Meeting Agenda
1. Board of Education Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
3. Action on Minutes of Regular Meeting on July 7, 2026
4. Action on Minutes of Special Meeting on July 29, 2026
5. APPROVAL OF ENCUMBRANCES: 2026-2027    
6. Hearings and Correspondence
6.a. Communications
6.b. Opportunity for comments from the audience regarding the agenda
7. Consider and take action on mini-clinic for treatment of lice presented by Leah Encinas
8. Consider and take action on the salary schedule and adjustments for 2026-2027
9. Consider and take action on a request from Treasurer, Danielle Allen, to pay Tiger Fund $10,000 from the General Fund for an incorrect deposit that was put in the General Fund instead of Tiger Fund from South Bow for scoreboard sponsorship
10. Consider and take action on the Contract for Secondary Career and Technology Education Program(s) for School Year 2026-2027
11. Consider and take action on academic credits offered by Central Tech in Drumright, OK 
12. Consider and take action on the School Hours Policy for 2026-2027
13. Consider and take action on the cooperative agreement between Cushing Leaming Academy and Yale Public Schools for Alternative Education Program for 2026-2027
 
14. Consider and take action on the resolution of the Cushing Public Schools adopting the Payne County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
15. Consider and take action on the Cushing Public Schools' transfer capacity
16. Consider and take action on Cafeteria Meal Pricing for 2026-2027
17. Consider and take action on Sanctioning of Booster Clubs/Parent Organizations
18. Consider and take action on Vincent Emerita as a certified adjunct instructor for Cushing Middle School for academic credit in Physical Education for the 2026-2027 school year
19. Consider and take action on revising the following policies:

  • Nondiscrimination Policy – adding Nikki Elliot as the 504/Title II Coordinator

  • Grievance Procedure Policy – adding Nikki Elliot as the 504/Title II Coordinator

  • Bed Bug Protocol – removing Chris Hubbard’s name and simply stating Director of Maintenance
20. New Business
21. Reports
  • Superintendent Report
  • Capital improvements - facility update
  • Activity Funds - Central Office, Middle School, High School
22. Vote to Convene into Executive Session 
22.a. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)
  • Adam Potter - CHS Teacher
  • Shirley "Ch'Lea" Richardson - CHS/CMS Accompanist 
22.b. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the employment of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)
  • Crystal McInturff - CEC PreK Teacher
  • Jordan Wilson - CEC PreK Teacher
  • Cassidy Myers - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Denise Murie - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Amy Krlin - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Courtney Wilkerson - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Kayla Tomlinson - CMS Paraprofessional
  • Sara Davis - CMS Paraprofessional
  • Mark Davis - Mechanic Transportation
  • John Duckworth - Bus Driver Transportation
  • Tamara Clarke - Sub Bus Driver Transportation
  • Jordan Castillo - Sub Bus Driver Transporation
  • Karson Snellen - CEC Food Service
  • Doreen Valdez - CMS Food Service
23. Acknowledge return to Open Session
24. Executive Session Compliance Announcement
25. Vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) and employment of the ones listed
26. Vote to adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Board of Education Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
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3. Action on Minutes of Regular Meeting on July 7, 2026
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4. Action on Minutes of Special Meeting on July 29, 2026
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5. APPROVAL OF ENCUMBRANCES: 2026-2027    
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6. Hearings and Correspondence
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6.a. Communications
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6.b. Opportunity for comments from the audience regarding the agenda
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7. Consider and take action on mini-clinic for treatment of lice presented by Leah Encinas
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8. Consider and take action on the salary schedule and adjustments for 2026-2027
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9. Consider and take action on a request from Treasurer, Danielle Allen, to pay Tiger Fund $10,000 from the General Fund for an incorrect deposit that was put in the General Fund instead of Tiger Fund from South Bow for scoreboard sponsorship
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10. Consider and take action on the Contract for Secondary Career and Technology Education Program(s) for School Year 2026-2027
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11. Consider and take action on academic credits offered by Central Tech in Drumright, OK 
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12. Consider and take action on the School Hours Policy for 2026-2027
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13. Consider and take action on the cooperative agreement between Cushing Leaming Academy and Yale Public Schools for Alternative Education Program for 2026-2027
 
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14. Consider and take action on the resolution of the Cushing Public Schools adopting the Payne County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
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15. Consider and take action on the Cushing Public Schools' transfer capacity
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16. Consider and take action on Cafeteria Meal Pricing for 2026-2027
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17. Consider and take action on Sanctioning of Booster Clubs/Parent Organizations
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18. Consider and take action on Vincent Emerita as a certified adjunct instructor for Cushing Middle School for academic credit in Physical Education for the 2026-2027 school year
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19. Consider and take action on revising the following policies:

  • Nondiscrimination Policy – adding Nikki Elliot as the 504/Title II Coordinator

  • Grievance Procedure Policy – adding Nikki Elliot as the 504/Title II Coordinator

  • Bed Bug Protocol – removing Chris Hubbard’s name and simply stating Director of Maintenance
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20. New Business
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21. Reports
  • Superintendent Report
  • Capital improvements - facility update
  • Activity Funds - Central Office, Middle School, High School
Agenda Item:
22. Vote to Convene into Executive Session 
Agenda Item:
22.a. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)
  • Adam Potter - CHS Teacher
  • Shirley "Ch'Lea" Richardson - CHS/CMS Accompanist 
Agenda Item:
22.b. Discuss so board can return to Open Session and vote to approve/disapprove the employment of the following: 25 O.S § 307(B)(1)
  • Crystal McInturff - CEC PreK Teacher
  • Jordan Wilson - CEC PreK Teacher
  • Cassidy Myers - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Denise Murie - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Amy Krlin - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Courtney Wilkerson - CEC Paraprofessional
  • Kayla Tomlinson - CMS Paraprofessional
  • Sara Davis - CMS Paraprofessional
  • Mark Davis - Mechanic Transportation
  • John Duckworth - Bus Driver Transportation
  • Tamara Clarke - Sub Bus Driver Transportation
  • Jordan Castillo - Sub Bus Driver Transporation
  • Karson Snellen - CEC Food Service
  • Doreen Valdez - CMS Food Service
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23. Acknowledge return to Open Session
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24. Executive Session Compliance Announcement
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25. Vote to approve/disapprove the resignation(s) and employment of the ones listed
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26. Vote to adjourn

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