May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
**Minutes are still in Draft Form until Approved by the Board
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1. Call to order: Brian Bowling, President
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2. Roll call of members and recording of present and absent
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3. Reading of the minutes of the April 13, 2026 regular meeting and vote to approve or not approve.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve General Fund purchase order encumbrance numbers 790 through 848 in the amount of $61,959.76 with change order #790-848.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Child Nutrition Fund purchase order encumbrance numbers 14 through 17 in the amount of $70,538.86 with change order #14-17.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriation for the Gift Fund in the amount of $200,000.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve changing General Fund purchase order 790 vendor from Amazon to Prosperity Bank.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve submitting U.S. Sports Turf invoice for turf in the Softball/Wrestling Facility in the amount of $15,792.00 to BancFirst for payment using bond funds.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve submitting EMH Construction invoice for driveway & sidewalk to softball field in the amount of $16,758.00 to BancFirst for payment using bond funds.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve submitting Tefft Plumbing invoice for Softball/Wrestling Facility in the amount of $53,350.00 for payment using bond funds.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve submitting Z Floor Company invoice for the elementary school gym floor replacement in the amount of $59,900.00 to BancFirst for payment using bond funds.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Presentation of Activity Fund activity and balances for the month and vote to approve or not approve financial report and transfers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Treasurer's Report
Discussion:
Ladonna Durkee gave the treasurer's report. No action was taken by the board.
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14. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Special Education Policies.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Special Education Life Skills Handbook.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Life Skills Classroom Paraprofessional Support Contract and Daily Duties Checklist.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Temporary Appropriations for fiscal year 2026-27.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the amendment to renew the food service management company contract renewal between Tonkawa Public Schools and Taher, Inc. for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve resignations to date.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Proposed executive session to discuss hiring an elementary school teacher, a Native American Education Director, a Special Education Director, and temporary summer maintenance helpers for the 2026-27 school year. O.S. § 307(B)(1).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21. Board to appoint minutes' secretary and vote to convene or not to convene in executive session.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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22. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
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23. Executive session compliance announcement.
Discussion:
The board entered into executive session at 7:08 p.m. on May 11, 2026 to discuss the hiring of an elementary school teacher, a Native American Education Director, a Special Education Director, and temporary summer maintenance helpers for the 2026-27 school year, as authorized by 25 O.S. Section, 307(B)(1). Those present in executive session were Casey McAninch, Tyler Langstong, Jerry Hook, Brian Bowling, Melanie Bellinghausen, and Lori Simpson. Returned to open session at 7:32 p.m. No action was taken by the board of education.
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24. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning the employment of a elementary school teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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25. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning the employment of a Native American Education Director for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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26. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning the employment of a Special Education Director for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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27. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning the employment of temporary maintenance helpers for the 2026 summer months.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28. Discussion and vote to accept or reject the recommendation on renewal of employment for the 2026-27 school year for the support staff member and certified staff members.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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29. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve Tonkawa Board of Education Policy Sanctioning of Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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30. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve allowing out of state travel to Segwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas for vocal students at Tonkawa High School in May.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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31. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve allowing out of state travel to Washington D.C. for national competition for Technology Student Association Students in June.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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32. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the contract between Tonkawa Public Schools and Quality Choice Testing, LLC for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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33. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the renewal of membership with the Oklahoma State School Board Association for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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34. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Employment Service Agreement between Oklahoma State School Board Association and Tonkawa Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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35. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Policy Subscription Renewal between Oklahoma State School Board Association and Tonkawa Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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36. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the renewal of the Oklahoma State School Board Association Assemble Meeting Services for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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37. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve increasing Special Education Differential pay for the 2026-27 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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38. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the contract between Tonkawa Public Schools and J.D. McCarty for the 2026-27 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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39. Superintendent's report
Discussion:
Lori Simpson gave the superintendent and principal's reports to the board. No action was taken by the board.
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40. Principal's reports
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41. New Business
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42. Motion to Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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