Pryor Public Schools

Board of Education

The Pryor Public Schools Board of Education is responsible for adopting policies, overseeing the budget, and monitoring the district’s progress. Board members are elected to serve five-year terms, with each member representing a specific ward within the school district.

To serve, board members must reside within the district, maintaining a close connection to the community they represent. Through their leadership and oversight, the Pryor Board of Education ensures the district continues to thrive and meet its strategic objectives.

Board Members

Fred Sordahl, President, Seat 5
Paul Melchior, Vice President, Seat 3
Jeanette Anderson, Board Clerk, Seat 4
Branson Perry, Deputy Board Clerk, Seat 2
Chris Van Natta, member, Seat 1

Board Meeting Dates 2025

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed board meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be conducted at the following location:

January 13, 2025 – Regular Mtg

February 3, 2025 – Regular Mtg

March 3, 2025 – Regular Mtg

April 14, 2025 – Regular Mtg

May 5, 2025 – Regular Mtg

June 2, 2025 – Regular Mtg

July 14, 2025 – Regular Mtg

August 4, 2025 – Regular Mtg

September 8, 2025 – Regular Mtg

October 6, 2025 – Regular Mtg

November 3, 2025 – Regular Mtg

December 8, 2025 - Regular Mtg

Monday, September 8, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Procedural Item

A. Call to Order

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Review and Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2025.

D. Public Comment

Consent Agenda

A. Tabled Estimate of Needs for the 2025-2026 school year and the Financial Statement for the 2024-2025 school year until September 16, 2025 special board meeting.

B. Treasurer's Report

C. Encumbrance Report & Other Expense Reports for the 2025-2026 school year. D. Approval of sub-accounts and fundraisers for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. E. Approval of annual applications for sanctioning for booster clubs and parent organizations.

F. Approval to acknowledge the death of a district employee, Joy Holliday - Lincoln Elementary Teacher.

G. Designate David Stanley as District Safety Coordinator.

H. Approval of the Employee Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.

I. Approval of Resident Teacher Committees for the 2025-2026 school year.

J. Approval of appointment of Chief Financial Officer as an Authorized Representative for all Federal Programs for the 2025-2026 school year.

K. Approval of Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 school year. L. Approval of the district professional development plan for the 2025-2026 school year.

M. Approval of the District's capacity to accept transfers for the quarter beginning October 1, 2025.

N. Approval of Concurrent Enrollment Agreement between Rogers State University and Pryor Public Schools.

O. Approval of continuing agreement with 5B Bar Enterprise LLC for bus driver clearinghouse services.

P. Approval for FFCLA to use District Transportation to go to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO with FCCLA Chapters on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Q. Approval for the high school cheer team and coaches to travel to the National Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, FL, January 29-February 2, 2026.

R. Approval for high school pom squad and coaches to travel out of state for the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, FL, January 29-February 2, 2026.

S. Approval of Trevin Helmuth to use a district vehicle to Springfield, Missouri, to pick up the snowplow assembly for the shop service truck from Bus Andrew's Equipment.

T. Approval to declare the attached items as surplus.

Action Agenda

A. Motion, discussion and vote to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing any resignations or retirements tendered, hiring Classified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year, hiring Certified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025- 2026 school year, discussing the purchase of real property, and considering the appeal of denied student transfers with a review of confidential educational records and transfer requests or students whereby disclosure of any additional information could potentially violate FERPA, pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit.25 § 307(B)(1) (3) (7).

B. Returned to Open Session

C. Statement of executive session minutes (topics discussed and persons present)

D. Voted to accept the decision to deny student transfer request 26-003 and voted to overturn the decision to deny student transfer request 26-004.

E. Voted to approve the resignations of Angie Bias- Pryor Middle School Teacher and Bennie Maloney- Pryor District Custodian

F. Voted to approve hiring the following Classified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year: Charlie Keene- District Substitute Bus Driver, Christan Cochran District Custodian, and Aster Hatfield- District Custodian.

G. Voted to approve hiring staff for the Tiger Pride After School Program as presented. H. Voted to approve 10-month Certified Personnel salaries for the 2025-2026 school year. I. Voted to approve the 10-month Classified Personnel Salaries for the 2025-2026 school year. J. Voted to approve the 10-month Employee's Stipends for the 2025-2026 school year.

K. Voted to approve salary adjustments and extra duty stipends as submitted for the 2025-2026 school year.

L. Voted to allow Cynthia Staten to utilize Sick Leave Sharing Program pursuant to Board Policy

M. Voted to approve the employment of Stephen L. Smith Corp. as financial consultants to the School District, for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

N. Voted to approve Change Order #1 for the Pryor Stadium Videoboard Project. O. Voted to approve proposed updates to Pryor Public Schools board of education policies. P. Discussion of traffic patterns and safety measures around district campuses. 4. Superintendent's Report

The superintendent discussed district enrollment figures and upcoming district and community events.

5. New Business

There was no new business.

6. Adjourn

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