OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chickasha Public Schools
Chickasha, Okla.
Regular Meeting
June 14, 2016
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 1-001, Grady County, Oklahoma, met
in regular session Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 900
W. Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Members Present
Julie Badgett Sinn
Chris Ludwell
Doug Brown
Julie Hibbard
Amos Franco
David Cash, Superintendent
Laura K. Martin, clerk and non-member
Members Absent
ITEM 1 - Call meeting to Order
Mrs. Badgett Sinn opened the regular session meeting at 6:31 p.m. Notice of the meeting had
been properly announced and posted in compliance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State
of Oklahoma.
ITEM 2 - Roll Call
Members present: Franco, Hibbard, Ludwell, Brown, Badgett Sinn
Members absent: None
ITEM 3 - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
ITEM 4 - Consent agenda
All of the following items, which concern items of a routine nature normally approved at
board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have
a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent agenda consists of the discussion
and possible action of the following items:
(a.) Minutes of the May 10, 2016 regular meeting;
(b.) Purpose of Accounts for 2016-2017 School Year;
(c.) Memorandum of Understanding between the Oklahoma
Department of Career Technology Education and Chickasha
Public Schools for Vo-Ag for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
(d.) Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Chickasha Public
Schools for Traversa Bus Routing Software;
(e.) Surplus driver’s education vehicle;
(f.) License Agreement with Spark Education for PLC Learning
Management System;
(g.) YMCA Bus Rental for 2016 Summer Camp;
(h.) E-Rate Contract between CRW Consulting Services, LLC and
Chickasha Public Schools for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
(i.) Service Agreement between OPSUCA and Chickasha Publics
Schools unemployment claims for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
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(j.) Contract Agreement between Chickasha Public Schools
and Nikki Keck for specialized services for students with visual
impairment for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
(k.) Occupational Therapy Services Contract between Mary White
and Chickasha Public Schools for qualified therapists to be
available on an as-needed basis for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
(l.) Physical Therapy Contract Services Agreement between
Chickasha Public Schools and Carla Gill-Garling, Registered
Physical Therapist for the 2016-2017 fiscal year;
(m.) Basic Legal Services Program Agreement for the fiscal year
2016-2017 between Chickasha Public Schools and The Center for Education
Law;
(n.) OSSBA Membership Renewal for fiscal year 2016-2017;
(o.) Agreement between Chickasha Public Schools and MaddieLuke
Nutrition, Ltd. Co. to lease the community building located at
203 N. 18th Street for the Senior Nutrition program;
(p.) Activity Fund account changes;
(q.) Washita Valley Community Headstart contract for the 2016-2017
fiscal year for Building 1;
(r.) Washita Valley Community Headstart contract for the 2016-2017
fiscal year for Building 2;
(s.) Finance Report;
2015-2016 General Fund Nos. 746-772; Building Fund Nos. 119-130;
Child Nutrition Fund Nos. 86-96; 2010 Bond Nos. None; Activity
Fund Nos. 2321-2449; Athletic Fund Nos. 2234-2501;
Mr. Cash spoke about the Finance Report saying that there are no surprises and that they have
talked about the budget a lot. He said there is not great news on the state horizon but
Chickasha is moving forward. Mr. Cash said that overall, expenditures are down about $150,000
but that revenue is also down considerably from last year. He said he anticipates closing out the
fiscal year with about $17 million spent on expenditures and only collecting about $16.6-ish on
the revenue side.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the consent
agenda items. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 5 - Comments and Recognition of Visitors
There were no comments or documented visitors that wished to address the board.
ITEM 6 - Select company for district Photo Services for fiscal year 2016-2017
Mr. Cash told the board that the two major players presented to the principals and
administrators in May. He said the recommendation from that group was to use LifeTouch Photo
Services.
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mrs. Hibbard, the board voted to approve
LifeTouch Photo for the 2016-2017 school year. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco,
Badgett Sinn
ITEM 7 - Discussion and possible action on selecting company for district Worker Compensation
Insurance provider for fiscal year 2016-2017
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Of the 6 companies that offered quotes for workers compensation insurance, CompRisk was the
lowest at $69,727. Mr. Cash recommended going with CompRisk in order to save the district
money.
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mr. Franco, the board voted to approve CompRisk
as the district’s worker compensation provider for the 2016-2017 school year. Voting AYE:
Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 8 - Discussion and possible action on selecting company for district Property and Liability
Insurance provider for fiscal year 2016-2017
Mr. Cash said that of the two companies that provided quotes, OSIG was the lower of the two.
He said he’s dealt with both companies and both were good. Mr. Cash recommended going
with OSIG in order to save the district money.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the OSIG as
the district’s property and liability insurance provider. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard,
Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 9 - Discussion and possible action on selecting Food Service Management Company for
fiscal year 2016-201
Mr. Cash said that in previous years, the district has lost between $60,000 and $70,000 in child
nutrition. Using a food service management company will allow the district to profit a projected
$80,000 a year. Mr. Cash said that of the four companies that submitted proposals and
presented food samples, Opaa! was the lowest price and their food was great. He
recommended accepting Opaa! proposal in order to work with the company in the 2016-2017
school year.
On a motion from Mr. Franco, seconded by Mrs. Hibbard, the board voted to approve Opaa! as
the district’s food service management provider for the 2016-2017 school year. Voting AYE:
Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 10 - Sanctioning of Booster Clubs, PTOs, and other parent organizations that support
Chickasha Schools’ students
Mr. Brown said that all of the participating clubs have submitted the correct paperwork
according to board policies. He recommended accepting all submitted applications for
sanctioning.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Hibbard, the board voted to approve all of the
submitted sanctioning applications. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 11 - Discussion and possible action on NWEA quote for Measures of Academic Progress
assessments for the 2016-2017 school year
Mr. Edwards said that the NWEA assessment has been successful in the 2015-2016 school year.
He said it also saved the district more than $25,000 in comparison to the Renaissance Star Testing
that was previously used.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the NWEA
quote to move forward with purchasing that assessment for the 2016-2017 school year. Voting
AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
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ITEM 12 - Discussion and possible action on Board Policy FFG Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
and/or Neglect
Mr. Cash said that there were some changes in state statutes that affected the policy. He said
the policy changes were recommended by OSSBA in order to stay legally compliant.
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mr. Brown, the board voted to approve the policy
changes. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 13 - Discussion and possible action on Board Policy BD-R3 Board of Education
Encumbrance Clerk (Regulation)
Mr. Cash said that there were some changes in state statutes that affected the policy. He said
the policy changes were recommended by OSSBA in order to stay legally compliant.
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mr. Franco, the board voted to approve the policy
changes. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 14 - Discussion and possible action on Board Policy BDAE Board of Education Officers
Treasurer
Mr. Cash said that there were some changes in state statutes that affected the policy. He said
the policy changes were recommended by OSSBA in order to stay legally compliant.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Hibbard, the board voted to approve the policy
changes. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 15 - Discussion and possible action on Board Policy EBA School Hours
Mr. Cash said that there were some changes in state statutes that affected the policy. He said
the policy changes were recommended by OSSBA in order to stay legally compliant.
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mr. Brown, the board voted to approve the policy
changes. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 16 - Discussion and possible action on the adoption of Board Policy FOB Corporal
Punishment
Mr. Cash recommended adopting the Corporal Punishment policy. He said it would give parents
another option for discipline. He also said the policy is very clear and any type of corporal
punishment requires written consent and also verbal consent at the time of the punishment. He
also said that administrators would be administering the punishment with another administrator
as a witness. No other student would be in the room to witness the punishment.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the policy.
Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 17 - Discussion and possible action on the adoption of Board Policy FOB-R Corporal
Punishment (Regulations)
Mr. Cash said this policy outlines the procedures and regulations regarding corporal punishment.
Mrs. Badgett Sinn requested that the policy be amended. She asked that number 6 be moved
up in priority and say “Before administering corporal punishment, parents or guardians will be
contacted in order to give a verbal affirmation that the punishment can take place.”
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the
amended policy. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
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ITEM 18 - Discussion and possible action on the adoption of Board Policy FOB-E1 Corporal
Punishment Consent Form
Mr. Cash said this policy is the actual parental consent form.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the policy.
Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 19 - Discussion and possible action on the adoption of Board Policy FOB-E2 Corporal
Punishment Report Form
Mr. Cash said this policy is the corporal punishment report form that is required to be filled out
whenever corporal punishment takes place.
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to approve the policy.
Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 20 - Discussion and possible action on Board Policy FNCFB Students Participating in
Extracurricular Activities Drug Testing Policy
This item was tabled. No action was taken.
ITEM 21 - Discussion and possible action on going into Executive Session to discuss:
Employing, hiring, appointing, promoting, demoting, reorganization,
transfers, disciplining or receiving the resignation of employees that are
listed on the attached personnel sheet pursuant to 25 O.S., Section 307
(B)(1) of the Open Meeting
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Franco, the board voted to go into Executive
Session at 7:23 p.m. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 22 - Acknowledge return to open session
Mrs. Badgett Sinn re-opened the meeting to the public at 9:14 p.m.
ITEM 23 - Executive Session Minutes Compliance Statement
The Executive Session Compliance Notice was read by Mr. Ludwell and is as follows;
Superintendent David Cash and all present members of the board of education attended the
Executive Session. Only the items listed under the agenda item Executive Session were
considered and discussed and no board action was taken.
ITEM 24 - Discussion and possible action to approve or not approve personnel matters
discussed in Executive Session as listed on the personnel sheets and attachments
On a motion from Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ludwell, the board voted to the personnel sheet
with the addendum of striking Ryan Corbin from the list.
Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
ITEM 25 - New Business
There was no new business.
ITEM 26 - Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Cash discussed:
 News articles
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
July 2016 meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 28 - Motion to Adjourn
On a motion from Mr. Ludwell, seconded by Mr. Franco, the board voted to adjourn the
meeting at 9:18 p.m. Voting AYE: Ludwell, Brown, Hibbard, Franco, Badgett Sinn
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This agenda was posted at 4:00 P.M. on the 9th day of May, 2016, on the east and west doors of
the Administration Building, Chickasha Public Schools, 900 W. Choctaw, Chickasha, OK, and
emailed to the concerned public. Notice of the meeting was given to the Grady County Clerk
at 11:37 a.m. on the 12th day of November, 2015.
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Board President
Laura Martin
Chickasha Board of Education
Board Clerk
Regular Meeting
State of Oklahoma
Grady County
I, the undersigned Clerk of the Board of Education of Chickasha School District I-001, of Grady
County, Oklahoma; do hereby certify that at least 24 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
______________________________, 2016
__________________________________________
Clerk, Board of Education
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CHICKASHA PUBLIC SCHOOL
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2016
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Josey, Melissa
After School Daycare
5/5/2016
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUMMER 2015-2016/2016-2017
Bohn, Jan
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Bray, Jerry Don
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Brown, Yohance
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Cash, Julie
Title I Summer School Teacher
5/31/2016
Cox, Kim
Title I Summer School Teacher
5/31/2016
Davis, Matthew
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Dyer, Ann
Title I Summer School Teacher
5/31/2016
Furr, Dennis
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Gilmore, Ali
ESY Teacher
6/1/2016
Hughes, Erik
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Jeffries, Mary
Title I Summer School Teacher
5/31/2016
Josey, Melissa
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Leland, Sara
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Lemiuex, Dace
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Mendenhall, Janella
ESY Teacher
6/1/2016
Molder, Joe
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Rainer, Lela
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Snow, Jeannie
After School Daycare AND Title I Summer School
Teacher
5/26/2016
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CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2016-2017
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Barrington, Mary
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Battershell, Megan
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Bennett, Janie
Elementary Teacher pending certification
7/1/2016
Bowen, Mered
5th Grade Teacher
8/17/2016
Brown, Sharita
Homebased Teacher
8/22/2016
Buchanan, Tamara
Elementary Teacher pending certification
7/1/2016
Castleberry, Michele
Title I Tutor
8/17/2016
Chavers, Carrie
High School Art Teacher
8/17/2016
Davis, Jana
2nd Grade Teacher
8/17/2016
Edwards, Cassidy
Elementary Teacher AND Homebased Teacher
7/1/2016
Gibson, Greg
6th Grade Teacher
8/17/2016
Harris, Michael Shane
6th Grade Teacher
8/17/2016
Heavin, Marilee
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Howard-Hutton, Holly
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Hughes, Erik
High School Social Studies Teacher
8/17/2016
Klipp, Anthony
High School Science Teacher
8/17/2016
Kreamer, Jacob
High School Math Teacher
8/17/2016
Kreamer, Katherine
5th Grade Teacher
8/17/2016
Lane, Michelle
High School Science Teacher
8/17/2016
Ledford, Allison
Lincoln Art Teacher
8/17/2016
Lively, Kourtney
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Mantooth, Brandi
Special Education Teacher
7/1/2016
McArter, Christian
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Osborn, Susan
Title I Tutor
8/17/2016
Pittman, Lauren
5th Grade Teacher pending certification
8/17/2016
Prock, Jordyn
4th Grade Teacher pending certification
8/17/2016
Pulliam, Wes
High School Math Teacher
8/17/2016
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Reimers, Kirk
High School Math Teacher
8/17/2016
Sanders, Sheila
High School Elective Teacher
8/17/2016
Schinnerer, Katie
Elementary Teacher
7/1/2016
Sehon, Cheryl
Title I Tutor
8/17/2016
Stallings, Renee
Homebased Teacher
8/22/2016
Stephens, Cody
High School English Teacher
8/17/2016
Wilkerson, Amy
High School Science Teacher
8/17/2016
CERTIFIED TRANSFER/REASSIGNMENT/WORKDAY ADJUSTMENT FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
CERTIFIED TRANSFER/REASSIGNMENT/WORKDAY ADJUSTMENT FOR 2016-2017
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Ashanti-Alexander,
Rashaun
Bennett, Sara
From CMS Assistant Principal to Lincoln Principal
8/2/2016
From 2nd Grade Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher
7/1/2016
Cerny, Susan
From CMS Music Teacher to Lincoln and Grand Music
Teacher
From CMS History Teacher to CHS Computer Teacher
7/1/2016
From Grand 4th Grade Teacher to BW and CHS Music
Teacher
7/1/2016
Molder, Joe
Pruitt, Julie
8/17/2016
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Belden, Dustin
High School Science Teacher
5/26/2016
Curtis, Mary
4th Grade Teacher
5/26/2016
Shantz, Patty
High School English Teacher
5/26/2016
Underwood, Meleah
4th Grade Teacher
5/26/2016
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CERTIFIED RETIREMENTS FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
CERTIFIED TERMINATION FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
NON-CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
NON-CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT SUMMER 2015-2016/2016-2017
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Bahm, Claris
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Bell, Cody
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Broyles, Lacee
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Bush, Brooks
Grounds
7/1/2016
Corbin, Ryan
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Craig, Ericka
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
Dudley, Wilma
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Dunavant, Janet
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Hall, Mary
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Herrera, Sylvia
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
Jackson, Pam
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Johnson, Chase
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Ledbetter, Cari
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Mann, Lisa
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
Mitchell, Michael
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
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Overby, Amanda
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
Ragain, Nancy
After School Daycare
5/26/2016
Robertson, Melody
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
Walker, Brenda
Summer Crew
5/26/2016
Waters, Janet
Cook/Server
6/6/2016
NON-CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2016-2017
Barron, Jessica
Paraprofessional
7/1/2016
Mitchell, Michael
Paraprofessional
7/1/2016
**Also, see attachment for additional Non-Certified 16-17 rehires.
NON-CERTIFIED TRANSFER/REASSIGNMENT/WORKDAY ADJUSTMENT FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
NON-CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
Danforth, Julie
Custodian
6/3/2016
Durbin, Giselle K.
Child Nutrition Leader
6/6/2016
NON-CERTIFIED RETIREMENTS FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
NON-CERTIFIED TERMINATION FOR 2015-2016
NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE
None
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