September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Discussion:
Time 6:00 P.M.
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SALUTE TO THE OKLAHOMA FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
(I salute the flag of the State of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people.)
Discussion:
Pledge of Allegiance led by Jim Shelton.
Oklahoma Pledge led by MaryAnne Boyd. Moment of Silence was observed. |
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3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Time will be permitted for any resident of the Vinita Public School district to address the Board of Education on items pertaining to this agenda. A resident wishing to address the Board of Education should complete a "Request to be Heard" card and submit to the minute’s clerk, prior to the announcement of the "Recognition of Visitors". When called upon, the speaker shall state his or her name and any organization represented. Speakers shall be limited to 5 minutes and delegations of five or more persons shall appoint a spokesperson to present comments. The Board encourages speakers to refrain from remarks concerning personnel matters. These matters should be presented, in writing, to the Board and/or Superintendent for their review.
Discussion:
No Visitors.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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4.A. Reading and Approval of Minutes (August 10, 2026)
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4.B. Reading and Approval of Treasurer's Report and Investment of Funds Report
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4.C. August Activity Fund
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4.D. Current Bills & Encumbrances - General Fund, Encumbrances #197-241
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4.E. Current Bills & Encumbrances - Building Fund, Encumbrances #44-45
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4.F. Current Bills & Encumbrances- Child Nutrition Fund, Encumbrances #18
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4.G. Change Orders - General Fund, Encumbrances #20-164
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4.H. Change Orders - Building Fund, Encumbrances #1-22
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4.I. Change Orders - Child Nutrition Fund, Encumbrances #4-13
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4.J. Donations:
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4.K. Contracts:
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4.L. Fundraisers
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Consent Agenda items 4.A through 4.L be APPROVED as presented, effective September 14, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. REPORTS/COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Discussion:
None
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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7. ESTIMATE OF NEEDS
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the Estimate of Needs, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. 2026-27 JOM MEETING DATES
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the 2026-27 JOM Meeting Dates, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. LIBRARY WAIVER/DEREGULATION
Consider and take action to approve or deny the Library Media Center Deregulation for 2027, 2028, 2029, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. MENTOR TEACHERS
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the Mentor Teachers for all first year teachers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. HOURS/DAYS
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the 2026-2027 school calendar based on 1086 hours instead of 166 days.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. MANDATED DISTRICT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the following mandated district job responsibilities be filled by the following district staff as described for the 2026-2027 school year: ADA Compliance Officer - Special Education Director Title XI Coordinator - Athletic Director Negotiation Team - Rusty Rankin, Superintendent; Kelly Grimmett, Assistant Superintendent; Joe Gramlich, MS Principal/Director of Operations; Joy Doggett; Beckie Bandy; Farrah Rexwinkle
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. ACTIVITY FUND POLICY (CFB)
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the updated Activity Fund policy (CFB), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. PROHIBITION OF RACE AND SEX DISCRIMINATION IN CURRICULUM AND COMPLAINT PROCESS POLICY (EGG)
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the updated Prohibition of Race and Sex Discrimination in Curriculum and Complaint Process Policy (EGG), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. STUDENT DRUG TESTING PROGRAM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES POLICY (FNCFD)
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the updated Student Drug Testing Program Extracurricular Activities Policy (FNCFD), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES POLICY CONTRACT (FNCFD-E)
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the updated Student Extracurricular Activities Contract (FNCFD-E), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. STUDENT TRANSFER POLICY (FE)
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the revision of the Student Transfer Policy (FE), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. SALARY SCHEDULES
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the Salary Schedules, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the Professional Development Plan, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. NEGOTIATIONS MANUAL 2026-27
Board to consider and take action to approve the Negotiations Manual, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21. ADDENDUMS
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the 2026-27 Addendums, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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22. COACHING ADDENDUMS
Board to consider and take action to approve or deny the Coaching Addendums, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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23. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Board to consider and take action to approve of deny the following out of state travel:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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24. VOTE TO CONVENE OR NOT CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion, second, discussion, and vote on motion to go into executive session, pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 307(B)(1) and (7):
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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25. VOTE TO ACKNOWLEDGE BOARD'S RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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26. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COMPLIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT PERSONNEL
Discussion:
No action taken.
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27. PERSONNEL
Board to consider and take action on the following personnel matter: |
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27.A. The Board will vote to approve or not approve the contracts of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, per the personnel sheet attached to and publicly posted with this agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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27.B. The Board will approve or not approve the employment of Certified, Support, & Adjunct Personnel, per the personnel sheet attached to and publicly posted with the agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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27.C. The Board will vote to approve or not approve the reassignment of Certified and Support Personnel, per the personnel sheet attached to and publicly posted with this agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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27.D. The Board will approve or not approve the resignation of Support Personnel, per the personnel sheet attached to and publicly posted with the agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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27.E. The Board will vote to approve or not approve the termination of Support Personnel, per the personnel sheet attached to and publicly posted with this agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28. NEW BUSINESS
The law provides that, if "New Business" is listed on the agenda, the Board can, under that item, consider and vote on any business that could not have been foreseen or known about at the time the agenda was posted.
Discussion:
None.
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29. ADJOURNMENT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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