The Muldrow Board of Education covered a full agenda during its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 13, approving several policy changes, personnel items, a school election and upcoming facility projects for the district.
The board began by approving minutes from the September meeting, accepting resignations from staff members Darrel Darden and Amanda Sugg, and authorized general and building fund encumbrances totaling nearly $200,000. Substitutes approved for the 2025-26 school year included Kaitlin Carter and Layla Kilinc.
During the Superintendent’s Report, Angela Williams reviewed the October school calendar and enrollment figures, and discussed the Chase Morris Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, which aims to raise awareness and safety standards for student athletes.
Academic, election actions
The board unanimously approved the Strong Readers Plan for the school year, presented by Joe Phillips. The plan is designed to enhance literacy instruction and early reading proficiency across grade levels.
Members also approved a resolution calling for the district’s annual school election, authorizing Williams to file the necessary paperwork with the election board and publish required notices.
Following an executive session that began at 6:19 p.m. and concluded at 6:51 p.m., the board approved the employment of Timothy Giboney as a custodian on a temporary contract for the 2025-26 school year.
The board gave the green light to the Virtual Instruc- tion Plan for the 202627 school year, ensuring continued access to online learning options.
Several district policies were also updated:
• Policy DAA and Policy FE were both approved with unanimous support.
• Policy DJ was approved with amendments, passing 4-1, with Dowen Green voting no.
• Updates to Policies FFAA, FFAB, and GBAR were all approved unanimously.
Facilities, contract approvals
To address facility maintenance, the board voted to issue a request for Ppoposals for the replacement of roofs on the football fieldhouse and the administration building.
Additionally, members approved a contract with Universal Fire Equipment Company for inspection of the district’s fire suppression systems for the 2025-26 school year.
The board approved transferring funds between Activity Fund accounts before adjourning the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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.
