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July 8, 2024
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
BOARD ACTIONS
The Board approved the following agenda items:
Recommendation of employment of new personnel and reassignments.
Renewal of Agreement with the University of Central Oklahoma for education student experience for the 2024-2025 school year.
Renewal of Agreement with Oklahoma Building Services, Inc. (OBS) to provide custodial staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
Renewal of Agreement with Sunbelt for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Renewal Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation Services for work transition and post-secondary training for eligible students for the 2024-2025 school year.
Renewal of Agreement with Compliance Resource Group for substance abuse testing for Putnam City Schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Putnam City SOAR Schedule and Deregulation Application for the 2024-2025 school year.
Contract with the Department of Human Services for Refugee School Impact (RSI) Tutoring, Language Support, and Professional Development.
Agreement with MA+ Architecture, LLC. to provide architectural services for the exterior and interior renovation of Putnam City North.
Rates of Pay for the 2024-2025 school year.
Agreement with YMCA to operate before and after school care program for the 2024-2025 school year.
For a full list of Board meeting items and attachments, please view the full agenda on our website.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
CHARITY AVERY shared her condolences to Sue Sullivan's family. She congratulated the recent accomplishments of our Transportation Department staff. She extended her thanks to everyone who has been participating in summer activities - parents, staff members, and students. She also thanked the Board Members for their dedication and time. She encouraged everyone to be health conscious right now and to take necessary safety precautions.
JUDY MULLEN HOPPER had no comments.
JAY SHERRILL wished everyone a great summer so far.
GAIL LOPRESTO shared her thoughts, memories, and condolences regarding former Board Member Sue Sullivan's passing. She shared a memorable quote from Ms. Sullivan, "This is all for the kids," and encouraged everyone to remember Sullivan's sentiments.
Meeting Date: Monday, July 8, 2024, 5pm
Location: PC Administration Building
In Attendance: Board Members: President Gail LoPresto, Judy Mullen Hopper, Jay Sherrill, and Charity Avery;
Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes, Deputy Board Clerk Chantil Baldwin
Next meeting: Monday, July 22, 2024, 5pm
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
It’s great to be back after we celebrated our Nation’s 248th Independence Day on July 4th. When you do the math, our school district has now been in existence nearly half of the length of the time of the establishment of our country. That is kind of amazing!
We have several we would like to acknowledge and recognize tonight.
We are pleased to recognize two outstanding staff members, Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters, from our Transportation Department. They have earned the distinguished title of Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. This certification is a testament to their expertise and commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of our transportation services. Remarkably, they are 2 of the only 3 nationally certified supervisors in the state of Oklahoma. Their achievement underscores the high standards we uphold in our great District.
We celebrate Lacy Grotheer, FCCLA teacher at PC High, for her recognition at the 2024 National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington. Lacy was honored for her dedication to excellence and for completing the Advisory Academy Course Two, which supports the future of FCCLA. Her commitment to our students and her professional growth are truly commendable.
We would like to extend our congratulations to former Putnam City School Board member Becky Haliburton Gooch. Becky was recently honored by the State Chamber of Commerce with the “Excellence in Public Service Award.” This prestigious recognition highlights her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the community and state. Currently, Becky serves as the Director of Committee Staff and Policy Director to the President Pro Tempore Committee Staff Division in the Office of the President Pro Tempore with the Oklahoma Senate. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and grateful for her continued dedication to our state.
And on a very sad note, our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sue Sullivan. Sue was a longtime teacher in Putnam City and following retirement, she served several years on the School Board. Current Board President Gail LoPresto served on the Board with Sue Sullivan in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Upon hearing of her passing, Gail replied, “Never a better board member.”, which speaks so highly of her loyalty and dedication. When I returned to the District in 2013 as Superintendent, Sue Sullivan was among the first to congratulate me. She became a District Ambassador, a strong supporter and advocate of the 2014 Centennial Bond. She occasionally contacted me to let me know she was pleased with the progress being made across the District she loved so much. We appreciate her years of service to the students and entire Putnam City community.
-Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent
DISTRICT DATES & EVENTS
August 14 - First Day of School for 2024-2025
September 2 - Labor Day - No School
HAPPENING AROUND PC
Stars, Stripes, and School Spirit!
The Putnam City Schools Campus Police Department and Putnam City West High School JROTC proudly marched in the Bethany Boom Independence Day Parade, showing off our patriotic pride and community spirit!
School Supply Lists
All school supply lists are now available on our website under the Families tab.
High Schools do not have general schoolwide supply lists. Please be prepared with paper, pens/pencils, folders, and notebooks. Teachers will provide the specific supplies needed for each course via syllabi.
Moving Dirt for the New PC Centennial Center
Another School Bond project is underway with the construction of the PC Centennial Center officially beginning. The PC Centennial Center will be the home of a new community park, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts auditorium, meeting halls, School Board room, and administrative offices.
PC PROUD
Protecting and Serving Putnam City
Putnam City Campus Police Officer Parker Mauk, Officer Davon Spencer, and Officer Jake Bradley have graduated from the State of Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Basic Police Officer 16-week Academy in Ada, OK! We are thankful for their commitment to our students, staff, and PC Community.
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