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used for proof of identity for voting purposes shall substantially conform to the name on the voter registration record. Miner also urged voters to take their Voter Identification Cards to the polls with them. "That Voter Identification Card is like an insurance policy," Miner said. "If we in the election system have made any errors, you can vote on the strength of that Voter ID Card." Miner went on to say that the voter identification card must show the voter to be registered in the precinct, and that the voter must fill out a voter registration application form, sign an affidavit, and turn in the voter identification card. "After the election, we will mail a new voter card to the person." Miner said that voters who want to be processed quickly should vote during mid-morning or mid-afternoon, as those are the two slowest periods for voting during the day. "Anyone who is eligible and at the polling place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday will be entitled to vote," she added.

The Pawnee (Okla.) CHIEF

Regular Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 1, 2013 Pawnee High School Media Room 615 Denver Street, Pawnee OK 74058 7:00 p.m. Tentative Agenda A. Open meeting and roll call. B. Review and approval of March 4, 2013, minutes. C. Public Addresses the Board Anyone wishing to offer information on any item on the agenda may do so at this time. This is limited to items listed on the agenda. D. Letters: Open, discuss, and vote on matters enclosed. E. Unfinished Business 1. Discussion with Lambert Construction to explain fee schedule 2. Discussion and vote to select Lambert Construction of Stillwater, Oklahoma, as the Construction Manager at Risk F. Business 1. Review and possible vote to rehire probationary teachers. 2. Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $300,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds of this School District, voted and approved on August 28, 2012; and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds. 3. Discussion and vote to renew agreement with OKTLE for the 2013-2014 school year. 4. Discussion and vote to approve the OAM (Other Academic Measures) Portion of TLE (Teacher-Leader Effectiveness). 5. Discussion and vote to approve the 504 policy. 6. Discussion and vote to change middle school/high school math curriculum. 7. Discussion and vote to approve open transfers. 8. Review of the annual dropout report. 9. Review of the annual student college remediation report. 10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the PTO's request to sell decals as a fundraiser. 11. Discussion and vote to approve or disapprove Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2013-14. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2013-14 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services. 12. Discussion and vote to accept resignation letter from Ericka Hamilton. G. Financial Report and Claims 1. Report on collections and status of building and general funds. 2. Review collections and expenditures from the activity fund. Vote to approve the activity fund report. 3. Vote to approve purchase order encumbrances and vote to approve claims from the general and building funds. H. School Reports 1. Ms. Kuhn 2. Mrs. Womack 3. Mr. Miller 4. Mr. Williams I. New Business (Items not known when the agenda was published.) In accordance with OK STAT. tit. 25, Section 311 (A)(9) this is limited to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting this agenda. J. Report from members. (General statements by the Board of Education Members.) K. Adjournment

Community Calendar
Friday, March 29

Pawnee Nation Employees Club Easter Egg Hunt, Tribal Reserve, 4 p.m. Everyone Welcome Cheerleading Try-outs, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 30

Lion's Club 84th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, PB Ranch

Sunday, March 31

EASTER Sunrise Services at PB Ranch, 6:30 a.m.

March 29 - April 7

City Wide Spring Clean-Up

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tion Board in the county of the voter's residence (5) A United States passport (6)A United States military identification (7) Any other document issued by the state of Oklahoma, the United States government, or a federally recognized tribal government which includes the person's name, a photograph of the person and an expiration date that is later than election day. The name on a document used for proof of identity for voting purposes shall substantially conform to the name on the voter registration record. "In-person absentee voters will complete an application form when they arrive at the office. They are not required to state a reason for voting in-person absentee." Miner said. "They are required to swear that they have not voted a regular mail absentee ballot and that they will not vote at their polling places on election day." According to Miner, the Absentee Voting Board will verify the voter's registration information, then will issue the correct ballots. The voter will mark them in the privacy of a voting booth and insert them into a voting device. "It is very much like voting at a precinct polling place," said Miner. For more information, contact the County Election Board office located at 500 Harrison Street, Courthouse Room 101. The telephone number is 918-762-2125.

Not too late to vote by absentee

Registered voters in Pawnee County who want to vote by absentee ballot in next Tuesday's Municipal Election, City of Cleveland and Town of Jennings, and Special Election, Woodland School District, have missed the deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to them, County Election Board Secretary Tonda Miner said today. "They aren't out of luck, however," Miner said. Registered voters who want to vote absentee still can receive and cast a ballot by going to the County Election Board office on Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1. A two-member, bipartisan Absentee Voting Board will be on duty from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday to assist absentee voters. Each person appearing to vote at the in-person absentee polling place will need to provide proof of identity. Documents that may be used for "Proof of Identity" for voting purposes shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: (1) A valid Oklahoma driver license (2) A valid Oklahoma state identification card (3) A voter identification card issued by the County Election Board in the county of the voter's residence (4) A temporary voter identification document issued by the County Elec-

Physically incapacitated voters can vote in election

Registered voters in Pawnee County who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday won't have to miss the Special Election, Woodland School District, County Election Board Secretary Tonda L. Miner said today. Miner said state law permits registered voters who will be unable to go to the polls because they became incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, to vote on an emergency basis. "Physical incapacitation" includes a variety of conditions---injury, illness, childbirth---that prevent a person from voting in person at the polls on election day. "If you think that you or someone you know fits into this category, contact the County Election Board office at 762-2125 as soon as possible for more information," Miner said.

Polls open 7 to 7 on April 2

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 for the Special Election, Woodland School District. Tonda L. Miner, Secretary of the Pawnee County Election Board, offered voters some tips on how to make their

votes count. Miner said that a valid marking---a filled-in box--is shown on posters at the polling place and inside the voting booths. If voters make mistakes marking their ballots, Miner said they should not try to correct those errors. Instead, voters should return the spoiled ballot to the Precinct Officials, who will destroy it and issue a new ballot to the voter. Each person appearing

to vote at the precinct polling place on election day will have to provide proof of identity. Documents that may be used for "Proof of Identity" for voting purposes shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: (1) A valid Oklahoma diver license (2) A valid Oklahoma state identification card (3) A voter identification card issued by the County Election Board in the county of the voter's residence (4) A temporary voter identification document issued by the County Election Board in the county of the voter's residence (5) A United States Passport (6)A United States military identification (7) Any other document issued by the state of Oklahoma, the United States government, or a federally recognized tribal government which includes the person's name, a photograph of the person and an expiration date that is later than election day. The name on a document

Nominations open for 5th AARP Indian Elder honors

Recognizing the important impact Indian elders have on the fabric of the state, AARP Oklahoma will once celebrate Indian elders at its Fifth Annual Indian Elder Honors. The association has announced it is accepting nominations for the Fifth Annual AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors now through June 30. Nominations can be made online at: www.aarp.org/ok or by mail. "Every year, AARP brings together members from all Oklahoma tribes and nations for a celebration honoring Indian Elders in a spirit of peace and harmony," said AARP Volunteer Tee Edwards, a member of the Chickasaw nation. "It's an amazing night when AARP connects us to people with the same shared interest and we celebrate our elders." Among last year's honorees was a 100-year old Comanche finger-weaving artist, the last surviving son of Oklahoma great Jim Thorpe, educators, ministers and dancers. "This event is all about celebrating the extraordinary contribution Indian elders - many of whom have never been recognized before - have had on their families and the people around them." Edwards said. "We work very hard to have at least one person from each of the 39 Oklahoma tribes and nations honored every year." All nominees must be an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Oklahoma tribe or nation and must be living. Those wishing to submit a nomination can mail an essay detailing how the nominee has impacted their tribe or community, along with a non-returnable photo, to AARP Indian Elder Honors, 126 N. Bryant, Edmond, OK, 73012. Nominations can also be submitted online by visiting www.aarp.org/ok Deadline for nomination is June 30th. For more information about the AARP Indian Elder Honors, contact Mashell Sourjohn at 405-715-4474. Those selected will be honored at the 5th Annual AARP Indian Elder Honors which will be held in October.

March rain total up to .63-inch

Pawnee's official weather watcher, Alford Majors, reports that Pawnee has received .63-inch of moisture for the month.Average moisture is 2.85-inches. Majors reported that .13-inch was measured on March 11, followed by .22-inch on March 22 and .15-inch on March 24.

Spring Clean-Up Week!

Friday, March 29, 2013, the students of Pawnee Public Schools will be picking up trash throughout the town. Saturday, April 6, 2013, volunteers will be collecting large items for people who are unable to do so themselves. Our clean-up will continue through Sunday, April 7, 2013. Dumpsters will be located on the north side of the armory. We ask our local citizens to provide proof of residence (ex. utility bill) for no charge, or pay $20.00 for out of town residents. If you would like to help with the community clean up efforts by providing trucks, trailers, or man power please contact City Hall at 918 762-2658.

NOTICE: Council Seats

The Pawnee City Council seeks interested applicants for open Council seats in Ward 1 (which extends roughly from the south city limits to the Highway 18 Bridge, east of 3rd Street) and Ward 4 (which extends roughly from the south city limits to Harrison, between 3rd Street and 6th Street). Detailed ward maps are available at City Hall. Council applicants must meet eligibility requirements and apply in writing to Pawnee City Hall by noon, March 28. City Council may then appoint members from the pool of interested applicants. Questions? Call 918762-2658.

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