The Board convened an emergency meeting to address the damage sustained at Ada High School due to contaminated water infiltration. A resolution was adopted declaring an emergency under the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974, which authorizes the superintendent or their designee to solicit proposals for the repair, remediation, and replacement of affected property, including flooring, walls, furniture, technology, and books.
Sep 14, 2026·Board meeting
Ada Board of Education Regular Meeting
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The board reviewed and approved various administrative and operational items, including the General Fund Comprehensive Budget, the 2026-2027 Estimate of Needs, and several encumbrance orders across multiple funds. Policy actions taken included the adoption of a new policy regarding artificial intelligence use, revisions to bereavement leave regulations, and updates to student transfer capacities. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions involving staffing adjustments, accepted various revenue sources, and engaged in a strategic plan discussion. They also conducted an evaluation of the superintendent and reviewed facility improvements at the local junior high school.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting
Ada Board of Education Regular Meeting
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.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Ada Public Schools Regular Meeting Agenda
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.
