February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call:
Buckholts Davis Lolar Neal Schreckengost
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Discussion:
Also present were the following: Kelly Henderson, Becky Barnes, Emily Hornberger, Rebecca Ward, Cathy Barker, Sonia Norton, Lisha Elroy, Rachel Terry, Lori McCann, Sarabeth Jennings, Brooke Alston, Benjamin Nerl, Kim Ellis, Merry Stone, and Misty Burch.
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2. Flag Salute
Discussion:
The flag salute was led by students of the Woodrow Wilson Academic Team.
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3. Chicken Express Employees of the Month
Discussion:
The February recipients will be celebrated at the next Regular Meeting of the Duncan Board of Education on March 10, 2026.
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4. Site Presentation by Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Discussion:
Each site submits one video update to present to the board each school year. This month, Principal Rebecca Ward highlighted Woodrow Wilson Elementary.
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5. Department Presentation from Child Nutrition
Discussion:
Child Nutrition Director Becky Barnes updated the board on all of the wonderful things going on in the cafeterias throughout the district.
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6. Public participation and/or discussion
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There was no public participation and/or discussion.
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7. Discussion and possible motion to approve amendments to the following district policy and procedure:
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7.A. Policy 6039 Hazing - amendments
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8. Superintendent's Report
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8.A. District Update
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Assistant Superintendent, Merry Stone, led the report by introducing Misty Burch. Misty will be joining the Duncan Board of Education in Seat #1, replacing Kris Schreckengost in April. Mrs. Stone continued by highlighting accomplishments in the classroom and in athletics, then explained to the board how the district is meeting with 8th grade parents and their student one-on-one to prepare for High School and know what to expect.
High School Principal, Lisha Elroy, and Counselor, Rachel Terry, presented a slideshow to the board to follow up with any possible questions regarding class enrollment and graduation requirements. |
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9. Consent Agenda
All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routine nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The Consent Agenda consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items: |
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9.A. Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
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9.B. Cafeteria Monthly Reports
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October's report has changed by one, at Will Rogers.
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9.C. Financial Reports
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9.D. Activity Fund Reports
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9.E. Encumbrance Reports
General Fund 11 Purchase Order Numbers 65915-65997, total dollar value of $129,294.15 Building Fund 21 Purchase Orders, Number 21152-21163, total dollar value of $23,875.67 Bond Fund 36 Purchase Orders, Number 36028-36031, total dollar value of $205,529.85 Insurance Fund 86 Purchase Orders, Number 8608-8610, total dollar value of $31,755.00 Change Order Listing(s) of Encumbrances
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9.F. 2026-2027 District Calendar
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9.G. Thought Exchange - 3 year subscription to Engagement+ for staff, student, and community exchange in the amount of $6,758.48 paid by Federal Funds
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9.H. Apple Inc. - DPS 2020 Vision Bond purchase of 25 Apple Laptops and Licenses for Student Media Production classroom instruction at Duncan High School in the amount of $42,374.73
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9.I. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury - Yield Restriction Calculation for the $11,280,000.00 Lease Revenue Note Series 2020 Positive Liability Payment for the period ending 12/15/2025 in the amount of $31,063.44 paid by Fund 88
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10. Proposed Executive Session to discuss: (a) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective District employees as outlined on Schedule A, inclusive; and (b) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B) (1) Proposed termination of support employee, Alison McClary, effective January 23, 2026.
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11. Vote to acknowledge the Board’s return to Open Session
Executive Session Minutes Compliance Announcement/Statement: The matters considered, Proposed Executive Session to discuss: (a) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1) Retirements, resignations, terminations, hiring of employees, employment, rehiring and changes to employment contracts of current and prospective District employees as outlined on Schedule A, inclusive; and (b) Pursuant to 25 O.S. § 307 (B) (1) Proposed termination of support employee, Alison McClary, effective January 23, 2026. No action was taken in Executive Session.
Discussion:
There was no executive session, therefore the meeting continued.
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12. Discussion and possible action regarding retirements, resignations, employment, and changes of contract as listed on Schedule A attached
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13. Discussion and motion to approve, not approve or table the proposed termination of Alison McClary, support employee, effective January 23, 2026
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14. Discussion and possible action regarding declaration of miscellaneous items as surplus
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15. Discussion and possible action regarding New Business
Rationale:
In accordance with Oklahoma Statues, title 25-311 (A) (9), New Business is limited to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of the posting of this agenda.
Discussion:
There was no New Business.
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16. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Administration Building at 1740 W. Spruce, Duncan, OK
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17. Adjournment
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Discussion:
This concludes the business that came before the Board on February 10, 2026, and at 6:23 P.M. Board Vice President Eric Davis declared the meeting adjourned.
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