The board meeting involved comprehensive financial and operational approvals for the 2026-2027 school year, covering certified staff salary scales, stipend pay, and increased compensation for substitute teachers. Key administrative actions included the approval of district handbooks, policy revisions regarding bullying, and the adoption of the Cardiac Response Plan. The board authorized multiple contracts and funding agreements, such as the SFE contract, acceptance of the Dart Grant, and participation in STEM funding initiatives. Operational business included reviewing encumbrance orders, managing investment reports, appointing authorized representatives for federal projects, and determining surplus items. Personnel matters, including hiring, contract changes, and resignations, were addressed following an executive session.
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Ada Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda covers a broad range of district operations, including the approval of encumbrance orders for multiple funds and the setting of salary and benefits scales for certified staff. Key topics involve adjusting substitute teacher pay rates, adopting district handbooks, and establishing professional development and required training plans. The board will address the authorization of federal project applications, the appointment of a purchasing agent, and the review of various contracts with community service and food service providers. Additionally, the meeting will include the acceptance of grant funding, discussions on strategic planning, policy revisions related to bullying, and personnel actions, including hiring and resignations handled during an executive session.
Mar 9, 2026·Board meeting
Ada Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board received a presentation regarding programs offered at the Pontotoc Technology Center. Key actions taken included the approval of encumbrance registers, the adoption of OSSBA Policy CIA, and contracting with an auditing firm for the upcoming school year. The board approved cardiac emergency response plans, confirmed the appointment of compliance coordinators, and authorized out-of-state travel for a national leadership conference. Additional business included declaring items as surplus, approving workshop expenditures, transferring activity funds, accepting various financial contributions, and granting an early graduation request. The board also reviewed the district's strategic plan and held an executive session to evaluate the superintendent, discuss personnel rehiring, contract changes, and address staffing resignations and retirements.
