Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kristel Hickman’s organization
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crowder Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved various financial reports, warrants, and encumbrances. Key actions included approving the Staff Development Annual Update, bullying policy updates, and the declaration of obsolete district property as surplus. The Board authorized several contracts, including one with Wav11 and the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Department for an SRO, and approved student handbook and salary schedule modifications. Additionally, the Board handled various personnel matters, including hirings, resignations, and the appointment of a new treasurer. Operational approvals included fencing and concrete work, activity fund subaccount changes, Internet filtering software compliance, and concession/gate worker compensation.
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The board meeting focused on several key items, including the opening and reading of public bids for the 2026-2027 Parking Lot Paving Project, which was subsequently awarded to S3 Construction. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, specifically an extra duty stipend and resignations. Following the session, the board approved the MTSS/SPDG extra duty stipend for a staff member and approved the resignations presented to date. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a Junior High/High School Basketball Coach.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crowder Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting involved the approval of various financial documents, including financial reports, warrants, and encumbrances. Key actions included approving insurance contracts with OSAG and OSIG for the 2026-2027 school year, updating student transfer and capacity policies, and ratifying a cooperative agreement for fast-pitch softball. The board also authorized a lease agreement with the City of Crowder and approved various policy updates. Additionally, the board appointed administrative roles, including the purchasing agent and various clerks for the upcoming school year. Personnel actions involved an executive session to discuss employment matters, resulting in the hiring of a coach/teacher and a high school science teacher, and the acceptance of a resignation. Finally, the board approved a purchase order for the UMB Fund.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crowder Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the review and approval of financial reports, and received updates from school principals and the superintendent regarding enrollment, graduation, and bond funds. The board authorized memberships and contracts with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, Parent Square, and Miller Office Equipment, while tabling a lease agreement with the City of Crowder. Other actions included updating attendance policy FDC-R1, declaring surplus items for disposal, and approving an emergency water damage mitigation agreement. Following an executive session, the board approved specific personnel resignations and an extra duty contract for driver's education, while postponing decisions on other employment contracts.
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