Trent Trotter

Key discussions included the presentation and approval of payroll, encumbrances, and warrants across various funds, along with internal transfers between accounts. The Board addressed the approval of 2026 School Board Meeting Dates and considered any resignations received after the agenda posting. A proposed executive session was planned to discuss employment matters, specifically the employment of an Elementary Paraprofessional, which led to an action item for employment confirmation. The session concluded without convening into the proposed executive session as originally intended, but action was taken to employ Kristel Rogers as an Elementary Paraprofessional.

The agenda for the meeting included routine items such as establishing a quorum, prayer, and flag salute. Key business items involved discussion and a potential vote regarding the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Grant for the 25/26 School Year. A proposed executive session was noted for the purpose of discussing employment matters, including personnel for school years 2025-2026, and for discussing the purchase and appraisal of real property, although no executive session ultimately took place. The session concluded with a vote to adjourn.

The board meeting agenda included routine items such as establishing a quorum, prayer, and roll call. Key discussion topics involved superintendent/principal reports on test scores and the budget. Business items included the presentation and encumbrances for various funds (General Fund, Building Fund), approval of specific transfers between internal accounts, and voting on several policy and procedural matters for the 2025-2026 school year. These matters included approving a District Transfer Capacity for the second quarter, the Procurement Plan, a Fundraiser Exemption Policy, and a Wellness Policy. The board also discussed and voted to approve the Dropout and Remediation Report and the employment of Stephen L. Smith Corp. as Financial Consultants. Finally, the agenda included action on resignations and a proposed executive session to discuss personnel matters and the purchase/appraisal of real property.

Key discussions and actions included recognizing Game Day State Cheerleaders and Coaches, addressing roof repairs on the Quad Plex and Field House. Routine items involved the presentation and review of payroll, encumbrances, and warrants across various funds, along with approving specific financial transfers between accounts. The Board voted to approve recruiting and retention stipends for the 25-26 SY and adopted policies/procedures concerning the Disproportionate Representation of Racial and Ethnic Groups in Special Disability (Indicator 10). Actions were taken regarding resignations, specifically the handling of Chris Locust's resignation. Following an executive session regarding employment and real property discussions, the Board voted to employ Lacie Frederick as a Custodian.

The meeting agenda included the presentation of a financial audit by Patton & Odom, CPA's, PLLC, and discussion of the audit findings. Financial matters addressed included the presentation and approval of payroll, encumbrances, and warrants for various funds, as well as specific fund transfers. The Board also addressed several action items: approving a resolution for setting the terms and sale date for $745,000 in Building Bonds, approving Special Education Policies and Procedures, approving the appointment of Lee Ann Parks to vacant Board Seat #1, approving an agreement with OKTLE for the 26-27 School Year, and approving a high school library surplus list. Significant discussion occurred regarding personnel actions, including the approval of an addendum to the Superintendent's Contract for 2025-2026, the Superintendent's Contract for 2026-2027, and the re-employment of Administrative, Central Office, and District Director staff for the 2026-2027 School Year.