April 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, Staci Capps, and Angie Hargus. See attachment for list of visitors.
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2. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Junior High Principal Josh Turner introduced the 7th and 8th grade Academic Bowl teams, noting that the 7th grade team earned runner-up honors at the state competition and that the 8th grade team will compete at state this Saturday. He also shared that a group of students published a book this school year and earned first place at the state level. Additionally, the Junior High Technology Student Association is competing at state this week with strong expectations of advancing to the national level. Students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) have also achieved success, celebrating multiple state winners.
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3. Reading and approval of the March 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $1,420,000 General Obligation Building Bonds of the School District.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.A. Take action on:
General Fund Purchase Order No. 910-991 with total expenditure of $72,515.36 Building Fund Purchase Order No. 91-99 with total expenditure of $344,921.71 General Fund Payroll Purchase Order No. 50316-50318 with total expenditure of $463.69 All Change Orders. |
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5.B. Take action on the March 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 on out-of-state travel for BPA to Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee.
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5.E. Take action on out-of-state travel for FCCLA to Nationals in Washington D.C.
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6. Annual review of the Technology Plan, C.I.P.A. and Internet Use Policy. Public discussion invited.
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7. Discussion and possible action to approve or disapprove Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-27. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 application(s) for funding year 2026-27 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Discussion and possible action on Transition School-to-Work School Work Study contract for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion and possible action on contract for speech services for 2026-27 school year.
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Abby Thoma - paraprofessional
Gregorio Campirano - special education teacher Gloria Webb - library assistant Kelsey Allen - special education paraprofessional Megan Scott - administrative assistant / enrollment coordinator |
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11. Vote to convene or not to convene into Executive Session to discuss employment of Zachery Dickey - School Nurse for FY26 retroactive to March 1, 2026, two Elementary Teachers, Junior High Teacher, High School Boys Basketball Coach / Teacher, Junior High Assistant Principal, part-time Speech Pathologist, School Nurse, Soccer Coach / Teacher, and Jaylee Love - Junior High Cheer Coach for FY27. 25 O.S. §307(b)(1).
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12. Acknowledge the board's return to open session.
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13. Executive session minutes compliance announcement.
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14. Take action on employment of Zachery Dickey - School Nurse for FY26 retroactive to March 1, 2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Take action on employment of Elementary Teacher for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Take action on employment of Elementary Teacher for FY27.
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17. Take action on employment of Junior High Teacher for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. Take action on employment of High School Boys Basketball Coach and Teacher for FY27.
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19. Take action on employment of Junior High Assistant Principal for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Take action on employment of Part-Time Speech Pathologist for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21. Take action on employment of School Nurse for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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22. Take action on employment of Soccer Coach and Teacher for FY27.
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23. Take action on employment of Jaylee Love - Junior High Cheer Coach for FY27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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24. Take action to approve substitute pay at $100.00 per day for certified position and $70 per day for support position.
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25. Bond Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson shared with the board the Monthly Project Billing Summary for the Athletic Fieldhouse / Track / Tennis, Ag Education Building, and Band Room / Storm Shelter Building projects and the Bond Budget Breakdown.
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26. Superintendent's Report.
Discussion:
Mr. Wilson recapped recent junior high achievements and informed the board that the Student Council received the National Gold Council of Excellence Award. He also shared that the district is still working to fill a few positions for the upcoming school year. Mr. Wilson reminded board members that Financial Disclosure Statements are due by May 15. He noted that prom was a success, end-of-year activities are currently underway, and graduation is scheduled for May 22.
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27. New Business.
Discussion:
No new business.
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28. Vote to adjourn.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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