September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order
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2. Roll call.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Discussion on the Title IX Plan Compliance Report.
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Mrs. Harrison presented the September Title IX report and announced an upcoming Zoom meeting on September 16 to address new legislation taking effect soon. Ninnekah students will review an updated presentation covering stop-it app procedures, the importance of reporting, and step-by-step guidance on when and how to report concerns. |
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5. Principal & Athletic Director Reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Harrison shared an exciting Elementary Report for September. The first day of school pictures were wonderful, filled with enthusiasm and joy. Grandparent and Guest Day was a tremendous success. Second and third grade students had an enriching experience at the Grady County Fair, where one of our participants earned a Grand Champion ribbon. Students also enjoyed our Popsicle Day celebration. The large elementary playground's new mulch is complete, and we're pleased to announce that another grant has been approved for updates to the smaller elementary playground as well. Elementary basketball games are off to an impressive start, and cross-country competition is thriving! Star reading and math assessments show outstanding results—scores are running higher than last year. Daily attendance has increased significantly, and Mrs. Harrison has motivated students by wearing a fun Potato Head costume for the classroom with the highest attendance! Mrs. Jones presented the Middle School Report for September. In Careers, Mrs. Hammons and Mrs. Price have guided students in exploring the difference between jobs and careers, emphasizing the importance of Values, Interests, Personality, and Skills in choosing a career path. In Computers, students have been learning about computer hardware, history, and peripherals through the Digital Savvy online curriculum. English classes have begun their novel studies and grammar lessons, with students developing formative assessment skills in summarization. Student Council is off to an excellent start, with eight carefully selected students per grade chosen based on behavior, leadership skills, and academic performance. These students have already met and planned exciting events for the school year. Mrs. Jones presented the High School Report for September. English students are preparing for ACT testing, working diligently on the PreACT exam scheduled for sophomores on October 21st, with Mrs. Bouchard assisting Mrs. Cremer with necessary accommodations. FCA has launched strongly with 28 high school and 28 middle school students in attendance. Drama and Media Shorts students are developing valuable skills through hands-on video projects, experimenting with comedic and informational content, and mastering video editing and production fundamentals. Art students have completed two of the seven elements of art with visible improvement, and Art 3 students are creating beautiful fall-themed paintings on the high school windows. High School Computer students are exploring Java programming. Academic Team has begun practicing with Grady County partners. Student Council is implementing fresh ideas for the high school. YAHL will begin in late October. Esports has started practices and will begin competing later this month. Chess Club meets on non-FCA Tuesdays at lunch. Sequoyah Book Club has grown and is thriving with enthusiastic readers. Social Studies, STEAM, Sciences, Spanish, and ESL classes are all off to an active and engaging start to the year! Mrs. Jones presented the Athletic Report for September. Baseball is running strong in all divisions. Cross Country is competing well and showing great progress. Softball has improved with each game. Cheer is focusing extensively on jump fundamentals, execution, form, height, and consistency across all team members. |
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6. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Jones delivered the Superintendent Report for September, highlighting several key accomplishments and initiatives. The Fall Accreditation process exceeded expectations and was completed successfully. She also met with stakeholders who are establishing the Ninnekah Food Bank, an exciting community resource launching soon. Our OSIG program has fulfilled all requirements for the 2026-2027 school year, including the required training percentages. Multiple grant applications are under review across various Title programs to secure additional funding. While current enrollment figures are lower than previous years, we are encouraged by the steady influx of transfer students arriving each week. |
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7. Discussion and possible action to approve agreement with Next Phase Roofing for the Priority Protection Plus Program.
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8. Consent Agenda:
All of the following items, which concern items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all items. The consent agenda consists of the discussion, consideration, and action of the following items:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.a. Meeting Minutes:
Regular Board Meeting was held on August 10, 2026. |
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8.b. Encumbrance & Payments
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8.c. Treasurers Financial Report
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8.d. Activity Fund Reconciliation Report.
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9. Discussion and possible action to approve the Middle School Student Council Leadership Conference trip.
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10. Discussion and possible action to approve the Ninnekah FFA National Convention trip.
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11. Discussion and possible action to approve the listed Independent Contractor Agreement:
A. Enlighten Consulting and Training, LLC
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12. Discussion and possible action to approve adjunct teachers through THRIVE Learning Collaborative:
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13. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 SY Quarter 2 Capacity.
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14. Discussion regarding the Drop Out Report/Remediation Report.
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15. Discussion and possible action to approve closing the FFA Booster Club activity account #862 and transferring funds to the FFA activity account #806.
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16. Discussion and possible action to approve a bid for chip-and-seal resurfacing of the student and high school parking lots.
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17. Discussion and possible action to approve the donation agreement with Liberty National Bank for a new Softball Scoreboard.
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18. Discussion and possible action to approve participation in the OSDE Teacher Empowerment Program for the 26-27 SY.
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19. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Estimate of Needs.
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20. Discussion and possible action to approve the Engagement Letter for Arbitrage Compliance Services.
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Discussion:
Motion to approve the Engagement Letter for Arbitrage Compliance Services.
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21. Discussion and possible action to approve the Application for Sanctioning Ninnekah Athletics Booster Club.
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Discussion:
Motion to approve the Application for Sanctioning Ninnekah Athletics Boosters Club.
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22. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed executive session to discuss:
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22.a. Employment, hiring, reassignment, retirement, and/or resignations of individual salaried and/or hourly public officers and/or employees listed on Exhibit A. Executive session authority: OKLA. STAT. TIT. 25, 307(B)(1).
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22.b. Evaluation of the Superintendent. Executive Session Authority: OKLA. STAT. TIT. 25,307 (B)(1).
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23. Acknowledge return to open session and Executive Session compliance statement.
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24. Discussion and possible action regarding the hiring of the individual(s) listed in Exhibit A.
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25. Discussion and possible action regarding the resignations of individual(s) listed on Exhibit A.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion to approve the resignation for individual (s) listed on Exhibit A.
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26. Public Comment
Ninnekah Public Schools Policy AF Adopted August 18th, 2022 Public Participation at Board Meetings: The purpose of a Board meeting is for the Board to conduct district's business and deliberate and act upon matters before the Board, unless the Board is specifically conducting a public hearing on a matter. The public is encouraged to attend and to observe meetings of the Board and to participate whenever a public hearing is being held. Members of the public shall not be recognized while the Board is conducting its official business. Public participation time will be available at all regular meetings. Persons may complete the required form and request to address the Board during the Public Comment section of the agenda so long as such request is made more than twenty-fours hours prior to the posting of the agenda. If the request to address the Board is approved, each person or group addressing the Board shall be allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board on matters/items which are listed on the agenda. Groups consisting of three (3) or more persons shall designate a spokesperson who shall speak for and represent the group. The Board President will recognize speakers, maintain proper order, and comply with time limits. Persons addressing the board shall not be permitted to engage in defamatory conduct and shall not engage in disruptive behavior. The Board will not tolerate personal attacks on members of the Board, the administrative staff, or any employee. Board Members and District Administrative Staff are not required to respond to questions or comments from the public since doing so could be in violation of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The Board will not take any action on an item addressed by the public unless such item is properly posted on the agenda as an action item or is properly considered new business as defined by law. |
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27. New Business
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion to approve the Ninnekah High School Internship Report.
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28. Adjournment
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