Brooklyn Cowen was hired for the Indian Education position for the 2019-2020 school year by the Henryetta Board of Education at their Sept. 9 regular meeting. Hiring for an elementary
Brooklyn Cowen was hired for the Indian Education position for the 2019-2020 school year by the Henryetta Board of Education at their Sept. 9 regular meeting.
Hiring for an elementary paraprofessional position for 2019-2020 was tabled.
Board members accepted a resignation letter from Stephanie Bear, effective Aug. 15. Bear plans to continue her college education.
Discussion was held and board members approved a raise of $1,220 for all certified teachers for the 2019-2020 school year.
A combined 24/7 Tobacco Free and Tobacco Use Prohibited Policy for 2019-2020 was reviewed. One change was added to the policy this year - the use of vaping devices on school campus was included. Board members approved the policy change.
Other agenda items approved by the school board included:
• Minutes of the Aug. 12 regular meeting;
• Encumbrances and financial reports for 2019-2020;
• Estimate of Needs totaling $9.2 million for 2019-2020;
• Re-employment of Stephen L. Smith Corp. as financial consultants for the school district for fiscal year 2019-2020;
• Renewal Insurance Policy between Beckman Company and Henryetta Public Schools Baby Daycare for 2019-2020 with an annual premium cost of $911.60;
• Title I Site Plans for 2019-2020;
• Mathematics and Science courses taught by Green Country Tech Center to count towards graduation credits for 2019-2020;
• Agreement with Municipal Accounting System for Google Classroom for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $250 per year;
• Renewal contract with Barlow Education Management Services for 2019-2020.
In the Henryetta Education Association report, thanks was given for school supplies teachers received at the start of the year.
Elementary Principal Jayme Matlock announced that everything is going great with the new school year. Henryetta Methodist Church donated school supplies to students. She said the Big Kahuna fundraiser is under way with students excited about a party bus prize. There will be a special visit to the elementary on Monday from Louie the Lightning Bug.
HS Principal Kelly Furer announced the high school was named 3A State Champions with the most blood donated during the recent year in the entire state. High school enrollment is up to 328 this year, 13 more students than last year. Furer said Psychology is being offered to students this year and there has been a “huge interest” in PASA.
“Student behavior is much improved this year,” Furer said. “School spirit and pride are coming back!”
In the maintenance director’s report, lots of work has been performed on the air conditioning units and keeping classrooms cool. Work continues on the new gym with all the tile being removed as well as the seats.
FFA and 4-H students who recently competed in fairs visited briefly with school board members about placings they received.
Alan Kerby, School Trauma Kit organizer and certified Stop The Bleed instructor, presented an update regarding teacher training throughout the county. He also recommended that small emergency kits should be installed in every school bus.
School board members in attendance were David Bullard, Misty Sweeney, Pam Bealko and James Williams. Supt. Dwayne Noble was also present.