Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order and roll call of members.
2. Tecumseh Student Showcase - Barnard Elementary STREAM Team

Student members include: Zelda Steele, Esther Domingos, Storm Holloway, Thea Treadway, Cora Thompson, Sarah Billings, Izzabella Bearden, Theodore McCracken, Rhett Burgess, Lincoln Forrester, Liam Hawkins, and Corbin Davis

Sponsors: Tatum Godwin, Amber O'Shell, and Shelly Stevahn
3. Discussion and possible vote to convene in executive session to discuss the appointment of an individual to School Board Seat #4 as per Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 307(B)(1) and Oklahoma Statutes, Section 5-118.
4. Board vote to convene in executive session or remain in open session.
5. Acknowledge the return to open session and read the Executive Session Compliance Announcement.
6. Discussion and possible action to continue accepting letters of interest from community members of Tecumseh Public Schools to be appointed to Seat #4.
7. Discussion and possible action to appoint a school board member to Seat #4.
8. Swear in newly appointed Board Member to Seat #4.
9. Discussion and possible vote to approve minutes of previous regular board meeting of April 13, 2026.
10. Discussion and vote to approve encumbrances (FY'26); payroll, general fund (70971-71010), coop fund (none), child nutrition fund (none); claims, general fund (773-825), coop fund (33-38), building fund (214-227), child nutrition fund (65-69).
11. Discussion and vote to approve warrants (FY'26); payroll, general fund (3599-3937), coop fund (443-488), child nutrition fund (535-588); claims, general fund (3590-3598, 3938-4009), coop fund (442, 489-498), building fund (183-198), child nutrition fund (589-599).
12. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund reports.
13. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund sub-accounts, transfers, expenditure requests, and/or interest designations.
14. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fundraisers.
15. Public Comment (As outlined in Board Policy 2012).
16. Discussion and possible vote to approve an out-of-state trip for Camryn Medley and Mrs. Jennifer Burch to attend the FCCLA National Convention in Washington, D.C., from July 6-10, 2026.
17. Consider and vote to approve a Shelter Agreement with American Red Cross in case of a state of emergency for our community for the 2026-2027 school year.
18. Discussion and possible vote to approve a collaborative agreement with the National Center for Disability Education and Training to provide pre-employment transition services for students enrolled in our district's severe and profound needs special education programs for the 2026-2027 school year.
19. Discussion and possible vote to amend Board Policy 6046 Graduation Dress Regulation.
20. Discussion and possible vote to approve a bid from WYN Athletics to replace backstops and add sunshades to seating areas at the baseball and softball fields at Tecumseh High School.  The project may be paid for using county sales tax funds.
21. Discussion and possible vote to add access controls to entryways of athletic facilities to allow for after-hours use by student athletes.
22. Discussion and possible vote to approve a resolution to purchase eight new touchless restroom cleaning machines for use in schools.  These machines will clean all surfaces in restrooms and will also be purchased with carpet cleaning and grout cleaning attachments.  The district will use Pottawatomie County Sales Tax funds for this purchase.
23. Discussion and possible vote to review and approve the most responsible bid for the Tecumseh Public Schools Greenhouse Project. 
24. Discussion and possible vote to review and approve the most responsible bid for the Tecumseh Ballfields Drainage Project.  Some county sales tax funds may be used to complete this project.
25. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Evaluation Works, LLC, to provide school psychologist services for the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
26. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Taylor'd Therapy Services, PLLC, to provide physical therapy services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
27. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Jessica Hand to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
28. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Jackie Hurst/Complete Communications, Inc., to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
29. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Candice Pitts/Heartland Speech to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
30. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Tina Ramey, LLC, to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
31. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Oklahoma Speech Consultants, PLLC, to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
32. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Wonderfully Made, PLLC, to provide occupational therapy services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
33. Consider and vote to approve a contract with Patricia Ford to provide school psychologist services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
34. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session:
A. Consider accepting personnel resignation requests effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year: 
     Cassie Jones - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh High School
     Kursty Hanzel - Vocal Music Director - Tecumseh High School
     Colby Waller - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Montana Palmer - Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Becky Shackelford - Teacher - Barnard Elementary
     Beth Outon - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary (retirement)
     Brandi Shirey - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Matt Moore - Custodian - Tecumseh Middle School (effective immediately)
B. Consider employment of Brandi Proffitt.
C. Consider hiring personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract):
     Christa Seedorf - Science Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Emma Stallings - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Scott Sheehan - Custodian - Child Nutrition
     Anna Meadows - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Joanna Evans - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Chloe Sutton - Assistant Band Director - Tecumseh High School
     Sam Townsing - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Gary Lewis - Bus Driver - District
     Tyler Grubbs - Custodian - Tecumseh Middle School
D. Consider hiring emergency certified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year pending approval by Oklahoma State Department of Education (temporary contract):    
     Hannah Carr - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     April Coolley - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Roberta Denton - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Shawna Garza - Math Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Aspen Grimes - English Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Easton Marrs - History Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Crystal Meurer - Social Studies Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Anthony O'Guinn - Science Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Sheena Ramirez - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Dakota Roberson - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Brent Roberts - School Counselor - Tecumseh Middle School
     Elizabeth Robinson - Social Studies Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Alisa Sparks - Science Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Kayla Stokes - Science Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Emmanuel Toney - Psychology Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Justin Wood - Internship Coordinator - Tecumseh High School
     Josiah Wright - Physical Education Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
E. The Board may vote to convene in Executive Session to discuss said personnel matters as identified in Items A through D as per Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 307(B)(1).
35. Board vote to convene in executive session or remain in open session.
36. Acknowledge the Board's return to open session and read the Executive Session Compliance Statement.
37. Consider and possible vote to accept personnel resignation requests effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year: Cassie Jones, Kursty Hanzel, Colby Waller, Montana Palmer, Becky Shackelford, Beth Outon (retirement), Brandi Shirey, and Matt Moore (effective immediately).
38. Consider and possible vote on superintendent's recommendation of termination of contract with Brandi Proffitt.
39. Consider and possible vote to hire personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract): Christa Seedorf, Emma Stallings, Scott Sheehan, Anna Meadows, Joanna Evans, Chloe Sutton, Sam Townsing, Gary Lewis, and Tyler Grubbs.
40. Consider and possible vote to hire emergency certified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year pending approval by Oklahoma State Department of Education (temporary contract): Hannah Carr, April Coolley, Roberta Denton, Shawna Garza, Aspen Grimes, Easton Marrs, Crystal Meurer, Anthony O'Guinn, Sheena Ramirez, Dakota Roberson, Brent Roberts, Elizabeth Robinson, Alisa Sparks, Kayla Stokes, Emmanuel Toney, Justin Wood, and Josiah Wright.
41. Superintendent's Report.
42. Board Comments.
43. New Business.
44. Vote to adjourn or recess and reconvene.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda:
1. Call to order and roll call of members.
Agenda:
2. Tecumseh Student Showcase - Barnard Elementary STREAM Team

Student members include: Zelda Steele, Esther Domingos, Storm Holloway, Thea Treadway, Cora Thompson, Sarah Billings, Izzabella Bearden, Theodore McCracken, Rhett Burgess, Lincoln Forrester, Liam Hawkins, and Corbin Davis

Sponsors: Tatum Godwin, Amber O'Shell, and Shelly Stevahn
Agenda:
3. Discussion and possible vote to convene in executive session to discuss the appointment of an individual to School Board Seat #4 as per Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 307(B)(1) and Oklahoma Statutes, Section 5-118.
Agenda:
4. Board vote to convene in executive session or remain in open session.
Agenda:
5. Acknowledge the return to open session and read the Executive Session Compliance Announcement.
Agenda:
6. Discussion and possible action to continue accepting letters of interest from community members of Tecumseh Public Schools to be appointed to Seat #4.
Agenda:
7. Discussion and possible action to appoint a school board member to Seat #4.
Agenda:
8. Swear in newly appointed Board Member to Seat #4.
Agenda:
9. Discussion and possible vote to approve minutes of previous regular board meeting of April 13, 2026.
Agenda:
10. Discussion and vote to approve encumbrances (FY'26); payroll, general fund (70971-71010), coop fund (none), child nutrition fund (none); claims, general fund (773-825), coop fund (33-38), building fund (214-227), child nutrition fund (65-69).
Agenda:
11. Discussion and vote to approve warrants (FY'26); payroll, general fund (3599-3937), coop fund (443-488), child nutrition fund (535-588); claims, general fund (3590-3598, 3938-4009), coop fund (442, 489-498), building fund (183-198), child nutrition fund (589-599).
Agenda:
12. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund reports.
Agenda:
13. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fund sub-accounts, transfers, expenditure requests, and/or interest designations.
Agenda:
14. Discussion and possible vote to approve activity fundraisers.
Agenda:
15. Public Comment (As outlined in Board Policy 2012).
Agenda:
16. Discussion and possible vote to approve an out-of-state trip for Camryn Medley and Mrs. Jennifer Burch to attend the FCCLA National Convention in Washington, D.C., from July 6-10, 2026.
Agenda:
17. Consider and vote to approve a Shelter Agreement with American Red Cross in case of a state of emergency for our community for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
18. Discussion and possible vote to approve a collaborative agreement with the National Center for Disability Education and Training to provide pre-employment transition services for students enrolled in our district's severe and profound needs special education programs for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
19. Discussion and possible vote to amend Board Policy 6046 Graduation Dress Regulation.
Agenda:
20. Discussion and possible vote to approve a bid from WYN Athletics to replace backstops and add sunshades to seating areas at the baseball and softball fields at Tecumseh High School.  The project may be paid for using county sales tax funds.
Agenda:
21. Discussion and possible vote to add access controls to entryways of athletic facilities to allow for after-hours use by student athletes.
Agenda:
22. Discussion and possible vote to approve a resolution to purchase eight new touchless restroom cleaning machines for use in schools.  These machines will clean all surfaces in restrooms and will also be purchased with carpet cleaning and grout cleaning attachments.  The district will use Pottawatomie County Sales Tax funds for this purchase.
Agenda:
23. Discussion and possible vote to review and approve the most responsible bid for the Tecumseh Public Schools Greenhouse Project. 
Agenda:
24. Discussion and possible vote to review and approve the most responsible bid for the Tecumseh Ballfields Drainage Project.  Some county sales tax funds may be used to complete this project.
Agenda:
25. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Evaluation Works, LLC, to provide school psychologist services for the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
26. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Taylor'd Therapy Services, PLLC, to provide physical therapy services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
27. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Jessica Hand to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
28. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Jackie Hurst/Complete Communications, Inc., to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
29. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Candice Pitts/Heartland Speech to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
30. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Tina Ramey, LLC, to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
31. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Oklahoma Speech Consultants, PLLC, to provide speech language pathology services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
32. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Wonderfully Made, PLLC, to provide occupational therapy services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
33. Consider and vote to approve a contract with Patricia Ford to provide school psychologist services to the students of the Little River Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.
Agenda:
34. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session:
A. Consider accepting personnel resignation requests effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year: 
     Cassie Jones - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh High School
     Kursty Hanzel - Vocal Music Director - Tecumseh High School
     Colby Waller - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Montana Palmer - Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Becky Shackelford - Teacher - Barnard Elementary
     Beth Outon - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary (retirement)
     Brandi Shirey - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Matt Moore - Custodian - Tecumseh Middle School (effective immediately)
B. Consider employment of Brandi Proffitt.
C. Consider hiring personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract):
     Christa Seedorf - Science Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Emma Stallings - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Scott Sheehan - Custodian - Child Nutrition
     Anna Meadows - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Joanna Evans - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Chloe Sutton - Assistant Band Director - Tecumseh High School
     Sam Townsing - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Gary Lewis - Bus Driver - District
     Tyler Grubbs - Custodian - Tecumseh Middle School
D. Consider hiring emergency certified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year pending approval by Oklahoma State Department of Education (temporary contract):    
     Hannah Carr - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     April Coolley - Teacher - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Roberta Denton - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Shawna Garza - Math Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Aspen Grimes - English Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Easton Marrs - History Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Crystal Meurer - Social Studies Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Anthony O'Guinn - Science Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Sheena Ramirez - Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Dakota Roberson - Math Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Brent Roberts - School Counselor - Tecumseh Middle School
     Elizabeth Robinson - Social Studies Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Alisa Sparks - Science Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Kayla Stokes - Science Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
     Emmanuel Toney - Psychology Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Justin Wood - Internship Coordinator - Tecumseh High School
     Josiah Wright - Physical Education Teacher - Tecumseh Middle School
E. The Board may vote to convene in Executive Session to discuss said personnel matters as identified in Items A through D as per Title 25 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 307(B)(1).
Agenda:
35. Board vote to convene in executive session or remain in open session.
Agenda:
36. Acknowledge the Board's return to open session and read the Executive Session Compliance Statement.
Agenda:
37. Consider and possible vote to accept personnel resignation requests effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year: Cassie Jones, Kursty Hanzel, Colby Waller, Montana Palmer, Becky Shackelford, Beth Outon (retirement), Brandi Shirey, and Matt Moore (effective immediately).
Agenda:
38. Consider and possible vote on superintendent's recommendation of termination of contract with Brandi Proffitt.
Agenda:
39. Consider and possible vote to hire personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract): Christa Seedorf, Emma Stallings, Scott Sheehan, Anna Meadows, Joanna Evans, Chloe Sutton, Sam Townsing, Gary Lewis, and Tyler Grubbs.
Agenda:
40. Consider and possible vote to hire emergency certified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year pending approval by Oklahoma State Department of Education (temporary contract): Hannah Carr, April Coolley, Roberta Denton, Shawna Garza, Aspen Grimes, Easton Marrs, Crystal Meurer, Anthony O'Guinn, Sheena Ramirez, Dakota Roberson, Brent Roberts, Elizabeth Robinson, Alisa Sparks, Kayla Stokes, Emmanuel Toney, Justin Wood, and Josiah Wright.
Agenda:
41. Superintendent's Report.
Agenda:
42. Board Comments.
Agenda:
43. New Business.
Agenda:
44. Vote to adjourn or recess and reconvene.

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