2. Discussion and vote to approve minutes of the previous regular board meeting of July 13, 2026.

3. Discussion and vote to approve warrants (FY'26); payroll, general fund (5233-5266), coop fund (none), child nutrition fund (none); claims, general fund (5224-5232, 5267), coop fund (none), building fund (221-225), child nutrition fund (none).

4. Discussion and vote to approve encumbrances (FY'27); payroll, general fund (70106-70357), coop fund (80001-80016), child nutrition fund (90001-90028); claims, general fund (117-264), coop fund (15), building fund (21-28), child nutrition fund (13-37).

5. Discussion and vote to approve warrants (FY'27); payroll, general fund (32-148), coop fund (none), child nutrition fund (5-17); claims, general fund (31, 149-243), coop fund (1-3), building fund (4-14), child nutrition fund (18-31).

6. Discussion and vote to approve activity fund reports.

7. Discussion and vote to approve activity fund sub-accounts, transfers, expenditure requests, and/or interest designations.

8. Discussion and vote to approve activity fundraisers.

9. Public Comment (As outlined in Board Policy 2012).

10. Consider and vote to approve an agreement with Tecumseh Youth Football League to allow for the use of the high school football field, bleachers, and restrooms for the Fall 2026 season.

11. Discussion and possible vote to approve receiving agents for Tecumseh Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

12. Consider and possible vote to approve a memorandum of understanding with Seminole State College that will allow qualified teachers at Tecumseh High School to teach concurrent enrollment courses at THS for dual credit.

13. Discussion and possible vote to approve a contract with Career Technology Education Programs for Tecumseh High School for the 2026-2027 school year.  These programs include Agriculture Education, Business and Information Technology Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

14. Discussion and possible vote to enter into an agreement with Mr. Guy Hurst to form a team with the Oklahoma Bass Nation High School Fishing Program, The Bass Federation, and the Student Angler Federation for the 2026-2027 school year.

15. Discussion and possible vote to approve a resolution to the Pottawatomie County Commissioners requesting the use of sales tax funds to purchase drones and other equipment for a new aviation program at Tecumseh High School.

16. Discussion and possible vote to approve a quote for painting the exterior of Barnard Elementary School.

17. Review, discussion, and possible vote to approve new board policies:
2014 Board of Education Powers and Duties
2015 Board of Education Meetings and Notifications Procedures
4053 Bereavement Leave
5043 Child Identification Notice
6004C Student Transfers for Children of Active Duty Military Members
6072 Student Discipline Regulations
6073 Student Discipline

18. Review, discussion, and possible vote to approve changes to the following district policies:
3033 Staff Members and Social Networking Sites
4002 Records Investigation and Affidavit
4045 Maternity Leave
4051 Artificial Intelligence Systems and Tools Used in the School District
5014 Concurrent Enrollment
5024C Extended School Year Program Standards
6004 Student Transfer Policy
6017 Reporting Students Under the Influence
6018 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
6036 Student Retention
6045 Personal Communication Devices
6052 Strong Readers Act

19. Consider and vote to approve new transfer requests for the 2026-2027 school year.

20. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session:
A. Consider accepting personnel resignation requests:
     Cheyenne Dougan - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Chrys Campbell - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
B. Consider hiring personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract):
     Darin Greene - Lay Coach (Basketball and Softball) - Tecumseh High School
     Sarika Crosslin - Lay Coach (Basketball) - Tecumseh High School
     Karsyn McDonald - Lay Coach (Volleyball) - Tecumseh Middle School
     Brittany Howell - Administrative Assistant - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Jessica Wilson - Administrative Assistant - Tecumseh High School
     Sharlyn Vaughn - Child Nutrition Worker - Tecumseh Middle School
     Kris Travis - Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager - Tecumseh Middle School
     Jenny Young - Paraprofessional - Barnard Elementary
     Tausha Anderson - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Ashlyn Sullivan - Paraprofessional - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Kaitlyn DeLauder - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Nikki Combee - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh Middle School
     Raymond Corley - Paraprofessional - Tecumseh High School
     Karina Chavez - School Based Family Specialist - District
     Devin McLeister - Maintenance and Lay Coach (Football) - District
C. Consider hiring adjunct teachers for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract):
     Alisa Sparks - Biology Teacher - Tecumseh High School
     Brooke Bowman - Music Teacher - Tecumseh High School / Tecumseh Early Childhood Center
     Holly (Ridley) Wilson - Elementary Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Jacey Kuhn - Elementary Teacher - Cross Timbers Elementary
D. Consider hiring long-term substitute special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract): 
     Haley Reust - Cross Timbers Elementary
     Carla Schovanec - Tecumseh Middle School
E.  Consider hiring temporary substitute bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year: Jerry Kuhn, Julio Sanchez, Corey Wilson.
F. The Board may vote to convene in executive session to discuss said personnel matters as identified in Items A through E as per Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 307(B)(1).

21. Board vote to convene in executive session or to remain in open session.

22. Board to acknowledge the return to open session and read the Executive Session Compliance Statement.

23. Discussion and possible vote to accept personnel resignation requests: Cheyenne Dougan, Chrys Campbell.

24. Discussion and possible vote to hire personnel for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract): Darin Greene, Sarika Crosslin, Karsyn McDonald, Brittany Howell, Jessica Wilson, Sharlyn Vaughn, Kris Travis, Jenny Young, Tausha Anderson, Ashlyn Sullivan, Kaitlyn DeLauder, Nikki Combee, Raymond Corley, Karina Chavez, Devin McLeister. 

25. Discussion and possible vote to hire adjunct teachers for the 2026-2027 year (temporary contract): Alisa Sparks, Brooke Bowman, Holly (Ridley) Wilson, Jacey Kuhn.

26. Discussion and possible vote to hire long-term special education substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year (temporary contract):  Haley Reust, Carla Schovanec.

27. Discussion and possible vote to hire temporary substitute bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year: Jerry Kuhn, Julio Sanchez, Corey Wilson.   

28. Superintendent's Report.

29. Board Comments.

30. New Business.

31. Vote to adjourn or recess and reconvene.