Bonnie Knape

The meeting addressed several key operational and personnel matters. The Consent Agenda, which included approval of previous minutes from December 9, 2025, budget/encumbrance reports, activity reports, resignations, and contract approvals, was approved. Key discussions involved proposed executive sessions to discuss the employment of one non-certified person and the evaluation, contract modification, and employment status of the Superintendent. The board subsequently moved to employ specified personnel for the 2025-2026 school year. A motion was passed to modify the Superintendent's contract, renewing his three-year term starting July 1, 2026, including a $6,000 salary increase and a $7,500 bonus for the current fiscal year. Superintendent's Report noted progress on the elementary safe room and high school building construction. The board requested a line item for Admin Office Staff Evaluations on the next agenda.

The meeting included reports from principals and program directors. The audit report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was presented and approved. The board discussed the employment of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year but did not convene in executive session. The board then voted to hire four non-certified personnel. Updates were provided on the construction progress of new buildings, and the Senior Citizen Dinner was announced.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the consent agenda items, the 2025-2026 budget, a public hearing to discuss the school's Impact Aid program with tribal officials and parents of Indian children, and Indian Policies and Procedures. The Superintendent's Report covered faculty stipends, and there were no board comments.

The meeting included discussions regarding the dropout report, approval of regular board meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year, and a resolution for an election of the Kingston Board of Education Member, Seat #1. An easement for electrical services was approved for OG&E. The board discussed standards of performance and conduct for teachers, student conduct, flags, records investigation, termination of employment for teachers, reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect, maternity leave regulations, teacher termination procedures, support personnel suspension termination, student transfers for children of active duty, and administering medication to students. The board also discussed the employment of personnel for the 2025-2026 school year and the superintendent reported on dirt work happening on new building sites. The board also commented on the need to have a service award for students who volunteer.

The board addressed several items, including federal funding allocations, engaging Stephen L. Smith Corp. as financial consultants, and approving the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs. They also discussed the employment of personnel and adjunct applications, and approved the hiring of two non-certified personnel and an adjunct for Ready & Language Arts. The Superintendent reported on the commencement of dirt and construction work for new campus projects. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved various consent agenda items, including budget encumbrances, activity reports, staff and student travel, resignations, service contracts, lease agreements, policies, student discipline, transfers for special education students, and child find.