The Muldrow Board of Education convened on August 12 for its regular meeting where board members voted to appoint a new assistant superintendent, and made several unanimous decisions impacting the district’s upcoming school year.

Personnel changes

Following a short executive session by the board, Angela Williams was appointed as the new assistant superintendent.

The board approved several new hires, including John Harvell and Tommy Gage as adjunct teachers, and various other certified and noncertified staff for the 2024-25 school year.

A total of 11 stipends were approved for mentor teachers who have successfully completed 120 hours with their residency year teacher.

The board endorsed the use of reserve officer, allowing the campus police department to use them as needed for ballgames and other school events.

Resignations were also accepted from Shannon Butcher, Briana Mann, Shelby Michael and Samantha Nichols, according to meeting minutes. New vehicle purchase The board accepted a bid from Mark Allen Chevy in Glenpool for a new Chevy Suburban, with a bid of $59,348. This decision comes as part of an ongoing effort to update the district’s transportation fleet. In addition, a decision was made to surplus a 2011 Chevy Impala, which will be traded in as part of the purchase for the new Suburban.

Other approvals

• School board president Darrin Phelps was also appointed as delegate for the 2024 OSSBA Delegate Assembly.

• Significant encumbrances for both General and Building Funds, totaling over $937,000. This includes payroll and operational costs critical to the district’s functioning.

• Changes to middle and high school student handbooks for the upcoming school year were ratified

• Contract renewal for the Career & Technology Education Programs.

• Sanction of various booster clubs

• Contract extension with Cintas for uniforms and mops.

Superintendent Leon Ashlock, during his report, discussed the annual CCOSA/OSSBA Convention, reviewed the August calendar, and spoke on the PAWS Program and school projects.

The meeting, which began at 6 p.m., concluded at 6:33 p.m. with all motions carried unanimously, reflecting a cooperative approach to addressing the district’s needs.

This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.