Cherokee Public Schools

The board meeting agenda includes principal's reports, consideration of the OSSBA's Superintendent Evaluation Program, a vote on surplussing old math textbooks, a superintendent's report, and time allocated for new business.

The board meeting will include swearing in a new member, reorganization, recognition of Cherokee FFA members, and approval of a consent agenda including minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting, financial reports, a resignation, and fundraisers. Key actions will involve appointing an acting president and/or clerk, determining maturities and setting a date for the sale of $750,000 building bonds, and potentially discussing and voting on the employment of certified and support personnel for the 2025-2026 school year. Other agenda items include principal and superintendent reports, approval of an audit contract with S & B Associates, PLLC, and approval of district class size capacity numbers.

The meeting will include public comment, approval of a consent agenda (including minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting and financial reports), principal's reports, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The board will vote on the employment of Kaci Mead and Justin Schanbacher, as well as review dropout and college remediation reports. The superintendent's report and new business will also be addressed.

The board meeting will include the presentation of the FY24 District Financial Audit by S&B CPA's & Associates, PLLC, followed by a vote on its approval. Principal's reports will be presented. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, financial reports, and student travel. An executive session will be held to discuss the employment of principals and support personnel for the 2025-2026 school year, followed by votes on their employment. Annual contracts will be reviewed and voted upon, including those for ADP (financial software), OKTLE and SEES, and Barlow Educational Management Services. The board will also vote on an updated Parental Involvement Policy, a proposal for new copy machines, and the surplussing of various outdated devices. Finally, the Superintendent's report and any new business will be addressed.

The meeting will include presentations from FCCLA, consideration of bids for new vehicles, discussion of a cardiac arrest response plan, approval of math and science courses from the Career Technology Center, and decisions on adjunct teaching status for the upcoming school year. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel matters, including salaries and contracts. The meeting will also include a discussion and vote on employing a library assistant and other new business items.