Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
3. Public Participation
4. Principals' Reports
5. Superintendent's Report
6. Discussion and action to acknowledge election certification of Board Seat #1 to Shelby Miller and administer the Oath of Office
7. Discussion and action on reorganizing board member officer positions: President, Vice President, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Member
8. Consent Agenda Items recommended for approval by a single vote.  Items may be voted on separately at the request of any board member
8.A. Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
8.B. Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Report, and status of all funds and investments
8.C. FY26 Encumbrances/Purchase Orders
General Fund #227 - #232
Building Fund # None
8.D. FY26 Payments/Warrants
General Fund #970 - #1102
Building Fund #56 - #65
Insurance Loss Fund - None
8.E. School Rental Requests as listed, any others at hand
8.F. Fundraising Activities Requests as listed, any others at hand
8.G. FY27 School Based Services, PLLC, Contract, Evaluations & Psychological Services 
8.H. FY27 Clearwater Enterprises Agreement, natural gas
8.I. Girls Basketball out of state trip to Joplin, MO
8.J. Discussion and action on FY26 Quarter #4 Transfer Capacities 
9. Action Agenda - Individual items for discussion and action.  The Board may choose to take action on any item listed including motion to approve, motion to not approve, make a specific motion, take no action, table an item, or concur no action required.  Members may second a motion, cast a vote, or abstain.
9.A. Discussion and action regarding SY 26-27 School Year Calendar
9.B. Discussion and action on a quote from Remington Cleaning LLC for the summer floor project in amount of $17,600 
9.C. Discussion and action on FY27 Temporary Appropriations as prepared by the school auditor 
9.D. Discussion and action in absence of the President and/or Clerk, to appoint an acting President and/or acting Clerk for the school district to execute any and all documents pertaining to setting the maturities, date, time and place of the bond sale
9.E. Discussion and action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $335,000 Building Bonds of this school district and designating bond counsel for this insurance of bonds 
9.F. Discussion and action on an E-rate resolution authorizing the filing of FCC Form 471 and authorizing payment of the applicant's share subject to USAC and SLD approval for funding for FY27 
9.G. Discussion and action on Welch Public Schools Chromebook 1:1 initiative, Chromebook fees, and student distribution used for academic instruction  

10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding convening in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1), (Supp.2002), to discuss the employment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee:
1. Employment of David Dunlap, Certified Teacher, Head Softball Coach
2. Employment of Mariah Mitchell, Certified Teacher, Assistant Softball Coach
3. Employment of Certified Staff for FY27 as listed on Exhibit A
11. Return to Open Session, President's Acknowledgement, Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement (Members Participating, Items Discussed, No Action Taken)
12. Discussion and action regarding employment of David Dunlap for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Head Softball Coach 
13. Discussion and action regarding employment of Mariah Mitchell for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Assistant Softball Coach
14. Discussion and action to employ Certified Teachers for FY27 as listed on Exhibit A
15. New Business
16. Adjournment
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NOTE:  The Board of Education may discuss, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to discuss any item on the agenda.  The Board of Education reserves the right to take up an agenda item in any order regardless of how items are listed below.
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Welch Board of Education
Agenda Item:
1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum
Agenda Item:
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
Agenda Item:
3. Public Participation
Agenda Item:
4. Principals' Reports
Agenda Item:
5. Superintendent's Report
Agenda Item:
6. Discussion and action to acknowledge election certification of Board Seat #1 to Shelby Miller and administer the Oath of Office
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Make a motion to acknowledge election certification of Board Seat #1 to Shelby Miller and Board Clerk to administer the Oath of Office and Loyalty Oath. Shelby Miller read the oath for Board Seat #1. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
7. Discussion and action on reorganizing board member officer positions: President, Vice President, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Member
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to leave the seats the same with Shelby Miller as the Deputy Clerk. Jesse Highsmith-President , Rowdy Layton Vice-President, Shannon Walker-Clerk, Shelby Miller-Deputy Clerk, Brian Mooney-Member. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
8. Consent Agenda Items recommended for approval by a single vote.  Items may be voted on separately at the request of any board member
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8a Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting , 8.B. Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Report, and status of all funds and investments, 8.C. FY26 Encumbrances/Purchase Orders General Fund #227 - #232 Building Fund # None, 8.D. FY26 Payments/Warrants, General Fund #970 - #1102 Building Fund #56 - #65, Insurance Loss Fund - None, 8.E. School Rental Requests as listed, any others at hand 8.F. Fundraising Activities Requests as listed, any others at hand, 8.G. FY27 School Based Services, PLLC, Contract, Evaluations & Psychological Services, 8.H. FY27 Clearwater Enterprises Agreement, natural gas 8.I. Girls Basketball out of state trip to Joplin, MO, 8.J. Discussion and action on FY26 Quarter #4 Transfer Capacities. Mr. Ramsey also pointed out there was a correction that on 8.I. the agenda reflects the trip to Joplin Mo, However the basketball camp is in Branson, Mo. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
8.A. Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
Agenda Item:
8.B. Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Report, and status of all funds and investments
Agenda Item:
8.C. FY26 Encumbrances/Purchase Orders
General Fund #227 - #232
Building Fund # None
Agenda Item:
8.D. FY26 Payments/Warrants
General Fund #970 - #1102
Building Fund #56 - #65
Insurance Loss Fund - None
Agenda Item:
8.E. School Rental Requests as listed, any others at hand
Agenda Item:
8.F. Fundraising Activities Requests as listed, any others at hand
Agenda Item:
8.G. FY27 School Based Services, PLLC, Contract, Evaluations & Psychological Services 
Agenda Item:
8.H. FY27 Clearwater Enterprises Agreement, natural gas
Agenda Item:
8.I. Girls Basketball out of state trip to Joplin, MO
Agenda Item:
8.J. Discussion and action on FY26 Quarter #4 Transfer Capacities 
Agenda Item:
9. Action Agenda - Individual items for discussion and action.  The Board may choose to take action on any item listed including motion to approve, motion to not approve, make a specific motion, take no action, table an item, or concur no action required.  Members may second a motion, cast a vote, or abstain.
Agenda Item:
9.A. Discussion and action regarding SY 26-27 School Year Calendar
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve 9A. regarding SY 26-27 School Year Calendar. This motion, made by Rowdy Layton and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
9.B. Discussion and action on a quote from Remington Cleaning LLC for the summer floor project in amount of $17,600 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to take actions on 9B. on a quote from Remington Cleaning LLC for the summer floor project in amount of $17,600 . This motion, made by Rowdy Layton and seconded by Shelby Miller, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
9.C. Discussion and action on FY27 Temporary Appropriations as prepared by the school auditor 
Agenda Item:
9.D. Discussion and action in absence of the President and/or Clerk, to appoint an acting President and/or acting Clerk for the school district to execute any and all documents pertaining to setting the maturities, date, time and place of the bond sale
Agenda Item:
9.E. Discussion and action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $335,000 Building Bonds of this school district and designating bond counsel for this insurance of bonds 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to approve the resolution calling for a bond sale on May 12, 2026 at noon. This motion, made by Mr Jesse Highsmith and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
9.F. Discussion and action on an E-rate resolution authorizing the filing of FCC Form 471 and authorizing payment of the applicant's share subject to USAC and SLD approval for funding for FY27 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Make a motion to approve the E-rate resolution authorizing the filing of FCC Form 471 and authorizing payment of the applicant's share subject to USAC and SLD approval for funding for FY27. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shelby Miller, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
9.G. Discussion and action on Welch Public Schools Chromebook 1:1 initiative, Chromebook fees, and student distribution used for academic instruction  
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to discontinue sending home Chromebooks with students and collecting Chromebook fees. This motion, made by Rowdy Layton and seconded by Shelby Miller, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:

10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding convening in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1), (Supp.2002), to discuss the employment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee:
1. Employment of David Dunlap, Certified Teacher, Head Softball Coach
2. Employment of Mariah Mitchell, Certified Teacher, Assistant Softball Coach
3. Employment of Certified Staff for FY27 as listed on Exhibit A
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to not convene in Executive Session pursuant to OKLA. STAT. Title 25 § 307 (B)(1), (Supp.2002), to discuss the following items, . 1. Employment of David Dunlap, Certified Teacher, Head Softball Coach 2. Employment of Mariah Mitchell, Certified Teacher, Assistant Softball Coach 3. Employment of Certified Staff for FY27 as listed on Exhibit A. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
11. Return to Open Session, President's Acknowledgement, Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement (Members Participating, Items Discussed, No Action Taken)
Agenda Item:
12. Discussion and action regarding employment of David Dunlap for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Head Softball Coach 
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Make a motion to employ David Dunlap for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Head Softball Coach. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
13. Discussion and action regarding employment of Mariah Mitchell for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Assistant Softball Coach
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Make a motion to employ Mariah Mitchell for FY27 as a Certified Teacher and Assistant Softball Coach. This motion, made by Rowdy Layton and seconded by Brian Mooney, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
14. Discussion and action to employ Certified Teachers for FY27 as listed on Exhibit A
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Make a motion to employ certified teachers as listed on exhibit A. This motion, made by Shannon Walker and seconded by Rowdy Layton, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea
Agenda Item:
15. New Business
Agenda Item:
16. Adjournment
Action(s):
Motion passed:
Motion to adjourn at 6:36 p.m. This motion, made by Brian Mooney and seconded by Shannon Walker, passed.
  • Mr Jesse Highsmith: Yea
  • Rowdy Layton: Yea
  • Shannon Walker: Yea
  • Brian Mooney: Yea
  • Shelby Miller: Yea

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