February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and roll call of members.

2. Discussion and possible vote to approve minutes of previous regular board meeting of January 12, 2026.

3. Discussion and possible vote to approve encumbrances (FY'26); payroll, general fund (70921-70922), coop fund (80043), child nutrition fund (90084); claims, general fund (558-610), coop fund (27-29), building fund (171-184), child nutrition fund (52-55), sinking fund (4).

4. Discussion and possible vote to approve warrants (FY'26); payroll, general fund (2334-2661), coop fund (272-317), child nutrition fund (343-393); claims, general fund (2662-2728), coop fund (318-327), building fund (140-155), child nutrition fund (394-406), bond fund (1), sinking fund (4). 

5. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund reports.

6. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund sub-accounts, transfers, expenditure requests, and/or interest designations.

7. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fundraisers.

8. Public Comment (As outlined in Board Policy 2012).

9. Presentation, acknowledgment, and possible vote to approve the 2024-2025 school year audit report.  The audit will be presented by Kerry John Patten, C.P.A., or his representative.

10. Presentation, discussion, and possible vote to acknowledge the 2024-2025 A-F Report Card.

11. Discussion and possible vote to approve changes to the 2025-2026 school calendar.

12. Discussion and possible vote to approve an agreement with Gordon Cooper Technology Center to allow sophomore students to enroll in career and technical education courses for high school credit as approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.

13. Discussion and possible vote to approve an agreement with Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a Teacher Recognition Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

14. Discussion and possible vote to approve a Supplemental Appropriations request as listed on Form 307 for the Little River Special Education Cooperative Fund for the 2025-2026 school year.

15. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session:
A. Consider accepting resignations:
     Nicole Rawls - Paraprofessional - Cross Timbers Elementary
B. Consider hiring the Assistant Superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year: Brandi Burks.
C. Consider hiring the Director of Special Services for Tecumseh Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year: J. Lowden.
D. The Board may vote to convene in executive session to discuss said personnel matters as identified in items A through C as per Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes Section 307 (B)(1). 

16. Board vote to convene in executive session or to remain in open session.

17. Acknowledge the Board's return to open session and reading of the Executive Session Compliance Announcement.

18. Consider and possible vote to accept personnel resignations: Nicole Rawls.

19. Consider and possible vote to hire or not to hire Assistant Superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year: Brandi Burks.

20. Consider and possible vote to hire or not to hire Director of Special Services of Tecumseh Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year: J. Lowden.

21. Superintendent's Report.

22. Board Comments.

23. New Business.

24. Vote to adjourn or recess and reconvene.