November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Locust Grove Regular Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order and Pledge of Allegiance
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Jeff Downing called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Open Forum, Public Comment or Indian Education Comments/Concerns
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no public comments or Indian Education concerns.
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4. Superintendent Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Coach Keener introduced Mason Nollen, a cross-country athlete, who placed 93rd in the State 4A contest.
Mr. Stokes gave a facilities and budget update. Mrs. Hall discussed the 4-day waiver.and 4-year data for LGPS. |
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5. A representative from Stephen L. Smith Corp. will give a phone presentation of the bond proposal.
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Action Item
Discussion:
Jordan Smith, a representative from Stephen L. Smith Corp. gave a phone presentation of the bond proposal.
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6. Board to consider and take possible action, in the absence of the President and/or Clerk, to appoint an acting President and/or acting Clerk for the School District to execute any and all documents pertaining to the calling of a special election to authorize general obligation bonds
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Board to consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a special election to be held in this School District to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Consent Agenda
All of the items, which consist of a routine nature normally approved at Board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any Board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent agenda consists of the discussion, consideration and approval of the following items:
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.a. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, October 13, 2026
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Consent Item
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8.b. Approve financial statements, all warrants issued for payment, change orders and all purchase orders and activity fund balances:
General Fund 11 Encumbrances #305-344 for 2026-2027 Building Fund 21 Encumbrances # 9,10,11 for 2026-2027 General Fund 11 Bank Statement for October 2026 Activity Fund 60 Bank Statement for October 2026 Carlos Wear Fund 61 Bank Statement for October 2026
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9. Discussion and possible action to approve archery overnight trips for the following dates and locations:
a.) December 5, 2026 Hot Springs, AR b.) January 9, 2027 Hot Springs, AR c.) January 16, 2027 Arlington, TX
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and possible action to approve the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan for FY2027
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion and possible action to approve Indian Policies and Procedures Public Law 81-874 for FY27
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Discussion and possible action to approve Board Meeting calendar dates for 2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Discussion and possible action to approve Gifted & Talented and Title VI Indian Education calendar dates for 2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Discussion and possible action to approve the list of Ag Shop items to surplus and/or trash
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Proposed executive session for the purpose of discussing the resignation of Shelbie Fox, ELC Paraprofessional, discussing the employment of ELC Paraprofessional, discussing a mid-term bonus for certified and non-certified employees and discussing a mid-term bonus for the Superintendent pursuant to Oklahoma Statute 25 Section 307 (B)(1)
a. Vote to convene into executive session b. Acknowledge return to open session c. Statement of executive session minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Jeff Downing acknowledged the return to open session at 7:45 p.m.
Andrew Snell read executive minutes. Those present in executive session: Jeff Downing, Andrew Snell, Josh Wall, Daniel Stokes and Jamie Hall.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Take action to accept the resignation of Shelbie Fox, ELC Paraprofessional
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Take action to employ an ELC Paraprofessional
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18. Take action to approve a mid-term bonus for certified and non-certified employees
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Take action to approve a mid-term bonus for the Superintendent
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. New Business and action, if needed
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Action Item
Discussion:
No new business
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21. Adjournment
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Procedural Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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