to do whatever is necessary to encourage. You may not have this right now, but if the committee could be specific on these areas, I think we could probably make more progress. Ms. Geyer - All right; I will ask the committee to list them and inform you in writing. That would be prior to the October report.

Report - Equal Employment Advisory Committee cont'd

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Comment Dr. Start

Dr. Start - The Chair at this time would like to recognize an article in the paper this evening which apparently states that the State Department of Education will now recognize some of our high school students enrolled in state colleges and universities for advanced credit. I know that this was an item "before this Board some three years ago and, if I remember correctly, it all began about the discussion of truancy. You remember when we had the problem at John Marshall with many of the students frequenting some of the business establishments in the area instead of being in school, as a part of that evaluation the committee recommended that some of our high school students who only had one or two credits yet to achieve, could possibly be enrolled in our state colleges and universities; I know at that time Dr. Lindley and Mr. Johnson were very much pushing the State Department of Education to effect this, and I certainly would like to give credit where credit is due. I have a feeling that this school system was the major instigator of this finally approved action by the State Department of Education.

Dr. Smith - I believe you are correct. We have been pushing for this, and the fact that we have the successful programs with Oklahoma City University in a similar type of an arrangement, we felt that it would be desirable to have such programs with the state colleges and universities. Certainly we are pleased that this action has finally taken place. Dr. Start - And of course, this program will be available to our students this fall semester, is that correct?

Dr. Smith - I believe that is correct. Dr. Start - And certainly at the time of enrollment, this very important program should be transmitted to our students, because there maybe some of them who would want to take advantage and it'.would require of them to enroll. They might have missed it in the paper this evening.

Er. Start acknowledged members of the new media that were present. LEGAL REPORT Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported:

(1) Putnam Estate Interest in University Heights Property - Mr. Ginn and I met with the attorney for the I. M.' Putnam estate to discuss the purchase of that estate's reversionary interest in the University Heights School property. We have requested additional documentation from that attorney with respect to the validity of the estate's interest in the property, and upon receipt of that will progress with the development of a proposal for the purchase of that property. (2) Bond Transcript - We are continuing to proceed with the perfection of the bond transcript and will complete the sale later this month. We are printing the bonds and the coupons at this time.

(3) Girls' Full-Court Basketball Case - In the girls' full-court basketball case, Francis vs. Smith, Judge Thompson ruled on two motions to intervene last Friday. One motion to intervene was filed by the Oklahoma Secondary School Administrators Association, which was overruled. Another motion to intervene was filed on behalf of some 800 plus students who participate in full-court basketball. That motion to intervene was sustained by Judge Thompson. Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start - There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., for the leasing of Taylor School. The meeting will occur at Horace Mann Elementary School on Northwest U6th and Western. This is a building that the Board is contemplating leasing to two interested parties - YWCA and Pathways Child Development Corporation. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

R. #205 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Williams that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute necessary documents and submit application for the following Grant:

Artists-In-Residence, Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council (Creative Drama).

Dr. Smith - This is a cooperative program between the school district, between the Oklahoma City Arts and Humanities Council and between the State Arts and Humanities Council. The school district's portion of this is $1,250.00; the Oklahoma City Council, ;$l,250.00, and the State, $2,500.00, to provide for the equivalent of a half-time artist in residence in the drama area. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd Dr. Smith stated: (1) Corrected Statement - I would like to make a correction in my mathematical calculations that I gave during the meeting of July 11. I responded that the receipt in taxes on a $12 million growth in net assessed valuation would yield about $600,000.00. As I put the pencil to it following that, 35 mills on this would yield $420,000.00, based on 100% collection. I should also add that in addition to this 35 mills, this school district would receive its proportionate share of the county-wide four-mill levy for the addition in receipts from ad valorem tax property.

Information to the Board

(2) Impasse in Negotiations - The Association of Classroom Teachers has declared an impasse in negotiations. We received a letter from the President of the Association this afternoon just prior to five o'clock, in which it is stated that following the meeting of last Wednesday, there was no further progress made up until last Friday, July 22. Therefore, they are requesting Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service representatives to come in and start meeting with the teams. Dr. Wallace Smith, our chairperson, was advised today by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service that they would be available to begin working with the teams this coming Thursday morning, July 28.

(3) Budget Preparation - At the meeting of July 11, the General Fund estimated operating budget was presented and adopted in the amount of $49,647,000.00. We stated at that time that we would be finalizing the preparation of the budget and that we would be submitting to members of the Board a detailed proposed operating budget. Last Thursday afternoon members of the Board were presented copies of our proposal with the total General Fund operating budget, $49,647,000.00. Included with the budget information were the proposed 1977-78 salaries for building administrators and Central Office personnel not represented by any organization in negotiations. The proposed increases for the principals range from 5-27% to one that was 16.84% or an average of 11.75%, or an average increase of $1,992.43. The proposed increase for Central Office management or supervisory personnel averaged 10.54%, with the average increase proposed being $1,863.00, with a range of about $900 to approximately $3,000. In response to the concern expressed about dipping into the reserve and committing future revenues to finance reoccurring expenses, I might submit the following information: The proposed detailed budget includes areas of nonpersonnel increases or commitments totaling about $680,924.00. This includes equipment for schools which was not allocated to the school, but held in reserve for the instructional department to allocate for unusual needs, etc. The equipment for the instructional division - $74,000.00; supplies in the schools not allocated - $130,000.00 plus, are the total in equipment and supplies of the unallocated portions not allocated to schools; in other words, $279,655-00 total. The other nonreoccurring expenses appearing in the proposed budget are $160,000.00 for pupil transportation equipment; $170,000.00 for staff development for certificated and classified employees; mini-grants of $30,000.00; custodial training, summer school, additions; of $40,769-00, making a total of the contingencies in the nonpersonnel of $680,000.00 plus. As we review the personnel portion, classified assignments total $77,094.00 for bus drivers, clerks, half-time in Grants Management and clerks in the Guidance Offices of secondary schools. The certificated positions proposed with oneyear programs only, the curriculum consultants to help carry out the implementation of the goals and^objectives, the child-find position and administrative intern total $66,030.00. For other certificated or classified noncontiguous contracts, there is a total of $65,500.00 in that particular area; making a total for the personnel section of $208,624.00. In addition;*. those certificated positions that would be proposed as continuing, assuming the program and the employee proved to be satisfactory there is a total there of $187,777.00. Other personnel considerations included in the proposal were in the principals' salaries category; the amount proposed which is above the mandated increases by the state is $122,000.00; Central Office salaries above the mandated, $38,344.00. And in addition we have proposed for nonallocated teachers, to be held in a reserve or contingency to assign as special needs exist in the beginning of school, which may or may not be required for 30 teachers at the average rate of the anticipated salary of a teacher for 1977-78, a little over $12,000.00. That is about $360,600.00 in that particular area.In 1974-75 we-had a $2,032,937-00. reserve bal; nee; 1975-76, $2,407,232.00. We had proposed for 1976-77 an ending balance of $2,368,410.00 and the actual ending balance was $3,490,150.00 or a difference of $1,121,740.00. With the proposed $2,718,000.00 reserve to end the 1977-78 budget, which is about 5-47% of the proposed-budget, it is the professional opinion of the staff that the reserve is adequate. This opinion is based on the analysis of past years' projections of revenues and our actual collection records for these revenues.

Members of the Board inquired:

Mr. English - In 1973-74 when we had the end balance reserve of $2.8 million, what was our operating budget at that time?

Dr. Smith - it was $37,484,374.00. Mr. English - In other words, about $12 million less than what the proposed budget is? Dr. Smith - That is correct.

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Information to the Board - cont'd

Mr. English - What percentage would that have been?

Dr. Smith - That was Mr. English - So at that time when we had a'$2.8 million reserve, it was of our operating budget, but now with a $i+9 million operating budget, instead of it being a 7.6h% reserve, you would have a 5-^7% reserve?

Dr. Smith - That is correct. Mr. English - So the difference is really in your percentage. Isn't that the key point in a reserve, as to how much of a percent of your operating budget that you have got going?

Dr. Smith - This would be what would make the difference in this; yes, about two percent difference. Mr. English - Isn't that the key factor, though, when you talk about how much you have in reserve, the percentage of your operating budget that you are talking about?

Dr. Smith - Yes, but of course when we look at reserve that is to offset uncollected sources of revenue, we have been collecting 96% to 97% of our revenue. Mr. English - Then we don't need a 5% reserve anymore? Dr. Smith - We are saying that the 5ÂŤ^7% will be adequate.

We do need the reserve.

Mr. English - I believe we ought to be consistent with where we are in this whole thing, and it sort of concerns me when we come up with 5-^7% now, and we say that is good. It may be. I don't consider myself a fiscal expert. I just have to go by what we have been told in the past. When we presented the fact-finding, October 20, 1975, we presented to that panel that it is the belief of the district's school finance personnel that a reserve fund of 5% to 10% of the total budget is the minimum to be maintained. Here, we are talking about 5-^7%. If you will notice the projection for the fiscal year 1977-78, the projected revenue without dipping into the reserve fund is $U8,920,000.00. Our proposed expenditures by this budget would be $1+9,61+7,000.( And the deficit means how much you are going to have to dip into the reserve fund in order to finance the $1+9.6 million budget, which brings your reserve balance down to $2.7 million and a reserve percent of 5.^7%. There you get into your fiscal year of 1978-79, and this is where I say you are spending not just this year's projected money, but the one after that, and that is your projected revenues. If you take the $1+20,000.00, which is a 100% collection figure that Dr. Smith gave us, that is $1+9,31+0,000.00. Your projected expenditures, keeping what we have got here as a proposed budget before us, would be $1+9,61+7,000.00. So you are dipping into the reserve fund once more for $307,000.00, so that your reserve balance is $2.1+ million, 1+.86% of your operating budget, which incidentally that $1+9-6 million does not include any of the growth that your budget would have from the State Legislature mandating pay raises and sending along seme money for that. So if you go along with the previous stream of thought here, that, okay, in the past we have gained approximately a good safe figure of maybe___ , say it's $3 million, you can add in another $3 million there and that is going to drop your reserve percent even lower than the U.86%, which is below the 5%. And I think, t'hts. is a very accurate figure of what is a flat minimum that you can't go below or you are really in bad trouble. We have always held to that position in negotiations, and now we turn right around and we are saying that we can dip into the reserve and it is okay, and that rather concerns me. I would appreciate it, if the Superintendent would provide us some very detailed explanations of the figures that he has brought out here. Could you please detail each one of these items that you are talking about, the personnel and that sort of thing, the bus drivers, etc., and what is an increase from this past year and what our past experience is in those areas?

Dr. Start - Mr. English, about that $2.8 million figure; you said it was 1973-7^, it seems to me that the following year our reserves were $2 million. And it also seems to me that the Board at that time did, in fact, dip into the reserve for that amount, about $800,000.00 to settle with the certified personnel. We dipped three-fourths of a million dollars at that particular time into our reserve account. How then do you explain that we would still have a satisfactory reserve account through the ending of this year, if by dipping into the reserve account one has recurring expenses? Mr. English - You would cut back on teachers. You remember the big hassle we had with the Legislature, and we were complaining that they were really putting it to us, and it turned out that the reason it appeared that they were not really funding us enough money was that we had some situations with our teachers where we had to cut back on the number of teachers. I believe this comes around to the time that we had a 10% increase for our teachers by dipping into the reserve, and this is where we had to eventually cut back on employees in order to get the salary expenditures back down. I think you are going to have to face the same type of situation in the future; either you are going to cut back on employees or else you are going to dip into the reserve fund. You are going to cut back on something. Obviously, you can't continue to spend $1+9.6 million every year and dip into the reserve fund by $300,000.00 or $1+00,000.00.

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Dr. Start - I â&#x20AC;&#x2122;guess the point I was getting at was that one factor you need to recognize, and that is growth. I think it would he helpful for me to understand this, to put the growth figures, for example, in our ad valorem appropriation each year, because as I understand it, the reason why we increased our reserve this year $1.1 million was an unanticipated return on our car tags. If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipate a growth of a million dollars a year, or even $500,000.00 a year beyond our expenditure, then it would seem appropriate to keep our reserve fund around the 5$ level. In other words, I don't like to see us, as some districts in the state do, carry up to 15$ in reserve funds. It seems to me a 5$ level based on our history would be appropriate. And if we can project our reserve funds at 5$ into the future, then as the increased monies become available, I feel confident that we can spend that and be fiscally responsible.

Information to the Board cont'd

Mr. English - I predict that we will have estimates of 5$, hut the reserve fund, if it stayed steady today, at whatever is projected,at.the $2.7 million, then if we had $2.7 million at the end of next year, it would no longer be 5-77$, because your operating budget continues to increase there. So your percentage is going down. Plus, when you get into predicting for more than one year, I think you are off on the ice again. And it could have easily been a million dollars the other way. If the economy turns down, then what happens? We have already used up this year's growth that we are talking about for 1977-78. That growth is built in the $1+9-6 budget. It is simply that we are also building in some growth into the future, too, and I think that is hazardous.

Mr. Donwerth - Aren't you projecting past this year with what is going to happen to us? And you just said that you can't project ahead. Each of us on this Board came up with a number of programs, the mini-grants, the innovative high school, the many, many ways to spend the budget, and now we are saying that we can't afford it. What do you propose with this budget, to knock out this year? Mr. English - I propose that you are going to have to cut out some of the increased spending that we are talking about. Your budget breakdown told you those new employees that you are adding. You simply are not going to be able to add those new employees or false you are not going to be able to give the good pay raises that we would like to give. Mr. Donwerth -I think we could all find different things that we could knock out of the budget that are exorbitant for the amount of good that we are getting out of them. Dr. Smith - The proposed ending reserve of $2.7 million is an increase of something over $350,000.00 than what we had proposed as the ending reserve for 1976-77- As we have indicated, we collected over $1,131,000.00 more than- had been anticipated. Part of this is the proposed expending of a portion of that. In addition, the system that we will have developed for the budget will have a much improved monitoring system on the status of the budget, the requirements to complete the year, etc., to where at a much, much earlier date during this 1977-78 year, we will be able to project ahead to determine what our needs as far as budgetary requirements are, in time to make the appropriate adjustments if conditions and collections, etc., should deviate from what we are anticipating they will be.

Mrs. Potts - What is the projection on the reduction in income from auto license tags? I was also interested in some more specifics regarding the increase anticipated. We had a figure given on the potential increase of electric service, but not on natural gas, as to what that might be. I would be interested in a little information of what went into making the decision on those projections, too.

Dr. Smith - On the gas and electricity, the conferences with representatives of those firms determined what they were projecting as the increases in the rates for another year. If you will notice, particularly the natural gas, from the time the initial request was made until the proposed budget was submitted, that was increased even further and that was based on this conference with those representatives. The auto license tags as. estimated for 1977-78, we are anticipating $5,750,000.00 in receipts there. We actually collected in 1976-77, $55898,180.00. Comparing with 1975-76, we collected $7,715,000.00. As mentioned previously, the major difference there is the manner in which they were paid during the 1976-77 year. We actually received the equivalent of an additional payment. Mrs. Potts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Did you have the figures on the natural gas projected increase? From the minutes last time there was a figure of $168,000.00 increase in the electric service, and then a percentage given on the natural gas of 27.9$I thought it would probably be more helpful to have that in terms of a monetary figure. Dr. Smith - We had budgeted, after we made the supplement, $833,520.00 for natural gas. And we are predicting a need for $1,026,000.00. For the electricity we had budgeted $838,700.00, and we are anticipating a need for slightly over a million dollars on that.

Mr. the but two

English - While we are getting information together, I wonder if we couldn't have projections on the income, the additional revenue, not just from ad valorem taxes, from all over, of what it is going to look like in these categories for the next years, since we are talking about the future?

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Dr. Smith - I don't believe we have a crystal ball to where we could project into the future at this stage for two years on those. There are so many unknowns at this time; there may be some that we may project, but there will be some that I think at this stage would be extremely difficult to project for the next couple of years, the state aids and things of this nature which we rely on. Mr. English - Let's go into those other categories like auto tags, the major areas from which we receive revenue, and also if we could then please have a projection for a couple of years on electricity and gas, how much more that is going to go up each one of those years? The gas and electric people, no doubt, have some projections. When they talk to the Corporation Commission, they certainly make some projections about the cost of fuel.

Dr. Smith - They are also far more hesitant to make those projections to us. Dr. Start - I should like for this budget to come before us for approval at the next meeting of the Board, which is the 1st of August. My challenge to you my colleagues is that if you wish any modifications or make any amendments to this budget which is before us, that please prepare that so that your colleagues on the Board can analyze it when we receive our packets on Friday. ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

R. #206 Approval of Encumbrances

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to authorize payment of encumbrances as listed for June 30-July 19, 1977On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Purchasing

R. #207 Approval of Purchasing Items

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve Purchasing Items B-l through B-7 as follows: 1.

Purchase of Motor Oil Purchase of motor oil for warehouse stock from Mobil Petroleum Marketing which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $7,344.60 to be charged to Account G 560.OU.

Purchase of Lumber Purchase of lumber (plywood) for use by the Maintenance and Supply Departments from Paxton Lumber Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,231.25 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Permission to Place Orders

Permission to place orders during 1977-78 for uniforms (shirts, pants, shoes, boots jackets, ties, etc.) for use by the Campus Police Department from Cop Shop, Inc., and J. B. Battle Uniform Company which submitted the low quotations.

Approval to ''Purchase Gasoline Continuation of approval to purchase gasoline from Gulf Oil Company during 1977-78 at prevailing, market prices. (Prices determined by base price established in 1972-73 plus increased cost pass throughs.) Current prices are as follows:

Regular Gasoline

.4192 per gallon

Unleaded Gasoline

.4442 per gallon

Premium Gasoline

.4477 per gallon

Permission to Place Orders Permission to place orders during 1977-78 from the following companies for supplies and se-rvices for Media Services, Music Department, Broadcasting Center, and other departments and centers. Prices paid or discounts received to be based on response to invitations for quotations, agreements, standard price with publisher or authorized distributors: Library, Text, Reference Books and Other Media (Media Services Department) Addison-Wesley Publishing Company Allyn & Bacon, Inc. Barnell-Loft, Ltd. Bobbs Merrill Book Company Borg-Warner Educational System

Textbooks, Kits (Math & Reading) Textbooks Teaching Aids Textbooks Teaching Aids

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Permission to Place Orders cont'd Library, Text, Reference Books and Other Media cont'd

Bowmar Records, Inc. Collier-Macmillan Company Comptons, Inc. Doubleday & Company Economy Company Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation Education Corporation of America Educational Progress Corporation Eye Gate House Field Educational Publications, Inc. Field Enterprise Educational Corp. Ginn and Company Grolier Educational Corporation Guidance Associates Harlow Publishers Harper and Row Publishers

Harcourt Brace, Jovanovich, Inc. Hoffman Educational Systems Hertzberg-New Method, Inc. Holt, Rinehart & Winston Houghton Mifflin Company Learning Corporation of America Lyons & Carnahan Macmillan Company McGraw-Hill Book Company

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McKnight Publishing Company Melton Book Company Oklahoma School Book Depository Prentice Hall, Inc. The Psychological Corporation Rand-McNally & Company Regents Publishing Company W. H. Sadler. Inc. Scholastic Book Services Science Research Associates Scott, Foresman & Company Silver Burdett Company Simon & Schuster, Inc. South-Western Publishing Company Steck-Vaughn Company Thompson School Book Depository H. W. Wilson^Company Texas School Bbok Depository, Inc. Xerox Education Publications

Teaching Aids Teaching Aids and Library Books Reference Books and Teaching Aids Library Books and Teaching Aids Textbooks and Teaching Aids Reference Books and Teaching Aids

Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Library Books and Teaching Aids Textbooks, Teaching Aids and Tests Reference Books and Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks and Teaching Aids Textbooks, Library Books and Teaching Aids Textbooks, Library Books, Teaching Aids & Tests Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks, Library Books, and Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Textbooks, Library Books & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids & Textbooks Library Books & Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Reference Books and Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Library Books & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks & Teaching Aids Teaching Aids Textbooks Teaching Aids

Television Rights, Films, Video Film Leasing, and Supporting Material Broadcasting Center

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Adrian Weiss Productions Advertising Agency Associates Agency for Instructional Television Aims Instructional Films Alcare Communications, Inc. Alfred Higgins American International TV, Inc. Art Greenfield Company Arthur Barr Barry & Enright Productions Bill Burrud Productions, Inc. C & C Syndication Central Educational Network Coe Film Associates Colbert Television Sales Classic Film Museum, Inc. Coronet Films Eastern Educational Network Encyclopedia Britannica Educ. Corp. Films, Inc. Firestone Program Syndication Co. Four Star International, Inc. Fremantle Corporation

Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films, Film Leasing, and Teacher Guides Films & Film Leasing Films & Televsion Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights

R. #207 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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R. #207 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Permission to Place Orders cont'd

Television Rights, Films, Video Film Leasing, and Supporting Material Broadcasting Center cont'd

Gold Key Entertainment Golden Phoenix Communications Great Plains National ITV Library Gray-Schwartz Enterprises, Inc. Group W. Productions I. T. C. Entertainment Kentucky ETV Productions

KETC-TV King Features KWSU-TV Lamplighter-TV, Inc. Learning Corporation of America Leo A. Gutman, Inc. Martin Moyer Films Maryland State Dept, of Ed. Div. ITV MCA Television Limited McGraw-Hill Textfilms Metromedia Producers Corporation Modern Media Services National Instr. Television NTA Films, Inc. Oklahoma State University Ontario Ed. Communications Authority Oxford Films Productions Unlimited, Inc. Professional Development, Inc. Public Television Library

Rhodes Productions, Inc. Sandy Frank Film Syndication, INc. SECA (Southern Educ. Communications Association) SFM Media Services Corporation Syndicast Services Teaching Film Custodians Television Program Distribution Co. Time-Life Films':

Twentieth Century-Fox Television TV National Releasing Corporation UPA Productions of America Viacom International Vipro, Inc. Walt Disney â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Films Warner Brothers TV Distribution, Inc. Western Instructional Television, Inc.

WETA-TV Worldvision Enterprises Young & Rubicam

Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights TV Series (lessons used on Educational TV) Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Televison Rights Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights Films & Film Leasing T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Television Rights T. V. Series (lessons used Educational TV) Films & Film Leasing Films & Television Rights Films & Television Rights

on on

Musical Instrument Repair and Overhaul (All Schools)

Audio Associates Harold Blue Repair Service Chenoweth & Green Music Co.

Haught Music Company Inter-City Violin Studios Jenkins Music Company Jones TV Radio Larsen Music Company

Millsaps

Paul McCrea's Band Instrument Repair

Electronic equipment Brass, woodwind, percussion, and organ repair Minor and major overhauls and repairs on brass, woodwind, percussion and stringed instruments, and cases Brass, woodwind and cases Stringed instrumehts, repair and overhaul Major and minor repair of woodwind, minor repairs on stringed instruments Electronic instruments Brass, woodwind, percussion, some overhauls Brass, woodwind, percussion, some overhauls Brass, woodwind, percussion, some overhauls

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Permission to Place Orders cont'd Musical Instrument Repair arid Overhaul (All Schools) cont'd

Minor and major repair on brass, woodwind, percussion, overhauls on woodwinds only Brass, woodwind, percussion, minor, repairs and major overhauls Tuning and repair of pianos Electronic equipment

Norman Music Center Sharp & Nichols Music Co.

Stephens Brothers Vaseco, Inc.

Copying Machines Xerox Corporation Lease, Lease/Purchase and Maintenance of Computer Equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Technical Services and Area Vocational Technical Center National Computer Systems Management Science America Harris Communications Systems IBM Corporation Decision Data Computer Corporation Moore Business Machines

Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment Purchase of cafeteria equipment (tray dispensers, carts, cashier stools, utility carts, etc.) for use by Central Food Service from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

Jax Fixture & Supply Company Stanco Corporation Gardner Hotel Supply Co., Inc. Peerless Hotel Supplies

Total

11,153.33

These purchases are to be charged to Central Food Service Account. 7.

Purchase of electrical supplies (connectors, conduit, fuses, couplings, switches, outlets, wire, etc.) for use by the Maintenance and Supply Departments from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Graybar Electric Company Emsco Electric Company White Plains Electrical Supply, Inc. Pyramid Supply, Inc. John H. Cole Company Active Electric Distributors Total

22,750.81

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05. Mr. Donwerth inquired: On item 3, do we furnish our Campus Police total uniforms and equipment, or do we furnish a clothing allowance and order this for them to purchase? Dr. Smith - This is based on a clothing allowance of $150.00 per uniformed officer.

Dr. Start - On our purchasing of gasoline, do we put out bids for that? Dr. Smith - We have found that we are unable to get bidders on this. It would be advantageous to us over this arrangement. But during the period of time of the gas shortage, this was the only company that we could get to supply us at the kind of rate we have. We are still paying for gasoline at a price based on that base price of 1972-73, with the authorized pass-through increases as provided for those petroleum corporations.

Mr. English - How does this price compare with what Tulsa is paying or Midwest City, or Putnam City? Mr. (Darrel) Shepard - (Director of Purchasing) - We checked last year. We found out that everyone pays approximately the same thing established on the 1972-73 base price. We cannot find competitive companies that are willing to bid to us. We are not unique. All of the school districts are practically the same.

Mr. English - Like the prices to the city, does Gulf provide their gasoline to them? Mr. Shepard - Gulf is one that provides gasoline to the city.

R. #207 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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R. #207 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

NEW BUSINESS R. #208 Approval of Re-employment of Auditing Firms

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Donwerth for approval of the re-employment of auditing firms as follows: (a)

Re-employment of Thomas and Company for an annual fee of $15,000 to provide audits of the District's General Fund, Building Fund, Sinking Fund, Federal Funds, and other funds, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977- The firm to provide the annual audit and audit report for the previous fiscal year in accordance with statutory provisions and Accounting Principles, Auditing Standards, and rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education. Student Activity Funds are not to be included.

(b)

Re-employment of Moak, Hunsaker and Rouse for an annual fee of $18,200 to provide audits of the District's Student Activity Funds during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977The firm to provide the annual audit and audit report for the Student Activity Funds (including Central Food Service Department funds) for the previous fiscal year in accordance with statutory provisions and Accounting Principles, Auditing Standards, and rhles and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that theemotion carried.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start - For August, the Board will hold its regular meeting on the 1st of August, at 7 p.m. in this Board Room. On August 8, the Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in a dialogue session with the staff on some of the curriculum changes for middle and high school for this fall semester. There will be no meeting of the Board on the 15th of August. The last two weeks of August at this time have not been scheduled.

R. #209 Approval of Schedule of Board Meetings for 1977-78

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill for approval of the following schedule of Board meetings for 1977-78: 1st Monday — 7 p.m. - Administration Building Business Meeting and Related Issues 2nd Monday — 7 p.m. - Administration Building, except for five meetings held in the four quadrants of the district and one in the Star-Spencer area. Meetings primarily focused on issues.

3rd Monday — 7 p.m. - Administration Building Business Meeting and Related Issues

Last Friday of Month — 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Administration Building Diaolgue: Board and Staff

If any of these dates fall on official school holidays, the meeting will be cancelled.

September October November December January February March April May

— -— — — — ----

12, 19, 30 3, 10, 17, 28 7, 1^, 21, 25 5, 12, 19, 30 9, 16, 27 6, 13, 20, 2b 6, 13, 20, 31 3, 10, IT, 28 1, 8, 15, 26

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the Board instruct its legal counsel to review the Poulos vs. Ford lawsuit and advise the Board as soon as possible whether it should seek to intervene in that case.

Dr. Start asked for information regarding the lawsuit.

R. #210 Legal Counsel Instructed to Review Poulos vs. Ford Lawsuit

Mr. Bleakley responded: There are a number of lawsuits going on presently. The Tulsa school district was affected by the action of the State Equalization Board. This does not affect us as our assessment was not lowered by the action of that board. Representative Poulos has filed a lawsuit questioning the overall nature and basis of the ad valorem tax system, and the Tulsa school district has intervened in that matter. I think that it would be worthy of our examination to look at the issues they are raising in their lawsuit, and I have requested a copy of the pleadings from their attorneys to see the financial impact that may occur upon our district. After that study, we would probably have a recommendation for you as to whether or not we should intervene in that action.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. At 8:31 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing salaries.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried, and members of the Board then moved to the Board Conference Room. Having completed its Executive Session at 9'^9 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the Board return to open session. Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared the meeting in open session.

R. #211 Board Adjourned to Executive Session

R. #212 Board Returned to Open Session

ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill at 9:51 p.m. Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye.

R. #213 Adj ournment

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST:

Approved the 8th day of August, 1977-

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Dr. Brown gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that all of the Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS

Dr. Start presented Dr. Sizemore Bowlan, President, the Association of All School the recognition of Mrs. Katherine Saner, for having been selected Employee of the

who, in the absence of Dr. Betty Pate, Personnel, gave preliminary remarks regarding Administrative Secretary to the Superintendent, Month.

Dr. Smith presented to Mrs. Saner, on behalf of the Board and the Association, a Certificate of Recognition. Mrs. Saner responded. Dr. Start called on Mr. Ron Barnes, who had registered to address the Board. Mr. Barnes presented a proposal for the offering of cosmetology in the Oklahoma City school system by a private school (Paul's Beauty College).

Dr. Start responded: Mr. Barnes, you have made a very fine presentation. I think that your suggestion that this be reviewed by our staff is very appropriate, and I am sure that Dr. Smith will do that and will be back in touch with you. COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMMENTS

Dr. Start introduced Dr. Willis Wheat, Chairman, Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, who reported as follows: The report thj.s "evening will be brief. First of all, since the organization began meeting in May, a number of fine things have happened that you will be pleased to get a report on tonight. To illustrate, I believe, the dedication in the way this committee started the job that was assigned to them, they requested that they completely see the status of the district as of now. So the administration and Dr. Schnee set up four separate meetings in order to thoroughly present data on the system, all aspects of the programs and facilities, etc. I certainly felt that this gave me a thorough knowledge of* the status of the district as of now.

At the June meeting we asked that the planning team of the Oklahoma City Plan of the city come before our committee and present the Oklahoma City Plan. We felt that this was important for that part of the district that serves Oklahoma City, particularly in the inner city, and felt that it was very important that we have some knowledge of what would be in that plan, so that we may take into consideration some of the major factors that the city was considering in the plan. The committee has gone on record as saying that, in effect, we will be studying the Oklahoma City Plan where it will impact the Oklahoma City school district, and taking into consideration those factors as we are proceeding along with our plans. At that same meeting the desire was expressed on the part of the committee that we be provided with consultative services, and subsequent to that we polled the committee to find out something about the timing and the nature of consultative services we might need. From that survey it was determined that most of the committee felt that it would be premature at this time to ask for a city consultant. We felt that it might be a lot more productive to get on down in our work and discover the areas where we felt that we needed help and assistance, and at that time we would come to you and request for the various subcommittees that are now operating, and ask for specific consultative help along with the nature of what we are asking for, and the kind of help that we think we need.

Report - LongRange Comprehensive Planning Committee

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Report - LongRange Comprehensive Planning Committee - cont'c.

Dr. Wheat cont'd Finally, I think the most important thing that you will want to hear is that we have set forth a series of tasks, and we have assigned time elements to those tasks that will assist us in the planning process. We have divided the committee into three separate groups. One group will he taking on the all important task of studying the programs and things as they are now and taking into consideration for the future what might he appropriate programs to consider there. This subcommittee is chaired hy Dr. Garland Hadley, who is one of the outstanding educators in the United States and is currently serving as Executive Director of the Kerr Foundation. The second chairman, I think, is equally qualified. The one that will he chairing the subcommittee on facilities is Mr. Tom Flesher, who is an architect that I think most of you are familiar with. Finally, the third committee, the student assignments and feeder patterns, is headed hy Wayne Timmer, who is a professional planner. We feel, frankly, that we have got some of the finest leadership that is possible contained on this particular committee. All of the subcommittees have met and they are at work now. We have a target date for May of next year, but certainly with the understanding that it is difficult to forecast whether we will hit that target or not. We are all dedicated to the idea that primarily we want to come up with a planning project that you will have confidence in. And between now and May, I hope I will have the occasion to share with you additional reports of the work of subcommittees.

Mrs. Potts inquired: At what point do you envision a subcommittee being open to ideas from staff or consideration of variances in building facilities, programs and student assignment matters? Dr. Wheat - There are several things about that. I think that the committee feels that it is most important that not only in our general committee sessions, but the subcommittees as well, will certainly be open to any input from the citizens of the community whenever they would like to make it. In connection with that, we still have another committee which is not really completely organized yet, but it is a steering committee composed of the officers as well as the chairmen of the subcommittees, and will be charged with the responsibility of communication. We hope to get the widest possible input from the community as we go along. But I can assure you that in the discussion that we have had since our last general committee meeting, we talked about that it is most important that citizens be encouraged to communicate with the subcommittees, as well as the general committee, as the planning process proceeds. I think we are ready for it at any time now. There is one thing; let me put a footnote on that. We have also decided, too, though, that we are not asking the public to come to us now about immediate problems that they might see in the fall semester, or student assignments or practically anything else, particularly the administraiton of the Oklahoma City school district, because we don't think that is the role of this committee to get into that. We are trying to make a clear-cut distinction between a planning process and what we consider to be the administrative part of the system, and we hope that all of us understand that charge. Mrs. Potts - I know as soon as we have our new Public Relations Director on board, that the person can help publicize the work of the committee. I am hoping that after that does occur, the public can be made aware that this kind of an invitation is there and what the committee's schedule is. There may be some need to encourage people to provide that input.

Dr. Wheat - We, too, look forward to that appointment. We have been kept apprised about it, and we understand that progress is being made. We can assure you that we will discuss with committee members about public input. We feel that it is absolutely essential, and the appointment of a Public Relations Director certainly ought to help us get that job done. Comments Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - I would just like to say personally that I am very happy that the All School Personnel Association recognized Mrs. Saner. When I came on new on the Board, it was a pleasure coming to the office, and she would allay some of my fears. I was only afraid that some day we might hear of her being up at Edmond; that was it, and I am glad she stayed.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS

Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported:

(1) At a pre-trial conference that was held last Friday, July 29, in the Full-Court 'Basketball Lawsuit, that matter will be set for trial sometime in late September.

(2) Open Meeting Law - I have distributed to the Board members an Attorney General's opinion issued last Friday, July 29, 197T, which has held that the School Board no longer has an attorney-client privilege that permits them to go into Executive Session, because of changes in the Open Meeting Law. (3) Riddle Lawsuit - In the Riddle lawsuit, wherein the student was involved in an electrical shock at Grant High School, we filed a.demur which was sustained by the court last week. The petition did not state a cause of action, and that was sustained by the court. The plaintiff will have a period of approximately 20 days in which to

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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS cont'd

Mr. Bleakley cont'd amend the petition and go through the process. not he amended.

We are hopeful that the petition will

Mr. Ladd gave a routine Treasurer's Report. Members of the Board inquired:

Attorney's Report - cont'd

Treasurer's Report

Mrs. Potts - How do the current balances compare with last year's balances?

Mr. Ladd - I am not sure; I would have to get last year's, report and see how it compares, first thought is that it would be a little bit above last year's balances. It won't be too far ahead because we are beginning to catch up now from early collections.

Dr. Start - In regard to activity funds of the various schools, is it your opinion that that system is working well? I noticed in your report of August 1, $6,700.00 was current interest credited back to various schools.

Mr. Ladd - Yes, it is working well; however, we are having a considerable amount of withdrawal from the accounts. Most of the principals are indicating that this is due to the loss of fees. I would guess that probably 35% of the schools have made some kind of withdrawal from the system this summer. We have a long-term investment that comes due this month and I have pretty well decided that I will not reinvest on a long-term basis until this thing kind of settles down. A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the reports as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #21H Reports Approved

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Dr. Brown to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated:

At School District Expense (a)

Martha Hayes and Elnora Zachery, National Conference for Teacher Corps, Washington, D. C., August 2-7, 1977- Expenses to be paid from Teacher Corps funds.

(b)

Betty Hill, Freddye Williams and Paul English, National School Boards Association, Summer Leadership Academy for Education Management and Governance, Seattle, Washington, August 1H-17, 1977.

(c)

Darrel Shepard and Garrol Dockum, Management Science America, Supplies Inventory Control and Purchasing User Meeting, Los Angeles, California, August 17-19, 1977-

R. #215 Professional Trips Approved

On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Donwerth for approval of the Resolutions of Appreciation as follows: (a)

Geneva Hood, Retired Teacher, deceased July 1U, 1977-

(b)

Frances Bailey, Retired Teacher, deceased July 8, 1977.

(c)

Helen Holley Sparks, Retired.Teacher, deceased July 12, 1977.

R. #216 Resolutions of Appreciation Approved

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute necessary documents and submit applications for the following Grants: (a)

Short TV Programs on Safety for Preschool and Elementary School Age Children

(b)

Low Rent Tutorial Project 1977-78 - PL 81-87^-

(c)

Indochinese Refugee Children Assistance - PL 9^-23.

R. #217 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents

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R. #217 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents - cont'd

R. #218 Approval of 1977-78 General Fund Budget

Dr. Smith - At the meeting of July 12, our estimated General Fund budget in the amount of $49,647,000.00 was adopted. You will recall that our 1976-77 budget was in the amount of $45,300,000.00. Information was given on the estimated sources of revenue and other data at the time the estimated budget was presented. We proposed that we plan for an ending reserve of $2,718,000.00 in the General Fund. On July 21, we delivered to each member of the Board a computer print-out of the proposed detailed budget. The budget information is presented in three parts in the print-out - the report by Responsibility Centers, and Responsibility Centers are schools and/or departments; accounts by Responsibility Centers, and a School District Summary Report. Accompanying the print-out or documents were budget committee reports explaining the budget, and with the invitation for members of the Board to meet with the staff to receive clarification of the proposed budget. At the July 25 meeting of the Board, additional information was requested. This information was delivered to members of the. Board on July 27. In addition, we have visited with official members of the Board personally and on the telephone since that time. We are proposing that based on the information that we have at our disposal at this time, that the Board consider the detailed General Fund budget as submitted in the print-out, with the exception of an adjustment of $875-00 in Account 110.03, the Treasurer-Salaries Account.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams that the 1977-78 General Fund Budget in the amount of $49,647,000.00 be approved.

Mr. English distributed a prepared copy of comparative data related to the budget, to each member of the Board, and stated: This information goes into my concern that we are bringing ourselves into a very fine hole. Not for this year; this year is going to be fine, but for 1978-79. I have gone back through the budget reports that we have had in the past and picked up our expenditures. You will see how the gas expenditure has risen. In 1975-76 there was an increase of 18$ over the previous year; in 1976-77, a 52$ increase. Then in 1977-78 you have got a 24$ increase over 1976-77. The last column is a projection of if we had a 24$ increase this year, then we could say that there is going to be another 24$ in the cost of gas in 1978-79- And each one of those go the same way - electricity, bus drivers and substitute teachers. This would mean another $249,000.00 that we would have to come up with to pay our gas bill for 1978-79; $249,000.00 more than we would have to pay in this school year that we are talking about now, 1977-78. If you go on and project that all through the electricity, bus drivers and substitute teachers; the increases that are projected there for 1978-79 are the same increases that are projected for this school year; that is, the rate of increase is the same; so you will have $625,000.00 additional that you will have to come up with in those four categories. I didn't put in another little problem that is going to be facing us in 1978-79. We will have at least $125,000.00 increase in workmen's compensation (unemployment insurance). We put in $75,000.00 in the budget this year which was something thait the Legislature fixed us up with. And now we will have to come up with the additional $125,000.00 above the $75,000.00 that we have already py.t in this year. I have gone through and taken the 1977-78 projected revenues, what everything is going to bring in before you dip into the reserve fund, the $727,000.00. The deficit shows you how much you are going to be dipping into the reserve fund. Then the end of year reserve balance will be the $2,718,000.00, a reserve percentage of 5-47$. Also included in the information is the 1978-79 projection, which says under subtitle (a) that the expenditures would remain at the same level as proposed in the 1977-78 budget, except that revenues would be increased by the minimum projected,$L,18j,000.00, which staff has projected -a" minimum amount of increase in revenue for 1978-79, which then you are still down $142,000.00, and that means your reserve is going to sink to $2,576,000.00, 5.19%. If you take another way of looking at it, which is to say, okay, let's give it the maximum amount that the administration has suggested, estimated for 1978-79, which is $1,185,000.00, and add that into the projected revenue; at the same time you do that, also add in the $625,000.00 of additional expenses for the gas, electricity, more bus drivers and more substitute teachers. So that brings you up to $167,000.00 of dipping into the reserve fund some more, and that will deplete your reserve fund down to $2,551,000.00, or 5-09%, dangerously close to the 5$ that we have told our employees is a very low minimum that we can't live without. Inflation, of course, is going to increase expenditures beyond the growth of the revenue. If you look at the projected revenue increase for 1978-79, you will find that it ranges from 1.2$ to 2.4$. So I think that indicates that we obviously are going to have to come up with some money from some place. If you look at some of the material that we received, you will see that the administration's projections of revenue collections have been high in the past five years, and of those three years it has averaged $184,000.00. The information that I have received in discussions with Dr. Smith indicates that already the instructional equipment proposed in this budget is $143,400.00 less than the instructional equipment expenditures for the past fiscal year. The instructional supplies are down $206,190.00. So if you have in mind that maybe a year from now or something we can get this budget back down by knocking out these $74,000.00 items and these $130,000.00 items, remember_____ . Then you can add the pupil transportation equipment, another nonreoccurrihg expense, of $160,000.00. Last year we spent. $139,000.00. So if you think we will save $160,000.00

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Mr. English cont'd

here by not buying buses, then that means we will be buying zero buses, and actually zero buses from now on, I think, will be coming out of the reserve fund. Over the past seven years we have spent $175,000.00 average per year on buses. For the past four years we have spent an average of $lH8,000.00. It goes on like this, but I frankly think that we would be making a mistake to approve a budget which dips into the reserve fund by $727,000.00. All of the programs in the budget are extremely worthwhile. I cannot disagree with them. If we had the money, I think they are great; the programs that we have talked about for quite a long time. But I was just hoping that we could do the unusual, and that is to say, no, let's go back and take another look and come back with a budget different from this one.

R. #218 Approval of 1977-78 General Fund Budget cont'd

Dr. Smith and members of the Board continued with discussion of the budget as proposed. Some members of the Board expressed appreciation to Mr. English for the interest and work which he had given to consideration of the budget, and expressed a concern that the budget for 1977-78 be monitored more closely than the budgets approved in the past years. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Dr. Brown to approve the 1977-78 Building Levy Budget in the amount of $3,02^,000.00, consistent with the details included in the computer print-out.

R. #219 Approval of 1977-78 Building Levy Budget

Dr. Smith expressed appreciation to all persons who were involved in the budget-making process. A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts that pursuant to the applicable Department of Health, Education and.Welfare regulations pertaining to Section 50^ of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap), that Ms. Beth Wilson be designated to coordinate the school district's efforts to comply with the regulation on matters relating to discrimination against individuals, and Mr. Jim Johnson to coordinate efforts for programs for pupils.

Dr. Smith responded to comments and inquiries by members of the Board.

R. #220 Persons Designated to Coordinate Efforts to Comply with Regulations Regarding the Handicap

(1) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Representative - Dr. Smith informed the Board that a representative from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service had worked with the negotiating teams all day Thursday and Friday (July 28 and 29, 1977); a report released by the FMCS representative indicated that some progress was made, and that mediation is scheduled to resume later in the week, possibly Thursday (August H) to consider the process of resolving the impasse. (2) Meeting with Representative from Regional Office of Civil Rights - Dr. Smith also reported that he and Dr. Ron Schnee had met with a representative from the Regional Office of Civil Rights of Health, Education and Welfare, Dallas, Texas, to discuss pupil reassignments or assignments, etc., in light of the fact that the Office of Civil Rights would be monitoring the Oklahoma City school system, rather than the courts. Dr. Smith stated that according to HEW, the Oklahoma City school system is operating under a voluntary desegregation plan, the plan which was in effect at the time the courts relinquished jurisdiction, and modifications or amendments to that plan will require the approval of the Office of Civil Rights prior to the time they are implemented; that only proposals which would be considered to improving the plan, primarily the black/white ratio and related items, would be considered for approval, and those that representatives would be reviewing that are against the plan, would be denied,with the facts or the reasons for their being denied. Dr. Smith added that the OCR representative stated that the Oklahoma City school system is the first major city to be declared by the courts as a unitary system.

Dr. Smith responded to questions and comments by members of the Board. ITEMS PENDING Meeting of May 2, 1977

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Information to the Board

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ITEMS PENDING cont'd

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Meeting of June 27, 1977

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

Meeting of July 11, 1977 1.

Meeting with Oakridge School patrons.

Adult High School Completion Program. (State Department of Education Regulation) Request for exception approved by the State Board of Education.

PERSONNEL REPORT R. #221 Personnel Approved

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Dr. Brown that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations and information listed be approved. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. (Personnel listings - pages 1+00-H12.) PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

R. #222 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

R. #223 Approval of Purchasing Item

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of July payrolls and authorization of August payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for July 15-27, 1977. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the purchase of teaching aids (manuals, textbooks, teachers' guides, etc.) for use by the Bilingual Education Program from Santillana Publishing Company (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,02^.78 is to be charged to Account 2^0.01, Title VII, and has been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

The Central Food Service Financial Report - June 30, 1977, and Operating Statement July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977, were submitted as information to the Board.

Dr. Smith and Mr. Darrel Shepard responded to questions and comments related to the Central Food Service Department. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.

NEW BUSINESS

None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None. Announcement Dr. Start

Dr.' Start announced that the next meeting of the Board would be held August 8, 1977, at 3:30 p.m., on the stage of the Board Room, and that the main topic of discussion at the meeting would be Proposed Modifications of Curriculum in the Middle and High School.

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 19TT - CONT'D

ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Hill. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(Due to a faulty tape recording of portions of the meeting, some of the voices were not audible and therefore some statements are not included in the minutes. The tape is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President ATTEST:

Approved the 8th day of August, 1977.

R. #221+ Adjournment

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TERMINATIONS Major Classes of Terminations:

Voluntary Resignation a. b. c. d. e.

Changing employment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leave df £>sence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for positioh Deceased I Abandoned position

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Employments

Terminations

Armstrong, Buddy Blackburn, Richard Brown, Marguerite

Buck. Linda

Cavi1. Chri s Copeland, Lynda

Danely, Patsy

Deal, Kay deFreese, Gertrude Doak, Connie

Effinger, Samuel

Fowler, Barbara

French, Patti Fuller. Gwendolyn

Capitol Hill High Driver Ed./Coach

5-27-77

Classen Coach/Social Studies

7-08-77

Southeast^ Special Education

5-27-77

Garden Oaks Intermediate

7-12-77

Star Spencer EMH

Star Spencer Reading

5-27-77

Rancho Special Education

5-27-77

Spencer Primary

6-18-77

Wilson Intermed!ate

5-27-77

King Physical Education

5-27-77

Capitol Hill High Journalism

5-27-77

Dunbar Special Education

6-07-77

Southeast Home Economics

5-27-77

North Highland Intermediate

1 - EMI - Educable Mentally Handicapped

Annual

6-20-77

Sublette. Betty

$9581.

B.S. CSU

... .4........ 8-22-77

Star Spencer Reading

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Hall, Jean Harris, Marjorie

Johnson, Jane

Kemp, Carol

Klinginsmlth, Iydia Maddox, Georgia Mason, Walter 0.

McAtire, William

McFeaters, Darrell Pelton, Elizabeth

Port, John Prickett, Jacqueline

Ray, Mary

Rich, Ruth

Employments le

North Highlands Intermediate

6-29-77

Capitol Hill Middle Science

5-27-77

Webster Librarian

6-15-77

Moon EMH

Kaiser Intermediate

5-27-77

Rogers Language Arts

7-11-77

Moon Asst. Principal

6-J0-77

Marshall Social Studies

6-27-77

Linwood Principal

6-03-77

Eisenhower Home Economics

5-27-77

Marshall Drama

6-06-77

Douglass Art

6-14-77

Southeast Vocal Music

6-30-77

Lincoln Intermediate

6-15-77

Annual

7-01-77 Straughn, Deborah

$8941.

B.A. WSU

8-22-77

Kaiser Intermediate

1 1

! i

Jones. Gwendolyn

9421.

B.S. Langston

8-22-77

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

Lincoln Intermediate

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - WSU - Wichita State University - Wichita, Kansas EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Employments

Ta rmfnations

Serieht» Myrtle

Swopes, Danny Thrower, Kathleen Weefift. Emllv

ASSIGNMENT

Marshall Math

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Language Arts

5-27-77

Harding L.D.

5-27-77

Hoover Social Studies

6-27-77

Mark Twain Primary

5-27-77

Roosevelt Special Education

6-16-77

•

_______________ ____ i . 1 i

Annual

8-22-77

Mark Twain Primary

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Rogers EMH

.. 0

8-22-77

Rockwood Kindergarten

Coffman, Martha

$9101.

B.S. OSU

Anderson. Arthur G.

11783.

Drake, Christine

Brewer. Debra

8941.

B.S. QU

Sweten, Karolyn

Buckley, Donald

8941.

B.D. HGC

8-22-77

Polk Intermediate

Carlton, Faye

-Carlton, Faye

9754.

B.S. JSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Human Rel. Spec.

Wadley, Joyce

Coleman, Jacquelyn

9101.

B.S. Langston

8-22-77

Hoover Reading

Dernoncourt, S. Diane

8941.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Longfellow Reading

8-22-77

Orchard Park Math

Mathews, Bernard 1- Learning Disabilities 2- EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

M.S. 9988. UOB 5 ...... Gad, Sangeeta 3 - HGC - Holy Ghost College - Dublin Ireland 4 -JSU - Jackson State University - Jackson, Miss. 5 - UOB - University of Bombay - Bombay, India

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Rogers Nurse

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Employments

Annual

Mendez, Marge

Gilchrist, Barbara

$ 9228.

Black, Judy

Giles, Carol

9754.

B.E. KSTC

8-22-77

Wilson Primary

Haygood, Debra

8941.

B.S. Cameron

8-22-77

Taft Reading

Healey, Evelyn

12983.

M.L.S. UORI 2

7-01-77

Media Services Librari an-Cataloger

Driggs, L. Ruth

Hendrix, Marva

B.A. ECSU

8-22-77

Monroe i T. Kindergarten

McFeaters, Catherine

Hicks, Marcia

10802.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Sunset Primary

Robinson, Gerald

Holcomb, Glen

10593.

M. Ed. OSU

8-22-77

Southeast Math/Science

Holland, Norma

9261.

B.S. SWSU

8-22-77

Willow Brook Primary

White, Patricia

Holt, Donna

9928.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Hillcrest Primary

Rippetoe, Jerry

Houston, Alice Vivian

9-01-77

Curriculum Curriculum Director

8-22-77

Hayes Primary

8-22-77

Northwest German/French

8-22-77

Eugene Field Reading

8-22-77

Hoover Reading

4790.50

26000.

Johnston, Janet

9261.

Kessler* Michael

Kessler, Michael

11899.

Bumev. Sandra

Larrimore, Della

8941.

Larson, Betty

Zurline,X---Manon J-----------------------------------

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

B.S. OSU

M. Ed. OU B.S. OU

M. Ed. CSU

3 - TU - Texas University - Austin, Texas

1 - KSTC - Kansas State Teachers College - Emporia, Kansas 2 - UORI - University of Rhode Island - Kingston, Rhode Island NAME

12134.

Ph.D. TU 3

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

8-22-77

Dunbar EMH

8-22-77

Putnam Heights Primary t

8-22-77

Riverside Intermediate

8-22-77

Hillcrest Primary

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Employments

Iyons, Barbara

Lyons, Barbara

Bess, Rachel

Madison, Frances

13104.

M. Ed. CSU

Flowers, Wanda

Mayfield, Kathryn

10108.

B.S. OU

Mackey. Hazel

McBride. Jean

13104.

M. Ed. OU

ErlgmQre-. Eugene

McBroom, Gary

9261.

B.S. ECSU

8-22-77

Northwest Coach/Social ——- Studies ......... . 11

Robinson, Dale

Morse, Roger

10511.

B.S. OSU

8-08-77

Foster Estes Diesel Mechanic

Mullins. Ann

B.S. LSU 2

8-22-77

Westwood I T. Kindergarten

Murphey, Alta

10287.

B.A. WC 3

8-22-77

Lincoln Reading

Boles, Ruth

Norris, Euna

11031.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Spencer Primary

Norris, Mary

9988.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Reading

Hornsle.v .Waleah

Pardue, Suzanne

9789.

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Edgemere Primary

Doakes, Myrion

Pingleton, Theresa

9581.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Shidler Primary

Reeves. Margaret

10242.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Dunbar EMH

Reynolds, Sandra

9388.

B.A. CSU

8-22-77

Eisenhower I-0

1 - EMU - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - LSU - Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, La.

Annual

$ 9724.

4790.50

3 - Wayland College - Plainview, Texas 4 - LD - Learning Disabilities

B.S. OSU

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D Ee.rs.Qpn el

____ J..............................

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$ 9754.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Douglass Math

10613.

B.S, OU

8-22-77

Dunbar Special Education

SALARY

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Annual

Terminations

Employments

Schaerer, Scott

Richmons, Karen

Morris, Jeann

Rogers, Mary

Salazar, Margarita

8941.

B.S. STSU

8-22-77

Riverside Bilingual

Martin, Patricia

Shepherd, Jayma

9228.

M.A. BSU

8-22-77

Rogers Reading

Rupert, Donna

Smith, Darla

8941.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Jackson Reading

Smith, Carol

Smith, Joanna

9388.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Pupil Services Speech Therapist

Lairamore, Ben

Smith, Kevin

8941.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Northwest Coach/Drlver Ed.

Dake, Tom

Speegle, Steve

9101.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Asst. Coach/History

Hefley, Erna

Talkington, Lynda

10383.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Putnam Heights Primary

Tanksley, Patsy

10802.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Roosevelt Reading

Brown, Arvella

Thomas, Cathy

9410.

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Rogers Learning Center

Thomas, Marsha

9228.

OSU

8-22-77

Rancho Primary

Garvin, Judy

Walker, Nancy W.

9881,

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer LD

8-22-77

West Nichols Hills Primary

M.S.

B.S. Wamble, Wilma 9261. Langstor 1 - STSU - Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas 3 - LD - Learning Dlsablliti es 2 - BSU - Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.

Johnson, Port!a

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SAURY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

—

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Employments

Fuller, Maurine

Watters, Mary

Annual

B.A. UK

8-22-77

Jefferson Instrumental Music

8-22-77

Longfellow % T. Kindergarten

8-22-77

Marshall English/Soc. Studies

10389.

M. Ed. LU 3

8-22-77

Pupil Services Psychometrist

11013.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Nichols Hills Primary

9228.

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Reading

B.S. NESU

8-22-77

Eugene Field Primary

M. Ed. TSU 4

8-22-77

Gatewood Primary

$10108.

Orndorff, Mary

Webster, Karen

4710.50

B.S. CSU

Wheeler, Carrie

8941.

B.S. TTU

Wyatt, Linda

' ■

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Additional Allocations Brown, Arvella

Brownlee, Francis

1 - UK - University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas 2 - TTU - Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas

Burney, Sandra

10287.

Cay, Bernadette

9228.

Dougall, Martha

12206.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Sunset Primary

Glover, Saundra

9754.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Adams Primary

Hall, Sharon

9581.

B.S. ECSU

8-22-77

Willow Brook Primary

Kelsoe, Paula

9388.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Special Education

3 - LU - Lincoln University - Jefferson City, Missouri 4 — TSU - Texas Southern University - Houston, Texas

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

person ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

Personnel

nel

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Additional Allocations Employments Lynch. Rosemary McKee, Jerry

Overman, Marcina

Annual

$10185.

M.A. CSU

8-22-77

Douglass Language Arts

10108.

B.S. SWSU

8-22-77

Fillmore Primary

9771.

B.S. CSU

8-08-77

Douglass Librarian }

Transfers

Lugrand. Melba

Acuff, Rhonda

9101.

B.S. SWSU

8-22-77

Telstar Intermediate

Keith* Brenda

Ferguson* Sheila

4694.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Mark Twain i T. LD

Dukes, Allen

Mosier* Herschell

8941.

B.S. NWSU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Asst Coach/Driver Ed.

Akre, Elizabeth

Peacock, Gayle

8941.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Telstar Primary

Anderson, Charlotte

Rupert * Donna

9101.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

JackBon Reading

Coleman. Jacauelvn

Taulble, Joan

10383.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Hoover Reading

1 - LD - Learning Disabilities ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

8-22-77

Elsenhower Reading

8-15-77

Communications Communications Dir.

8-01-77

Estes Voc-Tech Sm. Appliance Instr.

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Leaves of Absence

Parental Leave

•

Tankersley, Jean

* Rogers Language Arts

6-20-77

Eisenhower Language Arts

5-24-77

Hawthorne Primary

6-15-77

Employments

Annual

Nees, Glenda

$10593.

Professional Leave Bowman, Fern

M. Ed. CSU

Ill Health

Anderson. Constance

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

■ i-----Terminations - -------------i

Muncy, Susan

Quinn, James Eugene

21000.

Diebel. Herschel

Wright, David

10191,

M.A. EKSC

1 0

1 - EKSC - Emporia Kansas State College - Emporia, Kansas

/•

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel-

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

SALARY

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER Transfers

Employments

Shipley, Wendell

Graham, Larry

Annual

$10191.

8-08-77

Capitol Hill High Auto Mechanics

6-20-77

Technical Services Bindery Tech. II

6-21-77

Broadcast Services T.V. Engineer

TECHNICAL

Monthly

Terminations Noll, Don Walton, Donald

White, Edward

Broadcast Services Facilities Manager

7-01-77

Broadcast Services T.V. Engineer

7-29-77

Technical Services Research Associate

7-29-77

Grant, Savannah

Nero, Nathan

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

563.33

Employments-Temporary

Hourly

Del Pierre, Bradley J.

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

6.39

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

■ CLERICAL Terminations

Bell, Linda Boggs, Luan

Hargrove, Joe Haynes, Gwendolyn McKinnon, Carolyn

Molloy, Sondra

Smith, Louise

Eisenhower Attendance Clerk

6-24-77

Classen Financial Secy.

7-01-77

Culbertson/Lincoln Indian Aide

5-27-77

Transportation Secretary

7-05-77

Accounting Services Int. Accountant

6-24-77

Sequoyah Elementary Clerk

7-08-77

Dunbar Media Aide

7-12-77

Employments

Monthly

Stiggers. Cecilia

$ 417.

8-08-77

Eisenhower Attendance Clerk

■ - jy

Transfers

Jones, Niki

Hammonds. Margaret

417.

8-08-77

Taft Attendance Secy,

Pyle, Pat

Henderson, Billie

417.

7-06-77

Classen Attendance Secy.

Hensley, Donna

Winston, Margaret

482.

7-05-77

Personnel Services Sr. Secretary

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT ■... . . ...... ...............

CLERICAL

Leaves of Absence j

Parental Leave

Accounting Services Jr, Accountant

Greear, Marilyn

8-19-77

----------- 1t >

Professional Leave

Hicks, Hazel

Creston Hills Secretary

6-03-77

Southeast Secretary

6-10-77

•i

Ill Health Daniel, Lois

! •

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Bailey, Corinna

Beard, Delores

Bishop, Naoma

le la

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE

coll

ege

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Branscom, Daphne Carman, Marlene Cobb, Vivian

Crowe; Jo Ann

Da;it), Sherry

Douglas, Merlyn Dyer, Valerie

Eskew, Opal Etris, Billie

Goldsby, Peggie Goldsmith, Regina

Grey, Edith Grummer, Dorothy Huff, Ernest

•

le le

le le le

le le

Id Id

Id 3

Helper *

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Truck Driver

7-12-77

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Hunt, Lawanda Johnson, Billie

Kidney, Marie

Kirby, Betty

Lehr, Minerva

Littleton, Laura Marshall, Erma

Mathis, Wilbert Mayfield, David

Mickles, Kay Miller, Carol

Miller, Frankie Monjaras, Carmen

Morris, Beverly

le le

le le la

le Id ib

le la

NAME

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

JL ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE 1

Teiinl nations Morris, Ruby

Nichols, Virginia Noel, Lynn

Okeke, Barbara Polk, Betty

â&#x2013;

Ponder. Maud Presson, Marcella

Richey, Myrtle

| Robinson, Bertha ( Smith, E. Jean

| Taylor, Katharin ' Temple, Norma !

1 Threat, Allene 1 ........... i ; Tinoco, Sherlee

le le le

le le Id

le le le le le

Traveling Manager

6-15-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Ho8

MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 19T7 - CONT'D__________

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Terminations Trivitt, Antoinette

Turner, Mary Walker, Darlene

Waters. Alice

Weems, Alice Whitfield, Peggy

Whitman, Vollie Wilkerson, Hazel

Wilkerson, Irene Wright, Jessie Wright, Velma

la le

la le le le

le le

Id la

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SUPPLY Terminations : i Morgan, Dennis

Supply Warehouseman

7-07-77

■

Supply Sr. Clerk

6-17-77

Vinyard, Mary L.

Employments

Monthly

Jaime, Wava

$ 529.

6-27-77

Supply Warehouseman

Cabrera, Deborah

459.

7-05-77

Supply Secretary

DeShazer, Curtis

566.

6-13-77

Serviceman

« Hudson, Linda

Transfers Bond, Victoria

TRANSPORTATION

Terminations

Johnson, Lonell

Harrison, Delbert

Bus Driver

6-10-77

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Kiiplovments

Monthly

Jackson, Martin

$ 506.

6-26-77

Capitol Hill Middle Floorman

Roberts, Bobby J,

506.

7-06-77

Administration Bldg. Floorman

Hill, Colonel

Clark, Morris

506.

6-16-77

Lee Floorman

Harper, Earl

Harris, Henderson

506.

6-09-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Gentry, Clovis

Jones, William

506.

6-15-77

Northwest Floorman

Terminations Chandler, Charles

Coffey, Kenneth Davis, Oscar F. Endalkachew, Wossen

Jackson, Martin LaNoy, Elbern

Smith, George

Waggoner, Winnie Williams, Clayton Woods, James

NAME

Creston Hills Floorman

6-14-77

Marshall Floorman

5-20-77

Capitol Hill High Parking Attendant

5-26-77

Capitol Hill Middle Floorman

6-09-77

Capitol Hill Middle Floorman

6-28-77

Eisenhower Head Custodian

6-20-77

Truman Custodian

6-16-77

Ross Custodian

6-15-77

Marshall Head Custodian

7-01-77

Administration Bldg. Floorman

6-30-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SAURY

DECREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

•

*. —

SERVICE

.lerminatiQna

Employments

Monthly

Jackson, James

Parham, Michael

$ 506.

6-14-77

Service Center Floorman

Enochs, Lester

Twogunns, George

506.

6-13-77

Capitol Hill High Floorman

Negasl, Englda Berhe

Barnes, Ruth

506.

6-28-77

Grant Matron

Decker. Buster

Coffman. Brenda

506.

7-06-77

Grant Matron

Donnell, Robert

Conner, Mary 0.

506.

7-06-77

Grant Floorman

Robinson, Thomas

Cutler, Loren

573.

7-05-77

Northwest Licensed Floorman

Florio, Edmund

Holland, Lee

506.

6-16-77

Service Center Floorman

Simms, George

McDaniel, Rebecca

506.

6-28-77

Grant Matron

Musgrave, Charlev

Payne. John

506.

6-28-77

Grant Floorman

6-13-77

Stand Watie Floorman

Transfers

Minter, Henry

-Teferra, Solomon

518.

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D___________________

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Termlnations-Subs titutes Berry, Denise

Brown, Jay Cudjoe, Christopher

Cudjoe, Patrick

Femi, Odedeyi Hall, Julius Leonard, Dewey

Mitchell, Dorothey

Mltcheil, Kelly Nealy, Carl

Nunn, James Rogers, Anthony Scobey, Leon

-Washington, William

NAME

Id la

Id Id lb

le le 3 le le

le la la

Administration Bldg.

6-15-77

Harrison

6-17-77

Dewey

7-08-77

Horace Mann

7-08-77

Sunset

7-08-77

North Highland

7-06-77

Gatewood

6-28-77

Van Buren

6-29-77

Hillcrest

5-25-77

Parker

7-01-77

Buchanan

7-01-77

Polk

7-06-77

Service Center

6-27-77

Douglass

6-10-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

SERVICE Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Bennett, Bonita

$ 2.40

6-27-77

Administration Bldg.

Butler, Terry

2.40

7-11-77

Parker

Choate, Lucian

2.40

7-12-77

Parker

Johnson, Penny

2,40

7-12-77

Hillcrest

Nance, Vida

2.40

7-12-77

Van Buren

Leaves of Absence

Ill Health Dickerson, Bruce

Custodial Services Area Supervisor

5-12-77

Ross, Walter

Sequoyah Custodian

6-24-77

Military Leave

Smith, Edward Jr.

Star Spencer

Licensed Fleorman

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

.uSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE Terminations Anderson, Vonley Boggs, Jerry Howell, Gloyd Mitchell, Mark

Sewell, Fred Weaver, Horace

Wilkerson, Edward

la 2

lb 2 la

Grounds

6-10-77

Painter

7-08-77

Electrician

6-30-77

Plumber

6-24-77

Carpenter

6-30-77

Plasterer

7-08-77

Shop Clerk

5-19-77

Employments

Monthly

Anderson, Vonley

$ 746.92

6-27-77

Grounds

Tuma, Edward

Abbott, H.D.

861.41

6-13-77

Clocks and Signals

Liston, Lanny

Coleman, Melvin

694.41

7-13-77

Plumbing

Spencer, R.H.

Ward, Chester

796.33

6-15-77

Peinter

Brewer. larry

Wilson, James

694.41

7-13-77

Plumbing

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE

Emplovments-Temporarv

Hourly

Anderson, Lorenza

$ 2.20

6-07-77

Electronics

Barton, Alan

2.20

7-05-77

Steamfitting

Bennett, Billy

2.20

b-cn-TJ

Electric

Cudjoe, Cedric

3.25

b-cn-rn

Carpenter

Donwerth, Floyd Jr.

2.45

6-01-77

Steamfitter

Epps, Roger

3.50

6-07-77

Carpenter

Farmer, Tracy

2.20

6-06-77

Carpenter

Hall, Florian

3.50

6-06-77

Painter

Harkins, Velma

3.25

6-06-77

Painter

Little, Morris

3.50

6-07-77

Carpenter

Matthews, Calvin

2.45

6-06-77

Masonry

Miller, Ronnie

3.50

6-06-77

Carpenter

Palmore, Rickey

2.20

6-27-77

Locker Repair

Reese, Bernard

2.20

6-06-77

Electric

â&#x20AC;¢

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MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME-

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE EmDloyments-TemDorarv

Hourly

Ritchie, Robert

$ 2.20

6-07-77

Concrete

Stevenson, Larry

2.20

6-07-77

Steamfitting

Thomas, Gerald

2.20

6-07-77

Sheet Metal

Terminal. Ion6-Temporary Donwerth, Floyd A. Hardee, Kenton

Palmore, Rickey Ritchie, Robert

la 3

Steamfitting

6-02-77

Locker Repair

6-22-77

Locker Repair

6-28-77

Concrete

6-30-77

Di snatcher

6-30-77

Stationary

7-15-77

SECURITY

Terminations Anderson, Diann Baggett, Beatrice

la ld

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

SECURITY

Terminations Carson, James

Ogden, Alva Osborn, Floyd

Thomas, Harry Jr.

2 lc la

Patrolman

6-30-77

Patrolman

6-30-77

Patrolman

6-10-77

Sergeant

7-22-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, t

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1977, AT 3:30 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Dene Brown, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

ABSENT:

Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Roll call established that six of the seven Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS

None. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the Minutes of July 25 and August 1, 1977, as presented. On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #225 Minutes Approved

ITEMS PENDING

Information to the Board

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff’s reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977

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Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

Meeting of July 11, 1977

Meeting with Oakridge School patrons.

(Planning meetings have been held.)

Meeting of August 1, 1977 1.

Proposal - Paul's Beauty College.

Staff response - vending machines.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS None. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English to direct Thomas J. Smith to attend the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Public School Acccounting Procedures, Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 1977On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #226 Professional Trip Approved

MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1977 - CONT'D

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd

Information to the Board

Dr. Smith reported:

(1) Meeting for Oakridge Patrons - The meeting wi*th the Oakridge patrons has been scheduled for August 16, 1977, 7:30 p.m. , at the Area Vo-Tech Center. It was scheduled there because of the air conditioning, and it is in the Oakridge general area. (2) Meet in g Rescheduled - I would like to advise the Board and others that Dr. John Bell, from the Office of Civil Rights, called this morning and was unable to be here for the meeting scheduled for tomorrow with the subcommittee. He has asked that if possible, the meeting be rescheduled for August 23, 11:30 a.m., at the same location, in the cafeteria. He said it would take more than the kind of emergency he had this time to keep him away for the next meeting. So it will be rescheduled for August 23.

(3) Negotiations - I would like to make a brief comment about negotiations at this stage, as it relates to negotiations with the certificated employees. In February of this year, the Association of Classroom Teachers and the Board exchanged packages of proposals to be considered in negotiations for the 1977-78 contract. About the second week in March of this year the team representing the Board and the team representing the Association of Classroom Teajchers began meeting weekly. I believe they have met weekly with the exception of two weeks. They met weekly until the impasse was called during the third week in July. The federal mediator was contacted and met with the teams on July 28 and 29, and again on August H, in an attempt to resolve the impasse. Late on the afternoon of August 4, the federal mediator made an assessment of the mediation that to this point, he had concluded that little if any progress was being made in resolving the impasse. The mediator proposed then late afternoon that the teams consider submitting their final and best offers in an attempt to bring about some movement. The Board's team, in addition to submitting counterproposals on various items, presented through the mediator an offer of an additional $70,000 for salary increases, which could provide an additional $100 increase for each teacher who was on their maximum salary, and also $100 which could be applied and added to the extra duty compensation for coaches. This offer was in addition to the previous offer of $900 plus the increment for those who qualify. The new proposal provides for a minimum increase of $1,000 over a person's 1976-77 salary for a like position. The range under the proposal would be from $1,000 to approximately $1,177, with an average increase of about $1,090. The average salary per teacher would be increased from $10,953, the 1976-77 salary, to approximately $12,050. The proposal provides for approximately $100 per month increase, with an average of approximately 10$ per Association-represented employee. It should be mentioned that some $^30,000 of the proposed amount for salary increases, plus the district's share of the Social Security on these benefits, were not funded by the state. This then is coming from other than state sources. Last Thursday evening (August 4) after the proposal was submitted through the mediator, it was the understanding of the mediator and the Board's team that the Association would not accept nor reject the offer, but would permit those that they represent to react and/or act on the matter. Today we received a letter from the Association of Classroom Teachers, through the chairperson of their team, advising of their team's desire to meet for a negotiation session tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Contact has been made with the federal mediator advising him of the request of the Association of Classroom Teachers. • > Mrs. Potts - Dr. Smith, does it look likely that we will be able to meet with the teacher representatives tomorrow?

Dr. Smith - The Board's team stands ready to meet at.anytime that there appears to be the possibility of progressing or resolving the impasse, or the issues presented in negotiations. Dr. Smith continued: (H) Acknowledgment’■ of Resignation of Dr. Brown and Presentation of Certificate - Last week we received a letter of resignation submitted by Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown was elected to the Board from District 6 in January of 1975, taking the Oath of Office in February of that year, for a four-year term. In February of 1977, Dr. Brown was chosen by his fellow Board members to serve as Vice President of the Board during this current term. During Dr. Brown's tenure on the Board, he has made a significant contribution to the pupils, patrons, employees and to the citizens of the Oklahoma City school district. His knowledge, his expertise in the field of education, coupled with his humanistic commitment has made Dr. Brown an extremely valuable member of the Board. Dr. Brown, I think all would join me in wishing you well in your new assignment, as you move and take on your new duties in the City of Tulsa.

Dr. Smith then presented to Dr. Brown, on behalf of the Board of Education and the Administrative Staff, a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition for the services rendered as a member of the Oklahoma City Board of Education.

U15

MINUTES. OF MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1977 - CONT'D

PURCHASING A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the following Purchasing items: 1.

Purchase of Television Tape Recorder Headwheel Panels

Purchase of two reconditioned television tape recorder headwheel panels (replacement parts) from RCA Broadcast Equipment Company for use on RCA TR-60 Recorders at the Broadcasting Center (parts and equipment available only from the designated distributor/manufacturer). This purchase in the exchange amount of $2,^00.00 plus freight is to be charged to Account G 7^0.08. 2.

Permission to Validate Agreements Permission to validate agreements with the following companies to furnish pupil transportation service (buses, drivers, insurance, and other expenses) for the 1977-78 school year. Companies, number of routes (and/or buses) supplied by each firm or individual, and cost follows:

Kenneth Traylor (H buses) $ Baptist Children's Home (2 buses) School Bus Transportation Co. (H8 buses) Garrett's School Transportation Co. (60 buses) Sooner School Buses (51 buses)

Total

28,152.00 3,300.00 386,018.00 U12,960.00 366,6^7-00

$ 1,197,077.00

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 520.00. 3.

Permission to Place Orders for Central Food Service Department

Permission to place orders for the Central Food Service Department with the companies which have submitted acceptable quotations for milk and milk products, ice milk mix, ice cream and ice milk products for 1977-78: Beatrice Food Company

Borden, Inc. Gilt Edge Farms, Inc. Kelly Farms, Inc. Gold Spot Dairy

Milk, Milk Products, Ice Milk Mix, Ice Cream and Ice Milk Products Milk, Milk Products, Ice Milk Mix Milk, Milk Products, Ice Milk Mix Milk, Milk Products, Ice Milk Mix Milk, Milk Products, Ice Milk Mix

These purchases are to be charged to the Central Food Service Account.

Dr. Smith - We are real pleased with the kinds of prices quoted to us particularly on the milk and milk products. Of the 15 routes of the schools within the City district (companies may bid on any one or all of them), two increased from 8.6 cent to 8.8 cent, or .2 of a cent per serving for the white milk. Twelve reduced from .1 to .8 of a cent; and one of them was the same as last year. The prices quoted range from 8.H cents to 9-5 cents. The higher price was in the area for the semi-rural portion of our district On roll call, Dr. Brown voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. DISCUSSION - Middle and High School Programs

Dr. Start presented Dr. Jesse Lindley, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction, who in turn presented the following persons for discussion of the middle and high school programs, as follows:

Middle School Instructional Programs

Opening Remarks — John Brothers

Goals and Objectives - Developmental Reading Program — Nelda Tebow

New Middle School Courses (a) (b) (c) (d)

Home Economics — Virginia Lamb Visual Arts — Nancy Johnson Industrial Arts — Tom DeSpain Instrumental and Vocal Music Programs — Ed Keller, Kay Hedges

Middle School Intramural and Sports Programs —John Brothers

R. #227 Approval of Purchasing Items

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DISCUSSION - Middle and. High School Programs cont'd

II.

Middle School Inservice Programs for Principals — John Brothers

Middle School Consortium and Teacher Advisory Pilot Program — John Brothers

Staff Utilization and Scheduling for Middle Schools — Olen Labor

Middle School Evaluation Systems and Closing Remarks — John Brothers

High School

Overview — John Sadberry (a) (b) (c) (d)

Opening Remarks Total Program Graduation Requirements Advanced Courses, etc.

Scheduling, Clustering, etc. — Wayne Francis

Goals and Objectives/Reading — Nelda Tebow

Vocational Program — Virginia Lamb

Physical Education Program — Loyce Willett

Foreign Language Program — Clara Burchardt

The presenters responded to questions and comments by members of the Board.

Following the discussion, Dr. Lindley stated: We want to, once again, thank you for permitting us to have this opportunity. I would also like to indicate, although some of my captive colleagues who have been sitting here may disagree, that we have really just barely scratched the surface. I am hoping that if we have whetted an interest on the part of a Board member, that you will see fit to follow up and contact the person who has made the presentation, and I know they will be most happy to go into more depth with you. So this is an invitation for you as Board members to contact anyone who has made a presentation, for more information about a particular topic.

Dr. Start - And representing the Board, I wish to thank all participants for a job well done.

I I

Dr. Smith - I want to extend my appreciation to members of the staff for their I involvement today and for the very fine presentation. Dr. Lindley beat me to the I punch. I was going to extend on behalf of each of these persons and any other staff members, if you have questions that you would like to discuss further on'an individual basis, please feel free to do that. You have just received in summary an overview, I think, of many fine programs, either in place or in various stages of being implemented in our school system. I believe it is obvious from the kinds of reports I that you haye'Drepeived, that we are involved in offering the programs to more adequately meet the needs of our young people in today's society. Reference was made several times to various types of material that you will be receiving. Dr. Lindley and his staff are involved in assembling packets of materials including the material which will help to explain a number of the things that were presented here today. As soon as those packets are pulled together, we will be forwarding them to you for your further study and that may then generate further questions on your behalf.

Dr. Start - As we are beginning another academic year, I should like to propose a slogan for this next year. I think a good slogan for our school district is "A commitment to Excellence." If everybody is committed to excellence, I think we will, again, achieve a very fine academic year. Mr. English - I think that we have seen, as Dr. Smith indicated, a preview of this coming year, and to me it is very exciting; the reading development program that I think holds great potential for us; and the arts program that I don't know that we really have had a chance to comment on the study that was done. It was a great study; I know it was a great study, because I spent about three hours on the road with my wife reading it to me one day right after it came out. And since she is j somewhat knowledgeable in the field of music, she was very impressed with it. And to those people who served on that committee, I want to give the thanks, not only to myself, but to my wife. I think the staff has done an excellent job here in designing the programs. I know when you talk about staff, I know that it involves more than just the Central Office; that you have involved people out in the buildings in this. I think that is great, and that is what we as a Board have wanted, and I know that is what is going to help us move forward. So I think it is going to be a great year for the children of the district. I would simply say as another slogan, I think we could have one that says, "Oklahoma City Public Schools are Better." If you think for a minute, that has a double message to it. (A complete transcription of the presentation and discussion is on file in the Clerk's office.)

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NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Start - The Chair would like to recognize Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown - I did submit to the Chairman of the Board my resignation. I will assume the pastorate at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Tulsa, and will be leaving here this week to go there. First of all, I want to thank my colleagues. I can’t think of a more vigorous and more interesting, and yet more enjoyable two years than these that I have spent. Frankly, to be a little personal about it, I am proud of us. I think that this has been a good Board, and I think that even though, I know, there have been times when we have differed greatly on the things that we wanted to do and thought ought to be done, I think that an urban Board busy solving urban problems is going to be this kind of a Board. I am proud of what we have done, because I think we have only to look at these past two years in anybody's way of measuring, to determine what we have achieved. I am proud of this Board and proud to have been a part of it during this period of time. I want to say, also, that I am very proud to have been able to have been associated as a Board member with such a competent staff. When you look from the outside, you really don’t see the competencies that exist in a staff. It is only as you can see the output of the staff and you can listen to the kinds of things that go on, and you can study the results and look at the materials that you get, that you begin to understand what an excellent staff that you are. Shortly after I came on the Board, Dr. Lindley presented, along with the staff, the plan for the Central Innovative High School, and I have shared with Dr. Lindley that I know that that was not necessarily the desire of all the staff, but they presented it anyway and they did a professional and outstanding job. I began to realize that what we had was a staff that had the capabilities of doing many, many fine outstanding things. As I have been on the Board, I have just constantly marveled at the creative, innovative, constantly searching, digging kinds of things that have gone on in this school system. I really think that as I look back on my years, that this will be one of the high points of my life, and I appreciate it very much.

Statement Dr. Brown In re Resignation

Dr. Start - Thank you, Dr. Brown. On behalf of the Board, I really want to sincerely wish you Godspeed in your new work. We appreciate very much your efforts on behalf of this Board and the children of this district, and we are very sorry to see you leave.

Comments Dr. Start

Mrs. Potts - It doesn't happen too often.that we lose a Board member at midterm, and particularly one that has so much to offer and such promise. I think Dr. Brown has probably brought more educational know-how to this Board than we have ever had, to my knowledge. It is going to be a tremendous loss to us and we are going to hope that you keep us in your mind and stay in touch, and perhaps we can have some sharing, even from Tulsa, of the new educational ideas that you are aware of, and vice versa. I don't think this is the last that we are going to be hearing of him in education.

Comments Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Hill - I have enjoyed getting to know Dr. Brown this last year and a half, and working with him. He has been a big asset to this Board,/and we are certainly going to niss him. I wish he could stay around, but we do wish him well in his new job.

Comments Mrs. Hill

Comments Mr. English - Dr. Brown, as you alluded to there, at times we have agreed and at- times Mr. English we have disagree^, and you have always been a very worthy supporter and worthy adversary. Sometimes I wish you had not been quite so good an adversary, really, but I have always appreciated the fact that you did your homework. You presented very intelligent discussions. But anyway you can always look back in service and friendships of the good times and the bad times, and I would prefer to dwell and remember the good times. When you first came on the Board, I remember that we were fairly well stuck on high center, and you moved us off of that. Last week in talking with Mrs. Williams, she reminded me that when you came on the Board, she very quickly came on the Board also. Of course, one of those things that is very dear to my heart., would be the Central Innovative High School, and I like to remember how you helped move us along on that. Then there was the service that you gave us on the Grant High School committee when we had the problems there. You helped to very definitely stabilize the community and provide the kind of leadership that was needed at that time. You have been a very strong supporter and booster of the Human Relations Program, in helping to increase that. There are a number of different things that we could talk about. Certainly, I think that the children, the teachers, and the employees in the district have certainly lost a friend with your leaving, and I personally have lost a personal friend. I hope we will keep in touch. Good luck.

Mr. Donwerth - Dr. Brown, there have been a few areas that were not particularly close to my heart that you brought us off of high center on, but I think that the Oklahoma City Public Schools as a whole, the administrative staff and the students and teachers of our district are going to be hard put to replace you as a Board member. I have appreciated all of the time that I have been able to serve with you.

(At this point in the meeting, Dr. Brown departed.)

Comments Mr. Donwerth

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1977 - CONT'D R. #228 Acceptance of Dr. Dene Brown's Resignation

Mr. English - I would move that we accept with regret the resignation of Dr. Dene Brown and that the Board attempt to fill the vacancy hy appointment; to facilitate the appointment process, the Board shall accept applications through August 25, 1977; applicants should file resumes with the Board Clerk; and public interviews of applicants shall be conducted by the Board at its meeting of August 29, 1977. Mrs. Potts - Second. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Mr. English - Mr. President, I am not sure that Mr. Donwerth was voting aye.

Mr. Donwerth - I do have some feelings that have always existed with me in selecting members by appointment., rather than election; however, I believe that the precedent has been set. Please count my vote as aye, but I did want to explain it.

Remarks Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith - Employees are returning to schools. The counselors have returned and are available beginning tomorrow (August 9) to start enrolling youngsters in secondary school who are not already enrolled. Teachers will be reporting for duty on Monday, August 22; with the classes beginning Thursday, August 25.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start - There are no Board meetings scheduled on August 15 and August 22. next regularly scheduled Board meeting is on August 29, 1977-

The

ADJOURNMENT R. #229 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

ATTESTED:

Approved the

day of August /?77 â&#x20AC;˘

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Potts gave the invocation.

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Welcomed

Dr. Smith introduced Mr. James Quinn, who was recently employed as Director of Communications in the Oklahoma City School System.

Roll call established that all of the Board members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who gave preliminary remarks regarding the recognition of Mr. William Edmondson, Maintenance Department employee, for having been selected Employee of the Month. Dr. Smith presented to Mr. Edmondson, on behalf of the Board and the Association, a Certificate of Recognition.

Mr. Edmondson responded. Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(2)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

Mr. Barlow spoke regarding his participation in a discussion on educational issues involving a group of teachers and Vice President Mondale. Mir. Barlow referred to some of the comments and dialogue which he felt related to education in Oklahoma City.

Mrs. Hepp inforined the. Board that the voting on the ratification of the negotiated contract for professional educators did take place; that all but 700 plus votes were in, and that the contract had been overwhelmingly ratified by the teachers of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Hepp stated that the teachers were pleased with the contract. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the Minutes of August 8, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mirs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

INTERVIEWS

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Persons who applied for appointment to the vacancy which exists on the Board in Area Number 6.

Dr. Start explained the procedure that would be used in the conducting of interviews of applicants for the vacancy on the Board in Area Number 6, wherein each individual would be allotted time for an opening statement not to exceed five minutes, after which time the Board would conduct the interview over a period not to exceed 15 minutes. The Board proceeded with the interviews in alphabetical order of candidates as follows:

(1)

Frank E. Angier

(7)

Wilma Hise

(2)

Charles E. Douglas

(5)

Nancy Neal

(3)

Arthur W. Hill

R. #230 Minutes Approved

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INTERVIEWS cont'd

Issues that candidates were asked to respond to were: suggested ways to improve the competency of teachers; the rewarding.of teachers for excellence; suggested programs for improvement of academic excellence of students and improvement of the system as a whole; retention of students; role of Superintendent in relation to role of the Board; monitoring committees within the system; vo-tech education; quotas in personnel etc., as they relate to affirmative action; the human relations program; suspensions and discipline; interpretation of a neighborhood school; binding arbitration in negotiations; should teachers strike; quality education; student appeals; ability grouping of students; and others. (A complete transcription of the interviews is on file in the Clerk's office.) Following the interviews, Mr. Donwerth stated: I do appreciate all of the interest that has been shown from District 6 in the vacancy that has been created by Dr. Dene Brown's leaving. To all of the applicants, believe me, this Board has used you for a sounding board. We only asked you a lot of questions that we have been trying to find the answers to for a long time. Statement Dr. Start

Dr. Start - I should like to suggest at this point that the Board take the interviews under advisement. I think we should allow a period of time now to evaluate the candidates for the vacancy. I would like to suggest, if it be the pleasure of the Board, that we make the selection at the meeting of September 12. If there is any objection to this suggestion, the Chair would be open for any type of direction at this time. Hearing no objection then, the next procedure will be implemented at the meeting of September 12, at which time the person will be selected, and at that time we will have one of our jurists present so that the individual can be sworn in immediately and begin assuming the position from District 6. Is that satisfactory?

No one responded to the contrary. COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Comment Dr. Start

Dr. Start - I would like to comment how happy and pleased that I am, representing the Board, in the successful conclusions to our negotiations with the Association of Classroom Teachers. I am very proud of the posture of the Board. I am very proud of each one of you on the Board as well as the administrative staff of this school district. I especially want to commend the negotiating team of the Board and Dr. Wallace Smith for an outstanding job. They had many long hours and many frustrating experiences, but I feel a very fine resolution has occurred with our ACT representative group, and I am very pleased about that. I think this community expressed itself very well, and I am just real happy to see us start off the school year in the manner in which we have started. We are going to have a year committed to excellence; I am convinced of that. LEGAL REPORT Mr. Bleakley...reported: (1) Tag Agent Case - In the Tag Agent Case, Hodges vs. Jones, the trial was set for November 23, 1977 in the State District Court. (2) Full-Court Basketball Case - In the Full-Court Basketball for Girls Case, Smith vs. Jones, the trial has been set for September 26, 1977 in Federal District Court.

(3) Election Case - In the State Supreme Court, the Election Case, Association of Classroom Teachers vs..Independent School District Number 89, relating to the exclusivity of representational rights, our answer brief is near completion and will be filed in that manner.

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

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ITEMS PENDING cont'd Meeting of August 1, 1977 1.

Proposal - Paul's Beauty College.

Staff response - vending machines.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Smith - I would like to take this opportunity to commend the members of the Board for the manner in which you have conducted the interviews. You have asked very meaningful, appropriate questions; questions dealing with the welfare of the pupils and programs, and employees of this school district. I certainly want to express appreciation to members of the Board for that. I would also like to express appreciation to those individuals who have indicated by filing a letter of interst your willingness to serve as a member of the Board, to serve the young people of this school district. Thank you very much.

Comments Dr. Smith

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English to approve the ratification of the Negotiated Agreement between the Association of Classroom Teachers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

R. #231 Approval for Ratification of Negotiated Agreement

Members of the Board inquired: Mr. English - In the payroll deductions part here, we have had a change where it talks about an offical form. "Payroll deductions will be made for professional dues upon receipt of an official Payroll Deduction Authorization Form for Professional Dues." Have we now come up with an official, one only form that every organization has to use to get their dues deducted?

Dr. Smith - The payroll deduction authorization form in the agreement is the one that applies to the Association of Classroom Teachers for those deductions. It was brought up primarily in order to address the issue of the adjustment in dues, etc. The previous one had the provision that only the individual member could submit a change for the amount of dues, etc. Otherwise, it would continue at the same rate, or that individual would have to submit a signed statement asking for the change. Under this provision, if the organization submits information where there has been an official change in the dues, that organization can submit that information to our payroll office and we would be authorized then to make the adjustment in keeping with the new dues.

Mr. English - This is not any sort of exclusivity clause in itself?

Dr. Smith - No.

Mrs. Hill - I was wondering why, if the law is one thing, why we didn't make item 8.2.1 conform? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x2013; * *

Dr. Smith - Dr. Wallace Smith, did you understand the question of why did we not make item 8.2.1 conform to the law? (8.2.1.- If the interests of the school district require, the Board may suspend a teacher without pay pending dismissal hearing provided for in 8.1.5- 8.1.5 - At the hearing the teacher shall be present and have the right to be represented by counsel, to offer evidence and witnesses, and to present arguments against the alleged grounds for nonrenewal.) Dr. (Wallace) Smith - (Chairman, Board's Negotiating Team) - The law was changed this year, and we didn't get around to changing that particular part of it. It didn't come up in our negotiations; it just slipped by. There are probably some other things, but it was Just a matter of time.

Dr. Smith - Is there not also a statement in the agreement where we agree to abide by the law? Dr. (Wallace) Smith - We agreed to abide by all law. Mr. English - In 1.2 it says that "the bargaining agent for teachers will be selected as designated by procedures in accordance with applicable law." In our case, it is the court order. By "applicable law," are we talking about the federal law?

Dr, (Wallace) Smith - That is what we understood. It took away this thing that was in the present agreement about the cards, etc., in my opinion. Mrs. Potts - On the calendar, it says that we did not agree on a new calendar and the old one will become the model; that-the wily difference would be. applying the same kind of vacation but different dates. Are you talking about the old calendar?

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R. #231 Approval for Ratification of Negotiated Agreement - cont'd

Dr. (Wallace) Smith - The calendar that is in the present agreement is the calendar for this fiscal year. Normally, we have agreed on the calendar for the following fiscal year, hut we didn't do that this year. So it was not included in the agreement

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith asked that the members of both teams in negotiations stand and be recognized for many long hours of work in reaching an agreement.

R. #232 Approval of Election Procedures for Selecting Negotiations Organization for Professional Educators

Dr. Smith - Last September Judge Carmon C. Harris, District Judge for Oklahoma County, issued an order calling for an election to be held last year to determine which organization would represent the professional educators in the negotiations process. As a part of that order it was also required that annually, within a reasonable time after September 1, that an election be held to determine the organization to represent professional educators in negotiations for that year. After receiving input from the organizations and involving the Board's attorney and the County Election Board, and consistent with Judge Harris' order, we have prepared and submitted for the Board's consideration an election procedure to be used for this current year. The major differences in this proposed procedure or guidelines and the one which was utilized last year; first, the election would be conducted by the County Election Board with the school district assuming the cost for the election. The election would be conducted in each middle school; 11. The election would be conducted on one day rather than parts of four days as we had last year, with the election to be held on Tuesday, October 11; with the balloting to be between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The process would utilize the data processing type tab card. If would have the wording on there that is consistent with and in keeping with the Judge's order, and the employee would be issued a card after signing the register; would also sign the card. By using an instrument or device that would be provided by the election board, the individual employee would punch out the slot for the organization or no organization or they could punch out a slot "Other" and have an opportunity to write in the name of another organization. The election board officials then would take the cards and process and certify the results to the Board for consideration. The process uses September 30 as the effective date of employment for the individual to be eligible to vote. It covers those employees - teachers, counselors, consultants, librarians, nurses, psychometrists, speech therapists, and substitute teachers who have worked at least one day on or before September 30. Dr. Start - Why are we paying for this and how much?

Dr. Smith - The cost we would estimate will be less than $100.00 per location. With the court ordering that it is the Board's prerogative to establish the procedure for calling the election, we think that it would be appropriate for us as the school district to pay the cost per se. Mr. English - I would move the approval of the proposed election procedures.

Mrs. Hill - I will second, but I do have a question. I was noting our voting time was from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Will the employees be allowed some time during the day to vote during their planning period or ? • "'■ > ——Dr. Smith - The proposal would not permit them to take time off during the time they are responsible to us. They will have adequate time to vote. My question, why 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the election board is accustomed to working those hours. They pay the same per diem to their employees for working those hours as they would for shorter hours. It would give the employees from the neighboring schools in the area an opportunity to come by there- and vote on their way to school; those employees during lunch hours and after school could vote. But it would be on the employee's time and not on our time, so to speak. Mr. English - I wonder if possibly the representatives of the two organizations that are in competition here would have any comment on the proposed election guidelines, since the Board is considering it this evening? I think they were delivered to the organizations this afternoon. Maybe we could give them three minutes each if they want to say anything.

Dr. Start - Did they have input into this, Dr. Smith? Dr. Smith - During the first part of August each of the organizations was asked to submit their ideas to be incorporated in the procedure. Those ideas were considered as we were developing it. Then this afternoon the organizations were submitted copies of the proposed guidelines or procedures.

Dr. St art - So they did have input into the preparation of the document, but they have only had the document since this afternoon?

Dr. Smith - That is correct.

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Dr. Start then permitted each organization representative to comment on the election procedures .

Mrs. Mary Hepp, President, Association of Classroom Teachers, inquired as to why the election was designated to he held in the middle schools.

Dr. Smith replied: Because of better arrangement for parking, ease of entry into the buildings, and less disturbance during that period of time.

Mrs. Hepp - I noticed and I did ask Mr. Ginn earlier about how the rank was chosen on the punch card; it says neither or other; how that was chosen, and he said that a possible suggestion might be to rotate that so that there was a change in the order in a series of cards to eliminate any possibility of just random choice, that they would be looking for the particular organization. I wonder if that is a possibility of including that in there? Mr. Donwerth - I am wondering how that could be a possibility since these will be counted through a computer? Dr. Start - What would be the purpose of that?

Mrs. Hepp - Just to eliminate any possibility of it being just a random punch; that they would be actually looking for the proper-place. Dr, Start - You mean the whole group of them would all come in by some instruction to punch the second one?

Mrs. Hepp - I think it is not with the instruction as such, Dr. Start, but I think you do know that any kind of a series like this, that there is a certain statistic that will evolve itself, just like when you pull the ballot on any political election, it is always to your advantage to be number one on the ballot. I think this is just human nature; I don't know why. This was a suggestion that Mr. Ginn gave to me. I don't know if it is possible with this kind of card or not, the punch type card. Mr. English - But I am wondering if maybe to get around what you are talking about there, if we just had a drawing and threw those in there of "Neither," "Other," "ACT" and "AFT": have a drawing and let it come out the way it comes out and the first one drawn is at the top of the ballot, and that is the way it is this year and next year____ .

Mrs. Hepp - I said something to him as to how they were arranged, and he said there was a possibility of rotating them. So I was just wondering if it were. It doesn't matter to me. Mr. Bleakley - Mr. Donwerth is right, because these are going to be read by a machine. If you change the positions on the ballot, you would then have to sort the ballots out into four different stacks and run each one through, which would complicate the matter. Mrs. Hepp - Will they be counted by a computer?

Dr. Smith - Yes.^

Mrs. Hill - But they will be counted otherwise; is that not what I understood?

Dr. Smith - They are going to validate them also by counting by hand, but the major counting is done by machine.

Drâ&#x2013; Start - Do you have any other questions? Mrs. Hepp - No.

Mr. (Mike) Barlow - (President, American Federation of Teachers) - I have no questions on this, but there are several things you have done on behalf of all the teachers that I think are really very commendable; that you are going to employ the County Election Board to conduct the election, which will remove from anyone's mind any doubts as to secrecy, privacy of choice or any administrative involvement; that the impartial computer will be involved in counting the ballots is further assurance that teachers will accept, and we are very happy that the election will take place, and very happy that it will be done in such an orderly manner. We will cooperate with you in any way possible to facilitate from our standpoint the ease of balloting and transition. Dr. Start - If there is general agreement with this, it seems to me, might that be an impetus, Mr. Bleakley, to stop this silly lawsuit of last year?

Mr. Bleakley - The aspects of that litigation which set forth an election were not appealed by any of the parties. The only thing that was appealed was whether or not the Association of Classroom Teachers had exclusive representational rights.

R. #232 Approval of Election Procedures for Selecting Negotiations Organization for Professional Educators cont'd

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R. #232 Approval of Election Procedures for Selecting Negotiations Organization for Professional Educators cont'd

Mr. English - I sort of agree with Mrs. Hepp about the positioning of names on the ballot. I really think in fairness that we need to draw those things out. It would be the same on every ballot, but to draw them out for this year and next year have another drawing or rotate them or whatever. Dr. Start - Put four'

things in a hat; like that, you mean?

Mr. English - Right, and let the representatives be present to do it. it this way is asking for some unnecessary criticism. Dr. Start - It sounds reasonable. be randomly selected?

I think to leave

Can we agree by consensus that the order of listing

Mr. Donwerth- Both representatives are shaking their heads that it is acceptable.

Dr. Start - We can flip a coin as to who picks first. If we can agree by consensus that the record will show that, do we need official action from the Board? Mr. Bleakley - I think this is .lust merely a sampling here, and that whomever is directed to print up the ballots can hold that drawing without an amendment.

Dr. Start - Okay; fine. Mr. English - Would it be possible to have the signature on the flip side of where the ballot actually exists?

Mr. Bleakley - All of the lawsuits that have dealt with this particular statute have required that a signature be on the ballot. The most recent case dealing with the Moore school system held that those ballots can be kept in the hands of the third party where the ballots can subsequently be destroyed without anybody seeing the I signatures on the ballot. This is the process that is involved here. The ballots are kept by the election board and destroyed after the period expires during which you can have the contest, and the ballots are never seen by the administration or the representative groups. The signature must be on the ballot some place. It could be on the back or the front but it is not going to make that much difference, because only the election board officials are ever going to handle the ballots in such a way that they can see it. The answer is yes, you can put it on the back. Mr. English - I would like to see the signature put on the back of the ballot rather than on the front side, as much as possible providing a secret ballot election. I think we have sort of been committed to that in the past.

Mr. Bleakley - You can save money by printing it on one side. Mr. English - The Supreme Court has probably said something about cost and freedom of election, and I don't think the cost is going to be that much. Mr. Bleakley - You could either provide for a signature place on the back or you could have the provision on the front to say you must sign this ballot on the back to make it valid.

Mrs. Hill - Don't they.have to sign fbr them to be valid? would think *, to sign it right there than to flip it.

It is so much easier. I

Mr. Bleakley - If they fail to sign it, it can't be considered. Anything you do to complicate the process is going to increase the chances of somebody failing to sign.

Mr. English - Right. But when you go in to vote in a regular election, you have to sign the poll book. So it seems to me that the person who is there as a poll watcher, in addition to having them sign that little book and handing them a ballot, they could sit there and watch them sign the back of that ballot before they ever enter the booth.

Dr. Start - That sounds a bit complicated. Mr. English.

Mr. English - I am just trying to get this thing down to a secret ballot as much as possible. I would hope that we could go with something like this. We are talking about educated people that are voting in this election. You are.not talking about just anybody. Dr. Start - Does the Board favor the signature on the reverse side?

Mrs. Potts - I do. I think the privacy issue is worthy of our consideration, and I think that we could handle it where the printing is still done on the other side. It sounds like the process that Mr. English is recommending would be workable. Mrs. Hill - I am in favor of leaving it on the front, to make it not auite so complicated.

Dr. Start - If everybody can't agree. I think we ought to just vote on that, and that would make the intent of the Board clear.

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Amendment to Motion

Mr. English - I would make that as an amendment to the motion (that the signature he placed on the reverse side of the ballot). .Mrs. Potts - Second.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted nay; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the amendment carried.

R. #232 Approval of Election Procedures for Selecting Negotiations Organization for Professional Educators cont'd

Mr. English - The ballot would reflect that the signature should be placed on the back.

On roll call for the motion as amended (to approve the election procedures for selecting a negotiations organization for professional educators; the signature to be placed on the reverse side of the ballot), Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried as amended. Dr. Smith reported:

(1) Beginning of School - Thanks to the full cooperation of our pupils, parents and all employees; we got off to a very smooth beginning of school last Thursday. It has continued. Other than the usual numbers of pupils missing buses and buses missing their stops and being late, etc. , with some pupils getting on the wrong bus and being taken to the wrong school and a few other minor problems of that nature, we have had a very fine beginning of school.

Information to the Board

(2) Enrollment - The enrollment as of last Friday afternoon (August 26) was approximately HO,800, which represents about 88.5% of the projected membership that we had projected for the end of the first quarter, which is the latter part of October. (3) Labor Day - Classes will not be in session a week from today, Monday, Sepbember 5, because of Labor Day.

ENCUMBRANCES, GENERAL BUSINESS AND PURCHASING

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded.by Mrs. Hill to approve payment of encumbrances as listed for August 1-23, 1977. On noli call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #233 Approval of Encumbrances

General Business A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English to approve the following lease agreements :

(1)

Approval of a lease agreement during the 1977-78 fiscal year with Pathways Child Development Corporation to lease the Taylor School, 322 N. W. 52nd Street. Pathways Child Development Corporation to pay insurance and $20.00 per month rent.

(2)

Approval of a lease agreement during the 1977-78 fiscal year with the Arts Institute of Oklahoma, Inc. , to lease the Cleveland School, 2725 N. W. 23rd Street. The Arts Institute of Oklahoma, Inc., to pay insurance and $20.00 per month rent.

Mrs. Potts - I think both of the prospective uses of these schools are really exciting and I am very impressed with the work that has been done both by staff and community on developing this. Mrs. Hill - There were two comments on the Cleveland School about the hours and the type of art and the use of the playground. There will be no problem there?

Dr. Smith - There are about three, I believe; the hours of operation; the continued use of the playground by the young people in the area, and also the art display must be in keeping with the community standards, and they all are agreeable.

Mrs. Hill - They were not listed in the lease anywhere. Dr. Smith - We may not have had the one on the pupils on the playground. ing we had the one on the other one. Mrs. Hill - I did not notice it; I could have overlooked it.

I was think-

R. #23H Approval of Lease Agreements - Taylor and Cleveland Schools

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R. #234 Approval of Lease Agreements - Taylor and Cleveland Schools - cont'd

Dr. Smith - Yes, on page 3 of the agreement, "the lessee will he held accountable that the type of art displayed and sold is not offensive to the mores of the community. Lessee will prepare plans that are acceptable to lessor for parking before any large group events are held." The only one that is not there is on the use of the playground by the pupils. You will notice that they do agree to carry the insurance, the school district being the beneficiary in case of a loss. Mr. English - I assume that in the final analysis or something it comes down to the Board to decide what is offensive to the mores of the community. If somebody objects that some of the art there is not in keeping with the community standards, then we have to set the community standards? Dr. Smith - We will have to get some authority.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs.; Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Announcement Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith - It might be appropriate to mention at this time that on September 13 there will be a hearing at Lafayette School on the proposed leasing of the McKinley building. We have two or three organizations interested in this building. Dr. Start - I sure would like to see us rent these buildings for more than $20.00 per monthâ&#x20AC;˘

Mr. Donwerth - After seeing the way that Garfield has been vandalized, I am certainly glad that we are getting someone into these buildings. I was by Garfield the other day and it is terrible the way that school has been torn up, only being closed this short period of time.

Mr. English - Sometimes it is better to have them in there at $20.00 per month than it is to have them tearing it up.

Mr. Donwerth - I agree. Mrs. Potts - As I remember, Garfield was the recipient of one of our awards for having done the most to improve the grounds by the staff there.

Mr. Donwerth - It was a good looking school. Purchasing

R. #235 Approval of Purchasing Items

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve Purchasing Items 1 through 12 as follows: 1.

Purchase of Hot Water Storage Tanks Purchase of hot water storage tanks for use by Central Food Service at Ridgeview, Heronville and Britton Schools from A.M.E., Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,385.00 to be charged to Central Food Service Account. â&#x20AC;˘ >

Purchase of Valves Purchase of valves for use by the ^Engineering. Department at various schools from Central Plumbing Supply, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,260.00 to be charged to Account BL 5620-05-

Purchase of Lock Supplies Purchase of lock supplies (coil springs and knobs) for use by the Maintenance Department (Lock Shop) from McAlister Materials, Inc., which submitted the low quotation on specifications in the amount of $2,162.40 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Electrical Supplies and Fixtures Purchase of electrical supplies and fixtures (poles, conduit, luminaires, plugs, wire, switches, etc.) for use at various locations from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Graybar Electric Emsco Electric Supply Co., Pyramid Supply, Inc. John H. Cole Company

Inc.

Total

1,028.47 1,414.37 688.85 ______ 172.50 $

3,304.19

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05-

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Purchase of Plumbing Supplies Purchase of plumbing supplies (pipe and ells) for use by the Maintenance Department from the following, companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Federal Corporation F. E. Georgia Supply Co. Total

250.00 1,848.00

2,098.00

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Flags and Flag Brackets

Purchase of flags and flag brackets for warehouse stock from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: Rolee Flag Company Big Red Flag Service Betsy Ross Flag Girls, Inc.

Total

113.32 1,001.00 287.50

1,401.82

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 240.00. 7.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (combo reading machine, PREP units, cassettes, lesson plans, teachers' guides, etc.) for use by Adult Education and Low Rent Tutorial Program (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor):

Dowlings, Inc. Arista Corporation Total

2,029.85 1,039-50

3,069.35

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

Adult BE *M & 0 Tutorial, LRH Total

2,029.85 1,039-50

3,069.35

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Grant and/or Proposal. 8.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (handbooks, workbooks, test booklets, manuals, etc.) for use by the Low Rent Tutorial Program, Media Services, and Assessment and Placement Department ..from the following companies (quotations and materials available only from theâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;designated publisher and/or distributor): The Psychological Corporation Weston Woods Society for Visual Education Children's Press Nystrom Book Lab, Inc. Frank E. Richards Publishing Co.

Total

8,337-69 2,137-90 6,597-21 1,529.85 1,192.00 1,378.00 1,027.69

22,200.34

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

*240.01, M & 0 Tutorial G 320.03 *230.01, Title 4-B Total

3,428.13 7,315-25 11,456.96

22,200.34

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs. 9.

Purchase of Stage Equipment and Curtains Purchase of stage equipment and curtains for use at Classen, Putnam Heights and Kaiser Schools from Capitol Stage Equipment Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $5,739-00 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05-

R. #235 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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10.

Purchase of Acoustical Blocks and Cement . Purchase of acoustical blocks and cement for use by Capitol Hill Middle School from Denman Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,830.52 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

11.

Purchase of Computer Terminals Purchase of Computer Terminals (six) for use at Jackson, Harding, Moon, Taft, and Capitol Hill Middle Schools and at Southeast High School from Oklahoma University (University Computing Services) with factory reconditioning to be performed by the Harris Corporation. Total expenditure, including purchase and reconditioning in the amount of $6,060.00, will be charged to Account G 1230.03.

12.

Purchase of Blocks

Purchase of blocks (shale) for use by the Maintenance Department (Masonry) from Thomas Concrete Products Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,685.55 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None. Inquiry Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts - We did receive the report from the Parents and Students Handbook Committee, and in that report they mentioned concerns about distribution of the handbook, and I was wondering what staff plans were with regard to that very thing?

Dr. Smith - Mr. Sadberry (Chairman, Director of High Schools), the question was that you were referring in the report to additional copies of the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook being available and in the schools at this time, and did you not have additional printing made and distributed to the schools where they would be available to all new students and any of those who need copies? Mrs. Potts - Is there any process planned whereby there will either be signing for these to show that all students received it or that families have received it?

Mr. Sadberry responded from the audience.

Mrs. Potts - But there are no plans, then, for any process to sign for receipt of these books? Mr. Sadberry, again, responded from the audience and stated the procedure that was. used last year and the procedure that is planned to be used this year for the distribution of the handbooks.

Mrs. Potts - T-wQuld also like to ask if the committee might consider the possibility of distribution either through the social studies class, or through homeroom or some way where some time is allotted for that purpose in every school?

Mr. Sadberry, again, responded from the audience, in which he stated that the committee would work to come up with some recommendations to improve the distribution of the handbooks.

Dr. Smith - I might mention that Mr. Sadberry's committee has not had this in time to have an opportunity for the committee to work on this particular report or study yet. I believe he had a preliminary draft, but he does not have the final draft. Mr. English - Let me see if I am hearing correctly; that there will be books printed, or there are already some additional books printed for the students who want them; that there is not going to be the mass distribution that we had the past year where every student gets one?

Dr. Smith - There will be a handbook for the new students, as I understand it, and also those that are new to that school and new to the system, as well as those who make a request for it. Is that right, Mr. Sadberry? Mr. Sadberry responded in the affirmative from the audience. Dr. Smith - Those who were issued copies last year would not be issued new ones this year unless they requested it.

Mrs. Williams - Is it all right for parents to request them? We know, as you mentioned, that just because a student has signed for one, it does not necessarily get home. Perhaps we should ask our publicity department to see that that is widely known.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 1977 - CONT'D

Dr. Start - Mr. Sadberry's committee has not met yet and I assumedthat they will have an analysis of this report. I think, Mr. Sadberry, the Board is reflecting some anxiety about the way the procedures were carried out last year; if there is any validity at all of this report, it is the damning indictment upon our system if we require every student to sign for a book and then to see the results of the study, to see the number of students who didn't even get a book or the parents didn't get a book. Mr. Sadberry, again, responded from the audience.

Mr. English - It seems to me that somewhere there is this breakdown that is occurring. Somewhere the principals have to have it explained to them; I think, then the principals or somebody is going to have to explain it to the teachers so the teachers can explain it to the students. And we certainly had some big gaps, according to this report, on the distribution of the handbook and the understanding of the handbook. I hope that, as Mr. Sadberry is indicating here, we are going to improve that system this year. I have a concern that the type of distribution that we are talking about right now is not going to reach all of the students; again, that is going to leave some big gaps with the students who right now don't care, because they don't see where they are affected by the book, and that one of these days they are going to run into some problem and they will wish they had the book. Of course, they can always request it, but that is a little behind the fact.

Mrs. Mary Hepp announced that on Thursday, September 1, 1977, in the Administration Building, there would be an information session on the Parents and Students Handbook conducted by the Association of Classroom Teachers.

NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President ATTEST: * Clerk Approved the

day of September, 1977-

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA. COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Call to Order

All of the visitors present were welcomed by Dr. Start.

Visitors Weicome d

Dr. Start introduced Mr. Masaya-Iwasaki, a Japanese teacher whom he stated had been visiting in his home. Mrs. Potts remarked that a Japanese teacher had also been visiting in her home who was not able to attend the Board meeting but had sent a written message which said, "Although we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak the same language-, our hearts communicate." Roll call established that all of the Board members were present.

Roll Call

APPOINTMENT - MEMBER OF THE BOARD

Dr. Start stated that a procedure had been established for the selection of a person to represent Area Number 6 whereby members of the Board would mark a ballot which had been placed before them listing the five applicants for the vacancy; that each member of the Board would select one person; the Clerk would collect the ballots, record the choices and call the names of those chosen. As directed by the President, the Clerk of the Board collected the ballots and read the results as follows: four choices for Arthur W. Hill; one for Charles E. Douglas; and one for Frank E. Angier.

Dr. Start - Based upon that expression of the Board, the Chair is open for a motion at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill that the Board appoint Arthur W. Hill to fill the vacancy on the Board for Area Number 6. On roll call," Mr. (Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start, voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #237 Appointment of Member to the Board Representing Area Number 6

Dr. Start - It is now my pleasure to welcome Mr. Hill as the newly appointed member of the Oklahoma City Board of Education. We have felt that it is important for this position to be recognized publicly and have invited the Honorable Carmon C. Harris, District Judge, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Hill at this time.

Dr. Start asked that Mr. Hill come forward, at which time Judge Carmon C. Harris administered the Oath of Office to him as the newly appointed member of the Board representing Area Number 6. (Mr. Hill's appointment for a period extending until the next regular school district election - January, 1978.)

Oath of Office Arthur W. Hill

After Mr. Hill was seated with other members of the Board, Dr. Start stated: I think it is appropriate at this time for the Chair to recognize Mr. Hill for any remarks that he might like to make at this time.

Mr, Hill - I am certainly overwhelmed with emotion. To be truthful, I really wasn't expecting it. I would just briefly like to reiterate some of the points that I made two weeks ago during the interviews. One of the main points that I stressed the night we were interviewed was quality education. To many people it is a general term that really can't be defined. But I think that as a board we can look to the people and find out what they feel their ideas are on quality education. I also emphasized a strong counseling program. Again, that is going to require study. I do have a broad

Remarks Mr. Hill

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experience in education; I have served as a policy-maker for many years; I have served as an administrator for many years, and I think that I can do an effective Job for the people out there. And most of all, I guess what I really want to do is to give my thanks to all of the support that I got from the parents, patrons, teachers, and from the people with whatever influence you might call it. I want to thank the Board for appointing me, for believing in my competence and my ability to do a Job. I want to thank them very much. What I am asking from the patrons and the people that we represent is support, help; because we can't read the minds of people out there. We have to know what you are thinking; we have to have your ideas if we are going to be really effective as a policy-making board. With that, I would turn the Chair back over to Dr. Start. Thank you very much. Dr. Start - Thank you, Mr. Hill. I think it is very appropriate for the Chair to thank Mr. Angier, Mr. Douglas, Mrs. Hise and Mrs. Neal very much for their interest. I was very pleased about the number of applicants for this position. I personally have felt that this urban school system has been making some significant progress in the past two or three years, and I think this is reflected in the qualifications and the quality of the applicants that sought this position. Unfortunately, only one can prevail. We would thank those who did not prevail and ask them to continue to support us in this very very crucial role in determining the destiny of our children. Are there other remarks any Board members would like to make at this time?

Mrs. Potts - I would Just like to welcome Mr. Hill to the Board and say that I look forward to working with him. HEARINGS

None. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING R. #238 Minutes Approved

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the Minutes of August 29, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mr. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Committee Report - Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts - The School Environment Commission met last week and they are recommending a proposal from Ford Distributing Company on recycling aluminum, which is a project that schools can become involved in. They will not only pick up aluminum cans on a weekly basis in the school which would be a collection point, but they will also pay 17 cents a pound for aluminum collected. So we feel that this is not only a worthwhile endeavor in terms of the environment for young people, but also a good opportunity for extra money raising for school activities. Further information on that will be going out at a later date.

Dr. Start - Is that going to come to us in the form of a recommendation or a motion? How is that- information going to be transmitted?

Mrs. Potts - I am not certain. I don't recall what the process was for that. If you would like for it to come to the Board in more detail for Board approval, it can certainly be handled that way.

Dr. Start - If I remember right, this is a committee of the Board, is it not? Mrs. Potts - Yes. Dr. Start - I would presume that if they have a specific recommendation, that this would be made to the Board.

Mrs. Potts - All right; we will have the specifics of that proposal to present to the Board probably in the next meeting.

Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

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kM^'

Information to the Board cont'd

ITEMS PENDING cont'd

Meeting of June 27, 1977 1.

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

Meeting of August 1, 1977

Proposal - Paul's Beauty College.

Staff response - vending machines.

(Report submitted September 9, 1977-)

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Bleakley reported:

(1)

Truitt Case - In the Truitt vs. Diggs Case, we are anticipating a reply brief from the plaintiff in that matter.

(2)

ACT Election Case - In the Election Case of the Association of Classroom Teachers vs. Independent School District 89, we will be filing our answer brief this week.

(3)

Full-Court Basketball Case - In the Full-Court Basketball Case, Jones vs. Smith, the Motion to Dismiss filed by other defendants has been dismissed by Judge Ralph Thompson. We have provided Mr. Ginn with a copy of that decision for distribution to the Board. We have not yet received any information from the plaintiff as to whether or not the plaintiff will appeal this decision.

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report. Members of the Board inquired:

Attorney's Report

Treasurer's Report

Mrs. Potts - Is there anything noteworthy about this report as compared to the previous year at this time? Mr. Ladd - Yes; the Bond Fund is considerably larger than it was this time last year due to the fact that we did sell the bonds. We have now collected the money on the $5,^-50,000.00 bonds and all of it was invested the day we got it. Some of it is at passbook rate, from 5% on up to 6 3/U$. Mr. English - What was our interest rate on those bonds? Mr. Ladd - U.08^.

Mr. English - So we are making money at the present moment on that bond money? Mr. Ladd - Yes.

Mr. English - I have a question on the school activity fund accounts. There are four schools that tiad"~aa current investment on the 31st of August. On the 1977-78 interest information, two schools do not have any interest income in 1977-78 - Northwest and Harding, and they have got $2,000.00 and $10,000.00 invested. Has that just been a short-term investment so far? Mr. Ladd - Yes; Northwest didn't come into the investment when we had the Certificate of Deposit and they weren't involved in'that. We purchased the CD just a little over a year ago and it matured in August of this year. Harding didn't have any in the Certificate of Deposit either. They had a very low amount to begin with last year. So all of their investment is in their own bank in a passbook account. I have not renewed that CD, as I mentioned once before, because several of the schools had to make withdrawals this year, and rather than tie that money back up for a long term, I thought we had better put it over into a passbook account until it kind of settles out and then we will reinvest it. I was a little concerned about investing it for a longer term, until we find out if anybody else is going to need the money.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English to approve the reports as presented. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mr..Hill voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Er. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. i

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

R. #239 Reports Approved

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

) Dr. Smith - I would like to first, on behalf of the employees of the school district, extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Hill as he joins the team here as a member of the Board. Mr. Hill, if members of our staff can be of assistance to you in providing information, we hope that you will feel free to call on us. We will be contacting you to make arrangements for an orientation session.

Comments Dr. Smith

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd

Dr. Smith then introduced Dr. Alice Houston who was recently employed as Director of Curriculum Services for the Oklahoma City School System. R. #2U0 Professional Trips Approved

It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated:

At no Expense to the School District (a)

Odessa Wycoff, Regional Economic Education Conference, Des Plaines, Illinois, September 21-21+ 5 1977. All expenses to be paid by the Joint Council on Economic Education and Oklahoma Council on Economic Education.

(b)

Nelda Tebow, International Reading Association Planning Meeting and Regional Internal Reading Association Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 26-30, 1977. Expenses to be paid by the International Reading Association.

At School District Expense (c)

Paul English, Steering Committee, National School Boards Association, Council of Big City Boards of Education, Washington, D. C., October 3, 1977-

(d)

Wallace R. Smith, Annual Conference of American Association of School Personnel Administrators, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 10-11+, 1977-

(e)

Barbara Mitchell, Title IX Equity Workshop, Dallas, Texas, October 12-13, 1977â&#x20AC;˘

(f)

One or more Board Members and staff members, Oklahoma State School Boards Association Professional Workshop, Oklahoma City, October 5-6, 1977-

(g)

David Starks and seven (7) Title I parent representatives, Fourth Annual Inservice Conference, National Coalition of Title I ESEA Parents, Washington, D. C., October 5-9, 1977. Expenses to be paid from Title I funds.

On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mr. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #21+1 Resolutions of Appreciation Approved

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams for approval of the Resolutions of Appreciation as follows: (a)

Walter E. Robinson, Maintenance Employee, deceased August 3, 1977-

(c)

Velma Lee Stewart, Retired Teacher, deceased August 2, 1977.

Consideration of Oklahoma City Board of Education Policy Statements Dr. Smith - The school district is setting in motion a program of compiling and/or developing written statements of policy of the Board of Education. Mr. Jack Isch, an administrative intern from the University of Oklahoma, is working with us and is engaged in completing the procedure that Dr. N. L. George was involved in some three or four years ago. Mr. Isch will be taking past action of the Board and from that making policy statements which are consistent with that action, if that action is of a policy-setting nature. In addition, he will be compiling and preparing proposed policies for the areas that we might not have policies. We will be classifying those, indexing them, and categorizing them consistent with the Educational Policy Services of the National School Boards Association. Our plans are to have this process completed and in your hands for action prior to June 1, 1978. Included in tonight's agenda are four policy statements. Included in those is a definition of a policy statement. We have proposed that the Board adopt a definition of policy as proposed by the National School Boards Association. We also have proposed a policy statement pertaining to evaluation of professional employees. This is consistent with recent legislation by our State Legislature, requiring that a Board policy statement be adopted. We have had evaluation processes and procedures, but we have not had a Board policy per se. Another is on safety, as well as educational television.

Dr. Smith read the proposed policy statements as follows:

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Definition of Policy

Oklahoma City Public Schools

The Oklahoma City Board of Education accepts the definition of policy set forth by the National School Boards Association.

Policies are principles adopted by the School Board to chart a course of action. They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies should be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the administration in meeting a number of problems; narrow enough to give clear guidance. Policies are guides for action by the administration, who then sets the rules and regulations to provide specific directions to school district personnel.

It is the Board's intention that its policies serve as sources of information and guidance for all people who are interest in, or connected with the Oklahoma City Public Schools. Evaluation of Professional Staff - Oklahoma City Public Schools

It is the policy of the Oklahoma City Board of Education that a program of teaching and administrative evaluation be established to improve instructional programs and comply with Oklahoma Statutes. The program shall be established with the involvement of representatives of the groups of employees and reviewed periodically. The person responsible for making the evaluation shall be the person's immediate supervisor. The evaluation shall be written and shall result from multiple observations of performance or from the input of the administration of the schools served. The evaluation should identify the strengths and weaknesses of the employee's performance. Recommendations for improvement should be made in areas where improvement is needed. The evaluation shall be signed by both parties and incorporated into the personnel file of the evaluated employee. The employee shall receive a copy.

Safety Policy - Oklahoma City Public Schools

The Board of Education of the Oklahoma City Public Schools is committed to developing and maintaining an active safety program for all students and employees of the district. The goal is the prevention of school and work related accidents and illnesses by taking precautions to protect the safety of all students, employees, visitors, and other persons on school district property or at school sponsored events and to provide a safe work and school environment. Educational Television - Oklahoma City Public Schools

The Oklahoma City Board of Education, recognizing the role assumed by television in general, is particularly aware of the implications of television for educational purposes. It believes that educational television should bring opportunities to its viewers for visual and audio experiences that are living or recorded for firsthand study and observation. It is the intent of the Oklahoma City Board of Education to make available quality educational television programs for students, employees and patrons of the Oklahoma City School District. Mr. English - I would.move the approval of these four policies and ask that we lay them on the table for a week.

Mrs. Hill - Second. Dr. Start - Motion by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the four policies just read, and we will take action on that next week.

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board Proposed Policy Statements

Mrs. Potts- I concur with the delaying for a week, but I would like to raise questions about whether the approval of this policy on educational television is an adequate statement of Board support for our television station. There was considerable discussion about the future of the station and I think it is high time that the Board make a decisive decision about its future and about our commitment to its work. So I would raise the question of whether further information and something additional might be needed to accomplish that? Mrs. Williams - Do you mean to amend the statement as so presented? Mrs. Potts - No, I would not recommend amending, this statement, because I think it is a statement of general policy, but I am bringing up my concern that I think something more than this is needed with reference to the future of our television station.

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for Consideration it Next Meeting of ;he Board ’roposed Policy Itatements

Mrs. Williams - I concur in that. As an offside to another policy herein, the policy on evaluation brings to our mind that evaluations certainly should be, if you will excuse my language, bucked against an efficiency rating, against a job description. In computer language, they should be merged in order to come up with something comprehensive. I was just wondering how we stand on our job descriptions. I was a little perturbed when I found that we were expecting our Affirmative Action Office to be responsible ; that is,, that we were expecting our Affirmative Action Office to be responsible for those when I thought that the Personnel Office and the immediate supervisors are usually responsible through channels up to Affirmative Action.

Dr. Smith - I don't believe we have assigned the responsibility to the Affirmative Action Office for developing job descriptions. The Affirmative Action Office has been collecting or assembling those also for use by the committee, but’ the office does not have the responsibility for compiling them. That is still working through Personnel Services and the departmental heads.

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Dr. Start - If there are to be any changes, deletion’s, subtractions or additions to these policies, I should like to request of my colleagues to please put that in writing so next week we can deal with some specific things. The Chair, I think, will approach these as perfections rather than amendments or deletions.

Mrs. Potts - Could we solicit opinions from representatives of our teacher groups or from our staff regarding what they consider might be the impact of these statements of policy; in other words, if they have any concerns or if they feel that they cover what needs to be covered? I think it would be helpful for us to hear from them if there are any suggestions.

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Mrs. Hill - On the educational television where Mrs. Potts has raised the question; maybe another paragraph might need to be considered and staff might want to look into this. Mr. English - Maybe a separate, motion or something could be written and some materials I drawn together that would let^us know exactly where they are and where they are going | at the present moment, a budget or something. I think that is necessary for the Board to take some sort of a stance right now on the educational television. Dr. Start - Or perhaps be informed as to why it is too early to take a stand on it.

Mr. English - Fine.

Dr. Start - These are broad policies, and it is not exactly necessary that we take action on them next week.. If it seems appropriate, action can be taken on them at a meeting in October. There is no urgency with any of this. R. #21+2 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents

Dr. Smith - We are recommending that the school district submit an application for funding under Public Law 93-380. The amount of the proposal is $178,835-00. The proposed uses are for library and resource materials for K through 12 students, about $11+7,000.00 plus; guidance and counseling services material for parents and pupils of the Dunbar Center, about $15,000.00; career awareness and other guidance materials for ten high schools, $2,000.00; materials and equipment for the severely handicapped pupils, those.^being the multi-handicapped, the physically handicapped, visually impaired and hearing impaired for some $10,000.00; and then some materials for testing ninth grade students in the amount of about $3,900.00; a total of $178,835-00. With approval, the President of the Board and the Superintendent would be authorized to execute the appropriate forms to submit the application. A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mir. Donwerth that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents and submit application for the following grant: Library Resources, Materials and Equipment for severely handicapped students; Guidance, Counseling, and Testing, Title IV-B, Public Law 93-380.

Dr. Smith - School districts along with certain other agencies have for some time been eligible to receive federal surplus properties through our State Agency for Surplus Property. The cost-of the materials we receive from there really amounts to a nominal handling charge of delivering, a transportation charge to us. In the past, Mr. Darrel Shepard was designated as the school district's agent in acquiring these properties.. The State Agency recently has advised us that they would like for us to update our file and has requested a new resolution. We would propose that Mr. Shepard be continued as the person to serve as the school district's authorized representative in connection with the receiving of the federal surplus property.

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A motion was made Dy Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts that Darrel Shepard, Director of Business Operations, he authorized to sign all instruments and to enter into such negotiations as may he necessary in the acquisition of federal surplus property from the Oklahoma State Agency for Surplus Property. This resolution to he in compliance with Public Law 9^-519On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mr. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Dr. Smith reported: (1) Lunch Program for the Elderly - We began today our lunch program for the senior citizens in about 68 of our elementary schools. I don't have any kind of feedback today to see how many people availed themselves of this opportunity, but this is a program designed for those persons in the community 62 years of age and older, who may go to their local elementary school and have a balanced lunch for 80 cents.

R. #2U3 Director of Business Operations Authorized to Sign Instruments - cont'd

Information to the Board

(2) Enrollment - In the Membership by School, by Grade, by Race Report, you will notice that we have just about reached our predicted membership as of the end of the first quarter of this report. Some staff adjustments are in process to compensate for those deviations in the projected enrollment and the actual enrollment figures by schools. In some cases the enrollment is higher than was projected and additional people will be either transferred there and/or added to that staff.

Mrs. Potts - Do you interpret these statistics as meaning that we will exceed our predicted enrollment? Is October 15 the normal date when we reach our peak? Dr. Smith - The end of the first quarter is the date that we always use in our comparative data, and that would be October 28 this year. It either means that we have a larger percentage of those students attending school at an earlier date or that we may anticipate a slight increase in our membership over what we had projected; hopefully, it is the latter.

Mrs. Williams - I think you have answered my question. I was:-.thinking about where we are overloaded in certain classrooms; I have heard waves on this.

Dr. Smith - Last Thursday afternoon, the directors started working with the building principals on those adjustments in their staff. They worked Thursday afternoon and Friday and will continue working from this week on. Mrs. Williams - So if a school has lost personnel, they will very quickly get personnel so that they can adjust? Dr. Smith - Yes, if the membership comes back up to where they qualify for those additional employees. They are staffed based on the projected enrollment, and if the actual enrollment is greater or less than the projected to the degree that they would qualify for other employees there, or that they would need to give up an employee, those are the adjustments that we are talking about making now.

PERSONNEL REPORT

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. English that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations listed be approved.

R. Personnel Approved

(Personnel listings - pages UH2-U52.)

Dr. Smith presented Mr. Ralph Risdon, Principal, Jefferson Middle School, who introduced Mr. James E. Elrod, President, Jefferson Middle School Band Parents Association. Mr. Elrod presented a check to Dr. Smith which he stated was in the amount of $l,8oU.6T the school's portion in the purchase of band uniforms. Steven Elrod and Geraldine Hubbard, students from Jefferson Middle School, stood attired in two of the band uniforms as the presentation was made.

Presentation of Check for Band Uniforms Jefferson Middle School

PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of August payrolls and authorization of September payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for August 23-September 6, 1977-

R. #2^5 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

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Purchasing

R. #2^6 Approval of Purchasing Items

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts for approval of Purchasing Items 1 through 9 as follows:

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (teaching guides, reference books, yearbooks, filmstrips, cassettes, etc.) for'use by Title I Reading Achievement Program and Media Services from the following companies (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor): Fairview Audio Visual Encyclopaedia Britannica Ed. Corp. R. R. Bowker Company Total

1,020.85 1,^03.97 1,180.UP

3,605.22

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: *Title IV-B, 230.01 *Title I, 2^0.01 Total

2,58^.37 1,020.85

3,695.22

*These purchases have been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs

Purchase of Towels

Purchase of towels for the Central Laundry from The Leshner Corporation which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $5,550.00 to be charged to Account G 650.OU.

Purchase of Heating and Air Conditioning Controls

Purchase of fifteen (15) heating and air conditioning controls for use by the Maintenance and Supply Departments from Johnson Controls (available only from the designated supplier). This purchase in the amount of $1,592.25 is to be charged to BL 5620.05. U.

Purchase of Electronic Repair Parts Purchase of electronic repair parts (tubes, capacitors, etc.) for use by the Maintenance Department (instructional Media repairs) from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: Trice Wholesale Electronics Dulaneys, Inc. Radio Supply, Inc. Wholesale Electronics

Total

58.15 5^1.00 660.09 695.10

$ 1,963.3H

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 7^-0.08. 5.

Purchase of Electrical Materials Purchase of electrical materials (circuit breaker, distribution load center panel, conduits, wire, etc.) for use at Classen High School (booster heater) from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Pyramid Supply, Inc. Graybar Electric Company Active Electrical Distributors Hunzicker Brothers, Inc.

213.00 29.96

397-2b

597.22

Total

1,237-^2

These purchases are to be charged to the Central Food Service Department. 6.

Purchase

of Insulation Batts

Purchase of insulation batts (fiberglass) for use in various schools by the Maintenance Department from The Denman Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $7,^22.08 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

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Purchase of Paint and Paint Supplies

Purchase of paint and paint supplies (lacquer thinner, shellac, enamel, paint, brushes, paint remover, etc.) for use by the Maintenance Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Southwestern Paint Company Black and Puryear Paint Company Big L Home Center S.E.B. Paint Company, Inc. PPG Industries Del Paint Mfg. Corporation Total

1,022.00 1,038.00 225-50 367.08 523.68 5,575.00

8,751.26

R. #246 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Repair Parts Purchase of repair parts (head gaskets, connecting rods, mufflers, gas tanks, etc.) for use by the Maintenance Department (Machine Shop) from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: Brittain Brothers American Electric Ignition Company

Total

H56.9O 4,206.19

4,663.09

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 74-0.01.

Mrs. Hill inquired: On number 7 where we are purchasing paint, do we ever have a follow-up in our schools as toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; how well the paint we have purchased has held up? Dr. Smith - They do go back and check those. In addition, on this particular paint bid, they had the samples of the paint delivered and had the lab check then to see those paints that would hold up under the five or six different tests that each of them is submitted to, and the recommendation is made based on this.

Mrs. Hill - In the past I have heard some comments from principals that some paints didn't hold up, so I was curious as to if there was any follow-up. Mr. English - How do these prices compare with the prices that you can buy through the state central purchasing division? Dr. Smith - These prices are lower than through the state central purchasing division. As we receive bids we review those against the state contract price. If it is an advantage to take the state contract price, we will. If it is an advantage to take it on those bids we receive, we buy it that way. In most cases we buy the materials cheaper than they can be bought through the State Purchasing Agency.

Mr. English - That is a good practice.

Mrs. Potts - I think I have heard quite a few comments about the overuse of institutional blue and green. I don't know if our subcommittee of the Long Range Planning Committee that is looking at facilities will consider such things as color or not, but I personally feel that our schools could look much more modern and up-to-date if color was used more creatively in them. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mrs. Potts - I was expecting this to probably come up in the Superintendent's Report. We did have a representative from a school of cosmetology who presented us with a proposal. We received a response from staff and I felt it was quite thorough and probably might be of some interest to the public. The recommendation was rejected with some very sound reasons, I thought. Dr. Smith - About a month or six weeks ago, a representative from a local beauty college made a proposal to the Board of Education that it would offer services where they would take our cosmetology students and provide training for them at a certain cost. As we explored this proposal, we found that the students assigned to the program in this manner would not be able to receive high school credit for their work. In addition, some of the other information submitted pointed out that some of our students completing the cosmetology classes are not passing the State Board Examination; some of them are not taking the State Board Examination. The information submitted states that we do

Comments - Mirs. Potts - Response to Proposal on Cosmetology

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Comments - Mrs. Potts - Response to Proposal on Cosmetology cont'd

Suggestion Mr. English

Dr. Smith cont'd

have a little different purpose maybe for the programs in our high schools than the â&#x2013; beauty college has. We provide the programs that would not only prepare them for a career or vocation, hut would also help them in personal grooming and other related items. Part of the students in our cosmetology programs are special education students. In addition, the information given by the presenter on the numbers of students in our I program is not quite correct. We had several students more than what was submitted j in the report. The cost of our programs per student last year was $286.00 for one ; year or an estimated $572.00 for a two-year program. Because of these factors, the | basic recommendation of the staff was that we advise the representative of the beauty | college that thanks, but we could not participate in their program. j

Dr. Start - Has Mr. (Ron) Barnes received a copy of this report?

Dr. Smith - Mr. Barnes has been mailed a copy and also has been visited with in connection with it.

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Mr. English - We have received a request from the president of the Association of Classroom Teachers asking that she be permitted to be relieved of her teaching assignment for about three weeks in order to campaign in the upcoming election to choose a bargaining representative. Our policy is that the president of any professional organization may take a year's leave of absence from this district without pay during their term. In this case, the president of the American Federation of Teachers has taken advantage of that policy and has taken the leave of absence for one year. The president of the Association of Classroom Teachers has taken advantage of that policy to the extent of, as I understand it, a half-day, only teaching a half-day and being on a leave of absence a half-day. What Mary Hepp is now asking for, I believe, is to be excused for that other half-day. We have other policies dealing with business leave, of course, and we recognize that there are valid reasons for people being out of the classroom besides just being ill, and obviously this Board must feel that it is valid for the president of an organization to be out working for their organization during the school year rather than in the classroom teaching, even when they are on a half-day contract with us as. is the present operation. Therefore, I would like to try and accommodate the ACT, and at.the same time I would like to leave our present policy the way it is. I would like to suggest that the Board permit one person from each professional organization to have a temporary leave of absence without pay between now and the October 11 election for professional organizations, provided also that the person or their organization pay for the cost of hiring a substitute teacher for the time they are absent.

Dr. Start - Did you make that as a motion? Mr. English - I did say that was what I was going to suggest. I am not hard and fast on anything in it except that I think that it does need to apply to both organizations, since the present policy applies to both organizations.

Mr. Donwerth - I believe that Mrs. Hepp asked for this, and it could possibly be approved for the other professional organization if it were asked. I have no objections to it. â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. English - One person from each organization would be permitted to have this temporary leave of absence. If they don't want to exercise that option just as ACT did not exercise the option for a full-time leave of absence for a whole year; fine. I think what Mrs. Hepp is asking for is a leave of absence in which the Association of Classroom Teachers pays the cost of the substitute. That is a little different, because she would, I believe, still get her pay and then from that she would pay the substitute, which is $25.00 a day for full time. So, in essence, what I am proposing takes whatever difference that might be going to Mrs. Hepp away from her while she is on this leave of absence. And it leaves it that we don't pay her anything. We say to both organizations that if you want this special kind of activity, then you can pay for the substitute teacher.

Mr. Donwerth - What we are really saying, though, is that we are going to be relieved of paying anyone for a three-week period, and they in turn must pay a substitute to take their place. Mr. English - That is correct.

Mr. Donwerth - I don't believe that is fair. Mr. English - Mr. Bleakley, would that be legal? Mr. Bleakley - There is no provision for a leave as such. The personal leave is limited to two days in the contract and it excludes professional activities as the basis for business leave, and I can't find any statutory provisions that would fall under. I think you would be creating some special status of a leave of absence for that three-week period. If you are able to do this, you are going to be able to do it as a leave of absence for a three-week period, and I think there is some doubt. I woulc have to do some further checking, but I don't think you could do that on a pay status.

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Mrs. Williams - So that would he leave without pay?

Mr. Bleakley - I think if it is possible to do it, it would have to be leave without pay, such as Mr. (Mike) Barlow's status.

Suggestion Mr. English contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Dr. Start - Mr. English is proposing that ACT or whatever organization pay the $25.00 for a substitute teacher. Do you believe it would be legal for a teacher organization to pay a teacher to teach in our school system?

Mr. Bleakley - I don't think there is any problem with that. The problem is whether or not Mrs. Hepp can receive pay during the three-week period herself.

Dr. Start - Is there some urgency about this tonight? Perhaps it would be better to think this through, a little bit and study it a bit more, rather than to approach it in the manner in which we are approaching it. Mrs. Potts - I would rather provide our attorneys time to study this and the implications of it, and prepare a proposal for us for next Monday or give us their recommendation at that time. Mr. Donwerth - Wouldn't we be within legal rights, Mr. Bleakley, if Mrs. Hepp took a leave of absence for the three weeks without pay and the district picked up the tab for the substitute?

Mr. Bleakley - I think that would be the procedure to use for granting it. Mr. Donwerth - I believe Mr. Bleakley is telling us that it would not be legal for us to grant her a three-week leave of absence with pay even if they would pick up the difference. But this way it would be legal if she took the leave of absence for the three weeks and we picked up the tab.

Mr. English - That is fine.

I agree with that.

Mrs. Potts - It seems to me that it might be in order to find out if a leave without pay would be desired, because if it isn't, there isn't any point in pursuing this issue any further.

Dr. Start invited Mrs. Hepp to come to the microphone and respond. Mrs. (Mary) Hepp - Nfcr reasons for asking for this leave is that I do care about my students, and I do know that during that three weeks my priorities of necessity will be a litle bit out of adjustment, and I felt that my students would be better off if they had someone that I had planned with in my classroom to take care of their needs, rather than my trying to do two jobs at once. From my standpoint and in terms of what is best for my kids, I believe I would say yes, even if it is leave without pay, it would be to the benefit of my children. That is what I am concerned about. Dr. Start - As I look at the calendar, if we took action on this next Monday (September 19), the election would be exactly three weeks from September 20. So unless you have clear in your own mind the kind of action you would like to take tonight, I would like to see this well thought of and action taken next week, which wouuld still allow three weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s--from the 20th to October 11, rather than us proceed hastily into a policy that we may regret. Mr. English - That is fine.

Dr. Start - Those of you who are entertaining a motion on this issue, please be sure that you make it very specific; otherwise, you may be having requests intermittently throughout the year from any professional organization to have two days off to plan this or three days off to do this, or four days off to do this. Make it very very narrow and very precise; make it very intentional.

Mr. English - I will get with the attorney and work on my motion. Dr. Start - We will plan then to take action next week.

Dr. Start - We will meet again in this room one week from tonight, September 19. Our last meeting of the month will be held at 8 a.m.. on September 30 here in the Board room, and it will be a discussion of our insurance policies.

Announcement of Board Meetings Dr. Start

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ADJOURNMENT

R. #2U7 Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mr. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved the

day of September, 1977â&#x20AC;¢

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Personnel

TERMINATIONS

Major Classes of Terminations:

Voluntary Resignation a. b. c. d. e.

Changing enployment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Nbtice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment | a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leave of Absence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position [ Deceased ' Abandoned position

PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL : Terminations !■

1 Allen, Sandra Beard, Jo Ellen

I Bourassa, Mildred I Bourbonnais, David

Clement, Danny

Collier, Steven Cook, Linda

Farrington, Tatrlcia Fields, Chris

Franklin, Ellise Geer, Kenneth

Goodman, Warren Greenwood. Harold Harris, Kathleen

la la

Kaiser Primary • * Pupil Services Psychometrist

5-27-77

Employments

Annual

Majors /■ Carol

$ 9261.

B.A. osu

8-22-77

Kaiser Frimary

5-27-77

Mayfair Learning Center

5-27-77

Classen Social Studies

8-05-77

Douglass Vocational

7-28-77

Marshall Voc-Agriculture

8-05-77

Northwest Art

8-01-77

Spencer Primary

5-27-77

King EMH

Eisenhower Special Education

8-04-77

Capitol Hill Middle Social Studies

8-04-77

Northeast Science

8-01-77

Douglass Assistant Principal

8-05-77

Culbertson LD

5-27-77

I 1

5-27-77

1 - EMII - Educable Menially Handicapped 2 - LU - Learning Disabilities

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Pers onne 1

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Haygood, Debra

Hazeldine, Patricia Heath, Randy

Holmes, Gayle Howell, Pamela

Kenney, Diane Lamb, Virginia Lawrence, Kay Legg, William_______

Louthan, Burchie

Louthan, George Mankins, Donna

Martin. Jane Mills, Jeanne

Employments

Annual

Hale, Robert

$ 9410.

Taft Reading

Star Spencer LD

Eisenhower Math

7-20-77

Eisenhower Math

8-03-77

Riverside Intermediate

7-27-77

Garden Oaks Intermediate

5-27-77

Voc-Tech Coordinator

8-02-77

Moon Deaf Education

7-20-77

Eisenhower Math

8-08-77

McLennan, Margaret

Tel star Primary

7-27-77

Anderson, Agnes

Rogers LD

Van Buren Primary

5-27-77

Ri chardson, Carlton

8941.

Classen Business

7-12-77

Edgell, Linda

9928.

Wheeler Primary

8-03-77

5-27-77

9581. 11444.

M. Ed. OSU

8-22-77

Garden Oaks Intermediate

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Elsenhower Math

8-22-77

Tei star Primary

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Van Buren Primary

B.S. USAO

8-22-77

Classen Business

M. Ed. SESU

7-27-77

5-27-77

-LD - Learning Disabilities NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Nivens, Barbara

Oden, Danny Oliver, Gilbert Porter, John

Raybum, Nancy Richardson, Jimmie Richmond. Karen

Rickerts. Jerrv Robinson, Eunice

Savage, Leroy Scales, Jimmy

Severe, Karen Shdeed, Cynthia

Sloss, Minerva

Employments

Hoover Science

5-27-77

Hoover Art

8-03-77

Douglass Science

7-12-77

Moon Physical Education

8-01-77

Southeast Math

7-07-77

Voc-Tech Electronics

7-25-77

Douglass Math

7-27-77

Grant Activity Director

7-30-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor

7-27-77

Hoover Industrial Arts

5-27-77

Marshall Assistant Principal

7-22-77

Webster Special Education

8-01-77

Adult Education Learning Center

7-26-77

Curriculum Consultant

7-26-77

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

Annual

Wagner, Paulette

$ 9388.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Webster EMH

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D __

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| Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCAHQWAL

Terminations

Employments

Annual

Mercer, Gordon

$ 8941.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Douglass Physical Education

Shreffler, Barbara

Andrews, Jerry

9556.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Harding LD

Ray, Mary

Ballew, Gerald

10593.

M.M.Ed. OU

8-22-77

Southeast Vocal Music

Deal, Kay

Boles, Ruth

9101.

B.A. OCU

8-22-77

Spencer Primary

Reasnor, Rebecca

Bonelli, Geralee

8941.

B.A. UOC

8-22-77

Rogers Reading

Bliss, Nancy

Bowen. James

8941.

B.A. CSU

8-22-77

King Intermediate

Lincoln, Linda

Buttermore. Marybeth

9388.

B.S. WWC

8-22-77

Grant LD

Byrd, Marilyn

Bvrd, Marilyn

9101.

B.A. MC

8-22-77

Buchanan Reading

Rhodes, Kathy

Cameron, Deborah

9724

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Cameron, Janet

9101.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Prairie Queen Reading

Stuart, Dianne Thomas, Marsha

Vinson, Linda Warren, Dennis

Marshall Language Arts

7-20-77

Rancho Village Primary

7-29-77

Star Spencer Art

5-27-77

Douglass Physical Education

7-13-77

1 - LD - Learning Disabilities 2 - UOC - University of California - Los Angeles, California

Western Village ld

: 1

3 - WWC - William Woods College - Fulton, Missouri 4 - MC - Madonna College - Livonia, Michigan

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL, Terminations

Iiinployments

Annual

Rhodes, Kathy

Cameron, Deborah

$ 9724.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Western Village LD

Carter, Johnny

8941.

B.S. SESU

8-22-77

Northeast Coach/Business

McKinley, William

Cline, Aloma

9771.

B.S. CSU

8-08-77

Moon Librarian

Noble, Diane

Cook, Linda S.

11899.

M Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Jackson Art

Crawford, Deborah

9101.

B.S. OGC

8-22-77

Arthur Reading

M. Ed. SUC 2

8-22-77

Spencer/Gr. Pastures Kindergarten

Denwalt, Troy

•

; Warner, Mary 1

D'Amico, Diana

10185.

Daughty, Yeedra

4470.50

B.M.E. OBU

8-22-77

Buchanan 1 T. Kindergarten

Daughty, Yeedra

4470.50

B.M.E. OBU

8-22-77

Haw tborne i T. Kindergarten

Freeman, Janelle

Doakes, Leonard

9101.

B.A. Langston

8-22-77

Ei senhower Vocal Music

Garnett, Elizabeth

Domer, Judy

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Rancho Village Kindergarten

Dominquez, David

8941.

B.A. OU

8-22-77

Eisenhower Art

Foster, Bernice

Dommer, Adeline

12373.

M.A. OCU

8-22-77

Garden Oaks Intermediate

Bowers, Richard

Easley, John W.

8941.

B.M.E. CSU

8-22-77

Hoover Instrumental Music

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Vocational Education

Swift, Dorothy

’ Mullins, Ann

i Vaughn, Edison 1 - LD - Learning Disabilities 2. - SUC - Sta le University College - Potsdam, New York

Elias, Karen

10593.

10831.

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

—-

NAME

----------------------------------------

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

■ „_T“::

..... :

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

DEGREE COLLEGE

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Emnlovments

Annual

McSweeney, Janet.

Hallmark, Allen

$ 8941.

B.S. TTU

Houston, Robert

Harper, Janet

10108.

Hoover, Claudine

Fuller, Gwen

8-22-77

Columbus Intermediate ■

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Northeast Math

9421.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Harding Reading

Jacobsen, Maxine

8941.

B.S. OCU

8-22-77

North Highland Intermediate

Gouldy, Mary

Jones, Donald

8941.

B.A. OBU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High English/Spanish

Guillory, Aretha

Jones, Pamela

8941.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Russ, Margueritte

King, Eva Mae

10593.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Columbus Intermediate

Kurey, Barbara

9754.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Ridgeview Reading

Jarrell, Juanda

Langwell, Herma

9101.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Britton Reading

Lester, Sheryl

Lester. Sheryl

8941.

B.S. MSU

8-22-77

Marshall German/French

Effinger, Sam

Livingston, Vicki

9261.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Journalism

Port, John

McDonald, Kelly

8941.

B.A. CSU

8-22-77

Marshall Drama

Mitchell, Sandra

10108.

B.A. Langston

8-22-77

North Highland Intermediate

Stone, Janelie

Murphy, Annette

11195.

M. Ed. OU

8-22-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor

Willow Brook Primary

1 - TTU - Texas Tech Univer sity - Lubbock, Texas 2 - MSU - Mississippi State University - Starkville, Miss. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Emnlovments

Annual

Webster, Wanda

Olson, Melanie

$ 9928.

B.S. CSU

Parker, Edna

9789.

M.A. ECC

Anderson, Connie

Pettit, Anita

9101.

B.S. CSU

Pignone, Marianne

9261.

B.S. IUOP

Walters, Eby

Triest, Monty

8941.

B.S. CSU

Harris, Marjorie

Rayner, Hildred

8941.

B.A. TU

Schieber, Christina

9101.

Branstine, Deborah

Schultz, Carol

McGlon, Evangie

Sheldon, Jack

Jones, Judy

Stringfield, Dora

Butcher, Leonard

8-22-77

Linwood Kindergarten

8-22-77

Shidler Bilingual

8-22-77

Hawthorne Primary

8-22-77

King Reading

8-22-77

Marshall Coach/Social Studies

8-22-77

Capitol Hill Middle Science

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Reading

8941.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Madison Reading

9783.

M.A. NS

8-22-77

Pupil Services Psychometrist

11195.

M.S. OSU

8-22-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor

Suhre, Thomas

8941.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Columbus Intermediate

Summers, Carol

10108.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Britton Kindergarten

Thomas, Mary L.

9101.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Nichols Hills Reading

Slavick, Cassandra

Turner, Lory

9928.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Longfellow Intermediate

Parker, Edna

•

1 - ECC - East Carolina College - Greenville, North Carolina 2 - IUOP - Indiana University of Pa. - Indiana, Pa.

3 - TU - Tulane University - New Orleans, La. 4 - NS - Newark State - Union, New Jersey

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D

I Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

DEGREE COLLEGE

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Employments

Annual

Shipley, Betty

Turner, Elizabeth

$ 8941.

B.A. UN

8-22-77

Douglass Language Arts

Additional Allocations

Ceasar, Jeanette

10383.

M.S. NESU

8-22-77

Marshall Math/Science

Johnson, Pamela

8941.

B.A. CSU

8-22-77

Personnel Math

McNally, Gary

8941.

RS. OCC

8-22-77

Personnel Math

• ;

Transfers Ogle, Leonard

Kaubin, Matthew

9421.

D.S. NESU

8-22-77

Northwest ; Coach/Social Studies i

Sughru, Thelma

Lampkin, Toni

8941.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Johnson Primary

Quintane, Rita

Means. Camilia

9101.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Rockwood Primary

Pitt, Mike

Moham, Mary

8941.

B.S. OCU

8-22-77

Taft Language Arts

Ferguson, Sheila

i l j Roberts, Maxine

Ross, Lane

4694.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Mark Twain I T. LD

Vann. S.vnthia

8941.

B.S. UNM

8-22-88

Mayfair Primary

I i Strotter, Mike

Walker, Ronald

9261.

B.S. Langston

8-22-77

Taft Science

1 - UN - University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska 2 - LD - Learning Disabilities NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Leaves of Absence

Parental Leave

•

Ki Iman, Mary

Arthur LD

8-03-77

Kaiser LD

g-08-77

Professional Leave

Edmiaston, Rebecca

Northeast Phvsi cal F.dur.A tion

7-20-77

Wheeler Primary

5-27-77

Adult Education L. P. N. Instructor

9-09-77

Ill Health Hobson, Vicki

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations

Hayworth, Marv

1 - LD - Learning Disabilities

3 - UNM - University of New mexico - Albuquerque, New Mexico NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLIEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

; ;

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel__________ [________ _____ _____ ASSIGNMENT

NAME

___ ______________________________

PERSONNEL

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

8-22-77

Adult Education L.P.N. Instructor

$ 140.00

8-22-77

Moon Intern Teacher Corps

125.00

8-22-77

Moon Intern Teacher Corps

8-22-77

Northeast Nurse

SALARY

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Leckie, Virginia

Spoelstra, Predirta

$ 809.66

Weekly

Whited, Kenneth

Horodyski, Walter

Ross, Cannon

Stolbach, Lee

Transfers

Annual

Hall, Anita

Murphy, Christine

$ 8941.

B.S. OU

j ji

TECHNICAL

Terminations

The.vel, Richard

Technical Services Audio Technician

7-31-77

—------------------------------ 1 NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL • JEeiminations

Alexander, Linda

Anderson, Roceania Benton, Doris Clampitt, Mary A.

Clayton, Lois Dodson, Vivian

Hamilton, Dorothy Hise, Wilma Jacobson, Maxine Lindsey, Patsy

Maker, LaWanna

McAlister, Gloria Merrill, Letha

Nimsey, LaDora

Employments

Monthly

Perry, Betty M,

$ 427.

Green Pastures Secretary

8-02-77

Parker Secretary

8-01-77

Mayfair Media Aide

8-03-77

Roosevelt Financial Secretary

7-15-77

Prairie Queen Media Aide

8-04-77

Marshall Attendance Clerk

7-17-77

Mayfair Secretary

8-01-77

Douglass Attendance Clerk

7-27-77

North Highland Learning Center Aide

7-09-77

Webster Library Clerk

7-29-77

Southern Hills Secretary

8-16-77

Grant Library Clerk

5-27-77

Holloway, Patricia

410.

8-08-77

Grant Library Clerk

Rancho Teacher Aide

8-02-77

Julian, Phyllis

463.

8-22-77

Rancho Teacher Aide

Hawthorne Teacher Aide

5-27-77

8-15-77

Roosevelt Financial Secretary

U8 MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D

t .

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Terminations

Oruch, Glenda Sargent, Mary

Wallace, Johnene

Kaiser Secretary

7-28-77

Southeast Attendance Clerk

8-03-77

Jackson Financial Secretary

8-02-77

Employments

Monthly

Austin, Jerri

$ 417

8-15-77

Kaiser Secretary

Daniel, Lois

Coker, Loretta

436.

8-22-77

Southeast Elementary Clerk

Cline, ALoma

Madison, Susan

436.

8-08-77

Northwest Library Clerk

■

Transfers Mann, Christine

Johnson, Gwendolyn

490.

8-08-77

Northwest Attendance Clerk

Frederick, Bett

Stevenson, Earlene

461.

8-15-77

Longfellow Secretary

FOOD SERVICE

Bailey, Ruby

Helper

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

5-26-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations

Beard, Wynema Farmer, Loretta

Knox, Patricia Lann, Connie

Logue, Phyllis

Maxwell, Bessie Shannon, Elizabeth Walley, Alva

Williams, Lien

Wilson, Norman Word-, Mildred

la la

Id la lb lb

lb ld

•Helper'

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

First Cook

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Truck Driver

5-26-77

Cook

5-26-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

HU9

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 -

CONT"D

Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SUPPLY

Terminations

Bnployments

Monthly

MorRan, Dennis

Belt, Gary

$ 529.

8-08-77

Warehouse Worker

Hawkins, Jimmy

Vann, Ronnie

529.

7-26-77

Warehouse Worker

Perry, Roy

Wheeler, Gary

529.

8-01-77

Warehouse Worker

Bond, Victoria Graham, David

James, Marvin Robinette, Kenneth

la lb

Record Clerk

7-29-77

Warehouse Worker

8-12-77

Warehouse Worker

7-25-77

Dock Foreman

8-17-77

SERVICE

Terminations

Akpan, Okon Bolden. Sylvester Brown, Deewayne

Marshall Floorman

7-27-77

Harding Floorman

8-15-77

Willard Floorman

8-04-77

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;------------------- 1---NAME

............................................................... ......................

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations Dickerson, Bruce

Gordon, Bessie

Gordon, Lewis

Holloway, Melvin

Iwewe, Nieokpon Mokonen, Arefaine Moses, Frank

Richard, Jackie Robinson, Hosea

Robinson, James Teferra, Solomon

White, Freddy

Jackson, Martin

Employments Id

Custodial Services Area Supervisor

Voc-Tech Matron

Willard Floorman

7-29-77

Oakridge Floorman

8-02-77

Hoover Floorman

8-19-77

Northwest Floorman

7-01-77

Creston Hills Floorman

7-19-77

Woodson Laundry Washman

7-25-77

Moon Licensed Floorman

8-03-77

Capitol Hill High Floorman

7-08-77

Stand Watie Floorman

7-29-77

Hillcrest Floorman

7-08-77

Monthly

8-04-77 7-29-77

Mohammadrezaei, Mohanmed

Gebur.. Michael

$ 506.

8-04-77

Stand Watie Floorman

506.

7-15-77

Capitol Hill Middle Floorman

k50

MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Transfers

Employments

Monthly

Ofodu, Benjamin

Reeder, Robert

$ 506

Bidwell, Emery

Underwood, Oscar

595.

7-21-77

Northeast Floorman

8-03-77

Lee Custodian

Substitute-Terminations

Adams, Anthony

Bell. Clifford

Bennett, Donita

Bennett, Michael

Bowser, Lenora

Butler, Terry

Coinbest, Comillious

Cudjoe, Kyle

Edwards, Ray

Higgins, Dennis

Eisenhower

8-09-77

Burbank

8-05-77

Administration Bldg.

8-10-77

Western Village

8-10-77

Longfellow

8-10-77

Parker

8-10-77

Dewey

8-10-77

All Schools

8-19-77

Star

7-22-77

Polk

8-10-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

Administration Bldg. • ‘X

8-10-77

NAME

■

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Substitute-Terminations Johnson, Andrew Langlanais, Carl Ledbetter, Charles

Lusk, Louis

Moore, Johnny Moore, Samuel Noah, Abel Palmer, Timothy

Paulk, William Smiley, Stanley

Wilkinson, Eric

4c la la

4c 4c

Eisenhower

8-09-77

Hoover

8-01-77

Edwards

7-14-77

Rogers

8-10-77

Douglass

8-10-77

Rogers

8-01-77

All Schools

8-10-77

Stand Watie

8-10-77

Moon

8-10-77

Longfellow

7-22-77

■

Suhsti tu tes-Emnlovment

Hourly

Combest, Comillious

$ 2.40

7-13-77

Dewey

(

Niblett, Tommy

Musgrove, Jerry

Plasterer

Pumns

Carpentry

Concrete

Painter

Carpentxy

Painter

9-30-77

7-29-77

8-10-77

8-15-77

7-29-77

8-08-77

Sunset

7-25-77

2.40

House, Andrew

Gatewood

ASSIGNMENT

7-25-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

2.40

Good, Billy

APPROVED EXP.

All Schools

$ 2.40

Cud,joe, Kyle

DEGREE COLLEGE

7-27-77

Hourly

SALARY

Substitutes-Employments

NAME

CONT'D

Miler, Ronnie

Jerniuan, William

Hendrix, Paul

Mgr. Main. Services

â&#x20AC;¢

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

1 2 , 1977

Epps, Roger

Ennis, Jimmie

Coffman, William

Terminations

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE

NAME

PERSONNEL

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Personnel

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SOARD

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR 1977-78 *A1 exander, Melvia Allen, Suzanne *3aldwin, Clyta I. Slack, Luke J. Sooth, Johnell P. Bowlin, Carol Anne Brackenhoff, Darby *Brennan, Ruth M. Brien, Judith A. Burch, Kenneth L. *Surke, Sibyl Bums, William M. *Burton, Lewis E. Sutler, Betty Calhoun, W, Janette Carter, Anna Jo Carter, Beverly *Clayton, Lee *Clemmer, Pau-! -fno Cohenour, A. BethColbert, Granville ' Conley, Mary L. Corrigan, James Cotton, Pearl LaFem *Curtis, Algie Daniels, Stanley Davis, Charlotte Y. *Davis, Gwen L. *Dillingham, Elizabeth *DeFreese, Gertrude Drell, Susan *Efron, Dena S. *Ellis, Jennie Ellyson, Treva *Ewing, Gussye E. *Fagin, Della *Fish, R. Lee Foster, Kim Fransen, Bonita H. *Foiler, Myra T. Gardner, Ruth R. Gardner, Warren G. *Gieb, Blanche J. C-inden, Linda *Glazebrook, Grace H. Gooden, Ravon E. C-oure, Jeffrey *C-reen, Mary E. Grimes, Susan Hall, Mary P. Hayes, Nina M. *Hammond, Payl "RT" > ^Harris, Margaret Hayhurst, Rita Jo Head, Kathy A. Henley, Lois J. Herndon, Roseann Hobson, Vicki K. *Hollowell, Lucy M. Holmboe, Joan L. Hudson, Patty K. Huntley, Lynn R. *Jackson, Vivian James *James, Iva Pearl Jenkins, Michael * Retired Teachers

Elementary Elementary Elementary Social Studies Elementary Spanish Speech/Drama/Eng. / Elementary / German/Language Arts/ Arts/Social Studies Social Studies Elementary Social Studies Math Home Economics Vocal Music \ Special Education Elementary Math Elementary Art Education Social Studies Elementary Business Education Elementary Elementary Special Education Instrumental Music Elementary Language Arts Elementary Reading (K-12) Elementary Elementary Elementary Nurse Spanish Industrial Arts Art Education Elementary Nurse Music Social Studies Physical Education Special Education Elementary Elementary Elementary Elementary Elementary Language Arts Language Arts Physical Education Elementary Elementary Language Arts Elementary Language Arts Elementary Language Arts Physical Education Special Educa-ion Physical Education Elementary Special Education Social Studies

Jeraigan, William M. *Johnson, Almeta S. Johnson, Pat Ann Johnson',"'Sheila â&#x20AC;&#x2122; *Kalhoefer, Margie B. Kivel, Susan S. Kniffin, Virginia *Knight, Dixie Knight, Varga Lee Knowlton, Robert Kostka, Bernice Lawrence, Walter L. Laws, Marguerite *Leathers, Nezzie Leffler, Forrest J. Lewis, Ruth E. *Lindsey, Orel 3. *Linzy, Elizabeth Little, Joanne Lockwood, Mabie E. *Maguire, Madeline Martin, Martha A. Martin, Terry Marzec, Jeffrey J. *Mathias, Marian *McCharen, Lura E. McKinney, Wilbur L. McMahan, Laura L. *McMiIlion, Roy McMurrain, Ida Jo Mead, Mozella â&#x20AC;˘ Miller, Terri Mitchell, Priscilla A. Mogab, Andrea D. *Moon, Clara E. Moore, Harold Murray, Cynthia M, Nail, Mary M. Ostafin, Mary J. Parks, Claudia Paschal, Catherine L. Perry, Brenda Joyce Pierson, Bernice *Price, Vercie A. Pruitt, Freddie M. Quinnette, Mary Rapp, F. Beverly Raymer, Pam Ellen Ripple, Ruth M. Robb, Martha M. Robinson, Jacqueline Rosenthal, MerriC-aye Roberts, Mary C. Sand, Beverly Scoufus, Diana G. Shackleford, Melba Shaffer, Pamela S. Smart, Steven *Swagerty, Berle A. *Swar.son, Flora Swift, Mildred Tatro, Rosemary Thombrue, Charles Trzcinski, Jon J. *Tyson, Nellie Valentin, Kim E.

Social Studies Elementary Language Arts Social Studies/Elem. Elementary Elementary Home Economics Elementary/Spec. Ed. Home Economics Music Elementary Physical Education Social Studies Special Education Industrial Arts Library Science Industrial Arts Elementary Elementary Cosmetology Home Economics Business Education P. E./Health Art Education French Elementary Social Studies Language Arts Vo-Tech Elementary Special Education Language Arts Elementary Language Arts Elementary Social Studies Elementary FlomantaTy Elementary Elementary Business Education Elementary Elementary Math Cosmetology English Language Arts Physical Education Elementary Elementary Language Home Economics Language Arts/Elem. Art Education Elementary Language Arts Elementary/S c i er.c e Social Studies Industrial Arts Special Education Special Education Language Arts Driver Ed/Phys. Ed. Social Studies Elementary Language Arts

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Personnel

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19/ 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

ABSENT:

Arthur W. Hill, Member

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Brenda Martin - Teacher

(2)

Bruce Wood - Teacher

(3)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(H)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

(5)

Sue Morrow - Teacher.

Each of the persons spoke regarding what they considered as some of the problems facing teachers in the Oklahoma City Public Schools â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Public Law 9^-1^-2 (a law pertaining to the mainstreaming of handicapped students into the regular classroom) , overcrowded classrooms, the accountability program (excessive amount of paper work involved), and others. To Mr. Barlow, members of the Board responded:

Mr. Donwerth - Certainly I want to agree with you that we do have a problem. As a member of the Oklahoma City Board of Education, I accept the responsibility. I am sure that the Superintendent and the staff in the Central Office accept this responsibility, and we dQ want to see something done. But we do have one problem, and that is that we have to operate within a budget, and you know this as well as I do. So ultimately it goes right back to the legislature, that we are under-funded. We do not have the funds to operate with lower class sizes and at the same time give the raises to the teachers and support personnel and maintain what we have. If we hire more teachers, we have less money. It is a problem; I agree with you. I hope we can find an answer.

Mr. Barlow - I realize that and I am glad to hear you accept the responsibility. We accept the responsibility of working and discovering new priorities and new ways that money can be found, if, in fact, it does exist. We feel quite frankly that it does exist. It appears that when there are times when money is needed, it is found, hundreds of thousands of dollars. We will take the opportunity to show this to you at the proper time. But priorities are really what we are talking about. What we are saying is this; people talk about emergencies; people talk about priorities. Today there is education going on in the schools. Today is the fourth week of school and classes are too large, and teachers are not properly trained for the mainstreaming, and paper work is overburdening. In effect, there is an emergency that exists right now. The children that are in the system today are not getting the education they could get if we could solve these problems. The fact that you have accepted that responsibility is why we are here tonight, because we knew you would accept that responsibility; at least, that was our hope. Mrs. Potts - What seems to be the reason for lack of adequate materials to teach v students? Is there not a supply in the buildings or is it a distribution problem?

MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 - CONT'D

HEARINGS cont'd

Mr. Barlow - There is a distribution problem. I was at an elementary school this afternoon where teachers were telling me that they do not have enough textbooks for the reading or math program that they are doing, and that they have attempted to trace down who is at fault, and they have been goings from department to department. They have been told that the books are at the book depository and all that is required is the correct paper work from the Central Office. Then they are told, no, that is not the case. This is the fourth week of school and they are getting a bureaucratic runaround, and they don't have the textbooks. At John Marshall High School, for example, I believe it is in Record Keeping that they have no books and in English Composition they are short of books. This is understandable the first week of school, because no one really knows how many students will be there. But this is the fourth week of school. I was going to say it is very difficult for a teacher to teach a course like Record Keeping without any textbooks, but I used to teach Record Keeping, and it is impossible; absolutely impossible. Mrs. Potts - I am wondering if it wouldn't be possible for us to establish a troubleshooter, maybe a number where people could call when there is a problem on materials, where we can assure that there will be immediate attention given to that? Dr. Smith - Certainly, Dr. Lindley's office or the appropriate directors are available. I am not aware that they have been contacted about these particular problems at all. These problems being presented here this evening on no books in classes and things of that nature have not been brought to our attention, as far as I know. Mr. Barlow - It might be helpful if such a number was published to teachers. When it is brought to me as this was late this afternoon, I know to call, for example, Dr. Lindley or Dr. Smith, whoever is in charge, and get a good response and get results, but the classroom teacher who chooses to do it on their own before notifying us really goes through___ . It would be good if even the administrators would say, well, call so and so who is in charge of this; Dr. Lindley, for example, and they could get this solved. With the number of schools that we have, teachers are really discouraged to dialogue directly with the Central Office and get their problems solved. Dr. Smith - Mr. Quinn(Communications Director), I think we could have this in the Board Capsule that goes out to the employees that will be going out Wednesday. Mrs. Potts - Last year we had listed on our Board brochure an information please number that was part of the handout. The idea was to expedite matters for anybody who had a particular need or problem; instead of getting a runaround, they could call that number and get direct information or be connected with the right person right away.

Mrs. Williams - Am I to understand that this relieves the responsibility to go through channels all the way up, or just take a direct approach?

Dr. Smith And then if here first, the details

The first person they should be contacting is their building principal. the problem is not resolved, natually it would come here. If they call then we would be calling back to visit with the principal anyway to get to see if there are books available or what the story is.

Mrs. Williams - The reason I asked that, .1 know sometimes systems being what they are, it may be necessary for this individual to be in conferences.

Mr. Barlow - Quite often it is the building principal that shares in the teacher's frustration and the building principal has tried to rectify the situation and has been unable to.

Mr. Donwerth - Granted, we do have a problem. Do we know if we would have the same problem if the teacher was not loaded with this mountain of paper work? Maybe the classrooms wouldn't be too big if they didn't have to spend so much time taking care of all of the paper work that they have to take care of. You indicated that we had a few dollars that we can get out from under the carpet at any time; that we could find a hundred thousand dollars here or a thousand there; we are talking about millions to do this. Maybe Oklahoma City Schools offer too many alternative programs. Maybe we don't stick enough to the basics. Mr. Barlow - It might take millions to solve the entire problem, but if there are hundreds of thousands of dollars available now, and now there is a child and later there is a child, then we need to educate them all, and I understand. Mr. Donwerth - I am sure in the past there has been some available money. But you remember fees, for instance, were outlawed. We absorbed the fees. So many many things go up and we have to absorb this.

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HEARINGS cont'd

Mr. English - I am not quite as anxious to accept responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school system as some people apparently are. The Board does have the role to monitor what goes on in the day-to-day operation in the school system, but, no, I don't sit out there and decide that the young people who are in third year of French are going to go into first year of Spanish; no, that is not my responsibility. We hire capable people to make these decisions, but, again, we do have that responsibility to monitor. I would like to see us have a transcript of what has been stated to us by the previous speakers, and the administration's response to the questions and points raised. I am particularly interested in the statement of no inservice training for teachers on how to teach special children and what the plans are in that area; the lack of appropriate materials and what are the plans in that area orâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; what is the situation; and the statement about the math system that we use is not good for remedial work. I would like to hear some of our curriculum people speak to that point, and also that teachers are being told that they can't use anything but one particular type of textbook for the basic math. Let's get to what is behind that statement. The part about the students being switched from one class to another class that apparently, from what we are told, has no obvious relationship to the one they had chosen, I would like to see us find out what is going on out there when we close down some of those classes; what is happening to the young people? I know that the classroom study committee begins its work very soon; I would like to see us conduct our own survey. It is nice for the AFT to conduct their surveys, but I think we have capabilities too and we ought to conduct our own survey; not just an average class size in a building but how many classes do we have that have more than ^0 students; how many do we have that have 15 students in a class? We have had those studies in the past and I think we could probably do it again, but I would like to see an administration's response to these various statements, because they are very serious charges.

To Ms. Morrow, members of the Board responded: Dr. Start - The Chair would like to ask if your organization was represented on the committee that developed the accountability guidelines; yes or no?

Ms. Morrow - Yes. Dr. Start - Thank you very much.

That is all I need to know.

Ms. Morrow - I do know teachers who have served on this committee, and they thought that what they were doing was the right thing to do, but as it turned out, it has not been. It has been so much more work and it is not being uniformly done. So it has very little meaning. May I ask you why we still have it, when the state law has been changed? Mr. English - We can do things beyond what the state law says. Just because the State Legislature yielded to some pressures out there, that doesn't mean that we can't carry out a program of some sort. Whether it has to be the one we are implementing here or whether it is another one, we have that option. Fortunately, the State Legislature does still give us that much leeway.

Ms. Morrow - But'~'are you aware of the time and the paper work that is consumed in this program? Mr. English - I have something coming up later that might help me learn a little bit more about it, because I would like to see a listing of what the questionnaires are that teachers have to deal with, and then how much time staff figures that a teacher should spend filling out each one of those forms; in other words, the eightpage form that Mr. Wood brought up earlier; how many minutes does it take one teacher to fill out one of those forms according to the staff there? And then, too, you mentioned something about it costing a fortune in time andâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;paper work. Do we have any sort of projection on what the cost of the program is dollarwise? Dr. Smith - We know what the cost of the printing is, the distribution. But as far as the other cost, I am not sure what we are talking about. Are we talking about employee time?

Mr. English - I know anybody can play games with the time. printing and distribution are we talking about?

How much in the way of

Ms. Morrow - The bad thing about it is that these things cannot be done at home by a teacher. A lot of these accountability things have to be done in the classroom with the child right there. So you are taking up valuable teaching time by having to fill out these forms. To take the time to do all of this paper work___ ; it is just phenomenal. Unless you are in a classroom and see it, I don't know if you can comprehend how much time it does take.

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HEARINGS cont'd Mr. English - I think the reason the whole thing of the accountability program came up was because the people were dissatisfied with the way things were going and they wanted some improvement, and this was one idea for a way and an effort to improve that and include teachers on that committee. That doesn't always insure that we are going to have a perfect model when we get through with it. It just may be a perfect model. I am not ready to rule it completely one way or the other.

Ms. Morrow - There is always room for improvement and we are ready to improve. There is none of us that is perfect, and this is why I say that our committee is one not only of accountability, but it is of instructional and professional development, and we feel like some of the problems maybe lie in professional education; things like that, that we will be glad to work with you on. I know that accountability is the answer, but there are some problems. They do need to be worked on and we will be glad to work with you at any time on this. (A complete transcription of the hearings and comments is on file in the Clerk's office.) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING R. #2^8 Minutes Approved

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes of September 12, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING Meeting of May 2, 1977

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977 1.

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School property.

Meeting of August 1, 1977

Staff response - vending machines.

Meeting of August 29, 1977

Announcement Dr. St art

Response to concerns related to Parents and Students Handbook for Middle and High Schools. â&#x20AC;˘ "A

Dr. Start announced that the next meeting of the Board would be on Friday, September 33 at 7:30 a.m.; that the Board would discuss at that time the insurance program of the district and the forthcoming problems with unemployment compensation. COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Appointment of Parks and Recreation Committee

Dr. Start - The Chair has received an invitation from the Chairman of the' Parks and Recreation Committee of the City Council to become involved with them in some of the issues involved in the parks and recreation area of our community. It is my pleasure at this time to ask Mrs. Williams (as chairperson) and Mrs. Potts to serve on this committee called the Parks and Recreation Committee of the Board. Mr. English will also serve on this committee as an alternate.

Comments Mr. English

Mr. English - On Items Pending, I am wondering if maybe we shouldn't ask to have some timelines set on some of this, because I noticed the top two have been pending there for four and one-half months. If we could get some goals set as to when we might get some response please, maybe it would sort of shorten the agenda in the future. Dr. Smith - On item number one. (Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program), Mr. Quinn (Communications Director) is going to be meeting with the executive staff on Monday, September 26, to present a proposed program there that would be more inclusive than just the middle school. On number two (Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs), representatives from Ohio State University, who were involved in making this report for the State Advisory Committee of Vocational-Technical Education, will be in the city the first week in October to interact with members of our staff. The response will be forthcoming as

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 - CONT'D Dr. Smith cont'd soon as that is completed. We have submitted information previously on the University Heights School property, on the status of that. We are waiting for evidence that the estate does have rights to the property in question. I don't recall what the status is of the vending machines. The last one is just a recent addition.

Comments Mr. English cont'd

Mr. English - I wonder if sometime this week we could get sort of a projection on the vending machines then, please? Dr. Smith - I would be happy to. I might mention that many of the same staff members involved in these areas are also the ones that are going to be involved in drafting responses to comments made here this evening. Mr. English - Certainly vending machines would come below what we were talking about here this evening.

Mrs. Williams - To add to the discussion when the various speakers were participating, just a point in passing, large concerns do utilize a lot of paper work. I wonder if periodically we do have an inventory whereby we might eliminate some things that are overlapping. I do know certain organizations do have periodic inventories to buck different things against other things. Perhaps we might keep this in the back of our minds to eliminate some types of paper work. When I was in a supervisory capacity with a lot of clerks and stenographers, etc., responsible to me, I found that whenever we set it down and actually put it into writing we could find the overlap. I know we are as busy as can be and I am sure that our teachers understand that any system as large as the Oklahoma City school system can have overlaps, but I do appreciate their attitudes to know that we are trying.

Comments Mrs. Williams cont'd

LEGAL REPORT

Mr. Bleakley reported: (1) Judgment in Full-Court Girls Basketball Case Received - The Board has received a copy of the judgment in Jones vs. Oklahoma Secondary Schools .Activities Association. We have not as yet received any notice of' appeal in that matter. (2) University Heights School Property Interest - With respect to the relating to the University Heights School property, the people who are buy their interest in that property have failed to establish the basis interest in that property, and we are not taking any further action in can further define their interest they claim to hold.

Attorney's Report

item pending asking us to of their that until they

Mrs. Hill - What will be a timeline on this University Heights property? we have to wait?

How long will

Mr. Bleakley - We own the property subject to this reversionary interest, and they have offered to sell us this interest but they have not yet established that they own it to sell it to us. As far as we are concerned, there is no action to be taken until such time as they do show us something.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Smith - I would like to say to those teachers that have expressed themselves this evening; we have heard your concerns. We have heard you present problems. The staff members will take the transcript of the program and will be responding. I would assume that some of you may be contacted to give further explanation of the concern you expressed. We realize three minutes sometimes may have hampered you in expounding as much as you would like to on those problems.

Comments Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith introduced Mr. Ed Kirkpatrick, representative, Parent-Teacher Association at Wilson School, who presented information on a program being implemented for improvement of the school's playground:

Information Presented Re Wilson School Playground

Mr. Kirkpatrick - I am representing the Wilson School Parent-Teacher organization. I have been a member of the Parent-Teacher organization for three years and anticipate another four years before retiring. During the three years that I have been there, we struggled with the ideas of what we could do about the playground at Wilson. We all saw its shortcomings. About a year ago we heard of a program that was sponsored by the Junior League of Oklahoma City, the Neighborhood Development and Conservation Center, and Coalition of Neighborhood Associations. This program was intended to help promote creative play and creative playgrounds in Oklahoma City. We knew that the program would involve five sites that could be studied. Preliminary work had been done at the Zoo; the Junior League sponsored and paid for a park at the Zoo which has been successful. We applied to be one of the five pilot projects in Oklahoma City and were

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Information Presented Re Wilson School Playground cont'

Mr. Kirkpatrich cont'd accepted. What this meant was that Wilson School was given the benefit of a landscape architect by the name of Bob Cheatham. He has worked with parents and staff at Wilson to develop a program and to develop plans. We have used the model extensively to help people '.visualize what could take place on the schoolground and more importantly at this time to raise the necessary funds to see it succeed. While the project is still relying on a lot of volunteer efforts in terms of labor and materials, we knew from the outset that we would have to have supplementary funding. At this time we are happy to report that through interest of the neighborhood and the community around Wilson School, we have raised sufficient funds that we can proceed forward with our program, the improvement of the playground. We hope to get started in October and be completed in November. On completion, we would like to come back and give you a real full rundown on what it is like and give you some slides and things like that if you are willing. It is our hope that this project will assist in the redevelopment of parks and playgrounds all over the city, and an awareness of the benefits to be derived from involving children in creative play.

Mr. Kirkpatrick then presented Mr. Bob Cheatham, Landscape Architect. Mr. Cheatham - It has been my pleasure to work with Wilson School. I think I was very lucky to have somehow fallen into their guidance. Creative play is what the system is about, to help children to learn and to grow. Mostly playing is learning about your physical self. Hopefully, a creative play area in this environment will help a child to test itself, test his own abilities and create new abilities by doing things that he hadn't done before. And by learning how to do different activities on something that isn't standard, hopefully, he can learn to make choices. On standard playgrounds you can go up one end of a slide and back down the other. In a creative play environment, once you get up to a certain level, you have choices of which way you can go and different ways to get down. Hopefully, children will discover new abilities and they will conquer old fears, fears of height or fears of crossing something narrow, and one of the prime criteria would be to do it safely. I think we have met these criteria in this design. Working with the teachers and the homeowners, we have incorporated some landscaping in a drawing and a model. The landscaping not only adds to the beauty of the community but is also play apparatus. The berms, rail ties, native boulders and telephone poles all serve as play apparatus, and also help to divide the play surfaces from the turf surfaces. The berms help to divide the ball fields; they serve as a buffer zone. There are a lot of different skills that we can develop in a good playground; motor planning, helping children to learn how to go from one activity to another, where to put the next foot and the next hand; agility, hand coordination, balance, privacy, and fantasy. You have seen playgrounds perhaps that looked like rockets and spiders. They shape a child's fantasy and give him a predetermined thing, and hopefully with a different kind of playground, the fantasying can come from within himself; a log becomes a horse and that sort of thing. Mr. Waylan Ables, Principal; and patrons of Wilson School that were present, were asked to stand and be recognized.

Mr. English commented: I would like to add that Waylan Ables, Principal at Wilson School, has fantastic support of the community, and it is because he welcomes the community into the school. He works with the community. He listens to their ideas; they listen tojiis ideas. They work beautifully, hand in glove. This is another excellent example of what can be done when the patrons get behind a school. This year we have started the Gifted and Talented Program at Wilson School. It was because the patrons got behind it; they wanted it; they worked on it, and at times I shook my head and said it is impossible, we can't do that, but they kept after it and they did it. Again, it was Mr. Ables providing that leadership along with them. It has been great and I commend you. It makes me very proud to be living in the Wilson neighborhood although I don't have any kids there anymore. R. #2^9 Professional Trip Approved

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English to direct John Sadberry to attend the meeting on Secondary School Problems in Large Cities, Fort Worth, Texas, October 2-6, 1977-

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve a lease agreement during the 1977-78 fiscal year with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 3^ Joint Apprentice and Training Committee to lease McKinley School, 5315 South Shartel. The lessee to carry fire and extended coverage insurance with the replacement value of $395Âť000 and to pay $200.00 per month. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth abstained; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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Dr. Smith reported: (1) Inservice Day - Friday, September 23, is Inservice Activities Day for employees. Pupils will not be in attendance on that date.

Information to the Board

(2) State Fair Day - Monday, September 26, is Metropolitan School Children's Day at the State Fair, and school will not be in session on that date. (3) Enrollment Report - Membership by school, race and grade, information compiled and delivered to my office near six o'clock this evening, shows that we have a membership as of today of U6,339- We had projected a figure of U6,151. You can see the projection is very very close, with a less than 1% deviation of what had been projected. These will be further reviewed, and as we have indicated, adjustments in staffs have been made and are still being made consistent with those schools where the enrollment exceeded what the projections were; with some reduction in staff of those where the enrollment did not reach the projected amount. The study on the class size is one of the items that has been scheduled to be completed early in this year. That should be coming forth in the not too distant future. ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

A motion was made by Mrs. Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the payment of encumbrances as listed for September 7-1^, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #251 Approval of Encumbrances

Purchasing

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams for approval of Purchasing Items 1 through 3 as follows: 1.

Purchase of Teaching Aids

R. #252 Approval of Purchasing Items

Purchase of teaching aids (math and reading skills, management and testing system, etc.) for use in Tutorial-Low Rent and Bilingual Programs from the following companies (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor):

Xerox Education Publications Wise Owl Publications Ballard & Tighe Company Total

1,13^.20 1,086.25 3,533.20

5,753.65

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

â&#x20AC;˘

*21+0.01, M & 0 *21+0.01, Title I Total

2,220.1+5 3,533.20

5,753.65

*These programs have been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

Agreement Extended to Buy Lamps

To extend agreement to buy lamps (fluorescent, incandescent and photo lamps) as needed for all schools, Maintenance and Custodial Departments from Oklahoma Lighting Distributors. Prices and discounts to be as per current state contract 0025; contract period September 1, 1977 through August 31, 1978.

Purchase of Two Air Conditioners Purchase of two (2) air conditioners for use at the Adult Education Center from Spaan Heating and Air Conditioning which submitted the only quotation in the amount of $2,012.50 to be charged to Account Adult BE 1121.05.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English to approve the following Policies of the Oklahoma City Board of Education:

R. #253 Four Board Policies Approved

MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 - CONT'D

R. #253 Four Board Policies Approved - cont'd

DEFINITION OF POLICY The Oklahoma City Board of Education accepts the definition of policy set forth by the National School Boards Association. Policies are principles adopted by the School Board to chart a course of action. They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies should be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the administration in meeting a number of problems; narrow enough to give clear guidance. Policies are guides for action by the administration, who then sets the rules and regulations to provide specific directions to school district personnel.

It is the Board's intention that its policies serve as sources of information and guidance for all people who are interested in, or connected with the Oklahoma City Public Schools. SAFETY POLICY The Board of Education of the Oklahoma City Public Schools is committed to developing and maintaining an active safety program for all students and employees of the district. The goal is the prevention of school and work related accidents and illnesses by taking precautions to protect the safety of all students, employees, visitors, and other persons on school district property or at school sponsored events and to provide a safe work and school environment.

EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION The Oklahoma City Board of Education, recognizing the role assumed by television in general, is particularly aware of the implications of television for educational purposes. It believes that educational television should bring opportunities to its viewers for. vi"sual and audio experiences that are living or recorded for firsthand study and observation. It is the intent of the Oklahoma City Board of Education to make available quality educational television programs for students, employees and patrons of the Oklahoma City School District.

Mr. English - I would like to commend the staff for preparation of these policies. They have done a very fine job on it, and I do hope that in the future that as we have policy proposals come before us, that if we have some examples pulled from the NSBA (National School Boards Association) Handbook in addition to our own proposed wordings; sometimes if we could see what somebody else has done, it may spark something in our own mind, hopefully.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #25^ Approval of Temporary Leave Requests to Professional Organizations

Mr. English - We received a request from Mary Hepp, President, Association of Classroom Teachers, to be permitted to be relieved of her teaching assignment for about three weeks in order to campaign in the coming election to choose a bargaining representative. She has at the present time taken advantage of a part of our present policy which permits the head of a professional organization to take a leave of absence for a year. As I understand, she is off a half-day under that type of leave policy. In her request, she has indicated that ACT would be willing to pay the cost of the substitute and she has located a substitute that might be willing to do the job. Therefore, I move that one employee of the Oklahoma City schools as designated by the Association of Classroom Teachers, and one employee of the Oklahoma City schools as designated by the Oklahoma City Federation of Teachers may be granted a temporary leave without pay, beginning September 20, 1977 through October 12, 1977-

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Mrs. Hill - Second. Mrs. Potts - I frankly have some concerns about the wisdom of this. I kind of wonder where you start and where you stop. We did negotiate for leave time for the leaders of our two organizations, and I feel that has been applied equally to both groups. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t object to that. Providing additional time for campaigning and taking these people out of the classroom for that purpose, I am not sure that I can accept that as contributing to the education of our students.

R. Approval of Temporary Leave Requests to Professional Organizations cont'd

Mrs. Hill - Our attorney does agree with this as what would be under the law?

Mr. Bleakley - Yes, this would be the proper procedure to have a leave without pay.

Mrs. Hill - We would not need to be more specific then as to why the leave was to be granted? Mr. Bleakley - No.

Mr. Donwerth - Is this not a negotiable item that we do allow one teacher, in this case the president of the organization, to request leave without pay for the year for representing their organization? Didn't the organization make the request to select half-time leave only? I am wondering about this coming back to the bargaining table next year as something to be bargained for. I realize that this would be the only way that it would be legal; we don't want ACT to pay for the substitute teacher; that we pay for our own teachers. We would find our own substitute teachers and put them in the classroom. I know Mrs. Hepp wants to see that the proper teacher is employed that can carry on with her program, and this year I am sure that probably it can be worked out and maybe no. But I am wondering about next year if we will be so fortunate as to have the substitute teacher that can come in and fill in a half-day for two or three weeks, until the regular teacher comes back to class. I think really we need to think about the kids. The motion is for this year only; is that right? Mr. English - That is correct.

Mr. Donwerth - I could support it for this year but I wouldn't want it to be an ongoing thing that would come up each year. Mrs. Williams - Nor a negotiated item. Mr. English - To me, it seems that we could very easily stick with the present policy that we have. We would be perfectly legal. But I think at times we need to show that we have a heart and we can be flexible and fair when we don't have to be.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted nay; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr, Start - I am not sure that this is needed, but I think at this time it would be appropriate to say that this Board passed a policy on August 19, 197^. I am going to read that policy and let it go at that, because I think it is quite clear. This policy states that "we will not tolerate intimidation or harrassment of employees by anyone because they may<wish to affiliate or not to affiliate with a labor organization." That is still* our policy.

Comments Dr. Start

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Potts - I would enter as a motion the proposal coming from the School Environmental/Energy Commission recommending that the Board approve their recommendation to initiate an'Aluminum Recycling Program within our schools on strictly an optional basis where students would bring recyclable aluminum products to school to be deposited in a way determined by the school. The Ford Distributing Company's Recycling Division would distribute bags, educational information on recycling and would reimburse schools for the aluminum that they have brought in the amount of 17 cents a pound for the aluminum picked up.

Mr. Donwerth - I would second the motion; hopefully, we can buy some playground equipment. Mrs. Potts - The concern that the proposal reflects is both for utilizing our resources and conserving energy, but additionally it is that we take pride in our school environment and our community. This provides young people a chance to be really involved in doing that and to reap some benefits. If we are going to have the kind of tomorrow we want, young people have to be educated to see a reason for it, and the bonuses can bring in considerable money for the schools. There are plenty of places we can find to put the funds to good use in educational programs and activities at the schools. I would like to ask for a vote on this tonight.

Dr. Start - Does anybody object to voting on this tonight? I would like to support Mrs. Potts. It is all part of our health educational program.

R. #255 Approval of Proposal Re Aluminum Recycling Program

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R. #255 Approval of Proposal Re Aluminum Recycling Program - cont'd

Hearing no objections, Dr. Start called for a vote. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; arid Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

HEARINGS Dr. Start called on Mr. Robert Thompson, a teacher who had requested to address the Board during the second part of the Hearings. Mr. Thompson's remarks were directed mainly to the accountability program of the Oklahoma City school system as it relates to the math area. Dr. Start inquired: Are we teaching new math or old math this year? Are we going to teach the kind of mathematics that the parents can help their children with?

Mr. Thompson - Not if you use Addison-Wesley, and that is what you are basically saying that we are going to have to adopt again in the middle schools. A good example of the difference between the old math and the new math is set theory. Our accountability requires more on set theory than it does on add, subtract and multiply, in the middle schools. So in that sense we will have to follow the accountability guidelines set by the Board. Dr. Start - When parents come to you and s'ay how can I help my child with math, what are you going to: respond; yes or no?

Mr. Thompson - Yes, definitely help the child. Work with him as best you can. If you can't understand it, give me a call and I will see if I can explain it to you and you would reexplain it to him. I would direct though that the best thing is to go back to the individual teacher; that the student be encouraged to check with the individual teacher about the item. I have nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; against parents helping the kids, even if they are doing it in a different way that I do it. Dr. Start - And Mr. English and myself and Mrs. Potts would be easily able to understand the kind of mathematics that you are teaching our third graders; is that correct; yes or no? Mr. Thompson - I don't teach third grade. I happen to teach seventh grade, but actually my average student is fifth grade level. I deviate from the book a great deal because the book assumes the kid can add, subtract, multiply and divide, and I think that is a rather great assumption when my classes range from second grade students to eighth grade students in a seventh grade class, according to levels. I concentrate^, personally, on the basics, and that is why I use a great amount of mimeographed materials and a great amount of overhead projecting and blackboard time.

Dr. Start - You have just given me the best example possible as to why this Board had to do something about basic educational skills in this school district. You said that you had students in math ranging from grades two to grades eight. That didn't happen overnight. That has been going on for the past at least five or maybe ten years. That is one qf the reasons that this Board is interested in accountability and a methodology for"Tiolding our educational institutions accountable. We are willing to try anything. Now if this particular method that everybody doesn't like involves too much paper work, this Board of Education obviously is not going to be interested in that method. This program has been worked on for two years, to my knowledge, and this Board has encouraged and been promoting teacher participation in this change in the curriculum and in this program. All organizations and anybody have been invited to have input. I think what we need to hear now before this thing is finally decided, is from the people that have been working on this for two years; teachers and curriculum people to tell us why that is devised. I have read through that material. I am not a professional educator, but I see a great deal of value, and I am not convinced in my own mind that that is going to require all that much paper work. Somebody needs to convince me, and the people who devised that system and devised that program now, as Mr. English suggested, need to come to us and tell us why this is the way to do it.

Mr. Thompson - I don't believe any of the teachers here are against having an accountability program. For example, the math could actually be very easily set up and very easily evaluated and could take in some very simple procedures without two years of study. This particular program wasn't even shown to the schools until after it was finalized. The first I saw of this program was after it had already been finalized and there would be no changes to it. So in that sense, if we had teacher input, my building, at least, was not aware of it. Dr. Start - You are here because you don't like that program. You have been here before and you know very well that this Board changes its mind repeatedly. There is no program that is cast in stone. This is our approach. This is what our Curriculum Department has developed in cooperation with all kinds of input from our teachers. I don't know if you were involved. If this is not workable, we are quite willing to

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HEARINGS contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Dr. Start cont'd

listen to you, but we have to do something. change our minds.

If this is the wrong thing to do, we will

Mr. English - What I said earlier about the transcript applies to Mr. Thompson's remarks too. I would like to know about those textbooks. If we are locking in on a particular textbook and that is a good deal, then I want to know why it is and how we came to use that textbook (Addison-Wesley) anyway. I would assume that we had the textbook committee and it did its work. Mrs. Hill - With new adoptions, I can't imagine one system being locked in that much. I agree that we need to hear about this.

ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #2$ 6 Adj ournment

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved theJ^Z^day of October, 1977*

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A DISCUSSION MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, AT 7:30 A.M.

PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member Mrs. Freddye Williams, Member

Dr. Start called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that all of the Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS

Dr. Start called on Mrs. Mary Hepp, President, Association of Classroom Teachers, who had registered to address the Board. Mrs. Hepp inquired regarding a response from the Board to the inquiries about the paper work and accountability program which were presented by teachers at the last meeting of :the Board.

Dr. Start replied: A significant amount of staff time is required to respond to those issues, and I think most of that information is going to come to us at the meeting on October 10. Dr. Smith - We hope to have it completed by then. Members of the Board were supplied with copies of the Goals and Objectives materials which include an outline of the forms and all of that. Also, copies of the transcript of the hearings at last Monday evening's meeting have been prepared and sent to members of the Board, as well as members of the instructional staff have copies of that and are preparing responses. The responses will be submitted in written form.

Dr. Start - We have scheduled a three-day workshop on Growth and Development. This workshop is scheduled for the third week in October and we have had some discussion about the workshop as it involves the individual members of the Board. It is scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. In light of our previous discussion, this time frame certainly was not particularly compatible with an opportunity for members of the Board to participate. I have been talking to Mr. (Dan) Marker (Coordinator, Human Relations) an*d Dr/ Smith about this, and the intent or goal of this three-day workshop is not so much to deal with the issues of interpersonal relationships in working together, as much as it is an individual personal growth and development workshop. There has been about 85% response within the staff to the invitations to this workshop. The facility has been engaged and of course the facilitators have been engaged, and I would recommend that we go ahead with this workshop and not have that be intended primarily for the Board at this point but for the staff, and subsequently come back later in the year with a workshop that is intended for Board participation. It seems almost impossible at this point to change the time or the design of that three-day workshop, and everybody realizes that many of the Board members will not be able to participate in a full three-day program. I suggested to Dr. Smith and Mr. Marker that we design a subsequent workshop involving staff and Board with maybe a weekend type of program. Mr. English - Are you talking about another workshop in which we bring in the same expert as this time?

Dr. Start - Either that or by this time there would be members of our staff who will have been through a workshop like this twice and might feel confident that they would be able to manage it.

Mr. English - I understand that we might be paying maybe $300 a day or something for this man to come in. It seems to me that we ought to tryâ&#x2013; and economize as much as possible. I would much prefer that the Board receive the information straight from the expert, quote. There are always changes as information comes down. As others listen they may receive one message that the expert didn't really intend. I understood that principals also have state meetings of their own just as the teachers have meetings during this time. Certainly, if I were a principal and my chief says that we are going

Remarks Dr. Start - In re Human Relations Workshop

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Mr. English cont'd

to have this and it sure would be good if you are going to he there, I am going to he there. If the principals are having state meetings, as I understand that they, normally do have, then that means our principals are not going to he very visible in their state association anymore. I don't think that is really a very healthy situation, because our people provide leadership here. As far as being able to reschedule something, this is 19 days away, and I believe that we could change any plans that we have when you are talking about this kind of expense. I really would like to see us go ahead and ask the administration to reschedule this workshop at a different time. This is not something that is so urgent, that has to be done within 19 days. I would think that we could easily reschedule this person to come in here at another time that would be more convenient for Board Members and possibly even more convenient for some of the administrators who are now being invited to attend this meeting. Mrs. Potts - Do we have information as to how many of the principals are going to be able to attend? That was considered as an important component of the workshop.

Dr. Smith - The principals will be involved, as I understand, in the Activities Association during a portion of the meeting. As you know, the meeting scheduled for October 20 and 21 is an Oklahoma Education Association meeting. Primarily, the other professional organizations do meet during part of this time. The principals that will be engaged in the Activities Association have been advised that they can attend those activities in the same manner as the Board Members were advised, and then attend the workshops when they can. Central Office staff members would be available. Certainly there is no intent to say that the Board Members are not welcome and the workshop is not of importance enough for Board Members to attend. It was set up as a personal growth and development program; however, in lieu of the group process, it is a skills kind of development program. There would be some advantages for Board Members and staff members to be involved together. As I recall, when we were talking in a premeeting conference at an earlier date, we were trying to get weekends when everyone was available and could participate, and this was a difficulty also. We would be happy to try again to work around dates that we might be able to reach agreement on and see if we could get the consultant here at a time when it is the desire of the Board to do that. Mr. (Arthur) Hill - When we talk about changing the date of this three-day workshop, what kind of time frame are we talking about? Are we talking about November, December or February?

Dr. Start - I can't answer that question. I think it depends on a football schedule if one is talking about weekends, and if you are talking about that you are obviously into December. The second consideration would be the time frame for the scheduling of the consultant that we had asked to lead this workshop. So I would suspect' that if it were postponed, we are looking at some date past December. Mr. (Arthur) Hill - One of the reasons that I asked is that part of your Board is up for reelection, and to go ahead and conduct this workshop with a far possibility that these people may not be on, it would again be a waste of money. If you brought any new people on, you would have to be going through the same process in February or March. Dr. Start - I would assume that if it were to be rescheduled, it would be open again to many participants of our administrative staff, principals and Board Members, like it was this time. The problem was the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday scheduling. Mr. (Arthur) Hill - If we are going to spend a lot of money on a training session like this that is supposed to be more or less for some benefit of the Board, let's go in that direction. Let's make sure that we are all there. So the schedule would have to be centered around our schedules. Mrs. Potts - Part of the original design was to plan on a return of one day, and the reason for that was the feeling that oftentimes in workshops people come across with some really strong ideas of changing their mode of operation; as the result, improving on the whole system that they operate under, and then they meet roadblocks along the way and get discouraged, and the effects of the workshop begin to dwindle away, and where a return has been planned and the groups who are participating in the workshop know that everyone there is going to be expected to be a part of a one-day wrap-up to see how things have worked out, what have been the problems in working out what they learned from the workshop and the effects can be much more far-reaching. My thought there is that there might be a possibility of planning such a return day, being sure to set that day to where all Board Members are in attendance. I do feel that there is some advantage in having this in the fall as opposed to next year, and there is no one who would rather have all of the Board Members a part of this than myself. But we are talking about a number of people who are going to be effecting the policies we make and we feel will be benefiting by this kind of a workshop. And there is considerable possibility of benefit this semester by it taking place this fall as opposed to in February, after possibly an election which involves three Board Members compared to the total group which I believe was HO or more people.

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Mr. English - I think it is important that we note here that what we have been told then is that we have a come and go affair for some people, and these happen to be the leaders of our principals, obviously, if they are active in the association in a leadership role. I don't think that we recommend to our students out there that they just drop into class, occasionally, whenever they can make it. We don't teach that way. I don't think this gives this kind of a workshop very much priority-when you do that. I think we really want all of these people to be there. I think we as a Board should be there. I am more inclined to think of a December meeting. It would be after football season. You could take the 3rd or the 10th of December, which would be early enough before the Christmas holidays. A one-day wrap-up would simply be of little value to me as a Board Member to go in and sit down at something that I didn't know anything about and see a wrap-up on it. If we are going to say that human relations is a high priority of the Board and this workshop is important, then we as a Board are going to want to be there, and it should be scheduled at a time when we as a Board can be there. We as Board Members would be making sacrifices to be there on a weekend, and certainly the administrators would also be making a sacrifice to be there on a weekend, but I think that would be a very healthy thing for both groups to be making sacrifices. Dr. Start - Would it be okay if we just took a vote?

Mrs. Williams - I am going to vote for a postponement, but an early postponement, because I think the earlier we get along with this show, the better. I would like for them to consider some evenings perhaps. I do feel that the interaction with all that it was planned for is very important to all of us. Perhaps it could be planned earlier than December by entertaining some weekends and evenings after four o'clock for our Board Members.

Mrs. Potts - I move that this meeting (Human Relations Workshop) be postponed provided it can be arranged at a date no later than early December. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Second. Members of the Board continued the discussion for the rescheduling of the workshop. It was expressed again that some consideration be given to evening meetings.

R. #257 Motion to Reschedule Human Relations Workshop

On roll call , Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith inquired: Could we have some dates for us to try to work around when we contact our consultant, or shall we get the dates that he is available and then see what dates you can make? Dr. Start - I think the latter, Dr. Smith.

NEW BUSINESS

Consideration of. Election of Vice President of the Board â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘* Dr. Start suggested a procedure for election of Vice President of the Board, whereby each member would write their nomination on a slip of paper and submit it to the Clerk.

After a brief discussion, the Board appeared to be in agreement with the procedure as presented.

As directed by the President, the Clerk of the Board collected the written nominations and read the results as follows: four nominations for Mrs. Freddye Williams and two for Mr. Floyd Donwerth.

Mr. Donwerth suggested that his name be withdrawn from the nominations, which would complete the election process for a Vice President. However, Dr. Start ruled such a method as unacceptable by the Chair and called for a motion that would provide for a vote to select a Vice President. A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts that Mrs. Freddye Williams be elected as Vice President of the Board.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye;' Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams abstained; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried and Mrs. Williams had been elected to be the Vice President of the Board of Education. Dr. Start also extended congratulations to Mrs. Williams.

R. #258 Election of Vice President

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 - CONT’D

DISCUSSION

- Insurance Risk Management Study-

Dr. Smith - During the 1976-77 school year we entered into a working agreement with Marsh & McLennan insurance consultants to analyze and to review the insurance program of the Oklahoma City Public School System. In mid-June we received a report from Marsh & McLennan with a statement that there were two policies that were not available to them at that time and upon receipt of those they would review, analyze those, and. submit then an amendment or supplement to the report. In mid-September they submitted the supplementary copies. The original report and the supplement have been provided to members of the Board. Following the receipt of the initial report, members of my staff met with representatives of Marsh & McLennan to discuss the report at that date. The representatives of the firm have agreed to meet this morning to present an overview of their study, their findings, and then open up for discussion with members of the Board on any aspect of the study and any aspect of the insurance program. Dr. Smith then presented Mr. James Miller, representative of Marsh & McLennan. Other representatives of the firm present were Mr. John Elder, Mr. Stephen McElroy, Mr. Jack Whiteley, and Mr. Lloyd Moxley. Mr. Miller and the representaives gave an overview of the Insurance Risk Management Study Report which had been submitted to members of the Board. Discussion by representatives and members of the Board included the insurance coverages, premiums involved, statistical evaluation of losses, use of Independent Insurance Agents as insurance representatives, workers' compensation, administration of the insurance program by the District, utilization of the Safety Coordinator, liability on school buses, etc., and other items included in the report.

The consulting representatives responded to questions and comments by members of the Board. (A complete transcription of the discussion is on file in the Clerk's office.)

At 9:05 a.m., Mrs. Potts departed the meeting. i'or Consideration it Next Meeting )f the Board

Mr. English - To get the process started on these recommendations, I would move that the Board accept and adopt the recommendations of the consulting firm and at the same time ask that the administration then review those recommendations and make their comments within two weeks. Dr. Start - Could I ask you to perfect your motion to remove the word "adopt"? Because I think that really what you are asking is that we accept the recommendations and ask the staff to come back to us with their specific recommendations for us to adopt.

Mr. English - No, my motion is to adopt, and then it would be on the table for the time until the administration came back, and then the motion would be on adopting the recommendations. And then if somebody wants to come in after receiving the comments from the administration, they can make an amendment to that motion to delete a certain recommendation of the report. Mrs. Williams - Second. • x Dr. Start - This will be laid on the table for two weeks until everybody gets a chance to review and see if there is any part of these which we do not wish to adopt. Mr. English - The target date is the 10th of October.

Remarks Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith - I have expressed to Mr. Miller and his coworkers previously, but I would like to again extend my commendations to them for an excellent report. I am extremely pleased with the report, generally. I believe it was found that this school district has had good insurance coverage. I think it was found that the Independent Insurance Agents Association has been providing a good service to us. I think there have been recommendations made in areas where we can improve the program, and I was going to say, the staff based on these findings and recommendations and working further with Mr. Miller and others will be coming back with the proposed revisions, changes and alterations, etc., but I think now with this, I might just raise the question October 10 is your meeting scheduled for North Highland; do you want to consider it at that particular meeting?

Dr. Start - Does anybody object? Hearing no objection, that is the way it will be. I would just ditto what Dr. Smith just said. With a three quarter of a million dollar investment,<£• think a need for periodic appraisal of this kind of expenditure is indicated and we appreciate very much the professional manner in which it was carried out.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 - CONT'D

Dr. Start - The next meeting of the Board will he on October 3, and it will be in this building at 7 p.m.

Announc ement Dr. Start

ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was call, Mrs. (Betty) Hill Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted Start declared that the

made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start Voted aye. Dr. motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

Clerk Approved the / /

day of October, 1977.

R. #259 Adj ournment

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1977, AT 7 P.M.

PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President. Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

ABSENT:

Paul English, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Donald H. Ladd, Treasurer; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron, professional and employee groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mr. Donwerth gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Dr. Start welcomed all of the visitors present and announced that the next meeting of the Board, October 10, 1977 at. 7 p.m., would be a discussion meeting at North Highland Fifth Year Center, and invited everyone to attend.

Visitors Welcomed

Dr. Smith introduced and welcomed to the meeting 26 students from the Saudi Arabian School of Administrators, University of Oklahoma, and their instructors, Maurice Schade, Gary Garrison and Charles Foster.

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

HEARINGS

Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who gave preliminary remarks regarding Ms. Louanne Ward, Teacher, John Marshall High School, having been selected as Employee of the Month.

Dr. Smith presented to Ms. Ward on behalf of the Board of Education and the Association of All School Personnel a Certificate of Recognition. Ms. Ward responded.

Dr. Start, referring to the large number of persons present, stated: The Chair is not naive enough to not realize why most of you are here this evening. I should like to remind those who have asked to speak to the Board of Article 1.3 of the Agreement between the Board of Education and Classified Personnel. I shall read this and I expect as the Chairman to follow this Procedural Agreement. "No person or persons representing the Laborers International Union of North America hereafter referred to as the Union, itp officers or members, shall bargain with the Board of Education either at the Board's meetings or by contacting individual Board Members concerning items being considered during the negotiations process." The Board of Education plans to abide by the mediation process implemented by the mediator in good faith to resolve the issues of the impasse. The mediator is here. The efforts are being made. If the mediator is unable to effect agreement between the parties, either party may call for fact-finding. I am sorry if some of you thought that some of your representatives could come before the Board of Education in initiating issues that are of proper concern of negotiations. Dr. Start proceeded with the agenda by calling for those persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Kenneth Paxton

(2)

Dorothy Holiman

(3)

Mike Barlow

(H)

Mary Hepp

(5)

Flora Cramer

Mr. Paxton and Ms. Holiman expressed concern for better salaries for support personnel.

Mr. Barlow's remarks were in regard to overcrowded classrooms. Ms. Hepp spoke on the exessive amount of paperwork which teachers feel they are burdened with.

Roll Call

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HEARINGS cont'd

Ms. Cramer's remarks were in regard to the need for better security around the schools, especially when activities are being held, and cited some incidents that occurred at a football game at one of the high schools.

To Mr. Paxton's remarks, Mr. Donwerth responded: If we could get all of these people from the support personnel department out before the Legislature with the same pleas that are made here, the mandates from the Legislature would be a lot higher than they have been, I am sure.

Dr. Start asked Dr. Smith to report briefly on class sizes. Dr. Smith - I don't have the exact figures before me; however, just prior to the beginning of this year, during the time we were allocating staff members, some 56 positions were created which were not chargeable against the staff allocation at the individual buildings. Since the beginning of school,, some 27 or 28 additional staff positions have been added to the various schools where the enrollment was such that there needed to be staff members added. The official class size report study will be coming soon from Computer Services, and we will then be working with building principals in making further adjustments. Dr. Start - The first meeting of the committee of teachers and administrators to study the class size problems that we are experiencing this year was September 15, 1977That committee is operational. They have begun their work, and the Board and the administrative staff are well aware of the issues and will work to resolve them to the best of our ability.

Mrs. Williams - In consideration of the class sizes, is there any emergency action where the size is so overloaded while the committee is meeting? Dr. Smith - That was what we were doing with the assignment of those 28 staff members; taking care of those emergencies.

Mrs. Williams - In addressing ourselves to Ms. Cramer, each one of us is hurt to hear of some of the behavior on our school grounds. I want to thank Ms. Cramer for coming. I can understand your heartbreak, and I assure you that I saw Dr. Smith writing as you were speaking, and I think that means action. Dr. Start - This Board of Education has firmly stated its position regarding the behavior of our student body. We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. We will not tolerate this kind of behavior in our school system to the best of our ability. We are a very violent society, and those parents that are with us tonight are a part also of that violent society. The children learn from we adults. And believe me, I stand in a position to know how violent our society really is. But let me assure you that this Board of Education will do everything within its power to stop this kind of behavior in school, out of school and after athletic contests, but we need your help. We need to know who is doing these things so that we can deal with them.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING â&#x20AC;˘

R. #260 Minutes Approved

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the Minutes of September 19, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Report - Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee

Dr. Start introduced Dr. Willis Wheat, Chairman, Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, who reported as follows:

This is a regular monthly report on the status of the activities of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee. As of now we have 50 committee members who are a part of the Long Range Planning Committee. There are two vacancies, and they are Board vacancies that do exist, and we would encourage those appointments to be made as soon as possible. We want, of course, and I know you want to have as many active citizens participating on this committee as possible, the full complement of the committee, and we would urge that those two vacancies be filled.

The steering committee which is composed of the chairman of the three subcommittees, along with the officers of the committee, make up the public relations committee too, or we have assumed at least a part of that responsibility. We are very pleased that you have employed Mr. James Quinn, who certainly in the opinion of our group, and we have met with him, is going to do a very fine job. We have talked with him about some of the positive programs that we would like to see put forth, and he has certainly agreed to take these into consideration and develop a long-range plan that will go in tandem with the planning of the Long Range Planning Committee. Specific activities of

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS cont'd

Dr. Wheat cont'd the committee have revolved around the work areas.

In terms of programming, the educational programming group have been studying the philosophical foundations of the process of learning or how students learn, the developmental process, and they have had meetings with specialists from the University of Oklahoma and Central State University on student development and how this comes about. Basically, they are attempting, first of all, to gain a knowledge of this process so that they might apply it to the programs that are at work in the Oklahoma City school system to see if we are at odds any place with the basic philosophical process of learning in the programs that we are offering. The second important activity of this subcommittee revolves around a need survey. There has been a special task force within the subcommittee preparing the survey, which will be mailed out this week to 880 parents who have children in the Oklahoma City school system. Of course, what we are attempting to find out here would be how well we are meeting the needs of the students from the parents' viewpoint. This covers the whole spectrum of the educational process.

Report - Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee cont'd

The facilities subcommittee has certainly had a major task. They set themselves a goal of visiting of the schools to inspect the physical facilities. I am pleased to report to you that that work will be completed this week. Basically, it is more than a visit. In their process of visiting, they are attempting to develop criteria of what would really be adequate facilities, so that in turn they can measure individual buildings with the standard criteria and they will use that as the basis of recommending facility improvements as an input, a part of the charge that you gave this committee. The student assignments group have been interviewing a cross section of principals and teachers and students to receive their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the Finger Plan. Finally, as a conclusion, we feel that we are at a point in time now where each one of these subcommittees, as well as the full committee, must invite, and indeed we must seek out as much input as we possibly can from sections of the community, of patrons, the people who are associated with the Oklahoma City school system. We are going to welcome that. We are going to try to use the news media in order to gain it so that we can get this valuable input before we take the next step. Basically, that is where we stand as of today.

Mrs. Williams commented: I think Dr. Wheat has done a good job of explaining so I can understand it. So I want to compliment Dr. Wheat and the members of that committee. ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of May 2, 1977 1.

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program.

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of June 27, 1977

Proposed settlement of interest rights - University Heights School Property.

Meeting of August 1, 1977 1.

Staff response - vending machines.

Meeting of August 29, 1977

Response to concerns related to Parents and Students Handbook for Middle and High Schools.

Meeting of September 19, 1977 1.

Response - Statements and Concerns presented in the Hearings section of the agenda.

Information to the Board

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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported: (1) Fabian Maternity Leave Case - In the judgment of the Fabian Maternity Leave Case, the payment procedures have been set up. As the state law requires, this judgment will be paid off in three equal lump sums. The payments can be made only after the taxes are collected from the levies assessed each year to meet the requirements of the judgment. So the first payment is expected to be made through the Federal Court Clerk' office in late February of 1978, and the other two payments will probably occur at the same time of the year and in the two following years.

(2) Motion for Order Amplifying Memorandum of Decision and Judgment - The motion that you were provided a copy of last week (Motion for Order Amplifying Memorandum of Decision and Judgment, relating to the election of a professional organization) is set to be heard on October 7, 1977 at 2 p.m.

Treasurer's Report

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report and requested th&t the Board approve payment of interest on nonpayable warrants that will be issued, until such time that taxes are collected to pay them.

Dr. Start - Do we not have a policy that states exactly how much interest we pay on nonpayable warrants? Mr. Ladd - No, we have a maximum amount of interest that we may pay. In the past we have agreed to a certain amount, depending on what is considered a market rate at the time. We have paid as much as 5%. However, last year we paid General rates are down a little bit now. We are earning a little less on our investment, so therefore we feel like we can pay a little less.

R. #261 Approval of Interest Rate for Nonpayable Warrants

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the request of the Treasurer (approval for payment of interest on nonpayable warrants, until such time that taxes are collected to pay them).

Mrs. Hill - What kind of time are we talking about before we will have this money?

Mr. Ladd - We will probably have some collections this year to pay a little of it back. Before we will get to pay it all back will be sometime in February. Taxes are usually collected sometime in the month of January, and sometimes as late as late February. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mirs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mir. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Comments Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - We have perhaps the largest audience we have had in a year. I was wondering if Dr. Smith or someone might in the course of the evening explain just what this means so our audience will know, and it even helps Board members.

Dr. Start - Mr^ Ladd, if we have invested $3,600,000.00 in liquidated investment, how does it happen tliat we don't have any interest on that investment under the Bond Fund? Mr. Ladd - When we first received our $5^5 million of Bond money it was immediately deposited into a 5% passbook savings. Since that time we have converted the bigger part of it into longer term Certificates of Deposit. So we cashed it in, put it into a checking account and then wrote checks back on it to the various banks for Certificates of Deposit. Dr. Start - Dr. Smith, would you like to explain why we have to pay interest on warrants? Dr. Smith - Our major source of income is derived from the ad valorem taxes or monies that we as taxpayers pay on our personal property as well as our real estate. That money begins being collected during the month of December and up through March when you may pay the second half of the balance. Some monies coming from state and other sources are also received; however, with much of our income coming at that time of the year, we are operating on the basis oflthat money coming in, and legally we can then issue nonpayable warrants. Really what that means is that we do not have the money in the bank to cover those warrants or your checks; however, the banks will honor them and we agree to pay them at this rate of from the date they hold them up until the date that they are called. At the time the Treasurer obtains money or cash, he can issue a call for those warrants. The interest stops and then he buys them back. R. #262 Reports Approved

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the. Attorney's and. Treasurer's Reports be approved as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded "by Mrs. Williams to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated in the agenda and as submitted by Dr. Smith during the meeting as follows:

R. #263 Professional Trips Approved

At School District Expense (a)

Kaye Teall, Meeting of Southern Educational Communications Association, Council on Instructional Communications, Nashville, Tennessee, October 11-1U, 1977. Expenses to be paid from Corporation of Public Broadcasting funds.

(b)

Velma Thompson, American Academy of Pediatrics Conference on School Health, New Haven, Connecticut, October 12-1H, 1977.

(c)

Thomas J. Smith, National Conference of Large City Superintendents, Long Beach, California, October 19-22, 1977-

(d)

Monica Sandoval, First Annual National Title VII Bilingual Education Management Institute, Washington, D. C., October 20-23, 1977- Expenses to be paid from Title VII Bilingual Project funds.

(e)

Betty Stone and Bobby Bighorse, Conference for Part A, Title IV Grantees, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October U-6, 1977- Expenses to be paid from Title IV funds.

At no Expense to the School District (f)

Clara C. Burchardt, Bilingual-Bicultural Conference, Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, Spain, October 17-28, 1977- Expenses to be paid by the Spanish National Government.

(g)

Martha Nell Dodson, Tour of Energy Facilities in Colorado, Arizona and Nevada, October 5-11, 1977â&#x20AC;˘ Expenses to be paid by West Associates.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill for approval of the Resolutions of Appreciation as follows: (a)

Mary McCord, Retired Teacher, deceased September 15, 1977-

(b)

Maxine Jenkins, Indian Aide, deceased August 20, 1977-

R. #26U Resolutions of Appreciation Approved

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith - We are requesting approval for the President of the Board and the Superintendent to sign the appropriate forms to submit for a CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973) Grant in the amount of $^2,U82.90. The project is designed to make our building safer and more accessible and usable by the physically handicapped. The project includes building access ranps, retaining rails; widening some doorways, etc. It would mean the employment of eight currently unemployed persons, helping in the process to develop marketable job skills with these eight persons. There would be two painter helpers, two plumber helpers, two carpenter helpers, and two general helpers for a six-month program with all expenses of this being paid from the CETA funds.

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts to authorize the President of the Board and the Superintendent to execute necessary documents and submit application for the following Grant: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of :1973 (CETA). On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Mrs. Williams commented: I wish to commend our staff for being on top of this situation and perhaps they can look a little deeper to help some more problems since CETA seems to have a lot of money.

R. #265 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents, etc., for Grant

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd Information to the Board

Dr. Smith reported: (1) Exit Doors in School Buildings - You will recall that at the meeting of the Board last Friday morning, Mr. Lloyd Moxley made a statement about possible chained exit doors in our school buildings. Immediately following the Board meeting we. began an investigation. It was found that the statement was brought about as the result of a conference between Mr. Moxley and Ms. (Maxine) Dozier, our Safety Coordinator. During this conference it was just mentioned that one of the universal problems related to safety of pupils was the chaining of exit'doors for crowd control. Ms. Dozier reported that the only facility toured by the two was the Service Center. She further states that at the time of their conference she had not seen any chained doors during the time that those buildings were being occupied. Since that time she has visited a number of school buildings and during this process has found only one school in which the doors were chained and locked during school hours. That was brought to the immediate attention of the principal and the head custodian. The chain was immediately removed. In Ms. Dozier's opinion, this was probably just an oversight, the reason the door had not previously been unlocked. In our checking since Friday morning, we have been unable to locate any buildings or find any instances where we have chained doors during school hours. There will be a memorandum sent out to all principals and custodial staffs reminding them to refrain from chaining and locking those doors during any period of time when the school building is occupied. (2) Human Relations Workshop - The decision has been made to see if Mr. James Ballard can be here on December 9-HÂť 1977 to conduct the Professional, Personal Growth and Development Workshop. We had initially scheduled this for the 19th, 20th and 21st of October. We will be trying to change that now to December 9Âť 10 and 11. PERSONNEL REPORT

R. #266 Personnel Approved

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations listed be approved. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. (Personnel Listings - Pages ^77-^98.)

PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING R. #26?Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of September payrolls and authorization of October payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for September 16-27, 1977On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Purchasing

R. #268 Approval of Purchasing Items

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve Purchasing Items 1 through 7 as follows:

Permission to Continue Maintenance Agreement Permission to continue an annual maintenance agreement (July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978) for phonic ear equipment used in the hearing impaired programs (65 units at an annual rate of $60.00 per unit) from HC Electronics, Inc. This purchase in the amount of $3,900.00 is to be charged to Account G 7^0.03.

Purchase of Paper Purchase of paper for. 3M VQC III Copier for use by Capitol Hill, Southeast, Star Spencer, Jefferson, Eisenhower, Hoover and Moon from R. K. Black, Inc., which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $2,560.00 to be charged to Account G 2)i0.07. !

Purchase of Asphalt Purchase of asphalt (approximately H00 tons) for use by the Maintenance Department from Vinsonite Sales Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $H,776.00 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05-

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Purchasing cont'd

Purchase of Filters Purchase of filters for use hy the Maintenance Department from Federal Corporation which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $3,818.80 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

R. #268 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Purchase of Printing Supplies Purchase of printing supplies (developer and toner) for use by the Graphics Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

Bill Jackson Business Products ABM/Ansley Business Materials

$ 550.00 ______ 5^-0.00

Total

1,090.00

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 130.16. 6.

Permission to Purchase Ovens Permission to purchase two (2) double ovens from Peerless Hotel Supply for use at Ridgeview and Northwest Classen cafeterias. This purchase in the amount of $^,890.^6 is to be charged to the Central Food Service Account.

Purchase of CopierPurchase of a copier (3 M Model, VQC III) for use by Jefferson School from R. K. Black, Inc. This purchase in the amount of $1,130.00 is to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None . NEW BUSINESS

None. Dr. Start - Mr. Ladd, would you tell our audience what our general operating budget is for this year? â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. Ladd - I don't have it with me, but as I recall it is around $i+5 million to $U8 million. Our payroll, including payroll taxes, Social Security, etc., run about $7 million a month. Bills will run somewhere in the neighborhood of $500,000.00 to $600,000.00 per month. Dr. Start - Dr. Smith, will you tell our audience how many employees we have in the district and how many buildings we operate? Dr. Smith - We have 100 facilities utilized for school purposes. 1+500 to 1+600 employees included, both part and full-time.

We have approximately

Dr. Start - And what percent of our operating budget is spent on salaries?

Dr. Smith - Something over 80% for total salaries out of the operating budget goes to salaries. Later in the meeting, in referring to the previous statement, Dr. Smith stated: As a bit of explanation or clarification, I mentioned that 80% of the General Fund Operating Budget goes into salaries, but we also have a number of other funds, the Building Levy, the Food Service, and some 16 to 20 other programs also with a major portion of that going into salaries and many of the support personnel are included in that. All of the Building Levy, for example, will be support personnel.

Mrs. Williams - And the taxes of those that don't live in our district, guess where they go?

Dr. Start - We are very proud of the patrons of the Oklahoma City District. taxing themselves to the maximum degree by law.

They are

Inquiries Dr. Start

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 197T - CONT'D

Inquiry Mr. Donwerth

Mr. Donwerth - Dr. Smith, are we the only district in the state that you know of that is still following the Accountability Program that was started four years ago? Dr. Smith - No, there are other districts that still have the Accountability Program. I think what you are referring to is that it is no longer required by the state as the program was implemented four years ago.

Mr. Donwerth - The problem that we seem to have with this, and it is bearing kind of heavy on me; I visited with a number of the schools, with the teachers and the building administrators, and both groups, some of which belong to neither of the organizations that are vying for the bargaining rights for the certified personnel, and I find that they are extremely overloaded with paperwork. I don't know what it is going to take. I don't know if we are going to have to declare a moratorium on the accountability until we do further study on it, or what we are going to have to do. I know that school has been going on for a month now, and that our employees are spending too much time on forms and paperwork to do the job necessary to teach children in our system, and that is what we are in business for. I don't feel like I could make a motion tonight without the entire Board here to request a moratorium, because I think all Board members would have to be present in order for us to vote on it. We have agreed not to make any motions and bring anything up at the away meeting that we are going to have at North Highland next week, which throws us two more weeks before we can even consider it, and then we have to make a motion that lays on the agenda until the next regular meeting, and then we are a month further along before we can do anything. I do feel like we need some kind of relief from this demon that we have on all of our employees that is just eating them up, and that is this excess paperwork. I do feel like it is important and we do need to do something.

ADJOURNMENT R. #269 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST:

Clerk Approved the

day of October, 1977-

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT’D

TERMINATIONS Major Classes of Terminations: 1.

Voluntary Resignation

a. Changing employment b. Leaving Oklahoma City Area c. Early Retirement d. Personal Reasons e. No reason given

2. Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment j

Termination from leave of isence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position j Deceased Abandoned position

a. b. c. d. e. f.

I I

PERSONNEL NAME

-■ ; i

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Akre, Elizabeth Anderson, Constance

Armstrong, Zonia Armstrong, Zonia Brandt, Jay

Brown, Charles Buckles, Rhonda

Burnett, D'Angelo

Cherry, Carolyn Dewberry. Menttory Domer, Judy

Fields, Denyvetta

Glover, Saundra Goodwin, Marilyn

Employments

Annual

•

Western Village Primary

8-29-77

Hawthorne Primary

5-27-77

Classen i T. Bilingual

8-06-77

Nguven. Nguvet

Jackson i T. Bilingual

8-06-77

Bowlin, Carol

Edwards Intermediate

5-27-77

Northwest Science

9-02-77

Van Buren Intermediate

8-12-77

Willow Brook Primary

8-17-77

Marshall Latin

5-27-77

Roosevelt EMH

Rancho Kindergarten

8-11-77

Markell, Dorothy

Marshall Librarian

8-11-77

Adams Primary

Oakridge Primary

lb 4a

•

1 - IU - Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana 2 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

Snomer, La Rita

$ 0528.

M.A. IU

9241.

10161.

8-26-77

Classen Bilingual

B.A. CSU

9-01-77

Jackson Bilingual

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Van Buren Intermediate

■

8-15-77 0

8-22-77

Rancho Kindergarten

B.S. CSU

8-29-77

Marshall Librarian

9241.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Adams Primary

10001.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Oakridge Primary

9241.

B.S. STSU

Mustiful, Glin

10671.

8-19-77

Holder. Roxanne

8-01-77

Lawson. Pam

3 - STSU - Southwest Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3/1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Greenwood, Mary Hancock, Sherrill Harris, Diane

Holloway, Cal

Jackson, Rosie Jones, Elbert

Jones, Gwen

Kessler, Michael Knight, Dixie

Mitchell, Janis Murdock, Marylin

Murphy, Nova A. Myers, Dorothy

Owens, Linda

Employments

Annual

Lira, Nancy

$ 9241.

B.A. CSU

Taft Counselor

8-12-77

Grants Management Asst. Coord. Ind. Ed

8-12-77

Taft Physical Education

8-17-77

Marshall Social Studies

8-18-77

Polk, Intermediate

8-28-77

Sequoyah Principal

8-31-77

Lincoln Intermediate

8-24-77

Northwest German/French

8-01-77

Buchanan, James

9241.

Page-Woodson Intermediate

7-01-77

Carter, June

9241.

Lower, Doris

Little, Joanne

Curriculum .Learning Ctr. Cons.

Taft

8-22-77

B.A. CSU

8-22-77

Northwest German/French

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Page-Woodson Intermediate

10888.

M. Ed. CSU

8-24-77

Stonegate Kindergarten

10321.

B.S, CSU

8-22-77

Parmelee Int erme di at e

8-19-77

Stonegate Kindergarten

5-27-77

Guidance Services Counselor

8-19-77

Parmelee Intermediate

5-27-77

Edgemere L.D.

5-27-77

1 - CSU - California State University - Long Beach, California 2 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations Parker, Sharon Patton, Betty

Pignone, Marianne Quinn, Willie Reynolds, Sandra

Rice, Pamela Rock, Deanna

Senter, Margaret Shanbour, Kamal Smith, Carmeleta

Stringfield, Dora Willey, Bonnie Williams, Norris

Woosley, Ellen

Employments

Annual

$ 10161.

B.A. UW

Cap. Hill M/Jackson EMH -~-l.

5-27-77

Webster Math

5-27-77

King Reading

8-18-77

Eisenhower Science

8-09-77

Hillschafer, Marie

Eisenhower L.D.

8-19-77

Lawson, Janne

9703.

Rogers Science

Harding L.D.

Robinett, Linda

Northwest Business

5-27-77

Grant Biology

8-10-77

Rollins, Wanda

Jefferson Home Economics

5-27-77

Guidance Services Counselor

8-11-77

Northeast Math

8-22-77

Grant Social Studies

5-27-77

Douglass Math

8-08-77

8-22-77

Eisenhower Math

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Eisenhower L.D.

9703.

B.A. CSU

8-25-77

Harding EMH

9528.

M. Ed. PSU

8-23-77

Grant Science

. 3=

8-29-77 3

5-27-77

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - UW - University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

1 3 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

PERSONNEL NAME

'--------------------

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Young, Jeff

Star Spencer IMH

9-02-77

Employments

Annual

Daniels, Stanley

$10501.

B.S. CSU

9-06-77

Star Spencer EMH

Geer, Kenneth

Anderson, Bruce

9241.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill Middle Social Studies/Sci.

Martin, Virginia

Badgett, Cheryl

10001.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Westwood Bilingual

Lovom, Janet

Bennett, Sandra

9241.

B.A. UT

8-22-77

Adult Education Science

Bowie, Norva

B.S. Langston

8-22-77

Oakridge Reading

Acuff, Rhonda

Brace, Mary

9241.

B.S. MSC

8-22-77

Telstar Reading

James, Oneta

Brewer, James

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Burbank Intermediate

Mitchell, Ann

Broadfoot, Patricia

4620.50

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

West Nichols Hills i T. Kindergarten

Mills, Jeannie

Brown, Toby

9241.

B.S. OCU

8-22-77

Wheeler Primary

Pugh, John

Calvert, Sidney

9241.

B.S. ECSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Coach/Social Studies

Stone, Janelle

Cappo, Carol

10683.

M.S. OU

8-22-77

Guidance Services ESAA Counselor 4

Dixon, Alice

Carter, Anna.

10501

B.S. TU

8-22-77

Parker EMH

Vinson, Linda

Clifton, Deborah

10001.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer Art

ASSIGNMENT

3 - MSC - Mansfield State College - Mansfield Pennsylvania 4 - ESSA - Emergency School Aid Act

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - UT - University of Toledo - Toledo, Ohio NAME

10001.

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT1

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Employments

Annual

Richardson, Deborah

Echols, Dorothy

$11493.

Howell, Pamela

Eddins, Antoinette

Hagy, Joanne

Esteban, Yvonne

Thomnson, Jean

Frish. Barbara

Kilman, Mary

Gatewood, Cynthia

Franklin, Ellise

Gibson, Tina

Hegeman, James

Grav. Dale

Lothan, George

Daniels, Freida

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Buchanan Primary

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Riverside Intermediate

9241.

B.S. occ

8-22-77

Douglass Math

10671.

B.S. CSU

S-08-77

Curriculum L/C Resource Spec.

9703.

M. Ed. TCU 1

8-24-77

Arthur L.D.

9703.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Eisenhower L.D.

10001.

B.A. OU

8-22-77

Rogers Language Arts

Hodges, Deana

9703.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Rogers EMH

Jones, Juanette

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Oakridge Kindergarten

10161,

B.A. OBU

8-22-77

Marshall Coach/Social Studies

B.A. OCC

8-22-77

Mark Twain Intermediate

McIntire, Angus

Longstreth, Mike

Parker, Portia

Minter, Steven

â&#x2013;

12998.

B.S. SCSC

8-08-77

Instruction Division Resource Invol. Spec.;

Park. Sandra

9701.

B.S. UH

9-06-77

Culbertson IMH

Pershall, Sheila

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Northeast Physical Education

Nicholson, Patrisha

Harris, Kathleen

Lowery, Diane 1 - TCU - Texas Christian University - Ft. Worth, Texas 2 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities 3 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

4 - SCSC - Southwest Missouri State College - Springfield Missouri 5 - UH - University of Hawaii - Honolulu, Hawaii

H80

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 197T - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

~ SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

sj EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Employments

Annual

Fowler, Barbara

Rhodes, Pamela

$ 9703.

B.S. OCC

Prickett, Jacquelyn

Rodden, Deborah

10001.

B.A. SUNY

Thomas, Marsha

Sawyers, Martha

D'Angelo, Burnett

8-22-77

Dunbar EMH

8-22-77

Douglass Language Arts

9528.

M. Ed. UH 3

8-22-77

Rancho Primary

Simpson, Brenda

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-24-77

Willow Brook Intermediate

Armstrong, Barbara

Skinner, Sharon

11008.

B.S. SMSC

8-22-77

Buchanan Primary

Cook, Linda

Smith, Debra

9241.

B.S. UM

8-22-77

Jackson Arts and Crafts

Jordan. Denise

Sneed, Susan

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Hayes Reading

Fields. Chris

Stone, Nickl

9703.

B.S. CSU

8-26-77

King/Garden Oaks EMH

Oliver, Steve

Stumpff, Clifford

9241.

B.A. NYSUC

8-23-77

Douglass Science

Evans, Saundra

Wallace, Donna

11008.

B.A. TC

8-22-77

North Highland Reading

Cameron, Janet

Williams, Fern

9241.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Prairie Queen Reading

Hazeldine, Patricia

Williams, Katheryn

9703.

B.S. NMSU

8-22-77

Star Spencer L.D.

Burney, Sandra

Williams. Terrill

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Eugene Field Reading

1 - EMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - SUNY - State Univ, of N.Y. - Cortland, N.Y. 3 - UH - University of Houston - Houston, Texas

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

4 - SMSG - Southwest Mo. State College - Springfield, Mo. 5 - UM - University of Missouri - Columbia, Mb. 6 - NYSUC - N.Y. State Univ. College - Buffalo, N.Y. EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME â&#x20AC;¢

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

7 - TC - Transylvania College Lexington, Ky. 8 - NMSU - Northeast Mo. State Univ. Kirksville, Mo.

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Transfers

Employments

Annual

Flores, Judith

Baker, Deborah

$10492.

M.A. OU

Tipton, Jane

Buckley, Pauline

9241.

B.A. MC

Larson, Betty

Bums, Merna

9241.

Turner, Lory

Burton, Carol

Sadberry, Novella

8-25-77

Capitol Hill Middle Bilingual

8-22-77

Spencer Primary

B.A. CSU

8-24-77

Horace Mann Reading

9241.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Longfellow Intermediate

Chambers, Thelma

9241.

B.S. AAMU

8-29-77

Longfellow Intermediate

King, Eva

Doake, Myrion

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Columbus Primary

McDaniels, Juanita

Durham, Gail

10491.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Douglass Vocational Education

Gregory, Becky

Edwards, Elva

12095.

M. Ed. SESU

8-22-77

Guidance Services ESAA Counselor

Chesher, Grayford

Givens. Robert

9241.

B.S. Langston

8-31-77

Moon Industrial Arts

McCullough, Gayle

Griffin, Teresa

9241.

B.S. BNC

9-06-77

Edgemere Reading

Gad, Sangeeta

Grimes, Suzanne

10492.

M. Ed. CSU

8-24-77

Orchard Park Math

Ryan, Helena

Hunt, Cynthia

9703.

B.S. TWU

8-22-77

Rancho Multi-handicapped

Thomas, Diane

Jeffries, Charlyn

4851.50

B.S. CSU

8-30-77

Oakridge i T. L.D.

Kimery, Rayford

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Coach/Social Studies

1 Poindexter, Prinson

1 - MC - Mundelein College - Chicago, Ill. 2 - AAMU - Alabama A&M University - Normal, Alabama

3 - ESAA - Emergency School Aid Act 4 _ TWU - Texas Woman's University - Denton, Texas 5 - L.D. - Learning Disabilities

;

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| Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT -

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Transfers

Employments

Annual

Jones, Judy

Long, Madelyn

$12095.

Hardesty, Bernadette

Martinez, Gwenda

Clifton, Betty

Mills, Linda

Quintane, Rita

Morgan. Marianne

Tillman, Larecia

Nealy, Richard

Sparger, Taeko

Riley. Gerald

Ceasar, Jeanette

Shaffer. Pamela

9241.

Fein, Jack

Smethers, Kathie

Kelson, Minette

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Guidance Services Elementary Counselor

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Moon Math

10321.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Parmelee Intermediate

9241.

B.S. CSU

8-22-77

Bodine Primary

11732.

M. Ed. CSU

8-18-77

School Comm. Rel. Human Relations Spec.

12344.

M. Ed. OU

8-26-77

Douglass Art

B.S. OSU

8-26-77

Webster Math/Science

9241.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Dewey/Culbertson Kindergarten

Van Wagoner, Rachel

9703.

B.S. PSU

8-22-77

Johnson/Quail Creek Special Education

Curry, Dorothy

Young, Patricia

9241.

B.A. SDSC

8-22-77

Moon Social Studies

Mitchell, Barbara

Piscitello, Mary

1261(5.

M.S. SCSC

8-15-77

Techni cal .Services Research. Associate

Ceasar, Jeannette

11281.

M.S. MERIT

8-22-77

Marshall Math/Science

Jones, Linda

10778.

M. Ed. CSU

8-16-77

Star Spencer Voc.- Child Care

Additional Allocations

1 - SDSC - San Diego State College - San Diego, California 2 - SCSC - Southern Conn. State College - New Haven, Conn. ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Employments

â&#x20AC;¢

Additional Allocations Kusik, Lanita

McAvoy, Theresa

$ 9703.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Pupil Services Speech Therapy

10826.

M.A. OSU

8-22-77

Pupil Services Speech Therapy

Miller. Brenda

9528

M.A.T. UC 1

8-22-77

Personnel Math

Mines. Linda

5246.

M. Ed. CSU

8-22-77

Classen i T. Humanities

10161.

B.S. OSU

8-30-77

Taft Reading

Drescher. Juanita

9528.

B.S. UT

8-22-77

Star Spencer Learning Center

Love. Janice

9241.

B.S. Langston

8-22-77

Parker Learning Center

Saxton. Jerra

9241.

B.A. OBU

8-22-77

Telstar Learning Center

Sheldon, Sharon

11008.

B.S. OU

8-26-77

Star Spencer Learning Center

Steegleder, Juanita :

10654.

B.S. OSU

8-22-77

Rockwood Learning Center

Stewart, Janine

Title I Added Positions

1 - UC - University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 2 - UT - University of Texas - Austin, Texas

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 19T7 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Employments

-Annual

Leaves of Absence Parental Leave Hoover Language Arts

Cogburn, Sharon

Jackson

Lackev. Yvonne

8-10-77

Abel. Gina

$ 9241.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Hoover Language Arts

8-28-77

Arts

Professional Leave

Grant Social Studies

Brown, Evelyn

8-12-77

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations Brown, Renay

Douglas, Mildred Grimmer, Deborah

Heil, Rebecca

Page-Woodson L.C.I.A.

Parker L.C.I.A.

5-27-77

Wilson L.C.I.A.

5-27-77

King L.C.I.A.

8-05-77

5-27-77

1 - L.C.I.A. - Learning Center Instructional Associate

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations Hollier, Cynthia

Employments

Monthly

$ 417.

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr.

5-27-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

8-17-77

Garrison, Terry

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr.

5-27-77

Kingsley, Donna

Classen Student Advisor

9-09-77

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr.

5-27-77

Adult Education LPN Instructor

.....

8-29-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

833.58

8-22-77

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr.

Maguffee, Vernita

809.66

8-29-77

Adult Education LPN Instructor

Tonemah, William

Bartmess. Mattie

417.

8-25-77

Grants Management Community Developer

Broiles, Laverne

Bond, Maxine

490.

8-22-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

Senkowski, Danna

Carey, Andrew

550.

8-22-77

Moon r Intern - Teacher Corp

DeFreese, John

McLeister, Steve

792.36

8-22-77

School Comm. Rel. Family School Corr,

Haworth. Marv

Morris, Virginia

781.66

8-24-77

Adult Education LPN Instructor

Koweno, John

Stone, Betty

792.36

8-22-77

School Comm. Rel. Indian Ed. Advisor

House, Luetta

Lininger, Linda Robinson, Bobbie

Vallejo. Saundra

Wilde, Ilene

10-01-77

? i

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL •

ASSIGNMENT

.NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Gentry, Sharon

Thomas, Carolyn

$ ESQ,

8-22-77

Moon Intern - Teacher Coro

Cottrell, Sandy

Walton. Calvin

417.

8-22-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

Powell, Candace

Wiley, Alice

417.

8-29-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

8-22-77

Pupil Services Traveling Nurse

8-08-77

Douglass Auto Body

Annual

$ 9241.

B.S. OSU

Kail, Beulah

Clarke, Iris

Clement, Danny

Dorn, Phillip

11731.

Richardson, Jimmy

McDonald, William

10491.

8-17-77

Foster Estes Electronics

Anderson, J.D.

Wade, Mary

10491.

8-08-77

Foster Estes Upholstery

8-15-77 |

Additional Allocation

Byler, Jon>---------------- . JLQ491...

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

Star Spencer Caroentrv ..

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER Terminations

Employments

Annual

Added Position •

Isch, Jack

$ 10000.

Employments

Monthly

8-22-77

Supt's. Office Admin. Intern

L Transfers

Title I $ 918.91

B.S. CSU

8-31-77

Page-Woodson L.C.I.A.

918.91

B.A. OBU

8-29-77

Lincoln L.C.I.A.

$ 918.91

B.S. USA

9-06-77

Davis L.C.I.A.

Brookman, Gail

918.91

B.S. OCC

8-22-77

Wheeler L.C.I.A.

Donobew, Marilyn

918.91

B.S. OSU

8-31-77

Britton L.C.I.A.

Norman, Mary

918.91

B.A. CSU

8-31-77

Coolidge L.C.I.A.

Wicker, L'Dvn

Frees, Nick

Rodden, Patricia

Thele, Betty

Reallocation Bozone, Julia

1 - L.C.I.A. - Learning Center Instructional Associate 2 - USA - University of South Alabama - Mobile, Alabama

1+8U

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel............

PERSONNEL -----------------------------------------------------—— ...

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

, i

ASSIGNMENT

.............................. J

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Empl oyment.q

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Monthly

Additional Allocations Title I

Avant, Karen

Fletcher, Sylvia

$ 918.91

B.S. SWSU

8-22-77

Kaiser L.C.I.A.

918.91

B.S. OCC

9-06-77

Star L.C.I.A.

TECHNICAL

I Employments

Annual

Guinn, Gerald

Camp, Deborah

$ 7000.

8-23-77

Technical Services Bindery Tech. II

Noll, Don

Forrester, Timothy

9600.

9-06-77

Broadcast Services Producer/Director

Walton, Donald

Richardson, Lloyd

11000. ’

8-24-77

Broadcast Services TV Engineer

Theyel, Richard

Schooler, William

6960.

9-07-77

Technical Services Audio Technician

Terminations Davis, Stephen

Technical Services Research Associate

8-30-77

1 - L.C.I.A. - Learning Center Instructional Associate

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

---------------- -----<

TECHNICAL

Employments

Terminations

Annual

Additional Allocation

Quinto, Jennifer

Technical Services Kevounch Onarator

6-24-77

.8-22=72-

Technical Services Research Associate

$ 5.75

8-29-77

Technical Services Research Associate

3.50

8-08-77

Technical Services Keypunch Operator

Roberts, Kathleen

$ 12695.

Employments - Temporary

Hourly

Gardner, Warren

Jonas. DahMe

Ph. D. OU

485

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

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PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SECURITY Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Carson, James

Calhoun, Charles

$ 540.

8-17-77

Dispatcher

Hardy, Michael

Thomas, Harry J.

757.

9-01-77

Campus Officer

King, Jimmie

Campus Officer

8-15-77

ENGINEERING

Employments-Temporary

Hourly

Duwuri, Ram

$ 5.50

----------------------------------- --------- ------

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Mechanical Engineer

1+86

MEETING OF OCTOffiR 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel]

___

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

NAME.

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations Arias, Sylvia

Babcock, Patricia

Bailey, Linda Chi, Kim Le

Cowan, Freddie

Davis, Beulah Hearne, Patricia Jones, Patricia

Keenan, Mary Kinney, Margaret Martin, Lea

Mitchener, Louise Montalvo, Emma

Mass, Coral

Employments

Monthly

$ 410.

8-22-77

Culbertson/Woodson Media Aide

Westwood Bilingual

5-27-77

Star Spencer Tutorial Aide

5-27-77

Page-Woodson Media Aide

8-16-77

Akins, Bessie

Harding Vietnamese Aide

8-23-77

Phan, Huong

428.

8-24-77

Harding Vietnamese Aide

Dewey Secretary

9-09-77

Tomlin, Wanda

417.

9-12-77

Dewey Secretary

Capitol Hill Middle Reading Lab. Aide

6-01-77

Creston Hills Elementary Clerk

9-06-77

Technical Services Secretary

8-24-77

Tran, Ven Thi

493.

8-29-77

Technical Services Secretary

Personnel PBX Operator

10-14-77

Dewey/Britton Media Aide

8-19-77

Spencer LRTA

Heronville Learning Center Aide

8-11-77

Shidler Bilingual Aide

8-24-77

Hoover Secretary

9-09-77

Basham, Rebecca

428.

9-12-77

Hoover Secretary

9-06-77

1 - L.R.T.A. - Learning Resource Teacher Aide I

I! EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

....

—

CLERICAL

Terminations Nguyen, Cach Nguyen, Marianh Nguyen, Tami Thi

Norman. Charlotte

Norwood, Shirley Pelham, Donna

Philips, Goldie Phung, Hoang Reynolds. Rose

Scott, Mary Short, Bonna

Shultzabarger, Carol

Tull, Peggy Watters, Clara

Classen Vietnamese Aide —

Putnam Heights Vietnamese Aide

5-27-77

Wilson Vietnamese Aide

8-19-77

Eisenhower Secretary

9-28-77

Purchasing Senior Clerk

8-30-77

Stand Watie Learning Center Aide

9-09-77

Willard Indian Aide

8-22-77

Gatewood Vietnamese Aide

8-15-77

Harrison L.R.T.A.

Taft Secretary

9-06-77

Rogefrs Learning Center Aide

5-27-77

Willard L.R.T.A.

8-10-77

Voc-Tech Jr. Secretary

9-09-77

Adams Teacher Aide

8-13-77

1 - L.R.T.A. - Learning Resource Teacher Aide

Employments

Monthly

Bich, Le Tu

$ 428.

8-22-77

Wilson Vietnamese Aide

Vail, Jo Dean

410.

9-13-77

Stand Watie L.R.T.A.

Nguyen, D. Cong

428.

8-25-77

Gatewood Vietnamese Aide

Lusk, Gloria

410.

8-22-77

Willard L.R.T.A.

5-27-77

8-23-77

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D | Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Emnlovments

Monthly

Kilpatrick, Mattie

$ 410.

8-22-77

Spencer L.R.T.A.

Adams. Violet

417.

8-15-77

Webster Attendance Clerk

Williams. Jola

Anderson. Denise

205.

8-18-77

Northwest £ T. Counselor Aide

Smith, Glenda

Baker, Carolyn

410.

8-22-77

King. Jovce

Battle. Travis

410.

8-29-77

Star Spencer Instructional Aide Creston Hills/ Harrison Media Center Aide

Huddleston, Mildred

Bond, Mary

410.

9-12-77

Bodine Indian Aide Linwood Secretary

Terminations Williams, Jola

Wingate, Julia Woodard, Dorothy

; Wright, Vanessa 1 1 1 ! 1 ! Hiti. Mary

Northwest i T. Counselor Aide

8-15-77

Spencer L.R.T.A.

8-01-77

Buchanan Media Aide

9-08-77

Hayes Media Aide

6-03-77

■

Hibbard, Elaine

Clark, Charlotte

417.

8-15-77

Stevenson, Earlene

Collis, Angela

410.

8-22-77

Longfellow/Dewey Media Aide

Chavez. Maria

Corona, Abigail

428.

8-29-77

Westwood Bilingual Aide

Dodson, Vivian

Elliott, Harriet

503.

8-29-77

Marshall Attendance Clerk

1 l ;

1 - L.R.T.A. - Learning Resource Teacher Aide

- NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations

Emplbvments

Monthly

Sargant, Mary

Funderburgh, Gloria

$ 410.

8-09-77

Southeast Attendance Clerk

Hicks, Hazel

Hearne, Patricia

417.

8-15-77

Creston Hills Secretary

Greear, Marilyn

Jones, Betty

637.

8-16-77

Accounting Services Jr. Accountant

Daniels, Mildred

Kidd, Jenna

410.

8-22-77

Northeast Instructional Aide

Julian, Phyllis

Ledford, Jerrie

338.40

8-22-77

Wheeler/Ross P.T. Media Aide

Jenkins, Cynthia

McCoy, Conneletta

410.

8-22-77

Star Spencer Instructional Aide

Gowin, Marcella

Miller, Sue

417.

9-12-77

Eugene Field Secretary

Cox, Shirley

Milton, Mildred

410.

8-22-77

Arcadia Learning Center Aide

Rayburn, Vera

Morrison, Edna

446.

8-16-77

Willard Secretary

Moody, Carol

Mosely, Yvonne

369.

8-22-77

Madison/Dunbar ; P.T. Media Aide

Gorman, Mary

Roark, Cindy

410.

9-07-77

Central Elementary Clerk

Smith, Mary

Robison, Jill

205.

8-22-77

Prairie Queen P.T. Media Aide

Clayton, Lois

Shanks. Nadine

410.

8-22-77

Prairie Queen Media Aide

Roark. Dianne

Smith, Gloria

410.

8-22-77

Garden Oaks Learning Center Aide

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Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

CLERICAL

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Hope, Lillie

Walker, Delores

$ 205.

8-22-77

Bodine P.T. Elementary Clerk

Williams, Beverly

Walker, Sue

246.

8-29-77

Shidler P.T. Media Aide

Almond, Jeanie

Webb, Betty

246.

8-22-77

Parker P.T. Media Aide

Hathaway, Eugenia

Werner, Phyllis

423.

8-22-77

Columbus Learning Center Aide

Nimsey, LaDora

Wynde, Jean

410.

9-01-77

Grants Management Indian Aide

Rose, Sharon

Norwood, Shirley

459.

8-23-77

Purchasing Senior Clerk

Smith, Corrilla

Smith, Paula

459.

8-30-77

School Volunteers Secretary

Cogdell, Sherri

Whitten, Christine

459.

8-29-77

School Comm. Rel. Secretary

Baxter, Odessa

410.

8-22-77

Carver Center Teacher Aide

Beeson, Doris

205.

8-22-77

Jefferson i T. Counselor Aide

Transfers

Additional Allocations

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Enroloyments

•

Monthly

Additional Allocation

$ 410.

8-18-77

Star Spencer Counselor Aide

205.

8-18-77

Grant i T. Counselor Aide

410.

8-22-77

Hawthorne Learning Center Aide

Dyer, Mildred

436.

8-22-77

Star Learning Center Aide

Hamilton, Beverly

205;

8-29-77

Roosevelt ■ i T. Counselor Aide

Hill. Eunice

205.

8-08-77

Northeast i T. Counselor Aide

Jewel. Candace

205.

8-08-77

Capitol Hill High J T. Counselor Aide

Jones. Petri ci a

4.10.

8-22-77

Lafayette Learning Center Aide

Kendrick, Joan

205.

8-19-77

Harding i T. Counselor Aide

Kernan, Carolyn

205.

8-25-77

Marshall i T. Counselor Aide

Lee, Patsy

205.

8-08-77

Hoover i T. Counselor Aide

Mart,In. T.aa

410.

8-22-77

Spencer Learning Center Aide

Miller, Rebecca

410.

8-22-77

Edgemere Learning Center Aide

Blair, Loritta Brinlee, Virginia

: Bush, Sheryl

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

1 1

CLERICAL

Employments

Monthly

Additional Allocation $ 205.

8-08-77

Classen i T. Counselor Aide

Molloy, Saundra

205.

8-15-77

Southeast 1 T. Counselor Aide

Morton, Sondra

423.

8-22-77

Learning Center Aide i

Murray, Kelly

410.

8-08-77

Douglass/Moon Counselor Aide

Presson, Marcella

410.

8-24-77

Star Spencer Learning Center Aide

Smilev. Pat

210.

8-22-77

Eugene Field Learning Center Aide

Sowell, Charlene

211.50

8-15-77

Webster i T. Counselor Aide

Spring, Wanda

205.

8-08-77

Jackson i T. Counselor Aide

Teal, Fayette

410.

8-22-77

Parker Learning Center Aide

Walker, Judy

410.

8-22-77

Coolidge Learning Center Aide

Weher, Pat

410.

8-22-77

Rockwood Learning Center Aide

Wilburn, Deborah

423.

8-24-77

Star Spencer Reading Aide

Mines, Linda

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

Employments-Temporary

Monthly

Fields, Judith

$ 431.

8-16-77

School Plant Services Clerk i -

• -

Deceased Jenkins, Maxine

Grants Management Indian Aide

8-22-77

Heiner

8-25-77

Heiner

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Elementary Manager

5-31-77

FOOD SERVICE Terminations Anderson, Virginia

Baker, Brenda Beard, Lorene Benardello, Jenny Buckles, Kay

Carson, Betty Curtis, Margaret

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CLERICAL

Stand Watie

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Terminations Hardin, Marilyn

Harper, Veola

Henderson, Betty

Hicks, Sally Johnson. Birdie

Kinghton, Dorothy

Maynard, Nell McGuire, Mary

Moore, Roma Perkins, Betty Roberts, Peggy Sanders, Sarah

Simonsen, Lois

Smith, Velma

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Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Traveling Manager

8-31-77

Helper

5-26-77

Second Cook

8-25-77

Cook

5-11-77

Helper

8-25-77

Helper

5-26-77

First Baker

8-25-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

Helper

5-26-77

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Wallace, Go.lma Wheeler, Sheryl

Wilson, Debra

Id le Id

Helper

8-22-77

Helper

5-26-77

Second Cook

5-26-77

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Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed $ 2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Anderson, Brenda

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Baker, Rosemary

2.40

9-07-77

Helper

Barr, Wanda

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Bell. Theonia

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Black. T.inda

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Rmcrrion. Nat.a

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Brown. Anna

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Brown. Ever

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Allgood, Eunice

*Awaiting Assignment

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 197T - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

1----------------------------------------- - --------------

Brown, Jerry

$ 2.40

9-06-77

Helper

Buntin, Ruth

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Campbell, Joy

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Claborn, Larry

3.00

8-25-77

Truck Driver

Claycamp, Lorene

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

Cornelison, Hazel

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Cowan, Rita

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Craft, Avis

2.40

9-12-77

Helper

Crittenden, Wanda

2.40

9-12-77

Helper

Daniel, Flora

2.A0

8-25-77

Heiner:

Daniels, Audrey

2.40

8-31-77

Helper

Davis. Carletta

2.A0

.9-13-77

. Helper

Davis, Mildred

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

$ 2.40

8-29-77

Helper

Dickinson, Gladys

2.70

9-01-77

Manager Helper

Dixon. Alma

2.AO

9-02-77

Helper

Downing, Iona

2.40

8-26-77

Helper

Doyle, Barbara

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Dupree, Anita

2.40

9-12-77

Helper

Edwards, Carolyn

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

Evans, Wanda

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Faulkner, Dorothy

2.40

8-26-77

Helper

Fertic, Helen

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Foreman, Willie

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Forte. Patricia

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Fuller, Bernice

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Dewitt, Liona

â&#x2013;

*Awaiting Assignment

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

^Applications Processed $ 2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Griggs, Lillian

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

Harmon, Winnie

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Harrison, Marie

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Hartridge, Mary

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Henderson, Sherry

2.40

9-07-77

Helper

Heyd, Emma

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

Henderson, Barbara

2.40

8-30-77

Helper

Hill, James

3.00

9-13-77

Truck Driver

Hilterbran, Edna

2.40

8-26-77

Helper

Hodgin, Judy

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Hooks, Cheryl

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Howard, Pauline

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Gain, Bernice

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments â&#x20AC;¢

*Applications Processed Hughes, Betty

*Awaiting Assignment

Hourly

$2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Humphrey, Ruby

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Johnson, Mary

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

Johnson, Viola

2.40

9-07-77

Helper

Johnson, Wynona

2.40

8-25-77

HelDer

Kelley, Mary

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Kennedy, Cornelia

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Kerr, Virginia

2.40

9-12-77

Helper

Knight, LaVelma

2.40

8-31-77

Helper

Lawson, Chloe

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Lester, Boyd

3.00

8-25-77

Truck Driver

Long, Flossie

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Maryott, Vera

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D________ Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed Mayes, Gloria

$ 2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Maynahonah, Alberta

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Maynard, Nell

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

McCarther, Vinita

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

McCurdy, Mary

2.40

8-29-77

Helper

McDaniel, Joyce

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Miller, Dorothy

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Morgan. Geraldine

2.40

9-02-77

Helper

Musgrave. Lewanna

2.40

8-31-77

Helper

Nelson, Madelyn

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Passarella, Bonnie

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

Phillips. Gloria

2.40

8-29-77

Helper

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

. Pope, .Cecilia

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

*Awaiting Assignment

Pryor, Juanita

$ 2.40

8-25-77

Heiner

Robertson, Dan

3.00

8-23-77

Truck Driver

Robinson, Janice

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Robinson, Marion

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Shaw, Marzellia

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Shrier, Teresa

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Simms, George

3.00

8-24-77

Truck Driver

Slane, Carolyn

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Spitler, Mary E.

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Stephens, Meleta

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Stevenson, Onelia

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Steward, Debra

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

Stewart, Wilma

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

! '

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

^Applications Processed

$ 2.40

8-30-77

Helper

Stone, Ettie

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Stotts, Phyllis

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Taylor, Carolyn

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Tempson. Jovce

2. AO

8-25-77

Heiner

;

Timberlake, Barbara

2,40

8-18-77

Helper

Toland, Janna

2.40

8-31-77

Helper

Warren, Edna

2.40

9-06-77

Helper

Waters, Alice

2.40

9-08-77

Helper

Whitson, Frances

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Williams, Deborah

2.40

9-08-77

Helper

Williams. Vivian

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Willoughby, Joyce

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Stinson, Jody

*Awaiting Assignment i

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

..J

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed $ 2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Woods, Ada

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Wright, Vercine

2.40

8-25-77

Helper

Wyatt, Gwendolyn

2.40

9-01-77

Helper

Wilson, Lucretia

Leaves of Absence Parental Leave Simonsen, LaDonna

Helper

9-12-77

Illness

Wade, Queen

*Awaiting Assignment

â&#x2013; wuw

Pastry

8-29-77

MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SUPPLY

Terminations

Employments

Bond, Victoria

Fletcher, Teresa

James, Marvin

$ 459,

8-3 5-77

Record 03 ark

Gieron, Gregory

529.

8-18-77

Warehouse Worker

Berry, Michael

Jager, Stephen

529.

8-22-77

Truck Driver

Graham, David

Santos, Tony

529.

9-06-77

Warehouse Worker

Tarver, Robin

446.

8-24-77

Receiving Clerk

i Birchfield, Anna 1 1

TRANSPORTATION Terminations Allen, Willie

Armour, Joseph

Bobo, Blanche Brewer, James Coleman, Doris

Combs, Richard

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Employments

Monthly

$ 217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Jackson. Ollie

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Milton, Charlie

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Smith. Alamo

223.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Trunels, Clara

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Davis, Benjamin

262.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

-ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

i TRANSPORTATION

Terml nations

Crandell, Robert Daniels, Holly

Dawson, Barbara Edwards, Chester Fowler, J.B.

' Gipson, Vincent Gist, Nancy

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Goeders, Johnny

Haywood, Alfred

Jackson. Greeorv

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Johnson, Lonell

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Johnson, Robert McLinn, Steven

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Monthly $ 262.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

McGee, Robert

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Ainsworth, Gala

223.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Johnson, Oliver

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Tolliver, Alonzo

239.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

King, Lillie

273.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Smith, Babe

217.

8-24-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Dodd, Cecil

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Hill, Leroy

273.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Morris, Howard

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Osborne, Hubert

217.

8-26-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Thompson. Louis

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Mosley, Earl

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

9-07-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Sanders, David

273.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

)

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Terminations McMillan, Michael Milsap, Jesse Morris, Howard Mosley, Nathaniel

Neeley, Lueann Nelson, Darrel Pearson, Paul Perkins, Raymond Powell, James

Pugh, Jimmie Rhone, Isaiah Robertson, James

Robinson, Roy Sanders, Eddie

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NAME

Employments

Monthly

$ 223.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Smith, Marcellus

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Toure, Opio

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Palmer, Tommy

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Moore, William

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

9-06-77

—■ Bus Driver

9-02-77

Serviceman

8-22-77

Hall, Steven

566.

9-01-77

Serviceman

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Gill, Jimmie

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Carson, Tommv

217.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Griffith, Alford

217.

8-30-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Estus, Virginia

262.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Enterline, Henry

223.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Smith, A.G.

Employments

Monthly

$ 223.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Byus, Doersa

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Cooper, Curtis

217,

8-30-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Hargrove, Joe

273.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Stevenson, Anthony

217.

8-26-77

Bus Driver

9-13-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Morris, Charles

217.

B-2P-77

Bus Driver

9-07-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Reed, Ronnie

217.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Center, Floyd

217.

9-06-77

Bus Driver

9-09-77

Bus Driver

5-26-77

Goss, John

217.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

Seaton, Doy

Brown, Dennis

614.

8-19-77

Drayage/Garage ________

Hoppis, Roberta

Fletcher, Vanessa

412.

8-22-77

Bus Driver

Stinston, Jewel Sullivan, Rita

Taylor, Don

Toure, Opio

Traylor, Perry Trunels, Clara Washington, Vernon Wilcox, Vern Wilson, Joseph

Wright, Archie

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

| Personnel

PERSONNEL »;■- NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Milsap, Jesse

Jackson, Leroy

$ 217.

8-30-77

Bus Driver

8-25=ZZ .

Bus Driver

Applications Processed

Allen. Willie

212,

Caldwell, Jerry

223.

8-30-77

Bus Driver

Duncan, Herman

217.

8-31-77

Bus Driver

Garoutte, Glen

109.

8-29-77

Bus Driver

Green, Garvin

217.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

Harris. Virginia

217.

8-31-77

Bus Driver

Henderson. Harris

109,

8-31-77

Bus Driver - PT

Jackson, James

217.

9-02-77

Bus Driver

Jackson, Vernon

217.

9-09-77

Bus Driver

Johnson, C.W.

217.

9-06-77

Bus Driver

McAfee, David

217.

8-31-77

Bus Driver

Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

♦

Employments

Monthly

Applications Processed $ 217.

9-06-77

Bus Driver

Mosley, Ira

217.

8-29-77

Bus Driver

Neal, James

109. .

9-06-77

Bus Driver

Pearson, Paul

217.

8-30-77

Bus Driver

Pointer. Richard

223.

9-07-77

Bus Driver

Rhone, Isaiah

217.

8-25-77

Bus Driver

Ridgeway, Larry

217.

9-07-77

Bus Driver

Williams, Elk

262.

9-12-77

Bus Driver

Williams, Sylvester

217.

9-02-77

Bus Driver

McCrosky, Klein

Deceased Butler, Robert

Awaiting Assignment

Bus Driver

9-02-77

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

1 SERVICE Terminations 3

7-15-77

Ripley, John

$ 506.

8-15-77

Service Center Floorman

8-19-77

Love, Tyrone

506.

8-31-77

Ridgeview Matron

8-30-77

Classen Floorman

9-09-77

Harding Floorman

8-19-77

Beard. Johnnie

506.

8-29-77

Lincoln Custodian

8-12-77

Duke, Terry

Ghebrezghiher, Tseggai Glaze, Sam Henry

Holiday, Karey

Holloway, Vincent Jackson, Samuel Marshall, Erma

Mosley, Ricky

Palmer, Theonhus

Stamps, William Wider, Charles Wilson, James

Monthly

Lee Floorman

Clark, Morris

Dungee, Valeria

Employments

la Id

Truman JEloorman

Lee Floorman Service Center

Harding

8-08-77

Southeast Floorman

8-18-77

Prairie Queen Matron

8-23-77

Sealey, Velma

506.

8-31-77

Prairie Queen Matron

Hillcrest Floorman

8-30-77

Berhe. Engida

506.

9-09-77

Hillcrest Floormnn

Spencer Floorman

8-16-77

Fuller. Frankie

506.

8-22-77

Spencer Floorman

All Schools Relief Floorman

8-15-77

Moore, Samuel

506.

9-02-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Moon Floorman

8-23-77

Lottie. Windell

506.

8-29-77

Moon Fl oormsn

Carver Center Floorman

8-19-77

Id le

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SFRirTHF.

Itirill-lIltiulUilo

Employments

Monthly

Mo Icoti pti . Arefaine

Adams, Joseph

$ 506.

8-22-77

Northwest Floorman

Allen, Willie

518.

8-09-77

Woodson Laundry Truck Driver/Washman

Slmmgj (laorga

Harris, Luther

506.

8-25-77

Lafayette Floorman

Wh4+o

Mosley, Ricky

506.

8-26-77

Hillcrest Floorman

Riggs* Linda

506.

8-15-77

Harding Matron

iwewe« lMieoiOJon

Runnels, Earnestine

506.

8-22-77

Hoover Matron

.Tnnaa. Rillv Ppt.p

Canary, Osten

506.

8-25-77

Jefferson Floorman

Davis, Otis

506.

9-09-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Kelley, Ray

506.

9-01-77

Capitol Hill Middle Floorman

Kincade, Eunice

506.

8-30-77

Marshall Matron

Lindsey, Queen

506.

8-31-77

Eisenhower Matron

Martin, Harlom

506.

9-01-77

Northeast Floorman

Rlohard,

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MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

SALARY

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

GNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Bennett, Nathaniel

Nelson, Charles

$ 506.

8-29-77

Marshall Floorman

McCarrell, Frank

Smith, George

573.

9-02-77

Central Licensed Floorman

Peoples, Levorn

Tilahun, Yosef

506.

8-29-77

Star Spencer Floorman

Negasi, Engida

White, Harold

506.

9-02-77

All Schools Relief Floorman

Terminations-Substitutes Crook, Kevin Good, Billy

Hayes. Terry Nivens. Roosevelt

la le Id Id

Pierce

8-31-77

Gatewood

8-10-77

Star

8-25-77

All Schools

8-11-77

Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Bailey. Johnnv

$ 2.40

8-12-77

Gatewood

2.40

8-25-77

Capitol Hill High

Davis, Oscar

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Franklin, Roger

$ 2.40

9-06-77

Parker

2.40

9-01-77

Burbank

8-11-77

Carpenter-Journeyman

Sparks, Robert -

MAINTENANCE Terminations Coleman. Melvin

Plumber's Heiner

Employments

Monthly

Jones, Robert

$ 861.41

8-26-77

Sewell, Fred

•■

Terminations-Temporary Barton, Alan

Bennett, Billy

Lee, Ruben Matthews, Robert

4c 4c

Steamfitting

8-12-77

Electrical

8-19-77

Machine Shop

8-19-77

Carpenter

8-12-77

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500

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A STUDY-DISCUSSION MEETING IN THE CAFETORIUM OF NORTH HIGHLAND

FIFTH YEAR CENTER, 8U00 NORTH ROBINSON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

ABSENT:

Floyd Donwerth, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Potts gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that five of the Board Members were present. entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Roll Call

Mr. (Arthur) Hill

HEARINGS Dr. Start called on Ms. Anita Pybas, a patron who had registered to address the Board. Ms. Pybas spoke regarding an injury of her child by a teacher. Dr. Start responded: Dr. Smith has been taking notes. You are asking some questions that we can't answer. You will be answered, but obviously the Board of Education cannot at this point and time become involved in what you explained to us. We will investigate it thoroughly. If you are unhappy with the results of that investigation or feel that the right has not been done, then come back.

Dr. Smith - Mr. (David) Nunn has been working on this. I visited with him briefly this morning. He is checking out the details of it, and there will be something coming forth from the meeting tomorrow.

Dr. Start - The purpose of the meeting this evening is a study-discussion with the patrons of the school district. The Board will be out in the district on five occasions this year. This is the first occasion, here at North Highland Fifth Year Center. We are very happy to be here.

Purpose of the Meeting

Dr. Start presented the following persons who gave a brief overview of the topics to be discussed:

(1)

Ms. Helen Parker, Member, Long Range Planning Committee — Long Range Planning Committe'e

(2)

Ms. Judith King, President, Oklahoma City PTA Council — Parent-School Involvement

(3)

Dr. John Brothers, Director, Middle Schools and Fifth Year Centers — Special Fifth Year Center Program

Dr. Start referred to the facilitators (staff members) listed in'the agenda who would assist in conducting the discussion sessions along with the Board Members assigned to each area. The audience was then asked to move into groups with the facilitators to the various locations in the building as designated in the agenda.

At 7:25 p.m.-the groups recessed for discussions. At 8:20 p.m. Dr. Start reconvened the open meeting and asked each group representative to comment on the topics discussed.

Ms. Susan Dixon, Patron, reported on the Special Fifth-Year Center Program: We had a very fine and interesting Fifth-Year Center discussion. We had four patrons, and several staff people were there to answer our questions. One mother present already has a youngster in the Fifth Year Center, and three of us were kind of looking to the future to see just what this entailed. Our questions were mainly about grouping, individualized attention, open classroom concept and team teaching. These are all words that I have heard tossed around, and I never knew what they meant, so I decided I had better come and find out. I do think that we received answers to these types

Report of Discussion Groups

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1977 - CONT'D

■■ Report of Discussion Groups - cont.'d

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Ms . Dixon cont'd

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of questions. We did discuss grouping within each Fifth Year Center, the districting, j busing, traveling, and those types of things. We went through a typical day. We | were told that the three main areas of concern in the Fifth Year Centers are the | academics with the four major blocks of study; the Arts program, and they explained something about the Opening Doors concept which was something I was not familiar with and I was very interested in hearing about; and the special interests that are available to these youngsters who go to the Fifth Year Centers. I feel like we had a lot of discussion and interaction among the different people that were there. Mr. Freddie Demerson, Patron, reported on Parent-School Involvement : I was involved in the Parent-School Involvement discussion, basically PTA. We discussed the roles of PTA within the school system as well as the community. We discussed participation to where the parents participate at their best along with the administrators of the schools, and try to get totally involved in the school system. When I say participation in the schools, we help out in every way we can along with the administration of the schools, maybe in the office or with some particular activity; like when they had gym at this school, we had parents to come here and assist with taking the children through the physical education program. We also discussed the organization itself, whereas you start with a small group and you try to advance and spread the word around to the other parents in the school system, and you try to get all of the parents of that particular school system involved, not only in a particular school but in the city-wide school system. Also, we have the PTA organization as the immediate organization within each individual district that works with the city-wide organization as wel 1 as working with the nationwide PTA organization. We also discussed communication. Even with the PTA, you have to have communication, and this is where not only the parents and the administrators of the schools have input, but the studenis as well should have input, and you try to combine all of these inputs into getting a better working school system and better communication, not only between the parents and students, but also the administrators and teachers of the school system.

On the topic of the Long Range Planning Committe, Mr. Dick Taylor, Patron, reported: It was definitely a long-range planning discussion. We discussed everything from K through 12. I have learned that we will continue busing. It was encouraging to me in this meeting to realize that there are other people concerned about my child, that I wasn't the only one that loved her. It made me feel good to realize that these people do care, and they are working to solve the problems that my children have as well as their own and./yours. They discussed overpopulation in the north side and west side schools; what to do about it. They discussed the middle schools being overcrowded. They discussed the Fifth Year Center. I was under the impression that this was what we had to do, was to have a Fifth Year Center. It is not; we can have a Sixth Year Center. I think the biggest problem we discussed was how to keep the students together; like my daughter who doesn't want to leave her friends to go to one high school and they go to another; how do you keep them together? I have to say that I am glad you are there and I am here, because I have all of the problems, but I offer no solutions. Dr. Start stated that there was only one patron in the Open Topic discussion, so it was agreed that they would join another group.

Dr. Start then^asked for Board Member's comments: • <

Mrs. Potts - I am really interested in public response regarding some of the alternatives our Long Range Planning Committee has to choose from, whether it has to do with such things as fourth-fifth combinations; fifth-sixth, leaving our grade structure like it is; oi7 whether it has to do with providing magnet programs in each of our high schools that are different and very special. I think we are at a point whereas the Long Range Planning Committee is taking a look at the pros and cons of these many choices we have ahead of us, and we need to know the public attitude towards some of these things. I would just like to put in a plug, as an individual, for your response as a parent or teacher or whatever, as to the effectiveness in improving our educational program through some of these different ways. Mrs. Hill - I was in the discussion of the Long Range Planning Committee, and I think a lot of the people there were interested in sort of a progress report. Of course, we on the Board'get those progress reports, but a lot of these people don't. They were interested in where we are and what we are doing, and where we are going. They did express some of their concerns. The main concern was keeping the students together; that they weren't as interested in the curriculum a lot of times as they were that they were separated from their friends. I think we all learned a lot in this discussion.

Mr. English - I was impressed with the interest and concern of the parents in our group about the Fifth Year Centers; the people who cared enough about the children to come out and find out what it is that we are trying to do with their kids. Of course, in some instances there, we heard some things we don't like to hear, and that is that not all of our programs are perfect. At the same time, hearing that helps us to work to make sure that we correct those areas where they need correcting. We also heard some very positive things about the programs going on in the system. I am just very pleased that on an evening when so much is on television, that these people would break away and come out.

502

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1977 - CONT'D Mrs. Williams - In the same discussion that Mr. English was talking about, we had some very interested parents; in fact, a very lively discussion. They touched on the varied aspects of our Fifth Year Centers, like the physical education program, the Opening Boors, and also the reluctance of the young people to part, and the insistence of a lot of them that "they want thet tb he: Sixth Year (Centers', if. possible- We talked about groupings and such, test scores, etc. I was so happy to see the interested parents, because it is this way that we are going to work through and with, and for perfection for our kids, if that be.

Report of Discussion Groups - cont'd

Mr. Hill - As you know, I am a relatively new member on the Board of Education, and I am still more or less going through the learning stages. There was one key point that I felt our group hit on, and it was one of the points that I stressed when I came on the Board, and that is communication. I think as we hear from the patrons of the school district, that is the only way that we are going to find out what is going on out there, because even though we get together once a week, a lot of the individual problems don't filter to us. In a lot of ways they are resolved at a lower level. But I think that probably one of the most important things is that we have communication from the patrons with the administration and the School Board. I am in full agreement with what was covered by my colleagues here.

Dr. Start - We have many problems in the world in which we live, and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to interest people in the problems. I don't know if these problems are so great that people think that there is no solution to them, but every aspect of our society is wrought by the principal problem of apathy. Y)ur Board of Education, with a great deal of?effort^and the administrative staff feel it ought to go out into the community and find out what the people really want us to do in the educational field. Our Board meetings are open to everybody. We meet in the evening. We are accessible. We are available to have input, but frankly nothing really comes. A few, surely; but can we base very important decisions on the few that we hear from? We need an answer to apathy. We live in a very violent society; a very disruptive society. We live in a population that is highly mobile. The mobility of the population is very disruptive to an educational system. We talk about the problems of the single parent homes. We talk about the problems of both parents being employed. I don't know what the solution is to really getting an active PTA organization, really implementing what that means, parent-teachers organization dealing with the problems of the children. I can reassure you that this Board is committed to excellence. We have come through a very unique situation. There is no other school district in this nation that has gone through ten years of court-ordered desegregation that is as viable and dynamic and progressive as this particular school district! right here in Oklahoma City. This district enjoys a reputation nationally that it does not enjoy in its own community. Everybody is poking at the Oklahoma City School District, but nationally everybody is looking to this district, because it is the only large urban school district that has come through the very serious problems created by court-ordered desegregation and is still viable and dynamic, paying the bills, not closing schools, and with the tax support still available to it. We have our problems. The major problem is apathy. The second is the image of our district. We plead with you to tell us how we can change it, and we will do it. Dr. Start asked for comments from Dr. Smith.

Dr. Smith - I would just state that it may be kind of like in church; the sermon is not really intended for the people that are here. I believe it is for those that are not here. I would?like to extend special thanks and appreciation for those of you who are here. You are showing by your attendance here this evening that you are interested and that you want to participate with us in providing the best possible educational opportunities for our young people. This school system has indicated that it is interested in receiving input from its community. You have shown by your attendance that you are interested, and I think that is what is important, that partnership, working together to do the best job that is possible in this school district. A special thanks should go also to Mr. (Vernon) Brewer and his staff here and the patrons of North Highland for making the arrangements for this meeting here this evening. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

In referring to an item in the agenda, motion made by Mr. Paul English and seconded by Mrs. Freddye Williams "that the Board accept and adopt the recommendations of the â&#x20AC;˘ consulting firm (Marsh & McLennan, Inc., Insurance Consultants) and at the same time ask that the- administration then review those recommendations and make their (administrative staff) comments within two weeks," Dr. Start stated: There is no opportunity really to act on this motion tonight because we don't as yet have the staff evaluation, and I would like to suggest that we table this until the meeting of November 7Mr. English - I would move that we defer action on Item No. 1 (as mentioned above by Dr. Start) until the meeting of November 7.

Mrs. Potts - Second.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #270 Motion to Defer Action on Adoption of Insurance Risk Management Recommendations

503 MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1977 - CONT'D

NEW BUSINESS For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

Mr. English made the following motions for consideration at the next meeting of the Board, October 17, 1977= (1')

Mr. English - I would move that the Board's law firm be instructed to conduct a preliminary investigation into possible price-fixing by school bus body dealers; said inquiry to include consultation with an antitrust expert and researching other data.

Mrs. Williams - Second. Mrs. Potts - Before we actually vote, I would like to ask our law firm that we have some estimate of what the additional expense would be to conduct this investigation and to pursue possible legal process.

Mrs. Hill - Didn't this come up once before; something like this? should have the feedback from that.

And if so, we

Mr. English - A part of this preliminary investigation is to find out the feedback from the previous investigation. In other words, we have to instruct our law firm to go out and to contact the government agencies that were involved in the previous investigation.

(2)

Mr. English - I would move for adoption of this Resolution:

WHEREAS, the students of the Oklahoma City Public Schools are at a highly impressionable and formative stage of their lives and moral development, and WHEREAS, the presence and ready availability of diversions and pastime contrary to public morality adversely influence these students in the formation of their life values; and WHEREAS, municipalities within the Oklahoma City School District have ordinances relating to public morals and conduct; BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Independent School District 89 that the municipalities within said district, be encouraged vigorously to enforce their ordinances relating to public morals and conduct in the areas surrounding school buildings, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the municipalities be encouraged to pass ordinances prohibiting the public showing of any motion picture with a Motion Picture Rating of "X" within one thousand feet of any public school building.

Mrs. Potts - Second. Here, again, I think before we vote on this motion, we perhaps need advice from our Attorney as to whether there would be any possible problem in our approving such a motion. Mr. English - Since the law firm drew that wording up, I have a feeling they are going to give approval of that.

ADJOURNMENT R. #271 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

Clerk

Approved the

of October, 1977.

50H

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILIDNG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 17/ 1977, AT 7 P.M.

PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron, professional and employee groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.)

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Betty Hill gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Mr. Arthur Hill introduced his son, Arthur W. Hill, Jr., as a visitor. Mrs. Williams introduced her husband, Calvin Williams, and a house guest visiting with her from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Jtyrtle E. Shannon.

Introduction of Visitors

Roll call

Roll Call

established that all of the Board Members were present.

HEARINGS

After informing the audience of the policy governing persons who address the Board, Dr. Start called on the following: (1)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

(2)

Patti Sutherland - Patron, Edgemere School

(3)

Cardie Bourlon - Patron, Edgemere School

(U)

William Richard Hood - Patron, Edgemere School

Mrs. Hepp spoke regarding class size adjustments and the reevaluation of the paperwork which is required of teachers.

Mirs. Sutherland, Mrs. Bourlon and Mr. Hood addressed their remarks to the overcrowded conditions at Edgemere Elementary School, the meeting held at the school regarding the subject, and a possible relief of the situation. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

A motion was mad,e by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the Minutes of September 30," October 3 and October 10, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #272 Minutes Approved

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Dr. Start introduced Mr. Ronald Harris, a member of the Equal Employment Advisory Committee, who gave a report of the Committee as follows: Mr. Harris: This report that I have tonight is in response to a question you had about our report at your July 25, 1977 regular meeting. We made the statement in that report that the general feeling is that there remains many areas of affirmative action where awareness and progress must be encouraged, and this is our answer to that. (1)

A ready reserve of employees should be available for promotion as opportunities arise. Promotion from within the reserve should be encouraged. A comprehensive, adequately funded, structured staff/career development program that will provide for the creation of such reserve is needed. The qualifications of individuals promoted, including performance and other relevant evaluations, should be considered in creating this reserve. This is one way to enhance progress in the career development area.

(2)

Action to promote awareness and understanding of affirmative action concepts among personnel should be taken, particularly for those with the authority to hire or recommend hiring personnel.

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Report - Equal Employment Advisory Committee

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1977 - CONT'D

Report - Equal Employment Advisory Committee cont' d

Mr. Harris cont'd (3)

Adequate documentation of employee performance - good and poor - should be encouraged. Employee performance evaluations should occur on a regular basis. This is one way to determine the qualifications of individuals for promotion.

(4)

An assessment of needs should be included in inservice proposals submitted for funding, and adequate funds should be budgeted to allow implementation of programs that will enhance staff/career development for employees.

In addition, please be advised that job descriptions for teachers have been delinquent since July 1st.

These comments are intended to clarify the statement noted in the July report. Mr. Harris continued: It is my understanding that the statement about the job descriptions, that we do have job descriptions for teachers now.

Members of the Board inquired: Mrs. Potts - Is it your impression that there has not been any assessment of needs involved in the inservice planning? Mr. Harris - The impression that I get is that the inservice that has taken place so far, for whatever reason, just hasn't been pushed or encouraged to a great extent. I think there has been some confusion over the funding of it.

Mrs. Potts - Are you saying that part of the evaluation maybe needs to be the assessment of needs; maybe if an employer, from doing evaluations with the people who are working under him, sees certain skills lacking/ and that he should request inservice as the result of that? Are you saying that out of an assessment of how employees themselves perceive their needs, that there may not be a demand? I am trying to really pinpoint where the problem is in the inservice. Mr. Harris - If I remember right, the first-year funds for inservice were not used to the fullest, and as a consequence the amount was dropped the next year because they all weren't used the first year. It may be that the first year that enough emphasis wasn't made on the inservice training for promotions, and consequently there wasn't enough done about it.

Mrs. Williams - Item 1, "a ready reserve of employees should be available for promotion as opportunities arise." Are you stating that we don't have this and we should have something like a profile system that should just kick them out some way? There are organizations who have a system of profiles and skills banks that are mechanized, and if they need a math teacher, you plug in math teacher and a reserve of persons with such skills will '.come out. Is this what you are referring to? Mr. Harris - This sounds pretty much like what we are talking about. Mrs. Potts - I feel that there is an awful lot in terms of motivating personnel that we can be doing that we are not doing yet. As one Board Member, I am interested in learning ways as a Board that we can do a better job of finding out the kinds of things that will motivate employees to want to do a better job, how we can do a better job of keeping track of the additional skills that they have acquired, and how we can provide a better reward system for a supervisor who takes an employee and builds their skills so they are ready for a promotion.

Mr. Harris - This has been a concern of the committee too, that there doesn't seem to be a ready knowledge of people that you could take with their qualifications and say look, maybe you should be a supervisor somewhere, or maybe you should be a principal, or whatever; you have the background that you should be pushed. As I see it, we don't have enough knowledge of the employees in this respect.

Mrs. Williams - Then, Dr. Smith, couldn't we work toward that; that is, a personnel area where people could plug in their information to the skills bank. I have heard of instances where individuals were looking for certain skills, but the files on the individuals that they knew had those skills were not there. There would be a total skills bank, and then it would be my responsibility to tell my personnel officer, to make him or her aware of these skills with documentation.

Report - FamilyLife Education Subcommittee

Dr. Start introduced Mr. Dale Wood, Chairman of the Family Life Education Committee, who made a report from the subcommittee as follows:

Mr. Wood - We thought it might be helpful this evening to review the events which have happened over the past two years, to sort of bring us up to date on the work that our committee has now done. Concern was raised by some students about the extent and structure of the family life education program in the Oklahoma City Public Schools.

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1977 - CONT'D

Mr. Wood cont'd

Following that, the Board established a Family Life Education Committee to study existing Board policies and curriculum regarding family life education, and to make recommendations to the Board. There were approximately 20 persons appointed to that committee, including students, teachers, administrative personnel and patrons who met for nearly a year studying, interviewing, surveying, listening and discussing the various aspects and components of the present family life education program. The results of that committee's work included a report which stated, first, that the present policy is not sufficiently adequate to cover a family life education curriculum such as is needed; and secondly, that the present family life education curriculum is fragmented, lending itself to incompleteness, disorganization, and not lending itself to continuity of instruction. The committee's recommendation was that a small working committee be appointed to develop new guidelines for family life education. The working committee was set up by this Board on May 2, 1977, and persons appointed were Tony Puckett, Martha Nell Dodson, Nita Hall, Barbara Eckhardt, Jim Johnson and Dale Wood. The working committee has met nine times for a total of approximately 25 hours in their work. In this regard, I would like to take a moment of personal privilege to express my appreciation to members of the committee for the time that they have spent and the commitment that they have given to the work which they have done. The task that was given us, as we understood it, was to develop new guidelines for family life education. In our report we have set out a statement of philosophy about family life education, five objectives for the family life education program, and a list of guidelines and procedures. The committee wishes to emphasize the importance of action by the Board as soon as possible for two reasons. Since we are recommending that this program be implemented by September of 1978, first, it would seem important that the high school course or courses be listed on the enrollment sheet this coming spring; and, second, that the course or courses should be included in the catalog if at all possible.

Report - Family Life Education Subcommittee cont'd

(A copy of the written report is on file in the Clerk's office.) Members of the Board responded:

Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Potts and Mrs. (Betty) Hill commmended the committee for its work. Dr. Start - The Chair would like to recommend that the Board accept this report and that through Dr. Smith it be evaluated by his staff and the Curriculum Department, and then specific recommendations would be forthcoming as to how the Board should proceed and what action we might take.

Mr. English - I wonder if we could have a timeline on that? middle of November?

Could we have it by the

Dr. Smith - I could take the request that you would like to have it within a month and check with members of the staff then to see if that is a reasonable date, and if not, give you a report back that there needs to be more time. I think with one member of the committee being a member of the curriculum staff, and another a Central Office staff member, certainly will help expedite the efforts some and they would be readily available for clarification of recommendations of the points which should save some time. â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Start - I would like to emphasize that.we have been a long time getting to this point, and I think it is very important that we proceed without delay.

Dr. Start introduced Mrs. Gwen Dukes, representative, Title I Parent Advisory Committee who reported as follows: Mrs. Dukes: I would like to thank you at this time for giving. Title I parents the opportunity to attend the Title I Inservice Conference at Washington, D. C. There were seven people, including myself and the coordinator, who attended this conference. This was the Fourth Annual Coalition Inservice Training Conference, held in Washington, D.C., October 5-9, 1977- The theme was "Title I; It's Working." In my opinion, the conference was a success, with ideas from many parents and educators from across the nation. It was attended by 1700 people.

Report Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Mrs. Dukes proceeded with the report by giving the time of their arrival at the conference, information on the program of activities involved in the meeting, and an overview of some of the workshops attended. (A copy of the report is on file in the Clerk's office.)

LEGAL REPORT Mr. Bleakley reported: (1) Motion for Order Amplifying Memorandum of Decision and Judgment - The Motion for Order Amplifying the Memorandum of Decision and Judgment that was presented to Judge Harris was heard on October 7, 1977- There were two parts to that Motion. One was

Attorney's Report

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Mr. Bleakley cont'd

with respect to a grievance filed hy the Association of Classroom Teachers which asserted that its organization was the only one which could represent teachers in grievance proceedings. We asked the Court for a declaratory explanation of how this would fall within its ruling on the exclusive rights, and the Court held that the Board must go ahead and either act upon the grievance in favor of the Association of Classroom Teachers or the American Federation of Teachers and let the aggrieved organi zation come in with an actual controversy, in that he would not provide any advisory opinion in advance of that. So the necessary action will be for the administration to rule upon the grievance, and then either the Association of Classroom Teachers or the American Federation of Teachers can bring that matter to the Court, if it chooses. The second part of that Motion was with respect to whether or not an election in which less than a majority was received by an organization would mandate the required recognition of that organization as the representative of the employee group. Once again the Court held that there was no controversy presented to the Court and that it would be necessary for the Board, if it chose such a ruling, to come to the Court after the election was held with such results and the Court would rule on it at that time. The Court did indicate that its ruling would be that recognition would only be mandated in situations in which an organization received a majority of the employees of the bargaining unit.

(2) Hodges vs. Jones (Tag Agent Case) - We have a pretrial scheduled in a week in the case of Hill Hodges versus Casey Jones. We have been going through extensive negotiations for the settlement of this matter, and a settlement proposal should be submitted to you within the next couple of weeks. My feeling is that the trial date set for November will probably be extended while these negotiations are going on. Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING Meeting of May 2, 1977

Plan or program for disbursing information relating to the Middle School Program. (Enclosure)

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of August 1, 1977 1.

Staff response - vending machines.

Meeting of August 29, 1977

Response to concerns related to Parents and Students Handbook for Middle and High Schools.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Smith extended commendations to Mr. Harris, Mr. Wood and Mrs. Dukes for the report presented; also, to Mrs. Sutherland and other Edgemere patrons for their presentation and concerns. R. #273 Professional Trips Approved

It was moved by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated: At School District Expense (a)

John Brothers, National Middle School Workshop, Wichita, Kansas, October 20-21, 1977.

(b)

Ron Schnee, National Curriculum Institute (ASCD) on Basic Skills, Boston, Massachusetts, October 31-November 1, 1977-

(c)

Gwendolyn Hurst, American Speech and Hearing Convention, Chicago, Illinois, October 31-November 5, 1977-

(d)

One or more members of the Board and two members of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee to attend a National School Boards Academy on Discipline Prevention and Alternative Schools, Dallas, Texas, November 3-6, 1977-

(e)

Pat Tremain, Noveda Forshee, Delores Factor and Margie Deer, National Indian Education Association Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 6-10, 1977. Expenses to be paid from Title IV funds.

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(f)

Faith Brown, American Orff-Schulwerk Association Workshop, Washington, D. C., November 10-13, 1977-

R. #273 Professional Trips Approved cont'd

At no Expense to the School District

(g)

Martha Nell Dodson, Convention Committee and Committee on Research in Science Teaching of National Science Teachers Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 17-18, 1977- Expenses to be paid by the National Science Teachers Association.

(h)

Jessica Hanson, National Association for Retarded Citizens Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31-November 5, 1977-

(i)

Alice V. Houston, National Alliance of Black Secondary Educators, Chicago, Illinois, November 17-20, 1977-

(j)

Myrna DeBose, Pearl Reese, Norvella Sadberry and Julia Anderson, Affective Education Workshop "The Eternal Triad-Parents, Teachers and Children, Human Relation," Dallas, Texas, November ^-5, 1977-

In discussion of the addition to (d), "two members of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee," Mr. English stated: We discussed this with the Superintendent before, and I am not sure that we ever got an answer on that, as to whether a person serving on the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee could be sent to Dallas to attend this NSBA Academy on Discipline Prevention and Alternative Schools, and whether the District could pay for their travel and enrollment in this program. I understand that they are going to go out and take a look at some of the alternative schools in Dallas., and I think that would be beneficial to some of the people on the committee. Dr. Smith - We have asked the Attorney to give us an opinion on this. There has been the interpretation previously that the school district from general expenses can pay those expenses for exployees and/or Board Members. There is some question about the nonemployees. There is a provision also for those travels in relation to federal programs that authorizes a board to operate those programs in keeping with the guidelines of that particular grant, which has been the reasoning in the past for being able to pay the expenses of nonemployees from some of the federal programs but not from the general expenses.

Mr. Bleakley - We have concluded the research on that question. With respect to the federal funds, as long as you are in compliance with the regulations and directives of the federal agency through whom you get the funds, there are no problems. Our opinion is going to be that with respect to state funds, that such expenses can be paid as long as the school is receiving a beneficial interest from the activities, and it is on the basis of reimbursed expenses with no per diem payments, and that it would be lawful to do so.

At this time Mr. English asked that the motion be perfected to include two members of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, which was accepted by the Board and is included in Item (d). On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith - The State Board of Education Title I guidelines require that the local school district, or what they call Local Education Agency, utilizing Title I funds shall have developed a procedure for the resolving of complaints in the administering of Title I programs. Members of our staff, working with the administrators and parents, have developed a proposed procedure. The proposed procedure was considered also by the Title I Parent Advisory Committee on the 12th of October and they adopted the procedure. Very briefly, it prescribes a form to be completed by the person lodging a complaint. It prescribes the procedure used upon the receiving of this complaint by the Grants Management Office, and that they must also submit a response to the person lodging the complaint indicating that they have received it and that an investigation will be made. There is to be a seven-member review team comprised of three parents, three general school personnel and one person from the Grants Management Office to investigate the complaint and then no more than seven days from the date stamped on the complaint shall lapse before initial action is taken. Copies of these reports then are filed with the Grants Management Office, complainant, the District Advisory Council, and the State Department of Education.

Mr. English requested that the procedure include that copies of the investigation reports be filed with the School Board as well as the others listed.

Mrs. Williams inquired: On Item 5 - "no more than seven days from the date stamped on the complaint shall lapse before initial action is taken." Is that all of the initial action or completion action?

Discussion Approval of Procedures for Resolving Complaints Re Violation in the Administration of ESEA Title I Program Activities

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Dr. Smith - This is from the time the complaint is filed until the review committee must be together and take seme action on the investigation. Mr. English - What you are saying is that initial action really means that the review committee must meet and begin action, at least read that complaint within the seven days? Dr. Smith - Start its investigation; right.

Mrs. Williams - Do we know how long the investigation usually requires? Are we assured I from here that from beginning date to completion date and transmittal to the State Department, that it will not be so long that we start losing some funds? { Dr. Smith - I don't know if we could set a time frame for any particular complaint | that could apply to all of them. I think it would vary with the nature of the complainii and the amount of investigation. It will be the responsibility of Grants Management I to see that there is not undue time elapsed from the time the complaint is received until the final report is completed. Mr. English - Who appoints the seven-member team?

Upon request of Dr. Our Title I parents was their desire to Advisory Council of

Smith, Mrs. Maree Tarver, Director of Grants Management, responded: and our Title I staff developed the plan this past spring, and it have seven members. I would imagine that the Title I District Parents would be the ones to select the members of the team.

After further discussion regarding the proposed procedures as presented, and responses from some parents in the audience, upon suggestion by Mr. English it was agreed that the Board delay action until more information was presented, which Dr. Smith stated could be as long as a month since the Title I Parent Advisory Council only meets once a month and had already met for the month of October.

R. #21\ Authori zation Approved Re Local Cultural Institutions to Provide Services for Oklahoma City Public Schools

Dr. Smith - We are requesting permission to negotiate with the listed cultural institutions to provide services for our Opening Doors Program. The services are also used in our Gifted and Talented Program. There is about $16,160.00 in the budget for this for the 1977-78 school year. It includes the institutions providing services to us at our Center as well as going to their places of business for various activities. Mr. (Arthur) Hill suggested that the Native American Center be added to the list of institutions inasmuch as they are called on to make presentations in the school district, and through this method it could be systematized.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams that authorization be approved for local cultural institutions (Oklahoma Art Center, Oklahoma City Arts Council, Oklahoma City Metropolitan Ballet Society, Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City University-Creative Dramatics, Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation, Oklahoma Theater Center, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Arts Place and the Native American Center) to provide services for Oklahoma City Public Schools, Opening Doors Program, for the 1977-78 school year. On roll call,"Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #275 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents and Submit Applications for Grants

Dr. Smith - We are recommending that the Presient of the Board be authorized to sign the appropriate forms to submit applications for two grants. One of them is the third year of a five-year project. The total amount of this is a little over $92,000.00, providing bilingual education programs for the pupils at Riverside, Shidler and Westwood. The other is for a program to provide services for severely handicapped preschool age children. This is a developmental type program that is based on establishing what the needs are of those young people. It would provide for services up to 50 severely handicapped preschool children. The total amount of the application would be $166,500.00.

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents and submit applications for the following Grants: Bilingual Education, Title VTI, Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Handicapped Children's Early Education Program Home Intervention - Preschool for Severely Handicapped Children Under the Education of the Handicapped Act PL 91-230, Title VI. Dr. Start inquired: We spend about $1,000.00 per child on our regular programs, and this program will provide $3,000.00 for a handicapped child; is that correct?

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Dr. Smith - Yes, with a small amount of that $3,000.00 "being for facilities, a modification of restroom facilities, etc., "but approximately $3,000.00 per child for the ! program; right. I i

Mrs. Williams - Will we "be unique in this?

Dr. Smith - There will "be others, I am sure, submitting grants for these. As you know, with the Handicapped Act, we must provide services to the preschoolers, as well as those that are of school age now. And this is one way of doing it, utilizing federal funds for it. i

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R. #275 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents and Submit Applications for Grants - cont'd

Dr. Smith - During the past six or seven months, the negotiating teams representing the Oklahoma City Board of Education and representing the support personnel of this school district have been meeting, working on the negotiated contract for the 1977-78 school year. On October 6, the teams, working with a mediator, reached agreement on their package to be submitted to the Board of Education and to the membership of the support personnel for consideration for ratification. It is our understanding that the support personnel ratified it at a meeting held last Saturday (October 15). With the ratification, hopefully, the employees would receive the increases in salaries with the warrants they receive on October 31. The increases would be retroactive to July 1 or the date of employment, whichever would be appropriate. I think the team representing the support personnel and the team representing the Board are to be commended for the manner in which they worked during the past months, and I believe they have worked out a very desirable agreement for this first year of negotiations with the support personnel. A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr.. Donwerth for approval of the ratification of the Negotiated Agreement between the Laborer's International Union of North America, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Upon suggestion by Mr. Donwerth, Ms. Betty Hart, President, Oklahoma City Employees' Local #13575 was permitted to address the Board. Ms. Hart stated that she did not think most of the support personnel were happy with the agreement, but for a first contract, it probably wasn't so bad. Mr. English - I think that all of us as Board Members would like to have been able to have given more than the 6$. I think that it is incumbent upon us as a Board now to see that our legislative liaison this coming year works to see that the support personnel get a fair shake in the legislature, because that is where the larger portion of these pay raises is coming from. If the legislature does not come through with that money, then it is extremely difficult for us to give anything. So we do have a responsibility to join in the effort to increase and improve the conditions and the pay of the support personnel. They certainly deserve, I would say, a pay increase equal to what the teachers get. • "•A Mr. Donwerth - I would like to agree with Mr. English, and I would hope that all of the fine people that came down before the Board two weeks ago to speak on more money during the time that we were in the process of negotiations and we couldn't really say anything about it much, would go to the Capitol and talk to.the legislators. I feel that our support people are getting the short end and they deserve their piece of the pie, and that is where they are going to have to get it.

Ms. Hart again responded, stating that now that the support personnel have a recognized organization and have the right to go to the legislature, they will be doing so. Mrs. Williams - We have been enjoined now that employees should let their cases be known to the legislature. I think the citizens of Independent School District Number 89 should let these needs be known as well, because all of us are serving a large number of people, and people vote and put our legislators out there. If only the teachers and the support personnel tell the legislators, it could be considered a selfish motive. But when parents and citizens-___ , that is the message I want to get across. It is everybody's business that our Oklahoma City schools are funded, and adequately funded.

R. #276 Ratification of Negotiated Agreement for Support Personnel

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Information to the Board

Dr. Smith reported:

(1) Election Results for Bargaining Representative for Professional Educators - Last Tuesday, October 11, 1977, some 2600 educators of this school district were given the opportunity and they expressed themselves by going to middle schools and voting for the organization, if any, they preferred to represent them in negotiations. The Election Board counted the ballots on last Wednesday, and then last Thursday, October 13, 1977, they certified to us the results of that election as follows:

Results as certified by the County Election Board Other

American Federation of Teachers

R. #277 Recognition of Bargaining Representative for Professional Educators

1189

Neither

Association of Classroom Teachers United Teachers Profession

890

Mr. English - I would move that in view of the results certified to us by the County Election Board, that this Board recognize the American Federation of Teachers for the purpose of negotiations for professional educators for the 1978-79 school year in accordance with the guidelines and regulations adopted by this Board on August 29, 1977.

Mr. Donwerth - Second. As suggested by Mr. Donwerth, Mr. Mike Barlow, President, American Federation of Teachers, was. granted permission to address the Board. Mr. Barlow stated that AFT as the bargaining representative of all of the eligible professional educators, they intend to go to the bargaining table in good faith and bargain with the Board's team in good faith and address themselves only to those issues that will benefit all of the children of the district and all of the professional educators of the district; that they are not interested in the exclusive use of any of the school facilities, but would represent all 2600 employees equally, fairly and properly.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith stated that the cost of the election for a bargaining representative was $1,472.03.

Information to the Board cont'd

Dr. Smith continued: (2) Meeting for Hearings on Federal Programs - I have worked with a representative of the Health, Education and Welfare Regional Office in Dallas and completed arrangements for a-meeting to be held here in Oklahoma City. The U. S. Commissioner of Education has selected Oklahoma City and has assigned the Regional Director and the staff to conduct hearings to get input from teachers, administrators, parents and others on the federal programs, on Thursday, October 27, 1977, from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., here in the auditorium. There will be a panel from the Regional Office; possibly one person from Washington, D. C. They will be seeking input from anyone interested in this. They are charged with hearing and submitting a report back to Washington, D. C. on their findings. We will be getting out additional information to our employees and to the parents of the community. (3) Meeting with Edgemere Patrons - Dr. Lindley and members of the staff have been working with the Edgemere patrons on the concerns related to the overcrowded conditions at that school. As I have received the report, there were three recommendations submitted as a package, so to speak, and not by the individual item. One was to revoke the transfers of those students who are attending Edgemere on what we call special transfers.. Another is to remove all fifth year students from Edgemere to Polk, and another is to reassign the 1 through 4 students who are attending Edgemere and who reside in the Sooner Haven housing complex. In making quick calculations on the results of these, if the reassignment of fifth year students is implemented, the total enrollment at Edgemere would decrease from 481 to 415, with the percentage of black increasing from 39% to 41.2%. If the fifth year were reassigned and the special transfer students from the Day Care Centers were moved, then the composition remaining at Edgemere would be 41.9% black, with a total enrollment of 393. If all three alternatives were implemented, the remaining K-4 enrollment would be 374, with the percentage of blacks remaining at 39%- It is my understanding in visiting with Dr. John Bell from the Office of Civil Rights in Dallas on more than one occasion, that any action on the part of this district that would alter the desegregation plan which

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Meeting with Edgemere Patrons cont'd

Information to the Board cont'd

was in effect at the time when the court relinquished jurisdiction must be submitted to their office for approval prior to implementation of that change. On the three alternatives, the one that would not have to be submitted, as I understand it, would be the one on revoking special transfers'. That action could be taken without the consideration or approval of the Office of Civil Rights. The other two, as I understand it and what we have been advised, would require action on the part of the Office of Civil Rights in Dallas before they could be implemented. If it is the desire of this Board, we could submit the request to OCR for their consideration to see what reaction we would obtain from them. Mrs. Potts - The thing that seems to have been left out of the picture here is the impact on Polk. They did have statistics that showed the effect on Horace Mann and Putnam Heights. Dr. Smith - The impact of reassigning the 1 through h- students of Sooner Haven to Putnam Heights would increase the enrollment there from 192 to 211, and the resulting ratio would be 32.7%; which now it is 26%.

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Dr. (Jesse) Lindley, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, responded from the audience, stating that according to their figures, Polk can handle the children; that he had also talked with the principal and he agreed that they can handle them. Dr. Smith - They (Polk) can handle them there, and the percentage or the ratio of blacks to whites would not be increased adversely because the composition of the fifth year at Edgemere now is of such that when you move those it increases the percentage of blacks remaining at Edgemere. So that is a higher percentage of whites or a lower percentage of blacks in the fifth year than there is for the remaining grades. Mrs. Potts - Does the staff feel that there are any considerations that have not been mentioned here that should prevent us from proceeding to start processing the request?

Dr. Smith - We considered such things as setting up an exemplary program for fifth year students at Horace Mann and allowing those from Edgemere desiring, to attend the Center at Horace Mann. There were a number of alternatives considered, but I believe that it ended up with these being probably the ones that would have the most effect on reducing the enrollment and the most receptive to those in the community. Mrs. Williams - And I understand that we would ask the opinion of HEW or the Office of Civil Rights or somebody before this Board is to vote? We should be apprised of their reaction, should we not? Dr, Smith - According to the inforamtion that we received from Dr. John Bell, by personal contact here as well as some two or three telephone calls to determine if we were interpreting him properly, was that if we make any change that alters the plan that was in effect at the time the court relinquished jurisdiction, it must be submitted to them for approval prior to us implementing it. Mrs. (Betty) HilT.y Of the 69 parents attending the meeting at Edgemere, how many of those were parents of fifth graders?

A parent responded from the audience.

Mrs. Potts - I move that we pursue with processing the request for relief of the overcrowded problem at Edgemere.

Mrs. Williams - Second. Proposals to be submitted to Office of Civil'Rights:

Fifth year students now attending Edgemere be moved to Polk Fifth Year Center.

Students currently enrolled in Edgemere on the basis of transfer, have the transfer revoked or shifted to an adjacent school.

Children currently transported to Edgemere from Sooner Haven be sent to Putnam Heights and Sequoyah where other children from Sooner Haven are currently in attendance.

Mr. English - Is this a staff recommendation? Dr. Smith - No, I would not say that this is a staff recommendation. I would say that our recommendation would be to obtain the opinion from the Office of Civil Rights prior to any action being taken, because I believe the staff members expressed themselves at the meeting at Edgemere in opposition to reassigning the Sooner Haven young people.

R. #278 Approval to Process Request Re Overcrowded Conditions at Edgemere by Submission to Office of Civil Rights

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R. #278 Approval of Process Request Re Overcrowded Conditions at Edgemere by Submission to Office of Civil Rights - cont'd

Mr. Donwerth - Who notified the parents of the attending children at Edgemere of the meeting?

Dr. Smith - I think there was probably more than one means of notifying the parents. I think that it was decided on a Thursday morning to have it the following Thursday evening, and I believe information went out from parents as well as from the school announcing it. A parent responded from the audience describing how the attempt was made to contact every parent, and that notes were sent home by the students.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. I Dr. Start - What was the projected enrollment at Edgemere beginning this fall, and why was not some attention paid to that prior to the start of the fall semester? Dr. Smith - I don't have an answer for you this : evening of why the staff did not conider that, but I would be happy to see what we can find out for you.

Mrs. Williams - I know that we have a Long Range Planning Committee working on facilities and such. I am wondering if perhaps we have other situations that won't wait until the Long Range Planning Committee can take care of it. Those people have been working very hard, visiting facilities and doing, but I was just wondering if we had any more bursting out at the seams? You probably can't answer that and I am not asking.for just too big a. report, because I. know LRPC is working, but if we see anything like this that we can immediately pass on, it would not hurt us to not wait on LRPC. Dr. Smith - We have had requests from at least three schools that I am aware of, where the ratio of blacks to whites is their concern, rather than the overcrowded conditions; some schools where the black/white ratio is in the h0% plus category. They have been asked to visit with the subcommittee of the Long Range Planning Committee and submit their concerns to them.

Mr. English - As I understand what we have done now, we are simply asking OCR for permission to do this if we want to do it. And when we receive this word from OCR, then we face another vote on whether to do it. And it would seem to me that during that time that we are waiting for OCR to give us permission, hopefully, staff will come up with recommendations in this area, too, so we will be able to act at that point, rather than get OCR's recommendation or approval say, and then have to wait an additional time for staff to go back and review this to see whether they want to recommend that we do it. And if staff would now begin the consideration of this item, I think it would be very good. Dr, Start - To avoid confusion, the motion that we passed was to present the entire three-prong program to OCR and ask if that is compatible with our voluntary integration plan? Mr. English - I don't want parents going away from here thinking that it has been definitely approved tonight if OCR approves it, because that is not what has happened. â&#x20AC;˘ >

A parent from the audience inquired for clarification regarding the submission of the proposal to the Office of Civil Rights. Dr. Smith responded: Our interpretation of what the representative of OCR has mentioned is that any time we change the plan itself, change the structure of Edgemere from a K-5 stand-alone school to a K-U, with the fifth year students being assigned elsewhere, we must have their consent. By the court's order, Edgemere was considered to be a K-5 school. Based on the ratio of blacks to whites which existed at Edgemere at the time the Finger Plan was implemented, it was of such percentage that the court ruled that it could be a stand-alone school. It was partially because of the students that were assigned from one portion of the Sooner Haven Project; the percentage was of such nature that they accepted it.

Mrs. Williams - And the 3H transfer students would not have to have approval by the Office of Civil Rights?

Dr. Smith - Special transfers from school to school are not -a part of our court order. So that could be action taken here locally without their consent, as we interpret what they have said. A parent inquired about how soon action could be taken.

Dr. Smith - We will get the request off as soon as possible atfdi we must submit the information on this racial composition. When Dr. (John) Bell met with us, he stated that if it did not change the overall intent of the plan, it would be something that they could process relatively soon. Again, I would not guess on how relatively soon. If it is of such a nature that they feel that they need to send someone here to review and analyze it, then it is going to take more time. We will just get it to them as soon as we can, and ask that they expedite it.

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A parent from the audience inquired regarding other plans submitted by the staff as a relief of the overcrowded situation at Edgemere. Mr. English responded: I think that one of those plans that you are talking about was the plan to have the exemplary program for the fourth and fifth year students. As I recall, the group out there at the meeting preferred the three-prong attack rather than that one that was offered. So there has been some thought given by staff on ways to do it.

A parent inquired regarding the why's, since the court had relinquished jurisdiction. Dr. Smith - The U. S. Federal Court did relinquish jurisdiction in our case. When you go out from under the jurisdiction of the federal court, you come under the monitoring of HEW or Office of Civil Rights. We were advised that technically in their eyes we are operating under a volunteer plan, but that a volunteer plan is a plan which was in effect when the court relinquished jurisdiction, and they must then grant approval to any alterations or changes in that voluntary plan before we can modify it.

Mr. English - We face the same situation as we did under the court order,basically. The court had to approve any change in the plan. Any time we wanted to change, a group of students' assignment from one school to another school, we had to go to court and get that approved by the Judge. When the court relinquished that jurisdiction, he gave it over, in essence, to HEW. So now they do that very same thing.

A parent inquired as to what steps would be taken if the Office of Civil Rights did not approve what was submitted.

Mr. English - Basically, I come up with the plan that exemplary fourth and fifth who comes up with the idea whether it is parents.

think it is back to the drawing board, and we would try to does work, that does win their approval, whether it is an year program or some other program. It matters not to us for the solution to the problem, whether it is staff or

Mrs. Rotts - I feel the group should be aware also that we do have a Long Range Planning Committee that is looking at revisions of the Finger Plan for the future and how we can improve on it, and then take into consideration capacities of school buildings, along with a lot of other considerations. A parent inquired regarding the overcrowded conditions as they relate to the building capacity and the city code. Dr. Smith - I really don't believe that the city has a code that says the number of students you may have in a particular building. A building capacity really depends on what you utilize as the number of students for any one classroom. We could say, for example, that we could assign U5 or 50 studenrs to a class and therefore the capacity of the building would be different than what it is now. Let me assure you as patrons that we are not trying to debate or argue the issue with you at all. We are hearing you; we want to find solutions to your problem, and we will be working. If OCR doesn't approve this, there may be something else that is within their guidelines that they can accept, or there are other possible solutions to it. We will continue working with you and ask that you continue working with us.

ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve payment of R. #279 Approval of encumbranses as listed for September 27 to October 7, 1977â&#x20AC;˘ On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mirs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Encumbrances Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Purchasing

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve Purchasing Items 1 through 3 as follows:

Purchase'of Booster Tanks

R. #280 Approval of Purchasing Items

Purchase of booster tanks for Central Food Service Department from Locke Supply Company which submitted the low quotation on specifications in the amount of $2,761.itU to be charged to the Central Food Service Department. 2.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (filmstrips, workbooks, cassettes, lesson plans, instructor guides, etc.) for use by the Title I program from Dowlings, Inc. (quotation and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). Purchase in the amount of $1,119.60 is to be charged to Account Title I, 2^0.01 and has been approved on'our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

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R. #280 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Purchasing cont'd

Purchase of teaching aids (language arts, phonics (pads), replacement records, replacement filmslides, etc.) for use by the Title I Program from Oklahoma Learning System, c/o Hoffman Information Systems (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,209.75 is to be charged to Account Title I, 2^0.01 and has been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

R. #281 Law Firm Instructed to Conduct Preliminary Investigation Into Price-Fixirg by School Bus Body Dealers

Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of October 10, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on October 17, 1977: "that the Board's law firm be instructed to conduct a preliminary investigation into possible price-fixing by school bus body dealers; said inquiry to include consultation with an antitrust expert and researching other data; cost not to exceed $1500.00."

Mr. English - What we are talking about, basically, is that this could cost up to about $1500.00. That would be the maximum amount that we are sort of authorizing. We discussed in the pre-meeting that if the inquiry showed that there was no need to go this far and spend the full $1500.00, then certainly it would be stopped at that point and the firm would come back to us and tell us that. But if it did go all the way to the $1500.00, at the end of this preliminary investigation, the law firm would come back to us and then make some sort of a recommendation on either that we should go ahead and file a price-fixing lawsuit or that we should not file such a lawsuit, and if they did say go ahead, then once again it is up to the Board as to whether we want to pursue the matter or not. Mr. Donwerth - I am sure that Mr. English has some information that deems investigating because this is making an accusation against an industry that is going to give them a black eye if we are not right. I don't agree with drawing a line at $1500.00. If you think there is something wrong, let's find out where it is. I really feel like, though, that we need to be pretty sure of the price-fixing before we make this type of an accusation. Mr. English - You are right; if I had not had some information, I would not have asked this. Certainly, if we spend $1500.00 and find out that it is going to take a little bit more, then the law firm can certainly tell us that and we can make a decision at that point as to whether we want to stop at the $1500.00 or if we should go on.

At this point, Mr. English added to the motion with the consent of the seconder the last part as stated above - "cost not to exceed $1500.00." Mr. English continued: If they want to spend more money than that, then they can come back to us and we will once again approve or disapprove the expenditure of more monies for thยง~'investigation. Mr. Donwerth - In my opinion, it isn't only a black eye to the industry, but it is a black eye to the investigation of our Transportation Department that purchases these buses to be caught up in anything like this without being able to see through it.

Mr. English - I don't see it as a black eye on our Transportation Department at all. The Transportation Department and the Purchasing Department have done an excellent job in doing the surveys on this that provided some of the information that was necessary. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #282 Resolution Approved Re Showing of X-Rated Motion Pictures Near School Buildings

Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts at the meeting of October 10, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on October 17, 1977, "for adoption of the following Resolution;" RESOLUTION

"WHEREAS, the students of the Oklahoma City Public Schools are at a highly impressionable and formative stage of their lives and moral development; and

WHEREAS, the presence and ready availability of diversions and pastimes contrary to public morality adversely influence these students in the formation of their life values; and

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WHEREAS, municipalities within the Oklahoma City School District have ordinances relating to public morals and conduct;

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Independent School District 89 that the municipalities within said district be encouraged vigorously to enforce their ordinances relating to public morals and conduct in the areas surrounding school buildings, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the municipalities be encouraged to pass ordinances prohibiting the public showing of any motion picture with a Motion Picture Rating of "X" within one thousand feet of any public school building."

R. #282 Resolution Approved Re Showing of X-Rated Motion Pictures Near School Buildings - cont'd

Mr. English - This motion is the outgrowth of patrons' concern in the Wilson School area where we have an adult cinema that shows x-rated movies within a block and a half of the school. There is quite a bit of concern that persons who attend such movies come out of there somewhat aroused, and that if you have little children around, they might provide easy prey for such people and that would certainly not be a healthy environment. We prohibit the location of taverns and liquor stores within certain distances of schools, and certainly x-rated movies ought to also be kept at a reasonable distance away from the schools. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Mr. (Arthur) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to direct the staff to explore the possibilities of applying for a Comprehensive Employment Training Act Grant (CETA) for the purpose of employing: support personnel for classroom teachers so that they might devote more time to the actual job of teaching children in the Oklahoma City School System.

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board In re Applying for CETA Grant

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - On the support personnel, are you talking about people that are already working? Mr. (Arthur) Hill - I put that in a broad general term for a reason. The rationale behind this was that we are always talking about providing the maximum services for our children in the school system. We are always talking about teachers not spending enough time with the actual job of teaching. We are always talking about teachers spending too much time on forms. If we hire some people to come in and do some of those clerical duties to support those teachers so that they could devote more time to teaching duties, that is the direction that I wanted this motion to go. One of the things that the Oklahoma City Police Department did when they had the same problem, they said that we want to put more policemen out there for the citizens of Oklahoma City; we want to free them from filling out so many forms, from doing clerical duties, etc. So they went in that direction and they did get a CETA grant. They have people who they hired under their CETA program to come in and do these clerical duties. If the Chairman wishes, we can either vote on the. motion tonight, or we can hold it off until October 28. Mrs. Potts - I feel that we ought to wait until our next meeting, because it is not an emergency motion"'.-> Also, I would like to know if our staff is not working in this area already, or what they are doing in this area. I know we have talked in the past about wanting to apply for any CETA grants that might be available that would assist in our programs. To consider the motion later would provide a little time for staff to do that too.

Dr. St art - We will place this on our agenda for the meeting on October 28.

Dr. Start relinquished the Chair to Mrs. Williams, Vice President, and made the following motion: I move that the Board instruct our legal counsel to petition the District Court to define the state statute which requires a Board of Education to recognize a representative group that does not represent a majority of eligible members.

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board In re Petition to Court

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Second. Dr. St art - Unless other members of the Board object, I would like to see the Board take action on this, this evening, because we, in effect, did petition the Court prior to the election to define this state statute, and I think with the Court continuing to maintain jurisdiction in this case, that it seems appropriate at this time, without a lot of expense, to file this petition and settle the issue once and for all, whether or not the Board must legally recognize a representative group that does not in fact represent the majority of eligible members. This is an issue that has been before us since from the time I have served on this Board of Education, and is the reason why I did not vote for recognizing the American Federation of Teachers. It is not that I am opposed to AFT. I think this is a crucial issue that should have been decided before the Board took that action.

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For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board In re Petition to Court - cont'd

Mr. English - I would like to ask Dr. Start if he has in mind that there, is the possibility of changing the decision of the Board here tonight to recognize the AFT through this court action? If the court comes back and says this Board does not have to recognize an organization which does not get a majority of all of the eligible votes, then would you foresee the possibility of this Board being asked to derecognize the AFT for this negotiating period? Dr. Start - I wouldn't presuppose what action this Board might take in the future, but I really sincerely believe that this is an issue that has been before us; it would be a precedent setting interpretation of the state statute, and I think now is the appropriate time for the court to define that issue. And whether or not that affects any future action of this Board is pure conjecture.

Mr. English - Do you personally plan to propose to this Board that we back up and derecognize the AFT if the Judge says we don't have to recognize an organization which fails to get a majority of all of the eligible voters? Mr. English - I can't answer that question. the court decides.

N(y decision about that will depend on what

Mrs. Potts - Mr. Bleakley, part of the statement from the court was that there was not a controversy at issue. Since we are not necessarily a party in the controversy, is it logical for us to pursue this issue or for one of the teacher groups to pursue it? Mr, Bleakley - That was with respect to the grievance.aspect of our motion. It didn't pertain to the election. What you have is a decision by the Judge which the Judge himself admits was misstated. His decision says that it requires a majority of the votes cast, and until that decision is changed, that is the law, but it is not in agreement with state law. You can go ahead and recognize anyone that you choose to. But as long as that decision stays there, you don't have the opportunity to say we are recognizing you in good faith because we want to and not because we have to. You could continue the recognition that you have voted tonightand still clear up the issue in the court as to whether or not you have to. That isthe Judge's decision asit stands, and that is why, with respect to the supportelection in which the group got 16%, under his decision that is a mandated recognition but it is not in compliance with state law. That issue wasn't initially appealed by any of the parties and it still remains law until the Judge changes his decision. The Judge said, I am not going to change my decision until you actually present an election of that nature. Because the Laborer's International Union was not a party to that previous action, the Judge wouldn't rule on that example we used where they just got 16% of the employee group, but he further stated, if you come to me after this election that we just held and there was not a majority of the employee group, I will rule that you do not have to recognize them. Of course, you have the opportunity to recognize them if you so choose. So you are still prolonging the situation of whether or not you have to or you don't have to by letting this go unresolved. This presents you with an opportunity to clarify that decision so that when you have future elections you are free to either vote under the mandate of the statute, if there is a majority of the employee group, or just recognize them in good faith as you have done tonight with the certified group.

Mrs. Potts - And you are saying that a decision of the court would not invalidate the decision made by this Board tonight? â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. Bleakley - No. The only issue that is unresolved is whether or not you have to recognize them because they got a plurality. That is what his decision says that is not in conformance with state law.

Mr. English - Mr. Bleakley, could this Board legally rescind its recognition of the American Federation of Teachers if the Judge said the Board does not have to recognize any organization which fails to get a majority of all of the eligible voters? Mr. Bleakley - That question would ultimately be decided by a Judge in some future litigation. You have the opportunity to rescind that vote, but I am not sure on what safe legal grounds you would be when it came under judicial review. Mr. Donwerth - We set the election according to Judge Harris' recommendation. Regardless of whether he made a mistake in what he intended to say or not., the election was held in that way. I am wondering if we could change it and say you have to get a majority of the eligible voters, if maybe we wouldn't have to hold another election if we are changing the process? Dr. Start - The motion that I made simply instructs our legal counsel to petition the District Court to define the state statute which requires the Board of Education to recognize a representative group that does not represent a majority of eligible members. There is a conflict there and I think this is a perfect opportunity to resolve that issue. Personally, I have a great deal of difficulty in understanding why this Board of Education should recognize any professional labor negotiator as representing a group of our employees when those professional labor organizers do not, in fact, represent the majority of that group. That is very wrong to me. If they truly represent the group, that is fine. I think that should be defined, and we can do it very simply with very little cost.

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Mirs. (Betty) Hart, representative of the Oklahoma City Employees' Local #1357, inquired from the audience as to how the support personnel could go to the legislature regarding more money being appropriated, if they are not recognized as an organization?

Mrs. Williams responded: Mrs. Hart, I think we are probably reading some unfounded fears in this, because certainly this Board has to vote, and I think what Dr. Start said in stating his motion was that he just wants a clarification.

Dr. Start - I appreciate your confusion, Mrs. Hart. Mr. English is trying to project what might happen depending on what the court determines, and thereby is confusing the issues. There are many ways of recognizing a professional group. That is not the issue before us at the present time. Mr. Bleakley - By the Board recognizing the American Federation of Teachers tonight, you have eliminated the controversy and the Judge: may use that as a basis of refusing to hear the question again, because having recognized them, whether or not you had to, it is no longer a controversy between the parties. I am saying, don't send us into court with the prospects that we are going to come back with a clarification, because the Judge may use the same approach as before on resolving the controversy.

Dr. Start - I recognize that hazard but this issue is going to come before us again. He has maintained jurisdiction, so let's ask him. Mrs. Potts - I think this issue certainly should be cleared up before we might be facing another election. I really feel that the participants going into an election need to know for sure what is going to be the basis of a decision regarding the outcome of that election. What is the date of the next election?

Dr. Smith - There has been no date set for support personnel. Support personnel really were not covered, as I recall, under the order of Judge Harris' court. The Board elected to utilize that same process or procedure in recognizing the support personnel, but I believe I am right in saying the support personnel were not a part of the motion before Judge Carmon Harris. Dr'. Smith - The order initially by Judge Harris did not include the support personnel. It was really an issue brought as the result of the professional educators, was it not? Mr. Bleakley - Right. Mrs. Williams - Mr. Bleakley, would you reiterate for clarification your point about good faith?

Mr. Bleakley - It is my interpretation thht the recognition by the Board was a valid recognition of the American Federation of Teachers, but it was not a mandated recognition. In other words, the Board, under the opinion that would have been forthcoming from the Judge, could have refused to recognize the American Federation of Teachers, and your recognition was one of good faith without a statutory mandate to do so. Mr. English - Would it be possible for this Board to set up rules, changing the rules for an election for the support personnel to require that an organization to be recognized must have a majority of the votes of all of the eligible votes in that unit? Could we do that'within the framework of the law?

Mr. Bleakley - Under the statute, you would. Harris, it would be contrary to that.

Under the existing decision of Judge

Mr. Donwerth - Judge Harris made no decision at all on the support personnel. Mr. Bleakley - Right, but there is a statute that says the support personnel have all the rights and privileges with respect to the selection of a negotiating organization that the certified people do. So all these rights that you extend to the certified employees under Judge Harris' decision are extended to the classified people.

Mr. English - If we came forth with the rules and regulations for the next election for support personnel and we said in there that it did require a majority of all the eligible votes, is it not likely then that somebody that represents support personnel would then take us to court and it would become an issue and we could get it decided? Mr. Bleakley - Yes.

Mr. English - That would get the clarification on the support personnel and would not muddy up the waters on what is happening on the professional educators, because that is where I have a concern that what happens here tonight, that if we vote to go to court, some people are going to get the idea that the Board now is trying to back up on what it did tonight after the teachers have all left. I have no intention, myself, of backing up regardless of whatever the court says. I think we recognized AFT and that is it.

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board In re Petition to Court - cont'd

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For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board In re Petition to Court - cont'd

Dr. Start - Mr. English is entitled to his opinions and interpretations hut he is very wrong. This is an important issue. It has "been before us for four years, and all that I am simply asking with this motion is for the court to define what it means when it says that we must recognize a representative group that does not represent the majority of eligible members. Mr. Bleakley - If I may respond further to Mr. English's question, if you have an election with the support personnel and they take it to court, you will probably have a different lawsuit and a different judge from Judge Harris and still have his decision present there raising a different interpretation. The advantage of getting it resolved in this lawsuit is thht you are dealing with a District Court decision which might be binding on another judge presented with the issue of the support personnel, because the statute gives classified personnel the same rights as the certified personnel have. That might be used to restrict the court's course of action in that future election.

After a discussion regarding the feasibility of voting on the motion at this meeting, it was decided by consensus of the Board that the motion would lay on the table for consideration at the meeting of October 28, 19T7-

(Mrs. Williams returned the Chair to Dr. Start.)

Comments Mr. Engli sh

Mr. English - We all received a report about a week ago about the Summer Feeding Program. We served 271,000 meals this summer and, as you know, it was a success. The person that I think is extremely responsible for the success of that program is our Assistant Director of Central Food Service, Howard White. I talked with Darrel Shepard about this young man, and he is doing an excellent job there. I understand that he would get up and be out there at three o'clock in the morning working to make this program go. When there was a truck driver that didn't show up, he was there to drive that truck. He was making it work. It is because of him that we had a success in that program. He has something like 23 employees out there that he supervised on that summer program, and I think when we have somebody that puts out such a tremendous effort, that we do need to say thank you to them for a job well done. Mr. White was asked to stand, at which time he made remarks regarding the Summer Feeding Program and expressed appreciation to those persons who assisted with the program and asked that these people be recognized as helping to make the program a success.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the next meeting of the Board would be held at 7:30 a.m., Friday, October 28, 1977, and it would be a discussion meeting. ADJOURNMENT

R. #283 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President ATTEST:

Clerk

Approved the

of November, 1977-

520 MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A DISCUSSION MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1977, AT 7:30 A.M.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

Paul English, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups, and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.)

Dr. Start called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Call to Order

Roll Call

HEARINGS

Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1) (2)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

Mrs. Hepp directed her remarks to a motion which had been made at the last meeting of the Board pertaining to a CETA (Comprehensive Employment Training Act) Grant for the purpose of hiring support personnel, and a concern about some of the questions asked on forms in the Goals and Objectives program.

Mr. Barlow's remarks were in regard to a motion which had been made previously pertaining to the petitioning of the Court to define the State Statute which requires how a Board of Education should recognize a bargaining representative group.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Motion made by Mr. (Arthur) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of October 17, 1977 to be considered at the meeting of the Board, October 28, 1977: "Direct the staff to explore the possibilities of applying Comprehensive Employment Training Act Grant (CETA) for the employing support personnel for classroom teachers so that devbte more time to the actual job of teaching children in City School System."

for a purpose of they might the Oklahoma

R. #28H Approval of Motion to Explore Possibility of Applying for CETA Grant

Mrs. Potts - I raised the question when this motion was made as to if this was any variance with existing, procedure? I know that members of the staff have tried to seek out grants wherever they were available, and I would certainly support this motion. I was curious as to what the answer on that was.

Dr. Smith - Members of the staff have visited with the representatives of the Human Resources Department of the City. They are the contracting agency for these funds. At an earlier date we asked for your permission to submit a proposal for funding to remove some of the minimal barriers of the handicapped, and we have submitted that. We have not received approval on that grant. Since this was raised again, members of the staff have been back to the Human Resources Department to further explore. We have been advised that those particular funds have been depleted, are all allocated; however, there was mention of a possibility of another source through them for some assistance. The staff is now involved in the development of a proposal to submit to them for this.

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Mr. Donwerth - Because staff is already working on this, I see no reason then to direct staff in this area. I personally am a little bit afraid of federal funds anyway. I am a little bit tired of them. We are using them with support personnel now. When you accept federal funds, you have federal restraints, and although I am not opposed to getting the assistance for the classroom teacher in this, I wish that we could find a way without going through the federal government to get it.

Mrs. Williams - Personally, I am not against it and I appreciate what our Superintendent has informed us, but I don't think it would hurt us one minute to apply for more. I am not against those dirty federal dollars, because usually on the bottom line you can find a way to adjust certain things. I think we had better get on with the show before a certain neighboring school district that is taking our kids to begin with, grabs all /

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R. #28U Approval of Motion to Explore Possibility of Applying for CETA Grant cont'd

Mrs. Williams cont'd of the money.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Is this not something that we are already doing?

Dr. Smith - There are several components of the CETA program. We have an application under one component of that. Of course, we do search the Federal Register. We do try to determine the sources of funds which might be available to help provide services for our young people. Certainly the staff has no objection to this motion. It would just direct us to do something that we normally do. This is a specific source of funding that you are asking us to explore further, as I perceive the motion.

Mr. (Arthur) Hill - As School Board members and the Administration, we are always talking about maximizing the services and benefits to our constituent groups, in this case the students. That was the rationale behind this motion. We do get federal funds from Title I, ESEA, Title IV and Title VII. I don't think we are deviating in any way. We are just trying to maintain a consistent policy. Dr. Smith said he already is working on it. Well and good, but I still would like us to go on record and pass this motion, just to show our support in a public way.

R. #285 Motion Approved as Amended to Instruct Legal Counsel to Petition Court to Define State Statute Re Recognition of a Bargaining Representative Group

Motion was made by Dr. Start and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill at the meeting of October 17, 1977 to be considered at the meeting of the Board, October 28, 1977 as follows:

"that the Board instruct our legal counsel to petition the District Court to define the State Statute which requires a Board of Education to recognize a representative group that does not represent a majority of (its) eligible members."

Amendment

Mrs. Potts - I would like to offer an amendment to the motion which would read â&#x20AC;&#x201D;"in the event that the Judge ruled that a majority did mean a majority of the group eligible to vote, that we as a Board, because of the expression of our professional educators in the last election, would continue to recognize the American Federation of Teachers for negotiations for 1978-79; in other words, that this decision, regardless of the clarification, would not affect the decision of this Board recognizing the teacher group for contract negotiations for the year ahead."

Dr. Start - This Board has already taken action to recognize the AFT. see it necessary for that amendment to be attached?

Do you really

Mrs. Potts - Yes, I think it is necessary, because I think there is some concern that this motion might have the effect of overruling that action of the Board.

Mr. Donwerth -^1 would like to second the amendment by Mrs. Potts. I certainly feel like it would be unfair, not only to the teachers, but to any elected official or any elected office, if the state came back with a definition of the Statute that you had to have a majority of those eligible to vote in order to hold an office or to be selected as a negotiating organization or representative organization. As I understand the State Statute now, it does have the majority of those eligible to vote, and I hope that they will come back and define that a little more clearly so that any organization would have the same right as any elected official.

Mrs. Williams - I think we need clarification as to whether it is a majority of the eligible voters or a majority of those voting, and if this ruling will apply not only to the professional educators, but the other segments of our school employees, because this election is not the only election where there was not a majority. Last year there was not a majority of those eligible, and it has been our custom to recognize the plurality. I think the amendment is necessary, but I do think that we need some clarification of the whole spectrum. And how much is it going to cost?

Dr. Start - The purpose of the motion is simply to clarify precisely what the State Statute says. There is nothing in the law that prohibits any Board of Education in the State of Oklahoma from recognizing any organization as the representative of a group of employees. The question is whether or not the law says we must recognize for negotiations an organization that really speaks for less than 50% of its membership. And that is the only purpose of this motion. This motion does not bind this Board to any future action it might take. It does not bind this Board toward any reversal of any action it might take. It would simply define the State Statute not only for our school district but the other 623 school districts in the State of Oklahoma. We have a continuing relationship with the District Court at the present time. It seems very appropriate and very easy and not very expensive to simply ask the Court to define precisely what the State Statute says. That is all there is to it, really.

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Dr. Start cont'd

Mr. Bleakley, the question arose as to how much this would cost us. quick answer to that?

Can you give a

Mr. Bleakley responded from the audience.

Dr. Start continued: What I hear you say is that it would he a matter of drawing up the petition and the legal form and presenting it, asking the Court Dy petition to define it, and the Judge will dÂŠ sb; And whether that is going to he costly or not depends on how much opposition and what action they might take in a lengthy court hattie. Is that what you are saying? Mr. Bleakley - That is correct.

R. #285 Motion Approved as Amended to Instruct Legal Counsel to Petition Court to Define State Statute Re Recognition of a Bargaining Representative Group - cont1d

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I think we have to he careful. We don't want to just keep getting into lawsuit after lawsuit. The amendment; would you explain that again, because I feel like in our last election that a majority of our teachers voted. I think there were only 500 that did not vote, which I thought was a good turnout, frankly. But in our support personnel election, we did not have that hig a turnout.

Mrs. Potts - My motion, only for clarification of possibly the purpose of the Board, reads that in the event the Judge should rule that a majority of all eligible voters is required in order to designate a group as a bargaining agent, that we would continue to recognize the group that had just been selected as representative of the certified employees of the district for 1978-79 negotiations. On roll call for the amendment, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the amendment carried.

On roll call for the motion as amended, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried as amended.

DISCUSSION

Staff Report - Goals and Objectives

Dr. Start, in introducing the topic for discussion, stated: The purpose of this meeting this morning is to give the Board an opportunity to visit with the staff in our district regarding the so-called accountability issues, and I suppose for clarification now, we should talk in terms of instructional management. I think that is a more appropriate wording and we should attempt to use that term rather than accountability. Because of the various emotional reactions to the term accountability, I think instructional management is probably a preferable term.

Dr. Start then asked Dr. Smith for comments.

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Dr. Smith - As we all know, we began this year implementing a program with projects and activities designed to accomplish the objectives, consistent with seven (7) goals established by this Board of Education for this school district. Earlier, members of the staff gave an explanation of this program. Because of questions and discussions which have been lodged regarding . the program, we felt it would be appropriate to devote this Board-Staff discussion meeting to this particular topic. Members of the Instructional Department staff are present to report and participate in the discussion.

Dr. Smith presented Dr. Alice Houston, Director of Curriculum Services, who stated: It is my understanding that this Board of Education gave a mandate to the instructional staff as a result of a comprehensive needs assessment. It reads thusly: "The major emphasis of this school system is improvement of instructional procedures and programs for all students." In accepting this responsibility, the Curriculum Services Department also accepted the challenge which of necessity accompanies such an undertaking. J^y first question upon hearing about the goals of this system was who formulated them? The answer - patrons, students, teachers, school administrators and civic leaders. My second question - who wrote the objectives, developed and identified programs, evaluative instruments and monitoring devices to determine the degree to which the objectives have been achieved? A check of the records revealed that committees of teachers, principals and, in some cases, patrons worked on the writing of these objectives, and at certain points they were reviewed by advisory committees. These two questions satisfy a- part of my professional curiosity. I say a part, because I knew from experiences that the first phase was a difficult one; however, phase two, the implementation of the instructional management, goals and objectives, would be the real challenge. We view this year, then, as a trial run to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional management system; does it, in fact, do what it was designed to do? Does it aid in instructional decision making? This morning, several persons from the Curriculum Services staff have come to share with you briefly where we stand at this point. Three teachers who worked on the writing committees were given the expressed responsibility of aiding with the implementation of the management system. They will speak first. Each is a successful classroom teacher in her own right and knows whereof she speaks, because she was just there. /

523 MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCOTBER 28, 1977 - CONT'D

DISCUSSION -Staff Report - Goals and Objectives cont'd

Dr. Houston presented the following persons who spoke on various aspects of the Goals and Objectives program:

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Mrs. Beverly Mash - K-8 Consultant

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Mrs. Billie McElroy - 9-12 Consultant

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Mrs. Betty Clifton - K-8 Consultant

Mrs. Nelda Tebow - Coordinator of Curriculum Implementation

Mrs. Barbara Mitchell - Coordinator of Accountability

Mrs. Mash spoke regarding the instructional management program as it relates to the elementary school; Mrs. Clifton, to the middle school; and Mrs. McElroy, to the high school.

Mrs. Tebow reviewed the compatibility of the instructional management system with the content of instruction by the use of various forms.

Mrs. Mitchell addressed her remarks to the monitoring system that would be used in the program. Each of the presenters responded to comments and questions by the Board. Following the presentation, Dr. Houston and Dr. Lindley concluded the discussion by stating:

Dr. Houston - One of the things that we have heard repeatedly is the amount of paperwork that is involved. We have heard it from teachers; we have heard it from principals and from Board members. Dr. Lindley asked a very pointed question of this Curriculum Services Department; he has asked it on several different occasions; how much time does it take to complete the necessary assessment information? We have given answers like this. It is impossible to say, because there are so many variables. It depends upon the teacher, just how knowledgeable she is about her students, how familiar she is with the materials that are being taught, and on and on. All of these answers are valid ones; however, they are not precise. It does appear that time being the precious commodity that it is, is certainly a factor in our formative evaluation of the assessment or management program. So I said to Dr. Lindley that however long it takes the teacher to fill out the forms, however long it takes the principal to get them in the office and compile them, however long it takes the Coordinator of Accountability to compile them district-wide, all of this can be done, I feel, by the computer in less than five minutes. For the past week, I have been exploring a program called Tracer which comes from CTB McGraw-Hill Company. Tracer is a computer-managed instructional aid that works with Criterion Reference materials from any source, such as the materials which we have. It is not a course of study. It does not teach, but it is a management aid for the teacher. In other words, it reports what each child is working on, what has been completed and what work is planned. It checks tests and reports the results. It alerts the teacher to important conferencing needs, and it does almost all of the very fine work and detailed work that, we need. I am in the process of finding out if Tracer is compatible with our School Data Processing Center. The Tracer software is written in ANS COBOL (American National Standard Common Business Oriented Language). The program requires the 180-K Memory. FfomDr. Shell, I have learned that we have an IBM 370-135 with a 38U-K Memory. There remains many details about our computer, our Goals and Objectives, as well as the management of the entire program, which would have to be investigated. However, if you have questions or would like for me to investigate further, I can do so. I am simply saying that at this point, it looks promising. It appears to give the teachers the information that they need in order to make instructional decisions in the classroom. The same is true for the principal. The same is true for the information we would need as a department to make certain decisions. Only preliminary inquiries have been made at this point, so I have no specific recommendation. I simply want to tell you, at least, what it is that we have done to this point. Dr. Lindley - As I understand the functions of a Board of Education as outlined in the state law, one major function that the Board has is to establish and maintain a system of schools appropriate to the needs of the district. A second one is to monitor how that system that has been established is working. We think that this information is going to provide you more information than you have ever had before in determining how that system is working, and will enable you as Board members, we think, to make better decisions.

Dr. Smith and members of the Board responded:

Dr. Smith - I would like to just reemphasize a statement made earlier that members of the staff are available to help you better understand any portion of this process and any of the forms. We certainly would encourage you to give them a call and come in and visit with them about any part of this that you don't understand completely. That is to members of the Board as well as others.

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Dr. Houston - I think it is important to note also that just because Scott-Foresman is the basal being used, that this in and of itself does not preclude the use of supplementary materials along with Scott-Foresman, and this is being done. (A complete transcription of the discussion is on file in the Clerk's office.)

At 9=15 a.m., Mrs. Potts departed the meeting.

Comments Mr. Donwerth

Announcement Dr. Start

R. #286 Adj ournment

Dr. Start asked if anyone had additional comments to make.

Mr. Donwerth - I would like to ask a question of Dr. Smith. Because of the notoriety that has been received by one reporter on one station about red-shirting of students for athletic purposes, I just wonder how much of this is going on in the Oklahoma City schools?

Dr. Smith - I don't believe you will be able to find a single case where we have had an individual red-shirted for athletic purposes.

Dr. Start announced that the next meeting of the Board of Education would be on November 7, 1977, in the auditorium (Board Room) at 7 p.m. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams. . On roll call, Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST:

Approved the

Clerk

day of November, 1977-

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

ABSENT:

Arthur W. Hill, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley and Eric Groves, Attorneys; Donald H. Ladd, Treasurer; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron, professional and employee groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.)

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Williams gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who gave preliminary remarks regarding Mrs. Wendolyn Maxwell, Teacher, Rogers Middle School, having been selected as Employee of the Month.

Dr. Smith presented to Mrs. Maxwell on behalf of the Board of Education and the Association of All School Personnel a Certificate of Recognition.

Mrs. Maxwell responded. Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board: (1)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(2)

Debbie Wakelee - Teacher

(3)

Bruce Wood - Teacher

(H)

Annette Frederick - Teacher

(5)

Roy Roark - Patron

(6)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

Mr. Barlow spoke regarding the AFT organization's support for a moratorium on the Accountability Program, and a request that a solution to the problem, as they see it, be an item of negotiations.

Ms. Wakelee's remarks were in regard to the need for elementary textbooks. Mr. Wood spoke about the Accountability Program as it relates to the reading series used in the Oklahoma City School System, and referred to a form which had been drafted at his school that would help alleviate what he considered to be an excessive amount of paperwork and serve as a report card for Fifth Year Center students.

Ms. Frederick gave an explanation of the form to which Mr. Wood had referred.

Members of the Board responded: Mrs. Potts - I would like to comment that I appreciate the creativity and the involvement of the teachers in developing an effective tool that this form demonstrates and I hope that our staff will take a good look at it and that we will hear what the results are that come from the parents.

Mrs. Hill - I.would like to go back and ask Mr. Wood some questions. Did you not feel that those committees that chose these reading series, that they really had input? Mr. Wood replied that this kind of thing had been a problem for years, and the committees that have been formed in order to provide teachers with input into the decision-making processes have been frustrated for years in that respect, and the teachers did not have anything to do with the decisions that were made for using one reading or math series.

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HEARINGS cont'd Mr. Wood proceeded "by calling names of committees on which he felt that teachers had input, hut contended that teachers did not make decisions on the Texthook Selection Committees.

Mr. English - Is this really just a cop-out though on the part about saying that teachers drop off the committee because it is already rigged? I don't remember anybody coming down here at that moment and saying its rigged, it is going to be Scott-Foresman, that the paperwork thing has already been set up. Nobody came down here then, but now they come down here after the decision is well made. You talked about the elementary principals making this decision that it will be one series. It is not my understanding that the Principals Association makes that decision. They can make recommendations. Teachers can make recommendations; AFT or ACT can make recommendai tions. But as far as deciding, it is not my opinion that the Principals Association has that authority. Mr. Wood stated that maybe the real question should be to try to find out who did make the decision to use only one reading series, and continued to criticize the use of the series. Mr. English - All of these people you say you knew about the decisions being made before the Textbook Selection Committee ever made its decision, where were you and where were the other people who are now coming down here and yelling at us; where were they back there before the books were ordered, before this final decision was made? You can talk about the paperwork monster and all of that, but if that textbook committee had come back and said that we believe there ought to be three series and they ought to be these, then we would have had some discussion going,on. But nobody came down here and said that it was a setup deal. I would appreciate if in the future when you hear of something like that, you do let us know.

Mrs. Potts - I don't think any impression should be created that, other text material cannot and should not be used by teachers to meet the wider range of student needs within a classroom. I recognize that the Criterion Reference testing has to be based on a particular text material, but as I understand it, teachers are encouraged to use other materials with their students to meet the varying range of the students. Mr. Wood continued to speak in opposition to the present Scott-Foresman reading series as being used in the school system.

Mr. English - I would like for the Superintendent to respond to some of the things that have been said here, because things get repeated in the media, because there is nothing said on it on the other side possibly. Dr. Smith - I would first state that I appreciate the openness and willingness of staff members to come down and express their opinions. I do want to defend the nine teachers that I am aware of who served as the majority of the Elementary Textbook Selection Committee for last year's selections. There have been some serious charges lodged against those persons serving on that committee, and I certainly want to offer a defense in their behalf. As far as all of the specifics, I can't respond to those, but I do know that nine of those teachers on that committee made the selections submitted for^approval. I also am aware that it has been stated previously that they adopted the basic text, and that this does not prevent any teacher from using other resources to work with their students. This is most important. I am not aware of the specifics of the shortage of materials being referred to. There have been general statements made, but certainly we would be happy to check into those and see what the status is of the materials. Every Textbook Selection Committee has the majority of those members comprised of classroom teachers.

Mrs. Potts - It was their vote that determined the selection? Dr. Smith - The committee's vote; yes, that determined the selection.

Mr. English - What about the statement that other decisions had been made which in essence tied the hands of the Textbook Selection Committee? Dr. Smith - I am not aware of any restrictions or.constraints placed on the people going in to serve on that committee.

Mr. English - I am talking about, as Mr. Wood indicated, that when committee over here that makes a decision that this is the way the process is going to be judged, that it has then tied the hands and way that you have to select this particular reading series or math with the Accountability Program.

you have another accountability really pointed the series to go along

Dr. Smith - Part of the criteria on selecting mateial is that it is compatible with the school district's philosophy, and it is compatible with our program, if that is what you are referring to. I do know that is one of the criteria they utilized, the availability of other materials or supportive materials that go with those.

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Mr. English - Would any of the other texthooks that were under consideration have fulfilled the requirements of the Accountability Program? Dr. Smith - I don't have the answer to that.

Mr. English then asked Dr. Smith if he would get the answer, please. Mr. Roark spoke as a patron in opposition to the amount of paperwork involved in the Accountability Program.

Mrs. Hepp's remarks, too, were in regard to the declaration of a moratorium on the Accountability Program and the reevaluation of the forms being used. She also presented to the President of the Board a petition with signatures of teachers in support of an immediate moratorium on accountability forms until the forms are evaluated as to their contribution to the improvement of instruction in the Oklahoma City schools. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes of October 17 and 28, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted, aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #287 Minutes Approved

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Report of Mrs. Williams - The committee that the President of the Board appointed to meet with Park' Committee the Park Department did meet at this Administration Building on the 31st of October. - Mrs. Williams Those persons present were Councilman Ben Tipton, who is Chairman of the Park Committee; Councilman Jerry Gilbert; Dr. Cecil Shaw, Director of the Parks and Public Events; Mrs. Potts and myself. We explored the areas of cooperation between the City Park Department and the schoolsj briefly, that they would like to have coordination between the two. We have talked so much about community use of schools and such, and the Park Department is faced with a certain lack of finance that cannot come out of the community improvement bonds and such. We will have another meeting here on November 30. We did quite a bit of talking on this subject, and we are cooperating with the Park Department. Mrs. Potts will have a motion later under New Business for this Board's action.

At this time Mr. English and Dr. Start presented a role playing skit whereby Mr. English was the teacher and Dr. Start a parent. The teacher called the parent in an effort to inform him of how well his son was doing in school; a positive call. Of course, the parent related that he could hardly believe it inasmuch as the only calls he had ever received from teachers had been those where the student had done something wrong. Following the skit presentation, Dr. Start stated: I should like to just call to everybody's attention of how important it is that we praise effort; that every child has positive elements in their personality and in their work, and how much more good could occur with a little praise, rather than constant criticism. Mr. English - I would like to add into that. . I think what you have referred to has been primarily that of the teachers and the students in relaying that on to the parents. We as Board members have the same kind of a responsibility to praise where we see praiseworthy things going on, and likewise that goes sort of down the chain of command; in essence, that as we praise administrators, then that the administrators also will praise the teachers and give them, their "warm fuzzies," and the "warm fuzzies" will be passed on and will grow. I had an occasion recently in working with an elementary principal; we had just finished a meeting in which we were both seeking approval of a particular project, and the project was approved. I just mentioned to him how good it was to have a principal of a school where the patrons were so supportive of what he was doing and so pleased with his work, and that the climate in-his school was so excellent. I consider that principal to be one of our top elementary principals. That principal told me that this was the first time he had ever heard anything from anybody at Central Office who said anything about what kind of a job . he was doing. It is one thing not to say something bad about what somebody is doing., but I think that ignoring of them really needs to be changed into a positive way. It doesn't mean that we stop our criticism. When there are things that need to be changed, certainly we need to point that.out, but also there is the flip side of that which is to be pointing out the positive things too.

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Report - Board of Directors of National School Boards Associatior Meeting Mr. English

Mr. English - I did miss the Board meeting last Friday because the Board of Directors of the National School Boards Association was meeting in Washington. Since I sit on that because I am the President of the Council of Big City Boards, I was there. I want to tell you how excited I am about what is going on in NSBA. We do have a new Executive Director, Thomas Shannon, who was a former Deputy Superintendent of San Diego, California, and he came on board in July and is turning things upside down in a beautiful way. First, the Board authorized the publication of a new informational newsletter which within 72 hours after the Board of Directors meets, this comes out and highlights everything that happened in the Board meetings. In the past you had to wait around for the minutes of the Board meetings to come out which would be a month later, and then they would be sent out to the various associations, and in that lag period rumors get started and misinformation goes out. So this is designed to, hopefully, stop that. Also we have got a new NSBA logo. The new logo of the NSBA has a picture of the dome in the A, which signifies our move to Washington, and what all that does mean to us, because you are aware, I am sure, that a year ago August we did move our national headquarters to Washington (Georgetown). The Board this month created a Council of School Board Negotiators, and this is for those people who are directly involved in negotiations for school boards to get together, just as we have the Council of School Attorneys for school attorneys, to come together and to talk about the problems involved in negotiations, what is happening in their school district and what we might be able to expect here. Also, the Board has received a study proposal on a liability insurance policy for school districts. We are asking that school districts look it over, make recommendations on it and send it back then to NSBA where some more work will be done on that. We approved some more cities for our future national conventions. In 1978 we are going to be in Anaheim, California; in 1979, Miami Beach, Florida; in 1980, San Francisco, California; in 1981, Dallas, Texas; in 1982, it will be in Atlanta, Georgia,- and then in 1983, in San Francisco. In connection with the national converntion they are designing a public relations packet. Just last year some school districts ran into a bit of a problem, some criticism because their school board members were going, to the national convention. So this new packet will tell what the convention is all about, what the topics are, the speakers that are going to be there, and what value it is going to be to the local district. Hopefully, it will head off some of the negative publicity. We also authorized the development of organizing a forum of school district federal program coordinators so we can know a little bit more about what is going on in that area. We have hired a new public relations firm. We are expanding the federal relations network through more intensive involvement of local school board members. The idea is that local school board members can do a better job of lobbying the Congressmen than a paid staff can, although it is certainly necessary to have a paid staff up there and we don't have a bunch of those as far as the lobbying goes. Also, the Board has authorized a feasibility study of publishing another national magazine. As you know, we have the School Board Journal at this time, and now we are doing market research on a magazine for school executives. Also, we are doing a market test to determine the feasibility of publishing a weekly newsletter, which would bring us up to date on what is going on in other school districts across the country; what new polices are being adopted by these school districts. I think you all received minutes from our Steering Committee meeting in early October in which the Council of Big City Boards of Education is recommending a change in its membership, which basically would increase those cities that are eligible for membership by about 26. The membership requirement now is that you have to have a corp population of 300,000. We would lower that to 200,000, and also if you had a student enrollment of U0,000 students, then all you would have to have would be "a rorp population of 175,000. We had requests from a number of cities to become involved with the Council because they have problems which are similar to the problems that we have. We have a report from one of the ad hoc committees of the Council on the Training and Evaluation of Teachers and Administrators. The Committee on Desegregation will soon be meeting. Mrs. Williams is on that committee which will be meeting and studying what has gone on in the field of desegregation in urban school districts, and will make recommendations on ways to ease the integration process for cities which have not yet undergone desegregation. We also have another committee which is dealing with declining enrollment. I have already provided that committee with copies of work that was done for us by the Arthur Young and Company and also by our staff, the public relationsâ&#x20AC;˘program about when you close schools, and our own criteria that we used for closing schools about a year ago. NSBA is really very active on the national scene.

Report on National School Board Academy Workshop Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - Several of us were in attendance in Dallas, Texas at the National School Board Academy Workshop on Discipline Prevention and Alternative Schools. We worked very hard, but some very good things came out. School climate, the self-fulfill' ing philosophy, . r.ble modeling and body language were cited as all determining factors in discipline problems; also, the quote - I am not what I think I am; I am not what you think I am; but I am what I am. There was an explanation of the three A's in discipline - Affection, Acceptance and Attention. Let.me know you like me. You may not like me but at least let me know you accept me for what I am. I will get your attention, whether you give it to me in constructive ways or not, because when I find out that you don't like me and you don't accept me, I am going to act up and you will have to give me your attention.

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Attorneys' Report-cont'd

Mr. Groves cont'd

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Mr. Walker for holding his money for a period in excess of three years. As a result, the total principal judgment to final payment date would he $213,232.00. That amount represents the principal judgment amount that has already "been granted and we believe will be affirmed at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. These same principles apply in the case of Attorney Nabrit and of Attorney Jones, and you can trace the same progression so that you can see a judgment that was in the orignal amount of $17,000.00, when paid out will end up being $2^,17^1.00; and $U, 150.00 would be $5,8^8.00. After | extensive negotiations with Mr. Walker we have reached what we think is an acceptable I compromise. There is an additional cost of $27,500.00. That $27,500.00 represents | an amount which Mr. Walker intends to claim before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Those are the costs of conducting the litigation, expert witness fees, travel expenses, the cost of transcribing testimony, and those kinds of things. It dates back to 1962 when the litigation began.. In our judgment that claim for cost should have been brought at the trial level and should not be entertained by the Appellate Court, but Mr. Walker intends to ask the Appellate Court to entertain it. We have reached a proposed compromise whereby we would pay only approximately half of the cost he intends to claim now before he claims them, and that is $13,500.00. We would eliminate in its entirety the claim of Mr. Nabrit and Mr. Jones, so that the only principal amount that we would be paying would be Mr. Walker's judgment in the amount of $150,000.00. We would pay interest at 10% from the judgment date of 26 March 1977 to the present, not on the total amount once had by Mr. Walker, Mr. Nabrit and Mr. Jones, but only on the $150,000.00 enjoyed by Mr. Walker. That interest would be $17,153.00, which means 1 that the payment if we paid it today would be $167,153.00. We have negotiated a settlement with Mr. Walker which would permit us, rather than pay the $39,385-00 carrying charge for three years, a lump sum interest payment for the entire three years in the amount of $10,000.00. Taking into account that $10,000.00, the total principal and interest from judgment date to the date of final payment would be $177,1^3.00. That amount plus the negotiated costs settlement of $13,500.00 would be a total of $190,6^3.00. It it is not settled, assuming that the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will affirm Judge Bohanon's decision, $213,232.00 is the amount to which Mr. Walker would be entitled at the end of the pay-out period. If we settle and pay it now rather than then, we will save $36,089-00. With Mr. Nabrit we will save it all, $21+,17H.OO. With Mr. Jones we will save it all, $5,8H8.OO. We will have no savings on the costs inasmuch as they have not reduced that to judgment. So $66,111.00 represents the total savings without the additional compromised payment of $13,500.00 in costs. So there are really two ways to look at the savings should you decide on this settlement. The actual total savings of which you can be assured is $52,611.00. That payment is based on the assumption that the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will not alter Judge Bohanon's opinion. There is one other savings that is not reflected in our memorandum, and it was difficult to reflect in the memorandum because we do not know how much it will be, but there will be additional fees and attorneys' costs assessed by the Appellate Court in Denver for the work done before the Appellate Court in Denver. Everything that we have given you is for work done at the trial level, only, here in the Western District of Oklahoma, before Judge Bohanon. Both of us have prepared briefs and will make oral arguments on November 15 before the Court in Denver. In the proposed settlement, all the fees, and time and effort that have been expended in that regard are waived. If Mr. Walker should prevail in Denver, which we believe he will, we will not only be paying almost a quarter of a million dollars, $2^3,000.00 to be exact, but in additional we estimate between $H,000.00 and $7,000.00 attorneys' fees.,and costs for the argument itself. We believe that it would be advantageous to the Board to pay now rather than later. Mr. Donwerth - On Mr. Jones and Mr. Nabrit, they have been eliminated and this total amount.would be a savings to us if we would pay Mr. Walker. Are we going to have anything come back from Mr. Nabrit and Mr. Jones?

Mr. Groves - No. Mr. Walker has represented to me that he is authorized to negotiate on behalf of Mr. Nabrit and Mr. Jones. This might seem odd that two attorneys are willing to waive as much in attorneys' fees; however, one must bear in mind that most of this money will be returned to the NAACP Educational and Legal Defense Fund, who originally retained these attorneys. So it really isn't as much a matter of individual attorneys' fees as it is fees, as I understand it, that will eventually be returned to the coffers of the organization that sponsored the litigation in the first place. These three gentlemen are all associated with those organizations. Dr. Start - I assume, Mr. Groves, that you are recommending that the Board take action on this new proposal this evening? Mr. Groves - We are recommending that you approve it and we are recommending that you do it tonight. We are recommending that because we have come to the end of a long road of settlement negotiations, and if it is not done, someone is going to have to go to Denver, and once we go to Denver and enjoin the issues before the Appellate Court, there is not going to be any further negotiations. We have done the best that we could, and we either have to settle it or take our chances at the Appellate Court.

Dr. Start - The Chair is open for a motion on this issue.

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Mrs. Williams - I move that this Board authorize the attorneys to settle the case as recommended "by Attorney Groves. Mrs. Potts - Second. Mr. English - I wonder if we could have a recommendation from the Superintendent.

Dr. Smith - I am aware of the past litigation and of the past conferences and discussions held in connection with this. I know also that previously it has been expressed that we have little chance of getting the opinion reversed in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. I would certainly concur with your attorneys to proceed with attempting to resolve this. If you will recall, a year and a half ago we made approaches to the attorney to attempt to resolve it, but it never came to be. So I would certainly support the attorneys' recommendation to resolve the issue.

R. #288 Board Approved Settlement as Negotiated for Attorneys' Fees in the Dowell vs. Board of Education Case

Mr. Donwerth - I will vote to go ahead and settle with the attorneys, but I still have an ill feeling about having to pay this kind of money, of our taxpayers' money, to the attorneys. I feel that the burden that was placed on the taxpayers with the whole suit in the beginning has been expensive enough. I feel the fee is too much for an attorney; however, like you explained, the money doesn't all go to the attorney, the NAACP is going to pocket the money. I feel like we have been out of enough expense. I really believe that our attorneys have gone the full route to try to get the best that they possibly could for us in a settlement, but I still have some ill feelings about voting to pay out these attorneys this kind of money.

Mrs. Williams - Visiting the sins of the fathers unto the second and third generation. Mrs. Hill - I think we all agree with Mr. Donwerth on this. It doesn't seem fair, but I really think our attorneys have done a fine job and need to be commended.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Mr. Bleakley reported:

(2) Hill Hodges vs. Casey Jones Case Settlement (Tag Agent Case) - In the case of Hill Attorneys' Report - cont'd Hodges, versus Casey Jones, et al, we have presented to you a proposal for the settlement of this case in the form of a draft journal entry of judgment. By the terms of that judgment, the school districts of Oklahoma County have the opportunity to recover a maximum of $55^,000.00 from this litigation, of which the Oklahoma City Public Schools have the opportunity to recover $2^2,153.^0 for their activity funds. The judgment provides that the cash on hand that has been collected from the former tag agency operations of Mr. Hodges and Mr. Jones will be paid out immediately to the school district. So once the settlement is approved, the activity funds can recover $127,196.00. Basically, the judgment provides that all of the assets that were on hand as of May 31, 1977 as surplus of Casey Jones' couniytag operation would be made available for distribution. The legislature passed .a .County Tag Agent law which eliminated the County Agent and made each Agent directly responsible to the Tax Commission. Future proceeds will then go directly to the General Funds of the district. We have been able to discover by reviewing the records of both Mr. Hill Hodges and Mr. Casey Jones, reviewing the audits of the State Examiner Inspector and the other documents have been provided-to uh, that these monies, both the cash on hand and the assets that we are going to recover, are what we feel in our professional judgment are those assets that we would be likely to discover and recover in the litigation if this matter were to go to trial. The assets will come from $211,000.00 presently in possession of Casey Jones; $57,000.00 which Hill Hodges deposited with the Court Clerk's office, and $53,000.00 in principal and interest that is held in what is called the N and L Trust which was created by Hill Hodges. In addition to the cash that will be initially distributed, other assets, according to this proposal, will be held by the County Superintendent of Schools. This includes the building on North Robinson which has been appraised at $128,000.00, and the balance of the judgement recovered by Mr. Hodges against Orvis Ray Hall. The balance of that judgment is $105,000.00. The proposal permits the current occupant of the building, Casey Jones, to retain that occupancy for a period of five years or the duration of his term as Tag Agent, whichever is the less. At the time he ceases to occupy that building or the expiration of five years, that property will be sold and the proceeds distributed to the activity funds. There are benefits.from letting him hold onto this property. One is that hopefully it will retain a large number of the patrons it presently has, many of whom may be outside of the county, and.therefore generate more proceeds for the county school districts. Secondly, the property is rapidly appreciating in its present location, and the benefit for the activity funds should grow with that appreciation. Thirdly, it would permit a.more or less staggered disbursement of these monies instead of it all coming at once, because once these proceeds are received, there will be no future proceeds to the activity funds of the school district. Everything we sought in our petition basically is recovered here with the exception of what was called the B and M Trust which represented fees collected by Hill Hodges which he did not put into his personal accounts while he was County Tag Agent. Our research in this area revealed to us the improbability of recovery of these sums if we went to trial. We were able to recover

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Mr. Bleakley cont'd

the notary and lists trust monies which were also endowed if this matter went to litigation. So I think the overall recovery is as good as could he achieved if the matter were litigated, and therefore we recommend the acceptance of this proposal for settlement.

Dr. Smith - I would he happy to recommend that we accept this settlement. R. #289 Board Approved Settlement as Recommended "by Attorney in Tag Agent Case (Hill Hodges vs. Casey Jones)

Mr. English - I move that we accept the recommendation of the Attorney in the settlememt of the case of Hill Hodges vs. Casey Jones.

Mr. Donwerth - Second. settlement?

Have the other districts in the County agreed to this

Mr. Bleakley - The settlement has been agreed to hy Mr. Hodges, Mr. Jones and the present incumbent of the County Superintendent of Schools' office, Phil White, as to his responsibilities under the journal entry. The attorneys for all of the school districts in the County have been presented with copies of this and most of them are presenting it to their school boards tonight for consideration. We have recommended to the five school districts which we represent in this matter that they do accept the recommendation. Mr. Donwerth - You made the statement that there would be no more benefits forthcoming for activity funds; is this the law?

Mr. Bleakley - The law that went into effect on May 31 provides that surpluses will be distributed by the Tax Commission to the General Funds of the school districts. So this money represents the last to be received by the activity funds from this source. Mr. English - How much was in this B and M fund that we didn't get?

Mr. Bleakley - The principal was $103,000.00. I am not sure what period of time that represented in terms of his income from the boat and motor fees. Mr. English - What happens with that life insurance policy?

Mr. Bleakley - We receive in addition to the assignment of the judgment against Orvis Ray Hall the second mortgage on his house at which he is paying off the entire judgment at $150.00 a month and $100,000.00 term life insurance policy on his life. Mr. English - You mean we get to pay the premium from now on?

Mr. Bleakley - Yes, that will be administered by the County Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Hill - Again, I think we need to commend our attorneys for a fine job here. Mr. English - Yes, they did a very aggressive job on this. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that-the motion carried. Treasurer's Report

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report.

R. #290 Reports Approved

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill that the Attorneys' and Treasurer's Reports be approved as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Smith stated his commendations to Mrs. Maxwell on her selection as Employee of the Month,-and to the members of the law firm for their excellent job in the two legal matters presented.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT cont'd It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated:

At School District Expense (a)

T. J. Smith, Jesse Lindley and William Bleakley, Conference with officials, Regional Office of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Dallas, Texas, October 26, 1977Confirmation.

(b)

One or more members of the Board, Annual Convention of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, November 13-15, 1977.

(c)

Loyce Willett, National Conference of Senior Officials, Physical Education and Sports, Washington, D. C., November 15-18, 1977-

(d)

John Brothers and A. C. Russell, 17th Annual Conference on Elementary School Problems in Large Cities, North Hollywood, California, November 27-December 1, 1977

(e)

Alice Houston, Conference-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Denver, Colorado, November 30-December 2, 1977-

(f)

William Bleakley, 1977 Convention of the National Organization of Legal Problems in Education, San Francisco, California, November 9-HÂť 1977*

(g)

Walter Hopper, National Indian Education Association Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Novenber 6-9, 1977- Expenses to be paid from Title IV Funds. Confirmation.

(h)

Beth Wilson, American Association for Affirmative Action Planning Workshop, Arlington, Texas, November 7, 1977-

R. #291 Professional Trips Approved

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the following Resolutions of Appreciation: (a)

Georgia Fay Mashburn, Retired Teacher, deceased October 7, 1977.

(b)

Cassandra B. Frank, Retired Teacher, deceased September 26, 1977.

R. #292 Resolutions of Appreciation Approved

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents and submit application for-.^he following Grants:

Programs for Gifted and Talented, The Education Amendments of 197H (P.L. 93-380) Dr. Smith - We are proposing that we submit an application for $20,000.00 in funds to be used for materials and supplies, and for substitute teachers for a Gifted and Talented Program. This provides for a continuation and an improvement of our present programs and also provides for establishing one more demonstration site for the elementary and Fifth Year Center. These are funds available from federal sources to aid in these. It will not be a replacement of our current programs, but expanding or improving our present programs, plus adding another elementary and Fifth Year Center. Mrs. Potts - How many Gifted and Talented programs do we have in existence in the district now?

Dr. Smith - Four. Mr. English - Are these all State Aid programs?

Dr. Smith - Yes, they are all State Aid programs, all elementary programs, and those are northside. One of these demonstrations on elementary is proposed for southside. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #293 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents and Submit Application for Grant

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R. #29\ Approval of Items Regarding School Elections

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the following items regarding School Elections:

Adoption of the following Resolution to the County Election Board, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: (1) RESOLUTION

A nomination election of the School District Electors of Independent School District Electors of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, will be held at forty-three (^3) *school buildings (Areas 5,6 and 7) in said District on the 3rd day of January, 1978, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and closing at 7:00 p.m. on said date, to consider or vote upon: Member of Board of Education, Office Number 5Member of Board of Education, Office Number 6. Member of Board of Education, Office Number 7-

* POLLING PLACES - ELECTION January 3, 1978

Election District Number 5

Creston Hills Culbertson Dewey Douglass Dunbar Edwards Garden Oaks Martin L. King F. D. Moon Lincoln Longfellow Northeast Page-Woods on Polk Truman

2240 N. E. 19th 1201 N. E. 12th 3500 N. Lindsay 900 N. Eastern 1432 N. E. 7th 1123 N. E. Grand Blvd. 3401 N. E. 16th 1537 N. E. 24th 1901 N. E. 13th 1138 N. Geary 1201 N. E. 48th 3100 N. Kelley 600 N. High 3806 N. Prospect 1324 N. Kelham

Election District Number 7

Bodine Capitol Hill High Davis Fillmore Hayes Heronville Jefferson Lafayette Lee Oakridge Parmelee Ross Shields Heights Southeast Southern Hills Webster

5301 S. Bryant 500 S. W. 36th 324 S. E. 53rd 5200 S. Blackwelder 6900 S. Byers 1240 S. W. 29th 6800 S. Blackwelder 500 S. W. 44th 424 S. W. 29th 4100 Leonhardt Drive 6700 S. Hudson 4120 Magnolia 301 S. E. 38th 5401 S. Shields 7800 S. Kentucky 6708 S. Santa Fe

Election District Number 6

Adams Arthur Coolidge Grant Hillcrest Pierce Prairie Queen Rancho Village Rockwood Roosevelt Stand Watie Van Buren

3416 5100 5212 5016 6421 4101 6609 1401 3101 3233 3517 2700

S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S.

W. 37th Independence Villa Pennsylvania Miller W. 27th Place Blackwelder Johnston Dr. W. 24th W. 44th Linn W. 40th

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(2)

(3)

Consideration of the preliminary estimate of the amounts of money and the tax rates that will be required for the district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 19785 and the call for an election contained therein, an election to be held on Tuesday, January 2h, 1978, for the purpose of voting on the following questions:

(a)

Making an emergency levy of 5 mills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, under Section 9 (d), Article 10, . Oklahoma Constitution.

(b)

Making a building fund levy of 5 mills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, under Section 10, Article 10, Oklahoma Constitution.

(c)

Making a local support levy of 10 mills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, under Section (d-1), Article 10, Oklahoma Constitution.

Adoption of the following Resolution to the County Election Board, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: RESOLUTION An election of the School District Electors of Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, will be held at ninety-seven (97) **school buildings in said District on the 2Uth day of January, 1978, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and closing at 7:00 p.m. on said date, to consider or vote upon:

(7)

(a)

Member of Board of Education, Office Number 5.

(b)

Member of Board of Education, Office Number 6.

(c)

Member of Board of Education, Office Number 7.

(d)

Emergency Levy -â&#x2013; 5 Mills.

(e)

Local Support Levy - 10 Mills.

(f)

Building Fund Levy - 5 Mills.

Approval of the employment of the County Election Board of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and election officials thereof, to conduct the following elections: (a)

A Nomination Election to be held January 3, 1978.

(b)

An Annual Election to be held January 2^,1978.

The elections to be held at polling places designated by the Board of Education. Also recommend approval of payment of compensation at the established rate to the election officials and office personnel helping to conduct the elections, and paymenirt>f other election expenses, including the rental and transportation cost of voting machines, election supplies and the printing of ballots.

R. #29^ Approval of Items Regarding School Elections - cont'd

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R. #29^ Approval of Items Regarding School Elections - cont'd

♦♦POLLING PLACES - ELECTION January 24, 1978

3416 S. W. 37th Adams 715 N. Walker Adult Day Center Arcadia, Okla. Arcadia 5100 S. Independence Arthur 5301 S. Bryant Bodine 1215 N. W. 95th Britton 4126 N. W. 18th Buchanan 3232 N. W. 65th Burbank Capitol Hill Middle 2717 S. Robinson 500 S. W. 36th Capitol Hill High 2801 S. W. 3rd Carver 817 N. Robinson Central Classen 1901 N. Ellison 2402 S. Pennsylvania Columbus Coolidge 5212 S. Villa Creston Hills 2240 N. E. 19th Culbertson 1201 N. E. 12th 324 S. E. 53rd Davis 3500 N. Lindsay Dewey Douglass 900 N. Eastern Dunbar 1432 N. E. 7th 3200 N. Walker Edgemere Edwards 1123 N. E. Grand Blvd. Eisenhower 1301 N. E. Eisenhower Dr. Eugene Field 1515 N. Kle in Fillmore 5200 S. Blackwelder Garden Oaks 3401 N. E. 16th 1821 N. W. 21st Gatewood Grant 5016 S. Pennsylvania Green Pastures 4300 N. Post Road Harding 3333 N. Shartel 721 Britton Road Harrison 2300 N. W. 15th Hawthorne Hayes 6900 S. Byers 1240 S. W. 29th Heronville 6421 S. Miller Hillcrest 1105 N. W. 45th Horace Mann 2401 N. W. 115th Hoover 2601 S. Villa Jackson 6800 S. Blackwelder Jefferson Johnson 1810 Sheffield Road 3125 Lyon Blvd. Kaiser Martin Luther King 1537 N. E. 24th 500 S. W. 44th Lafayette 424 S. W. 29th Lee Lincoln 1138 N. Geary Linwood 3416 N. W. 17th Longfellow 1201 N. E. 48th

Madison Mark Twain Marshall Mayfair Monroe F. D. Moon Nichols Hills Northeast North Highland Northwest Classen Oakridge Page-Woodson Parker Parmelee Pierce Polk Prairie Queen Putnam Heights Quail Creek Rancho Village Ridgeview Riverside Rockwood Rogers Roosevelt Ross Sequoyah Shidler Shields Heights Southeast Southern Hills Spencer Stand Watie Star Star-Spencer Stonegate Sunset Taft Telstar Truman Van Buren • Webster West Nichols Hills Western Village Westwood Wheeler Willard Willow Brook Wilson

3117 N. Independence 2451 W. Main 9017 N. University 3200 N. W. 48th 4810 N. Linn 1901 N. E. 13th 1301 Wilshire Blvd. 3100 N. Kelley 8400 N. Robinson 2801 N. W. 27th 4100 Leonhardt Drive 600 N. High 12000 N. E. 42nd 6700 S. Hudson 4101 S. W. 27th Place 3806 N. Prospect 6609 S. Blackwelder 1601 N. W. 36th 11700 Thorn Ridge Rd. 1401 S. Johnston Dr. 10010 N. Ridge view 421 S. W. 11th 3101 S. W. 24th 4000 N. Spencer 3233 S. W. 44th 4120 Magnolia 2400 N. W. 36th 1415 S. Byers 301 S. E. 38th 5401 S. Shields 7800 S. Kentucky 8900 N. E. 50th 3517 S. Linn 8917 N. -E. 23rd 3001 N. Spencer Road 2525 N. W. 112th 3105 Sunset Blvd. 2901 N. W. 23rd 9521 N. E. 16th 1324 N. Kelham 2700 S. W. 40th 6708 S. Santa Fe 8400 N. Greystone 1508 N. W. 106th 1701 Exchange 501 S. E. 25th 1400 N. W. 3rd 8105 N. E. 10th 2215 N. Walker

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted, aye; Mrs. Hill voted, aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted, aye; and Dr. Start voted, aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve a contractual agreement with the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services (DISRS) for the school district to provide special classes and/or instruction for children (0 to 21 years of age) at Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital, Oklahoma City; DISRS to be liable for all costs incurred in providing the classes and/or instruction.

R. #295 Approval of Contractual Agreement with DISRS

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #296 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Direct Inquiry Mr. Donwerth - Is there some objection from the teachers or the teachers organizations with Respect to that all of the retirement benefits, that the amounts withheld from their pay including Tax Status of the amount that is paid in by the Board, the $72.00, not be put under fringe benefits? Payments to Oklahoma Teacher Dr. Smith - It has not been an item that has been negotiated. In the past, considera- Retirement System tion has been given to insurance benefits and other kinds of benefits in lieu of increases in salary, and each time it has come out in the salary with the exception of the one time when it was agreed by the two parties in negotiation of this $72.00 contribution.

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts to authorize the President of the Board and/or the Superintendent to execute necessary letters and instruments to the Department of Internal Revenue requesting a ruling with respect to the tax status of certain payments by the district to the Oklahoma Teacher Retirement System on behalf of its employees.

Mr. Donwerth - If it was found not taxable, the $72.00 would have to be kept separate. And when the teachers start drawing their retirement, they would not have to pay taxes on the amount that they pay taxes on at the present time, but would have to pay taxes on the $72.00 or on the entire amount after their contribution that is taxable income at the present time.

Dr. Smith - The major benefit of this would be on the taxable status to the employee and not to the school district. This would be $72.00 that would not be counted as taxable income to the employee if that should be the determination of the National Board. Mr. English - Is this where we got the original interpretation? Dr. Smith - We involved our attorneys in checking on this, but our interpretation here was from a local representative of Internal Revenue Service. The National Board in Washington,, D. C. is the one that we are asking for an interpretation now.

Mr. English - Could we not have asked the National Board back when we got the original interpretation from our local IRS? Dr. Smith - Yes, I believe we could have. Based on everything we had at that time and visiting with our auditing firm representative and all, it seemed that the previous cases had been upholding what the local interpretation was. It is only because of their finding a"~dase listed in their journals where the National Board has ruled differently, that the determination was made now for us to ask for that same interpretation from the National Board.

Mr. English - When we were negotiating this item, was not the understanding at that time that it was not taxable, and then we got the interpretation? Dr. Smith - I don't know if we really knew whether it would ..or would not be taxable at that time. It was felt that some of the benefits that might accrue to an employee might mean more to them in actual take-home dollars than it would be if it were all in salary.

Mr. Donwerth - At the time this was being negotiated, wasn't there a conflict that appeared with the State Teachers Retirement System in the way that they had their trust setup that it would conflict with their trust if we put this under the fringe benefit item?

Dr. Smith - I really don't recall the reference there. Mr. Bleakley - Tulsa did not withhold from their retirement contribution and they have been living in a virtual state of fear that the IRS is going to come collecting that and they are in our cheering section in getting this ruling, because it will directly affect them. The area is still in limbo as to what the IRS really intends in this area, and they have been fearful for sometime now that the demand is going to be made on them in excess of a quarter of a million dollars in withholding. Mr. Donwerth - Have we consulted the teachers organizations on this? Do they want it put under a fringe benefit, or would they rather have it as taxable income?

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R. #296 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Direct Inquiry with Respect to Tax Status of Payments to Oklahoma Teacher Retirement System - cont'd

Dr. Smith - I would assume that the way it is now to where it is considered as taxable income to them, if there can be a ruling obtained that it would not be taxable income, I think I know what the answer would be from the employees. I think most of them would prefer as I would, that it be nontaxable. I think that is what we are really asking for.

Mr. Donwerth - We say it is nontaxable, but at some time it is going to be taxable income. It is either going to be taxable income now or it is going to be taxable income when they retire. Mr. English - Why don't we wait a week and ask the groups to have their input?

Mr. Bleakley - I have been contacted by one of the attorneys of the OEA which is very much interested in this, seeking the same determination. They seem to be favorable. The intent is to defer the taxation until retirement. Mrs. Hill - Would there be any way then that they would be able to file for that they have been paying taxes on?

Mr. Donwerth - They may be able to declare an overpayment of taxes for the amount that they have paid. Dr. Smith - That would have to be an employee filing on that.

(1) Class Size Report - Dr. Smith: During the past few weeks much has been said about class sizes in this school system. Members of the Board have received copies of the 1977-78 Class Size Report. The report includes the frequency distribution of sizes of classes for elementary schools, Fifth Year Centers, middle schools and high schools. It also shows the average class sizes. It starts with those class sizes under 10 and then goes to those over ^0 with a frequency distribution there.

(A copy of the report is on file in the Clerk's office.) Dr. Smith then presented Dr. Jesse Lindley, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, who reported as follows:

Dr. Lindley - I will talk about a report of the sizes of all classes in the Oklahoma City Public Schools, with the exception of those at the special centers - Carver, Dunbar, Washington, Orchard Park, Central Innovative and the Adult Day classes. I think all of you are aware that the classes in those particular centers are smaller than in our schools, so I felt it might not be fair to include those in this report. The purpose of this report is to give the total picture on class size in this district. Some prior information you have been given has been mere sampling of class sizes which were designed to prove a contention that someone wished to make with regard to class size. I am here tonight not to report just those that prove a particular contention, but to show you the class sizes in all classes in this school district. Since this is a report of the size of classes in the school district and not a report on pupilteacher ratio, "otily teachers were used in determining this. The class sizes in high schools run from under 10 to over HO, with a mean or average class size being 26. I would like to call to your attention the most significant progressâ&#x2013; which the personnel who are involved in scheduling have made in the balancing of classes. The principals and their assistants who deal with scheduling are to be commended for the type of job they have done this year in balancing classes in this school district. It is not an easy task. They have worked very hard at it, and I am proud of them. We still have some disparities within our classes. We are probably never going to reach the ultimate where every class would be the same size throughout the district. That probably is not going to happen, but I think with what they have had to work with, that this report shows that they have done very well. Last year in language arts we had 31 classes with over 70; this year we have only 3 in the high schools. You will note similar progress in most of the academic areas. Of the 159 classes in the high schools which have more than 38 students, 108 are in areas where more than 38 students are thought to be acceptable by such agencies which regulate class size as the State Department, of Education and the North Central Association. I am speaking of classes like physical education, vocal music, band, typing, which are areas where these agencies feel that classes above 38 are acceptable. Also, in the high schools there are 306 classes with 10 students or less; 127 of these classes are in Special Education; 36 of them are in the Area Vo-Tech School, and the remaining 1U3 are dispersed among the nine high schools. Most are found in the vocational area, driver education, etc. With regard to the Vo-Tech Center, let me point out that I am only reporting students from this school district. There are also in those same classes students from other school districts. So the total class size in the Vo-Tech School is larger, but I am not reporting the students from other districts who are in those classes. The class sizes in the middle schools range from under 10 to over 40, with a mean of 28. At the middle school level there are 120 classes with over 38; with 111 of these 120 being

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Class Size Report cont'd Dr. Lindley c ont'd

Information to the Board cont'd

in the acceptable areas that I mentioned Just previously. There are 209 classes in the middle schools with 10 or under and 178 of these are in Special Education. One of the things that I noted when I got this report last Thursday was that the classes at Jackson were somewhat larger than our other middle schools. What we found is that the people at Jackson had not worked with scheduling and with the Data Processing in such a way that we have an accurate count there. What had happened was that they have some classes where the teacher meets with one class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and with another group on Tuesday and Thursday. What had happened those two had been combined and it made it look like it was one large class, when actually it was around 25 or 26 on each day, but it combined those to make one large class. They also had some cases where the first hour class stays with the teacher who had them in homeroom, and once again they combined those numbers to make it appear it was a larger class, when actually it was not. We have corrected that now. We are working with the personnel at Jackson so that in the future this will not happen. At some of our other schools we have the same type of situation and they had worked with Data Processing in such a way that this did not come out in their report. Earlier this year a national union leader while speaking in Oklahoma City indicated that most school classes should have 33 or fewer students. I Just happened to note in this study that only 22% of the total classes in both high schools and middle schools exceed this figure, and of course many of those classes are in the areas of physical education and the fine arts. All of the classes in the Fifth Year Centers and elementary schools are well below this figure. The classes in the Fifth Year.Centers range from 11 to 29, with a mean class size of 2h.2h. The elementary school class sizes range from 20 to 29, with a mean class size of 23.69. You should realize that the class sizes that are included in here for fifth year and elementary schools include all the special education children. There are not at sometimes during the day additional students in that class. This was the case last year and there were concerns expressed. So we did add considerable numbers of teachers to the staff in order that we could make these teachers nonchargeable, so that the class sizes that you see reported are the most that you will see. And if that particular school has an LD teacher, and EMH teacher, a Title I Learning Center or an ESAA Lab, there will be during some parts of the day fewer than the number reported in this class. Over the years I have been concerned about class size, not Just averages, but all classes, and we have reported this through the years. I have been able to see where a lot of progress has been made in this school district. This does not mean that we have reached the ultimate. I don't think we have. I think this Board and the Adminisration, as money has been available, have always been willing to put it to this use, and I have the utmost faith that will continue. If and when more money is made available to this school district, I feel sure that you will want to use that part of it that you feel that you can for a class size. I think our classes will compare very favorably with others in Oklahoma, and with school districts in our financial situation. Members of the Board inquired:

Mrs. Potts - I would like to ask a question regarding the committee that, had funds and discretion to work with those funds on class size. Has there been action taken by that committee? * Dr. Lindley - I know that they have met once. One of the things they asked for was this class size report. Now that this is available, we will give it to that committee and I assume that they will use this as the beginning for their study and will go on from there.

Mrs. Hill - I did notice that there was a variance in class sizes at our Fifth Year Centers and I was Just curious as to why. Dr. Lindley - Some of these will be kindergarten. For example, at Creston Hills Fifth Year Center, the class with 16 is a kindergarten class. I would not know unless I talked to that particular principal as to why they are not all the same.

Mrs. Hill - I noticed in one of our high schools where they did have ^+0 in a class and the statement was that the class had 17 students in attendance. What happened to the rest.of those students?

Dr. Lindley - This is something that I will need to inquire into. I do not have any information other than what it shows. I would assume that what they are saying is that they have made adjustments and now there are only 17 in that class. Mrs. Potts - I do continue to have an interest in our doing all we can to provide the best environment for those kids in the future. I noticed that one of the areas that was mentioned where under North Central Association there was room for larger classes was science, and I was curious as to whether I was the only one that had a concern that perhaps it was unwise.

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Information to the Board cont'd

Dr. Lindley - I think the problem there is that in writing this, I did not make it clear. That is not true. Science is not an accepted area, but I can see: how you would interpret it that way. Dr. Start - I am very happy with this report. I think it shows leadership for this school district in the metropolitan area and I would go even further than you. I would be willing to wager that there is no school district in this metropolitan area that can match these figures, and I resent very much our faculty causing such an uproar about this system. We are very much concerned about our image in this community. With the facts before us now and very little ability to tell the patrons, this community is going to believe what some of our faculty told them as part of their pitch in the arena prior to the election. This is a very real and serious point to me, and I appreciate your staff very much for bringing these facts to our attention.

Mr. English - Could it be that there have been some changes in the number of students in some of these classes during the past month?

Dr. Lindley - Yes. Mr. English - So that maybe some classes did have more students in them than is reflected in this report?

Dr. Lindley - Yes. We always make adjustments as soon as possible. After we got our first report and we found seme classes that were larger than we thought they should be, we went out and visited with the people in those schools and worked with them to bring those in line. Mr. English - So the earlier reports may have been more accurate than this would indicate at this time the facts to be?

Dr. Lindley - The fault I have with the earlier reports is that they were just samples and they only sampled what would prove their point.

Mr. English - Do we have comparative data that would compare this year with five years ago or ten years ago? Dr. Lindley - We have it for the last'several years. I cannot remember for sure where we have made these for a period of five years or not.

Mr. English - I would appreciate some information by grade level or school level, something that might indicate the progress that we have made.

Dr. Lindley - I would also like to point out that I think the greatest progress we have nade this year is in the balancing that we have done; not that we have decreased the average number that much, because we haven't; also in the elementary schools where we have a situation now where there are not kids added, and the amount you see here is the total number that will be in that class during the day, and in some parts of the day there will be even less. So I think that is the kind of progress we have made this year. Mr. English - When I speak of comparative data, I don't mean just an average of 2h students; I ata..talking about how many do we have, like 30 to a class and this type of thing.

Dr. Smith - I think we have that for two years prior to this year. I am not sure that it goes back beyond that in this format where we were able to graph it out in this manner, but we can check and see what we do have. Mr. English - The reports that we used to make to the Court; could that help in pulling together some of that information?

Dr. Lindley - We recorded the breakdown by race in each class. would have to look into.

That is something we

Mrs. Potts - .1 would like to ask if there is a possibility of these kinds of adjustments being made earlier next fall? I am wondering if there are thoughts of ways that we can manage that earlier in the year? I am wondering if there are things that could be put in place that next year we won't need quite as much delay? Dr. Lindley - Your point is well taken. This is one of our goals, to try to find ways next year where we can do it earlier. One of the poblems we have is, for example, when it comes to transferring teachers, principals always feel like if you would just give us another week, that enrollment is going to come up, so we won't have to move the teachers. I think that our problem has been that we have waited too long, and I think we are going to have to start making staff adjustments sooner, and that will speed up the whole process. We are also looking at the prospect, and I am not sure whether this has a lot of promise yet, but we are trying to look at a period of over three or four years, of what does the enrollment say the first day after Labor Day, and what percent was that of the enrollment the First Quarter, to see if we can get

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Dr. Lindley cont'd some kind of history on what happens in a particular school, and then "base judgments as to whether to go ahead right after Labor Day and move on this based on what history has shown us. If it would appear that we could predict what the enrollment would be from the enrollment, say, the first day after Labor Day, then that would permit us to speed this up. One thing we have considered is the possibility of staffing the schools several teachers light. There are some problems with that, however, in that if we staff light and then look for staff in August or September, we do not have the choice that we have in May and June. One other thing that I have asked principals to consider is having us employ a pool of people, like so many English teachers, so many math teachers and not assign them to a particular school until we see where people will be needed. There are some advantages to that because we can do it in June. There are some disadvantages too. Some people are reluctant to sign a contract unless they know specifically which school they are going to work in. So there are pluses and minuses about any idea that we have come up with, and we will be considering various things along with principals and will try to make some decisions to try to remedy this situation.

Information to the Board cont'd

Mr. English - Have copies of the report been given to the two teacher groups?

Dr. Lindley - No, but I have them. Last year I gave Mr. Barlow a copy and told him if he could find any errors, I would appreciate him pointing them out to me. I would like to do that same thing this year. Dr. Smith - We had planned on giving copies to them as well as supplying information to representatives of the news media. (A copy of the Class Size Report is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Dr. Smith continued:

(2) Senior Citizens Feeding Program - Our Senior Citizens Feeding Program has been in effect since the beginning of school. During the month of October we had a regular daily average of those that were appearing daily of only 21. During the month of September we had slightly more than that. I think the program has been most successful, but our main concern would be that there are probably others in the community that could and should avail themselves of this program. Our staff members are working with the area-wide agency to again publicize the fact that this program is available. I might mention also.that during the month of September we referred six of those individuals to our Volunteers' Office to work with out Volunteer Program. So it has been very well received by that liminted number, and we will continue working in that area. (3) Burning of Ballots for Bargaining Representative Election - Tuesday, November 15, 1977, the ballots of the recent election that are in the custody of the County Election Board will be destroyed in the manner in which was planned originally unless something should occur between now and then. The time set for that is 9 a.m. on November 15 at the County Election Board.

(H) Response from Office of Civil Rights - This afternoon we received a response from Dr. John Bell in the Office of Civil Rights, the Regional HEW Office in Dallas. As you will recall ,__Dr. Lindley, Mr. Bleakley and I went to Dallas on October 26 and presented the'proposal regarding the reassignment of students in the Edgemere area to help eliminate some overcrowded conditions. Just briefly, the statement made by Dr. Bell is "therefore, the Office for Civil Rights accepts the proposed student assignment changes recommended by the district to reduce the overcrowded conditions at Edgemere Elementary School." I would propose that you give consideration to this very important topic at your meeting scheduled for next Monday evening at Webster Middle School. This would permit any interested persons to provide input, to express their opinions on this topic prior to taking final action.

Mrs. Potts - I move that this (the proposed student assignment changes recommended by the district to reduce the overcrowded conditions at Edgemere Elementary School) be placed on the agenda for next week's Board meeting for approval.

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

Mr. Donwerth - Second. Mr. English - The people who would be affected by this, would be notified that it will be up for consideration?

Dr. Smith - We will get information out to. them indicating that it is on the agenda for consideration next Monday evening and if they desire to provide either written or if they want to appear and give oral responses or reactions, they would be welcome to.

Mr. English - Does this also include the transfer students? Dr. Smith - Right. The proposal basically calls for moving the Fifth Year Center students from Edgemere to Polk Fifth Year Center. I have checked and visited personally

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For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board cont'd

Dr. Smith cont'd with the principal. There is one room where they have a three-station team teaching situation, with only two teachers or two groups of students. One of the classes would fit into that. Another is in an area that is utilized part time as the music program, and it would he moved to the stage area of the auditorium. The principal feels that there would he no problem at all in fitting these students into the program. We would propose that the principals of the schools get together to work out the logistics of the move. It would call for the reassignment of two fifth year teachers from Edgemere to Polk, and one teacher being assigned to Putnam Heights where part of the students from the Sooner Haven project would be assigned, and part of them would be assigned to Sequoyah. In addition, those students attending the two nursery schools in the area, now attending Edgemere on special transfers, would be assigned to Putnam Heights. We have visited with one of the managers of the nursery school. Her only question was where are you going to ask me to take those students? We have not conversed with the parents of all of those students, however, at this time. It calls for the reassignment then of three teachers from the Edgemere staff, even though there are a few over 100 students being transferred under this proposal. We will give you the more detailed information on that in written form prior to your next meeting. Mrs. Hill - Are we saying that there would be 23 students going to Putnam Heights? Dr. Smith - There would be 31 additional students that would be going to Putnam Heights.

Mrs. Hill- How many would be going to Sequoyah? Dr. Smith - The figure that we submitted to Dr. Bell will differ slightly from today's figure. There are only seven, students residing in that Sooner Haven area who would be assigned to Sequoyah; the other from the Sooner Haven area are assigned to Putnam Heights.

Mr. English - You will have for us some sort of a detailed report on this?

Dr. Smith - Yes; the logistics for making the move, as when we would propose the move be made; the principal at Polk, for example, mentioned that he would like to have the two teachers come over and meet with his staff first and be completely familiar with the setting and surrounding prior to bringing the students over. We will have to move furniture, supplies and things of this nature to the new center. Mr. English - At the Board meeting where this came up, the question was raised about whether this was a staff recommendation. So I am wondering if we are going to have a staff recommendation on this or not? Dr. Smith - Yes, we will.

Mirs. Potts - On timeline, are you figuring that this will happen probably right after Thanksgiving?

Dr. Smith - I would propose that if action is taken next Monday, that probably the Monday following Thanksgiving would be a good time to make the move. That would give us adequate time to get everything moved and all parents notified of the move and things of this nature. (5) Council of Superintendents of Large City School Systems Meeting - Recently I attended the Council of Superintendents of Large City School Systems. Among the major topics being discussed were the problems of finance facing the urban school systems, declining enrollment and the problems related thereto, including closing of schools, collective bargaining, parent involvement in schools, federal legislation and its implications on our public schools. We had representatives from Washington to give us some of the latest information on that. In addition to the value received from the discussions and the information received from my coworkers in other systems is the value to know that even though we are faced with many challenges and problems in this school system we are not alone in it. There are many of them that are having far more serious problems than we are. Some Ohio schools are closed for the rest of this year because they are out of money. One of them was closed as far as State Law- is concerned because they are out of money and they could not borrow money to operate. However, the Federal Court says, no, you must continue keeping your school open. The other is to be able to return to a city where they are positive toward the school system and to a system that has many many great programs going on. It is real rewarding and reinstills this pride in person in being affiliated and associated with a school system such as Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City community.

Mr. Donwerth - You mentioned one school in Ohio that had to close because they had no money or wanted to close, but the Federal Court came in and said, no, you have to keep your schools open. How did they do that without any money? Dr. Smith - I don't know at this time, and the Superintendent was not aware of what was going to take place on this because State Law prohibits them from operating at a deficit, and their Tax Levy had not been voted, and yet the Federal Court said you can't close your schools, because we will declare that you are doing them to get around the desegregation activities.

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PERSONNEL REPORT

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Hill that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also that other personnel recommendations listed be approved.

R. #297 Personnel Approved

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

(Personnel listings - pages548-561.) PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of October payrolls and authorization of November payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for October 10 to November 1, 1977. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted.aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #298 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

Purchasing

It was moved by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve Purchasing Items 1 through 6 as follows: 1.

Purchase of Antifreeze Purchase of antifreeze for warehouse stock from Oklahoma Solvents and Chemical Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,264.45 to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

Purchase of Paper Purchase of paper for use at the Washington Print Shop from the following companies which submitted the low quotations:

Butler Paper Company Capital Paper Company Accurate Envelope Corporation of Oklahoma Total

28.76 UO9.5O 9,693.79

$ 10,132.01

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 240.05. 3.

Permission to Pay North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Permission to pay North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools the 1977-78 high school membership dues for Capitol Hill, Classen, Douglass, U. S. Grants Northeast, Northwest Classen, John Marshall, Southeast, and Star Spencer High Schools in the total amount of $1,125.00 (at $125.00 each). This purchase is to be charged to Account G 240.01.

Purchase of Teaching Aids

. Purchase of teaching aids (toys, games, flash cards, etc.) for use at various schools, Reading Centers, and Speech Therapy Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Oklahoma School Supply Practical Drawing Company Hoffman Educational Systems Dowlings, Inc. Childcraft Education Corporation Constructive Playthings Troll Associates Nasco Total

42.38 186.97 395-75 960.00 600.45 237.35 92.00 368.60 2,883.50

purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: G 240.08 G 1230.03 G 24-0.01 *Title I, 240.01

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Total

470.72 1,373.32 219.20 820.26 2,883.50

*This purchase has been approved on our Federal Education Grant and/or Program.

R. #299 Approval of Purchasing Items

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R. #299 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Purchase of Glass and Glazing Supplies

Cope Plastics Acme Glass Company Cadillac Plastic Company Total

These purchases are to he charged to Account BL 5620.05 6.

Purchase of Lumber Purchase of lumber (plywood, white pine, red oak, birch) for use by the Maintenance Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: $ 12,566.27 600.00 1,312.50 1,125.00 22,293.60

Western Mill & Lumber Company Central Distributors, Inc. Denton Drive Lumber Company American Forest Products W. P. Stark Lumber Company

Total

$ 37,897.37

These purchases are to be charged to Account BL 5620.05.

The Central Food Service Department Financial Statement, September 30, 1977, was submitted as information to the Board. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS R. #300 Recommendations Accepted and Adopted on Insurance Risk Management Study

Motion made by Mr. Paul English and seconded by Mrs. Freddye Williams at the meeting of September 30, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of October 10, 1977 and was deferred for consideration at the meeting of November 7, 1977: "that the Board accept and adopt the recommendations of the consulting firm (Marsh & McLennan, Inc.) and at the same time ask that the administration then review those recommendations and make their (administrative staff) comments within two weeks." Mr. English asfeed that the motion be modified to read thusly, which was accepted by the seconder, Mrs. Williams:

"that the Board accept and adopt the recommendations of the consulting firm's (Marsh & McLennan, Inc.) Risk Management Study Report as modifed by staff recommendations." Mr. English continued: I would like to commend the staff who were involved in the review of the consultants' report. I thought they did an excellent job of reviewing it and giving the rationale for their responses. Dr. Start - The total insurance program of our district has been a great concern of mine for the past four years. For the first time I feel fairly comfortable that we do have a superior program. I feel very confident that with the study and responses of the staff that we are making good use of our tax dollars that are being expended in this area. I think the study also was a benefit to the staff as well as to reassure the Board that the dollars are being well spent. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

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NEW BUSINESS Mr. Donwerth - For the last few weeks, the last month or so, we have had numerous Statement speakers from different teacher organizations, parent groups, PTA's, etc., on the Mr. Donwerth enormous amount of paperwork that has "been plaguing the system, and to this time I still haven't been able to find out what would happen if we should decide to declare a moratorium for any period of time, what could be implemented in its place. Everyone says they are just loaded down with paperwork; we can't teach the kids; but at the same time we see the improvement in the reading scores and test scores, so apparently something is going right and. something is going wrong. How would we continue the present system that we are under with a moratorium? I would like to have some kind of a statement from the staff. I haven't been able to really find out why we can't at least lessen the amount of paperwork without hindering the Goals and Obj ectives.

Mrs. Potts - I think Dr. Houston mentioned to us a computerized system that the staff was looking at, and I would personally be very interested in hearing as soon as we know whether this is feasible for our system. If it is a way to cut down on the paperwork, I am all for it. There were some other things mentioned as ways of easing the teacher load without damaging or hindering the program as a whole. I would be interested in the staff input as to what of these other alternatives might be feasible to help teachers also. Mrs. Hill - Could we not ask our Instructional Management Committee to take maybe a closer look at this and see where some cutbacks could be made? However, I think they are doing that now. Dr. Smith - That is correct, and with other plans, you have got to have an alternative. Dr. Start - Let me answer ycrur question, Mr. Donwerth. That is what would happen.

The moratorium would kill it.

Mr. Donwerth - I was trying to find out what would replace it.

Dr. Start - Nothing. Mr. Donwerth - Something would have to replace it. Mr. Wood and his coworker brought a grading type sheet here that looks real good. It looks like something you can feed through a computer. Maybe it is similar to what Dr. Houston was discussing, that we can go to a computer card type report that would lessen the paperwork on teachers. We do know that there is a tremendous amount of paperwork. We don't just hear this from the teachers. We hear it from the administrators in the schools that they are overloaded with paperwork. I don't think we have a bunch of lazy teachers or administrators that don't want to do their Job. I think that we have a lot of concerned teachers and concerned patrons who want to-get the best for the students and they want to make sure that they get the best for the students and I feel like we really need to do something. The report on the Goals and Objectives that we received on Friday from the committee was tremendous. This to me didn't look like too much paperwork, but I don't think the teachers are talking about just what pertains to the report that we received, when they get boxes full of reports that they have to fill out. I would like to ask Dr. Smith to give us some kind of report of where we stand on this paperworks

Mrs. Potts - Oklahoma City has needs for recreational and park areas for city residents, R. #301 Approval to and our school district has said that there are facilities under-utilized during Designate Staff certain portions of the day and seasons of the year. I therefore move that we direct Person to Work the. Superintendent to designate a staff person responsible for mapping out our with City Park resources and meeting with City staff regarding development of a mutually beneficial program. Department Mrs. Williams - Second.

Dr. Start - Are you proposing that action be taken tonight? Mrs. Potts - It would be helpful if it could, because the committee requested that an initial progress report come back to this committee on November 30, and this is for someone to be designated and for that person to start meeting with the designated persons or persons from the City staff and draw up the information needed so we can compare and see what we have got.

Mr. Donwerth - The staff that is appointed to work with the City will be making recommendations that will come back to the Board to be voted on? Mrs. Potts - Absolutely. We have a subcommittee of the Board that is meeting with the subcommittee from the City Council on this. This is in a sense authorizing a staff person to have a liaison responsibility to work on what is possible.

Dr. Smith - Are we to work with Dr. Cecil Shaw? Was there any discussion on who we would work with and who this staff member would contact?

Mrs. Potts - I would start with Dr. Shaw and he would surely know who would be the----- â&#x20AC;˘

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R. #301 Approval to Designate Staff Person to Work with City Park Department cont'd

For Consideration at December 5, 1977 Meeting of the Board Inquiry Mr. English

Mrs. Williams - And I was thinking of the Chairman of the Park Committee, Ben Tipton. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Mr. English - I would move that this district become a direct affiliate of the National School Boards Association.

Mrs. Williams - Second. Mr. English - Debbie Wakelee also raised the question about the playground equipment at some of the schools that were closed and the possibility of getting that equipment at Willard. Dr. Smith and I have had a number of conversations over this, and I wonder if you could sort of recap where we are now on that, please.

Dr. Smith - At the time the decision was made to close eight schools, the committees worked then on determining the distribution of the equipment, including playground equipment from those schools which were being closed to the schools which those students were being assigned receiving priority to receive those materials. A distribution schedule was made of the playground equipment, as well as the physical education equipment, parallel bars, etc., from those schools being closed, and was assigned to those buildings, with some of it being allocated to or assigned to the warehouse for distribution as a request of the equipment would come forth. Part of that has been done now. I am advised that there is some of the equipment that is still available for distribution. The representatives of the Physical Education Consultant's office contacted the principal at Willard. They had not made a request for any of the equipment; however, during their discussion, the principal asked if there were the barrels that are used for the students to climb over and under and through and all available. There were none available at that time. So that is about where we are today. Some of the equipment is still available for distribution. We could make that list of equipment known to principals, and if it is desired, then they could make a request. Mr. English- If it is in the warehouse, I wonder if it wouldn't be better out on a playground some place, if we did let the principals all know that it is there and they can go after it.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the next meeting of the Board would be November 1H, 1977 at Webster Middle School. ADJOURNMENT

R. #302 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Hill. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried^

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President att est

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Clerk

Approved the

,/fc-Xday of November, 1977-

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TERMINATIONS Major Classes of Terminations;

Voluntary Resignation

a. b. c. d. e.

Changing employment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

Discontinuance of Employment a. b. c. d. e. f.

Termination from leave of dDsence Elimination of position Expiration of employment period Unqualified for position Deceased Abandoned position

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

'Termina'tions

Bavouth. Gloria

Beadle, Anita __ Qa£lteUt_Eaz£_.-------

Carr, Cenda Cogburn, Sharon Duckworth. Marv

Francis, Deitria

Gray. Dale Grimes • Suzaim

Harper, Janet Healey, Evelyn Hutcherson, nenrv Mbham, Mary

Enrnlovments

Annual

$ 9241.

B.S. Bet. Naz.

Rogers— Science *

0-11-77

Bartee. Janice

Moon SoienftA

9-22-77

Slater. Cynthia

B.S. 9241. . 0U

Moon Math

Duffey, Peggy

9241.

B.A. IH

Star Spencer Human Rel. Snee.

9-08-77

Carver Special Education

5-27-77

Hoover Language Arts

9-29-77

Page-Woodson Intermediate

9-10-77

Moon Math/Science

9-07-77

Rogers language Arts

10-14-77

10828.

B.A. ECSU

Orchard Park Math

9-16-77

Moon Math

10-03-77

Media Services Cataloger

10-03-77

Rogers Social Studies

9-23-77

Taft Language Arts

8-26-77

1 - LH - Loretto Heights - Denver, Colorado

10-14-77

Somerville-, Barbara

Rogers Science

10-03-77

2=2Z=2Z

10-24-77

Moon Math

10-17-77

Rogers Language Arts

Moon £gl.ense----------------

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations Parker, Portia

Riley, Patricia Saxton, Jerra Slater. Cynthia

Thompson, Kenneth Young, Pat

Mark Twain Intermediate

5-17-77

Southern Hills Primary

9-22-77

Telstar Learning Center

8-30-77

Moon Science

9-29-77

Hoover Science

10-07-77

Moon Social Studies

...

Amos. Billie

$9528.

M.A. MSU

10-03-77

Moon Science

Adams, Suzette

10654.

B.S. UA

9-01-77

Rogers Science

Banfill. Sharon

9241.

B.A. SC

8-22-77

Dewey Reading

8-22-77

Capitol Hill High Social Studies

Bengston. L.H. Jr.

1Z.00Z..

M.E. osu

Legg. Bill

Elliott. Samuel

14004.

M.A. OU

8-22-77

Eisenhower Math

Jackson, Rosie

Gollaher, Martha

9241.

B.S. CSU

9-06-77

Polk Intermediate

Pignone. Marianne

Hicks, Barbara

9241.

B.A. GSU

9-27-77

King Reading

Mullins, Ann

B.S. 5240.50 LSU

9-30-77

Westwood i T. Kindergarten

NAME

Annual

Bengston. L.H. Jr.

1 - MSU - Murray State Un: .verslty - Murray Kentu cky 2 - UA - University of Alt uquerque

Employments

9-07-77

Rice, Pam

Hiti, Jamie

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

;

3 - SC - Southwestern College - Winfield, Kansas 4 - GSU - Grambling State University - Monroe, Louisiana 5 - LSU - Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, Louisiana NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Employments

Annual

Heil, Rebecca

Park, Jean

$ 10321.

B.S. CSU

Shanbour, Kamel

Stevenson, Glenda

10828.

B.A. HC

Anderson. Douglass

9241.

B.S. OU

Appling, Betty

9241.

B.S. SMP

Baker. Diane

9241.

Bowen, Denise

8-22-77

King Learning Center

9-27-77

Grant Math

9-19-77

Davis Primary

9-19-77

Hawthorne Primary

B.S. CSU

9-28-77

Grant Language Arts

9241.

B.A. SESU

10-07-77

Putnam Heights Primary

Brackenoff. Darby

9241.

B.S. IW

9-23-77

Southeast Language Arts

Brown. Barbara

9241.

B.S. OU

9-16-77

Parker Intermediate

Glidewell. Don

14678.

M.E. SWSU

10-17-77

9528.

M.Ed. CSU

9-30-77

Sequoyah Primary

Hoggard, Judith

10481.

B.A. SWSU

9-27-77

Northwest English

Johnson, Betty

9241.

B.A. CSU

9-16-77

Green Pastures Intermediate

Additional Allocations

Hill. Cam-file

1 - HC - Huntington College - Hunting, Indiana 2 - SMP - St. Mary's of the Plains - Dodge City, Kansas

3 - IW - Illinois Wesleyan - Bloomington, Illinois

Star Spencer Voc-Hortieulture

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Eranloyments

Terminations

Annual

Additional Allocations

$ 9241.

B.A. Langston

9-22-77

Green Pastures Intermedi ate

Jones, Nickie

10161.

B.S. Langston

9-23-77

Ross Intermediate

Morris, Mary

9241.

B.S. OU

9-16-77

Parker Intermediate

O'Brien, Michael

9241.

B.S. CSU

9-14-77

Moon Industrial Arts

Oruch, Julie

9241.

B.S. OU

9-22-77

Edgemere Primary

Ponds, Diana

9241.

B.A. HTC

9-12-77

Page-Woodson Intermediate

Reeves, Michelle

9241.

B.S. OU

9-13-77

Telstar Learning Center

Riley, Julia

9241.

B.S. OSU

9-19-77

Culbertson Intermediate

Roberts, Debra

9241.

B.S. CSU

L0-03-77

Eisenhower Language Arts

Rogers, Shari

9241.

B.S. TU

LO-11-77

Wilson Primary

Smith, Judy

10828.

B.S. WC

9-20-77

Grant Language Arts

White, Patricia

11008.

B.A. OCU

9-20-77

Columbus Primary

White, Rebecca

9241.

B.A. NNC

9-20-77

Stand Watie Primary

Johnson, Sheila

1 - HTC - Harris Teachers College - St. Louis, Missouri 2 - WC - Wiley College - Marshall, Texas NAME

;

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

3 - NNC - Northwest Nazarene College - Nampa, Idaho NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Transfers

Employments

Annual

Young, Patricia

Fields, Marcellus

$ 9241.

Langwell, Henna

Gooden, Ravon

Banfill, Sharon

B.S. Langston

9-21-77

10001.

B.S. CSU

10-17-77

Britton Reading

Henley, Lois

10161.

B.S. OU

9-06-77

Dewey Reading

Love, Janice

Karber. Debra

9241.

B.S. SWSU

10-05-77

Navlor. Mary

Martin. Susan

9703.

B.S. ECSU

9-19-77

Davis EMH

Sanders, Aloha

Milliren, Betty

11008.

B.S. CSU

9-14-77

Riverside Learning Center

Holder, Roxanne

Scroggins, Nancy

9241.

B.S. OU

9-19-77

Adams Learning Center

Thompson, Frances

Webb, Nancie

11015.

M.Ed. CSU

9-19-77

Reading Center Reading Clinician

Konechney, Shirley

Wood, Jacauline

9241.

B.S. TSC

9-19-77

Shidler Learning Center

Moon Social Studies

Parker Learning Center 1

Leaves of Absence Professional Leave

Wallace, Ruth

Hoover Counselor

1 - IMH - Educable Mentally Handicapped 2 - TSC - Troy State College - Troy, Alabama

9-30-77

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Personnel[

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

■

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Terminations

Brookman, Gail

Echols, Phyllis Fairbank. Tawana

Wheeler L.C.I.A.

Lee L.C.I.A.

5-27-77

School Comm. Rel. Indian Advisor

8-23-77

Shields Heights L.C.I.A.

9-16-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

10-03-77

School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

9-30-77

9-12-77

Employments

Monthly

Davis, Cheryl

$ 918.91

B.S. Langston

Wheeler 9-27-77 L.C.I.A.

Shields Heights 10-10-77 L.C.I.A.

Fitzgerald, Lorraine

B.S. 918.91 OU

Cogburn, Neoma

Benton, Doris

458.

Tsoodle, Gene

Dobbins, Terrye

840.

Robinson, Bobbie

Kuykendall, Don

1008.

Classen 9-12-77 Student Comm, Advisor

Vallejo, Sauhdra

Rendon, Teresa

840.

School Comm. Rel. 8-29-77 Family School Corr.

Reeves. Kay

Tadefa. Maria

426.

School Comm. Rel. 9-12-77 Guidance Worker

Huntiey, Loma

Nielsen, Mary

Walton. Calvin

School Comm. Rel. 9-06-77 Guidance Worker

10-27-77

School Comm. Rel. Indian Education Adv.

1 - L.C.I.A. -Learning Center Instructional Associate i-

NAME

---------------

ASSIGNMENT

................

EFFECTIVE DATE

—

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OTHER

Transfers

Employments

Monthly

Bozone, Julia

Millwee, Karla

$ 918.91

B.S. SWSU

9-19-77

Davis L.C.I.A.

Thele, Betty

Wvrriek, Erma

918.91

B.S. CSU

9-27-77

Lincoln L.C.I.A.

B.S. OU

8-22-77

Moon Nurse

B.A. OBU

9-19-77

Hawthorne L.C.I.A.

M. Ed. CSU

10-11-77

B.S. OU

9-21-77

Annual.

Douglas, Rita

Weddle, Nancy

$9241.

Additional Allocations

Employments

Monthly

Evans, Deborah

$ 918.91

Pricer, Florence

Scoufus, Diana

1030.05

918.91

School Comm. Rel. Asst, to Coord. SVP 2 Star L»C•I .A.

1 - L.C.I.A. - Learning Center Instructional Associate 2 - Assistant to Coordinator of School Volunteer Program

552

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D

■ Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNICAL

Terminations Caws. Laura

Newton, Richard Smith, Kin C.

Technical Services Data Entry Operator

Broadcast Services TV Producer/Director 10-31-77

Technical Services Artist

Emolowments

Monthly

Snwrl. Sandra

$ 671.

9-28-77

9-19-77

' , ;

J .’'

10-03-77

Technical Services Artist

!.•'

Additional Allocations

Annual

Rothermei, Charles

$ 9540.

9-21-77

Broadcast Services TV Engineer

;

Tadefa, Edward

10600.

9-19-77

Broadcast Services TV Engineer

j j

Ward, Peter J.

10070.

10-17-77

Broadcast Services Producer/Director

1 !

9-07-77

Broadcast Services Producer/Dire ctor

EmDlovments Temnorary

Hourly

Forrester, Timothy

$ 6.81

RECOMENDATIONS TO TEE BOARD Curriculum. - Tutors - Institutionalized Children, $6.00 per hour Pupil Services - Homebound Teachers, $6.00 per hour

Substitute Teachers 1977-78 Adler, Nancy L. Atwell, Jerry L. Baker, Gloria J. Baldwin, Cheryl J. Borgers, Martha L. *Buek, Gayle A. . Burnett, Dominic"' Carmen, D. Butler Chandler, Barbara J. Cooper, Judy W. Davis, Mary Ann Dutton, Carol L. Evans, Donna M. Fatheree, Catherine L.Fitzgerald, Lorraine M. Gibson, Sheila J. Goodale, Catherine D. Graves, Susan R. Green, Linda S. Grimes, Suzann L. Grubbs, Brenda K. Harrington,. Sherry A. Hicks, Barbara Ann Hubbard, Janet S. Lancaster, Donald R. Langley, Catherine E. McClendon, Paula L. McDaniel, Betty J. *Moore, Birdye T. Moore, Margitta I. Morris, Ella R. Nash, Helen B. Nayfa, Saundra Riden, Patricia C.

*Retired Teachers

Elementary Social Studies Librarian Elementary Elementary Art Elementary Social Studies Spanish Physical Education Elementary Elementary Elementary Special Education Special Education Special Education Elementary Business Social Studies Elementary French Speech/Drama Elementary Home Economics Math Social Studies Special Education Speech/Drama Elementary Math Elementary Elementary Elementary French/Spanish

Sanford, Mae E. Shelton, Nancy S. Sherman, Linda D. Simmons, Edward R. Snyder, Susan Lynn »Spotts, Hannah B. Sumner, Rodney W. Thomas, Charles Thomas, Jack L.' Toahty, Jim R. ;Wallace, Letha Wallace, Virginia Warden, Joan -— Warren, Carole —Weaver, Anne L. Wehe, Rita White, Rebecca White, R.C. Sevier Wilhem, Pamela Williams, Gertrude Williams, Quinette C. Winkle, Nancy Wright, Gennie Wyatt, Nancy Yarbrough, Amelia Yates, Ruella Young, Delcine Young, Georgia Young, Patricia Young, Portia Zuhdi, Selma Zurline, Manon ___ Zwifel, Janet L..............

Home Economics Elementary French ........... Social Studies Elementary Elementary Social Studies Art Special Education Special Education Elementary Elementary Science Elementary ....... - • Elementary Early Childhood Elementary Social Studies Drama/Psychology/English Elementary Music Latin Elementary Elementary Elementary Elementary Cosmetology Elementary Social Studies Instrumental Music French Elementary Elementary

553

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations Basham, Rebecca

Bellows, Mary Brinlee, Virginia

Culbertson, Barbara

Davis, Beulah Ellis, Anna

Heron, Mary Otis, Naomi

Owings, Amy

Hoover Secretary

10-06-77

Capitol Hill Middle LRTA 1

9-28-77

Grant Counselor's Secy.

9-20-77

Moon Bilingual Aide

9-30-77

Capitol Hill Middle Instructional Aide

5-27-77

Parmelee Media Aide

9-16-77

Riverside Bilingual Aide

5-27-77

Capitol Hill Middle Instructional Aide

5-27-77

Grants Management Intermediate Clerk

10-06-77

Enroloyments

Monthly

Mass, Coral

$ 586.

10-06-77

Hoover Secretary

Rogers. Grace

471.

10-m-77

Moon Ril ■Incnin'L AidA

Heath, Myrtle

422.

10-24-77

Parmelee Media Aide

| Booker, Audrey

Armstrong, J. G.

422.

9-13-77

Capitol Hill High Hall Monitor -

Williams, Bonnie

Bagley, Linda

422.

8-30-77

AdamB Instructional Aide

Hearne, Patricia

Bridgett. Gloria

426.

9-27-77

Creston Hills Secretary

Cach, Nguyen

Bui. Duong

437.

9-08-77

Classen Vietnamese Aide

1 - LRTA - Learning Resource Teacher Aide

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations

Frnnl rrnnente

Mbnthlv

Norwood, Shirley

Green. Donna

« 504.

9-26-77

Purchasing Senior Clerk------------ -

Smith, Mary

Horse, Krista

211.

9-21-77

Hillcrest J T. Elementary Clerk

Martin, Lea

Jennings, Lois

448.

9-27-77

Spencer Learning Center Aide

Urice, Guadalup

Kriegel. Mara

426.

9-27-77

Westwood Spanish Aide

Nguyen, Ngoc Thu

Nguyen, Loan

437.

10-03-77

Deitrick, Darla

Sewell, Pauline

422.

9-21-77

Chernicky, Karen

French. Claudia

473.

L0-10-77

Curriculum Secretary

Moore, Alma

Velasauez. Delores

426.

9-27-77

Westwood Soanish Aide

Westwood Vietnamese Aide King Learning Center Aide

Transfers

-............... Additional Allocations

Cashion, Rosalba

426.

L0-03-77

Westwood Spanish Aide

Cox, Elaine

422.

9-20-77

Willard Indian Aide .

55^

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Employments

Additional Allocations

$ 422.

9-23-77

Reading Center Reading Aide

James, Frances

422.

9-16-77

Kaiser ; Learning Center Aide

Mendez. Analia

426.

9-23-77

Douglass Bilingual Aide

Mercer. Sharon

211.

10-04-77

Padilla. Kathleen

426.

9-22-77

Scott, Mary

445.

10-03-77

Broadcast Services Junior Clerk

Williamson, Jola

211.

8-09-77

Northwest i T. Counselor Aide

Miller, Sue

426.

9-12-77

Eugene I'ield Secretary

Harrison, Deloris

Taft i T. Counselor Aide

Shidler Bilingual Aide

Leaves of Absence Ill Health

Eugene Field Secretary

Gowin. Marcella â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rr

9-30-77 - ------ ;---

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

Lafayette Learning Center Aide

9-19-77

NAME

SALARY

:..... ............

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Leaves of Absence

Professional Lunsford, Hazel

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations Behrens, Faye

Bell. Theonia Brogdon, Neta

Carter, Audrey Frederick, Lena

Henderson, Sherry Hill, James

Justus, Beulah MarIman, Jan

la la le la

Id 4f

le le

Helper

8-31-77

Helper

10-13-77

Second Cook

10-05-77

Helper

9-16-77

Helper

9-30-77

Helper

10-13-77

Truck Driver

9-13-77

Second Baker

9-13-77

Cook

9-16-77

555

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'B

Personnel

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations Robertson, Dan Street, Maxine

Wagneck, Roger

la 3

Truck Driver

8-23-77

First Cook

9-06-77

Truck Driver

9-13-77 Employments

Hourly

♦Applications Processed

♦Awaiting Assignment

NAME

Abram, Brenda

$ 2.48

10-10-77 Heiner

Adams, Janice

2.48

10-17-77 Helper

Alvarez, Linda

2.48

9-27-77 Helper

Auginash, McKinley

2.48

8-27-77 Helper

Baker, Vivian

2.48

8-26-77 Helper

Bobbitt, Susan

2.48

10-04-77 Helper

Broome, Patricia

2.48

10-14-77 Helper

Brown, Rosemary

2.48

9-19-77 Helper

Brunson, Myrtle

2.48

10-04-77 Helper

i EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

•

♦Applications Processed

$ 2.48

10-10-77 Helper

Burl, Alene

2.48

9-13-77 Helper

Butler, Ollie

2.48

10-12-77 Heiner

Cole, Dondi

3.18

Cole, Norma

2.48

10-07-77 Helper

Conder, Dora

2.48

10-04-77 Helper

Cooper, Alma

2.48

9-27-77 Helper

Debose, Virginia

2.48

9-14-77 Helper

Ellis, Sandra

2.48

10-03-77 Helper

Bribery, Julia

2.48

10-11-77 Helper

Finch, Hope

2.48

9-30-77 Helper

Gaines, Lena

2.48

10-05-77 Helper

Hall, Lorenzo

3.18

Bunting, Georgetta

^Awaiting Assignment

Hourly

9-19-77 Truck Driver

9-13-77 Truck Driver„

■

556

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Hourly

__________ __________ i j

*Applications Processed

$ 2.48

10-10-77 Helper

Hastings, Barbara

2.48

9-13-77 Heiner

Hicks. Jovce

2.48

9-14-77 Helper

Hishaw, Jean

2.48

9-29-77 Helper

Hunt, Lawanda

2.48

9-30-77 Helper

Hunter, Dorothy

2.48

9-29-77

Jackson, Vernita

2.48

9-13-77 Helper

Jackson, Viola

2.48

10-03-77 Helper

Jones, Hazel

2.48

9-15-77 Helper

Keim, Cynthia

2.48

10-05-77 Helper

Kirby, Betty

2.81

9-21-77 Manager Helper

Leavitt. Barbara

2.48

9-09-77 Helper

Lee, Virginia

2.48

10-10-77 Helper

Harlson, Trudie

Helper

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Qnplovments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

Leeds, Estelle

$ 2.48

9-27-77 HfilTTAr

Magerus. Barbara

2.48

McKinney, Constance

2.48

Mlles, Nathelder

2.48

9-16-77 Helper

Oliphant, Bobbie

2.48

10-03-77 Helper

Paxton, Steve

3.18

10-10-77

Ramirez, Olympia

2.48

9-19-77 Helper

Reid, Maggie

2.48

10-07-77 Helper

Scribner, Neva

2.48

10-04-77 Helper

Smith, Evans

2.48

9-06-77 Helper

Steele, Kardoris

2.48

10-06-77 Helper

Stout, Ginger

2.48

10-14-77 Heiner

Swanegan, Zeffie

2.48

9-15-77 Helper

9-28-77

■'

10-03-77 Helper

*Awaiting Assignment

Truck Driver

( I i ‘

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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D

’ersonnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

APFROVED EXP.

DEGREE COLLEGE

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed 9-C2-77 Helper

Wiley, Mary

$ 2.48

Student Trainees

Daily

Bailey, Flora

$ 3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Bone, Thomas

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Burrough, Keith

3,75 .

10-11-77 Trainee

Crittendon, Derrick

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Draper. Wyona

3.75

10-11-77

Ford, Garner

Trainee

10-03-77 Trainee

___

Harris. Robert

3.75

10-11-77 Trainee

Jemison, Denna

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Lesley. Trina

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

McKineley, Shirley

3.75

10-07-77

Trainee

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Employments

Daily

Milas, Janice

$ 3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Mucker, Diana

3.75

10-04-77 Trainee

Pettit, Mary

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Pham, Bao Thi

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Ridley, Carolyn

3.75

10-03-77

Robinson, Timmie

3.75

10-03-77 Trainee

Skinner, Larry

3.75

10-07-77

Trainee

SUPPLY

Terminations Guinn, Gerald

Jager, Stephen

Employments

■Mon+.hl v $ 533.

Truck Driver

9-27-77

Hoffman, Michael

Warehouse Worker

9-30-77

Hill, Martin

5J3,...

10-17-77 Truck Driver

10-17-77 Warehouse Worker

558

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations 4c

Blair, Larry

Borders, Glayder

Byus, Doresa

Caldwell, Jerry

Carolina, Mae

â&#x2013; Chandler, Joseph

Chatman. Victor

Davis, Beniamin

Davis, Trenton

Dunnam, Virginia

Duwuri, Ram

Edwards, Alan

Erby, Beverly

Goss, John II

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Bus Driver

9-28-77

Bus Driver

10-03-77

Bus Driver

9-19-77

Bus Driver

9-02-77

Bus Driver

9-01-77

Bus Driver

9-27-77

Bus Driver

9-22-77

Bus Driver

8-29-77

Bus Driver

10-07-77

Bus Driver

9-23-77

Bus Driver

9-30-77

Bus Driver

9-13-77

Bus Driver

10-04-77

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

Empl nyments

Monthly

Jones, Charles

S 267.

NAME

SALARY

EFFECTIVE DATE

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

1Qj 06t 77., Bus Driver

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Griffith, Alford Hall, Steven Hardin, Paul

Harris, Virginia McCauley, Billy

McDonald, Bobbie

Moore, William Pete, Randolph Threatts, Walter

Williams, Sylvester

Wilson, Joseph

Employments

4f 3

le la la

4e 3

le 3 .

la 3

Bus Driver

9-19-77

Bus firiver

9-30-77

Bus Driver

10-07-77

Bus Driver

9-19-77

Bus Driver

9-14-77

Bus Driver

8-30-77

Bus Driver

9-06-77

Bus Driver

9-30-77

Bus Driver

9-27-77

Bus Driver

9-15-77

Serviceman

9-09-77

Monthly

Mason. Donald

$ 600.

9-22-77

Servi ceman

Bus Driver

Trunels, Clara

Havwood. Alfred

242.

9-12-77

Mosley, Earl

Johnson, Lonell

248.

9-16-77 Bus Driver

559

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977 - CONT'D

PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Crandell, Robert

Ramsey, Alice

$ 224.

8-30-77 Bus Driver

Morris, Howard

Stutson, Larry

224.

9-14-77 Bus Driver

Blake, Katherine

230.

9-29-77 Bus Driver

Chaney, John

224.

10-03-77 Bus Driver

Edwards, Sandra

224.

10-04-77 Bus Driver

Godwin, Barney

224.

9-27-77 Bus Driver

Hardin, Paul

224.

9-15-77 Bus Driver

Johnson, David

224.

10-06-77 Bus Driver

McGee, Lee Jr.

230.

9-27-77 Bus Driver

Neal, Bashel

224.

10-04-77 Bus Driver

Nolan, Robert

114.

9-14-77 Bus Driver

Williams, W. M.

267.

9-09-77 Bus Driver

*Applications Processed

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

-Terminations Boutwell, Gerald Davis, Otis

Gabriel, Harvey Griffin, Sterling

Holland, Lee McCormick, George

Palmer, Isaac Phillips, Cleo

Rhodes, Gus

Russell, Freddie Seals, Brent

Snell, Joseph Taylor, Donald

Tilahun, Yosefa

Bnployments

Monthly

$ 523.

Willow Brook Floorman ‘

All Schools Relief Floorman

9-14-77

Goldman, Tommie

Rogers Floorman

9-23-77

Franklin, Calvin

523.

Rogers 10-03-77 Floorman

Star Spencer Licensed Floorman

9-19-77

Service Center Floorman

9-19-77

Parmelee Floorman

Nowlin, Eugene

523.

Parmelee 10-10-77 Floorman

Service Center Floorman

Rogers Floorman

10-07-77

Leake, Howard

523.

Rogers 10-14-77 Floorman

All Schools Relief Floorman

10-19-77

Eisenhower Licensed Floorman

9-26-77

Dudley, Marcus

523.

Eisenhower 10-03-77 Floorman

King Floorman

9-30-77

Allen, Gary Lee

523.

King 10-06-77 Floorman

Northwest Floorman

9-28-77

Carter, Claude

523.

Northwest 10-14-77 Floorman

Northwest Floorman

9-29-77

Star Spencer Floorman

’

9-30-77

10-07-77

All Schools 9-23-77 Relief Floorman

9-09-77

10-03-77

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations Wilson, Dave

Rogers Floorman

9-30-77

Employments

Monthly

Phillips, Cleo

$ 523.

Rogers 10-04-77 Floorman

Longfellow 10-10-77 Floorman

Dunn, Kenneth

Haileleul, Mesa

536.

Williams, Mark

Jones, Joseph

523.

Fuller, Frankie

Lee, James D.

523.

McClinton, Raymond

549.

All Schools 9-13-77 Relief Floorman

Jones, William

Taylor, Donald

523.

Northwest 9-26-77 Floorman

Taylor, Embrey

Williams, Elbert

523.

Parker 9-21-77 Floorman

Newton, Wilma

Hooks, Castella

523.

Harding 9-15-77 Floorman

Ofodu, Benjamin

Jones, Larry

523.

McGill. Bruce

Linzv. Pierre

523.

Snell, Joseph

Ray, Charlie M. Jr.

536.

All Schools 9-28-77 Relief Floorman

Spencer 10-06-77 Floorman

Transfers

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

Creston Hills 10-04-77 Floorman

Harding 9-15-77 Floorman Nichols Hills 10-03-77 Floorman

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

' SERVICE

Terminations-Substitutes

Ferguson, Julie

Huddleston, Lawrence Liddell, Richard

Nance, Vida

la Id â&#x20AC;¢ la

All Schools

9-02-77

Moon

9-26-77

Buchanan

10-07-77

Van Buren

10-14-77

Emnlovments-Snhfitl tntes

Hourly

Oyelade. Adeleke

$ 2.54

10-11-77 Buchanan

Paulk, William

2.54

10-04-77 Stand Watie

Wade, Joyce

2.54

9-16-77 All Schools

Washington, William

2.54

9-28-77 Stonegate

Student Trainees

Hourly

Bailey, James

$ 2.30

Douglas, Danny

2.30

10-05-77 Eugene Field 10-03-77

Dunbar

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Employments

Hourly

Student Trainees Henry, Theoplies

Huddleston, Lawrence

$ 2.30

10-06-77 Shidler

2.30

9-16-77 Moon i

MAINTENANCE Terminations

McGee, Richard Taylor, Kenneth

1®

Masonry

Employments

Monthly

Millwee, Steven

$ 736.

736.

10-18-77

9-30-77

Heavy Equipment

Lusk, David

9-26-77 Steamfitter Helper

Transfers Wilson, James

Shipmen.Freddie

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

10-11-77 Electrical Heiner

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

MAINTENANCE DftP.RfiSAd

8-19-77

Furniture Renair

O'Neal. John

•

Emulovments

Monthly

Shells. David

$ 792.

539.

10-11-77 Furniture Repair

CAMPUS POLICE Terminations

Osborn, Floyd

Bageett, Beatrice

Campus Officer

9-19-77

Waters, Jo Ann

9-29-77

Patrolman

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1977 ...............................

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A STUDY-DISCUSSION MEETING IN THE CAFETORIUM OF WEBSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, 6708 SOUTH SANTA FE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1977, AT 7 P.M.

Present:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

Call to Order

Roll call established that all of the Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start informed the audience of the policy for persons who address the Board and stated that the Chair would .not recognize anyone who wished to speak on the issue of the Instructional Management Program (Accountability) since this was an issue in Court, and the Board of Education does not publicly debate issues that are under litigation. Dr. Start then called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Linda Little

(2)

Pat Laine

(3)

Alice Laine

(4)

Barbara A. Layhe

(5)

Kelly Lathrop

(6)

Mary Lee Myers

(7)

LaRee Taylor

(8)

Tricia Shelden

(9)

Joe Shannon

Ms. Little spoke^regarding a desire to have her child ride a bus because of the distance she has to walk to" school. Ms. (Pat) Laine, Ms. (Alice) Laine, Ms. Layhe, Ms. Myers, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Shelden addressed the Board regarding the proposed modification to reduce the overcrowding of students at the Edgemere Elementary School. Mr. Lathrop's remarks were in regard to the athletic programs in the middle schools.

To Ms. MYers, who stated that she was an operator of a Day Nursery, members of the Board responded: Mr. Donwerth - Ms. Myers, the evening that the Edgemere patrons came to the Board to discuss the transfer and the changes in the schools to send the fifth year students to Polk and various places in the recommendations, we asked the question if all of the patrons in the Edgemere district were notified of the meeting that was held at the school. We were informed that each parent was notified, and that only two parents were in opposition to their plan. One of the parents was in the meeting that evening. What I would like to know is were all of the parents indeed notified, or did they just not come to the meeting? Did they not take it seriously? Why didn't they attend the meeting and make some recommendations or suggestions for an alternative plan? Ms. Myers stated that she did not think most of the parents realized the seriousness of the matter in regard to their children.

Mr. Donwerth - I would certainly think that with the opposition that we have received in the petition and from the many parents of the Edgemere area, that possibly before implementing this, that maybe we should take another look at it. Mr. English - How many nursery kids do you have that you have to transport around?

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HEARINGS cont'd Ms. Myers stated that she transports about 25 or 26 students and 20 of those attend Edgemere.

Mrs. Hill - Why aren't they all at Edgemere? Ms. Noyers stated that when the schools are full they will not accept any more transfers, and some of the children in her care did not want to change schools.

Mr. Shannon expressed a concern for the reading and math levels of students, and the class scheduling of his daughter.

The 30-minute time period allotted for the first portion of the Hearings having expired, Dr. Start continued with other items on the agenda.

Dr. Start expressed appreciation to the Webster PTSA for the hospitality received by the Board, and asked that those persons be recognized that were responsible for the band, arrangements for the meeting, preparation of the food, etc. Attorney's Report

R. #303 Additional Amount Approved for Settlement in Dowell vs. Board of Education Case

Mr. Bleakley reported:

At last week's meeting Mr. (Eric) Groves presented a settlement proposal in the case of Dowell vs. Board of Education. We have a correction we need to have made in our authority to settle this matter. The figure given last week for the interest at the rate of 10$ per annum from the date of judgment to the present was given as $17,1^-3.00. The accurate figure for that interest is $23,750.00, and we would like the Board's approval of authorization to settle the amount for an additional $6,607.00. A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Hill to approve the recommendation of the Attorney, an additional amount of interest of $6,607.00 for settlement in the Dowell vs. Board of Education case.

STUDY DISCUSSION

Purpose of the Meeting

Dt. Start stated the purpose of the meeting and presented the following persons who gave a brief overview of the topics to be discussed: (1)

Dr. Alice Houston, Director, Curriculum Services — Instructional Management Program (Accountability)

(2)

Mr. Tom Flesher, Member, Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee — Range Planning

(3)

Dr. John Brothers, Director, Middle Schools and Fifth Year Centers — Middle School Program

Long

Dr. Start then asked the audience to move into groups with the facilitators to the various locations in the building as designated in the agenda. At 7 = ^5 p.m. , the groups recessed for discussions.

At 8:HO p .m., Dr. Start reconvened the open meeting and asked each group representative to comment on the topics discussed. Reports on Discussions

Mr. Paul Hendrix, Teacher, reported on the Instructional Management Program: Our discussion involved educational accountability and instructional management. There was a lot of discussion that was critical of the current phase of accountability. We are now in the implementation phase. If there was one term that I heard more than any other, it was excessive paperwork. That seemed to be the primary criticism of what is going on now with the Accountability Program. Near the end of the discussion, I asked the panel to give me a definition of educational accountability, a definition of instructional management, and a definition of the difference between the two. They declined to define those terms and I gave them my definition. As far as the difference between the two, one is an administrative or management process. It does not imply going to the people, which accountability does. In accountability we had the year of needs assessment and the goal setting; we had the program planning for a year. The major criticisms that I heard involved the implementation phase, which is this year. We are having some problems with it. We think that they do need to reduce the amount of paperwork by a number of methods. There was a suggestion made that we go to computerized forms, and this was brought out. This might be of benefit to a number of people, reducing the amount of time that the classroom teachers have to involve themselves with this process, maybe this would reduce the actual number of forms and get it down to a simpler process where it will be easier to make those evaluations at the

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end of the year. If I might read from the first page of the Instructional Management book, grades 9 through 12, Goals and Objectives, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1977, it says - "The major emphasis of this school system is improvement of instructional procedures and programs for all students. To achieve this our Board of Education has adopted seven goals. The selection of these goals was the result of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted during the 1975-76 school year. Patrons, students, teachers, school administrators and civic leaders were in the goal-setting process. The planning included program development during the 1976-77 school year and program implementation during the 1977-78 school year for the seven goals. Committees were formed to write objectives and develop or identify programs, evaluation instruments and monitoring devices designed to accomplish these goals. Advisory groups to review the plan were utilized throughout the writing. Our challenge is to work toward quality education, through the implementation of activities and programs to meet these seven goals. Goals in the cognitive and affective domains for each student is the desired outcome." I don't think that we can say that just because we have a lot of paperwork this year that we need to get rid of the processes that we have already been through. I think we need to refine the process and maybe simplify it a little bit. My personal opinion is that we need to continue some of these processes that are known as educational accountability.

Reports on Discussions-oont' d

On the topic of Long Range Planning, Mr. Tom Steiner, Patron, reported: Wayne Timmer, a member of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, reported on the feeder program, a part of the long range planning program; basically indicating that his response has been very good from the interviewing of various groups. Tom Flesher, I also a member of the Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, was responsible for reporting on facilities. He indicated that a rating system has been developed for the various facilities and 5^ of the facilities have been visited. The group discussion was then opened for questions. The first question considered was on energy, and Mr. Flesher indicated that was a major criteria in rating the schools. The goal of the feeder pattern was then asked, and it was stated that it is to anticipate population growth in the district accordingly. The question yas then asked, how are student assignments made? These are the criteria that were mentioned: population, distance to the school, and indication to keep students together where possible through their school years, and racial composition. The question was asked, how was the cost per pupil reached for allocating for the various facilities? It was stated that it was computed on the basis of maintenance cost, utilities cost and staffing cost. It was indicated that there is no long range plan affecting' the change in the concerns of the Edgemere School patrons that would be available by the next school year.

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Ms. Pat Watson, Manager, Research and Evaluation Services,, reported on the Middle School Program: There were two main concerns that were discussed and both of them had to do with having subjects taught during the school day. rather than after school. The first one was on the athletic program. It was expressed that the original plan of the middle school was to provide more time during the school day for the basic skills, and for intramurals to happen during the day, but for the competitive athletics to be moved to after school. Several spoke to the effects of having this kind of program the cost of the buses, the schedules, the imposition on coaches, and parents concerned I about the time the students were getting home. Several teachers of athletics spoke to the limited participation they felt that happened as the result of this; that people who would not let their children come home that late and ride the bus after school; > again; the bus schedules being a problem, the time they were having to wait. The | arguments for having it during the day was there was more participation, they felt, and also with this participation came a feeling of school pride and more people out to cheer for the team. The general benefits of athletics and motivating the child to come to school and to stay interested, one of the teachers of physical education said that this is a way they are motivated to keep grades up, because they do not participate in the intramurals unless they keep those grades up. A similar concern was heard about the music program in the schools, that the stage band is a growing interest in the middle school area, particularly at Webster, and this is an after-school function; therefore, it competes with the athletics and students who want to be in both are having difficulties. So there was the recommendation to place this during the school day too. It seems that the interest in orchestra is giving over to the stage band emphasis. The third concern that was expressed was the World of Manufacturing. This is a new curriculum package and the teacher of that subject was saying they had some concerns about the nature of the materials, the reading requirements, and the fact that it had replaced drafting, which he felt was a basic skill needed at the middle school. So in a wrap-up, as to what is going to be done about these concerns, it was recommended that the Middle School Committee take a look at these three areas that were expressed and that they go in depth in those areas, and they are currently in a particular area of athletics. It was also said that teachers of those subjects should have input. This is being provided for. Another recommendation was that of a seminar of all teachers of a certain area like the World of Manufacturing to get together and discuss these materials and indicate an interest to the Curriculum Department to have this kind of input. On the Open Topic discusssion, Ms. Linda Black reported: The first thing we discussed was the bus routes, and mainly that was pertaining to the Webster area. Some of the parents that have children north of 59th Street would like to have a. bus to run to pick these kids up. However, I think they are just a little bit within that one and one-hali miles. Dr. Smith explained that to us and indicated that we can go down and talk to

MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1H, 1977 - CONT'D

Reports on Discussions cont'd

Comments Dr. Start

Ms. Black cont'd

him and he can notify some of us and help to get one if it can he provided. Money is the main reason that we don't have a bus. The time for the beginning of school was brought up. It was thought that maybe we could have school 15 minutes later, but the State Law requires us to have it a certain amount of time, so we had" rather go a few minutes early and we can get out earlier in the afternoon. It was brought out about a handwriting class; that some of the students do need improvement on their handwriting,, but they don't get it in the classroom. It was suggested that the parent seek help from the principal and then maybe possibly the Volunteer Program" could be useful in working up some extra help in this. The textbook procurement was discussed, as to how the textbooks are allotted per child, and why are they not given on the day that a certain assignment is needed, why if 35 children need the books and they only have possibly 25, they can't allow the books to be given out until they have the other 10. The question was asked, why don't we have all of the books when we need them? On our reading program, there was some concern expressed by parents about the quality of our reading, and the level of reading that our kids are graduating from. We went into quite a lot of discussion, but really arrived at no answers. The Edgemere situation was discussed. Some of the patrons who live and own homes in a certain area there felt that they should have first preference for their children, and that the special transfers not be given to those who live out of the district and across town; that the children who live in the district should be allowed to attend first, and in that way some of the special transfers could be turned down and it wouldn't be so much overcrowding. I don't think there was any question that the school isn't overcrowded but it was the feeling that if some of the special transfers were out maybe that could make more room. One lady suggested possibly some annex buildings could be erected and the park across the street could be used as the playground for the school. Dr. Start - We appreciate everybody's participation in these discussions. Some of the issues at times appear almost insolvable, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't discuss them. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Dr. Start referred to the item of Unfinished Business:

Motion made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth at the meeting of November 7, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on November 1U, 1977:

"that the matter of proposed modification necessary to reduce the overcrowding of students at the Edgemere Elementary School be included for consideration by the Board at its meeting of November 1H, 1977."

Dr. Start then called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board on the Edgemere proposal:

R. #30H Motion Tabled Re Edgemere Proposal

(1)

William Richard Hood

(2)

Ruby-Cozad

Following the remarks by two patrons, Mrs. Potts stated: In view of the fact that we did receive letters and information which indicated that.the Edgemere community is divided on the proposal, I would move that we table the motion at this time. I would like to see us in the time that we have to take a look at the information from the parents, that the opportunity be provided for both students and parents to visit the schools that would have been the assigned schools, because I think it is difficult to make a decision between something that is known and" liked and something that is unfamiliar.

Mr. Donwerth seconded the motion to table. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion to table carried.

Board Members' Comments

Mr. English - I wonder if we could ask the staff to come back to us with solutions to the problem as soon as possible; meet with the people of the community there again and come back with some alternative proposals, some options that we could choose from. Mrs. Williams - Would further modification have to be cleared through the Office of Civil Rights, Dr. John Bell and such; any alteration to what we have presented here?

Dr. Smith - The Office of Civil Rights has approved the proposals as submitted. I think, however, it was inferred by the response that as long as it is not disruptive to the plan, then they would be in agreement with any proposals. The recommendation originally was based on the assumption that the parents we had been visiting with represented the vast majority of the patrons within the Edgemere area. Today we received a number of responses from other parents disagreeing with this. Members of

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my staff will he meeting with either or all of those in the area or at least representative groups, however we can determine what a representative group is, in an attempt to work with them and them with us to find a suitable solution to the problem facing Edgemere.

Someone inquired from the audience as to if the motion was tabled to any specific time.

Dr. Start replied: No, there is no specific time. removed from the table at any meeting of the Board.

Board Members' Comments - cont'd

This motion is tabled and can be

Dr. Smith - I believe the staff, though, got the message that there was a request of urgency in the matter, and I think that we will be working with the patrons immediately.

Mrs. Hill - In thumbing through some of the correspondence we received, I felt like there was some misunderstanding and that some of this needs to be cleared up with the staff meeting with the groups. Mr. English - I would think that the number one thing that we have to keep in mind is the education of the children, and it is very obvious that whatever decision this Board makes is going to be unpopular with some people, whether it is the people that want to move all of the fifth graders, or whether it is the people that want everybody to stay right where they are. It is going to be an unpopular decision with some people but we have got to think of the kids first. Do you think two weeks is a reasonable amount of time for you to come back with a recommendation of some sort?

Dr. Smith - I would think within two weeks we can have a recommendation back to you.

Mr, English - Okay, let's shoot for that then, please.

Dr. Start - The Chairman perceives that this is not a dead issue. The motion to table does not defeat this issue. It remains a very viable issue and the Board is asking for further study, further input, and will take this matter up again subsequently, and hopefully in about two weeks. I

Mr. Donwerth - I do feel that because of the groups and the number of people that have come out in opposition to the plan proposed that it would only be fair to table this until we have time to look at the other side.

Mr. English - I would hope that when the staff does come up with the recommendation, that the people who have spoken here tonight and at the previous meetings be notified of what those recommendations are so they will have the opportunity to be here that night. Mrs. Hill inquired about a consideration in two weeks that could conflict with previous plans of the Board for an executive session. Dr. Start - Let me discuss this with Dr. Smith. The last Monday of this month is when we were.td"~evaluate the Board-Superintendent relationship. It might be that this can be combined into a meeting.to discuss this one issue and then follow that with our planned agenda.

HEARINGS were continued. At this time additional persons addressed the Board:

(1)

Jack Werner

(2)

Betty Winters

(3)

Patricia Musgrave

Mr. Werner's remarks included some suggestions that he would like to see in class offerings to students that would be what he considered practical education. Ms. Winters asked that some consideration be given for air conditioning in certain areas of Webster Middle School and the construction of additional storage areas and offices in the dressing rooms of the gyms. Ms. Musgrave expressed a concern that students at Webster be allowed to place locks on their lockers.

Mr. English - I think maybe we need to reassure the people who have spoken here that there will be staff people who will be in contact with them about the problems that they brought before the Board.

Comments Mr. English

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Dr. Smith - A recording is made of this meeting and.the information obtained there. Dr. Start has a list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of those speaking, and where answers seem to be appropriate, we will be in contact with those people. Mr. English - I am glad that the Superintendent has confirmed that there will be staff people back with you to visit about these problems, and we will try to get them taken care of . Comments Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams - I believe this is one of the best attended meetings that we have had in a long time, and I am very grateful, personally, for this. Dr. Smith has said that someone on the staff will get in touch with those who voiced many types of concerns. As you know, this Board has had an added emphasis on art and such in education. It is very rewarding to come in and look at the art on the walls of this school. It was so beautiful for us to have roses on the table tonight that came from your own gardens. There are many facets to a good education. Certainly this hospitality tonight and your participation is heartwarming. We do try hard, and as it has been said, we can try harder, and it is the cooperation of all concerned in healthy agreements and disagreements that make for success. Again, thank you, Webster, for your beauty and good food.

Comments Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith - I would add my appreciation to the Webster PTSA, Mr. Miskovsky and his staff for the preparation for the meeting here this evening, and a. special thanks goes out to each of you .- for your attendance at the meeting and showing your interest in your school system. That is certainly appreciated by the administrative staff and the Board of the Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the next meeting of the Board would be Monday, November 21, 1977? at 900 North Klein, the Administration Building. ADJOURNMENT

R. #305 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President ATTEST

Approved the

day of November, 1977-

MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1977, AT 7 P.M.

PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

ABSENT:

Paul English, Member

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Potts gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present.

Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Richard Morgan - Executive Director, Oklahoma Education Association

(2)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

Mr. Morgan stated that in the interest of teachers in the school district he was requesting that the Board accept the affirmation of the State Supreme Court in the appeal that the Association of Classroom Teachers be recognized as the bargaining representative for negotiations. Mrs. Hepp, also, spoke in support of the State Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion in the recognition of the Association of Classroom Teachers as a bargaining representative, and requested that the Board comply with that affirmation.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

R. #306 A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes of November 7 and 1H, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs.(Betty) Minutes Approved Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of May 23, 1977 1.

Information to the Board

Staff's reaction to Vocational Education Program Needs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Meeting of August 1, 1977

Staff Response - vending machines.

Meeting of November 7, 1977 1.

Family Life Education Report - Instructional Department.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Mrs. Williams - I attended the day-long conference Saturday of the Junior League and some neighborhood organizations on creative play, and we had some very good discussions. We had two representatives of the Oklahoma City School System there besides me. It was a very productive session and I was really turned on to creative play items and the theory of play; that creative play is a learning process, and that all children are born creative, and that can be stifled or cultivated. They gave me the permission to bring back to each Board member one of their kits. As we know, these are the people responsible for our beautiful Wilson School playground which is taking shape, and we are just hoping that a lot of other things will take shape.

Comment s Mrs. Williams Conference on Creative Play

MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977 - CONT'D

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS cont'd Report National School Board Academy Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams continued: As you -will recall, I attended the National School Board Academy on Discipline Prevention and Alternative Schools in Dallas, Texas. School hoard workshops are very intensive. There is not much time for play or even to eat. The workshop was conducted hy Dr. Jim Huge, who is a nationally recognized consultant. He has been a teacher, an assistant principal of instruction for a high school, principal of an adult high school, junior high and senior high, and a combination of junior-senior high schools. Dr. Huge is presently Superintendent of Schools of Casper, Wyoming. He has been a consultant to the National School Board Academy and to the National Academy of School Executives, North Central Association, local school districts in several states, banks and various business organizations, and he is co-author of School Climate Improvement, which was published by Phi Delta Kappa. Consistently and always in the conference was the word "prevention." Among the salient facts that I would like to bring to your attention tonight, prevention is the clue. Don't overlook the alternatives to harsher discipline. The aim of discipline is to help everyone gain self discipline. Always remember that discipline differs from control. I told you once about the three A's in discipline, and also the self-fulfilling philosophy "think." I am not what you think I am; I am not what I think I am, but I think I am what you think I am - the self-fulfilling philosophy. Teachers, principals, all, should remember that kids know when you expect they can do better. Create a climate of good discipline. School climate is a prevention for discipline problems. Of the eight factors in every school, some of them are, the more satisfied the students, the more productive; the more productive, the more satisfied. Selfworth; if young people have no self-worth, they are discipline problems. Three things very essential; trust, respect and caring. Things that schools can do for effective discipline problem prevention; inservice training for the whole staff is a real human relations technique. It was found that where there are schools with discipline problems, less than 5% of the entire staff have had any training in human relations. What is expected of teachers in discipline? The teachers talk through to the students and explain the rules and the whys of the rules. Frankness and friendliness are important. Remember that 52% of the kids in today's public schools come from single parent homes. Provide time in every school for specific inservice. They also talked to us the three days about the beautiful situations in the Dallas Public Schools. Those of us there saw a few things that we could say that we are better off than they are; however, their alternative schools were tremendous. Their skyline school is a dream of educators, I believe. They pointed out that they don't have the educators as principals of their magnet schools. The educators are the assistant principals. They backed that up with some very good thinking. In other words, the educators do the educating, and the business people do the running of the business of the schools. Dallas voted an $82 million bond issue. Dallas has what they call the adopt-a-school program, where 150 businesses in the city have adopted each a school, and they give out the publicity. They really support the schools. This is a message we would like to bring back to the business sector of Oklahoma City, that maybe they had really better adopt our schools, because where there is no active and very obvious support of the business community in intercity schools, the way is hard.

Comments Soccer Mrs. (Betty) Hill

Mrs. Hill - Dr. Start, you have been asking for soccer in some of our schools, and I am very pleased to say that one of our middle schools is having an intramural soccer program going on now. They are listening.

LEGAL REPORT

Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported: (1)

Motion to Vacate Temporary Restraining Order - Our Motion to Vacate the Temporary Restraining Order in the Instructional Management Program lawsuit was heard and the Temporary Restraining Order has been vacated. Our demurrer which we have filed in this matter is going to be heard on December 5, 1977, and it will be. at this time that the court determines whether or not the Association of Classroom Teachers' petition states the cause of action.

(2)

State Supreme Court's Opinion - The State Supreme Court has handed down an opinion in the appeal of the 1975 matter in which Judge Parr dealt with the question of recognition of the representative organization. Judge Parr had ordered that the Association of Classroom Teachers be recognized, in that it had submitted a majority of authorizations. The School Board did recognize the Association of Classroom Teachers in 1975 and an agreement was negotiated. In 1976, in a suit filed by the Association of Classroom Teachers, the question of recognition again came up and Judge Harris ordered an election to be held in that lawsuit. An election was held and the Association of Classroom Teachers was again selected as the representative organization. No appeal was made of the 1976 matter before Judge Harris that related to the selection of a representative organization. The only issue that was appealed was the exclusivity of rights as between the two teacher organizations. In 1977, again, because Judge Harris retained jurisdiction of the suit and imposed the same procedures, an election was. held in /which the American Federation of Teachers was selected as the representative organization.

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Mr. Bleakley cont'd (2)

State Supreme Court's Opinion cont'd

Attorney's Report - cont1d

Presently, the school district is under the Order of Judge Harris, who continues to retain jurisdiction over the recognition of the representative organization, and any action hy this Board in violation of Judge Harris' Order would subject the district to civil contempt. The procedures that have been followed by the Board are lawful and until otherwise ordered by Judge Harris, those procedures should be followed. A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to direct the following persons to attend conferences as indicated:

At School District Expense (a)

Milton Bear, IBM Customer Information Communication System/Vertical System Seminar, Los Angeles, California, November 28-December 2, 1977-

(b)

Dorris Burleigh, Title I Regional Awareness Conference, Dallas, Texas, November 28-30, 1977. Expenses to be paid from ESEA Title I funds.

(c)

John C. Schwarzwalder, Round Robin Conference, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 30, 1977. Expenses to be paid from Corporation of Public Broadcasting funds.

(d)

C. W. Earnest and Marvin F. Cawood, National American Vocational Association Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, December 2-7, 1977.

(e)

Jack Isch, Codifiers Workshop, Chicago, Illinois, December 8-10, 1977.

R. #307 Professional Trips Approved

It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill to approve the authorization to finalize an agreement with the Northside Oklahoma City Branch YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, 10000 North Pennsylvania, to lease (rent) the swimming facilities for use by John Marshall High School swim class from current date to February 23, 1978. The YMCA to furnish pool, showers, ingress and egress to the pool; and the YMCA to carry personal injury insurance in the amount of $100,000/ $300,000 on John Marshall School pupils and/or John Marshall instructional staff (swimming). The total fee to be $1,230.00 based on 82 hours use. Rental fee reduced on per hour rate if less hours used.

R. #308 Authorization to Finalize Agreement with Northside YMCA

A motion was*made" by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents and submit applications for the following Grants: (a)

CETA "In School" Youth Employment Program. Public Law 95-93, Amendment to Comprehensive Employment and Training ACT (CETA) of 1973.

(b)

Metric Education, Special Projects Act, Section H03, Title IV of the Education Amendments of 197^+, Public Law 93-380.

(c)

Removal of Minimal Architectural Barriers to Accommodate the Handicapped. Youth Employment Act of 1977, Public Law 95-93. Amendment to Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) of 1973.

Dr. Smith - We are requesting permission to submit application for funding under three different proposals. Under item (a) we are proposing an application in the amount of $35,000.00 to be submitted for CETA funding in their "In School" Youth Employment Program. Some 100 pupils, 16 to 19, unemployed youths would be involved in this particular program. They must be interested in a business or clerical type occupation to be selected for this program. Under item (b) for the funding of a metric education program, this would provide for the employment of a facilitator, and also some $1^,000.00 for materials and supplies to implement the metric education program, and would provide for workshops for parents on metric education. And item (c), you will recall we earlier had filed an application for funding under the CETA program to remove minimal architectural barriers to accommodate the handicapped. We were advised that this program was not approved, that funds were depleted; however, we were

R. #309 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Necessary Documents and Submit Applications for Grants

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R. #309 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute NecessaryDocuments and Submit Applications for Grants - cont'd

Dr. Smith cont* 12d advised of this source of funds and therefore are suggesting that we apply for funding under the youth employment section of CETA funds for the same program; again, designed to remove those architectural barriers for handicapped pupils. And this program is in the amount of about $30,000.00.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - On item (c), I noticed that it said the participants would be required to sign an agreement stipulating that they will either go to school during that time or at the conclusion of it, and I was wondering how successful we thought that would be, or what kind of legal ties we would get into. Dr. Smith - That would just be a legal contract or commitment on their part. In order to be employed for this program, they would agree that they would complete their high school education either through a G.E.D. or a regular high school program. As far as being able to enforce it, I think that might be some question. But if we could encourage it, certainly it would be beneficial.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - And they would 'get to keep any equipment that they used? Dr. Smith - That would be purchased from this grant; that's right.

Mr. (Arthur) Hill - There are companion bills that I know about. One covers the ages of 16 through 19, and I think the other covers the ages of 20 to 21 or 22. Have you explored the other possibility? Dr. Smith - I believe that we have. I am not sure that we have any definite information on it yet, but we have close contact with the people there in the Human Resources Department of the City. In fact, they were the ones that recommended the youth program on this particular program. They have been in contact with me asking that I designate someone from the school system to work with them on their advisory board. So we do have a close working relationship and we can certainly double-check to see what we have on that and give you a feedback.

Mr. Donwerth - I intend to vote for item (b); however, I am not sure that I am too much in favor of the metric type system. I am going to vote for it because I know through the federal government we are going to have to put up with it, and we want to educate our students to accept it and to know something about it. Another reason I am voting for it is because it does give us funds for this education, but in no way do I agree that we need the metric system in the United States. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

Dr. Smith reported:

(1)

Appointment of Staff Person to Work with City Council on Use of Facilities - You will recall that we had a request to appoint a staff person as liaison to work with the City representative and those two people are to work with the committee of the Board and the committee of the City Council on the possible joint use of facilities*. I did appoint Mr. Dick Samples, our Manager of Maintenance and Engineering Services, to serve as our liaison person to work with the Superintendent of Recreation for the City and their liaison person.

(2)

Thanksgiving Holidays - Schools will not be in session Thursday and Friday of this week (November 2k and 25) for the Thanksgiving Recess. We would like to extend to all of our employees, pupils and patrons, our wishes for a happy, safe Thanksgiving holidays.

ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

R. #310 Approval of Encumbrances

It was moved encumbrances Mrs. (Betty) Mr. Donwerth carried.

by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill to approve payment of as listed for November 2-1U, 1977- On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion

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Purchasing

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the purchase of items B-l through B-5 as presented: 1.

Purchase of Wrestling Mats Purchase of wrestling mats for use at Northwest Classen High School and Harding Middle School from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Vaughan & Associates, Inc. Buck's Sporting Goods, Inc., of O.C.

Total

2,692.00 2,980.80

55672.80

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 1230.03. 2.

Purchase of Television Tape Recorder Headwheel Panels

Confirmation of the purchase of two reconditioned television tape recorder headwheel panels (replacement parts) from RCA Broadcast Equipment Company for use on RCA TR-60 Recorders at the Broadcasting Center (parts and equipment available only from the designated distributor/manufacturer). This purchase in the exchange amount of $2,^00.00 plus freight is to be charged to Account G 7^0.08. 3.

Purchase of Copying Machine Purchase of copying machine for use at Webster Middle School from R. K. Black, Inc., which submitted the low quotation on specifications in the amount of $1,995*00 to be charged to Account G 2^0.07*

Purchase of Paper Purchase of paper (#H Sulphite Bond) from Butler Paper Company who submitted the low acceptable quotation (original award, approved at the Board meeting of November 7, 1977 for purchase from Accurate Envelope Company of Oklahoma, was rejected by vendor on November 11, 1977 due to clerical error in quotation). This purchase in the amount of $11,911.50 is to be charged to Account G 2^+0.05Purchase of Tool Supplies and Equipment

Purchase of tool supplies and equipment (clamps, bits, socket sets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, woodworking cabinet, jointer, arm saw, etc.) for use at various locations from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications:

Gates Hardware & Supply Company Mideke Supply Brodhead-Garrett Company Severin Supply Whitton Supply â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brittain Brothers Harley Barber Big "L" Home Center Hart Industrial Supply Total

251.61 1,178.97 2,^37-26 HO3.35 323.33 U32.22 1,121.03 577.61 U08.00

7,133.38

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts:

G 7^0.03 G 2U0.01 G 1230.03

Total

11.1H U18.70 6,703.5U

7,133.38

On roll call-, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

R. #311 Approval of Purchasing Items

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NEW BUSINESS

For Consideration at December 5, 1977 Meeting of the Board

Mr, (Arthur) Hill - The pupil-teacher ratio is a continuous problem, and the rationale behind this motion is for at least looking at that problem in a comprehensive way and trying to come up with some solutions. We know that we are not going to solve all of the problems, but at least we can let them know where our hearts are and that we are concerned about these problems, despite many of the things that you may hear. So my motion is:

I move that the Board direct the Superintendent to create a committee to study and recommend to the Board a variety of methods for lowering the pupil-teacher ratio in our schools. Said study should include cost estimates and the possibility of recognizing the various educational needs of students in setting class size limits. The Board requests the committee's recommendations along with the Superintendent's recommendations be in the hands of Board members for consideration by the Board members prior to the beginning of negotiations. Mrs. Williams - Second.

Dr. Start - This is a motion that will be brought up for action on December 5. Mr. Donwerth inquired: At the end of the last negotiations, was there not established an escrow fund which was set up with a committee for the purpose of studying the lowering of class sizes and the pupil-teacher ratios? Don't we already have this committee? Mr. (Arthur) Hill - If you ask Dr. Smith about it, I think he may give you a fuller explanation. I don't think it addresses what this motion is addressing. Mr. Donwerth - I thought that was what the $70,000.00 was established for.

Dr. Smith - The $70,000.00 was primarily just to relieve orâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; solve problems that existed in class sizes for this year. The committee has been at work and is at work at this time in connection with that. They met one day last week and are to assemble again. They are collecting further information and all. I think this one would be far more extensive than what that committee's charge or assignment is. Mr. Donwerth - I agree that we definitely need input from this committee prior to negotiations. I feel that if it would help us a lot in negotiations___ ; but do we have a committee already established or does this call for a new committee? Dr. Smith - I would view this as a new committee with a different set of charges than the committee which is now in existence.

Announcement - Dr. St art

Dr. St art - Our next meeting of the Board will be Monday, November 28, at which time we will consider the issue of overcrowding at Edgemere Elementary School, following which time we will then adjourn into executive session to institute our policy of the once-a-year evaluation between the Superintendent and Board.

Mrs. Potts â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-Kill new business be in order at that meeting?

Dr. Start - Yes. hearings.

Comments Mrs. Potts

For the open session, I think new business would be in order; also,

Mrs. Potts - I have been talking with a variety of staff for some time regarding our Instructional Management Program and my concern about lessening the load somewhat for teachers and at the same time that we preserve the full potential of this program. I have been working on a motion that would strive to do just that. Since I have drawn together this motion, I have not had a chance to really discuss it with any other Board members or with staff, and I would like to do that prior to presenting it next week. I am looking at a variety of possibilities that I would like to see us have the staff explore. ADJOURNMENT

R. #312 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Approved the

Clerk

day of December, 1977-

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 1977

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1977, AT 7 P.M.

PRESENT: i | I

Annond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts , Member

i Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.)

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and Mrs. Williams gave the invocation.

Call to Order

Mr. Hill introduced his son, Arthur Hill, Jr., who was in the audience.

Introduction of Visitors

Roll call established that all of the Board Members were present.

Roll Call

Before the Hearings portion of the agenda, Dr. Start asked Dr. Smith to report on the situation at the Future Farmers of America barn of John Marshall High School and an attack of the animals by dogs. Dr. Smith reported: Yesterday afternoon, shortly after I returned to the city, I received a call advising me of the most recent tragic incident which occurred at the John Marshall farm barn. I made a personal visit to the site, inspected the premises, observed the injured lambs, the dead lamb, and visited with pupils and one of the mothers of a pupil there. About all I could do at this time was extend my sympathy and regrets for what had occurred. While there I did observe that some work had been done since the October tragedy, but by no means was the work completed. I conferred with members of the John Marshall staff and members of the Central Office staff by phone Sunday evening and made arrangements for temporary safety and security of the lambs for last evening. This morning the staff and I discussed the matter. I appointed a five-member team to develop immediately some short-range solutions and then develop recommendations for long-range solutions for the particular problem at hand, as well as long-range plans for the John Marshall farm facility. The team met this afternoon at John Marshall farm and will continue meeting and giving high priority to this matter. Provisions were made this evening for arrangements to move the lambs and house those inside the barn in a completely enclosed facility near the west end of the barn. They will be considering more permanent arrangements for the site, including something to be done to the perimenter fence, as well as facilities within the confines of the lot. Included in the charge to the team is a clarification of the roles of various parties in maintaining the site, clearly defining whose responsibility it is for keeping the property clean and in orderly fashion; those responsible for the repairs and the maintenance; those responsible for securing the property, the animals, etc. The Animal Welfare Diyision of the City of Oklahoma City reportedly was working the area quite heavilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;today and will continue policing the area for stray dogs for the next few days as well. The committee working on this assignment has several alternatives in mind and will have the cost computed tomorrow, and will be meeting again Wednesday for a more permanent arrangement for the site. But immediately, provisions have been made with the instructors and students, working there today to provide shelter inside the barn for those lambs for the next few days anyway.

HEARINGS Dr. Start then called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board: (1)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(2)

Nancy Weatherly - Patron

(3)

Kay Irving - Patron

(7)

Xuong Dao - Patron

(5)

Gloria Stanley - Patron

(6)

Ronald C. Frame - Patron

(7)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classrrom Teachers

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HEARINGS cont'd Mr. Barlow referred to tie State Law which governs the election of members of the negotiating team of the bargaining representative organization for professional educators and stated that the following persons had been elected as members of the American Federation of Teachers negotiating team: Mike Barlow, Debbie Richardson, John Brightwell, Joyce Murray and Ken Baker; with alternates.Jim Huff, Brenda Martin, Fred Factory and Delaine Evans.

Members of the Board inquired: Mr. Donwerth - Though I am not opposed to any of the bargaining team that you have elected, but to probably curtail anything coming up later on, and because of the statute that in order to be a part of the bargaining team, you must be an employee of the system, are you still on leave? Mr. Barlow answered in the affirmative.

Mr. Donwerth - Are you an employee of the system or would you be considered an employee of the system? Mr. Barlow stated that he believes he is an employee of the system on leave for the purpose of being the president of the bargaining unit, which is granted by the contract

Mr. Donwerth - Our attorney isn't here and I don't know what designates one as an employee; if you are on the payroll or not on the payroll. Mr. Barlow stated that he had checked it out. Mr. English - With your attorney or with our attorney?

Mr. Barlow replied: Several. The contract allows the leave of absence to be granted for representing for that purpose. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - This has been a questionj though, in the past. our attorney on this?

Did you visit with

Mr. Barlow stated that he did not. Ms. Weatherly, Ms. Irving, Mr. Dao and Ms. Stanley spoke regarding the overcrowded conditions at Edgemere School and the pending proposal to remedy the situation. Mr. Frame, representing the John Marshall Future Farmers of America Parents Association directed his remarks to the harm inflicted by dogs to animals at the FFA barn and cited some recommendations which he felt would avoid a reoccurrence :of the incident.

Ms. Hepp referred to a concern for possible relief for teachers in the Instructional Management Program, and asked that members of the Board refer to the contracted agreement in relation to how members may serve on a negotiating team. UNFINISHED BUSTMESS

R. #313 Approval of Proposed Modification of Overcrowded Conditions at Edgemere School

Motion made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. Donwerth at the meeting of November 7, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of November 1H, 19775 which was tabled to be considered at the meeting of November 28, 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

"that the matter of proposed modification necessary to reduce the overcrowding of students at Edgemere Elementary School be included for consideration." Following a motion by Mr. Donwerth which was seconded by Mrs. Williams that the aforementioned motion be removed from the table, Dr. Start asked Dr. Smith to make remarks regarding the subject.

Dr. Smith reported: In keeping with the Board's request at the November 1U, 1977 meeting of the Board, the staff has met with representatives of the Edgemere area. We attempted to identify those persons that would be representative of the area; those with fifth year students; those with transfer students; those who had been active with the Edgemere Boosters Club; those who had registered or lodged their opposition to any changes being made at Edgemere, etc. Last week we met with 18 representatives of the community. We discussed a number of alternatives with some combinations and also with one alternative being to do nothing at the present time. Based on all factors that we have at our disposal, the results of the discussion and the input from members of the staff, we are recommending for your consideration the reassignment of all fifth year students from Edgemere to Polk Fifth Year Center, with the assignment of two fifth year teachers to accompany those students to Polk. We have also recommended that we continue the freeze on all transfers to Edgemere and that we consider additional action to be effective for 1978-79 which may include, but not necessarily be limited to the reassignment of Sooner Haven pupils. The majority of the transfers into Edgemere now

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Dr. Smith cont'd are on one year only and are subject to renewal annually, and the consideration for 1978-79 could be denying all transfers to Edgemere or considering Edgemere as being closed to all transfers. This would involve the reassignment of 60 to 62 pupils to Polk. One of the classrooms there would fit in with a team assigned to the south wing of the building; the other students would be assigned to a team in the north wing, with the other remaining students assigned to the various groups there at Polk. Some of the advantages as viewed by this would be that all reassigned students would be in the same grade and would be reassigned to the same school along with at least two teachers; those who have been working with these students this year to date. It would free up immediately two classrooms, giving the relief to the other facilities at Edgemere at the same time. In addition, the moving of the other 10 to 12 fifth year students in the combination class could permit some reassigning of students there to give relief to the remaining classes at Edgemere. This is for the balance of this year, with additional consideration being given for 1978-79*

Members of the Board responded:

Mrs. Potts - I would like to ask Dr. Smith to speak to the feeling of staff that the moving of these 60 to 62 students would be adequate to deal with the problems that were described relative to overcrowding. Dr. Smith - This brings the total membership at Edgemere about in line with the capacity of the building. As was indicated, it would free two complete classrooms there where those occupied now by fifth year students as well as another half of a classroom would be free. These are students who do make use of the cafeteria facilities full time, where the kindergarten, for example, would not. So it would give immediate relief and would bring it into about the capacity of the building.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - How many combinations of classrooms do they have at Edgemere?

Dr. Smith - Three combinations. Mr. Donwerth - For what reason would the kindergarten children make use of the cafeteria? Dr. Smith - They would have some of the free lunches and probably some of the breakfasts. My point was that kindergarten students are half-day students. So really with the half-day, you do not have the load on your facilities all day long. Mrs. Williams - Would the removal of this 62 bring the attendance down to what the building was designed for?

Dr. Smith - The capacity of the building is U10. The enrollment last week was U70 plus. The 62 was the last count of fifth year students. We have had as high as U80 or 1+81, and then it was back down to U70. So it would bring it down to about 1+10, which is about the capacity of the building. Mr. Donwerth - I understand that there were 18 parents present at the meeting with you, Dr. Lindley, Mr. Russell and Mr. Ray. Can you give us some consensus of the parents; how they felt about the recommendation that you are going to make? Were the majority of the parents opposed to it; did the majority of them support it or what? Dr. Smith - It would depend upon the grade level of their child in most cases of whether or not they could be supportive of the motion. I did detect with the Edgemere patrons, however, that they do feel a need for relief this year. This is one thing that we could agree on. We could agree that the moving of the ESAA lab would not really provide results. We could agree on the point that no action was not appropriate, that we need to take some action. But generally the reaction of the individuals would be based on whether or not they had a child affected by the reassignment. I hesitate to make a general statement that way. There were exceptions to it, but that could apply in many cases, at least.

Mrs. Williams - Are we to understand that this would continue to keep the fifth grade at Polk; Edgemere would be reversionary to a K-U school? Dr. Smith - That is correct.

Mrs. Williams - Then perhaps next year it could state a reassignment of primary pupils from Sooner Haven for next year and cutting out transfers?

Dr. Smith - Yes. Mrs. Potts - I think Mrs. Williams is touching on something that these parents need an assurance of, and that is that we will have accomplished the student reassignments that are necessary to put the building more nearly in line with what its capacity is for next year, which means then that we will have to come up with recommendations. When we were out at Stonegate School talking about the student assignments, April was given as the dateline which we could shoot for. I think that the same thing would apply here, as well as for the rest of the district. There are areas where we may not

R. #313 Approval of Proposed Modification of Overcrowded Conditions at Edgemere School - cont'd

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R. #313 Approval of Proposed Modification of Overcrowded Conditions at Edgemere School - cont'd

Mrs. Potts cont'd

have as pronounced a problem with student assignments, but still where very definite adjustments need to be made, and all of this would necessarily have to happen by next fall. Dr. Smith - For the benefit of those who may be here for the first time, it would be appropriate to mention that the enrollment at Edgemere exceeded the predicted enrollment this year considerably, by about 70 pupils, for example. Based on the past years' enrollment data and their retention ratios, the prediction was made, but their actual enrollment has far exceeded what the predicted enrollment was. Mr. English - Has the proposed solution been given to all of the parents at Edgemere that would be affected by this?

Dr. Smith - No, it has not. Mrs.

(Betty) Hill - It was discussed with a representative group, is what I understood.

Dr. Start - Looking at this very complex issue and looking at it from both the parents' and from the students' standpoint, I should like to ask the Board to approve these recommendations based on the students' needs. There is less with this proposal of students being shifted and disrupted than any other proposal could be, other than leaving the situation intact. So looking at it from the students' standpoint, I would, like the Board to vote in favor of this because it best represents, I think, the best solution for all of the students at Edgemere.

Mr. Donwerth - My reason for seconding the motion to table this, was that there was some doubt in my mind that all of the parents in the Edgemere area had been notified of the meeting and the proposals that were going to be brought to the Board. I do not oppose the recommendation that was made before, although I am not real sure that we are doing everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;we rreedto do to relieve the overcrowding at Edgemere at this time. However, we are looking at bringing it down to the size that the building was originally planned for, and it can house this many students. For this reason, I will support you in the recommendation that you are making; however, I do hope that we will look into it more next year and the possibility of some more transfers in order to further relieve the overcrowding at Edgemere.

Mrs. Williams - My concern was that if after we shall have moved the 62 students, if there is an untenable situation, we wouldn't have to wait until 1978?

Dr. Smith - Right. Mr. English - I would like to commend the staff for the time they have put in on this to come up with a solution which I think is the best for the students. As was said, it affects a smaller number than the previous proposal. I know a little bit about how much time staff has put in on it because I know Dr. Start and I were involved in some of the discussions back almost two months ago. And to the patrons of Edgemere who helped call this to our attention and have worked with the staff, worked through the system trying to come up with an appropriate solution, it has been difficult, I know, to think through all of this, but I think it is going to be the best in the long run for the students. I think the Fifth Year Centers are one of our very best programs, and if the peopbe will send their children to the Fifth Year Centers with an open mind in a positive way, they are going to find a lot of benefits coming to the young people who go to the Fifth Year Centers.

At this time, Dr. Start read for the records that the motion before the Board was to consider approval of the modifications as proposed by the Superintendent, modifications necessary to reduce the overcrowding of students at Edgemere as follows:

(1)

Reassign all fifth year pupils from Edgemere to Polk Fifth Year Center.

(2)

Continue the freeze on transfers of pupils to Edgemere.

(3)

Consider additional alterations or changes for implementation at the beginning of the 1978-79 school year.

Dr. Smith - We would propose the changes be effective no later than December 12. We do want adequate time for the fifth year students and the teachers to make the adjustment or the orientation to their new site; move the equipment, and get all arrangements made for this. I also want to extend on behalf of the staff our appreciation for the Edgemere patrons' participation in this. They have put in many long hours on it. I appreciated the manner in which they worked with the staff, and we do appreciate your interest in your schools and your working with us.

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Comments Mr. Donwerth - I want to go tack to the John Marshall FFA tarn issue. I understand Mr. Donwerth that there is going to he a concrete curbing under the fence, so that this will be taken care of. I checked with Dr. Smith today, and I have had some calls on this of, can we replace the lost animals? We cannot legally replace them. I know it is going to be hard, and unfortunately I understand that the animal that was lost in October belonged to the boy that lost the animal again last Sunday. It is hard to go back for contributions for something, but I really hope that whoever made the contributions before will look at it that we are trying to make this a suitable place to keep the animals and that they will go ahead and help them get another animal.

| Dr. Smith - One correction; I am not sure that I can say that the actual decision has I been made to run concrete around. Concreting is certainly one of the alternatives | being considered. Several alternatives are possible. The proposal mentioned is to

scrape the dirt back, insert about a three-foot strip of the chain link or some other I type wire there, hog-ringing it to the bottom of the current chain link, rolling the dirt back to that, and then that would prevent the scratching or clawing under as well. I don't want people to go away with the idea that the decision has already been made to concrete it. There has already been some work done in building up asphalt at the gate area, sloping it up toward the center where the gates could still swing and yet would prohibit the scratching or digging under by the animals. These are the processes being discussed at this time.

Mr. Donwerth - In October, when I checked at that time, I understood that the decision was made that it was going to be concreted or cemented at the bottom, or this was what we were starting to do or working toward. Dr. Smith - The work that I saw was where the grader had been in there and had thrown up the berm next to the fence area to adjust the dirt area at this time and compacted it, but there will be a more permanent arrangement made. I

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j NEW BUSINESS

The following motions were made for consideration at the next meeting of the Board, December 5, 1977= (1)

Motion made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English:

"I move that we ask staff to explore the feasibility of easing teacher load in carrying out the Instructional Management Program by freeing up teacher time via:

â&#x2122;Ś (2)

or volunteers;

additional teacher aids

piloting Tracer this year on a representative basis;

providing a shortened day or days, systemwide (perhaps on a staggered basis), for work in individual schools on the Instructional Management System; and

any other practical remedies."

Motion made by Mr. (Arthur) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams: "After several weeks of public discussion concerning the Instructional Management System (accountability system), and after talking to teachers, administrators and other school personnel, I offer the following motion: "The Board direct the Superintendent to establish a committee to review the District Instructional Management System in order to eliminate unnecessary or ineffective paperwork while maintaining the valuable and innovative aspects of accountability that are contained in the plan. The committee would recommend modifications in the Instructional Management System to be effective the second semester of this year. The committee would consider the elimination of reporting forms other than those established as District monitoring reports. The committee would particularly organize the goals and reporting forms for goals 3, U and 5 based on the following criteria: 1.

Do the forms actually measure the goals in an objective way?

Are the forms readable and understandable to the students being tested?

Can the information obtained really be used to improve instruction?

The committee would report to the Board with its recommendation on January 9, 1978."

For Consideration at Next Meeting of the Board

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7 Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the December 5, 1977 Board meeting would be held at the Classen High School auditorium, and the meeting would be televised on Channel 25.

R. #31U Adjournment to Executive Session

At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel (the Board/Superintendent working relationship which is a part of an evaluation). On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried, and members of the Board moved to the Board Conference Room.

ADJOURNMENT R. #315 Adj ournment

The Board having completed its Executive Session at 10:19 p.m., a motion to. return to ope session and adjourn was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

(A mechanical recording of the open meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

President

ATTEST: Clerk

Approved the

day of December, 1977â&#x20AC;˘

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING, TELEVISED BY KOKH-TV, CHANNEL 25, IN THE CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 1901 NORTH ELLISON, DECEMBER 5, 1977, AT 7 P.M.

PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrs. Pat Potts, Member

Others present: Thomas J. Smith, Superintendent; Vivian Stevenson, Clerk; William Bleakley, Attorney; Donald H. Ladd, Treasurer; Central Office staff members; representatives from patron and professional groups and news media, and other: interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) The meeting was called to order by Dr. Start and.Mr. Donwerth gave the invocation. Roll call established that all of the Board Members were present.

Roll Call

Dr. Start called for reports from the Auditors. Mr. Miles Hall reported for Thomas and Company; and Mr. William A. Wilson reported for the firm of Moak, Hunsaker and Rouse.

Auditors' Reports

Mr. English inquired of Mr. Wilson: About a year.or so ago the Board adopted a policy on investment of the surpluses of the activity funds; I wonder how that has come along this year? Mr. Wilson - It has come along quite well. We realized last year approximately $6700.00 from the investment of those funds.

HEARINGS Dr. Start introduced Dr. Betty Pate, President, the Association of All School Personnel, who gave preliminary remarks regarding Ms. Margaret Basey, Coordinator, Cataloging and Processing, Service Center, having been selected as Employee of the Month.

Dr. Smith presented to Ms. Basey on behalf of the Board of Education and the Association of All School Personnel a Certificate of Recognition.

Ms. Basey responded. Dr. Start then called on the following persons who had registered to address the Board:

(1)

Lee Graham - Librarian, Classen High School

(2)

Mike Barlow - President, American Federation of Teachers

(3)

Mary Hepp - President, Association of Classroom Teachers

(It)

Mark Herndon - Student, John Marshall High School

Mr. Graham welcomed the Board of Education to Classen High School and, as President of the Oklahoma City Association of School Librarians, spoke in support of Ms. Basey having been chosen as Employee of the Month.

Mr. Barlow directed his remarks to two motions included in the agenda under Unfinished Business which pertained to the Instructional Management Program (Accountability), and requested that teachers be involved in the decision-making process of the program.

Ms. Hepp, too, spoke regarding the two motions concerning the Instructional Management Program and asked that the motions not be combined.

Mark Herndon, President, John Marshall Future Farmers of America, expressed appreciation to the Board for the immediate action and attention given to the recent problems involving the animals at the John Marshall FFA barn, and gave some information about the Future Farmers of America organization. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the Minutes of November 21 and 28, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #316 Minutes Approved

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COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Report - Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee

Dr. Start introduced Ms. Helen Parker, Vice Chairperson, Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee. Ms. Parker, before giving the report from the Committee, indicated that the Chairperson, Dr. Willis Wheat, could not be present because he was in London; also, that at the end of her remarks, she would present to each member of the Board a portfolio for storing their Long Range Planning Committee materials and perhaps to keep as a memento that the Committee was inaugurated and carried out its business under the service of the current Board.

Ms. Parker reported as follows: As I understand it, this is simply an update or progress report that is made each month. We have just about completed phase two of our work, the first phase being our orientation and getting organized. As you know, we work primarily in three subcommittees. The subcommittee discussions have been carried on with great intensity. We are almost at the point where we are ready now to begin to talk more to each other than in our separate subcommittees. We have been discussing the issues of the criteria for evaluating each of these areas as was reported in the October 17 activities listing to you. We have had discussions with small groups - PTA personnel, principals, teachers, and with Central Office staff. We have had reports from consultants. We have attended meetings in the community upon request, PTA meetings, etc. The three subcommittees at this point are now looking at the issues and the criteria that we need in order to formulate the recommendations. Some of those issues in the Student Assignment Subcommittee have to do with the best grade level organization, the racial composition, knowing that any major change in the Finger Plan as we were released from the Court Order last January needs to be looked at very carefully. We are looking at the ages of children who are bused, the size of schools, which, of course, will need a great deal of cooperation with the Facil ities Subcommittee'.' We are looking at the priority of keeping students together for as long a period as possible, either from their beginning or beginning in middle school through their high school experience, just how high a priority this needs to have. We are looking at maximum busing time and distance. The Program Subcommittee is looking also at grade structure. They have at this point rejected the consideration for year-around schools or for educational parks. They are also looking at alternative grade structure. They are looking, at magnet schools. They are looking at curriculum content, developmental levels of students, the relationship between business men and the schools, and the parents' perception of the quality of teaching and the parentschool relationships. The Facilities Subcommittee has been a very busy subcommittee; they have visited many schools. Their ratings and their ranking of the initial set of buildings are included in the written report. The Engineering Department using their guidelines will continue to rate the remaining buildings so that they might have an overall ranking of the facilities in the District. These ratings were based on criteria of adequacy of space, interior and exterior aesthetics and the physical condition of the building, and each of them has a total, and then the buildings will be ranked from high to low. Other considerations, obviously, include comfort and safety, location, historical value, etc. For the interview teams, each subcommittee has divided itself into groups of two; one from from each subcommittee; that is to say, a group of six will be beginning very soon in-depth interviews with various organizations. The groups will cover a very broad range of this community, hopefully, in every area of interest, both parents and teachers, and also much of the business and community life--inA this district. When the interviews are completed, the tentative reports will be made and it will probably be January or February before we have a report to give to you. We are ready to begin the interviews within the community. Members of the Board inquired:

Mrs. Potts - I would like to ask if it looks like partial reports may be ready in the springtime as opposed to the midsummer time when the total group's recommendations are expected, according to this report?

Ms. Parker - It is my understanding that this Board will be able to deal with our tentative recommendations by midspring. We would hope then to get some hearings from the community also on these before we even bring back total recommendations to the Board,, knowing of course that it is within your realm of authority to alter, accept or reject. But, yes, I would hope that we would have recommendations, perhaps of a tentative nature, to bring to you by midspring.

Mrs. Potts - Relating to modifications of buildings and to student assignments?

Ms. Parker - Yes, but we are under the impression that there will be few, if any, of the recommendations that the Long Range Planning Committee will present that will alter greatly any structure, whether it be building program or transportation and student assignment for next fall. Mrs. Potts - Are you talking about because of the time that would necessarily be involved in any major changes in a building, for instance?

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Ms. Parker - We are at the place right now where the subcommittees have been functioning apart. We have been gathering this data; Facilities Committee members have been gathering their data, etc. We are at the point where we are beginning to see our overlapping and that we need to hear from programs, for instance, before we know what J about student assignments. Certainly, both of those need to be in some kind of functioning ideas as far as recommendations are concerned before facilities are considered, as to are we talking about small schools, big schools, this sort of thing. So we are beginning to see the need now for more communication between the committees. This very next step, within December and January, will be the interviewing, and I would hope that we will begin to pull some of these things together by midspring, so that we can at least present something to you. | Mrs. Potts - I think in these reports, the community can grasp a little bit of the thoroughness of the work of the committee. I have been very impressed.

Ms. Parker - I have been impressed with the number of groups and the variations that will be involved, from the League of Women Voters to the labor unions, to realtors; there are all kinds of groups that we hope to receive input from. Mr. Donwerth - You said that the teams were going to the various schools and making somewhat of a physical examination of the school and the structure itself; how much time would these teams be spending at a school?

Ms. Parker - I am not on that particular subcommittee. I do know that the Chairman, Mr. Tom Flesher, who is an architect, has been going with many of them after they had built their own criteria. In your copy you will see the criteria that they used. I am sure that they spent enough time to check those features; actual minutes, I have no idea. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - On the student assignments, we had some schools in the northwest part of town that had some concerns and staff was to do what we might have to do to help some of those. It looks like if you were going to have some recommendations in February or March, that might would benefit the staff on what they are doing.

Ms. Parker - I am not sure that we will have any kind of definite recommendations at all by then. I feel that we have been led as a committee to understand that we are literally doing long-range planning, that we are not putting out immediate fires. Right now, this is the ongoing responsibility of the Board. We are as honestly and as deeply as we know how looking at a very long-range plan for excellence, and for equality and opportunity and all of those good things that all of us want for the Oklahoma City School District. We are not specifically addressing ourselves to immediate problems. We are certainly aware of them and know that this within itself will need to be a very real consideration in long-range recommendations. But I question that we would have specific recommendations for next fall. But by the same token, our. recommendations are up to the Board to accept or reject. So what you do with them and how immediately they are implemented, may very well be the Board's choice. Mrs. (Betty).Hill - I like the idea of coming with some recommendations and then taking them back to the community. I think that is good. Ms. Parker - It'-is, a long and time-consuming process, but I think the public will be grateful also.

Mrs. Williams - You mentioned rejection of year-around schools and the educational parks; was there any information as to why?

Ms. Parker - That detail would probably be available to you in the minutes of the Program Subcommittee. I do know that it has been discussed. The subcommittee on which I serve is Student Assignment, and we discussed it some from the standpoint of transportation and where young people would go. Mrs. Williams - I was really impressed with the work of the people, the sincerity.

Ms. Parker - We are very grateful. This is a large committee, as you know, and there are many different personalities; there are people who have been associated with the school system in one way or another for a long time; but I would like to say to the Board that probably one of the best things that you have ever done is to assign Dr. (Ron) Schnee as our liaison. His help, competence and graciousness are really very much appreciated. Mr. (Arthur) Hill - You said something about some recommendations coming in January. I think that there are certain things that you are going to find out which the administration doesn't know, which we as a Board don't know, and what I would be concerned about is trying to reinvent the wheel in certain areas. Whatever you find out, I think it would be appropriate to present them to us so that it would in turn save us some work or some hot issues coming up before us. As time goes along, I think we might think in that direction.

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Ms. Parker - We very well may not come to this Board with recommendations before April or May. We are going to be fortunate if we come with anything very tangible before then. We realize that we are an arm and a functional group of this Board, and we will do everything within our power to keep you informed. We are discovering some interesting things. In the subcommittee on which I serve we are discovering some interesting things about attitudes toward busing. When I was at a high school PTA meeting quite recently, their concern was not with busing; their concern was with what happened at the end of the bus ride. At the same time within the same week, another group was very concerned about student assignment. So we will try certainly to share with this Board any and everything that we discover as a group or as small groups.

Mrs. Potts - Where the recommendations are on a grade level, will grouping come in time for assignment recommendations for next year?

Ms. Parker - I do not know, because I am not at all sure when is "in time," nor do I know exactly when those recommendations will be coming. The Program Subcommittee at their last meeting has decided the 9 to 12 high school is the way to keep it. We may know what we want to recommend as .structure in that area. You have seen in your report also, the various opportunities for grade structuring. There are some very real advantages and disadvantages. Changes in the size of schools, for instance, we have heard some very real concerns about students being in a Fifth Year Center only one year, that teachers just get to know them, just get to be able to work with them when it is time for them to move on. So we are looking very closely at whether a Fifth Year Center should be a two-year center. But whether or not any of these recommendations will be available soon enough for this Board to act on for next year, I think it would be up to the Board to decide whether or not they have been indeed "in time" and on how much restructuring and how quickly. Ms. Potts - I don't want to push the Long Range Planning Committee to not do a thorough job in arriving at recommendations; however, at the same time I do have concerns that we don't put out fires any more than we have to. If we are going to be reassigning students for next fall because of a building that is overcrowded or because of a ratio that is out of skew and then the following year be reassigning again because of a more long-range point of view, I think we might be doing a disservice to the students.

Ms. Parker - I understand your concern and I will transmit that to this committee. I understand exactly what you are saying, that you do not want to' make stop-gap measures knowing that major changes will be made the following year. Mr. English - It might be that our own administration's recommendations on the student assignments for the coming year might wait until a little later in the year. What were our original projections, somewhere in March or April? As I recall, under the Court Order, we used to wait until May before we submitted.those to the Court, and that was the latest we could submit them. It might be that we could hold up a little bit on that until we got this committee to look at it, so they could dovetail, so that you do avoid the stop-gap, where everybody feels'like they get moved every year, a change every year. That is very difficult too.

Ms. Parker - Are there any further questions or directions that you would like for me to take back to the committee?

Mr. English â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-I.think you could take back the commendations of at least one Board Member, and I am sure the other Board Members too, for the amount of time and effort that the committee members are putting in on this. I know we have received the mailings of the work that is going on, and it indicates that there is real work going on out there. I am very pleased that the committee is moving right along. I know you did set up the goal of getting this done in a year, and that is a very ambitious goal; one that I very much supported. But I think it is one that is going to be best for the students in the long run. I am glad to see that you may have some tentative recommendations in April or May. We were talking about July or August, but, again, that is the final recommendations I understand that you are saying. (A copy of the written report is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Report - Board Committee on Potential Joint Use of City and School District Facilities and Properties

After preliminary remarks by Mrs. Williams, Chairperson of the Board's Park Committee, Mrs. Potts introduced Mr. Dick Samples, Manager of Engineering Services and also Staff Liaison to the Committee, who made a report as follows:

At the meeting on November 30, members of the Park Department, namely, Earnest Johnson, who is my counterpart with the City; Bob Cheatham, and myself presented to the committee a report of what we had been doing for about the last two weeks. Our first meeting with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Cheatham and myself was on November 17, and subsequent to that time we met on two other occasions. In addition to getting acquainted with each other and learning a little bit about one another's facilities and how we operate, etc., we set out to do an inventory of our respective facilities that might be characterized as recreational facilities. The results of these were very well shown graphically by maps prepared by Bob Cheatham, and a copy of those maps will be available to us in my office. In the process of seeing what might be done in terms of the cooperative effort

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of sharing recreational facilities, we looked hack to the historical side of that situation and found that a cooperative effort has "been going on for many years. At least 1+0 years ago, there was quite a bit of sharing going on at that time. We have a number of buildings that are operated, as far as grounds are concerned, in very close harmony with park facilities. I think it is important that you appreciate the magnitude of the caring that has gone on. But for many years we have had this cooperative effort going on, and the list of facilities include Wheeler, Shidler, Creston Hills, Dunbar, Douglass, Northeast, Moon, Lafayette and Capitol Hill Sr. Generally speaking, these are instances where we are sharing ground. Perhaps we have provided the grounds for the city to build tennis courts on, or in another instance, we are using park facilities as our playground and we have provided the fence and do the maintenance during the school year; the park providing the maintenance during the summer. Three or four years ago, the Board was instrumental in a summer program and paid the bill of approximately $30,000 for a summer recreational program, in a cooperative effort with the city. We provided the facilities and the funds and hired Part Department employees to operate the program. We also looked at our present utilization and sharing situation. There are various facilities that we are using in terms of park facilities. At Capitol Hill Sr. High School, we use the tennis court adjacent to the south, and the golf course at Trosper Park. Central Innovative High School utilizes tennis courts at Good Home Park, golf at Lincoln Park, bike riding and kite flying at Guy James Park and softball at Wheeler Park. Classen uses Woodson Park for their cross country, golfing at Lincoln Park and softball at Wheeler Park. Douglass High School uses the adjacent park facilities for tennis and baseball, and the Lincoln Golf Course. Grant High School uses Woodson Park for baseball; golf at Earlywine Park, and softball at Wheeler Park. John Marshall uses the Hefner Golf Course and also the park for baseball. Northeast High School utilizes the Northeast Athletic Center for baseball, track and field, and tennis, with golf at Lincoln Park. Northwest High School plays tennis at the Will Rogers tennis facility, and golf at Hefner Park. Southeast High School is golfing at Earlywine. In addition to those, we have an annual softball tournament at Wheeler Park for girls softball. Annually we have a drivers trainer contest at the Fairgrounds, and the All-City Cross Country Track Meet is held at Woodson Park. For elementary schools, Parmelee utilizes Taylor Center, which is immediately across the street to the northwest. Edgemere and Page-Woodson use park facilities occasionaly for recess, to expand their own playground. A great many field trips are conducted by individual classes, as well as our Opening Doors Program each year. Some of these facilities are kind of quasi-park facilities, but I will mention them anyway and tell you the approximate number of classes of kids who are participating in these. Martin Park Nature Trail up north of town sees about 1+0 classes per year; the Zoo, 70; the Planetarium, 150; Science and Arts Center, 1+5; the Symphony and Ballet at the Civic Center, about 135 each. Every other year we have the Science Fair at the Civic Center. The city every other year, whereby they alternate with Tulsa, conducts the Junior Olympics at the Northwest Track Field. If you look at the overall picture of recreation provided the region of Oklahoma City, I think you will see that this adds up to be about 95 playgrounds which would represent the 95 schools, plus or minus, that we have within the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City. In the elementary playgrounds are the swings, slides, teeter totters and those things. With the secondary schools would be the tennis courts, athletic fields, open space for such things as archery, practice golfing, coin shooting for the metal detector enthusiasts, and we haye approximately 250 baseball diamonds available to the little leaguers or anyone else who wants to participate. Also as an enhancement to the recreational facilities of any area would be the spectator sports that are provided, and you are are well aware of our many activities - baseball, basketball, track and wrestling that we provide as recreational opportunity within our school system. It seems to us that if a cooperative effort is sincerely desired on both of our parts, that maybe the first thing we ought to do is to try to plan any work in future planning to accommodate joint usage, in new facilities where it is possible. We see very little problems associated with our joint use or' alternate use of any outdoor facilities that we either may own. This goes on, on a daily basis. It requires very little organized effort; very little scheduling is involved, and the majority of the cooperative efforts that I have mentioned to you so far are done on a one to one basis. The person from the Park Department who is operating a gym is very apt to go and visit with the schools within his area and try to set something to get things going with those schools, and this presents no great problems. We also would see no great problems in a cooperative effort with a new facility, where the facility can be designed with this in mind, to be able to switch it from school operation to park and recreation. I think we both have a feeling and sense some problems that will be associated with going back and retrofitting some of our existing buildings into a cooperative venture. This can be done, but there will be problems associated with it. In terms of what we each view, and this is not intended to be a representative or sampling of either of our particular groups, areas that we feel might bear looking into would probably be utilization of the Northeast Stadium, if it could be properly maintained and protected for nighttime activities. The city would appear to have need of a gymnasium facility in the northwest part of the town, centering perhaps in the general area of Taft Stadium. The city does have an apparent need as the population develops in the northeastern part of the district, around Eisenhower. This would be one building where by happenstance the basic configuration fo the existing building would lend itself to an addition which would accommodate the park facilities and our own use, and come up with a very workable situation in that respect. That basically is what we have done and where we are at the moment.

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Report - Board Committee on Potential Joint Use of City and School District Facilities and Properties cont'd

Mrs. Potts - We are talking about both during the regular school year and summertime use of facilities. As I understand, one of the concerns that you are sort of alluding to is that many of our schools are not designed with a way to close off the portion of the school that would be utilized for the recreation facility, say, by the city. So we would need to either build in gates or work out some kind of an alba-ation for the protection of the rest of the educational facilities that would not be in use at that time. Mr. Samples - Right. You know we each cater to two different clienteles. Our clientele are students. They are a controlled group, well supervised. The Park Department, their facilities are catering to a different group, mainly the general public, who are free to use their facilities, and their facilities are designed to handle these people. I would see no big problem in accommodating an organized group that the Park might bring in. One, for example, is the Water Safety Instruction prograrr, teaching swimming instructors, and Douglass High School would very adequately accommodate that group. There would be no problems with serving that sort of group. Where it gets to be problematic in a swimming pool situation, for instance, during the school year our locker rooms are setup for lockers for our students, and they do have locks on them in many instances, and in other instances they are not locked, and these areas can present problems.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - It sounds like the committee has been hard at work. good report.

This was a

Mrs. Williams - Mr. Samples has worked quite diligently. I want to thank Mr. Samples for the report, and we were very interested in knowing about the cooperative effort for over 70 years.

Comments Mr. Donwerth

Mr. Donwerth expressed appreciation to Dr. Edward Berry, Principal, Classen High School for providing the building for the Board Meeting, and to Channel 25 for the television coverage so that the meeting could be taken to the public. Mr. Donwerth also extended congratulations to Mr. Mike Barlow for having been elected to the Executive Board of the State AFL-CIO.

Information to the Board

ITEMS PENDING

Meeting of November 7, 1977 1.

Family Life Education Report - Instructional Department.

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Attorney's Report

Mr. Bleakley reported: (1)

(2)

(3)

(H)

Reply Brief - ACT Election Case - We have received the Reply Brief from the Association of Classroom Teachers in its Election Case. This is one which deals with whether or not the bargaining organization has exclusive privileges. That will now be considered by the Court and the opinion will be forthcoming at some point in the future. â&#x20AC;˘ Demurrer - Instructional Management Program - Our Demurrer that we filed in the Instructional Management Program suit today was set to be heard before Judge Homer Smith. Judge Smith has disqualified himself as the judge in this case, in that his wife is employed by the school district. This case has now been assigned to Judge David Cook, who will hear the Demurrer on his docket, and that is set to be heard on December 16, 19TTAdditional Authority Request to Settle Judgment - I have submitted to you a memo in which I am requesting additional authority to settle judgment in the case of Do fell versus Independent School District Number 89. This should be the final adjustment ;o 'the settlement figure,. I am asking for the authority to add additional interest in the' amount of the statutory rate'of 10$ on the sum of $50,000, which will run between January 1, 1978 to the date of first payment, which will probably be in February of-1979- There was some misunderstanding as to how fast the payments were going to be'made in the original discussion of this settlement. So this should be the final adjustment necessary to conclude the settlement proposal in this case.

Mike Barlow Qualified to Serve as Bargaining Representative - The matter came before the Board last week as to whether or â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot Mike Barlow, President, American Federation of Teachers,.was qualified to serve as a bargaining representative. I believe that the Board can recognize Mr. Barlow as a bargaining representative, consistent with the State Statute on this matter. The Statute requires a bargaining representative for the teachers to be employed by and serving in the district. Mr. Barlow was a teacher at the time he was permitted to take leave of absence by the Board of Education, and will have to return to that teaching position at such time as he is. not reelected President of the

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Mr. Bleakley cont'd

American Federation of Teachers or entitled to that procedure through the negotiations process. So I think that his status is such that he would he eligible to be a bargaining representative. The Statute does not provide for any nonemployee to be participating in the negotiations process, and that has been the consistent position of the Board in the past.

Attorney's Report cont'd

Mr. English inquired: We have this workshop coming up in which Board Members and administrators will be involved Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Under the Open Meeting Law, I am wondering if this type of a workshop falls under the Open Meeting Law? Mr. Bleakley - Under the Open Meeting Statute, as interpreted by the Attorney General, I think that anytime a quorum of the Board meets in some official or public function, notice will be required. And I think the Statute could be stretched to the point that even a lesser majority of the Board meeting in public functions would require a similar type of notice. I think that is a meeting at which the Board is going to participate in their official capacity and it is anticipated that a majority of the Board Members will be present, and a public notice should be given.

Mr. English - Will that require then a public notice for each of those three days that the Board will be active in this? Mr. Bleakley - I think one notice setting out the period of the meeting would be sufficient.

Mr. English - How much notice in advance do we have to give on that?

Mr. Bleakley - I am not exactly sure as to the exact hour; it is either a 2k or U8-hour notice that is required by the Statute. Mr. English - I would want us to be in compliance with respect to that law.

Mr. English continued: The Auditors in the reports to us mentioned the need for a legal opinion on the use of a Clearing Account in our business practices, and this has been mentioned sometime before, and I wonder if you have an opinion ready yet on that? Mr. Bleakley - I have been working with Mr. Ginn and Mr. David Light with respect to the Clearing Account for some months now, and I believe that the Clearing Account is permissible under the Statute. We have several recommendations as to procedures, certain aspects of it to change to make sure that it is in conformance with all the applicable laws, and this discussion that we have been having will culminate in a written opinion on the subject, which will be presented to the Board.

A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation (that additional authority be given to the settlement of the Integration Case, to add additional interest in the amount of the statutory rate of 10$ on the sum of $50,000, which will run between January 1, 1978 to the date of the first payment which will probably be in February of 1979). i

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams*vofed aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #317 Attorney Given Additional Authority to Settle Integration Case

Mr. Ladd gave a routine treasurer's report.

Treasurer's Report

It was moved by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Attorney's and Treasurer's Reports as submitted. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #318 Reports Approved

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A motion was made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. Williams to direct Barbara Mitchell, Beverly Mash, Betty Clifton, Billie McElroy, and Alice Houston to attend Tracer Conference, Dallas, Texas, December 6-7, 1977. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #319 Professional Trip Approved

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R. #320 President of Board and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Necessary Documents

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It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill to authorize the President of the Board and the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents and submit application for the following Grant: Consumers Education Program Training Project, Education Amendments of 197^, Public Law 93-380.

Dr. Smith - We are requesting the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to sign and submit the appropriate documents necessary to submit an application for funds to finance a consumer education inservice training project. The program provides for planning and developing inservice activities and providing inservice training designed to develop skills and promote an understanding in the career education field. We are requesting a grant of $37,000 from funds provided by the Public Law 93-380. Mr. English - How many people are we talking.about inservice training for? Dr. Smith inquired of Mrs. Maree Tarver, Director of Grants Management, who stated that she did not know the exact number of people that would be involved in the program.

Mr. English - The budget sets out $10,000 for resource person's fees. one-third of the cost of the program.

That is almost

Dr. Smith - I think it says persons, instead of just a single individualMr. English inquired regarding a $3,000 item in the proposal for evaluation.

Dr. Smith apologized for the staff not being able to provide questions by Mr. English and indicated that answers would be the Board on: the questions raised. Dr. Smith also indicated answer from the staff that the application must be submitted

answers to the specific provided to members of that he had received an by December 19, 1977•

Mr. (Arthur) Hill - I would like to offer the staff a suggestion here. Consumer education is relatively new in the State of Oklahoma, and I know a resource person who is Director of the Southwest Center for Consumer Education. It is a program that is run by Oklahoma University and Oscar Rose Junior College, and the Director there is Dr. Les Anderson.. He can be reached at Oscar Rose Junior College, and he does have quite a bit of expertise in that area. He does offer like courses and talk-back TV throughout the state and would be a good resource person for the staff.

Dr. Smith - Thank you, Mr. Hill; I have made a note of that. Mr. English - In addition, when staff is getting together some more information on this, maybe they could also explain a bit more about the $5,000 for dissemination of information over our own Channel 25; why it is going to cost us $5,000 to use our own TV Channel to get this information out. Since we have talked about not having a Board meeting on December 12, I think we will have to go ahead and vote it tonight, and then if the information comes back that is insufficient to justify it, which is a pretty bad way to take action, then we could back up on our meeting of the 19th of December and rescind our action. We can always withdraw our request for these monies, I «am--sure.

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mr. English to approve the following Resolutions of Appreciation: (a)

Jo Ann Heinze, Teacher - Stonegate School - deceased November 5, 1977-

(b)

Barbara Bailey, Retired Librarian - deceased November 1U, 1977.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted yae; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Information to the Board

Dr. Smith reported:

(1)

John Marshall Farm Project - The team assigned to investigate and to work on the John Marshall Farm Project has completed the first step in its study and has submitted recommendations. The recommendations submitted provide for the enclosure of an area in the northeast section of the farm area there, an area approximately 100 ft. by 200 ft., to provide fencing with the angle bars, three barbed wires around the top, and also provide for a heavy mesh wire to be attached at the lower portion of the chain link type fence, and then buried, which would prevent the dogs from digging under the fences there. The second portion of that provides for the construction of a pole-type barn within this confined area, with provisions for securing animals inside the barn at night. The recommendation was

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unanimously approved by the team and also by the instructors at the John Marshall area FFA Program. The team will proceed with further study and recommendations. (2)

Filing Period for Membership on the Board - The filing period for membership m the Board of'Education from Areas 5, 6 and 7 opened today (December 5) and will end on Friday (December 9) at 5=00 p.m. The provisions call for a nominating election to be held on January 3 if three or more members from the area file, with two persons receiving the greatest number of votes then falling within a runoff election on January 2k, 1978, to determine the representation to the members of Board from Areas 5, 6 and 7-

(3)

Professional Growth and Development Workshop - Members of the Board and the administrative staff will be involved in a Professional Growth and Development Workshop, beginning Friday afternoon (December 9) at 1:30 until 9:00 p.m.; then on Saturday (December 10) all day, and Sunday afternoon (December 11) from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Information to the Board cont’d

PERSONNEL REPORT

It was moved by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Potts that the listed persons be employed and that contracts with the persons listed on the form approved be executed in the name of the District by the Superintendent or persons by him designated; also, that other personnel recommendations listed be approved.

R. #322 Personnel Approved

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Mr. English - I would like to commend the staff on the fact that there are 12 dismissals Comments Mr. English in the Personnel Report. I think that this indicates that there is some evaluation going on, and that is very good. One of the most important things that we can do in the district is to evaluate personnel, and certainly this shows that there is some activity in that area.

(Personnel listings - pages 598-610.) PAYROLLS, ENCUMBRANCES AND PURCHASING

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve recommendations #1 and #2 (ratification of November payrolls and authorization of December payrolls) and payment of encumbrances as listed for November 16-29, 1977•

R. #323 Approval of Payrolls and Encumbrances

Purchasing

It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the Purchasing Items 1 through 5 as follows:

Purchase of -Electronic Training Equipment • *

Purchase of electronic training equipment (color television repair trainer, switch panel and CB repair trainer) from TCP Training Systems for use at John Marshall High School (vendor listed only source for this equipment). This purchase in the amount of $1,160.00 is to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

Purchase of Tires and Tubes Purchase of tires and tubes for warehouse stock from Sooner State Tire Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $7,35^-00 to be charged to Account G 560.OU.

Purchase of Instructional Supplies Purchase of instructional supplies (clay, zinc oxide, flint, fire clay, wax solution-, etc.) for use at Classen, Capitol Hill, and Northwest Classen High Schools from the following companies which submitted the low quotations: Trinity Ceramic Supply Midwestern Art Clays The Pot Shoppe

Total

'809.56 299.66 1,021.10

2,130.32

These purchases are to be charged to the following Accounts: G 2^0.07 G 2U0.01

Total

1,287.00 8^3.32

2,130.32

R. #32U Approval of Purchasing Items

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R. #32k Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Purchase of Photographic and Graphic Supplies and Equipment Purchase of photographic and graphic supplies and equipment (cameras, films, cartridges, developer, tape, ink, etc.) for use by Star Spencer and Classen High Schools and the Graphics Department from the following companies which submitted the low quotations on specifications: Pipkin Photo Service Lew Wenzel & Company Warehouse Photographic Lawrence Photo of Oklahoma, Inc. Sooner Graphic Supply Color King, Inc. Bingham Ink Company Carpenter Paper Company

Total These purchases are to he charged to the following Accounts:

G 1230.03 G 21(0.05 G 2U0.08 Total 5-

Permission to Place Orders Permission to place orders for canned foods for the Central Food Service Department .from the following companies which submitted acceptable quotations: William E. Davis and Sons, Inc. Carl C. Wheeler Company Allen Foods Scrivner, Inc. Tyler and Simpson Company Clements Foods Company Rocky Moutain Mercantile Company Durkee Pressure Pack Morton Foods Oklahoma State Industries

The Central Food Service Department Financial Statement, October 31, 1977, was submitted as information to the Board.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS R. #325 Approval of Procedures for Resolving Complaints In re ESEA Title I Program Activities

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the procedures for resolving complaints regarding violation in the administration of ESEA Title I Program Activities. Mr. English - I would like to commend the staff and also the people on the District Advisory Committee of Title I for their work on this. It is much better than the first draft that we received. I am not sure why it is going to take seven (7) days before they are selected and notified of thier first meeting date since we have resolved the problem with who is going to appoint the team; that it is going to be a random drawing by the Chairperson of the Advisory Council and Director of Grants Management. On number 9, "the progress report shall be submitted to the complainant at every stage of the investigation," I am not sure that I understand what this means when you say "every stage of the investigation." What are the stages of the investigation that we are referring to there? Dr. Smith - I believe the statement says "no more than seven days." This is just really setting out the outside limits for the time required before action starts. On item 9> "the progress report at each stage, that would be if the committee met and took any action at all, that the complainant will be advised of what action is taken at that time. So it is really keeping the complainant informed and advised of any action that is transpiring in connection with their complaint.

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Mr. English - If the committee met and took no action; they simply met and maybe they interviewed people, would that be considered as no action?

Dr. Smith - I would assume that the complainant would be advised that we met and there was no action taken as the result of that. It is my understanding that they would be advised that there has been some action taken in connection with their complaint.

Mr. English - If the committee did not meet, then the person would not get a report until the end of three months, basically?

R. #325 Approval of Procedures for Resolving Complaints In re ESEA Title I Program Activities cont'd

Dr. Smith - Yes, if there had been no meeting, no information to disperse to the complainant, of course there would be no report to them.

On roll call, Mirs. Potts voted aye; Mirs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams, voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. (A copy of the Procedures is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Motion made by Mr. English and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of November 7, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on December 5, 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "that this district become a direct affiliate of the National School Boards Association." Mr. English - In explaining my motion, basically what it comes down to is that it costs five cents per pupil per year to become a direct affiliate of the National School Boards Association. The direct affiliate program was established in 1971 and has three main objectives. The first is to more acceptably represent school boards before the federal government and to help ensure that local lay control of public schools will continue undiminished. The second is to provide a growing number of direct and meaningful services to participating school boards. And the third is to mount a nationwide, long-range public information campaign to create a more complete understanding and appreciation of local school boards. And some of the services that will be provided when we become a direct affiliate of NSBA include the Washington Fast Report. Basically, the Washington Fast Report is put out by the Federal Relations Office of NSBA. Every two weeks this report tells what has been happening in Congress in the field of education; also, what has been happening in the federal courts in relation to public education in the schools. It is a small newsletter; it is easy to read; it also provides from time to time some advice to school boards about the need to contact your legislature now, because a certain bill is coming up and here is what this bill will do, and we need your support, and you get in there and talk to your Congressman, because the local school board members are the ones that have really the most effect on a member of Congress, because school board members are elected and Congressmen feel like that you have stood for election, then you have some feeling for what is going on out there with the public. So that brings you up to date on that. Then occasionally there will be what is called a Fast Report Extra, which is something that maybe happened after this went to press, but it is something that you need to act on right away.

R. #326 Approval that District Become Affiliate of NSBA

(Mr. English read excerpts from some of the publications which he distributed to members of the Board, that would be available as a direct affiliate of NSBA. Mr. English also indicated that various discounts would be available to Board Members, such as on workshops, books, services, etc.) Mir. English continued: There are now 1230 school districts across the country that belong to the direct affiliate program. You know, of course, that we do not pay directly to the NSBA as a member. The NSBA is a federation of state associations. So a local school board belongs to a state association. This, however:, does give you a direct relationship with NSBA and the monies that come from the direct affiliate dues now exceed the amount of dues paid by the state association. We have a small staff in Washington. This is one area that we need to put more of an effort into. There are all types of people who are interested in taking control of education away from local school boards. As we know, the Office of Civil Rights tells us now that before we can make any changes, we have to get it cleared through them first. Not that they will review what we do, but that we have to clear it through them first. Here, we have our liaison people at the national level working with the Office of Civil Rights; as a matter of fact, they have just recently gotten the Office of Civil Rights to back away from those Forms 101 and 102 that we had to have in last year. They have gotten relief for the smaller districts. They haven't gotten it pulled off completely from the big cities yet. But our people are working.very diligently, people whom we have been able to hire because we had the money from the direct affiliate program. In the courts, too, NSBA enters into the cases amicus briefs in support of school boards. But I think that is where the real importance is. I would not try and tell you that you will get the amount that we will spend on this program, because I look at it more as an acceptance of a responsibility and a recognition of the importance of protecting the local lay control of education, more than I do about a couple of newsletters that we may receive, although I think they will be very helpful.

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R. #326 Approval that District Become Affiliate of NSBA - cont'd

Mrs. Williams - How many school hoards in the state are members?

Mr. English - There are 22 school boards in Oklahoma which are members, direct affiliates. Enid is one of those that I can recall right off. I know that Moore is one of those, and I believe Tulsa. As you can tell, with 1230 across the nation, you are not talking about the nation's biggest school districts by any means. Although I think at the last ooint that.mahout 80% of the big city schools were members of direct affiliate. Biit it is school districts of varying size, of varying amounts of wealth, many of them having much less per student expenditures than we do really, but they have recognized the importance that it is much better that we join together to fight for local lay control than it is to stand alone out there, keeping.our money at home and going down the drain while others jump in and take over the control of education. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - What does it cost us now to just be a member of NSBA? Mr, English - We are not a member of the NSBA. A local board cannot be a member. We are simply a member of the State Association which I believe is $1500, and frankly I think we get more out of the direct affiliate program than we do in the State Association. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - That would then be $1500 plus? Mr. English - Yes; that'r right, and I might add that we have $1,000 that we pay in as a member of the Council of Big City Boards of Education.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill

- And that would still be?

Mr. English - Yes; although recently at the Steering Committee of the Council of Big City Boards meeting in November, we began work on a proposal that if you are a direct affiliate, then you would not pay the full $1,000. It would be lessened by a certain percentage, which came down to approximately 50%, as I recall, the amount that you would pay into the Council of Big City Boards, because you were a direct affiliate. That is just a recommendation, and I won't say that the President of NSBA was altogether pleased with our discussion.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - We have our budget planned for this year, and we are talking about another $2^00. Do they have a timeline on their membership, or is it likely to be December to December for us, or do they have a specific time that you join? Mr. English - You have asked a question that I don't know the answer to. It is from a year to year calendar year, as I recall. In other words, if we started now it would be a year from now, but I can't be positive on that.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted nay; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted.aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #327 Motion Approved as Amended Re Committee to Study Lowering of Pupil-Teacher Ratios in Schools

Motion made by Mr. (Arthur) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of November 21., 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on December 55 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "that the Board direct the Superintendent to creat-e^a committee to study and recommend to the Board a variety of methods for lowering the pupil-teacher ratio in our schools. Said study should include cost estimates and the possibility of recognizing the various educational needs of students in setting class size limits. The Board requests the committee's recommendations along with the Superintendent's recommendations be in the hands of the Board members for consideration by the Board members prior to the beginning of negotiations." Members of the Board responded: Mr. Donwerth - We all want to lower the pupil-teacher ratios and we all want quality education, but I do find a problem with the last part of the motion, and that is to request the committee's recommendations along with the Superintendent's recommendations to be in the hands of the Board members for consideration prior to the beginning of negotiations. I am wondering if we really have time prior to negotiations to get a recommendation back from the Superintendent and this committee that hasn't even been appointed yet, since negotiations are here. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Maybe we need to perfect the motion by saying before school starts next year, which would:be some time in the summer.

Mr. English - Let me suggest leaving it the way it is. Each year that I can remember that we have been in negotiations and the teachers have asked to have this item of class size considered in bargaining, our Board's representative has stated thatis a matter for Board policy and not a matter for negotiations. And yet the Board never takes a stance on policy on class size. If it is Board policy, then I think itis incumbent upon us to take a stance on it, to do something about it, and I think it should be done prior to the beginning of negotiations. I don't know how long we can use that as a reason not to negotiate on class size. So I can understand that it takes

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Mr. English cont'd time to study these things, hut I know that we have done studies before and that we have a lot of information on class size. I think the Board could adopt a policy with a goal involved in that policy, and certainly any policy is subject to change, and I would assume that if we got guttered by the legislature, naturally we would not be able to do it. We have a lot of programs that occasionally have to be changed, because we don't have the money for them. Certainly, I think that we need as a Board to sit down and speak to the issue of class size prior to the beginning of negotiations.

R. #327 Motion Approved as Amended Re Committee to Study Lowering of Pupil-Teacher Ratios in Schools - cont'd

Mr. (Arthur) Hill - I went back as far as January and did some research, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;and I knew that pupil-teacher ratios; were being talked about at that time, and that it was an issue that the Board had to address. I see no problem in moving on it right now. I really didn't want to get caught in a situation like we have been getting caught, having these issues come up before us and having these confrontations. I think that we can be putting some kind of study together right now and coming up with something before negotiations. I think that talk is past. I think that we need some action from our administration and from the Board of Education.

Mrs. Potts - When are we expecting negotiations to commence? Dr. Smith - As you recall, the new organization was recognized as the bargaining agent for this new contract. I would assume that we will be receiving a request in short order to start the negotiations process. The first stage of that will be in the development of a procedural agreement, and.I don't know whether that is when negotiations would begin or whether it would be after the proposals are submitted. According to the current procedural agreement, it is February that the proposals are presented, with the latter part of March when the actual negotiations begin related to those proposals which have been submitted for negotiations. I think there is some question of whether or not the procedural agreement which is now in effect will be the one which remains in effect. That is a process that we will be working with the new organization in developing. So I really don't know that I can answer the questions specifically as when it begins. I suppose technically it would begin at the time we meet with them to start the development of the procedural agreement. Mrs. Potts - I do not see a necessity for us to have this report back before we even begin talking about the beginning stages of negotiations, and I think this is an important enough subject that we need to allow time to do a really thorough job on it. I am wondering if we were to ask for this report back by the end of February, if that would give adequate time to do a good job at this time and still not interfere with the negotiations process or delay it, either way.

Dr. Smith - I think as we look at the calendar, certainly the end of February would be a more realistic date for the committee to complete its study. I am assuming that we would follow the same pattern of establishing a committee as that pattern that we have established for this school district; that is, it be representative of the various persons affected by the decision. Then by the time they are organized, their charge presented to them and they get underway with their study, I would assume that it is going to be after Christmas before any actual work could be done. Mrs. Potts - So you are saying that two months would be an adequate period of time for thi s ? â&#x20AC;˘ <

Dr. Smith - I think that the end of February would probably be a realistic time for the committee to at least come back and present a status report, a partial report, or submit its findings on various methods of attacking this, if they were not able to come up with recommendations for implementation at that time. Hopefully, they could complete their study by then.

Amendment

Mrs. Potts - I would like to amend this motion to read â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "The Board requests the committee's recommendations by the end of February;" replacing the last sentence in this motion. Mr. Donwerth - Second. Motion to read as amended: "That the Board direct the Superintendent to create a committee to study and recommend to the Board a variety of methods for lowering the pupilteacher ratio in our schools. Said study should include cost estimates and the possibility of recognizing the various educational needs of students in setting class size limits. The Board requests the committee's recommendations by the end of February."

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R. #327 Motion Approved as Amended Re Committee to Study Lowering of Pupil-Teacher Ratios in Schools - cont'd

R. #328 Approval of Staff to Explore Feasibility of Easing Teacher Load in Carrying out. Instructional Management Program

On roll call for the motion as amended, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the mot>ion carried.

Motion made by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mr. English November 28, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of December 5, 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "that we ask staff to explore the easing teacher load in carrying out the Instructional Program by freeing up teacher time via:

at the meeting of the Board on feasibility of Management

(a)

additional teacher aids or volunteers;

(b)

piloting Tracer this year on a representative basis;

(c)

providing a shortened day or days, systemwide (perhaps on a staggered basis), for work in individual schools on the instructional management system, and

(d)

any other practical remedies."

. .

Dr. Start asked for any perfections of the motion. Mr. English inquired about setting a timeline in the motion.

In considering a reasonable length of time to set as. a part of the motion., Mrs'. Potts asked that a member of the staff address the question. Dr. Alice Houston, Director of Curriculum Services, responded: We are working now with all deliberate speed on all of the recommendations which we have received. We are constantly open to suggestions and ways of which we can improve the Instructional Management Program. We will be looking at the possibility of piloting Tracer. We had an hour long conference call with CPB McGraw-Hill, the makers of Tracer, about three weeks ago, and spoke to them at that time about the idea of piloting it. We will get more information on that today or tomorrow. I would hate to put a timeline on all of this, but I would say that we are moving with deliberate speed on all of it.

Mrs. Potts - Does by the end of January sound reasonable, so that we might be able to make recommendations on implementing some of this the second semester?

Dr. Houston - I am sure before the end of January we would be able to do this. Atthis time Mrs. Potts asked that the motion be perfected to read at the conclusion "and report back by the end of January." Mr. English, as seconder of the motion, agreed to the perfection.

Mr. (Arthur-) Hil*l - About a month or so ago I did introduce a motion to explore the possibilities of going after CETA funds, and one of the prime reasons was of trying to employ some teacher aids with CETA monies. I think that I can go out there and get some teacher aid people. I think I can go to a program and bring some teacher aids in, and I intend to talk to Dr. Smith about it. There are a lot of people out there who are unemployed, who could utilize a position like this. There are certain federal monies available, and'I still very strongly believe that we could utilize that type of program for additional teacher aids.

Mr. English - I wonder if Dr. Smith could maybe bring us up to date on where we are on the request for the CETA money for these teacher aids?

Dr. Smith - I believe we had informed you at an earlier date that we were advised by those in the Human Resources Department in the City of Oklahoma City on another application that we had submitted for CETA funding, that there were no longer funds available under the CETA; however, we did go through another component of that, the Youth Education Training provision, and we have submitted an application for funding under that. At this stage we have not received word back on whether that has been approved or disapproved. But we do have an application in the mill on that particular program. They denied our other application under CETA funding and advised us that there were no longer funds available under that provision but under the youth provision of that legislation. Mr. English - Is that still CETA legislation? Dr. Smith - It is under that program. It has some of the same provisions, and that young people. You will recall, one of our have dropped out of school, and we have a young people.

is the Youth Education Training provision and is either the unemployed or the underemployed applications deals with those students who program proposed for employing some of those

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Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I was pleased to note that our middle schools will he getting some assistance with additional teachers and teacher aids, that the class size committee has worked on.

Motion as perfected: "That we ask staff to explore the feasibility of easing teacher load in carrying out the Instructional Management Program by freeing up teacher time via: (a)

additional teacher aids or volunteers;

(b)

piloting Tracer this year, on a representative basis;

(c)

providing a shortened day or days, systemwide (perhaps on a staggered basis), for work in individual schools on the instructional management system, and

(d)

any other practical remedies, and report back by the end of

R. #328 Approval of Staff to Explore Feasibility of Easing Teacher Load in Carrying out Instructional Management Program - cont1d

January." On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried as perfected. Motion made by Mr. (Arthur) Hill and seconded by Mrs. Williams at the meeting of November 28, 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on December 5, 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "The Board direct the Superintendent to establish a committee to review the District Instructional Management System in order to eliminate unnecessary or ineffective paperwork while maintaining the valuable and innovative aspects of accountability that a^e contained in the plan.

"The committee would recommend modifications in the Instructional Management System to be effective the second semester of this year. "The committee would consider the elimination of reporting forms other than those established as District monitoring reports. "The committee would particularly organize the goals and reporting forms for goals 3, U and 5 based on the following criteria: (a)

Do the forms actually measure the goals in an objective way?

(b)

Are the forms readable and understandable to the students being tested?

(c)

Can the information obtained really be used to improve instruction?

"The commitfee would report to the Board with its recommendations on January 95 1978." Dr. Start stated that the motion was open for perfections.

Mr. English offered the following perfections of the motion, which were accepted by Mr. Hill and Mrs. Williams, as maker and seconder of the motion respectively:

In the first paragraph, instead of "direct the Superintendent to establish a committee," the paragraph would read - "The Board requests the District Instructional Management Committee to review the District Instructional Management System in order to eliminate..."

The second paragraph would read -"The committee is requested to consider modifications in the Instructional Management System to be effective during the second semester of -this year." A change in the third paragraph would read - "The committee is asked to consider the elimination of reporting forms other than those established as District monitoring reports." The next paragraph would read - "The committee is asked to address the goals and reporting forms for goals 3, H and 5 based on the following criteria," which would eliminate "would particularly organize."

Amendment

After further discussion by Dr. Smith, Dr. (Jesse) Lindley, and members of the Board as to a feasible reporting time from the committee, Mf.. Thglish. moved to amend the last paragraph of the motion to read - "The committee would report to the Board with its

R. #329 Motion Failed In re Establishment of Committee to Review Instructional Management Program

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R. #329 Motion Failed In re Establishment of Committee to Review Instructional Management Program - cont'd

recommendations by February 20, 1978."

Amendment was seconded by Mrs. Williams

On roll call for the amendment, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the amendment carried. Motion as perfected and amended: "The Board requests the District Instructional Management Committee to review the District Instructional Management System in order to eliminate unnecessary or ineffective paperwork while maintaining the valuable and innovative aspects of accountability that are contained in the plan.

"The committee is requested to consider modifications in the Instructional Management System to be effective during the second semester of this year.

"The committee is asked to consider the elimination of reporting forms other than those established as District monitoring reports. "The committee is asked to address the goals and reporting forms for goals 3, H and 5 based on the following criteria: (a)

Do the forms actually measure the goals in an objective way?

(b)

Are the forms readable and understandable to the students being tested?

(c)

Can the information obtained really be used to improve instruction?

"The committee would report to the Board with its recommendations by February 20, 1978." In speaking to the motion as it had been perfected and amended, members of the Board stated: Dr. Start (without passing the gavel after requesting permission from other members of the Board) - I think this motion should be defeated in its entirety. There is a specific request made to a committee established by the Board. We have always allowed our committees a .certain amount of autonomy in their functional capacities. I appreciate the perfection of this motion in that we use the word "request" rather than "direct," but I think it is superfluous and I feel very confident that this committee is working in this. area. I particularly do not want to see this motion passed as it is before us now, because I don't like the questions that are being asked in the fourth paragraph. Personally, I think those questions are irrelevant and offensive and insulting to the committee at this point and time. I think all of the issues addressed by this motion have been addressed in our previous motion that we passed by Mirs. Potts, and I don't see any reason at all for this motion and would encourage that it be defeated.

Mr. English - In response to what you said, really it gets you to thinking about what are our options"â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x2013; then if a Board feels that there is something very important that needs to be done in the District and it has a committee that has this subject area under study? To me the option the Board has is to either call the attention of the committee to the problem and say we would appreciate it if you would spend some special time on this particular area, or the Board may ignore the committee and just run it in a shoddy manner and say we want to do it and here is the way it is, and in which case you would probably have your committee members resign. However, by requesting that they take a look at this area, I think that is a very legitimate thing for a Board to do. When you consider what the options are, I think it is probably our only viable option.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I hesitate to ask our District Instructional Management Committee to do this. I do know that they are working on this. I did visit with them this week on this. I approve of accountability very much. I think it is very good for our system. We realize that there are things that need to be worked out, and the staff is working on those. I think Mirs. Potts' motion has answered a lot of the questions that have been raised. I will not vote for this motion, 'even though I do approve of it much more now than I did before it was changed. Mrs. Potts - I feel much the same as Mrs. Hill. I perceive our District Accountability Program as a rose that does have thorns, and that we need to work at removing these thorns, but I think that we have something very special in it and it does need a thorough study so it can blossom as it is intended to. I would vote against this motion with the hope that our District committee would consider the things that are a part of this motion and plan on a report in the near future considering the things that are a part of this. Mrs. Williams - I would like to commend Mr. Hill for the thought and the effort that went into the motion. It seems that the opinion was evident around in the city that this Board was not addressing itself to certain problems to which the motion spoke,

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Mirs. Williams cont'd —————

| and yet we find out that we are addressing ourselves. In fact, in our study session I sometime hack, the Curriculum Department told us of their work that they were going to I do, that they were going to investigate Tracer, which they are doing, and all of this. | It just seems that it didn't all come to a head until at this present time. I am just wondering if we will becloud the issue. I think that Mr. Hill's motives were certainly far-sighted and far-reaching, and that it would bring the issue to fruition; however, Mrs. Potts didn't know that Mr. Hill's motion was coming, and Mr. Hill didn't know that Mrs. Potts' motion was coming. Are we saying then that if we just give staff time and not nail them down, that we might come up with a product that is better? i

Mr. Donwerth - I would agree with Mrs. Williams that we are sort of clouding this whole thing up; that we have two motions that are really going to do the same thing. In one of them we are asking staff to bring this information back to us, and the other we are asking the committee, and we are making demands on the committee, and I don't want this Board of Education to lose its credibility with committees, that we would request things from a committee and then we don't want to accept the committee's recommendations we want to change it; we want to ask for it before they are ready. I just feel like we need to give our committee more time and go ahead and rely on our staff in bringing this information back to us, like Mrs. Potts' motion called for.

Mrs. Williams - I think that we want to consider that on the Instructional Management Committee are important staff members who will be working.

Mr. (Arthur) Hill - I do not have anything against the Accountability System. You I have to have accountability regardless of what kind of job you have or whatever. I have been on this Board for four months and every time I open the paper or every time I get a phone call, it is about accountability. So I drew up this motion with the good intentions of seeing if we could get some positive action. I don't feel that there is anything negative in this motion. I think that within the knowledge that I havej the information that I had and the research that I did, I think that it was perfectly valid. I think it has a lot of good points to it. I think there is quite a difference between a committee and staff, and, again, I wouldn't introduce anything if I did not believe in it. So I am going to stand behind my motion. Mr. English - If you listen to what is being said, I think you have to come to the conclusion that somebody on this Board thinks that the answer to the three- questions here is going to be no, that you ought to throw out these forms. Look at what we are asking them to pay special attention to. The committee is asked to address the goals and reporting forms for goals 3, H and 5 based on the following criteria: (a) Do the forms actually measure the goals in an objective way? What is wrong with that question? What happens if the answer is yes? (b) Are the forms readable and understandable to the students being tested? I hope the answer to that is yes. (c) Can the information obtained really be used to improve instruction? If the answer to those questions is no, certainly the forms, I would think, should be abolished. If the answer is yes, certainly the forms should be kept. But from the discussion that has gone on here, I think the assumption has been that the committee will come back and say no, the forms don't actually measure the goals in an objective way; that no they are not readable and understandable to the students who are tested, and no, that the information obtained cannot really be used to improve instruction. What we have asked this committee -to. do is simply take a look at this, that these are areas of concern. I think that the assumption should be probably that the answer will come back that yes, they are and here is the proof that they are; here is why we believe that they are good, valid forms. Mrs. Potts' motion has been discussed, in that the staff is being asked to do this, and this motion by Mr. Hill is one of asking the committee. Nobody said anything about the impropriety of going over here and taking care of the Accountability Program when it was in Mrs. Potts' motion. But that is exactly what we did. We went over and started changing things around; consider giving them a half-day off; pilot the Tracer program. I wonder if the Accountability Committee has even thought of that. Have they looked at that? Was their opinion sought out on this? And what about the teacher aids and volunteers? But it was okay for us to ask staff to do this without even thinking of the District Accountability Committee. I am a little bit puzzled why it is all of a sudden wrong for us to ask the committee to take a look at these particular areas in the Accountability Program. Frankly, I think that this is a very good motion, a very good idea, and certainly February 20, as Dr. Lindley has indicated, is a workable time frame for us to have this committee which is knowledgeable in the Accountability Program, to take a look at it and to report back to us.

On roll call for the motion as amended, Mirs. Potts voted nay; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted nay; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted nay; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted nay; and Dr. Start voted nay. Dr. Start declared that the motion failed.

R. #329 Motion Failed In re Establishment of Committee to Review Instructional Management Program - cont'd

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For Consideration at the December 19, 1977 Meeting of the Board

Mrs. Williams - All of you know that Mrs. Potts, Mr. Samples, and all of us on the Park Committee directed ourselves to the cooperation between the School Board and the City Park Department. Councilman Ben Tipton stated that he had a very particular emergency in Ward 7, and as Mr. Samples pointed out to the committee in the meeting, there are no places for overlay immediately in Ward 7- Therefore, I am asking the Board to consider this motion, and it can be voted upon at a later date. "Due to the urgency situation in Ward 7 as pointed out by Councilman Ben Tipton, I move that this Board endorse the cooperative use of Page-Woodson School with the Oklahoma City Park Department, the details of which are to be worked out by responsible staff and submitted for approval to this Board."

Mrs. Potts - Second.

Dr. Start - The motion will stay on the table and be considered at our meeting of December 19. Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the December 12, 1977 meeting of the Board had been cancelled, and the next meeting would be December 19, 1977 in the Board Room, Administration Building. ADJOURNMENT

R. #330 Adj ournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

) ) COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )

President SS:

I, the undersigned Clerk of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 89, of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, do hereby certify that prior to December 15th of the last calendar year the date, time and place of this regular meeting was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

I also certify that at least 2h hours prior to the meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, notice of the date, time, place and agenda of this meeting was posted in prominent public view at the location of the meeting. Witness my hand and seal of this School District this

day of/^^ÂŁ^ÂŁt/, 1977. i

Clerk, Oklahoma City Board of Education

A 598 MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT'D

Personnel

TERMINATIONS

Major Classes of Terminations: Voluntary Resignation

a. b. c. d. e.

Changing aoployment Leaving Oklahoma City Area Early Retirement Personal Reasons No reason given

Mandatory Retirement

Notice of Dismissal

il.

Discontinuance of Employment a. Termination from leavje of absence b. Elimination of positibn c. Expiration of employment period d. Unqualified for position e. Deceased f. Abandoned position I

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NAME

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

M. Ed. OU

11-04-77

Riverside Bilingual

10888.

M.S. osu

11-14-77

Moon Science

9241.

B.A. CSU

11-09-77

Star Spencer Art

10001.

B.S. OCU

10-31-77

Kaiser Primary

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Terminations

Aguire, Margarita Albert, Wayne Amos, Billie

Bemardy, Susan Blair, John--------------1

Brown, Donna Bryan, Elsie

Carter, Johnny Faught, Sandra Fields, Eddie

Gad, Ssngeeta Gaylor, Judith Geer, Sharron

Hardeman, Carole

Annual

Foster, Linda

$ 9528.

lb •

Riverside Bilingual

Marshall English

Moon Science

Page-Woodson EMH

Eisenhower Math

Star Spencer Art

10-28-77

Ogle, Frances

Kaiser Primary

10-28-77

Burdick, Susan

Id’

Northeast Business

10-19-77

Alger, Brian

9241.

B.S. SWSU

11-02-77

Northeast Business

Dewey Intermediate

Capitol Hill High Business

11-30-77

Douglass Math

11-15-77

Garden Oaks Kindergarten

Wheeler Primary

McClure, Mary

9241.

B.S. OU

11-14-77

Wheeler Primary

Northeast Vocal Music

1 - HAH - Educable Mentally Handicapped

Employments 11-04-77 6-30-77 10-25-77

Faulkner, Diana

6-30-77 6-30-77

6-30-77

6-30-77 10-28-77

6-30-77

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NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

Terminations

Employments

Annual

Schlachtenhaufen. Carol

S 9528.

M.A. UN

11-09-77

Hoover Snipnp.A

Mahoney, Susan

9703.

B.S. NIU

10-24-77

Southeast Special Education

Hutchinson, Henry

Cody, Cynthia

9241.

B.S. OSU

10-26-77

Rogers Social Studies

West, Susan

Millican, Jeanne

9703.

B.S. CSU

11-07-77

Rockwood LD

Duckworth, Mary

Rowten, Cathy

9241.

B.S. OCC

10-24-77

Page-Woodson Intermediate

Keller, Jack

Lackey, Yvonne

Long, Mbrene Pape, Jeaniece Parker, Barbara

Reilley, Robert Robinson, Keiko Sayles, Elizabeth

Weidner, Mary Williams, Kerran

Southeast Social Studies

10-28-77

Jackson Language Arts

10-28-77

Grant Art

12-16-77

Northwest Physical Education

6-30-77

Wilson Primary

6-30-77

Hoover Science

11-11-77

Edgemere Primary

Southeast Special Education

Hoover Science

6-30-77

West Nichols Hills Primary

6-30-77

6-30-77 10-14-77

1 - UN - University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska 2 - NIU - Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, Ill.

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

3 - LD - Learning Disabilities

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE' DATE

ASSIGNMENT

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Employments ".... -. ■' 1 1

Annual

Additional Allocations

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Jentoft, Stephen

$ 10481.

B.A. OU

11-07-77

Southeast Social Studies

Madison Primary

Transfers Hayden, Carol

Haynes, Nelia

9241.

B.S. Langston

11-07-77

Rhone, Chappel

Noel, Sandra

9241.

B.S. AC

JQ=Q3=2Z

Khalil, Samir

Voyles, Dennis

9241.

B.S. SESU

11-07-77

Jefferson Math

Beezley. Mary

Warden, Joan

10828.

B.S. CSU

10-24-77

Moon Science

9241.

B.S. OU

10-28-77

Ridgeview Primary

King Intermediate---------

Leaves of Absence

Ill Health

Clark, Mary R.

Ridgeview Primary

1 - AC - Anderson College - Anderson, Indiana

10-21-77

Koch, Deborah

A 6oo MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

B.S. osu

10-31.-2Z

Grants Management AGLE 1

M. Ed. csu

11-01-77

School Comm. Rel. Human Relations Spec1

$ 1008.

10-17-77

Northeast ESAA Advisor

442.

10-17-77

School Comm. Rel. Indian Ed. Advisor

1008.

10-24-77

Southeast ESAA Advisor

11-07-77

SALARY

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL Deceased

Stonegate Primary

Heinze, Joann

11-04-77

PROFESSIONAL OTHER Terminations

Employments

Annual

Hancock, Sherrill

Hopper, Walter Jr.

S 15100.

Carlton, Wanda

Pollard, Wanda

11504.

——

F——■'

Monthly

Calloway, John

Jemigan, William

Fairbanks, Tawana

Jones, Janie

White, Victoria

Kenya, Pamela H.

Transfers

Avant, Karen

Biggerstaff. Nona

918.91

B.S. PSU

Kaiser J&IA

1 - ACIE - Assistant Coordinator of Indian Education 2 - LCIA - Learning Center Instructional Associate

NAME_______

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL OTHER

—VW

. Leaves of Absence

Professional School Comm. Rel. Guidance Worker

Brumfield, Wilamae

10-14-77

TECHNICAL Terminations

Cox, Delores

Forrester, Timothy

Wall, Elmo Ward, Bartlett

Employments la

Computer Services Applic. Programmer

11-08-77

Broadcast Services Producer/Director

10-26-77 ■

Technical Services Media Technician

12-03-77

Technical Services Graphics Manager

12-30-77

Monthly

—. .

Clayton, Kathryn

Gaddy, Vanessa

$ 509.

11-01-77

Computer Services Data Control Clerk

z 601

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ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

PROFESSIONAL EnnCATTONAT. -

Technical

Employments-Temporary

Hourly

Hudson, Mary

$ 2.54

11-04-77

Broadcast Services Technical Director

2.54

11-09-77

Broadcast Services Technical Director

7.81

9-07-77

Broadcast Services T.V. Engineer '

Tuttle, Donald

Added Position

Employments

Richardson, Lloyd

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD Substitute Teachers 1977-78

Aderhold, Susan K. Brantley, Jennie D. Bruza, Gloria S. Carpenter, Richard D. Cheek, Nancy R. Christian, Kristy L. Dunham, Barry D. Elkins, David M. Evans, LaMona N. Flatt, Cathy A. Gary, Sandra J. Hamburger, Patricia A. Holmes, Gary L. Hopper, Sara Lea Langford, Alice Sandhu Lindsey, Jamie A. Lucado, Luann Martin, Lana D. Marzett, Betty Mason, Patricia A. Mauldin, Kathleen A. McDaniel, Craig E, MeFrazier, Kathryn M. Mercer, Frederic W. Nesbitt, Harold E. Nolen, Vernon C. Paulden, Joan M. Rios, Gwendolyn J. Sanders, John H. Scholta, Mary Ann Scott, Brown W. Taylor, Mozelle C. Tucker, Linda L. Waller, Norma J. Washington, Jacqulin D. Williams, Walter L. Wyatt, Marsha J.

Special Education Special Education Art Journalism Business Social Studies Social Studies Physical Education Language Arts Business Elementary Elementary Social Studies Music/Elementary Elementary Elementary Language Arts Language Arts Science Elementary Speech/Drama Industrial Arts Language Arts English Social Studies Business Instrumental Music Elementary Social Studies Elementary Science Social Studies Speech/Therapy Deaf Elementary Social Studies Woodworking Special Education

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PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL

Terminations

Battle, Travis Beeson, Doris Burrell, Karen

Dallas, Inez Gaines, Melba

Greene, Donna Kernan, Carolyn King, Joyce

Newte, Freddie

Palmer, Carolyn

Pine, Frances Wagner, Terri Watts, Falecia

Winters, Ema

NAME

Employments

Monthly

$ 422.

11-08-77

Creston Hills Media Ai.de

11-21-77

Jefferson i T. Counselor Aide

10-27-77

...teacher. Aids_______

Creston Hills Media Aide

11-04-77

Johnson, Marylene

Jefferson i T. Counselor Aide

11-09-77

Sewell, Patsy

211.

Adult Education Secretary

11-15-77

Office of Supt. Administrative Secy. 12-30-77

Star Spencer teacher Aide

10-18-77

Johnson. Carole

422.

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Purchasing Sr. Clerk

10-24-77

Marshall Secretary

10-26-77

Rogers Learning Ctr. Aide

10-31-77

Sweeden, Donna

422.

11-07-77

Rogers Learning Ctr. Aide

Media Services Processing Clerk

10-13-77

Davis, Jewell

439.

10-31-77

Media Services Processing Clerk

Heronville Indian Aide

11-03-77

Pherigo, Sharon

422.

11-16-77

Heronville Indian Aide

Harding Secretary

12-22-77

Adams Learning Ctr. Aide

10-14-77

Chesser, Thelma

422.

11-01-77

Adams Learning Ctr. Aide

Technical Services Elem. Secretary

11-11-77

Rockwood Learning Ctr. Aide

10-31-77

Neal. Dora

422.

11-07-77

Rockwood Learning Ctr. Aide

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

...

Star Spencei’

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

11-09-77

Stand Watie LRTA

ASSIGNMENT

CLERICAL Terminations

Employments

Monthly

Felis, Curment

Carson, Joyce

$ 422.

Goeders, Johnny

Howard, Chester

307.50

10-17-77

Carver Center P.T. Teacher Aide

Smith, Ruthie

Matthews, Sandra

422.

10-26-77

Classen LRTA

Schumacher, Janet

McCarty, Ethel

422.

11-03-77

Moon LRTA

Thang, Tran

Nguyen, Thu Van

437.

10-24-77

Moon Vietnamese Aide

Howard, Barbara

Waltner, Margie

422.

11-14-77

Dunbar LRTA

Gillean, Deborah

253.20

11-07-77

Lee P.T. Inst. Aide

Jones, Pauline

422.

11-07-77

Capitol Hill High Reading Aide

Manek, Charlotte

422.

11-03-77

Adams Instructional Aide

Shippentower, Mary

422.

11-09-77

Dunbar Teacher Aide

Williams, Jean

253.20

11-14-77

Wheeler P.T. Inst. Aide

Yoscak, Margaret

422.

11-17-77

Wheeler Instructional Aide

Additional Allocations

1 - LRTA - Learning Resource Teacher Aide

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 19T7 - CONT'D

Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT ! (

CLERICAL Leaves of Absence

Ill Health Howard, Barbara

Dunbar Leaminv Ctr. Aide

11-01-77

Helper

10-07-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Heiner

11-07-77

Heiner

10-31-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-14-77

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Anderson, Norma Auginash, McKinley

Barr, Wanda Benson, Mary E.

Bivings, Josephine

Brickey, Sandra Brown, Ever J.

Coburn, Shirlejr

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Cole, Dondi

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

SALARY

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Crittenden, Wanda Daniel, Flora

Foreman, Willie Garland, Bertha Gilbert, Narvene

Grant, Lois Haase, Barbara

Hall, Lorenzo Hanlan, Eileen

Hardy, Glenda Harmon, Winnie Harrison, Annetta

Harvey. Sharon

Henderson, Barbara

le la 3

le le le

le le le le le le

1 Helper

10-31-77

Helper

11-04-77

Helper

10-06-77

Heiner

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Heiner

10-14-77

Truck Driver

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Heiner

10-31-77

Helper

10-14-77

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

6oi+

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

I-

Terminations

Hill

Elizabeth

Hirs t, Minerva

Hooks, Cheryl

Irons, Hazel Lester, Boyd Martin, Norma

i*+d n. Sally Martinez, Julia

Mavnahonah, Alberta

MeCarther. Venita

•McDaniel. Jovce

MeDowel1. Ramona McMillan. Claim

Meadows. Beverly

Id la le le le la

le le

la le

Id le le

NAME

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-11-77

Helper

10-03-77

Helper

10-31-77

Truck Driver

9-07-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-03-77

Heiner

10-14-77

Heiner

10-14-77

Heiner

11-07-77

Helper

11-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

FOOD SERVICE Terminations

Mulkey, Bonnie Parks, Mattie

Robinson, Janice Robinson, Marion

Sherrick, Billie

—Starks, Patricia Starr, Gwen

Steele, Kardoris Stephens, Melita

Stokes, Lillian Stotts, Phyllis

Suttle, Ollie

—Tap]in, Etta :__ Tart ar > Clara_____

le le le

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le la

le la le

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-14-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Heiner

10-31-77

Helper

10-24-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECT! VE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

605

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5,'1977 - CONT'D

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—.... ............ *.......

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Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

—

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

Terminations Taylor, Carolyn

Traylor, Diane

Whitson, Frances Williams. Vivian

Wilson, Susie

Woods, Ada Wright, Dawn

Wright, Mabie Wright, Shirley

la le la

le le le le

Id la

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-19-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Helper

10-31-77

Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed

$ 2.48

11-08-77

Helper

Beatty, Yolanda

2.48

11-03-77

Heiner

Carter, Audrey

2.48

11-07-77

Helper

Baron, Mary 0.

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

1 ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE Employments

Hourly

*Applications Processed $ 2.48

11-07-77

Helper

Davis, Christine

2.48

10-24-77

Helper

Dean, Edith

2.48

10-25-77

Helper

Haynes, Cheryle

2.48

10-31-77

Helper

Herriman, Alice

2.48

11-01-77

Helper

Hutchins, Sharon

2.48

10-24-77

Helper

Jennings, Sophia

2.48

11-08-77

Helper

Justus, Beulah

2.48

11-02-77

Helper

Kenner, Flossie

2.48

11-08-77

Helper

Kinchion, Deborah

2.48

11-09-77

Helper

Mask, Louisa

2.48

10-26-77

Helper

McBride, Eleanor

2.48

10-25-77

Helper

Mitchell, Laura

2.48

11-07-77

Helper

Carter, Donna

*Awaiting Assignment

6o6

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT'D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

FOOD SERVICE

i Employments

Hourly

*Applieations Processed

Mustin, Delores

$ 2.48

11-11-77

Helper

Peoples, Hattie

2.48

11-07-77

Helper

Renfrow, Jo Ann

2.48

11-04-77

Helper

Roberts, Shirley

2.48

10-27-77

Helper

Robinson, Jacqueline

2.48

11-08-77

Helper

Satoe, Sandra

2.48

10-28-77

Helper

Seay. Tommie

2.48

11-11-77

Helper

Shotlow. Sara

2.48

10-25-77

Helper

Tavlor. Agnes

2.48

11-04-77

Helper

Wardrip, Robert

3.18

10-24-77

Truck Driver

11-01-77

Jr. Accountant

Monthly

Transfers Maughan, Charlotte

Houck, Edgar

$ 536.

*Awaiting Assignment

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

$ 3.75

n m-77

Student Trainee

Hobbs, Karen

3.75

10-24-77

Student Trainee

Rucker, Ceola

3.75

11-01-77

Student Trainee

10-31-77

Serviceman

NAME

SALARY

FOOD SERVICE Employments â&#x20AC;¢

Daily

Student Trainees Doakes, Bobby

Leaves of Absence

Ill Health

Jackson Assistant Cook

Bartl, Marcella

10-24-77

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Brown, Dennis Carson. Tommy Duncan, Herman

la Id 3

Drayage/Garage

10-20-77

Bus Driver

10-26-77

Serviceman

10-21-77

Employments

Montlily

Dodd, Cecil

$ 600.

607

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT’D

Personnel

PERSONNEL NAME

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION Terminations

Garoutte, Glen

Gist, Nancy Heath, Bobby

Jackson, Lerov

Lee, Embrey Lewis, Yvonne

Longley, Vencil

Iowe, Virginia

McAfee, David Nolan, Robert

Osborne, Hubert Ridgeway, Larry

Smith. Harold

Smith, Marcellus

NAME

Id lb

3 Id

3 la

Id Id Id

3 lb

Id la

Bus Driver

10-25-77

Bus Driver

11-15-77

Bus Driver

10-31-77

B us

DriYer

10-05-77

Bus Driver

10-19-77

Bus Driver

10-19-77

Bus Driver

11-07-77

Bus Driver

10-24-77

Bus Driver

10-13-77

Bus Driver

10-14-77

Bus Driver

10-17-77

Bus Driver

10-14-77

B.us. Driver

11-04-77

Bus Driver

11-04-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

i i

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

SALARY

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Emplovments

Monthly

*Applications Processed

$ 114.

10-13-77

Bus Driver

Conley, Iris

224.

10-24-77

Bus Driver

Cowen. Vernon

114.

JQ.-11-7Z-

Bus Driver

Forest, Don

224.

11-03-77

Bus Driver

Harris, Marvin

224.

10-14-77

Bus Driver

Longley, Vencil

224.

10-18-77

Bus Driver

Love, Larry

224.

10-17-77

Bus Driver

Miles, Harold

224.

10-24-77

Bus Driver

Neeley, Lueann

230.

10-31-77

Bus Driver

Smith, Harold

224.

11-04-77

Bus Driver

Turnage, Curtis

224.

0 ’

10-28-77

Bus Driver

Bass, Arthell

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MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT’D Personnel

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT

NAME

EFFECTIVE DATE

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPORTATION 1

Leaves of Absence 131 Health

Bus/Dravape Sunv.

11-0Z.-77

— SERVICE

Terminations Allen, Gary

Coyle, Michael

Crawford, Willard Dubose, Jeffett Dunn, Kenneth

Helton, Elias

Hicks, Erick

Huff, James Johnson, Kathryn

NAME

Emnlovments

Monthly

$ 523.

King Floorman

11-04-77

Rockwood Floorman

10-28-77

Autrey, James

Southeast Flooi-man

10-14-77

Slavin, Michael

Northwest Floorman

11-04-77

Longfellow Floorman

11-01-77

Dewey Custodian

10-28-77

Horace Mann Floorman

10-25-77

Service Center Area Supervisor

10-13-77

Harding Matron

11-03-77

ASSIGNMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE

11-03-77

Rockwood Floorman

523

10-31-77

Southeast Floorman

Garcia, Jesus Jr.

523.

11-09-77

Northwest Floorman

Rose, Sarnie

523.

10-31-77

Horace Mann Floorman

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIV E DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE Terminations

EmDlovmenta

Monthly

Holmes, Glen

$ 523.

11-10-77

Southeast Floorman

Dickerson, Frances

523.

10-17-77

Prairie Queen Matron

Ring, Gene

Catlett, Arlan

536.

10-24-77

Marshall Floorman

Antwine, Barry

Holton, Tommy

523.

10-31-77

Classen Floorman

Martin, Harlan

Love, Robert

523.

11-10-77

Northeast Floorman

Anderson, Bernard

Nwankwoala, Reginald

523.

10-26-77

Administration Bldg. Floorman

Alexander. Robert

Wilson, Dave

619.

10-26-77

Polk Custodian

Slavin, Michael

Southeast Floorman

11-01-77

Duke, Nell

Transfers

i.T.e.rminations-Substitutes Bailey, James

Douglas, Danny

le le

Eugene Field

10-12-77

Dunbar

10-10-77

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PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SERVICE

Terminations-Substitutes

Guy, Dwight Purl, John Washington, William

Id 3

Star

10-21-77

All Schools

10-25-77

Stonegate

10-26-77

Employments-Substitutes

Hourly

Brown, Walter

$ 2.54

10-31-77

Van Buren

Givens, Edward

2.54

10-24-77

Star

Holton, Tommy

2.54

11-01-77

Hillcrest

Taffe, Willie

2.54

11-09-77

Harrison

2.30

11-01-77

Willow Brook

Employments Student Trainee

Carey, Steven

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

NAME

SALARY

DEGREE COLLEGE

APPROVED EXP.

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASSIGNMENT

SUPPLY

Terminations Vann, Ronnie

Warehouse Worker â&#x20AC;¢

10-31-77 <

MAINTENANCE

Terminations

McDonald, Bobbie Richardson, Hoy

Id la

Grounds

10-2A-77

Plumber

10-20-77

Service Center Landscape Architect

11-30-77

Patrolman

10-28-77

Leaves of Absence Union President

Smith, Kenneth

SECURITY

Terminations

Jackson, Ida

Franklin. Joseph McAlister, Michael

McDade, Dan

Chilson, John

Waters, Jo Ann

Ainsworth, Gala

Transfers

Back, Henry

NAME

Ogden, Alva

EFFECTIVE DATE

Employments

ASSIGNMENT.

-------- - ------ I-----

PERSONNEL

Terminations

SECURITY

NAME

DEGREE COLLEGE

10-25-77

11-07-77

10-25-77

EFFECTIVE DATE

Patrolman

Pn+.-rnlmon

Patrolman

ASSIGNMENT

APPROVED EXP.

5 , 19TT

539.

$ 557.

Monthly

SALARY

MEETING OF DECEMBER CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; D

MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1977 - CONT'D

MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1977 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING, PURSUANT TO NOTICE DULY GIVEN, IN THE BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1977, AT 7 P.M. PRESENT:

Armond H. Start, President Mrs. Freddye Williams, Vice President Floyd Donwerth, Member Paul English, Member Arthur W. Hill, Member Mrs. Betty Hill, Member Mrsâ&#x20AC;˘ Pat Potts, Member

Call to Order

Mrs. Williams introduced as a visitor, Mrs. Albertha Houston, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, mother of Dr. Alice Houston, Director of Curriculum Services. Mr. Paul Heath, School Board candidate from District 7, was introduced by Mr. Donwerth.

Introduction of Visitors

Roll call established that six of the seven Board Members were present. entered the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

Mr. Hill

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll Call

HEARINGS Dr. Start called on Mr. Mike Barlow, President, American Federation of Teachers, who had registered to address the Board.

Mr. Barlow spoke regarding a one-day workshop that would be sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers at the Tradewinds Central, I-UO and Eastern, on January 27, 1978, wherein a representative from the Department of Labor would explain to all segments of the educational community how to best use CETA monies and CETA programs for education. Mr. Barlow also referred to an item in the agenda pertaining to health insurance and mentioned a meeting which he attended with the administrative staff where representatives of the insurance company brought out the fact that more participation in the insurance program would bring about reduced rates, and that if the Board were to pay a portion or all of the health insurance premium for employees, this would mean more participation by employees and consequently greatly reduced rates. Mr. Barlow also stated that this would be an item presented by the bargaining team. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Williams to approve the Minutes R. #331 Minutes of December 5, 1977 as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; Approved and Dr. Start- voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Dr. Start - I should like to comment on an Executive Session of the Board held in late November in which the Board and the Superintendent examined a procedural document which sets forth the relationship between the Board of Education and the Superintendent. A very frank discussion was held between both parties in this relationship, and in many areas there was marked improvement in that relationship. In general, the Board and the Superintendent felt that the working relationship was quite satisfactory.

Comments Dr. Start Executive Session of Board

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I would like to express appreciation to the Central Office staff Comments and the high school principals who devoted last weekend to the Personal and Professional Mrs. Hill Professional Growth Workshop. I wanted them to know that we really appreciated their giving o.f Growth Workshop their time to attend. So this is a "thank you" to that group.

LEGAL REPORT Mr. Bleakley reported: (1) Demurrer Hearing Reset - We had a tional Management Program lawsuit, and Teachers was tied up in a trial at the a later date. I will be informing the

Demurrer hearing set last week on the Instructhe attorney for the Association of Classroom time and the hearing was stricken to be reset at Board when that hearing will be on our Demurrer.

Attorney's Report

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1977 - CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D

Attorney's Report - cont'd

Mr. Bleakley cont'd (2) Journal Entry of Judgment in Integration Case Filed - We have prepared and filed the Journal Entry of Judgment relating to the Attorney's fees in the lawsuit of Dowell versus Independent School District Number 89- That will be the last action on that particular matter.

ITEMS PENDING Information to the Board

Meeting of November 7, 1977 1.

Family Life Education Report - Instructional Department.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT R. #332 President and Superintendent Authorized to Execute Documents for Grants

A motion was made by Mr. English and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the President of the Board and the Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents and submit applications for the following Grants: (a)

Career Awareness and Information Program, Youth Employment and Training Program under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Title III.

(b)

Fifth Year Comprehensive Arts Program, Public Law 93-380.

Dr. Smith stated: We are proposing that the school district submit applications for funding for two programs. Item (a), the first program in the amount of $24,000.00 is designed to help students develop skills which would.enhance their opportunities for a career, and also assist high school students in securing summer employment. It is designed for approximately 100, 16 to 18-year-olds, and approximately 100, 14 and 15-year-olds. The funds we are requesting are for the coordinating or supervising portions of the activity, with;: the salaries of the individuals paid by those firms serving as their employer. On item (b) we are requesting $10,000.00 in a proposal to be implemented in two of our Fifth Year Centers as pilot programs in the comprehensive arts area. We are requesting the $10,000.00 that would be designed to work with approximately 700 students, 25 teachers and two principals, plus those from the Central Office involved in coordinating the activities.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill inquired: I noticed on the Fifth Year Comprehensive Arts Program that it would be a pilot program. How are schools fchosen, not only for this one, but for other pilot programs? Are they on a rotation basis or what?

Dr. Smith - Most pilot programs are selected on the basis of interest shown by the parents, the principal, and by the staff at that school to initiate the program; trying to get full participation of all of those in the area. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #333 Approval of Items Relating to Unemployment Insurance

â&#x20AC;˘ It was moved by Mrs. Potts and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill to approve the following items related to Unemployment Insurance: (a)

Approval for 1978 of the "Reimbursemeint" Plan for processing unemployment claims against the school district.

(b)

Employment of R. E. Harrington, Inc., for an Unemployment Compensation Claims Management Program at an annual rate of $1.75 per employee.

(c)

Purchase of an aggregate excess Unemployment Compensation Insurance Policy from Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma City at an annual estimated premium of $18,769.00 for a policy with $2,000,000.00 liability limit; with a deductible base of 1% of the district's annual applicable payroll.

Dr. Smith stated: During the last legislative session, the laws were passed which implement federal legislation bringing school districts under the unemployment insurance provisions. Since the law was passed, members of the staff have been involved in working with representatives from the state level, with various insurance firms, with the Independent Insurance Agents Association, with other school districts, with consultants, practically anyone that we could find having any information in connection with the program. We determined that there are three ways in which the local districts may carry out the provisions of this. One is the reimbursement plan whereby the district would reimburse the state for all of those claims filed and approved for payment under the unemployment insurance provision. The other would be to prepay to the state 1$ of the salaries of our employees, up to a maximum of $6,000.00 salary for each employee, to the state for them to use in paying claims lodged against this district. The other is to enter into a trust arrangement. Based

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Dr. Smith cont'd on all of the factors that we have at our disposal, we are recommending that we comply in this program on the reimbursement plan and, secondly, that we employ a claims management firm to assist us in the program, designing the forms to be utilized for the procedures, and to provide services when claims are filed with the state in connection with this. The third part of that is to purchase aggregate excess unemployment insurance, which really would protect this school district for those claims in excess of what might be lodged, or the 1$ that the state normally operates under.

R. #333 Approval of Items Relating to Unemployment Insurance cont'd

Mrs. Potts inquired: Would these policies be included under an agreement where there is more than a 30-day clause? Dr. Smith - This one has a 90-day clause. Mrs. Williams - That $1.75 per employee; is that all employees or cases handled?

Dr. Smith - This is for each employee that would be covered under the program, and that is roughly 5,000 employees during a year's time that would be covered.

On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Dr. Smith - Last May discussion began which led to the Board directing the staff to develop and present for the Board's consideration a catalog of course descriptions available to our high school students. On December 2, copies of the working draft were sent to members of the Board. Last Friday, December 16, some proposed changes in that working copy were sent to the Board. The course description catalog was developed involving great numbers of employees, teachers, principals, counselors, Central Office staff members and others. The course descriptions include a description of the courses the minimum number required for a course to materialize, a basic brief explanation of what the students would be covering in that class, and any prerequisites before they could enroll in the program. We submit the list to you with the staff's recommendation that these course offerings be approved. Following approval, should you approve it, we will proceed with the printing of sufficient copies whereby each teacher and each certificated staff member will have copies, and then we will have copies available in the Media Centers, in the Counselors' offices and all. We will during the year then evaluate the use of these and make a determination of whether or not it should be expanded to try to provide a copy for each student from that time on, if it seems to be feasible.

Mr. English - I move approval of the recommended high school course descriptions for the 1978-79 school year. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Second. (A copy of the course descriptions is on file in the Clerk's office.)

Mrs. Potts - I would like to comment that I think this is a real step forward for the school district-.-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;..I am proud that we are at this point. I would raise a couple of questions that might would be considered later in terms of dispersing these, as to whether cost of the copies might be figured and be purchasable by students, or whether they might be checked out and returned to the school. I think there is some advantage in their availability in homes.

Mrs. Williams - I want to commend the Superintendent and staff on these course offerings. There are some things that have not been available, and I hope everybody learns about them because they have wonderful promises for our students. Mrs. Potts - I am wondering if the courses are likely to remain pretty much the same over a period of time with possibly some additions by a page?

Dr. Smith - The original motion required that we bring any changes to the Board each year, annually, and we will. Mrs. (Betty)' Hill - How will a lot of our students know about all of these courses if they don't have their own copy? I think this will be a concern, as to what will be offered at what high schools for the students.

Dr. Smith - Upon adoption of these, you do have the schedules or class offerings made available to the youngsters to complete their enrollment, and it will have the courses listed for these. Each teacher will have these, as well as the counselors will have them available for an explanation of the courses. After Dr. Start inquired about a vote on the motion, Mr. English indicated that according to the policy that was adopted, approval of the course offerings shall not be acted upon by the Board for at least two weeks after the presentation by the administration, that Board members may have an opportunity to review the proposed course catalog and receive input from patrons, students and staff.

For Consideration at January 9, 1978 Meeting of the Board Approval of Course Descriptions

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Dr. Start stated that the motion would be carried over until the January 9, 1978 meeting of the Board.

Mr. English - It might be well if we distributed the course proposals to the teachers and out into the. builidngs, so that they can have some comments too; in other words, the people who are going to be affected by these course descriptions might have an opportunity to have input.

Dr. Smith - Am I hearing you suggest that each math teacher, for instance, be given copies of those sections and asked for reaction? Mr. English - Yes, unless you provide a copy out there in the building. At least they would have a copy available to look at in the building. Realizing the time between now and the 9th of January, there is not that many days of school, but it would give them some opportunity to look them over and see. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - You also said parents and students. Mr. English - It is very difficult for parents to have any sort of handle on this, the volume that it is. However, I am sure if parents were interested, they could contact the Administration Building and the administration would provide them a copy of whatever material they are interested in. Dr. Smith - We printed a limited number of copies of these. We will have to reprint. But if that is the desire before the 9th of January to have that input, we would be happy to do that and get the input back from them.

Dr. Start mentioned that the Board Capsule prepared'by the Director of Communications could possibly be a method of notifying the persons suggested. Mrs. Potts suggested providing the information to specific area schools where people could obtain copies, and a way be provided for funneling information to the proper person.

Dr. (Jesse) Lindley, after being requested by Dr. Smith to respond, stated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Each high school principal has a copy now. So there is a copy in the schools. Maybe our Director of Communications could cover it in his article and indicate that each principal has a copy. This would help. Mr. English - I wonder if we could ask the high school principals to put these copies out in the Teachers Lounge or same place where they would be more accessible than in his or her office?

Dr. Smith - We will follow through on that. R. #33^ Authorization for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Continue Offering Health Care Insurance to Employees

A motion was made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. Potts to authorize Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma to continue offering Health Care Insurance to employees of the Oklahoma City Public Schools with provision for payroll deduction. Dr. Smith stated: During the past few years we have had a number of health care insurance programs available to the employees of this school district. Most of the programs required that the employee have"membership in a specific organization in order to be eligible to obtain that insurance. About a year ago this school board authorized a program to be offered to our employees, with the only stipulation being that they be an employee of the school district. You will recall that you approved the authorization for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to offer the insurance program to our employees. Recently, we received a notice of the rate increase for our plan, and as the result of receiving that notice, members of the staff began exploring with other insurance companies the possibilities of them providing a program; in addition, working with the representatives of Blue Cross and Blue Shield in considering plans other than the basic H00 Plan that we had available for our employees. This afternoon members of the staff met with representatives of the employee groups, with the groups agreeing to the plan basically that would"provide for the 800 Blue Shield Plan, with a $50.00 deductible Blue Cross program, and a $300.00 deductible, with a $250,000.00 maximum major medical provision. The rate for this program will be $U^.05 per month for an individual, and $91.00 per month for the family membership. The rates are determined by the utilization by the members of that group, and our utilization history is such that it would amount to about a 60% increase in rate for this particular program. We are recommending authorization for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide to our employees the basic 800 Plan, with the $300.00 deductible major medical and $50.00 deductible Blue Cross programs. One other provision that we will have in our new contract is a 60-day notice for' the new agreement, rather than the current 30-day notice.

Mr. Donwerth - In the report that we received from Mr. Shepard on the insurance, it was mentioned that they may want to pursue a self-insured program, and because of the outlay of $150,000.00 that they would have to put in to cover reserves, that it would be impossible to do that. I wonder if the group has considered an Administrative Service Only contract through an insurance company? Basically, you are self-insured, and any number of insurance companies are glad to get this type because they are guaranteed not to lose on it, and you pay a small percentage of your claims. For

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administrative services they figure the claims; they write them and send them hack to the hospitals or the individuals that make the claims, and you wouldn't have to put up a cash reserve that way, hut it would he your first step in going to self-funding, and the possibility that you could through your premiums that you charge huild a reserve. With 5,000 employees, I can see where it would he beneficial to have a self-funded program. I am confident that the first year any company hids a program, they are buying it. They know they are going to lose money. Then they are going to increase you enough next year, that they are going.to get their money back, and they are going to continue to increase because they are in business to make money. I see no reason why we couldn't save the money that the insurance company would make and pass it on as benefits to our employees. I see no reason why there couldn't be established this type of contract. I know that we have to go ahead and approve a plan. If through negotiations the district pays part or all of it, or whatever, I think that is good, because we save the Social Security money on that as a fringe benefit. I think that the groups would be better off if they had a paid insurance program, and at the same time if they had a self-funded program. We do have at the disposal of the district all of the computers and everything that would be necessary to take care of a program of this nature.

R. #33^ Authorization for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Continue Offering Health Care Insurance to Employees cont'd

Dr. Smith - This was one of the programs that the staff did explore, but based on the facts.that we have now, we could not recommend going to this. We have a relatively small percentage of our employees participating in the insurance program. Most of your companies will feel that it is difficult to write that kind of program with such a small participation. As you know, the insurance program that we have now is totally funded by the employee. As Mr. Barlow mentioned, insurance representatives have said that if we would go to where the district would be paying part of it, they felt that would increase the participation, and by getting, a broader coverage, then that would probably have an effect on the rate. With action on this, it will not prevent us from continuing to explore the insurance field. We want to continue that. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Item as listed in Agenda: "Recommend the dismissal of Mr. Charles Lee Evans, a tenured teacher employed by this district."

Dr. Smith stated: The employee (Charles Lee Evans), through his attorney, has requested a hearing before the Board on the proposed dismissal. According to the conditions of Article VIII of the negotiated contract, the employee has that opportunity. Therefore, I am recommending that you delay action on the dismissal recommendation, and that you set a date for the hearing. I would propose the date of January 9, and then consideration be given to the dismissal recommendation following your hearing.

R. #335 Proposed Dismissal of Employee Postponed Until After Hearing

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I so move (that action be delayed on the dismissal recommendation of Charles Lee Evans, a tenured teacher employed by this district, until after a hearing has been held on January 9, 1978)â&#x20AC;˘

Mrs. Potts - Second. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. Dr. Smith reported:

(1) Winter Recess - Our Winter Recess begins with the close of school on Thursday, December 22, and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3. On behalf of the staff, I would like to wish each of our pupils, parents, residents and patrons of this school district our wishes for a most joyful holiday season and a happy new year.

Mr. English asked Dr. Smith if he would like to comment on the additional information on the Consumer Education Grant which was approved on December 5*

Information to the Board

Inquiry Mr. English

Dr. Smith - We did send out additional information to the Board following the meeting on December 5- The total grant for the Consumer Education Inservice Project was for $33,000.00 plus. The evaluation was a $300.00 item, instead of a $3,000.00 item (a typewritten error) as was included on the original. On the resource personnel, there would be three of them for four days at the rate of $100.00 per day.

ENCUMBRANCES, GENERAL BUSINESS AND PURCHASING A motion was made by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve payment of encumbrances as listed for November 30-December 9, 1977. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #336 Approval of Encumbrances

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General Business Discussion Lease Agreement Belle Isle School

Dr. Start referred to an item in the Agenda regarding approval of a lease agreement â&#x20AC;˘with Bishop McGuinness High School, English Proficiency Program, to lease Belle Isle School.

Members of the Board inquired:

Mr. English - I have a question, because I don't know what the English Proficiency Program is at Bishop McGuinness High School. Dr. Smith - Bishop McGuinness High School is offering an English Proficiency Program for international students. This is to prepare them to go into classes at universities and other levels, possibly even some high school students, that would help them make the transition from their language to the English Proficiency language. Bishop McGuinness High School will be offering this on a tuition, basis to those participants and it will be self-supporting... A hearing was held in connection with the proposed leasing of the facility on last Tuesday evening (December 13); some ^0 people were in attendance. The program was explained by a representative of McGuinness. Based on the fact that this program will be running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day, with the requirement for parking being some 18 to 20 automobiles, we think that it would be a program that fits in well with the community. It is an educational program, and we think certainly that this would be a wise use of this facility. You might note that the proposed agreement does say for the remainder of this year, because we are giving consideration for use by the school district for another year. They understand that â&#x2013; it has this provision of termination.

Mr. English - Do we offer any such program? Dr. Smith - There has been a program by Oklahoma City University and some others in connection with this, but we do hot have this type of program.

Mr. English - I know of some private corporations that are into this. Is McGuinness actually doing this with their own personnel, or is it subcontracted to a private___ ? Dr. Smith - According to their proposal, it is their personnel. It is under the auspices of the Catholic Church and Bishop McGuinness High School. Mr. English - Does this meet with the previous Board policy on the leasing of buildings? Dr. Smith - Yes, I believe it meets all of the requirements, where we have had the hearing; the rental rate is set up; it is a program not in conflict with the community, and the lease arrangement with the insurance provision and all; with the 30-day termination provision.

Mr. English - It seems to me that about two years ago, we adopted some policies on priorities as to who we would lease buildings to. Dr. Smith - Yes, and we had in there that if it was for a private school that was in competition with us, then it would not be leased. But this one is not in competition with us. They are providing a program for international students that we do not provide. .

Mr. English - It talks about programs, not schools?

Dr. Smith - Right. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - I noticed in the lease agreement, it says "Lessee will prepare plans acceptable to lessor and construct parking as needed." Dr. Smith - They have indicated that they think the current parking is adequate; however, if they find that it is not, prior to them doing any work, they must submit the plans to us for any approval before they proceed.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - This is on a six-month basis? Dr. Smith - Right. I think that we can feel relatively assured that they will not be making major expenditures there.

Mrs. Potts - I think that this building has more potential than any other unused school building in our district, and I do hope that next year we can maximize that potential for ourselves. I would like to raise a question about whether any thought has been given to the possibility of our having a program such as inservice training going on at that school during the hours when it is not used by the agency we are leasing to. In talking with some of our staff, it has been mentioned that sometimes there are problems in providing inservice, because of not having adequate space. It would seem to me that might be a feasible possibility here if we are talking about 8:00 to 1:00. I think we are not doing all that we have said we would in terms of inservice, and having a facility that is really well suited to that is a real advantage to the program. Dr. Smith - I have not had a request for facilities of this nature presented for

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Dr. Smith cont1d consideration. Certainly I think that if there are needs for facilities, that would he possible. I am not sure that. I could say it would he hest to try to work it out with another lessee. I think it would he better to try to work it with with some of our own facilities, rather than trying to work jointly with some other organization. I could see more problems with it that way, than with our own operation.

Discussion Lease Agreement - Belle Isle School - cont'd

Mr. English - Don't we have a plan in the mill some place to use Belle Isle School as a vocational center? Dr. Smith - There has been discussion given to making it kind of a business-oriented vocational center.

Mrs. Williams - But that would be for next year, and this would be for now, would it not?

Dr. Smith - This lease would just be through June 30 of this year. Mr. English - I would like to ask our attorney; on the lease agreement, it talks about Bishop McGuinness High School English Proficiency Program. I noticed that no place else in the lease does it restrict the use of the building to that one particular program., and that program in itself is not defined. Is that language sufficiently restrictive where they can't run in some other program if they want to use it for something besides this program for the non-English speaking students? Could they teach something else? Could they teach a reading improvement course that might be in competition with something we were doing? Mr. Bleakley - I think it would be beneficial to have a clause in there setting forth the use of the premises, with probably some provision for if they want to change or add uses, that they get approval first. One of the basis is that if they per chance decided to use it for some religious purpose, they would be required under existing law to pay the fair market value for the use of the premises. That is not necessary since it is for a secular educational purpose here. To answer your question, it would probably be a good idea to identify the use requested by Bishop McGuinness High School, and to set that forth in the lease. Dr. Smith - I really don't think that would hamper the arrangement that they have made with us, or the agreement. I might mention, however, that we have a 30-day cancellation provision in our contract anyway, and if they should start conducting some type of service which we didn't approve of, we would cancel it. But, certainly, we can check with McGuinness, and we could add that stipulation to it.

Mr. English - It would seem to me that it might be a better relationship if we didn't have to come in and use that 30-day notice, and we could have that simply stated in the lease agreement, with the understanding that that is what is entailed in this, and that the attorney and staff will, work out the appropriate wording. A motion was made by Mrs. (Betty) Hill and seconded by Mr. Donwerth to approve the lease agreement during the remainder of the 1977-78 fiscal year with Bishop McGuinness High School (Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma. City, Oklahoma), English Proficiency Program, to lea&e. Belle Isle School, 5904 North Villa. The lessee to carry fire and extended coverage insurance with a replacement value of $4-30,500 and to pay $200.00 per month. The agreement to be perfected with appropriate wording by attorney and staff.

R. #337 Approval of Lease Agreement of Belle Isle School

Purchasing It was moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts to approve the following Purchasing items:

Purchase of Television Tape Recorder Headwheel Panels Purchase of two reconditioned television tape recorder headwheel panels (replacement parts) from RCA Broadcast Equipment Sales for use on RCA TR-60 Recorders at the Broadcasting Center (parts and equipment available only from the designated distributor/manufacturer),. This purchase in the exchange amount of $2,400.00 plus freight is to be charged to Account G 740.08.

Purchase of Teaching Aids Purchase of teaching aids (library books) for use at Douglass High School from American Econo-Clad Services (quotations and materials available only from the designated publisher and/or distributor). This purchase in the amount of $1,489.51 is to be charged to Account G 230.01.

R. #338 Approval of Purchasing Items

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R. #338 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

Permission to Place Orders for Central Food Service Department

Permission to place orders for the Central Food Service Department with companies which have submitted acceptable quotations as follows:

Tyler and Simpson Company West Chemical Products. Inc. Southern Coffee & Restaurant Supply Scrivner, Inc. Mid-America Chemical Morrison Paper Company Moon Chemical Products Co., Inc. L. A. Brush Company Anchor Equipment Co., Inc. Sherwin-Williams Economics Laboratory, Inc. Carpenter Paper Company Cardinal Paper Company Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Johnston Food Company Nobel, Inc. M. B. Salmon Hi-Line Plastics, Inc.

Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc.

Scrivner, Inc. Tyler and Simpson Company Todd Brokerage Company American Products Co., Inc. Durkee Famous Foods Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Inc. Ralston-Purina Morton Foods, Inc. Texas Protein

Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples Staples

Peerless Hotel Supplies Southern Coffee & Restaurant Supply Co.

Small Equipment Small Equipment

Morton Foods, Inc. Sokol and Company Cain's Coffee Company Farmer Brothers Coffee Durkee Pressure Pack Scrivner, Inc. Tyler and Simpson Company Blue Morrow Sales, Inc. Oscar Mayer and Company Wilson Foods Corporation Armour Food ■Company Midwest Brokerage Company Lieberman Produce Company Gooch Packing Company Hormel and... Company Squire‘Foods Mead's Frozen Foods Tyler and Simpson Company Johnston Food Company Lyle Searcy Brokerage Mid-Central Fish & Frozen Foods Kraft, Inc. Allied Institutional Distributors Scrivner, Inc. DOB, Division Fairmont Foods Co.

Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Coffee , Tea & Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Frozen Foods

Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria

Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies

Condiments Condiments Condiments Condiments Condiments Condiments Condiments

Purchase of Instructional Equipment Purchase of instructional equipment (ceramic plug mill and accessories) for use at Classen High School Aft Department from Sax Arts & Crafts which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $1,325.00 to be charged to Account G 1230.03.

Purchase of Fencing Purchase of fencing (chain link fence, wire, bars, turnbuckles, etc.) for use by the Maintenance Department from Nation Wholesale Company which submitted the low quotation in the amount of $3,9^7-00 to be charged to Account BL.5620.05.

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Purchase of Paper

Purchase of paper (precollated carbonless paper and #7 sulphite paper) for use at the Washington Print Shop from the following companies which submited the low quotations: $ 2,907.00 _____ 2,191.00

Butler Paper Company Carpenter Paper Company

Total

5,095.60

These purchases are to be charged to Account G 2^0.05.

Purchase of Band Uniforms Purchase of eighty (80) band uniforms for Northeast High School from Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc., which submitted the low quotation. This purchase in the amount of $17,350.38 is to be charged to Account G 1230.06.

Purchase of Engine Purchase of an engine for use by the Transportation Department (power unit for Reading Van) from Industrial Engine Parts & Machine which submitted the low quotation. This purchase in the amount of $1,300.00 plus freight is to be charged to Account 1230.03, Title I and has been approved on our Federal Education Grants and/or Programs.

Mr. English inquired regarding the number of uniforms recommended for purchase for Northeast High School. Dr. Smith responded: The 80 is on the matching program, 75%/25%, and then the 20 are being purchased out of the funds that they raise; 75% paid by Board and 25% by school.

Mr. English - I have read the policy and it talks about for the financial assistance program, up to 100 uniforms for large high schools or large band enrollments, and then up to 80 for small high schools, which are your 3A schools, and then up to 80 for middle schools for a large band enrollment. It just seems to me that it would be fair if a school has 100 students, whether they are a kA or 3A school, they ought to get 100 uniforms. I mean we ought to be participating in that. I would really like to see us change this recommendation to purchase the 80, and make that 100 or a sufficient number to provide a band uniform for each student enrolled in band at Northeast High School. Mr. Donwerth - Maybe you could include under the joint purchase that we purchase all of them, the 100, under the 75%/25%, and they can bring back the amount that they were going to spend on the 20 uniforms to pay for the 25%. If the enrollment is that high, they may need the 100 uniforms and I think we should consider it.

Dr. Smith - Do I hear you saying up to but not exceeding 100; if their band enrollment is less than that, not to exceed 100; we would check the band enrollment, and then if the band enrollment is 90, that we would participate in 90?

Mrs. Potts asked'for input from the staff.

Dr. Lindley responded: Are you talking about this year's actual enrollment or are you talking about next year's projected enrollment? In the past when we have bought band uniforms, our band instructors have foreseen large numbers of children enrolling in band in the future, where they need the band uniforms. In most cases that does not materialize, but there have always been demands, desires that we buy more uniforms than we have been intending to purchase. In my cursory check, in most cases they did not have these large numbers materialize that they thought they would have. Mrs. Potts - So the way it is now, it is based on current enrollment? Dr. Lindley - It is not necessarily based on enrollment. It is based on size of school, and we do have a few schools where the band is usually larger; schools like U. S. Grant, John Marshall and Northwest. We have usually bought 100 there and sometimes they -have gone and bought more; for instance, they have bought 120. Then for the other schools, usually the 80 has been;'enough. For Northeast, the last time we bought 80 and that was enough. This time the principal did indicate that they were hoping to buy 20 additional uniforms.

Mr. Donwerth - Since they can only request uniforms every 10 years, and should we approve the 80 uniforms under this at this time and then their enrollment increases, not projected but actual enrollment next year, can we at that time grant the other 20 under the 75%/25% plan? Dr. Lindley - It has been my experience that we can do whatever the Board wants to do.

R. #338 Approval of Purchasing Items - cont'd

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Mr. Donwerth - I would really hate for them to have 100 students enrolled and qualify for 100 uniforms, and we only furnish the 80 uniforms.

Dr. Lindley - We are participating on 80, and then they are hoping to buy an additional 20. So I think there is a.very good likelihood that they are going to have 100 band uniforms.

Mrs. Potts - If they went ahead and ordered the 80 under this kind of arrangement and then later if what they anticipated actually came true, how long would it take for them to get the additional? Dr. Smith - It takes about 120 days for delivery. Dr. Lindley - They already have $U300 raised and they still have some more projects, so they think that they are going to have the additional money. I would anticipate that they will place the order for the additional 20 at this time.

Dr. Start - Might I just suggest that we approve this, and if you wish to change the policy, that you introduce a motion to change that policy, and you can include in the change of that policy the making of specific retroactive reference to this particular action, or another alternative is to delay this until January 9Mr. English - I will come with a motion that speaks to the policy. Actually, I don't think we as a Board apparently have a policy. I think this is an administrative procedure really, rather than a Board policy. So I will just come with a proposed Board policy, and I would like to ask staff to work on that too. Dr. Smith - I am sure any of the schools would appreciate any additional help. However, I think, they also appreciate what the district has already been doing in the last nine years, and that is providing uniforms. Prior to that, each school, through its band parents organization, raised its own funds for all of the uniforms, and we started the practice a few years ago then of the district participating in about 75% of those.

Mr. English - I know that they appreciate the help that they have been given already. This does not include any sort of a poverty factor in it, and I am wondering if that wouldn't be a good idea to include some sort of a weighting there about a low economic group we have in the school, because I think that does affect often the ability of that band parents group to raise the money to pay for the uniforms. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

R. #339 Approval for Use of Page-Woodson School with City Park Department

Motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Potts at the meeting of December 55 1977 for consideration at the meeting of the Board on December 19, 1977 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "that this Board endorse the cooperative use of Page-Woodson School with the Oklahoma City Park Department, the details of which are to be worked out by responsible staff and submitted for approval to this Board." â&#x20AC;˘

Mrs. Williams stated: This motion is an outgrowth of the meetings between the representatives of the Board, Mrs. Potts and myself, Dr. Cecil Shaw of the Park Department and Councilman Ben Tipton. This brings in an immediate urgency that was relayed to us in this meeting.

Mrs. Potts - I would like to add that this staff back up the observation that the city may be able to better utilize this school than we can as an educational facility in terms of potential use. Dr. Smith - The staff is supportive of this kind of a motion, and certainly also would look to the day that we might turn the total facility over to the Park Department for utilization.

Mr. English - For the appropriate reimbursement, of course; mutually agreed upon.

Inquiry Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts - I was wondering if we might have a response on the ESAA letter that we received on their visit, and what staff sees as changes that we can, or maybe already that we have made on the things that were called to our attention?

Dr. Smith - We got copies out to the staff. I don't have any feedback at this point on it, but we will give you feedback as it becomes available. Dr. Start - We could include that under Items Pending, a response to the ESAA visit.

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Mrs. Williams - I had in my notes to mention the same thing that Mrs. Potts did; however, we will be told when action has been taken to make some corrections, as the Superintendent has said. I should like to commend the ESAA staff on the last paragraph of the letter from HEW, which says the review team was impressed with the dedication and leadership that is present on most campuses in the implementation of this.

Comments Mrs. Williams

Mr. English - On the course catalog, I wonder if we could have some indication by course number as to which ones would be new for this coming year, if there are any new ones. That might be beneficial to us to know if we are expanding some programs.

Comments Mr. English

Mrs. Potts - Am I correct in understanding that the class size committee's recommendations have been implemented at this point and we do have teachers or aides in place in all of these schools as provided for in their recommendations?

Inquiry Mrs. Potts

Dr, Smith - That is correct. The committee completed its assignment and made its recommendations to Dr. Lindley. They decided to devote their attention to the middle schools. They worked then with the middle schools' staffs and determined whether or not it would be most beneficial to their program to have a teacher or have two aides. Some of them elected the teacher, and some elected two aides. Those have been authorized to be employed, and I think most of them are employed.

Mrs. Potts - I think a special thanks should go to the Association of Classroom Teachers for their help in developing that. One other item; when might we anti-eluate the Affirmative Action Report? I had understood that it would be delayed until late October, and I haven't heard anything since then. Dr. Smith - I have been by the Affirmative Action Director's office several times, and each time I go by there I see stacks and stacks of material that she has laid out working on. Mrs. (Beth) Wilson has indicated that January 12 is the target date for having it completed and submitted to the committee.

NEW BUSINESS Mr. Donwerth - I understand that Mr. (Arthur) Hill wanted to make a motion tonight on the leasing of property to the State Corrections Department, and since Mr. Hill isn't here, and if this will aid us in nipping this rumor in the bud tonight, I would move that the Oklahoma City Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 inform the State Corrections Department that the Garfield School property is not available to be leased to the State Corrections Department. Since there is a meeting going on across town of that neighborhood and.because of the uproar that has been caused over this, and to inform the people in this community that we don't intend to lease this property to the Corrections Department, I would like to vote on this, this evening.

Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Second. Dr. St artâ&#x2013; - Is it the pleasure of the Board at this time to take action this evening on this motion?

Mrs. Potts - I ean understand where it would set a lot of people's concerns at rest, but we have really not received any information about this; no proposal has been brought to us. I really hesitate to vote on something merely on hearsay, and that is what we would be doing tonight. Mr. Donwerth - They have listed this piece of property as a desirable piece of property to lease. Our representatives have shown the property to the Corrections Department's representatives, and I feel that because people are upset about it in the community, and because the community does not want this type of institution in the community, that it would behoove us tonight to go ahead and vote on this. Because there was an objection expressed to voting on the motion, Dr. Start asked for a motion to take action on the motion presented.

Mr. English moved that the Board take action on the motion presented by Mr. Donwerth. Mr. Donwerth seconded the motion.

Mr. English - There has been a lot of press.coverage on this subject. The Corrections Department announced through the media that this was one of the buildings under consideration. I think it is unfair to keep the people out there twisting slowly in. the wind. If we as a Board do not approve of the concept of leasing one of our buildings for a community treatment center, I think that this would give an expression to the Corrections Board which is scheduled to meet in the next few days; If we say that we don't want to lease it to them, then they know they are going to have to look some place else, rather than at our building to do this. It also gives the people out there an opportunity to sleep at night, knowing that that building is not going to be occupied by convicts. And the sooner we get that decision made, the better. I don't think our decision is going to be any different January 9 than it is tonight. Either you approve of the concept or you don't approve of the concept. And whether we have 200 people from the community come down and say to us that we don't want the building

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Mr, English cont'd there leased; we can wait and go through that process, but I think we might as well save them the trip. Let's do it tonight. Mrs. Potts - My approval or disapproval would depend in part upon the kind of people who would be there, the offenses of these people, the kind of security that would be provided, and I don't have all of those details, and that is my reason for not wishing to vote on it tonight.

Mrs. Williams - I think that we will show good faith by virtue of the fact that we are considering it.

At this time, Mr. (Arthur) Hill entered the meeting. Mr. (Arthur) Hill - I think that, in regard to this motion, one of the reasons that we wanted to move on it so soon is that it is vital that the Board of Education take a stand out there in the community. Instead of being backed into a corner like it happens in a lot of cases, I think we should go ahead and move in the direction of trying to help resolve it, and I think we can by passing this motion. Mrs. (Betty) Hill - Mr. English expressed it very well, that either we do or we don't want to lease it to this organization. I really feel like we could give the people out there a sense of relief if we go ahead and act on it tonight rather than waiting until next year.

On roll call to consider for action the motion which was presented by Mr. Donwerth regarding the availability of the Garfield School property to the State Corrections Department, Mrs. Potts voted nay; Mrs..(Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start abstained. Dr. Start declared that the motion to consider the previous motion carried and action would be taken on Mr. Donwerth's motion.

Dr. Start then asked the Clerk to read the motion. After further discussion, Mr. English suggested a perfection of the motion, which was accepted by Mr. Donwerth and Mrs. (Betty) Hill, the maker and seconder of the motion respectively, to add to the last sentence, "for use as a Community Treatment Center."

The motion as perfected to read: Motion made by Mr. Donwerth and seconded by Mrs. (Betty) Hill that the Oklahoma City Board of Education of Independent School District Number 89 inform the State Corrections Department that the Garfield School property is not available to be leased to the State Corrections Department for use as a Community Treatment Center. On roll call, Mrs. Potts abstained; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye Mrs. Williams abstained; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start abstained. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. R. #3H1 Adjournment to Executive Session

A motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. English that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for the consideration of matters pertaining to personnel and negotiations. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

Announcement Dr. Start

Dr. Start announced that the Board would adjourn from Executive Session, and adjourn the open meeting publicly at the end of the Executive Session; also, that the next meeting of the Board would be on January 9, 1978.

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At 10:10 p.m., having completed its Executive Session, a motion was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Donwerth that the Board return to open meeting. On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried.

R. #3^2 Board Returned to Open Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:12 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. English. R. #3^3 On roll call, Mrs. Potts voted aye; Mrs. (Betty) Hill voted aye; Mr. English voted aye; Adjournment Mrs. Williams voted aye; Mr. (Arthur) Hill voted aye; Mr. Donwerth voted aye; and Dr. Start voted aye. Dr. Start declared that the motion carried. THEREUPON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (A mechanical recording, of the open meeting is on file in the Clerk's office.)

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I also certify that at least 2h hours prior to the meeting, excluding Saturdays Sundays and Holidays, notice of the date, time, place and agenda of this meeting was posted in prominent public view at the location of the meeting. Witness my hand and seal of this School District this

Clerk, Oklahoma City Board of Education

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