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Board approves consent agenda, construction amendments, new course and multiple purchases
Summary
At a Deer Creek Board of Education meeting, trustees approved the consent agenda and a series of contract amendments, course additions and textbook/equipment purchases; policy IKE was amended after a 3–1 vote.
Deer Creek Board of Education members approved a consent agenda and several contract and procurement items during a regularly scheduled meeting. The board voted to approve guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendments for the fourth‑ and fifth‑grade remodel, added a new high‑school elective, approved textbook and technology purchases, and amended board policy IKE on student retention and promotion.
The consent agenda (items E‑1 through E‑8) passed by roll call vote with Board Member Lay, Board Member Gibbs, Board Member Adamson and Board Member Green voting yes. The board then voted to approve GMP Amendments No. 10 and No. 11 to the Willowbrook construction management contract for the Deer Creek fourth‑and‑fifth‑grade bond remodel and approved several textbook and technology quotes paid from the indicated funds.
On course offerings, the board approved adding Street Law to the Deer Creek High School course guide. The high‑school course will be scheduled and configured by administration; the board discussed reserving specialty courses for upperclassmen but left scheduling details to administrators.
The board approved textbook and curriculum purchases recommended by staff: a $125,120 quote from Code HS for a six‑year computer coding program, a $58,968 quote from Quaver Music for music curriculum, and a $19,032.60 quote from BE Publishing for Google Suite instructional materials. Trustees also approved a $26,581.89 purchase from Chickasaw Telecom to complete a network equipment refresh; bond funds will cover that purchase.
Board policy IKE (retention, promotion and placement of students) was amended after discussion clarifying that the district’s promotion/retention decisions stand for the school year if a family withdraws midyear and later returns. The policy change passed 3–1, with Board Member Green recorded as the lone dissent.
Routine personnel recommendations listed on the personnel schedule were approved and the board approved continuing the superintendent’s contract as presented. The meeting adjourned after a routine motion.
