February 9, 2026 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, and Angie Hargus. Visitors were Dusty Harrison, Susan Johnson, Jessica and Christopher Franklin.
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2. Discussion and possible action on annual audit report for FY25 presented by Kerry John Patten and Associates.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Principal's Report.
Discussion:
Homer Elementary Principal Dusty Harrison and Assistant Principal Susan Johnson, shared with the board that they have been extremely impressed with the staff and students at the elementary and commended them for their hard work and positive culture. They reported that several established programs, including Student of the Month, Bucket Filler, and the A.N.C.H.O.R. classroom, have been continued and are showing great success with students. They also shared that Pirate Pride assemblies have been reinstated and are held monthly to recognize student accomplishments, and that the second-grade garden has been a huge success. New initiatives include Positive Office Referrals to recognize students who demonstrate a positive work ethic and the implementation of weekly Professional Learning Communities for teachers to collaborate on lesson planning, share resources, and support instructional growth.
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4. Reading and approval of the January 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 782-840 with total expenditure of $50,609.53 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 85-86 with total expenditure of $648.02 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50309-50310 with total expenditure of $4,173.62 All Payroll Change Orders. |
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5.B. Take action on the January investment report.
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5.C. Take action on issuing duplicate warrants(s) from the General Fund.
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5.D. Take action to approve resolution to transfer Activity Account funds and close account.
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5.E. Take action to approve amended definition of account for Special Olympics.
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6. Discussion and possible action on the school calendar for 2026-2027.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Take action on resignation(s) received to date.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Shawna Brecheen - Social Worker
Mia Holcomb - Speech Pathologist |
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8. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of Paraprofessional, Kyle Callison - 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Robert Neill - Adjunct Oklahoma History Teacher, Justin Thompson - Adjunct Advanced Math Teacher, and Faith Presley Williams - Adjunct PE/Cheer Coach for FY26, Child Nutrition / Activity Fund Custodian, Hollie Fuller - Math Interventionist, and Staci Capps - Assistant Superintendent for FY27 and to discuss Superintendent's contract. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
Discussion:
at 8:15 p.m.
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10. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
Discussion:
Mr. Sawyers announced that the board entered into executive session at 7:32 p.m. Those present in executive session were Stanley Sawyers, Chris McGill, Adrianna Lancaster, Josh Mayo, Jamie Whitefield, and Kevin Wilson. Kevin Wilson left executive session at 7:47 p.m. and returned to executive session at 8:01 p.m. The board met in executive session to discuss the employment of Paraprofessional, Kyle Callison - 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Robert Neill - Adjunct Oklahoma History Teacher, Justin Thompson - Adjunct Advanced Math Teacher, and Faith Presley Williams - Adjunct PE/Cheer Coach for FY26, Child Nutrition / Activity Fund Custodian, Hollie Fuller - Math Interventionist, and Staci Capps - Assistant Superintendent for FY27 and to discuss Superintendent's contract. as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
No action was taken by the board. The board returned to open session at 8:15 p.m. |
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11. Take action on employment of Paraprofessional, Kyle Callison - 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Robert Neill - Adjunct Oklahoma History Teacher, Justin Thompson - Adjunct Advanced Math Teacher, and Faith Presley Williams - Adjunct PE/Cheer Coach for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Abby Thoma - Paraprofessional
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12. Take action on employment of Child Nutrition / Activity Fund Custodian for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Take action on employment of Hollie Fuller - Math Interventionist for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Take action on employment of Staci Capps - Assistant Superintendent for FY27.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Discussion and possible action on $5000.00 stipend for National Board Certified personnel Lauren Carpenter, Savannah Daniel, and Mia Holcomb.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Bond Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson presented aerial photos of the Ag, Safe Room, and Track/Tennis construction sites showing their progress. He also shared with the board that the plans for the new cafeteria were being drawn up.
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17. Superintendent's Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that the Academic Bowl teams did well at district and qualified for state. Senior Night is this Friday during the High School basketball games, and playoffs for basketball start next week. He also shared that the Pontotoc County Livestock Premium Sale was underway with several Byng students attending.
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18. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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19. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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