The Roland Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on May 8 where they accepted resignations, including the high school principal’s, and approved other school personnel employment for the 2023-24 school year.

Resignations were accepted from high school principal Kelli Harrell, middle school custodian Tammy Jackson, and Leslie McGee.

Superintendent Lori Wiggins presented for the board’s approval temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and recommended an approval, with all board members voting yes.

Wiggins also discussed the upcoming calendar of events and reported on the last Border Town Auction settlement. The total income received from the surplus items was $8,173.

Wiggins recommended she and the board move into executive session to discuss to employ/not employ or make assignments to certified personnel on regular and temporary contracts. After reconvening about an hour and a half later, the board voted to employ all personnel in the upper and lower elementary, middle school and high school for the 2023-24 school year.

The board voted to approve continued services for Dana Stites for the 2023-24 school year, which are under the Counselor Corp Grant.

ICTC/HCC teacher Leah Agent was approved as an adjunct instructor for Anatomy and Physiology for 2023-24, along with the approval of the CCOSA (Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration) Energy Efficiency Framework Comprehensive Implementation Package Agreement.

Wiggins presented the CCOSA District Level Service Program for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year and following the presentation, the board all voted “pro” to approve entry into an agreement with CCOSA to participate in their District Level Services Program.

Chris Davis addressed the board on school safety and safety upgrades, and the board reviewed his presentation and request on May 8. According to meeting minutes, the item will be on the June 12 agenda for review and discussion on concerns and possible solutions that were presented by Davis, in consideration of support for further action.

The board also approved the following for the 2023-24 school year: A contract with Brushy Public School for employment of Jamie Stewart as part-time Technology Director; the renewal membership with OSSBA; Policy Services Subscription with OSSBA; and ICTC providing Math and Science services to be counted for graduation credit.

Also approved was the request to purchase a Scissor lift for the district to prepare, prevent and respond to COVID- 19. This equipment is reportedly necessary for all repairs and replacement of indoor and outdoor lighting, as well as all HVAC filters, to ensure proper maintenance and good air quality in all district facilities.

In financial matters, the board approved General Fund encumbrances PO# 786-876 for $148,306.96 for April 4 – 28; Building Fund #103-122 for $9,038.02; Co-Op Fund #73-88 for $1,950.40; General Fund #2,126-2,276 and 2,595 for $323,847.21; and General Fund payroll #2,439-2,463 for $1,160,695.18.