February 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order by Board President, Eddie White
at 6:45 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson presented the Superintendent's Report.
He reported that Casey Murdock, Senator, is running a
bill to disband the OSSAA, and his feelings about it.  An
organization (OAAC) Oklahoma Athletic Association
Commission will be formed to replace it.  The plan is
to have it set up by the end of 2026, and implement it in
July 2027.  Mr. Thompson encouraged the board members
and others to reach out to the Senator, and let him know
how they feel about it.  The elimination/modifying of property
taxes was discussed.  It will affect our school, plus many others,
and other organizations if done away with. Early Literacy, has 
to do with approved reading outcomes, was discussed, Extending
the School Year was discussed, and Mr. Thompson believes they will
add more days to the school year.  He encouraged board members
and others to reach out to Casey Murdock, Senator, or Mike Dobrinski,
State Representative regarding these issues. He stated they are both
very approachable and listed their e-mails.  Mr. Thompson spoke with
the OSSBA regarding the process to replace the open board seat, and
the board was instructed on this process.  The District 2 Meeting will
be held in Woodward, at the high school, April 21st.  Mr. Thompson
encouraged all board members to attend if possible.  He then informed
the board members he would have their board point totals next meeting.
Lastly he announced that the track should be finished by February of
2027.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson presented the Elementary Report.  Enrollment 128
The Dominos Pizza Cards are due Monday 02/16/2026, Valentine
Parties will be held tomorrow 02/12/2026, the Princess Ball will be
held February 28th, March 5th and 6th are Parent Teacher
Conferences, and the first week of March is Dr. Seuss Week.
The Teacher Amazon Pages are still open and will be available
all year.

Students of the Month-January

PreK-Bear White
Kind.-Conrad Stephenson
1st-Kreede Sharpton
2nd-Hesston Thompson
3rd-Kaylin Cole
4th-Channing White
5th-Joshua Gonzalez
6th-Luke Spray

Mr. Shryock presented the High School Report. Enrollment 83
The Local Stockshow was Sunday the 8th, last home basketball
game was Tuesday the 10th, 8-Man State Powerlfiting JH 02/10,
and HS 02/11.  District Basketball will be Friday at Sweetwater.
Both teams will advance to Regionals since there are only two
teams.  Regional Basketball will be next week at Erick, February
17th-21st.  District Stockshow starts Saturday the 14th, Girls
Regional Powerlifting is February 23rd in Fairview.  Mrs. Schmidt
is retiring after 50 years of teaching.  Mrs. Stone will move into that
position, and we will be looking for a BMITE teacher.  Mr. Shryock
then thanked the staff, and everyone, for the prayers, support, and
help with school functions while they were away.  He stated that
Sharon-Mutual has the best.

February Students of the Month-
Jett Brittain
Chance Boeckman

Discussion:  Mrs. Syms reported that the Princess Ball is put on by
the Education Foundation, and then splits the money
with the PTO.  She also explained the AR Program,
and how it is an incentive reward program to get 
students to read.  Mrs. Cole reported to the
board about the Alpha Plus program.  She states
Brett, with the company, is very accessible, the
technology is easy for the students, and the students
are excited to do it. Grades K-6 are doing Reading
and Math. It only goes through 8th grade at this time.
It is made exactly like the state testing, and on March
30th they will talk about the 3rd Benchmark.  Mrs. Cole
will be reporting to the Board about the use of this
program.  Mr. Thompson mentioned to the board
paying her a stipend next year to handle the
Professional Development.
 

Discussion:  Board members looked at map of property, and lots of discussion was had
on location.  John Elam, who is a Construction Advisor/Organizer, was also
in on the discussion.  The item was tabled at this time so that John Elam
can go look at site and make recommendations.

Discussion:  Some discussion was had on using John Elam as Construction
Advisor/Organizer, and Roy Easely as the Architect.  This item
was tabled at this time, and positions will be decided upon next
week at Special Board Meeting.

Discussion:  Lauren Veach spoke to board regarding hiring a school
nurse.  She states there is funding by the government
that can be gotten to pay her salary while also providing
nursing care to students that need it.  The funding is
projected for 5 years, and she believes the position is
needed for the safety of our students. It was decided by
the board that it would be put on the March agenda as
an action item, and that in April the lady from the State
could possibly come and speak to the board.
 

Discussion:  The next meeting will be held Wednesday March 11th at 6:45 p.m.