Eric George

The meeting included the approval of the presented agenda and the approval of Kristine Raap's resignation.

The meeting included reports from the Business Manager on the Board Bills for February 2018, along with discussions on revenues and expenditures for January 2018, and the approval of the 2016-17 audit. Reports were given by the Elementary and High School Principals on attendance, testing, and upcoming events. The Superintendent reported on the basketball season, track practice, and the 2017 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey. The board approved a new school secretary/office manager and a paraprofessional. First readings were held for several policies related to employee relations, vendor interactions, gifts, conflicts of interest, employee separation, speech, staff-student relationships, confidentiality, and reduction in force.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, voting on the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, contract agreements with CRW Consulting and Mid-America Technology Center, and a contract with Artesian Bottleless Water. Other items involve surplussing AC units, approving the Cleveland County Hazard Mitigation Plan, approving the Estimate of Needs, and a contract with A&S Commercial Roofing. The agenda also includes treasurer and cybersecurity audit reports, financial approvals (encumbrances and warrants for various funds), and personnel matters including resignations of Regan Abbitt and Brenda Swopes.

The agenda includes discussion and potential approval of the 2025 school calendar, the 24-25 Estimates of Needs, and travel requests for the women's and men's wrestling teams. The meeting will also cover the OSIG 2024 Excess Liability Optional Quote. Financial items include the treasurer's report, approval of purchase orders and warrants for various funds (General Fund, Consortium Fund, Building Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund), and approval of expenditures for activity funds. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel matters, including the employment of a paraprofessional, the resignation of the Technology Director, and the employment of additional paraprofessionals.

The agenda includes approving adjunct teachers for the 2024-2025 school year, considering resolutions and contracts related to Mid America, the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education, and a Pre-ETS Collaborative Agreement. Discussion and votes are planned on a potential future bond issue for a new high school and transportation needs, the high school softball team's participation in a tournament, and the approval of several handbooks. The agenda also includes discussions on student communication methods, implementation of state education department memoranda on the use of the Bible, adoption of new policies, revision of existing policies, and acceptance of a donation. Financial items include the treasurer's report, approval of financial encumbrances, and expenditures for various funds. Personnel matters include filling open positions, approving resignations, and approving a teacher negotiation handbook.