Poteau School District 29

The Board held a special meeting to conduct personnel business. The board discussed and approved resignations for several positions, including teaching and custodial staff. Additionally, the board approved employment contracts for the 2025-2026 school year and multiple positions for the 2026-2027 school year, including various coaching and teaching roles.

The board meeting included recognition of support employees, a partner school report, and a site presentation. Board members reviewed annual reports regarding student college remediation and dropouts. Various contracts were approved, including the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program, a school auditor engagement, apparel and equipment supply agreements, and service contracts for compliance, drug screening, and office technology. Additionally, the board approved lease agreements, activity fundraisers, out-of-state trips, student transfer numbers, and the disposal of surplus items. Updates were provided on facility improvements, including weigh room construction and the acquisition of electric buses. The session concluded with an executive session regarding personnel, resulting in approvals for various staff resignations, re-employments, and new hires.

The board convened for a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters for the 2026-2027 school year. Upon returning to open session, the board voted to approve the resignation of a school principal and appointed new staff members, including an Agriculture Education teacher, a FACS teacher, and a Head Boys Basketball coach.

The Board approved a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for the 2026-2027 school year, renewed a sublease agreement with the Leflore County Public Facilities Authority, and adopted the Extra Duty Compensation Schedule. Additionally, the Board authorized a new Activity Project for PKMS Arts Integration and approved various activity fundraisers. During the executive session, the Board addressed personnel matters, including approving several employee resignations, the termination of one support employee, and the hiring of new staff for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of financial reports, encumbrances, and change orders. Key discussion topics involve the resignation of a board member, the appointment of various board positions, and updates to bank account signatories. The board will address school lunch pricing, administrative and certified salary schedules, and extra duty compensation for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the agenda covers the naming of the new weight room facility, the selection of a workers' compensation insurance vendor, and a resolution for district insurance coverage. Further actions include updates to board policies, renewal of multiple service contracts, loan renewals with Community State Bank, and potential approval of new activity projects and surplus items. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters, adjunct teacher status, school deregulation, employment, and the superintendent's contract.