Emily Case

The meeting agenda includes a Superintendent's report and a consent agenda covering encumbrances, warrants, financial reports, a contract extension for natural gas services, and the application for temporary appropriations. The Board will discuss and take action on supplemental appropriations from the Washington County Excise Board. Personnel matters scheduled for discussion in executive session and potential subsequent action include employee resignations, the termination of an employment contract, and the hiring of various certified personnel and an Elementary School Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year.

The Board of Education meeting focused on several operational and administrative items. Key actions included approving a quote for the replacement of football facility lights, declaring specific items as surplus, and conducting an executive session regarding employee resignations and the hiring of an Elementary School Principal and other administrative personnel. The Board also moved to rehire administrators for the upcoming school year.

Key discussions during this regular session included the appointment of Julie Davis as the DPS Board of Education Legislative Liaison. The consent agenda, approved in one motion, covered the approval of minutes from previous meetings (January 8 and January 9, 2026), encumbrances across several funds, warrants, financial reports, the OK Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (OKTLE) license agreement, and required school board member continuing education hours. The Superintendent's Report was also presented.

The Dewey Public Schools is dedicated to creating a safe and flexible learning environment that develops the whole student, preparing individuals for constructive participation in society and lifelong learning. The plan focuses on three core areas: Academic Performance, aiming for a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum with effective assessment and instructional practices; Learning Environment, fostering an effective community, collaborating with families and the community to remove learning barriers, and providing professional development; and Efficiency, ensuring optimal use of resources and implementing comprehensive school improvement plans.

The Special Session meeting addressed key action items. A motion was approved to contract with Stout Construction to serve as the District's Construction Management company for the Agricultural Education Building project. Following this action, a motion to adjourn the meeting was passed.