Watonga Public Schools

The board approved general fund encumbrances, the activity fund report, the treasurer report, and resignations. Key approvals included 2025-2026 temporary appropriations, service contracts with Chatterbox for Extended School Year and Speech Pathology services, membership and employment services with the Oklahoma State School Board Association, and a Title III Consortium Agreement. Additionally, the board approved an activity fund transfer, out-of-state student trips, the declaration of surplus items, and the hiring of certified employees for the 2025-2026 school year.

The board approved various financial reports and encumbrances for the General and Bond funds, and acknowledged the receipt of a resignation. Business actions included the hiring of an adjunct teacher and support personnel, the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Big Five Community Services for Head Start, and authorization for an out-of-state student trip. The board also passed a new policy, approved the disposal of surplus items, authorized the purchase of a school vehicle, passed the 2026 Board of Education Election Resolution, and set the application period for a vacant board seat. An executive session was conducted to review educational records of a minor student and discuss the hiring of support staff.

The board discussed a proposed executive session for the purpose of evaluating the Superintendent regarding financial matters. Ultimately, no executive session was held before the meeting adjourned.

The board discussed and approved a contract with Hellas for the purchase and installation of baseball turf for the Bernhardt Baseball Field.

The board meeting included the appointment of an interim vice president and the approval of various financial items, including general fund encumbrances, child nutrition encumbrances, and activity and treasurer reports. General business items addressed included the approval of an Impact Aid Indian Policies and Procedures waiver for the 2027 application year, the authorization of a 1500 dollar employee stipend for support and certified staff, and the setting of board meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year.