The Board conducted site assessments of Ada High School and the Willard Grade Center. Action was taken to approve encumbrance orders across multiple funds. The Board received a financial update and the Superintendent's report, discussed the strategic plan, and approved revisions to extra-duty assignment stipends and the district's mission, vision, and values statement. Additionally, the Board entered into contracts for specialized services and early childhood partnerships, approved the purchase of a 14-passenger bus, adopted new OSSBA policies, revised existing board policies, sanctioned booster clubs and PTOs, approved football official contracts, and accepted various state and county funds. An executive session was held to address legal claims, personnel evaluations, hiring decisions, and resignations.
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The board meeting agenda focused on school facility assessments, including walk-throughs of Ada High School and Willard Grade Center to evaluate facility improvements and maintenance needs. Key discussion topics included financial updates, the approval of encumbrance orders, and the acceptance of various state and federal funds. The board reviewed and considered action on strategic planning, mission and vision statements, and multiple contracts, including personnel appointments, service agreements, and career technology programs. Additionally, the agenda featured revisions to several school policies, the approval of an instructional calendar for the upcoming school year, and discussions regarding booster clubs, bus purchases, and athletic official contracts. An executive session was scheduled to address personnel evaluations, hiring, resignations, and confidential legal claims.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting
Ada Board of Education Special Meeting Minutes
The board approved a Speech-Language Therapy Service Order with Presence for the FY2027 school year. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss a pending claim from the Oklahoma Teacher Retirement System regarding Melissa Hisle and subsequently authorized legal counsel to take action on the claim based on the executive session discussion.
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.
