October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Bethel Public Schools Special Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of the September 8, 2025 regular board meeting minutes.

4. Discussion and approval of the following consent agenda items.

4.1. General fund #184-#217:$21,169.56             Payroll- #70018-70236: $96,416.94

4.2. Building fund #23-#28, $85,254.00

4.3. Any and all change orders General Fund $11,172.00        Payroll- $-37,778.11  Bldg Fund -$36,164.31

4.4. September 2025 Activity Fund Report

4.5. Activity Fund Transfers

Transfer funds from activity sub-account #80 (Bethel Upper Elementary) to activity sub-account #210 (Elementary Library) in the amount of $140.00.

Transfer funds from activity sub-account #80 (Bethel Upper Elementary) to activity sub-account #390 (Bethel Lower Elementary) in the amount of $554.05.

Transfer funds from activity sub-account #130 (Cheer) to activity sub-account #390 (Pom) in the amount of $1,058.00.

Transfer activity funds from activity sub-account #60 (Athletics) to activity sub-account #932 (Miscellaneous) in the amount of $150.00.

Transfer funds from activity sub-account #330 (Bethel High School) to activity sub-account #932 (Miscellaneous) in the amount of $60.00.

4.6. August 2025 Child Nutrition Report Revised

4.7. September 2025 Child Nutrition Report

4.8. September 2025 Treasurers Report

4.9. Proposed Fundraising Activities

Bethel Vocal          October 9-22, 2025             Poinsettia Sales
Purchase music, contest fees, music purchases.

Bethel HS Baseball       October 15-November 1, 2025       Holiday Hams
Field capital improvements, travel expenses, and equipment for the team.

 

5. Superintendent's report
A. Facilities
B. Staff
C. Students
D. School Safety

6. Discussion and action on establishing transfer capacity limits for Bethel Public Schools effective October 1, 2025.

7. Discussion, review, and possible action on an out-of-state travel request for Bethel MS Educational Student Travel during the 2026-2027 school year.

8. Discussion and action on Bethel Board of Education meeting dates for 2026.

9. Discussion and action to approve the 2026 school election resolution. 

10. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session to discuss the following items pursuant to O.S. Title 25, Section 307 (B) (1).

10.1. Discussion on a temporary certified contract for Krista Titsworth, Bethel Upper Elementary for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

10.2. Discussion on the resignation of Holly Bittner, effective September 22, 2025. 

10.3. Discussion on the resignation of Misty Barnes, Bethel High School effective September 24, 2025. 

10.4. Discussion on the resignation of Sydne King, Bethel Middle School effective October 1, 2025.

10.5. Discussion on the resignation of Anne Paterson effective October 3, 2025.

10.6. Discussion on the resignation of Angela Tyler, bus route driver effective September 29, 2025. 

10.7. Discussion on a support contract for Kenny Thompson, bus driver for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

10.8. Discussion on a support contract for Stacey Gates, Bethel Upper Elementary for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

10.9. Discussion on a support contract for Wynette Abercrombie, Bethel Middle School for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. 

11. Consideration and action to convene in executive session or remain in open session.

12. Consideration and action to return to open session.

13. Announcement of executive session minutes that no items were discussed in executive session other than those outlined in the motion to convene.

14. Action on a temporary certified contract for Krista Titsworth, Bethel Upper Elementary for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

15. Action on the resignation of Holly Bittner, effective September 22, 2025.

16. Action on the resignation of Misty Barnes, Bethel High School effective September 24, 2025. 

17. Action on the resignation of Sydne King, Bethel Middle School effective October 1, 2025.

18. Action on the resignation of Anne Paterson effective October 3, 2025.

19. Action on the resignation of Angela Tyler, bus route driver effective September 29, 2025. 

20. Action on a support contract for Kenny Thompson, bus driver for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

21. Action on a support contract for Stacey Gates, Bethel Upper Elementary for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

22. Action on a support contract for Wynette Abercrombie, Bethel Middle School for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. 

23. Adjournment