Sherry Lindley

This Service Continuity and Safe Return to Class Plan for Guymon Public Schools outlines strategies and protocols to ensure the safety and continued education of students, staff, and families amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan focuses on providing various learning options (traditional, remote, and virtual), detailing school day operations, and implementing key prevention and mitigation strategies. Key areas include health monitoring, enhanced cleaning, facility modifications, and mental health support. The overall objective is to educate all students, embrace diversity, and empower lifelong learning while maintaining in-person instruction as much as possible.

The board meeting agenda included a superintendent's report covering summer projects and the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Action items focused on the approval of various financial reports, procurement policies, student handbooks, and multiple school service contracts. Discussions included the appointment of compliance officers, approval of fundraisers, K9 policy procedures, the hiring of adjunct teachers, and a resolution condemning racism. Additionally, the board planned to enter an executive session to review personnel reports and the superintendent's performance evaluation.

The agenda covered the approval of various school fund raisers across multiple departments, including band, library, and extracurricular clubs. The board reviewed and approved encumbrances for the General, Building, Child Nutrition, and Insurance funds. The Superintendent provided a report on financial, investment, and activity funds, along with updates on curriculum, federal programs, and district meetings. Current business included the acceptance of the 2010 Accreditation Report and a discussion regarding Wednesday night practice policies. The board also held an executive session to deliberate on personnel actions, including the hiring of various school staff members and the acceptance of resignations.

The meeting included the approval of various encumbrances from the General and Building Bond funds, a Superintendent's report covering financial and curriculum information, and discussions regarding the bidding process for new auditorium seating. The board also addressed the purchase of a new vehicle, the appointment of a new board clerk, and conducted executive sessions to review personnel actions, resignations, and student-related matters, including a student hearing and suspension review.

The meeting agenda included the recognition of guests and an open forum. Consent items addressed fund raisers for the student council and school sites. The Board reviewed encumbrances for the General and Building funds and received a comprehensive financial and activity report from the Superintendent. Discussions and potential actions included the approval of Policy DEBA, legal fee agreements regarding ongoing litigation, and an executive session for personnel matters, including the hiring and resignation of certified and non-certified staff members.