Weatherford School District 26

The Board addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of the FY25 Audit Report, the 2026 regular meeting calendar, and the School Board Election Resolution for Seat #1. Additional approvals covered the 2025 professional development stipend, the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and Protocol for the 2025-2026 school year, and the Virtual Instruction Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also passed a consent agenda encompassing financial encumbrances, change orders, and staff resignations. An executive session was convened to discuss the hiring of support staff, followed by formal approval of hiring recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which comprised encumbrances across several funds, surplus declarations for IT and WHS library items, and the appointment of various coordinators and officers for Title IX, 504/ADA compliance, and purchasing. Additionally, the board approved contracts with a project manager and architectural firm for the new high school construction, adopted student handbooks for the upcoming academic year, approved an agreement with Imagine Learning/Edgenuity, updated the certified pay scale, renewed an Adobe subscription license, and revised district policy FNG. The board also convened into executive session to discuss the hiring and transfer of certified and support staff for the new school year.

The Board of Education meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of the consent agenda containing various fund encumbrances, change orders, activity sub-accounts, and personnel resignations. The Board approved an out-of-state wrestling trip, temporary appropriations for the upcoming school year, and service agreements with Powerschool, the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, the City of Weatherford for Rader Park facilities, Pro Lawn for groundskeeping, and Kevin Dudley, CPA, for payroll services. Additionally, the Board renewed contracts with OPAA! Food Management and Frontline Education. Following an executive session, the Board approved recommendations regarding the hiring, transfer, and re-employment status of various certified and support staff, including the appointment of a head pom coach and a speech and debate coach.

The Board of Education convened to address financial and electoral matters. Actions taken included the appointment of Stephen H. McDonald and Associates, Inc. as the Financial Consultant for the School District. Additionally, the Board authorized the calling and holding of a special election concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds, specifically regarding building resolutions and transportation equipment resolutions.

The board reviewed reports from the superintendent, treasurer, and various directors. The meeting included the approval of several encumbrances, change orders, and the acknowledgement of staff resignations and retirements. The board authorized an audit contract for the upcoming school year. Following an executive session, the board took action on personnel matters, including approving transfers, extra duty assignments, summer employment, and the renewal of employment contracts for certified staff, principals, assistant principals, district directors, and the assistant superintendent for the next academic year.