Harding Charter Preparatory School District
Minutes
Regular Governance Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
District Office
12600 N. Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK, 73131
Directors Present
Brent Bushey, Conner Mulvaney, Lisa Miller, Rachel Durham, Taylor Cornelson, Tiffany Ellis, Tyler Stroud
Directors Absent
Angela Parker, Jorge Chavez, Michelle Hudson, Sacha Almanza
Ex Officio Members Present
Judy Luster, Lou Falsetti
Non Voting Members Present
Judy Luster, Lou Falsetti
Guests Present
Jami West, Joe Hughes, Pat McKinstry, Rachel Dowell, Steven Stefanick
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Lisa Miller called a meeting of the board of directors of Harding Charter Preparatory School District to order on Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
II. Recognitions
A.
Teacher of the Month - Derek Donwerth, Jennette McFarland, and Pam Lehman.
B.
Recognition of Principal West and Staff for excellence on the 2024-2025 Oklahoma State Report Card.
The board members were all in agreeance that Ms. West and her staff have done a outstanding
job on serving the students at Harding Charter Prep Middle School. This shows by their Oklahoma State Report Card grade.
C.
Recognition of Principal Hughes and Staff for excellence on the 2024-2025 Oklahoma State Report Card.
The board members were all in agreeance the Mr. Hughes has done a outstanding job on
serving the students at Harding Charter Prep High School. This shows in their Oklahoma State
Report Card grade. Mr. Mulvaney also noted that Mr. Hughes and Rachel Dowell have really done some quality work on helping the students out at the High School.
III. Committee Reports
A.
Executive Committee
Ms. Miller stated that she has sent out a matrix to individual board members on the committee and is waiting for those to be returned.
B.
Finance Committee
The finance committee did not meet this month.
C.
Academic Committee
The academic committee did not meet this month.
D.
Academic Committee
The academic committee did not meet this month.
E.
Superintendent Evaluation
The Superintendent committee meet and have established goals for the Superintendent.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Regular Governance Board Minutes 12/09/2025
Mr. Mulvaney asked to pulled out for discussion items D, I, J, K, M and O.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Governance Board Meeting on 12-09-25.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
HCP Personnel Report
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the HCP Personnel Report.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Purchase Order Changes Report
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Purchase Order Change Report.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Monthly Financial Report
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Monthly Financial Report.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
General Fund Purchase Orders (130-135)
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to General Fund Purchase Orders (130-135).
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Building Fund Purchase Orders (no new purchase orders)
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Building Fund Purchase Orders (no new purchase orders).
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Gift Fund Purchase Orders (76-80)
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Gift Fund Purchase Orders (76-80).
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Monthly Credit Card Statement
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Monthly Credit Card Statement.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Charter School Program Grant Update
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Charter School Program Grant Update.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Quote from The Plumber OKC for elementary school bottle fillers for a total amount of $12,600.00.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from The Plumber OKC for elementary school bottle fillers for a total amount of $12,600.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
Quote from KI Furniture for early childhood furniture in the amount of $40,270.02.00
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from KI Furniture for early childhood furniture in the amount of $40,270.02.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
L.
Quote from Interior Connections, LLC for early childhood furniture delivery and installation in the amount of $3,850.00
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the Interior Connections, LLC for early childhood furniture delivery and installation in the amount of $3,850.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
M.
Quote from KI Furniture for elementary school library furniture in the amount of $36,132.91.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from KI for elementary school library furniture in the amount of $36,132.91.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
N.
Quote from Interior Connections, LLC for elementary school library furniture delivery and installation in the amount of $3,600.00
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Interior Connections, LLC for elementary school library furniture delivery and installation in the amount of $3,600.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
O.
Quote from Scholastic for elementary school library novels in the amount of $15,036.08.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Scholastic for elementary school library novels in the amount of $15,036.08.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
P.
Quote from Wenger Corporation for absorber wall panels at the elementary school in the amount of $4,004.33.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Wenger Corporation for absorber wall panels at the elementary school in the amount of $4,004.33.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Q.
Quote from Didax for math manipulative kits at the elementary school in the amount of $2,764.50.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Didax for math manipulative kits at the elementary school in the amount of $2,764.50.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
R.
Quote from Learning Without Tears for handwriting curriculum at the elementary school in the amount of $3,339.80.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Learning Without Tears for handwriting curriculum a the elementary school in the amount of $3,339.80.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
S.
Quote from Oklahoma Copier Solution for the purchase of a copier machine for the early childhood center in the amount of $6,500.00.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Oklahoma Copier Solution for the purchase of a copier machine for the early childhood center in the amount of $6,500.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
T.
Quote from Cengage Learning for Big Ideas math curriculum at the elementary school in the amount of $8.181.00.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Cengage Learning for Big Ideas math curriculum at the elementary school in the amount of $8,181.00.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
U.
Quote from Lakeshore for 3rd and 4th grade consumables at the elementary school in the amount of $13,050.14.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Lakeshore for 3rd and 4th grade consumables at the elementary school in the amount of $13,50.14.
Tyler Stroud seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V.
Quote from Quo Vadimus for classroom student headsets elementary school in the amount of $3,447.36.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Qua Vadimus for classroom student headsets elementary school in the amount of $3,447.36.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
W.
Quote from SchoolOutfitters for interior floor mats at the elementary school in the amount of $4,189.55.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from SchoolOutfitters for interior floor mats a the elementary school in the amount of $4,189.55.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
X.
Quote from Apptegy for new website, mobile application, alert system, and newsletter templates for $4,866.67 in FY26 and $14,730.00 in FY27.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the quote from Apptegy for new website, mobile application, alert system, and newsletter templates for $4,866.67 in FY26 and $14,730.00 in FY 27.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Y.
Change Order Requests from Infinity Restoration and Construction for site plans for early childhood center and parking lot for elementary school.
Taylor Cornelson made a motion to approve the change order request from Infinity Restoration and Construction for site plans for early childhood center and parking lot for elementary school.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent Report
See Attachment.
VI. Informational Items
A.
Winter 2025 Map Growth Report
This item was tabled until further notice.
VII. Action Items
A.
Discussion and action on adopting the 2026-2027 Academic and Staff Calendar.
Conner Mulvaney made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Academic and Staff Calendar.
Tiffany Ellis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Discussion and action on agreement with Western Governors University and Oklahoma Public School Resource Center for Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (TAP)
Conner Mulvaney made a motion to approve the agreement with Western Governors University and Oklahoma Public School Resource Center for Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (TAP).
Brent Bushey seconded the motion.
Mr. Mulvaney ask if Oklahoma had to follow the laws of Utah. Also, does the college have to follow the FERPA rules for Oklahoma.
C.
Discussion and action on approving Steven Stefanick, Pat McKinstry, and Judy Luster as fund advisors for the Independence Charter Middle School Endowment Fund.
Brent Bushey made a motion to approve for Steven Stefanick, Pat McKinstry and Judy Luster as fund advisors for the Independence Charter Middle School Endowment Fund.
Conner Mulvaney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion and action on moving Money Market account into Fund 81 and giving authority to the superintendent to use such funds for the purpose of supporting athletic programs through the branding changes.
Brent Bushey made a motion to approve the moving of the Money Market account into Fund 81 and giving the authority to the superintendent to use such funds for the purpose of supporting athletic programs through the branding changes.
Taylor Cornelson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Discussion and action on giving authority to Superintendent to spend no more than $550,000.00 total for the elementary school renovation projects (early childhood center, parking lot, and gym HVAC) in coordination with the landlord, KLS Leasing II, and provide documentation of all change orders at each monthly board meeting.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions pursuant to 25 O.S.§, 307 (B)(1) and (3) for the purpose of discussing:
Conner Mulvaney made a motion to move into executive session at 7:24pm.
Brent Bushey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Action on Executive Session
A.
Action, if any, concerning executive session items.
Conner Mulvaney made a motion to move into executive session at 7:42pm.
Brent Bushey seconded the motion.
The board moved out of executive session at 8:01pm.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Luster
Mr. Stefanick thanked all the teachers of the month for all their hard work on servicing students.