September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Board of Education Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer

3. Action on Minutes of Regular Meeting on August 4, 2026

4. APPROVAL OF ENCUMBRANCES: 2026-2027    

5. Hearings and Correspondence

5.a. Communications

5.b. Opportunity for comments from the audience regarding the agenda

6. Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of a lice clinic, including a presentation by Leah Encinas, RN, and Wade Huntsman.

7. Consider and take action on the Estimate of Needs for 2026-2027
 

8. Consider and take action on the revised Gifted & Talented Plan

9. Consider and take action on the revised salary schedule and adjustments for 2026-2027
 

10. Consider and take action on Mekhi Edwards as certified adjunct instructor for Cushing Middle School for academic credit in Physical Education for the 2026-2027 school year
 

11. Consider and take action on a one-time stipend to Kristen Tarp for $1,600.00 for Cushing Children's Theater
 

12. Consider and take action on Cushing Public Schools' transfer capacity
 

13. Consider and take action on the Negotiations and Contractual Agreements for 2026-2027 school year
 

14. Consider and take action on the Sanctioning of Booster Clubs/Parent Organizations
 

15. Consider and take action on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and Cushing Public School Distrtict

16. Consider and take action on the Transportation Agreement with Linwood Village and Cushing Public Schools

17. Consider and take action on revising the following policies: 

• Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Trafficking
• Artificial Intelligence
• Support Personnel Leave
• Certified Employee Leave
• Criminal Records Searches
• Disciplinary Removal of Children with Disabilities
• Educational Services for Students Under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Length of School Year
• Open Records
• Open Records Act Schedule of Fees
• Personal Wireless Devices and Electronic Accounts
• School Personnel Digital and Electronic Communications with Students
• Student Residency
• Suspension, Dismissal and Non-reemployment of Teachers
• Testing Program
• Wellness
• Testing Employees and Applicants for Employment (Other then Bus Drivers) with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substances

 

18. Consider and take action on the adoption of the following policy:

• Employment of Retired Teachers

19. New Business

20. Reports

• Superintendent Report
• Capital improvements - facility update
• Enrollment
• Activity Funds - Central Office, Middle School, High School
• Budget/Treasurer  

21. Vote to Convene into Executive Session 

21.a. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)

• Alan Joplin - Transportation Mechanic
• Preston Baker - CEC Custodian
• Tyler Sneed - CEC Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Samantha Holdridge - CMS Food Service Manager

21.b. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the employment of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)

• Carley Cargill - Sub Bus Driver
• Angel Jeske - Sub Bus Driver
• Missy Hogrefe - CHS Paraprofessional
• Brendon Harvey - CEC Custodian
• Nathan Moffit - CMS Custodian
• Lauren Lemmon - CEC Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Don Amon - Sub Bus Driver, Auditorium Manager, and EL Coordinator

22. Acknowledge return to Open Session

23. Executive Session Compliance Announcement

24. Vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) and employment of the ones listed

25. Vote to adjourn