January 13, 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 and Angie Hargus. Visitors were Jessica and Christopher Franklin and BJ Boyd.
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2. Reading and approval of the December 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 710-781 with total expenditure of $184,496.25 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 82-84 with total expenditure of $4065.39 Building Bond Fund Purchase Order No. 4-6 with total expenditures of $152,549.00 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50306-50308 with total expenditure of $42,944.46 All Payroll Change Orders. |
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3.B. Take action on the December investment report.
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3.C. Take action to approve Drama, Byng Elementary Library, and BPA fundraisers.
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3.D. Take action on sanctioning of Golf Booster Club.
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4. Review and approval of activity absence extension for secondary students.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Take action to adopt Policy FFAD.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion and possible action to approve Digi contracts for new construction.
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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:
Josh Roberson - Network Administrator
Myra Petsemoie - Special Education portion of teaching position effective immediately and teaching position at the end of the FY26 school year. Diana Wallis - Homer 3rd grade teacher Tammy Freeman - Activity Fund custodian / Child Nutrition Clerk Carly Prince - paraprofessional Myra Ragsdale - SpEd teacher Sage Barrett - Homer 3rd grade teacher Brenda Roberts - BE 4th grade teacher |
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8. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of Special Education Para, Josh Turner - Part Time Network Administrator for FY26, and Kevin Wilson - Superintendent. 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 7:26 p.m.
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10. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
Discussion:
Mr. Sawyers announced that the board entered into executive session at 6:43 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 7:23 p.m. The board met in executive session to discuss the employment of Special Education Para, Josh Turner - Part Time Network Administrator for FY26, and Kevin Wilson - Superintendent as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
No action was taken by the board. The board returned to open session at 7:26 p.m. |
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11. Take action on employment of Special Education Para and Josh Turner - Part Time Network Administrator for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Kady Tibbs - SpEd Para
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12. Take action on employment of Kevin Wilson, Superintendent.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Discussion and possible board action on employment of extended day employees for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Homer: Mackenzie McGehee
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14. Discussion and possible action to approve High School assistant cheer coach stipend.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Take action to declare property as surplus and authorization to sell or dispose of surplus items.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
39 printers, 176 Chromebooks, 29 network switches, 63 desktop computers, 20 laptops, 160 tablets, 31 monitors, 96 wireless access points, 4 projectors, 4 TVs, and 11 document cameras.
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16. Bond update.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared the bond financial report with the Board. He reported that construction on the new Ag Building is progressing, with concrete being poured for the footings and the metal exterior being installed, and that August 1 is the projected move-in date. He also shared that the Safe Room project is moving forward with interior framing underway and exterior brick samples expected this week, with a projected move-in date of July 1 for the Safe Room/Band/Weight Room. In addition, the Track and Tennis facilities are progressing well, with asphalt scheduled soon.
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17. Superintendent's reports.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson acknowledged that January is Board Appreciation Month and thanked the Board members for their continued service and support of the school. He shared that Junior High School STEM teacher Mr. Carlin was awarded the OG&E Power Educator Award. Mr. Wilson also reported that basketball season is underway, with the boys’ team winning the Konawa Tournament and the girls’ team placing third. He also informed the Board that fiber optic cables have been rerouted from the condemned cafeteria building, allowing the demolition process to begin. Additionally, he made the Board aware of a group that has formed within the state advocating for the elimination of property taxes, noting that we need to pay attention to this.
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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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