April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order: Brian Bowling, President

2. Roll call of members and recording of present and absent

3. Swearing in of newly elected board member, Brian Bowling, Seat 1.

4. Reorganization of the board

5. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve General Fund 11 purchase order encumbrance numbers 712 through 789 in the amount of $256,087.99 with change order # 712-789. 

6. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Building Fund 21 purchase order encumbrance number 12 in the amount of $50.00 with change order # 12.

7. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Child Nutrition Fund 22 purchase order encumbrance number 13 in the amount of $188.82 with change order # 13.

8. Presentation of Activity Fund activity and balances for the month and vote to approve or not approve financial report and transfers.
 

9. Treasurer's Report.

10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve resignations to date.

11. Proposed executive session to discuss the hiring of a High School Biology teacher, Mid-High History teacher, Mid-High Computer teacher, Mid-High English teacher, Mid-High Math teacher, Mid-High Science teacher and a paraprofessional at Tonkawa Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year.  25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1)

12. Board to appoint minutes' secretary and vote to convene or not convene in executive session.

13. Acknowledgment board returned to open session.

14. Executive session compliance announcement.

15. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a High School Biology teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

16. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a Mid-High History teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

17. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a Mid-High Computer teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

18. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a Mid-High English teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

19. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a Mid-High Math teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

20. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a Mid-High Science teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

21. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Superintendent's recommendation for hiring a paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year.

22. Principal's reports

23. Reading of the minutes of the March 9, 2026 regular meeting and vote to approve or not approve

24. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the proposed 2026-2027 Tonkawa Public Schools Calendar

25. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve submitting Ward's Air Conditioning invoice for heaters in the Softball/Wrestling Facility in the amount of $52,105.00 to BancFirst for payment using bond funds.

26. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve surplussing Tonkawa Elementary School's old cafeteria equipment.

27. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Tonkawa Board of Education Student Self-Administration of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Cystic Fibrosis Medication and Stocking of Epinephrine and Inhalers.

28. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Tonkawa Board of Education Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Antisemitism Policy.

29. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Tonkawa Board of Education Elementary School Chase Morris Act Sudden Cardiac Emergency Response Plan.

30. Discussion and vote to approve or disapprove Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-27.  This resolution authorizes the filing of the Form 471 application(s) for funding year 2026-27 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.

31. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve a contract between Tonkawa Public Schools and S&B CPAs and Associates, PLLC to complete the 2026-27 Estimate of Needs and the 2025-26 school year audit.

32. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the contracted services agreement between Tonkawa Public Schools and Evaluation Works, LLC for the 2026-27 school year.

33. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve personnel to serve on the Professional Development Committee for 2026-27 school year.

34. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve updates to the District Student Capacity Data for the current quarter.

35. Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time, and place for the sale of the $820,000 General Obligation Building Bonds of the school district.

36. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve a contract between Tonkawa Public Schools and SylogistEd, Inc for the 2026-27 school year.

37. Discussion and vote to accept or reject the recommendation on renewal of employment for the 2026-27 school year for the certified staff members (see attached list).

38. Discussion and vote to accept or reject the recommendation on renewal of employment for the 2026-27 school year for the adjunct certified staff members (see attached list).

39. Discussion and vote to accept or reject the recommendation on renewal of employment for the 2026-27 school year for the support staff members (see attached list).

40. Superintendent's report

41. New Business

42. Motion to Adjourn