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News
May 15, 2019
Duncan gives board resignation

Henryetta Board of Education member Jeanie Duncan gave her resignation to board members during the monthly meeting on May 13. Duncan has been a board member for the past four

Henryetta Board of Education member Jeanie Duncan gave her resignation to board members during the monthly meeting on May 13.

Duncan has been a board member for the past four years. She was presented with a plaque in honor of her dedication to the school by board president James Williams during the meeting.

Board members approved her resignation and gave her well wishes. Duncan said her goodbyes and left the meeting.

Henryetta Elementary Special Education teacher, Tarra Christy, also gave her resignation, effective May 17. She has been employed at the school for the past four years.

In new business, Superintendent Dwayne Noble read a resignation letter from Taci Sims, 3rd grade teacher. The resignation was accepted.

Board members hired Sarah Duncan as a 1st grade elementary teacher for the 2019-2020 school year.

Other agenda items approved by the board included:

• Minutes of the April 8 regular board meeting.

• Minutes of the May 9 special board meeting.

• Request for state aid and/or federal funds for the school General Fund Supplement 307 forms for the 2018-2019 school year (for operating expenses).

• Encumbrances and financial reports for 2018-2019.

• Application for Temporary Appropriations for the 2019-2020 school year. Supt. Noble said this is estimated to be around $8 million that will be received from the State of Oklahoma for next year.

• Renewal Agreements with Barlow Education for management services, Clearwater Enterprises for natural gas supplier, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Jenkins & Associates for treasurer and payroll services, OSSBA Employment Services Program and OSSBA for membership renewal for the 2019-2020 school year.

New Henryetta football coach, Lance Beck, discussed upcoming fundraisers that will be hosted by the football team including a car and bike show with concession and a silent auction. All funds generated will go to purchase new uniforms, equipment and other items to benefit the football team.

“I want to get the team out there in the community,” Beck said. “During fundraisers, coaches and football players will be working.”

Henryetta Board of Education members approved the adoption of a resolution for a lease/purchase agreement with Standard Capital Finance LLC for new kitchen equipment.

“There is a need to update kitchen equipment,” Supt. Noble said. “With the outdated pieces, it’s getting harder and harder to find replacements.”

All of the following faculty were rehired for the 2019-2020 school year:

Elementary – Kathy Bailey, Rachael Bourn, Ashley Burton, Ashley Corn, Felicia Dozier, Lori Enis, Lori Freeman, Harley Frye, Sandy Gaither, Cheryl Gillin, Molly Gillispie, Angela Glover, Laura Goodner, Belinda Harelson, Mataya Hares, Beatriz Hodge, Ginny Holder, Jenny Huckabay, Kelly James, Michelle Jobes, Amie Johnson, Beverly Kiehl, Erin Logan, Sherry Miller, Sally Moore, Lori Mulliniks, Pam Palmer, Collin Rogers, Leslie Smith, August Smith, Autumn Smith, Andrea Spurlock, Nicki Story, Lacresa Stout, Krystle Williams and Sheri Witham.

Middle School – Tina Berry, Monica Brown, Chris Burns, Ericka Carter, Vanessa Danker, Kalli Dodge, Brenda Dodson, Nadine Graham, Mike Hughes, Susan Kelch, Kent Lackey, Lori Mann, Michelle Mitchell, Dustin Mosco, Kirk Ruth, Kristie Stidman, Kim Taylor, Domonique Treagesser, Dorothy Walker, Christle Wells and Debbie Wion.

High School – Sami (Craig) Brake, Jeffery Chalakee, Cynthia Clark, Brittany Copeland, Cody Dawson, Tim Gillispie, Bryan Grabman, Kira Hardgrave, Gwen Harned, Gary Howk, Jill Huff, John Johnson, Darren Johnson, Alan Montgomery, Karen Osterdock, Jan Prahl, Jason Reimer, Kathy Snyder, Rusty Snyder, Tracey Sontag, Lisa South, Claudia Brownfield, Ryan Swallow, Glendale Threatt, Clayton Vaughn and Karen Willis.

In the HEA report, it was announced that delegates are looking to see positive changes with the legislature in the upcoming school year.

Dean of Students, Roger Williams, reported that end of year activities have been keeping everyone busy including testing, field trips, promotion and awards assemblies. He said that 13 students in the elementary were presented with Perfect Attendance during the year.

Athletic Director Dutch VanDenBorn gave updates on Spring sport placings for boys and girls teams. He also announced that banners will be installed in the new gym in coming weeks. As for the 2019-2020 high school football team, VanDenBorn said there were 38 kids at practice. He estimates the number of football team members to be between 55 and 60.

“I’m really looking forward to an exciting 2019-2020 school year,” VanDenBorn said.

In the Superintendent’s Report, Noble reminded board members about the transportation bond election on Sept. 10. Currently, the school spends over $40 thousand a year for repairs to buses and transportation vehicles. Noble hopes the election will pass and hopes to get numerous full-size buses, smaller 15-passenger buses and other vehicles to add to the fleet.

“I anticipate taxes won’t be raised if the bond passes,” Noble said. “The reason for this election is due to ongoing safety issues for our kids who ride daily on the buses and those who travel to other cities and towns for games or field trips.”

Board members in attendance were James Williams, David Bullard, Brandi Brown and Pam Bealko. Tammie Fairres recorded minutes of the meeting.

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