Darbi Gibson

The board conducted a reorganization, swore in a new member, and addressed routine reports including the activity fund financial statement, various fund transactions, and the treasurer's report. Key agenda items included the senior trip for the Class of 2021, proposed amendments to the employee handbook regarding senior sponsors, and a resolution for E-Rate funding for the 2021-22 school year. Additionally, the board discussed extra duty assignments for the 2020-2021 school year, an audit contract with Putnam and Associates, a potential award from the Booster Club, resignations, and the long-term feasibility of consolidating to a single campus.

The board meeting agenda included reviews and approvals of various financial items, such as the activity fund, general fund, building fund, building bond fund, and sinking fund transactions, as well as the treasurer's report. Key agenda items involved discussions on proficiency-based exams, the hiring of a treasurer, and receiving reports from the Principal and Superintendent. The board also reviewed and considered action on the Temporary Estimate of Needs for the upcoming school year, contracts with educational service providers and legal counsel, membership renewals with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, and proposed school fundraisers. Additionally, the agenda covered a contract with the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

This document outlines the Graham-Dustin Public Schools' Safe Return to Learn Plan for 2024-2025, focusing on providing safe, in-person learning while reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The plan emphasizes infection control and disease prevention strategies, including vaccination recommendations, symptom monitoring, hand hygiene, optional masking, and cleaning protocols. It details management procedures for positive COVID-19 cases and exposures, and addresses support for students with disabilities to mitigate learning loss. Furthermore, it outlines instructional options including traditional on-site, distance learning, and blended instruction, alongside school services like mental health support, cafeteria adjustments, and bus protocols, all aimed at addressing students' academic, physical, social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The board meeting included reports from the principal, counselor, and superintendent. Action items included discussing the Annual Election Resolution and setting board meeting dates for 2025. Several fundraisers were proposed, including a basketball free throw-a-thon and ninth-grade dance-a-thon. Additionally, the board considered an extra duty contract, a transition of the booster club account to a PTO account, the declaration of surplus library books, and the review of any submitted resignations.

The board meeting agenda included financial reports, fund transactions, and appropriations. Key action items involved discussing the Temporary Estimate of Needs for the 2022-2023 school year, service contracts with LocalTech and other network vendors, academic calendar structure, and the Proficiency Based Promotion Policy. The board also reviewed the use of the safe room, held executive sessions to deliberate on hiring candidates for Counselor and Custodian roles, determined 12-month employee salaries, appointed an Athletic Director, and reviewed proposed fundraisers.