Cindy Allen

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and approvals on various topics. The yearly remediation report was presented by Altus High School Principal Kathy Darby. The board approved the consent agenda, which included monthly budget reports, agreements with Davidson Speech Therapy and Precision Testing Laboratories, out-of-state trip requests, an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines, an MOU between AAFB and APS for Active Shooter Support to Rivers Elementary, a job description for a speech-language facilitator, and an agreement with CCOSA District Level Services. The board also approved the 2025-2026 Certified, Support, and Extra-Duty Salary Schedules and appointed officers required by the OSDE. Additionally, child nutrition contract bids were approved, OSIG was approved as the 2025-2026 insurance provider, and the Altus Public Schools Extended Day program was approved for the 25-26 school year with no changes. The board also approved the yearly contract with Kellogg & Sovereign to manage the District's E-rate funding and surplus items from Altus Intermediate School and the District Special Education Department. Various personnel resignations, reassignments, and new hires were also approved.

The proceedings included recognition of January as Board Member Appreciation Month and the honoring of the 2026 Altus Teacher of the Year, Jaime Reyna, along with all site Teachers of the Year. The consent agenda was approved, covering budget reports, MAPSII Funds reports, and the updated 2025-2026 extra-duty pay scale. The board entered executive session to discuss the superintendent's ongoing evaluation. A presentation was given regarding the 2024-2025 district audit, noting minor findings related to inventory tracking, cash count signatures, and Davis-Bacon Act compliance. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and approving new hires across various positions. A representative from Altus Air Force Base expressed thanks and mentioned an upcoming incentive flight.

The meeting included recognition of high school students for All-State Choir honors. The annual dropout report was presented. The consent agenda was approved, covering budget reports, activity fundraisers, out-of-state trips, use-of-facilities agreements, MAPS II reports, and an MOU with Southwest Community Action. A revision to Board Policy 700.040 was approved, giving full credit for concurrent classes, except for English Comp I and II. The board approved out-of-state trips for staff to attend conferences. An update from Altus Air Force Base was given. Information on the upcoming board election was shared. Several personnel actions were approved.

The board meeting proceedings covered several significant areas. An update was provided on the recognition of students selected to the SWOBA All-Region band, with specific recognition for 7th through 12th-grade participants. A capital projects update detailed ongoing construction at Rivers Elementary and the receipt of bids for the Kiwanis Park project. An update on potential grant funding opportunities was also presented. The consent agenda, approved by a single vote, included budget reports, activity fundraisers, an out-of-state trip request, and various agreements and lease documents. The board revised Policy 100.295 regarding the Open Records Act. Key personnel actions included the approval of administrators, directors, and managers for the 2026-27 school year, approval of the Red River Credit Bulldog Check Card donation agreement, and approval of a new adjunct teacher. Several retirements, resignations (certified and support staff), and one reassignment with a salary change were noted in the Personnel section.

The Board appointed Renee Long to Altus Board of Education seat #4. The Superintendent's Report reminded attendees of the filing dates for Altus Board of Education seats #1 and #4. Cross Country Coach Jaime Reyna introduced Cross Country State Qualifier, Samara Stevens, and Lady Bulldog Volleyball Coach Robert Garrison introduced his state-qualifying team. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included budget reports, the 2025 All-Star Olympics date, the 125 Plan, Activity Fundraisers, Out-of-State Trips, MAPS II reports, and a land lease with Margie Van Oostrum, as well as MOUs with OU pre-ET and Hearts with Hope LLC. Members of the Board and Superintendent Worbes entered into executive session to discuss the superintendent's ongoing evaluation. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar and Altus Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor was approved to attend the National Association of Agricultural Educators Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in December. The Board approved Altus Public Schools to formally notify the Oklahoma State Department of Education of adjunct teachers. The Board also addressed personnel resignations and new hires.