Board of Education - Muskogee School District I-020

The Muskogee Public Schools Board of Education is an elected board that governs the district and is responsible for establishing policies under which the school system operates in accordance with Oklahoma and federal laws. School board members believe deeply in the mission and vision of the district and are a constant advocate for students.

Seat 1: Bobby Jefferson, Clerk
Term Ends 2026

Seat 2: Tommy Anderson, Member
Term Ends 2027

Seat 3: Larry Stewart, Member
Term Ends 2028

Seat 4: Debra Horsechief, President
Term Ends 2024

Seat 5: Danny Shiew, Vice President
Term Ends 2025

Dr. Jarod Mendenhall,
Superintendent

Dates

Pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act, meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public and take place at the Education Service Center, 202 W. Broadway, Muskogee. Unless otherwise noted, Board meetings begin 6 p.m.

2023 Meeting Dates and Times

January 17, 2023
February 21, 2023
March 21, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 16, 2023
June 20, 2023
July 18, 2023
August 8, 2023
September 12, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 14, 2023
December 12, 2023

Agendas

2024 Board Agendas

Regular Board Agenda - January

2023 Board Agendas

2022 Board Agendas

2021 Board Agendas

2020 Board Agendas

2019 Board Agendas

2018 Board Agendas

2017 Board Agendas

2016 Board Agendas

Minutes

2024 Board of Education Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Minutes January

2023 Board of Education Minutes

2022 Board of Education Minutes

2021 Board of Education Minutes

2020 Board of Education Minutes

2019 Board of Education Minutes

2018 Board of Education Minutes

2017 Board of Education Minutes

2016 Board of Education Minutes

Policy

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

Copyright Notice
101010 Introduction
101020 Philosophy
101030 Mission Statement
101040 Collective Bargaining
101050 Privacy at School

SECTION 2 – SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONS

102010 Board of Education Legal Status
102020 Board Vacancies
102030 Continuing Education for School Board Members
102040 School Board Internal Organization
102050 Board of Education Officers - President
102060 Board of Education Officers - Vice-President
102070 Board of Education Officers – Treasurer
102080 Board of Education Officers – Clerk
102090 Minutes Clerk
102100 Encumbrance Clerk
102110 School Board Meetings
102120 Board of Education Notification of Meetings
102130 Quorum Board Meeting Procedure
102140 Public Participation in Board Meetings
102150 Board of Education Executive Officer – Superintendent
102160 Board-Superintendent Relationship
102170 Term of Office and Salary of Superintendent
102180 Evaluation of the Superintendent
102190 Charter Schools
102200 Emergency Preparedness and Management
102210 Direct Deposit of Payroll

SECTION 3 – BUSINESS and AUXILIARY SERVICES

103010 Management and Investment of Funds
03020 Employee Fundraising
103030 Public Gifts to the Schools
103040 Annual Statistical/Financial Reports
103050 Surety Bonds for Superintendent and Financial Officers
103060 Activity Funds
103070 Federal Program Complaints
103080 Federal Programs
103090 School Raffles
103100 Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement
103110 Reimbursement for Cocurricular Activity Expenses
103120 Student Achievement Programs and Parent-Teacher Assoc. and Org.
103130 Auditor
103140 Purchasing and Distribution
103150 Procurement
103160 Substitute Teachers
103170 Duplicate Checks
103180 Policy on Electronic Records, Contracting and Signatures
103190 Identity Theft Prevention
103200 Telephones
103210 Transportation Management
103220 School Bus Safety Program
103230 Student Interviews and Interrogations
103240 Procurement Plan for Food Services
103250 Child Nutrition Information for Employees
103260 Child Nutrition Information for Families
103270 Food Allergies
103280 Immunizations
103290 Communicable Diseases
103300 Contagious Health Conditions
103310 Bed Bug Protocol
103320 Measles
103330 Wellness
103340 Smoking, Vaping, and the Use of Tobacco Products
103350 Custodial and Noncustodial Parental Rights
103360 School Volunteers
103370 District Wide Parental Involvement (Parents’ Bill of Rights)
103380 District Wide Parental Involvement (Title I)
103390 Review of Instructional Material
103400 Safe School Committees and Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees
103410 Interference with the Peaceful Conduct of School District Activities
103420 Sex Offenders
103430 Safety Drills
103440 Distribution of Materials
103450 Medical Marijuana, Hemp & Cannabidiol (CBD)
103460 General Fund Carryover
103470 Fund Balance Policy in Accordance with GASB Statement No. 54
103480 Capital Asset Policy
103490 Selection of a Constructional Manager
103500 Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Bonds
103510 Service of Legal Papers on School Grounds During School Hours
103520 Criminal History Affidavits for Contractors
103520 Contractor’s Criminal History Affidavit (form)

SECTION 4 – INSTRUCTION

104010 District and Tribal Community Relations
104020 Length of School Year
104030 Part-Time Enrollment
104040 Attendance/Activities
104050 Internal Activity Review Committee
104060 Academic Credit
104070 Proficiency Based Promotion
104080 Student Promotion and Retention and Student Pass/Failure of a Course
104090 Reading Sufficiency Act Testing
104100 Testing Program
104110 Report Cards
104120 Media Center Selection for Library Books and Request for Reconsideration
104130 Textbook Selection
104140 Distribution and Care of Textbooks
104150 Curriculum Development
104160 Curriculum Evaluation
104170 AIDS Prevention Education for Students
104180 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
104190 Veterans Day
104200 Classroom Visitation
104210 Observation of a Moment of Silence
104220 United States Copyright Law
104230 Chronic Absenteeism
104240 Virtual, Hybrid, and Distance Instruction

SECTION 5 – SCHOOL PROPERTY

105010 Use of School Facilities
105020 Naming of Facilities
105030 Sale of School District Surplus Property
105040 Asbestos Inspection
105050 Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
105060 Use of Buses Other Than Regular Transportation of Pupils
105070 Loaning of School Equipment
105080 Inventories
105090 Advertising in District Media and at District Facilities
105100 Policy Implementing the Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act
105110 Intellectual Property
105120 Use of Security Cameras
105130 Energy Usage – Conservation
105140 Use of Multiple Occupancy Restrooms and Changing Areas

SECTION 6 – EMPLOYEES – GENERAL

106010 HazCom Program
106020 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
106030 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
106040 Testing Employees and Applicants with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and Illegal
Chemical Substances
106050 Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Trafficking
106060 Employee Safety Assurance Program (ESAP)
106070 Workers’ Compensation
106080 Criminal Record Searches
106090 Assault and Battery Involving School District Employees
106100 Family and Medical Leave
106110 Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance
106120 Professional Conduct by Staff
106130 Campaign Activities During Regular School Day
106140 Employment of Family Members
106150 Employment References – Release of Information Regarding Employees
106160 Professional Organization Payroll Deduction
106170 Compliance With State and Federal Laws Regarding Employee Leave and
Payroll Procedures
106180 Reporting Threatening Behavior
106190 Telework During Extended School Closure or For Intermittent Use
106200 Foster Care Plan
106210 Lactation Policy

SECTION 7 – CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES

107010 Reporting Student Substance Abuse
107020 Staff Development
107030 Certified Employee Leave
107040 Sick Leave Exchange
107050 Suspension, Dismissal and Nonreemployment of Teachers
107060 Reduction in Force of Certified Teaching Personnel
107070 Resignation of Certified Personnel
107080 Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers
107090 Evaluation of Professional Staff
107100 Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Awareness Program

SECTION 8 – SUPPORT EMPLOYEES

108010 Support Personnel Leave
108020 Sick Leave Sharing Program
108030 Suspension, Demotion, Termination or Nonreemployment of Support Employees
108040 Support Employee Rules for Conduct
108050 Resignation of Support Employees
108060 Evaluation of Support Personnel
108070 Alcohol and Drug Testing for Bus Drivers
108080 Compliance With Regulations Regarding the FMCSA Clearinghouse
108090 Reduction in Force of Support Personnel

SECTION 9 – RECORDS

109010 Student Records
- Notification of Rights Under FERPA
- Directory Information Notice
109020 Document Retention
109030 Transfer and Release of Confidential Information
109040 Open Records
109050 Open Records Act Schedule of Fees

SECTION 10 – STUDENTS

110010 Student Enrollment
110020 Student Residency
110030 Student Transfers
110040 Transfers Pursuant to the Deployed Parents School Act
Application Form
110050 Student Behavior
110060 Student Suspensions
110070 Gun-Free Schools Student Suspension
110080 Student Bullying
110090 Hazing
110100 Student Possession of Dangerous Weapons
110110 Students, Drugs, and Alcohol
110120 Student Search and Seizure
110130 Locker Search and Seizure
110140 Administration of Medicine to Students
10150 Gifted Student Program
110160 Student Attendance
110170 Withdrawal from School
110180 Testing Students with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substances
110190 Extracurricular Activities Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
110200 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
110210 Student Organizations
110220 Title IX and School Sponsored Sports
110230 Health for Student Athletes
110240 Emergency Medical Services At District Athletic Events and Activities
110250 Athletic Events Broadcasting and Streaming Rights
10260 Conduct at Student Performances
110270 Student Diabetes Care and Management
110280 Graduation Requirements
110290 Enrollment Policy for Muskogee High School Seniors
110300 Concurrent Enrollment
110310 Attire for Graduation Ceremonies
110320 Suicide Awareness, Training, and Prevention
110330 ASVAB Testing and Student Access to Military Recruiters
110340 Transgender and Nonbinary Student Records
110350 Student Mental Health Crisis Protocol
110360 Mental Health Accommodations
110370 Resource Information on Student Identification Cards
110380 Save Women’s Sports and Declaration Form

SECTION 11 – DISCRIMINATION

111010 Nondiscrimination
111020 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
111030 Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing and Resolving Discrimination Complaints
111040 Transgender Individuals
111050 Disability Accommodations
111060 Service Animals

SECTION 12 – TECHNOLOGY

112010 Internet and Technology Safety and Provider Verification Form
112020 Acceptable Use of Internet and Electronic and Digital Communications Devices
Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety Fact Sheet
112030 Prohibited Use of District Issued Technology Equipment
112040 Personal Wireless Devices and Electronic Accounts
112050 Virtual Online School (FERPA)
112060 Supplemental Online Course Procedures
112070 Acceptable Use of File Sharing Technology
112080 Social Media and Social Networking
112090 Cybersecurity

SECTION 13 – SPECIAL EDUCATION

113010 Child Find
113020 Including Students with Disabilities in Districtwide Assessments
113030 Educational Services for Students Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA
113040 Disciplinary Removal of Children with Disabilities
113050 Extended School Year
113060 Parent Revocation of Consent for Services
113070 Physical Restraint of Students with Disabilities
113080 Seclusion of Students with Disabilities
113090 Disproportionality
113100 Direct Threat

2022-23 Effectiveness Reports

September 2022 - Assessments - Presentation (.pdf)
October 2022 - Dropout Report - Presentation (.pdf)
November 2022 - Operations - Presentation (.pdf)
December 2022 - Finance - Presentation (.pdf)
January 2023 - Strategic Plan - Presentation (.pdf)
February 2023 - Human Resources - Presentation (.pdf)
March 2023 - Child Nutrition - Presentation (.pdf)

2021-22 Effectiveness Reports

March 2022 - Child Nutrition Services - Presentation
February 2022 - Transportation - Presentation
December 2021 - Operations - Presentation
November 2021 - Human Resources - Presentation
October 2021 - Student Services - Presentation
September 2021 - Dropout Report - Presentation

Direct all inquiries for the Muskogee Public Schools Board of Education to Carla Cooper at carla.cooper@roughers.net or (918) 684-3700.

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