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MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1972
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 89 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY,
OKLAHOMA, MET IN A REGULAR MEETING IN THE HOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1972, AT 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Others present:
ABSENT:
William F. Lott, President Foster Estes, Vice President C. B. McCray, Member Stanley B. Niles, Member
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Melvin P. Rogers, Member
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Bill Lillard, Superintendent; Hugh B. Ginn, Clerk; George H. C. Green,j
Treasurer; Stan Harrison, Kenneth Moak, Auditors; Central Office staff members, representatives from patron and professional groups and news media; and other interested persons. (Rosters on file in office of the Clerk.) Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lott, and Mr. McCray gave the invocation.
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All the guests present were welcomed by Mr. Lott.
I Guests Welcomed
Roll call established that four of the five members were present.
I | Roll Call i
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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A motion was made by Dr. Niles and seconded by Mr. McCray to approve .minutes of | R.#l December 16, December 21, and December 22,. 1971> as presented. All members voted "Aye"! Minutes Approved on roll call. â– \
LEGAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS Dr. Lillard stated that Mr. Johnson was absent due to illness and did not have anything to report.
Attorney's Repor
Mir. Stan Harrison reported for the firm of Hurst, Thomas and Company; and.Mr. Kenneth Moak reported for the firm of Moak, Hunsaker and Rouse. Each made a routine report, and Mr. Moak stated that he and his accountants are working with the Administration, making a study of the cash position and the income of the Central Food Service Department. An early recommendation may be expected from the Administration regarding this matter.
Auditors1 Report
A routine financial report was given by Mr. Green.
Treasurer's Report
(Copy on file in Clerk's office.)
Motion was made by Mr. McCray and seconded by Mr. Estes to accept the reports as presented. Motion carried unanimously on roll call.
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Reports Approved
SUPERINTENDENT'S- REPORT .
It was moved by Dr. Niles and seconded by Mr. Estes to direct Thelma Jones to attend the American Library Association Mid-winter Meeting/ Chicago, Illinois, January 23-29, 1972. All members voted "Aye" on roll call.
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Professional Tri; Approved
Dr. Lillard made remarks regarding the following:
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Fires in Elementary Schools - Monroe and Mark Twain
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Closing of School in Bad Weather
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School Board Elections and Installation of New Board Members
The Superintendent reported regarding recent fires at Monroe and Mark Twain elementary schools. He stated that we are working with the insurance adjuster. Our Maintenance Department is restoring these buildings to their original condition. Neither the schools' pupils nor staffs have been inconvenienced by these fires.
Mr. Estes expressed appreciation for the excellent job being done by the Security Department and asked to be given reports from that department. Dr. Lillard remarked of the prearranged code system, notification to the news media if school is not conducted because of inclement weather. He added, however, that the final responsibility should rest with the parents, to make the decision regarding their child attending school. I
The Superintendent mentioned the upcoming elections scheduled for January 4 and January 25, 1972. He admonished everyone, all who are eligible, to vote. Installation’ of new Board members and the new organization of the Board will be held at the first Board meeting in February, 1972.
Information to the Board