School Board

 REGULAR MEETING – MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
 CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Independent District 4, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Place of Meeting
Administration Building Board Room, 12880 N.E. 10th, Choctaw, OK  73020
 

A  G  E  N  D  A

1.             Call to Order – 6:00 p.m.                              

                 Roll Call of Members:                       Mr.  Jason Ross, President 
                                                                              Mrs. Janice Modisette, Vice President
                                                                              Mr.  Don Alsup, Clerk         
                                                                              Mrs. Jessica Salinas-Dengler, Asst. Clerk
                                                                              Mrs. Staci Johnson, Member

2.             Election of Officers for 2025-26                                                                            

3.             Consideration and possible vote to approve agenda.

4.             Consideration and possible vote to approve March 3, 2025 regular board meeting minutes and April 2, 2025 special board meeting minutes.

5.             COMMUNICATIONS: 

1. ACT President Comments
2. Student Recognitions – OKSDE Awards for Arts Excellence Winners
3. Comments From the Floor (regarding agenda items)              

6.             EXECUTIVE SERVICES:  Superintendent & Board Members

1. Superintendent’s Comments
2. Bond Update – Todd Dilbeck, Director of Bond Oversight
3. Board Members’ Comments
4. Consideration and possible vote to approve renewal of membership with Oklahoma State School Boards Association for 2025-26.
5. Consideration and possible vote to adopt the CNP Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program.

7.             BUSINESS SERVICES:  Kevin Berry, Chief Financial Officer

1. Business Report 
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve encumbrances.
3. Consideration and possible vote to approve renewal of services for EduSkills in the amount of $10,120.00 for the 25-26 school year.
4. Consideration and possible vote to approve a Software Service Agreement in the amount of $32,899.64 with SylogistEd for the 25-26 school year.
5. Consideration and possible vote to approve membership with Oklahoma Public School Resource Center in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 25-26 school year.
6. Consideration and possible vote to approve a new activity fund account – CHS E-Sports.

8.             Consent Agenda:  The following items will be approved/accepted by one vote unless a member wishes to address and act upon an item separately:

a)       Activity Fund Warrants, Summary, Transfers; b) Appropriated Fund Transfers; c) Revenue-Lease Purchase Orders

9.             STUDENT SERVICES:  Kelli Hosford, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

1. Student Services Report – Kelli Hosford

10.          INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Dr. JeanAnn Gaona, Deputy Supt of Academic Affairs

1. Instructional Services Report – Dr. JeanAnn Gaona   

11.          EXECUTIVE SESSION:

                Consideration and possible vote to meet in executive session in accordance with 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) discussing the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of employees as listed on Attachment A  - Personnel Report and Attachment B – Teacher Re-hire list ; in accordance with 25 O. S. Section 307 (B) (2) to discuss employee negotiations.

12.          Vote to return to open session.

13.          Consideration and possible vote to approve certified recommendations as listed on Attachment A – Personnel Report.

14.          Consideration and possible vote to approve certified resignations as listed on Attachment A – Personnel Report.

15.          Consideration and possible vote to approve support recommendations as listed on Attachment A – Personnel Report.

16.          Consideration and possible vote to approve support resignations as listed on Attachment A – Personnel Report.

17.          Consideration and possible vote to name Chad Allcox as the Chief Financial Officer for the district effective July 1, 2025.

18.          Consideration and possible vote to name Shannon Shay as the Director of Elementary Education effective July 1, 2025.

19.          Consideration and possible vote to name Pam Cook as the Principal of Choctaw Elementary effective July 1, 2025

20.          Consideration and possible vote to name Miranda Pherigo as the Principal of Nicoma Park Elementary effective July 1, 2025.

21.          Consideration and possible vote to name Angie Fortune as the new Principal at Westfall Elementary effective July 1, 2025.

22.          Consideration and possible vote to name JJ Venzor as a new Assistant Athletic Director at Choctaw High School effective July 1, 2025.

23.          Consideration and possible vote to name Corey Alkire as the new Assistant Principal at Choctaw Elementary effective July 1, 2025.

24.          Consideration and possible vote to name Cynthia Lang as the new Assistant Principal at Griffith Meridian Elementary effective July 1, 2025.

25.          Consideration and possible vote to name Rusty Hall as the new Assistant Principal at Choctaw High School effective July 1, 2025.

26.          Consideration and possible vote to name Destiny Corbin as the new Assistant Principal at LW Westfall Elementary effective July 1, 2025.

27.          Consideration and possible vote to approve reemployment of regular site teachers for 2025-2026 school year as listed on Attachment B – Personnel Report.

28.          New Business (25 O.S. Section 311(A)(9) As used herein, shall mean any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting agenda.)

29.          Adjournment

Agenda posted:                                    Friday, April 11, 2025 by 4 o’clock p.m.

Location:                                              Front door at Administration Building, inside lobby Bulletin Board

 MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2024 REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ind. Dist. 4, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma 

Place of Meeting
Nicoma Park Intermediate, 1318 Hickman Ave., Choctaw, OK  73020

Jason Ross, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. President Ross called roll to establish the following members were present: Janice Modisette, Vice President, Don Alsup, Clerk, Jessica Salinas-Dengler, Asst Clerk and Staci Johnson, Member.

Mr. Ross called for consideration and approval of the agenda. Mrs. Modisette moved and Mr. Alsup seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the November 11, 2024 regular board meeting minutes. The vote was unanimous.

Ambra Smith, ACT President, stated that we only have nine days left until winter break. She added that they our thankful for the opportunity to provide suggestions for the 2025-26 school calendar. She closed by stating that at CMS, the Circle of Friends group will be going shopping at Wal Mart to buy gifts for their family members. The teachers will assist the students in wrapping the gifts.

There were no comments from the floor regarding agenda items.

Superintendent Reid stated that we had several students present this evening for recognition. The first student, Samuel Henderson, is a student at Nicoma Park Intermediate. Superintendent Reid stated that Samuel has a very unique talent and requested that NPI Principal, Misti Tye, share information regarding Samuel and his talent. Mrs. Tye stated that last year Samuel participated in the talent show at NPI and blew everyone away. His mother posted a video of Samuel and it received millions of shares. She stated that Samuel has been on channels 4, 5, and 9, "Is this a Great State or What" and the Jennifer Hudson show to just name a few. She stated that Samuel has a fascination with birds and can do several bird calls. Samuel performed several and he was amazing. Next, the board recognized the CHS Softball team for being named the 6A State Fast Pitch Softball Academic State Champions and then the CHS drama students for winning their 18th State One Act Play State Championship. All students were presented a certificate from Jason, Ross, school board president.

NPI Principal, Misti Tye, stated that they have an incredible relationship with Grace Church Mrs. Tye gave examples of some of the many generous things that Grace Church does for NPI. Mrs. Tye presented members from Grace Church with a certificate of appreciation.

Superintendent Reid gave the following report:

• Superintendent Reid expressed his appreciate to NPI Principal, Misti Tye, and her staff for hosting our board meeting.
• Congratulations again to each of our groups recognized at tonight's board meeting. I'd also like to congratulate the CHS Football team for winning the 6ADivision II State Championship. This is the first state championship since 1960 in football when CHS was Class B. We will recognize the group at a later board meeting.
• We are in the final two weeks of the first semester of the school year. Students will be wrapping up academic obligations and taking nine weeks and semester tests over this time. There will also be a lot of fun activities like dress up days, snack days, elementary school parties, etc.
• We have transitioned into winter activities and sports. There are winter/holiday programs, concerts, and activities going on at many of our schools.
• Our sites are finalizing their voting for the site TOY and will have this completed either by next Friday or the first week after break.
• Our school and central office will be closed for Winter break from Monday, December 23 until we come back on Monday, January 6^th. This is professional development day for staff and students will return to class on Tuesday, January 7^th.

Director of Bond Oversight, Todd Dilbeck reported the following on bond projects. GME: Ross Group: Transformers have been swapped out and completed. Electrical and plumbing are roughed in area A (Office Area) and area B (classrooms/saferooms). Exterior waterproofing has started. Interior wall framing and door frames are completed in the office area. Masonry will start on Wednesday of this week. The buildings have been identified as GME North, GME Central and GME South. The elevator shaft concrete pour is complete. The stem wall next to the elevator shaft was poured last week. The vapor barrier for ground water is being installed today. CNP West: AC Owen: New excavation company has started shoring up the building pad for the new school. High School: Manhattan: Electrical wiring, sheetrock, metal stud work and tile continues. Painting has started on the west side first floor. Marquee pole has been set. Band Room: Manhattan: Waterproofing is completed. Masonry has started on the exterior of the building. Interior framing and duct work have started. Tennis/ROTC: Manhattan: Cutting out concrete floors for plumbing. Will start metal stud work once a roofleak has been identified. Multipurpose Building: Quad Construction: Footing for the ground level and elevator shaft will be poured this week. The north side retaining wall has been dug out. The framing of the north retaining wall will start once the last pier is set. Bill Jensen Field: Quad Construction: The existing concession stand has been demoed. The new concession stand frame and siding is completed. Masonry will start next week. Choctaw Elementary: Goldsby: The first level of blocks has been set and filled with grout. The second level has rebar set and started on the west side of the saferoom. The first coat of paint has been placed on all sheetrock areas in the remodel areas. The vestibule exterior roofing has been completed. Show Barn: The two final quotes should arrive this week. Projects completed: Softball/Baseball Locker Room, McCharen Center, Jensen Field, Westfall Parent Pickup and additional parking lot.

There were no comments from board members.

Mrs. Modisette motioned, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve transfer capacity numbers to be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve the 2024-25 accreditation status for the CNP School District. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Alsup moved, seconded by Mrs. Modisette to approve an out of state trip for CHS Wrestling to attend the 2024 Reno Tournament of Champions in Reno, Nevada on December 18-22, 2024. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Alsup moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve a policy revision to GBA - Requests for District Records. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, approved by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve a contract with Zonda Education for a Demographic Study and Attendance Zone Planning. The vote was unanimous.

Kevin Berry, Chief Financial Officer stated a couple of things are going on right now. He reported that the County Assessor is coming out and accessing all of the property damage from the tornado. He added that this will affect our ad valorem collection. Second, he stated that our auditors will be coming out this week to perform the annual district audit.

Mrs. Modisette motioned, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve encumbrances. Approved were the following: Fund 11 - #'s - 893 - 945 -$42,756.93; Fund 21 - #'s 129-136 - $23,176.41; Fund 22 - #- 61 - $4,454.84, Fund 33 - #'s 59-71 - $175,447.50; and Fund 86 - # 17 - $45,000.00. The vote was unanimous.

There was no student services report.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve a contract revJS1on with the Department of Rehabilitation Services School Work Student changing the end date from June 30, 2025 to September 30, 2025. The vote was unanimous.

Dr. JeanAnn Gaona, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Affairs reported that as of this morning, all of our federal program applications were returned for revision. We are required to submit our first claim by December 20 in order to avoid being out of compliance. Dr. Gaona stated that they are working diligently to make sure the modifications are returned in the next two days so that we can meet that deadline. She stated that the new Science and Social Studies standards were supposed to be available last Tuesday on the OSDE's website for public comment. The new Social Studies Standards are supposed to be implemented in the 2025-26 school year. As of this afternoon, neither of the sets of standards was posted. She reported that in a state Instructional Leaders Alliance that she attended last Friday, a representative from the OSDE said that the public would be able to make comments on the standards until December 20. With each passing day, the window becomes shorter. These standards will go before Oklahoma legislature at the beginning of February to be approved or not approved. She added that she will immediately notify teachers and principals when the standards are available so that our teachers and stakeholders will be able to make comments. However, our principals and teachers are doing an outstanding job of educating our students no matter the hurdles they face. You will receive copies of this month's Curriculum Corner before the end of this year. Please notice the "Best Practices" page where you will see pictures of some of the great things happening across the district related to Academics.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve the Library Weeding Logs from Choctaw High School, Griffith Meridian Elementary, Nicoma Park Intermediate and Nicoma Park Elementary. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve the consent agenda. The vote was unanimous.

At 6:38 p.m. with a motion made by Mrs. Modisette and seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler, the board entered into executive session. The vote was unanimous.

At 7:28 p.m. with a motion by Mrs. Modisette and seconded by Mr. Alsup, the board voted to return to open session. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve the following certified recommendation: Susan Epperly, effective 12/9/24. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve the following certified resignations: Andrea Brawdy, effective 11/11/24; Stephanie Grabau, effective 12/27/24; and Kevin Berry (retire), effective 6/30/24. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup, to approve the following support recommendations: Cheri Kammerzell, effective 11/11/24; Ashely Elliott, effective 12/2/24; Donald Tennsion, effective 11/25/24; Edward Zimmerman, effective 12/2/24; Stacy McCloud, effective 12/6/24; and Patricia Smith, effective 12/6/24. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve the following support resignations: Steven Ralston, effective 11/22/24; and Alissa Bert, effective 12/4/24. The vote was unanimous.

There being no further new business, at 7:30 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Modisette and seconded by Mrs. Salinas­ Dengler to adjourn. The vote was unanimous.

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