March 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order/ Welcome

I.A. Call to order and record members present and absent

I.B. Invocation

II. Introduction of Guests

II.A. Briefings/Recognition

III. Presentation of the FYE 2024-2025 Audit Report — Michael Kemper from Jenkins & Kemper, PC, via Telephone

IV. Proposed Consent Agenda

All of the following items, which concern items of routine nature normally approved/accepted at Board meetings, will be approved/accepted by one vote unless any Board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items.  The consent agenda consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

IV.A. Financial Reports and Recommendations

IV.A.1. Encumbrance Orders 2025-2026

IV.A.1.a. General Fund - $789,321.69

IV.A.1.b. Building Fund - $40,145.73

IV.A.1.c. G & E Funds - $3,160.00

IV.A.1.d. General Fund Salaries - $46,052.29

IV.A.2. Budget Amendment #9

IV.A.3. Activity Fund/PELL Grant Reports

IV.A.4. Activity Fund Transfers

IV.B. Previous Meeting Minutes: 

IV.B.1. February 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

IV.B.2. February 26, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

IV.C. Request(s) for Out-of-State:

IV.C.1. Hosa Advisor(s) - TBD
HOSA ILC
June 17 - 21, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Estimated Cost: $3,575.00 (each)
 

IV.C.2. HOSA Student(s) - TBD
HOSA ILC
June 17 - 21, 2026
Indianapolis, IN  
Estimated Cost: $2,675.00 (each)

IV.C.3. Taylor Runyan
Musculoskeletal & Body Systems Professional Development
April 15 - 18, 2026
Ashdown, AR
Estimated Cost: $1,750.25

IV.C.4. Jaccilynn Mayo
Region IV Conference (OK Fellows)
April 28 - May 1, 2026
Rogers, AR
Estimated Cost: $2,214.00

IV.D. Date/Time/Place for the next Board of Education Meeting — Regular Meeting on April 9, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the SouthernTech Main Campus, Bob Thomason Board Room

V. Proposed Board Action Items:

V.A. Discussion and possible board action to approve the Treasurer's Report

V.B. Discussion and possible board action to approve the School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract for FY27

V.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve the following clinical site facility agreements:

1. Neurology Facility Agreement
2. Gwen Fuentes, MD Facility Agreement
3. Frelyn Loughridge, APRN Facility Agreement
4. Arbuckle Dental Facility Agreement
5. Xpress Wellness Facility Agreement
6. Schafer Medical Center Facility Agreement
7. ICare Urgent Care Facility Agreement
8. Washita Medical Center Facility Agreement

V.D. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of a Backhoe for the HEO Program, not to exceed $115,000.00

V.E. Discussion and possible board action to approve carpet and supplies from Millcreek Carpet & Tile, not to exceed $35,000.00, for the following:  

• Dental Classrooms and Front Desk Office
• Bob Thomason Board Room
• Cosmetology Foyer and Classroom
• Maintenance Stock

V.F. Discussion and possible board action to purchase Access Control Hardware and Software from Orion Security Solutions, not to exceed $75,000.00

V.G. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of trainers, software, and licensing for the Industrial Maintenance Program, not to exceed $135,000.00

V.H. Discussion and possible board action to approve the surplus of the 2016 Toyota Sienna, VIN #5TDZK3DC2GS720155, and the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer in the amount of $44,500.00

V.I. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of Operations Department furniture from KI, state contract SW0070, not to exceed $35,000.00

VI. Proposed Executive Session

VI.A. Vote to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of the positions listed below, and to discuss the employment, possible appointment, and future leadership planning regarding the Interim Superintendent, including discussions of information, the disclosure of which would violate confidentiality requirements of State and/or Federal Law, as authorized by Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes Section 307 (B)(1) and (B)(7).

VI.A.1. Positions to be discussed:
a. WRO Manager
b. Finance Specialist
c. Adjunct Instructors (two positions)
d. Interim Superintendent

VI.B. Acknowledgment of Board's Return to Open Session

VI.C. Statement of minutes of Executive Session

VII. Proposed Personnel Action Items

VII.A. Discussion and possible board action regarding the WRO Manager position

VII.B. Discussion and possible board action regarding the Finance Specialist position

VII.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve two Adjunct Instructor positions

VII.D. Discussion and possible board action regarding the employment and/or appointment of the Interim Superintendent as Superintendent effective July 1, 2026

VIII. Proposed Non-Action Items

VIII.A. Superintendent’s Report

VIII.B. Board Member Reports

VIII.C. Public Participation

IX. New Business

X. Adjourn