March 9, 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, Staci Capps, and Angie Hargus. Visitors were Andrea Boyd, students of the Francis STREAM Club, Kayla and Isaiah Perry, Kelley Griffith, Amanda Jones, Derek and Jessica West, Matt and Geni Fleet.
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2. Principal's Report.
Discussion:
Students from Francis STREAM Club shared with the board what they enjoyed about STREAM and also what projects the students were working on.
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3. Reorganization of Board Officers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Reading and approval of the February 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 841-909 with total expenditure of $82,307.90 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 87-90 with total expenditure of $28,777.82 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50311-50315 with total expenditure of $9,926.68 All Payroll Change Orders. |
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5.B. Take action on the February investment report.
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5.C. Take action to approve transfers within the activity fund.
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5.D. Take action to add Staci Capps as an authorized user of safe deposit boxes at Vision Bank and Citizens Bank.
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5.E. Take action on issuing duplicate warrant(s) from the General Fund.
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5.F. Take action on out-of-state travel for High School Baseball to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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6. Discussion and possible board action with regard to capacity limitations for student transfers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion and possible action to hire Patten & Odom, C.P.A.s as school auditor for FY26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Board to receive bids, discussion, and possible action to approve bids for floor removal and replacement at Francis Elementary.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Board to receive bids, discussion, and possible action to approve bids for floor removal and replacement at Byng Elementary.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and possible action on resignation(s) received to date.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Shyanna Sloan - HS/JH English teacher
Austra Stewart - 1st grade teacher Brynn Walters - 2nd grade teacher Zach Dickey - nurse Robert Neil - girls basketball coach only Brenna Britt - paraprofessional Lanie Whitworth - 1st grade teacher |
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11. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of Emma Rindal - Certified Special Education Teacher retroactive to January 22, 2026, Bus Driver for FY26, Elementary Teacher, Junior High / High School Behavioral Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, Tanya Mantooth - Junior High Principal for FY27, and to discuss Superintendent's contract. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
Discussion:
at 7:22 p.m.
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13. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
Discussion:
Mr. Sawyers announced that the board entered into executive session at 7:02 p.m. Those present in executive session were Stanley Sawyers, Chris McGill, Adrianna Lancaster, Josh Mayo, and Kevin Wilson. The board met in executive session to discuss the employment of Emma Rindal - Certified Special Education Teacher retroactive to January 22, 2026, Bus Driver for FY26, Elementary Teacher, Junior High / High School Behavioral Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, Tanya Mantooth - Junior High Principal for FY27, and to discuss Superintendent's contract as authorized by 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
No action was taken by the board. The board returned to open session at 7:22 p.m. |
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14. Take action on employment of Emma Rindal - Certified Special Education Teacher retroactive to January 22, 2026, Bus Driver for FY26, Elementary Teacher, Junior High / High School Behavioral Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, and Tanya Mantooth - Junior High Principal for FY27.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jordon Espindola - bus driver
Jesslyn Timperley - elementary teacher Linda Freeman - JH/HS Behavioral teacher Antaza Braun - 3rd grade teacher |
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15. Take action to approve Superintendent's contract as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Discussion and possible action to approve advice givers for golf.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lesli Barrett, Chris Kates, Megan Groves, and Jason Wilkerson.
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17. Discussion and possible action to approve volunteer coaches.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Trey Edwards - tennis, Zac Welchel - tennis, and Jordon Espindola - softball.
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18. 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:
First Place Competitor High Jump Package
- included in this package - High jump pit - High jump standards - High jump Crossbar - High jump all-weather cover - High jump foam top mat |
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19. Maintenance Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that the heat and air system had been installed at the batting cages.
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20. Bond Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that the issue with the track caused by rain had been resolved. He reported that tennis courts are poured, brick for the Ag building should be installed soon, and sheetrock is being installed in the Band/Safe Room.
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21. Superintendent's Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board that cafeteria plans are being finalized. Once plans are finalized, a bid request for demolition of the condemned cafeteria can be sent out. He also shared that the Oklahoma Youth Expo is next week, and spring sports are underway. Mr. Wilson let the board know that at the April board meeting they would need to set a date for the bond sale.
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22. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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23. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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