Tamie Barrett

The Board of Education meeting included approvals for various encumbrances and change orders from the General and Building Funds. The board approved revenue and expenditures from the Activity Fund Account for February, as well as the Treasurer's Report. A resolution was approved regarding the maturities and sale date of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Great Plains Career Technology Center for issuing credits for online courses, an ADPC service agreement, and a contract with Barlow Education Management Services for the 2025-26 school year. The Superintendent's Report highlighted the High School Girls Basketball Team's participation in the State Tournament.

The meeting included the swearing in of a new board member and the re-organization of the Board of Education, including the nomination and election of officers. Presentations were given regarding construction and architecture. The board discussed and approved hiring a construction manager for a safe room project. Public comments addressed the need for playground repairs. The board approved various financial matters, including encumbrance numbers, revenue and expenditures from the Activity Fund, the Treasurer's Report, and the transfer of funds for basketball concession payments. A contract for the use of the OKTLE system for the upcoming school year was approved. An executive session was held to discuss employment matters, after which the board tabled the hiring of a high school principal and counselor. They approved the hiring of several coaches and probationary teachers, as well as support personnel. The board addressed resignations, accepting one and failing to accept another. The Superintendent's report included discussions on state testing and upcoming playoffs. There was no new business.

The meeting included the swearing in of a new board member and approvals for encumbrance numbers from both the General Fund and the Building Fund.

The Board convened into executive session to interview candidates and discuss the employment of an Agriculture Education teacher and a JH/HS School Principal for the 2023-24 school year. Following the executive session, the Board voted to hire Keegan Hertensen as the Agriculture Education teacher and Matt Lewis as the JH/HS Principal for the 2023-24 school year.

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to address several key financial and compliance matters. The agenda included the adoption of written policies and procedures for post-issuance compliance, along with discussions on continuing disclosure obligations. The board approved the acceptance of bids for General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds, awarding them to BOK Financial Securities, Inc. Additionally, a resolution was passed to authorize the issuance of these bonds, prescribing their form and providing for an annual tax levy for principal and interest payments. The board also approved a resolution designating the general obligation bonds of 2025 as 'Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations'.