February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Harrah Board of Education Regular Meeting
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Call to Order/Roll Call to Establish a Quorum
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Others Present: Paul Blessington, Superintendent, and Leslie Hobaugh, Minutes Clerk Visitors Present: Mike McAfee and Shawna Keene. Others may have been present but did not sign the register, or the signature was unreadable. |
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Principal/Director Reports
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Consent Agenda
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Minutes of the January 12, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
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General Fund #462 to #487, payroll #50283 to #50286, change orders and financial summary
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Child Nutrition Fund #26, change orders, and financial summary
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Activity Fund Summary Report, Activity Requests and Transfer Requests
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Treasurer's Report
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Monthly Comparison Report
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Superintendent's Report/Announcements
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Student Enrollment
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The student enrollment as of February 2, 2026, is 1,932 students. This is 140 fewer students than this time last year.
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Board Member Points Update - Required to inform board members in February and August each year
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Construction Updates
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Timberlake reported on the Clara Reynolds project, which is expected to be completed in June. They are completing the roof and plumbing rough-ins this week. Then, they will complete the exterior brick walls, metal on the high roof, and interior walls.
Boldt reported that demolition on the west wing at Russell Babb has begun. The start date for Harrah High School is March 2nd. |
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Items to be Considered by the Board
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Discuss and take possible action on the bid recommendations submitted by Boldt Construction for the Harrah Middle School Project.
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Discuss and take possible action on the mowing and grounds maintenance for 2026.
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Mowing will begin on March 15th and continue through October 15th. We will spray for weeds three times a year.
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Discuss and take possible action on the Proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar.
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The proposed calendar for 2026-2027 mirrors the 2025-2026 calendar. The first day of school would be August 13, 2026, and the last day of school would be May 20, 2027. There are 5 snow days worked into the calendar.
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Discuss and take possible action on the Empowerment Program to integrate with the District Teacher of the Year process.
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Allison Brown presented information on the empowerment program for 2025-2026. She is proposing to continue using the funds as we did last year for our teachers of the year and the district teacher of the year. Next year, we will be required to make a new plan. Hence, a committee has been formed and is working on creating a new plan for FY 27.
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Discuss and take possible action on the Non-Prescription Products Donation Agreement.
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Vote to convene or not to convene into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) to discuss the employment of those employees listed on Exhibit A and B.
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Acknowledge return to open session. Executive session compliance statement.
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Discuss and take possible action to employ certified extra-duty assignments for the 2025-2026 school year as listed on Exhibit A.
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Discuss and take possible action to re-hire administrators for the 2026-2027 school year as listed on Exhibit A.
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Discuss and take possible action to employ support personnel and substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year as listed on Exhibit B.
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New Business (Items not known at the time of Agenda preparation.)
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Announcements
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The Board will vote to adjourn.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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