October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Session
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Recognition of Jefferson Elementary Principal Jennifer Epperley, Students, and Staff
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3.A. Flag Salute
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3.B. Minute of Silence and Invocation
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3.C. Presentation to the Board of Education of Jefferson Elementary Programs
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4. Opportunity for Public Comment
Discussion:
Cyndi Berger came forward to discuss 5.C., Policy Changes.
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5. Report of the Superintendent
Discussion:
Dr. James announced that the Jim Thorpe art winners will be presented at the next board meeting.
Dr. James also shared that Tristan Wyatt will be at each of the site faculty meetings to discuss a health insurance option. Dr James shared upcoming dates available for conferences for board members to attend. Turner Bass gave a shout-out regarding the Learning Loop and also recognized communications. |
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5.A. Central Office Reports
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5.B. Board discussion and possible action on Regular Board Meeting dates for 2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Board discussion and possible action on OSSBA Policy Section F
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Update on Stucker construction
Discussion:
Matt Johnson presented an update on the construction of Stucker.
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5.E. Board discussion and possible action on contract with Shaughnessy Group, LLC
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Discussion:
No action was taken on the contract with Shaughnessy Group, LLC.
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5.F. Discussion about 2027 Graduation
Discussion:
Dr. James gave an update on the surveys that were sent out regarding the 2027 Graduation and the possible locations for graduation to be held.
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5.G. Board discussion on 2027-2028 DRAFT Instructional Calendar.
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Discussion:
Dr. James shared that this 2027-2028 DRAFT instructional calendar has been shared with approximately 50 teachers who provided feedback for this calendar.
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6. Consent Docket Items: All of the following items will be approved by one vote unless any Board Member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. Possible action by the Board of Education to approve:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.A. Minutes of the September 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
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6.B. Report of the Chief Financial Officer
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6.B.a. Payroll POs
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6.B.b. Encumbrance Registers for 26-27FY
BOND FUND 03 REGISTERS 5-7 GENERAL FUND 11 ENCUMBRANCES 503-602 CO-OP FUND 12 ENCUMBRANCES 6-7 BUILDING FUND 21 ENCUMBRANCES 23-27 BOND FUND 33 ENCUMBRANCES 23-76 GIFT FUND 81 ENCUMBRANCES 11-12 |
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6.C. Agreements:
a) SSM Health Athletic Trainer Contract b) Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Cooperative Agreements w/Pleasant Grove School & Shawnee Middle School for the 26-27 SY c) Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Cooperative Agreements w/Grove School & Shawnee Middle School for the 26-27 SY d) Holly McBride, M.Ed., M.S. - School Psychometrist Evaluation Services |
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6.D. Organizations Requesting Sanctioning for the 26-27 SY.
a) Shawnee Varsity Pom
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7. Proposed Executive Session to discuss:
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7.A. Superintendent's Personnel Report
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7.A.a. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Acknowledge to return to Open Session
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9. Board President's Statement of Executive Session Minutes.
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10. Approval of Superintendent's Personnel Reports, Exhibit A (and Exhibit B that was presented under separate cover)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. New Business: New business means any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting. 25 O.S. § 311.
Discussion:
No new business.
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12. Board member comments and announcements
Discussion:
Mandy Hillhouse commended the Homecoming parade.
Mandy HIllhouse complimented the students involved in the high school play. Dr. James shared that work was already beginning for the 2027 Homecoming Parade to be bigger and better. Dr. James also shared that several businesses from downtown have reached out to share that they had a great business day. Turner Bass shared the excitement and energy downtown for the Homecoming Parade. |
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13. Adjournment
Discussion:
Motion was made by Turner Bass, Board President, to adjourn meeting at 6:59PM.
Motion unseconded. |
