Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Meeting - New Format
DATE: 12/5/2022 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 Peyton Nichols, fifth (5) grade student at Country Lane Intermediate School. Info
4.0 Minutes
4. Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2022 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 November 7, 2022
 
5.0 Summary of Awards & Achievements
5. The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association, Turn Around, Don't Drown Calendar competition, wants to recognize the winners of this years artwork contest. Broken Arrow Public Schools has two winners, Brooklyn Daughtery, first (1) place and Brettlyn Boyd, honorable mention, both from Timber Ridge Elementary School. The Association wants to present a plaque to Mr. Perry and pass out calendars. R. Vann-Jackson Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information only
 
6.0 Reports to the Board
6. Presentation and recognition of Ms. Sandy Hodges, Wagoner County Assessor on the valuation settlement between Wagoner County and Oneta Power Plant. N. Eneff Action
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
7. Presentation and discussion of the Popular Annual Financial Report, PAFR for fiscal year 2021-2022 as presented by Tara Thompson. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The Popular Annual Financial Report, PAFR combines the Annual Report with Financial data that is presented in a more simplified and easily understandable format. This report was a collaboration between Finance and Communications departments and will function to support the District's goal of educating District patrons on school finance. Hard copies of the PAFR are provided to board members.
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
8. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the receipt of the annual independent audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, ACFR for the fiscal year 2021-2022 as presented by a representative of Jenkins & Kemper. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
State law mandates that school districts undergo an annual single audit. Jenkins & Kemper, certified public accountants, audited the financial statements of Broken Arrow Public School District for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Broken Arrow Schools has elected to publish a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and audited in accordance with auditing standards. Members of the Finance Department, led by Natalie Eneff, Chief Financial Officer, and Megan Frederick, Director of Financial Reporting & Software Solutions, completed BAPS' ACFR, an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. In addition to the basic financial statement for the 2022 fiscal year, the ACFR also provides comparisons of prior years. Hard copies of the ACFR will be provided to Board of Education members.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
9. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the grants totaling $24,831.63, to be given to BAPS teachers by the BAPS Foundation. These grants will aid in funding projects for students. T. Thompson and F. Catlett will present. Action
  Funding:
BAPS Education Foundation Grants
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
10. Fine Arts honors and updates presentation by Adam Foremen. Info
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Information only
 
7.0 Comments From The Public
11. 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.
 
8.0 Approve General Consent Agenda Items Action
12. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS - #13- #50 Action
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
A) Communication Services
13. Accept and approve the NEW master agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Signature Fundraising who will provide fundraising opportunities for all BAPS sites who want to participate during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District will vary and all monies will flow through the site activity fund. J. Brown
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
14. Accept and approve the NEW master agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Boren Fundraising who will provide fundraising opportunities for all BAPS sites who want to participate during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District will vary and all monies will flow through the site activity fund. J. Brown
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
15. Accept and approve the NEW master agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and World's Finest Chocolate Fundraising who will provide fundraising opportunities for all BAPS sites who want to participate during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District will vary and all monies will flow through the site activity fund. J. Brown
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
16. Accept and approve the NEW Non-Exclusive Licensing agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and The Teal Brush, LLC., and they will pay BAPS $250.00 annually to use our logo. There is no cost to the District. T. Thompson
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
B) Human Resources
17. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for certified staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
18. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for support staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
19. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Healthiest You who will provide optional Teladoc services for all District Employees. The cost to the District is $13.95 per visit and paid for with general funds. L. Self
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
20. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Sun Life Financial who will provide the District's paid life insurance plan for all certified and support employees who work thirty (30) hours or more per week. This is the final year of the 24 month guaranteed rate agreement which began January, 1, 2022. The costs will vary depending on how many employees are enrolled and paid for with general funds. L. Self
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
21. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and American Fidelity Assurance Company who will provide the flexible benefit plans for all District employees. There is no cost to the District. L. Self
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
C) Capital Improvements & Development
22. Accept and approve the 11 church pews at property 500 N. 15th Street as received by the Construction Services department as worn, obsolete, and/or no longer economically feasible to maintain for use in the District; declare the property as surplus; and authorize disposition of the property by sale and/or auction by the Associate Superintendent. L. Shackelford
Action
  Summary:
Under provisions of Oklahoma Statutes, Title 70, Section 5-117, the Board of Education has authority to dispose of worn, obsolete materials and property of the school district which are no longer needed by the district. If the attached list is declared as surplus, the Construction Services department will dispose of the items. We are exploring our options for disposal which may include auctioning in a public sale.
 
  Funding:
N/A
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
23. Accept and Approve a "NEW" real estate sales contract on the vacant lot property located East of Broken Arrow Freshman Academy in the amount of $1,360,000.00. Income from the sale of this property will be deposited into the building fund. M. Leitch
Action
  Funding:
Proceeds will be deposited into Building Fund
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
D) Instructional Services
24. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Teach 4 the Heart who will provide Legacy Christian Academy full access to the Rise Up- Summit 2022, online professional development during the 2022-2023 school year. BAPS is obligated to provide nonpublic schools federal funds from Title IIA for staff professional development. J. Brassfield
Action
  Funding:
Title IIA fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
25. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and CAL Solutions who will provide teacher workshops during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $18,716.00 and paid for with Title II funds. J. Brassfield
Action
  Funding:
Title II fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
26. Accept and approve the NEW addendum between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Briton Education who will provide in person training options during the 2022-2023 school year. The Board of Education approved the original Briton contract on June 6, 2022. The cost to the District is $6,000.00 and paid for with IDEA B funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
IDEA B fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
27. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and OATECA who will provide online assessment programs for special education classrooms during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $550.00 and paid for with IDEA B funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
IDEA B fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
28. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and TextHelp who will provide a twelve (12) month subscription of Read & Write for Google Chrome for District staff and students. The cost to the District is $26,460.00 and paid for with bond funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
Bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
29. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Soliant Health to provide contracted candidates to help support our District with speech therapy as needed. The cost will vary depending on the number of times they are needed but will not exceed $50,000.00 and paid for with IDEA funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
IDEA fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
30. Accept and approve the NEW addendum between Broken Arrow Public Schools and ORU which will allow BSN, RN to BSN and MSN students an opportunity to complete their clinical rotations throughout our District for the 2022-2023 school year. There is no cost to the District. D. Blackburn
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
31. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Wallwisher, Inc., who will provide a collaborative space for teachers and students to have online discussions in a safe and controlled environment during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $455.97 and paid for with Chromedesk funds. B. Chitty
Action
  Funding:
Chromedesk fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
32. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Edmentum/Apex Learning who provides digital curriculum solutions to secondary education students during the 2022-2023 school year. This is the second (2) year of a three (3) year agreement and the cost to the District is $106,593.75 and paid for with virtual learning in the general fund. B. Chitty
Action
  Funding:
Virtual learning in the general fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
33. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Waterford who will provide professional development for Pre-k through second (2) grade teachers during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $49,500.00 and paid for with Title II funds. K. Henness
Action
  Funding:
Title II fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
34. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and KKT Architects, Inc., who will provide an opportunity for eligible high school students to earn a high school diploma and obtain occupational training and employability skills during the 2022-2023 school year. This is a Project Pathway and there is no cost to the District. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
35. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Tulsa Community College (TCC) who will provide eligible BAHS students an opportunity to earn transferable college credits while also satisfying high school course requirements during the 2022-2023 school year. There is no cost to the District. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
36. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Jumpin Jiminy who will provide a dunk tank for a fundraising opportunity at Rosewood Elementary School during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $284.00 and paid for with activity funds. N. Hutchings
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
37. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Xtra Math who will provide classroom site licenses for an online math program for fifth (5) graders at Liberty Elementary during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $200.00 and paid for with general funds. E. Early
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
E) Student Services
38. Accept and approve BAHS Show Choir students, a sanctioned organization, to attend the Los Angeles, CA Show Choir Competition March 10-14, 2023. There is no cost to the District. D. Davis
Action
  Summary:
Choir participants will miss 3 days of school to compete
 
  Funding:
Booster Club
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
39. Accept and approve BAHS Show Choir students, a sanctioned organization, to attend the Ankney, IA Show Choir Competition January 6-8, 2023. There is no cost to the District. D. Davis
Action
  Summary:
Choir participants will miss 1 day of school to compete
 
  Funding:
Booster Club
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
40. Accept and approve the Student Activity/Overnight Request for Varsity Cheer, a sanctioned Athletic program, to attend the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) Nationals in Orlando, FL, February 8-14, 2023. D. Melton
Action
  Summary:
Varsity cheer participants will miss 5 days of school to compete in the UCA Nationals competition in Orlando, FL.
 
  Funding:
Booster Club
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
41. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Kansas State High School Activities Association who will provide the BAPS girls wrestling team the opportunity to participate in the Wrestling Invitational during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $200.00 and paid for with activity funds. D. Melton
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
42. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Missouri State High School Activities Association that will allow the BAPS varsity girls soccer team to participate in a tournament in the spring of 2023. The cost to the District is $300.00 and paid for with activity funds. D. Melton
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
43. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Music Theatre International who will provide the production materials and royalties for the Star on Stage musical, "The Lion King" during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $3,270.00 and paid for with PAC activity funds. K. Vento
Action
  Funding:
PAC activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
44. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Computer Fun who will provide an online fundraiser to raise money for the Broken Arrow High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America during the 2022-2023 school year. There is no cost to the District and the money raised will flow through the FCCLA activity fund. C. Barber
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
45. Accept and approve the donation of $5,000.00 from Post Oak Acura for the 2022-23 BAPAC Stars on Stage program. K. Vento
Action
  Summary:
Approval is requested for a donation of $5,000 from Post Oak Acura to the BAPAC Stars on Stage program, a new program replacing the Penguin Project partnership. The funds will be used for the program's production costs and cast celebrations.
 
  Funding:
N/A
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
F) Technology Services
46. 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, for District wide transfers. A. Bowser
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
G) Business Services
47. Accept and approve the Change Order Reports for All Funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. C. Metevelis
Action
  Summary:
Attached are the Change Orders totaling ($22,503.93) to the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Gift, Workers' Compensation and Bond Funds for November 3, 2022, through November 30, 2022 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
48. Accept and approve the Encumbrance Reports for All Funds for the 2022-2023 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. C. Metevelis
Action
  Summary:
Attached are the Encumbrance Orders totaling $446,662.20 for the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Workers' Compensation, Bond and Gift Funds effective November 3, 2022, through December 1, 2022 from the 2022-2023 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
49. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Hilborne & Weidman who offers bond and disclosure counsel as may be required to assist in the preparation of the Preliminary and Final Official statements during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is $15,000.00 and paid for with general funds. N. Eneff
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
50. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Hilltop Securities Asset Management who provides the arbitrage rebate compliance services annually on bond insurances during the 2022-2023 school year. The cost to the District is not to exceed $20,000.00 and will be paid for with general funds. N. Eneff
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
9.0 Human Resources
51. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the proposed salary scales and resulting increases for Non-Administrative staff, Child Nutrition staff, Security and Parking Lot Attendants, Behavior Coaches, and Para Professionals for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Total increase is $361,039. R. Stecker Action
  Summary:
Attached are the salary scales for the proposed salary increases for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fiscal year for Non-Administrative staff ($147,885), Child Nutrition staff ($113,207), Security staff and Parking Lot Attendants ($9,910), and Behavior Coaches and Para Professionals ($90,037).
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
10.0 Superintendent & Board of Education Communications
52. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the appointment of three (3) individuals to the Economic Development Corporation Board, pursuant to the BAEDC by laws. Greg Graham is being reappointed. Matthew Adams and Kyle Al-Rifai will be appointed as new members of the EDC. Each will serve a three (3) year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. C. Perry Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
11.0 Student Services
53. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and the BOK Center who will provide the venue for graduation on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The cost to the District is $35,000.00 and paid for with general funds. S.Dunn Action
  Summary:
Upon approval from the Broken Arrow Board of Education, SMG and BAPS will enter into an agreement for the use of the BOK Center located at 200 S. Denver Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the purpose of holding the 2023 Broken Arrow High School graduation ceremony.
 
  Funding:
N/A
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
12.0 Business Services
54. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of $8,000,000.00 Building Bonds of this School District, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The Board will consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $8,000,000.00 Building Bonds of this School District, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds. We ask that a special board meeting to be held at noon on the determined sale date so that the Board members may consider and take action on the sale of these Building Bonds. Recommended dates are January, 18th, 24th, 25th or 26th, 2023.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
55. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $25,000,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds of this School District, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The Board will consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $25,000,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds of this School District, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds. We ask that a special board meeting to be held at noon on the determined sale date so that the Board members may consider and take action on the sale of the General Obligation Combined Purpose bonds. Recommended dates are February 14th, 15th, 22nd or 23rd, 2023.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
13.0 New Business
56. 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
57. Adjournment Action
  Recommendation:
Approve to Adjourn the Meeting