Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Meeting - New Format
DATE: 12/4/2023 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 Lily Boyd, fourth (4) grade student at Spring Creek. Info
4.0 Minutes
4. Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2023. Action
  Summary:
Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the presented Meeting Minutes, which may be approved as presented or approved following modifications.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the November 6, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.
 
5.0 Reports to the Board
5. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the receipt of the Popular Annual Financial Report, PAFR for fiscal year 2022-2023 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
 
6. 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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 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, Executive Director of Finance, completed BAPS' ACFR, an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. In addition to the basic financial statement for the 2023 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
 
7. The graduation date for the class of 2024 has been scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024 at Memorial Stadium. Rain dates would be Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday May 15. Project graduation date will remain on Monday, May 13, 2024. S. Dunn Info
  Funding:
N/A
 
  Recommendation:
Information Only
 
6.0 Comments From The Public
8. 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.
 
7.0 Approve General Consent Agenda Items Action
9. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS - 10-46 Action
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
A) Business Services
10. Accept and approve the Activity Fund Guidelines. D. Dollahon
Action
  Summary:
Per Board of Education policy, at the beginning of each fiscal year, and as needed during each fiscal year, the Board of Education shall approve all school activity sub-accounts, all sub-account revenue sources (including fundraising activities, fees, etc.), and all purposes for which the monies collected in each sub-account can be expended. Guidelines have been compiled containing submitted sub-account information for various school activity funds, including proposed sources of revenue and purposes for which funds may be expended.
 
  Funding:
Activity Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
11. Accept and approve the Change Order Reports for All Funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. E. Sapp
Action
  Summary:
Attached are the Change Orders totaling ($9,823.50) to the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Gift, Workers' Compensation and Bond Funds for November 2, 2023, through November 29, 2023 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
12. Accept and approve 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 $797,707.44 for the General, Building, Child Nutrition, Workers' Compensation, Bond and Gift Funds effective November 2, 2023 through November 30, 2023 from the 2023-2024 fiscal year funds.
 
  Funding:
All Funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
13. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Hilborne & Weidman who will offer bond and disclosure counsel as needed to assist in the preparation of the Preliminary and Final Official Statements during the 2023-2024 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
 
14. 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 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is not to exceed $20,000.00 and paid for with general funds. N. Eneff
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
B) Communication Services
15. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Apptegy who will provide software that will help in communicating with our stakeholders and enhance our website. The cost to the District is $25,000.00 and paid for with communications fund. T. Thompson
Action
  Funding:
Communication fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
C) Human Resources
16. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for certified staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
17. Accept and approve the attached new employment, employment revisions and employment separations for support staff. R. Stecker
Action
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
18. 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 during the 2023-2024 school year. There is no cost to the District. L. Self
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
19. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and OU Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work which will allow their students to complete their practicums and internships in our school District during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $16.45 for background checks for those who participate and paid for with general funds. L. Drake
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
20. Accept and approve the NEW District paid Group Life insurance plan that will be replacing Sun Life Policy for all certified employees and support employees who work more than thirty (30) hours per week. If approved, this new insurance will begin on January 1, 2024. Costs will vary and paid with general funds. L. Self
Action
  Funding:
General
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
D) Instructional Services
21. Accept and approve Robert Frederick to serve as an adjunct chemistry and physics teacher during the 2023-2024 school year. T. Sappington
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
22. Accept and approve David Bowers to serve as an adjunct business teacher during the 2023-2024 school year. T. Sappington
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
23. Accept and approve the NEW textbook adoption agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and SAVVAS Learning Company who will provide Spanish II curriculum for freshman students during the 2023-2024 school year. This is the first (1) year of a six (6) year agreement. The cost to the District is $51,056.28 and paid for with state textbook funds. S. James
Action
  Funding:
State textbook funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
24. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Defined Learning that will lock in our pricing for our user licenses for an additional three (3) years. Payment is not due until July 1, 2024. Cost to the district is $132,768.00 and paid for with bond funds. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
25. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Saint Francis Health System who will provide internships for BAHS students. There is no cost to the District. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
26. Accept and approve the NEW textbook agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Dawn Sign Press who will provide American Sign Language curriculum for BAHS students. This is the first (1) year of a (5) year agreement. The cost to the District is $24,341.76 and paid for with bond funds. S. James
Action
  Funding:
Bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
27. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt who will provide English 3D for EL students at secondary sites. The cost to the District is $46,250.75 and paid for with state textbook funds. S. James
Action
  Funding:
State textbook fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
28. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools which BAPS agrees to pay TPS $21,551.60 in tuition fees for direct services that are not available in BAPS to a specific IEP student "A" during the 2023-2024 school year. . This fee will be paid out of general funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
29. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools which BAPS agrees to pay TPS $14,844.50 in tuition fees for direct services that are not available in BAPS to a specific IEP student "B" during the 2023-2024 school year. . This fee will be paid out of general funds. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
General funds
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
30. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Goodwill Industries who will provide vocational training and transitional support services for select IEP students during the 2023-2024 school year. There is no cost to the District. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
31. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Amplio who will provide the online license for speech and language curriculum for use by speech pathologists in speech therapy. Amplio has been awarded a grant allowing BAPS to evaluate their program before considering District wide implementation and purchases. Evaluation agreement allows access for up to fifteen (15) users and 400 students and will expire June 30, 2024. D. Thornton
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
32. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Kagan who will provide professional development for Pre-K - 2 grade teachers during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $294.00 per person and the total cost will vary depending on how many teachers attend and paid for with ESSER funds. K. Henness
Action
  Funding:
ESSER fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
33. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Kagan who will provide professional development for teachers during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $399.00 per person and the total cost will vary depending on how many teachers attend and paid for with ESSER funds. K. Henness
Action
  Funding:
ESSER fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
34. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Lazel Learning A-Z for online licenses for Reading A-Z for Timber Ridge elementary students during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $2,257.20 and paid for with Title I funds. J. Brassfield
Action
  Funding:
Title I fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
35. Accept and approve the RENEWAL agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and the Broken Arrow Police Department to provide security services in a effort to provide safe environments for students and staff in conjunction with BAPS campus security. The BA Police Department will ensure appropriate training and expectations of school security staff to respond to school services and emergencies during the 2023-2024 school year. There is no cost to the District. D. Blackburn
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
36. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Delta Math Solutions which is a supplemental tool integrated into Canvas that will allow teachers to enhance engagement and increase practice with math principals during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $570.00 and paid with general funds. B. Chitty
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
37. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Indian Health Care Resource Center who will provide the necessary tools to enhance our Native American students physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness so that they can thrive and reach their full potential during the 2023-2024 school year. There is no cost to the District. R. Pawpa
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
38. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and XtraMath who will provide online licenses for math materials for the students at Liberty Elementary during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $120.00 and paid for with general funds. E. Orr
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
39. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Main Event who will host Highland Park's fifth (5) grade students day during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $2,852.85 and paid for with activity funds. B. Schmidt
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
40. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Swank Movie Licensing who will provided movie licenses for the students at Arrowhead Elementary school during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost to the District is $528.00 and paid for with activity funds. T. Kula
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
41. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Original Works who will provide fundraising opportunities for the students at Vandever Elementary. There is no cost to the District. A. Beeman
Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
E) Student Services
42. 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 6-13, 2024. D. Smith
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
 
43. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Smoky Mountain Soccer which will allow the BAHS girls soccer team to participate in the 2024 Southern Coast Cup Varsity Girls Soccer Tournament. The cost to the District is $450.00 and paid for with activity funds. D. Smith
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
44. Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and Pioneer Drama Service who will provide the licensing, perfomance rights and materials for the BAFA spring play "Lizzie Borden of Fall River." The cost to the District is $130.00 and paid for with activity funds. A. Rice
Action
  Funding:
Activity fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
F) Technology Services
45. Accept and approve the technology items in the attached document that will need to be discarded due to age, inoperability, lack of parts, etc. These items will be picked up by Natural Evolution and the cost to the District should not exceed $2,000.00 and paid for with general funds. A. Shehada
Action
  Funding:
General fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
46. Accept and approve the NEW and RENEWAL agreements between Broken Arrow Public Schools and E-Rate bid awarded vendors for the 2024-2025 school year and the RENEWAL for the multi-year Firewall agreement with Peak Methods. The cost to the District is $821,078.40 and paid for with bond and general funds less the E-Rate discount. A. Bowser
Action
  Funding:
Bond and general fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
8.0 Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
 
9.0 Superintendent & Board of Education Communications
47. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the appointment of three (3) individuals to the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation Board, pursuant to the BAEDC bylaws. Brandy Moore is being reappointed. Ted Cundiff and Tyler Wallace will be appointed as new members of the EDC. Each will serve a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026. C. Perry Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
10.0 Human Resources
48. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the proposed Support staff salary scale for Transportation bus drivers in the amount of a $1.50 hourly increase. Total cost will be $145,124.00. R. Stecker Action
  Summary:
Attached is the salary schedule for the proposed salary increase for Support staff Transportation bus drivers in the amount of a $1.50 hourly increase, for a total of $145,124.00.
 
  Funding:
Not Applicable
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
11.0 Business Services
49. Discussion, motion and vote on motion to approve or disapprove the request to increase the Child Nutrition Fund operating budget by $2,000,000. N. Eneff Action
  Summary:
The appropriation request of $2,000,000.00 is below the limitation set by the Tulsa County Excise Board. The request is necessary to support replacement of aging equipment, facility updates and repairs, as well as to cover supply and food costs from Child Nutrition vendors.
 
  Funding:
Child Nutrition Fund
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
12.0 Capital Improvements & Development
50. Discussion, motion, and vote on motion to approve or disapprove to award construction contracts for the new middle school project to the lowest responsible bidders and to assign such construction contracts to Key Construction and to approve or disapprove the amendment to the Construction Management contract establishing a new Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $23,158,262.00 and to authorize the Director of Construction Services to approve or disapprove changes to the trade contracts within the GMP. All bidding was conducted pursuant to the Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Act. This will be paid from 2015 bond funds. M. Leitch Action
  Funding:
2015 bond fund
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
Approve
 
13.0 New Business
51. 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
52. Adjourn the meeting Action
  Funding:
Not applicable
 
  Recommendation:
Approve