Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Meeting - New Format
DATE: 1/8/2024 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Education Service Center Board Room, 701 S. Main
DETAILS:
 
1.0 Call to Order
1. Call to Order. Info
  Summary:
Call to order (Except for item #1, any agenda item may be considered and acted on in any order).
 
2.0 Moment of Silence
2. Moment of Silence - Statement by Board Vice President, Jerry Denton: "As we begin this meeting, let us pause for a 60 second moment of silence to reflect, meditate, pray or engage in other silent activity." Info
3.0 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Caleb Oaxaca, fourth (4) grade student at Timber Ridge Elementary. Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Information only
 
4.0 Minutes
4. Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2023. Action
  Summary:
Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the the presented Meeting Minutes, which may be approved as presented or approved following modifications.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.
 
5. Approval of the Special Board Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2023. Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
5.0 Donation
6. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the donation of $10,000.00 from Rebecca Olson, owner of High Tower Accounting and Tax. This donation will go towards items needed for the new calming room at Tiger Connect. C. Elkins Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
6.0 Summary of Awards & Achievements
7. In recognition and appreciation of the Broken Arrow's school board members, we salute these five individuals for their tireless efforts in helping to shape the direction of Broken Arrow's students in public education and their focus on student achievement. C. Perry Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Information only
 
8. Recognition of the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Beacon Award to Leisure Park Elementary. J. Peterson Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
9. Recognition of the Broken Arrow Public School 2023 Energy Star certifications. J. Dykes Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information only
 
7.0 Employment
10. Discussion. motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the offer of employment to an individual to serve as Director of Security with such employment subject to a mutually acceptable and fully executed written contract of employment. D. Blackburn Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
8.0 Reports to the Board
11. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the grants totaling $25,080.00, to be given to BAPS teachers across 14 campuses by the BAPS Foundation. These grants will aid in funding projects for students. T. Thompson and Jeni Dolan will present. Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
9.0 Comments From The Public
12. Comments From The Public Info
  Summary:
Members of the public are permitted to address the Board on matters of immediate concern within the jurisdiction of the Board. A written request form must be submitted to the Minute Clerk at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the beginning of the Board meeting. There is a twenty-minute time limit established for the “Citizens’ Comments” section of the agenda, with individual speakers limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes regardless of the number of topics addressed. Individual speakers addressing agenda items will be limited to a total of five (5) minutes, regardless of the number of agenda items addressed.
COMMENTS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
• The “Citizens’ Comments” portion of the agenda will be reserved for comments concerning issues not otherwise appearing on an agenda and is limited to a twenty-minute maximum.
• This portion of the agenda is reserved to provide citizens an opportunity to address the Board of Education on issues affecting the District and is not intended to provide a forum for commercial, political or similar topics.
• When groups or organizations desire to address the Board under the “Citizens’ Comments” a single spokesperson should be selected to avoid repetitious information.
• The Board will not dialogue with speakers about non-agenda items. Doing so is a violation of the Open Meeting Law. After the meeting, the Superintendent or designee will attempt to contact the individuals who speak to the board to provide answers or resolve any issues/concerns in a timely manner, and report to the board how each issue was addressed.
• Speakers will be called in the order in which they signed to speak.
• Each individual will be allowed to speak for a total time limit of three (3) minutes for non-agenda items, regardless of the number of topics on which the individual requests to speak.
COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
• Individuals requesting to speak on an agenda item will be permitted to do so prior to the item being addressed by the Board.
• Speakers will be called in the order in which they signed to speak.
• The Board may choose to ask questions or dialogue with a speaker about the agenda item at the conclusion of their remarks. After the meeting, the Superintendent or designee will attempt to contact the individuals who spoke to the board to provide answers or resolve any issues/concerns in a timely manner, and report to the board how each issue was addressed.
• A total time limit of five (5) minutes will apply to each speaker for comments pertaining to agenda items. Interaction of the Board with the speaker will not be counted as part of the five-minute total.
REQUEST TO SPEAK FORMS
• A “Request to Speak” form must be submitted for each topic.
• There are two “Request to Speak” forms; one for agenda items and the other for non-agenda items. Both are available on the district website or in the Board room prior to the meeting.
• Individuals wishing to comment on either an agenda or non-agenda item during the Board meeting must personally sign and submit the appropriate completed Request to Speak form and provide it to the Minute Clerk at least THIRTY (30) MINUTES prior to the start of the Board meeting in which they are going to speak.
• By completing and signing the appropriate form, the speaker is verifying that the instructions have been read and understood.
• Speakers are encouraged to provide the Board with a written outline of their comments before the meeting begins and to indicate on the form if they are speaking on their own behalf or on behalf of a group. The speaker should also note on the form whether they support or oppose (as applicable) an item.
 
10.0 Approve General Consent Agenda Items Action
13. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS - #14-#34 Action
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
A) Business Services
14. Accept and approve the transfer of excess funds from B&A Activity Fund 72 to General Fund (11). D. Dollahon
Action
  Summary:
B&A Activity Fund 72 has an investment of $1,500,000.00 maturing on January 18, 2024. Oklahoma State Statute 70-5-129 states, "The Board of Education may direct any balance in excess of the amount needed to fulfill the function or purpose for which an account was established may be transferred to another account." When this investment is liquidated, Fund 72 will have an approximate balance of $3,300,000.00, which will leave B&A with an excess of funds needed to operate the program. It is requested that the Board of Education approve the principal and interest from the maturing investment be transferred and deposited into General Fund 11.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
15. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and ImageNet Consulting to provide revisions to our Laserfiche AP Travel Authorization Form revisions as well as revisions to the work flow of this form during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $8,300.00 and paid for with general funds. M. Frederick
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
16. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Infinite Campus who will provide an online payment platform, Campus Payments, for all student activities and fees for the District during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $5,385.00 and paid for with general funds. M. Frederick
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
17. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and ASAP Systems who provides the Barcloud Fixed Management software and support maintenance for the finance department. This is the first (1) year of a (5) five year agreement. The cost to the District is $28,167.00 and paid for with bond funds. M. Frederick
Action
  Funding:
Bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
B) Communication Services
18. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Block (Square) to provide an online school store and the ability to process credit card transactions. The cost to the District is $948.00 and paid for with activity funds. B. Randall
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
C) Human Resources
19. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for certified staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
20. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for support staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
21. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Arkansas State University which will allow their students to complete field experience through practicums and internships in our District during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $16.45 for the background check for those students who participate and paid for with general funds. L. Drake
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
D) Instructional Services
22. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Specially Designed Services who will provide a pilot program that is a cloud-based data collection tool. There is no cost to the District during the pilot program during the 2023-2024 school year and no obligation to purchase this software. There is no cost to the District. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
23. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Helen Keller National Center which will provide one on one consultation to one (1) student who has combined vision and hearing loss and their support team members through the DeafBlind Immersion Experience Program. This intervention will take place at one of our sites. There is no cost to the District. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
24. Accept and approve the authorization of the Executive Director of Federal Programs and the Director of Account/Budgets, to act as the District's representatives for federal programs and grants during the 2023-2024 school year. Also, grant approval for Mr. Chuck Perry, Superintendent, authorization to sign all current year expenditure reports, disbursements and cash receipts filed with the OSDE or the purpose and objective set forth in the terms and conditions for the federal award. J. Brassfield
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
25. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Goreact who will provide the American Sign Language software and licenses. This is the first (1) year of a three (3) year agreement. The cost to the District is $18,966.75 and paid for with instructional bond funds. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Instructional bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
26. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board who is providing a grant that will pay for professional development for the District's teachers during the 2023-2024 school year. The grant amount will vary depending on participation. They are also providing a $100.00 stipend for those teachers who participate. There is no cost to the District. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
27. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and NSU who will provide a rental banquet hall, gallery, and lobbies for the Gifted Exposition during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $350.00 and paid for with gifted funds. J. Peterson
Action
  Funding:
Gifted fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
28. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Daybreak Family Services who will provide therapists for students in need during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $6,000.00 and paid for with federal funds. R. Kaiser
Action
  Funding:
Federal fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
29. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Family and Children's Services which will provide therapists to certain students during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District will not exceed $6,000.00 and paid for with ESSER funds. R. Kaiser
Action
  Funding:
ESSER fund
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
E) Student Services
30. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Playscripts who will provide the performance licenses for the Sequoyah MS spring play, "Superheroes", during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $248.31 and paid for with activity funds. D. Beach
Action
  Funding:
Activity funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
31. Accept and approve the BAHS girls varsity soccer team, a sanctioned sport, to attend the Southern Coast Cup March 21-24, 2024 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. To be paid with Booster Club Funds. D. Smith
Action
  Summary:
Requesting approval for the BAHS girls soccer team to travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama to participate in the Southern Coast Cup Tournament of Champions, on March 21-24, 2024.
 
  Funding:
Booster Club
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
32. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Party Pro Rents who will provide the delivery, installation and take down of the decorations for the Sadie Hawkins Dance during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $2,960.00 and paid for with activity funds. C. Welborn
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
33. Accept and approve a donation to the Sequoyah Middle School activity fund in the amount of $3,000.00, from the Johns Hopkins Foundation for work that was done on a data study program. Amanda Davis-Summers.
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
F) Technology Services
34. Accept and approve the mandated quarterly open transfer capacity calculations by grade and site level pursuant to board policy 4400, in accordance with SB 783, e District-wide for student transfers. B. Powell
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
11.0 Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
 
12.0 Business Services
35. Presentation and discussion of the Activity Fund Reports for November 2023, and December 2023. D. Dollahon Info
  Summary:
Monthly Activity Fund Summary 11/30/2023 Monthly Activity Fund Summary 12/31/2023
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information Only
 
36. Presentation and discussion of the Treasurer's Reports for November 2023, and December 2023. D. Dollahon Info
  Summary:
Attached are the monthly Treasurer's Reports for November 2023 and December 2023.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information Only
 
37. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the Change Order Reports for General Fund, Building Fund, Workers' Compensation, Bond Funds, Gift Funds, and Child Nutrition Fund for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. E. Sapp Action
  Summary:
Attached are the Change Orders totaling ($143,458.53) to the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Gift, Workers' Compensation and Bond Funds for November 30, 2023 through January 3, 2024, for the 2023-2024 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
38. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the Encumbrance Reports for All Funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The encumbrance reports are available for review 24 hours in advance of this meeting at the first floor reception desk in the Education Service Center located at 701 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK. E. Sapp Action
  Summary:
Attached are the Encumbrance Orders totaling $1,608,912.58 for the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Workers' Compensation, Bond and Gift Funds effective November 30, 2023 through January 4, 2024 from the 2023-2024 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
39. Presentation and discussion of the monthly financial reports through November 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023. N. Eneff Info
  Summary:
The monthly financial reports showing the Expenditures year-to-date by Project for all funds; the Expenditures year-to-date by Function and Objects for the General Fund, Building Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund; the Revenue Summary report; the Monthly Financial Summary and the Cash Flow Analysis year-to-date with the projected fund balance and the comparison of current year versus previous year.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information Only
 
40. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and BOKF, National Association, to enter into an ICS Deposit Placement Agreement with BOK Financial using the ICS IntrFi Cash Service of IntraFi Network LLC., for placing deposits at depository institutions. This new ICS sweep option will have an additional cost of $160.00 per account per month, for a total of $3,840.00 annually in fees and paid for with general and child nutrition funds. N. Eneff Action
  Funding:
General and child nutrition fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
41. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the preliminary official statement on $8,800,000.00 building bonds of 2024 for the Broken Arrow Board of Education, Independent School District No. 3, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The Board took action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of $8,800,000.00 building bonds of this school district, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds, on December 4, 2023 at the Special Board of Education Meeting. At this meeting, we asked that a special board meeting to be held at noon on the determined sale date be set, to allow the Board members opportunity to consider and take action on the sale of building bonds. January 18, 2024 was the date selected. At this time, we ask that the preliminary official statement (concluding statement) be approved.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
42. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the preliminary official statement of $13,000,000.00 taxable general obligation combined purpose bonds of 2024 for the Broken Arrow Board of Education, Independent School District No. 3, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The Board took action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of $13,000,000.00 taxable general obligation combined purpose bonds of this school district, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds, on December 4, 2023 at the Special Board of Education meeting. At that meeting, we asked that a special board meeting to be held at noon on the determined sale date be set, to allow the Board members opportunity to consider and take action on the sale of general obligation combined purpose bonds. February 13, 2024 was the date selected. At this time, we ask that the preliminary official statement (concluding statement) be approved.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
13.0 New Business
43. New Business Item(s). Info/Action
  Summary:
Consideration and possible action of any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of preparation of the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting.
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
14.0 Adjourn
44. Adjourn the meeting Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve