January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Pawhuska Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order, recording of members present and absent, making of request that visitors silence their cell phones and that board members refrain from using their cell phones during the meeting. |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance, Salute to the Oklahoma Flag and Moment of Silence.
Rationale:
(I salute the flag of the State of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people.) |
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3. Invocation:
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4. Welcome to visitors.
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5. Public Participation.
Rationale:
"Visitors wishing to speak before the board on any item on the agenda must complete a card with name and purpose of address. A time limit may be imposed by the President." |
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6. Spotlight: Indian Camp Teachers
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7. Superintendent's Report and Response to Public Participation.
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8. Consent Agenda:
Rationale:
All of the following items, which concerns reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at a board meeting, will be approved by one board 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:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Approve minutes of the December 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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8.B. Approve Student Activity Account.
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8.C. Approve Appropriations, Change Orders, and Encumbrances: |
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8.D. Approve Treasurer's Report and Investment Report.
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8.E. Approve a facility use request from Melissa DeVivo of Craig's Photography to use PHS Classroom and or Lobby Hallway on January 15-16, 2026 for Homecoming photos. |
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9. Discussion regarding the Band Program.
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10. Discussion and possible action to approve a lease purchase agreement with American Heritage for a bus at 4.75% for five years and authorizing Chris Tanner to sign said documentation.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion and possible action to direct the treasurer to invest $235,000 in an interest-bearing account with Truity Credit Union for the term of eleven months at 3.69% and authorize Chris Tanner, Elizabeth Hembree and Beverly Moore as signers.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Consideration and vote to convene in executive session to discuss.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Acknowledge the board has returned to Open Session.
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14. Executive Session Compliance Statement.
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15. Discussion and possible action on the contract renewal of the Superintendent for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Discussion and possible action on the contract renewal of the Assistant Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Discussion and possible action to approve the updated substitute list.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. Discussion and possible action to approve the resignation of Byron Cowan effective June 30, 2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Discussion and possible action to approve the resignation of Randi Parker as Junior High Assistant Cheer Coach effective February 13, 2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Discussion and possible action to approve George Harban as a mentor for the Check & Connect program.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21. New Business.
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22. Comments from the Board.
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23. Adjourn.
Rationale:
This agenda was posted in the Administration office and on the East door of the entrance of the Administration office on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.; and is posted on the website at: www.pawhuskadistrict.org.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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