Justin Bowen

The board meeting agenda includes consideration and a vote to contract with an auditor for the 2023-2024 school year, a vote to hire a Janitor/Maintenance staff member, and the approval of encumbrances. Additionally, the agenda covers the review and approval of the Activity Fund Report and the Treasurer's Report, as well as presentations of the Principal's and Superintendent's reports.

The agenda focuses on critical administrative and election-related business. Key discussion topics include the approval of a resolution to call for a school board election for Position #4, and the approval of a resolution requesting the closure of specific election precincts in Atoka and Pushmataha Counties. Additional items include the review and approval of financial documents, such as encumbrances, the Activity Fund Report, and the Treasurer's Report, alongside routine administrative reporting from school principals and the superintendent.

The agenda includes the administration of the oath of office for Board Seat #5 and the election of board officers. Discussions involve a presentation of the Kiamichi Tech Stakeholder Report, approval of various agreements with KTC Atoka campus for the upcoming school year including transportation, transition services, and the use of adjunct instructors. A public hearing for Indian Education Title VI will be conducted, followed by approval of the application for the program. Executive session topics cover the appointment of the Superintendent, re-employment of certified staff, and hiring of new instructional personnel. Additional business includes the approval of encumbrances, the Activity Fund, E-Rate resolutions, the appointment and investment authority of the school treasurer, and the approval of temporary appropriations.

The meeting agenda includes voting on the updated substitute list for the 2025-2026 school year, approval of various encumbrances and the Activity Fund Report, and the designation of the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent and authorized representative for federal programs. The board will discuss and vote on hiring an adjunct teacher and a library aid, updating authorized bank account signers, declaring a vehicle as surplus property, approving an internship hour for graduation credit, contracting for maintenance and custodial services, and adopting a Strong Readers policy. Additionally, the meeting covers the presentation of the 2025-2026 Chase Morris Plan and reviews of the Treasurer's, Principal's, and Superintendent's reports.

The board discussed and voted on various administrative and operational items for the upcoming school year. Key topics included the continuation of drug testing services for students and drivers, renewal of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance coverage, and the appointment of the Superintendent to oversee federal grants, school meal programs, and activity funds. The board also reviewed contract renewals for speech, occupational, and physical therapy services, school membership renewals, and the approval of a new credit card policy. Additionally, the agenda covered the hiring of a para-professional and a math teacher, approval of financial reports including encumbrances and a service agreement for IT services, and executive session deliberations.