May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Byng Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and roll call of members.
Discussion:
Caleb Estes, Ward 2 board member, turned in his letter of resignation making Ward 2 Seat 2 vacant. Others present were Kevin Wilson, Staci Capps, and Angie Hargus. Visitors were Caleb Estes, Jessica Franklin Noyce, and Chris Franklin.
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2. Reading and approval of the April 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 1105-1165 with total expenditure of $83,784.64 Co-Op Fund Purchase Order No. 2 with total expenditure of $5,146.80 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 79-84 with total expenditure of $6,641.93 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50317-50323 with total expenditure of $7,777.39 All Payroll Change Orders. |
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3.B. Take action on the April investment report.
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3.C. Take action to approve transfers within the activity fund.
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3.D. Take action on the annual renewal of:
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3.E. Take action on approving authorization to submit the Federal Programs/Grant Applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
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3.F. Take action to approve amended Definition of Account for Softball.
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4. Discuss the hiring of Angel, Johnston & Blasingame, P.C. as school treasurer for FY26 and take the necessary action.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Discussion and possible action on application for FY26 Temporary Appropriations.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Vote to approve or disapprove East Central Oklahoma On-Line Consortium Cooperative Agreement with Gordon Cooper Technology Center for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Take action to approve extended year speech and occupational therapy services for FY25.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
OT Solutions as per contracted amounts
Lauren Carpenter at $60.00 per hour Mia Holcomb at $60.00 per hour |
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8. Take action on resignation(s) received to date.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ashlee Douglas - High School Special Ed teacher
Linda Wood - Homer teacher assistant Kayla Lotter - Special Ed para Alayna Benedict - Pom coach Makayla Welch - Homer para |
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9. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of summer Junior High Cheer Coach for FY25, Information Technology Assistant for FY25 and FY26; Personnel (attachments 1-5); Darlene Bush - District Cafeteria Manager; Three Paraprofessionals; Pre-K Teacher; High School Special Education Teacher; 6th grade Science Teacher; Licensed Practical Nurse; Junior High Cheer Coach; Physical Education Teacher; High School boys basketball Assistant Coach; and Junior High Assistant Principal for FY26. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
Discussion:
at 7:18 p.m.
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11. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
Discussion:
Mr. Sawyers announced that the board entered into executive session at 6:47 p.m. Those present in executive session were Stanley Sawyers, Chris McGill, Adrianna Lancaster, Jamie Whitefield, Kevin Wilson and Staci Capps. The board met in executive session to discuss the employment of summer Junior High Cheer Coach for FY25, Information Technology Assistant for FY25 and FY26; Personnel (attachments 1-5); Darlene Bush - District Cafeteria Manager; Three Paraprofessionals; Pre-K Teacher; High School Special Education Teacher; 6th grade Science Teacher; Licensed Practical Nurse; Junior High Cheer Coach; Physical Education Teacher; High School boys basketball Assistant Coach; and Junior High Assistant Principal for FY26 as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
No action was taken by the board. The board returned to open session at 7:18 p.m. |
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12. Take action on employment of summer Junior High Cheer Coach for FY25.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Zach Dickey
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13. Take action on employment of Information Technology Assistant for FY25 and FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Isaiah Perry
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14. Take action on employment of personnel (attachments 1-5) for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Take action on employment of Darlene Bush - District Cafeteria Manager for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Take action on employment of three paraprofessionals for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Caitlyn Bess
Kaylyn Rawls Autumn Graham |
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17. Take action on employment of Pre-K teacher for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. Take action on employment of High School Special Education teacher for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Take action on employment of 6th grade Science teacher for FY26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Tressie Davis
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20. Take action on employment of Licensed Practical Nurse for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Zach Dickey, pending LPN certification.
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21. Take action on employment of Junior High Cheer Coach for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Zach Dickey
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22. Take action on employment of Physical Education Teacher and High School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Kyle Callison
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23. Take action on employment of Junior High Assistant Principal for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Tanya Mantooth
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24. Discussion and possible action to approve summer workers for FY25.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Debra Clements
Edward Clements Randi Smith Melissa Cross Myra Petsemoie Janice Presley Jaylee Love Justin Thompson Megan Widner |
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25. Discussion and possible board action to approve stipend for Stronger Connections Grants Coordinator and Committee Members.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
$2500.00 - Grant Coordinator: Andrea Boyd
$750.00 - Committee Members: Carrie Boyd, Randi Colbert, Amy Graham, Geni Fleet, Truly Nipps, Laura Presley, Shari Taylor, Ann Hisle-Helms, Stefanie Baldwin, Wyatt Shaw, and Trey Logsdon. |
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26. Take action to approve $500.00 stipend for entry year committee members.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jerica Reed
Lyndsey East Chris Elliott Rhi Debrosky Ann Helms Truly Nipps Jessica Plunk Tammy Johnson Carey Floyd Trey Logsdon |
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27. Discussion and possible action to approve stipend for cafeteria managers.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28. Take action to approve 2025 summer calendar for 12 month employees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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29. Take action to declare property as surplus and authorization to sell or dispose of surplus items.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
12 baseball uniform tops
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30. Maintenance report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson reported that the maintenance crew had installed a new HVAC unit at the HS gym and were preparing to replace three other units. He also discussed their plans for the summer, including a covered walkway, moving a playground, and deep-cleaning buildings. He also said the crew was busy catching up on mowing since the rain had put us so far behind and was working to get the campus ready for graduation.
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31. Bond update.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson said he expected dirt work to begin soon on the new buildings. He said all the rain had delayed the start of the work. He reported that the new track/tennis court site should be getting ready to be sent to bid.
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32. Superintendent's reports.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson reported that we had 10 students receive their State FFA Degrees at the State FFA Convention. He also reported that we had a student win 1st place in a Proficiency Contest and a student who was a finalist for a STAR award. He also reported that the Girls Tennis team had finished fifth at State. We had our #1 doubles team finish as runner-up and our #2 singles finished 6th. Mr. Wilson also reported that the track team had competed at state, and we had a 1600 relay team finish 3rd. Mr. Wilson said our students had represented the school in a great way at all events.
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33. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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34. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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