The Roland Board of Education gathered for its regular monthly meeting on June 9, where the board voted on staffing, school policy and financial matters heading into the 2025–26 academic year. Among the highlights, the board unanimously approved the district’s 2025–26 Wellness Public Release, several Child Nutrition Program documents, and a resolution to join the Oklahoma School Insurance Group (OSIG) for the upcoming school year.

Following the approval of Title I School Wide Site Plans and the list of 2025–26 fundraisers, the board accepted the resignation of Chavaughn Colwell. Additionally, members voted in favor of adopting the Carl Albert Philosophy, aligning with broader academic and leadership goals across the district.

Executive session, personnel decisions

At 6:44 p.m., the board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No actions were taken during the closed session, and the board returned to open session at 7:26 p.m., where they unanimously voted to approve the following hires:

• Trey Greer as middle school English teacher

• Kimberley Hughes as first grade teacher

• Kaeley Just as paraprofessional for lower elementary

• Monica King (approved under new business) as SPED paraprofessional for elementary In a notable administrative move, Caroline Speir was appointed to Board Seat #2 and took her official oath during the meeting.

Facility, financial updates

Board members also renewed the Sublease Agreement between Roland Public Schools and the Sequoyah County Educational Facilities Authority through the 2025–26 FY.

On the financial side, the board approved over $1.18 million in encumbrances and payroll, including:

• $66,028.07 in general fund encumbrances • $134,161.77 in building fund expenses • $644,526.79 in general fund payroll Treasurer’s reports and monthly activity fund reports were also approved without opposition.

The meeting concluded at 7:44 p.m. following a unanimous vote to adjourn.

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.