May 14, 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. 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:

III.A. Financial Reports and Recommendations

III.A.1. Encumbrance Orders 2025-2026

III.A.1.a. General Fund - $404,572.33

III.A.1.b. Building Fund - $1,179,655.80

III.A.1.c. G & E Funds - $5,708.12

III.A.1.d. General Fund Salaries - $21,604.75

III.A.2. Budget Amendment #11

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

III.A.4. Activity Fund Transfers

III.B. Previous Meeting Minutes: 

III.B.1. April 16, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

III.B.2. April 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

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

III.C.1. Danny Strus & Kevin Hale
Alerton Building Automation System Controls Training
June 15 - 18, 2026
Renton, WA
Estimated Cost: $1,868.00 (each)

III.C.2. Three (3) Employees — TBD
SREB TCTW Conference (Grant)
July 13 - 17, 2026
Nashville, TN
Estimated Cost: $3,530.00 (each)

III.C.3. SkillsUSA Instructor/Administrator
SkillsUSA National Conference
June 1 - 6, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Estimated Cost: $3,276.00 (each)

III.C.4. SkillsUSA Student(s)
SkillsUSA National Conference
June 1 - 6, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Estimated Cost: $2,876.00 (each)

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

IV. Proposed Board Action Items:

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

IV.B. Discussion and possible board action to approve the continuation of membership with OSSBA for 2026-2027

IV.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve the FY 26-27 Cooperative Agreement with the Gooden Group

IV.D. Discussion and possible board action to approve the FY 26-27 Statewide Marketing Cooperative Agreement

IV.E. Discussion and possible board action to approve changes to policy CG — Tuition, Financial Aid, and Payment

IV.F. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of a Format-4 Circular-Saw Kappa 550E for the Carpentry Program utilizing grant funds, not to exceed $60,000.00 

IV.G. Discussion and possible board action to approve the proposed surplus of inventory items

IV.H. Discussion and possible board action to approve Change Order #1 for Building 100 Re-Roof and Mechanical Work in the amount of $3,209.37

IV.I. Discussion and possible board action to approve the proposal for materials testing on the CDL Pad Project

IV.J. Discussion and possible board action to approve the lease agreement with Hance Fireworks

IV.K. Discussion and possible board action to approve the addition of a full-time WED Instructor position

IV.L. Discussion and possible board action to approve the proposed Oil & Gas Lease, as follows:

IV.L.1. Stephens County
Section 4-03S-04W
W2 SW/4 NW/4, E/2 SE/4 NW/4
containing 40.00 acres
 

V. Proposed Executive Session
Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the discontinuation, resignation, employment, and compensation of the positions listed below, including discussions of information, the disclosure of which would violate confidentiality requirements of State and/or Federal Law, as authorized by Title 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) and (B)(7)

V.A. Discontinuation:

V.A.1. Work-Based Learning Director position, effective June 30, 2026

V.B. Resignation:

V.B.1. Chelsie Connor, Cosmetology Instructor, effective June 30, 2026

V.C. Employment, as follows:

V.C.1. Assistant Superintendent, effective June 29, 2026

V.C.2. Evening Custodian (two positions), effective May 14, 2026

V.C.3. Instructional Administrative Assistant, effective May 14, 2026

V.C.4. Marketing Specialist, effective May 14, 2026

V.C.5. WRO Job Coach, effective July 1, 2026

V.C.6. Adjunct/Substitute Instructors (four positions), effective May 14, 2026

V.C.7. FY27 Adjuncts/Substitutes  (see Attachment A)

V.D. Discuss the contract of the Superintendent for FY27

V.E. Discuss proposed salary adjustments and/or COLA recommendations for district employees

V.F. Vote to convene into an Executive Session

V.G. Acknowledgment of Board's Return to Open Session

V.H. Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement

VI. Proposed Personnel Action Items

VI.A. Discussion and possible board action to approve the discontinuation of:

VI.A.1. Work-Based Learning Director position, effective June 30, 2026

VI.B. Discussion and possible board action to approve the resignation of:

VI.B.1. Chelsie Connor, Cosmetology Instructor, effective June 30, 2026

VI.C. Discussion and possible board action to approve the following employment:

VI.C.1. Assistant Superintendent, effective June 29, 2026

VI.C.2. Evening Custodian (two positions), effective May 14, 2026

VI.C.3. Instructional Administrative Assistant, effective May 14, 2026

VI.C.4. Marketing Specialist, effective May 14, 2026

VI.C.5. WRO Job Coach, effective July 1, 2026

VI.C.6. Adjunct/Substitute Instructors (four positions), effective May 14, 2026.

VI.C.7. FY27 Adjuncts/Substitutes (see Attachment A)

VI.D. Discussion and possible board action regarding the Superintendent’s contract for the 2026–2027 school year

VI.E. Discussion and possible board action regarding salary adjustments and/or cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for district employees

VII. Proposed Non-Action Items:

VII.A. Superintendent’s Report

VII.B. Board Member Reports

VII.C. Public Participation

VIII. New Business

IX. Adjourn