September 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Byng Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and roll call of members.
Discussion:
Others present were Kevin Wilson, Staci Capps, Angie Hargus, and visitor Jessica Franklin-Noyce.
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2. Reading and approval of the August 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Discussion and possible action on Estimate of Needs for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 316-449 with total expenditure of $120,876.69 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 42-48 with total expenditure of $55,565.50 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50247-50255 with total expenditure of $154,258.86 All Payroll Change Orders. |
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4.B. Take action on July investment report.
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4.C. Take action on August investment report.
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4.D. Take action to approve transfers within the activity fund.
Discussion:
There were no transfers to approve.
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4.E. Take action on out-of-state travel for High School Cross Country team to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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4.F. Take action to approve amended FCCLA Definition of Account.
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4.G. Take action to approve Professional Development Committee for FY26.
Discussion:
Stephanie Baldwin, Carrie Boyd, Shawna Brecheen, Staci Capps, Geni Fleet, Amy Graham, Ann Helms, Trey Logsdon, Laura Presley, Wyatt Shaw, Jessica Stettler, Angela Streater, Shari Taylor, and Logan Wall.
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4.H. Take action to approve Gifted Committee for FY26.
Discussion:
Elizabeth McDowell, Francis Parent
Haley Coppedge, Homer Parent Tiffany Logsdon, Byng Elementary Parent Dalila Stafford - France Counselor Sarah Austin - Homer Counselor Carrie Boyd - Byng Elementary Counselor Crystal Smith - Byng Junior High Counselor Amy Shaw - Byng High School Counselor Chris Elliott - Gifted Coordinator |
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5. Discussion and possible action with regard to capacity limitations for student transfers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion and possible action on Athletic Emergency Plan.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion and possible action on Chase Morris Sudden Cardiac Arrest Response Plan(s).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Take action on resignation(s) received to date.
Discussion:
There were no resignations.
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9. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of Lilah Carpitcher - Certified Teacher, Austra Stewart - 1st Grade Teacher, Charles Echols - Part Time Custodian, two Cafeteria Employees, and Special Education Paraprofessional for FY26. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
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11. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
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12. Take action on employment of Lilah Carpitcher - Certified Teacher, Austra Stewart - 1st Grade Teacher, Charles Echols - Part Time Custodian, two Cafeteria Employees, and a Special Education Paraprofessional for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Shannon Timmons - cafe
Aldon Neeley - cafe Kelsey Allen - SpEd para |
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13. Discussion and possible action to approve transportation personnel and contract salaries for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Take action to approve contract salaries for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Take action to approve Extended Day employee(s) for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
HOMER: Serenity Butler, Catelyn Edwards, and Mandy Johnson
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16. Take action to approve Robotic teachers for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BYNG ELEM: Aleah Crawford, Chris Elliott, Becky Henderson, Kelli Butler, Hollie Fuller, Calli Presley, Jessica Stettler, and Rhiannon Debrosky.
HOMER: Elizabeth Jenkins, Courtney Milligan, and Diana Wallis. FRANCIS: Kayla Perry JUNIOR HIGH: Greg Campirano |
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17. Take action to approve Academic Bowl sponsors for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BYNG ELEM: Emily Denney, Calli Presley, Becky Henderson.
JUNIOR HIGH: LuAnn Fuller HIGH SCHOOL: Heath Pennington |
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18. Bond report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that concrete was being poured this week on the new Safe Room / Band Room, and plumbing and electrical work were being completed this week on the new Agriculture building. Mr. Wilson also shared with the board that he is meeting with an OLAP representative this week regarding maximizing the school's bond interest.
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19. Maintenance report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared that the softball batting cages' HVAC system would be completed soon, and a fence was being installed around the Francis playground for student safety.
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20. Superintendent's reports.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that enrollment numbers were up this school year and that the new law banning the use of cell phones by students during the school day has been received well by staff and students. Mr. Wilson also shared that the softball team has had a successful season, baseball has playoffs coming up, and that the Cross Country team is ranked 2nd in the state. The team ranked 1st is a private school.
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21. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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22. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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