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BUSINESS ITEMS
A. The board unanimously approved a contract with Barlow Management for OKTLE and McRel evaluation systems ($12,687.50). This is required by law. This system is provided by a different software vendor. It is more user-friendly but provides the same evaluation.
B. The board unanimously approved a contract contract with Cox Communication for WAN and internet service (supplemented by E-Rate and OUSF funds). Mr. Tommy Buckner, Chief Technology Officer, explained that this service was previously provided by OneNet and AT&T Internet. These companies did not bid. Cox was the lowest bid filed.
C. The board approved the Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 24-25. This resolution authorizes the filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2024-2025 and the payment of the applicant’s share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.
D. The board unanimously approved the Negotiating Team to represent the District in negotiations with the Piedmont Association of Educators for the 2024-2025 school year. This team consists of Mrs. Patricia Balensiefen, Mrs. Lisa Campbell, Ms. Brenda Davis, Mr. Mark Melton, and Ms. Jennifer Fuller. Alternates include Mr. Tommy Bucker and Mr. Scott McCall.
Mr. Jerrod Moser asked about the use of a moderator for negotiations. Mrs. Lisa Campbell shared that a moderator was only used once in the past to clean up some legal language.
CONSENT AGENDA
The board approved all consent agenda items A-O.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Jennifer Fuller, Chief Financial Officer, provided a financial report to the board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The board did not convene into executive session.
ACTION ITEM
The board unanimously approved employment as listed on attachment C of the board agenda.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
I want to share some updates and achievements from our district.
- Our 6th-grade students recently showcased presentations about various countries in South America. The presentations were outstanding! I commend our dedicated teachers for their guidance and support in making this a success for our students.
- The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th at 6 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds Jim Norick Arena.
- State FFA Convention Achievement: We are extremely proud of Seph Powell, who achieved the State Runner-Up position in the Entomology Career Development Event at the State FFA Convention last week. This was Seph’s first year competing. Congratulations on such an incredible achievement, Seph!
- This spring, we have successfully hired 31 certified teachers and seven support staff for the upcoming academic year. We have only a few remaining openings and are eager to get those filled as soon as possible.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
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