Mitchell Battise

The meeting included reports from principals and the superintendent, as well as a review of financial, treasurer, and investment reports. General business discussion items included the presentation of board member points, a resolution for the annual school election, and a request to close precinct polling places in Washita and Caddo Counties. The board also addressed declaring a mower as surplus, employment contracts for a custodian and a clock/book keeper for basketball games, a mask mandate for the school system, and a fundraiser request for the Business Professionals of America.

The Board of Education meeting included administrative reports, a financial report, and the review of the upcoming OSSBA/CCOSA conference. The consent agenda covered financial reporting, acceptance of high school credit for various technical center courses, and approval of several service contracts including transportation and custodial services. General business topics included a presentation on board member points, approval of certified and support contracts, drug testing services, substitute teacher lists, the 2019-20 school calendar resolution, teacher aid contracting, school policy updates, and the acceptance of milk, bread, and grocery bids. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

The board addressed the vacancy of a seat due to a member's resignation and subsequent appointment and swearing-in of a new member. Key discussion topics included administrative reports on virtual learning, the meal program, and staff work schedules. Financial actions included approval of encumbrances, change orders, and financial reports. Additionally, the board considered granting emergency powers to the superintendent, designated an activity fund custodian, approved a substitute teacher contract, and reviewed student handbook changes. Finally, an executive session was held regarding administrative evaluations and contracts for school principals.

The board discussed several items, including administration reports and financial updates. Key actions included the approval of various service and transportation contracts with Western Technology Center, the adoption and revision of district policies, the approval of a virtual learning plan, and the setting of the school calendar based on hours rather than days. Furthermore, the board addressed the employment and contracts for certified and support staff, including the approval of extra-duty coaching assignments, and declared old football jerseys as surplus for sale.

The Board of Education meeting included administrative reports from principals and the superintendent, discussions regarding board member workshops, and a financial report. The consent agenda covered various fund encumbrances, change orders, and the acceptance of the state-mandated accreditation status and alternative education plans for the school year. General business focused on approving the fiscal year 2021 estimate of needs, a review of drop-out and remediation data, and the approval of numerous contracts for teachers' aides, substitute teachers, administrative designations, and specialized staff including speech services, custodial, and band program technicians. The board also addressed policy updates, specifically the Riley Boatwright Emergency Plan, and the selection of the ACT for the College and Career Readiness Assessment.