Terry Keeling

The board meeting agenda includes a discussion, consideration, and a possible vote regarding the litigation involving Juul Labs Inc. concerning its marketing and sales practices, as well as its products.

The Jenks Public Schools Virtual Instruction Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for utilizing up to two virtual instruction days during the 2026-27 school year to ensure instructional continuity during unforeseen events. The plan details instructional delivery methods for various grade levels and student needs, including guidelines for classroom teachers, special education, English Language Development, gifted, and Title I programs. Key components also address attendance and accountability, virtual needs assessment (including internet access and device provision), child nutrition services, transportation, and communication protocols with families, students, and staff. The overarching goal is to maintain instructional continuity and meet the educational needs of all students.

This document details Jenks Public Schools' strategic plan for utilizing American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary Education Relief (ESSER) Fund III allocations. The plan outlines three primary strategic areas: implementing prevention and mitigation strategies for safe school operations, addressing academic learning loss through evidence-based interventions, and ensuring the unique academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of the most vulnerable student populations are comprehensively met. Key initiatives include facility upgrades for health and safety, targeted academic support programs, and expanded social-emotional and mental health services.

The board discussed and took action on a wide range of items, including special recognitions for student academic and athletic achievements, and the approval of various student and staff handbooks for the upcoming school year. The agenda covered the selection of an architect for the HVAC replacement project, a review of financial reports including budgets and investment portfolios, and extensive personnel actions such as new hires, reassignments, resignations, and retirements. The meeting also addressed professional services agreements, memorandums of understanding for transition programs and clinical experiences, and the acceptance of donations for high school scholarships and campus programs.

The board meeting agenda includes the appointment of an individual to the vacant board seat number one and the administration of the oath of office for the new appointee. The board will also enter into executive session to discuss legal strategy concerning a decision by the Oklahoma State Department of Education in State Complaint 25-75 and authorize subsequent actions. Additionally, the meeting covers personnel matters, including the hiring of certified and adjunct staff, the acceptance of various employee resignations, and the processing of retirement and donated sick leave requests.