The Muldrow Public Schools Board of Education approved several facility improvements, personnel hires and district business items during its regular meeting March 9.
One of the major actions taken during the meeting was the approval of a contract with KB Electric for new lighting at the football practice field and tennis/pickleball courts. The motion was approved unanimously.
Board members also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Feb. 9 meeting, several staff resignations and financial items.
Resignations were accepted from Christina Acton, Tabitha Rhoads, Michele Rhodes, Tammy Rhodes and Donna Wilson.
The consent agenda also included general fund encumbrances totaling $137,520.45, a building fund encumbrance of $72,250, payroll encumbrances of $11,483.48, financial reports, fundraiser requests and the approval of Carlee Reeves as a substitute teacher for the 2025–26 school year.
A public hearing was held to gather input regarding the district’s Title VI Indian Education program. Following the hearing, the board approved the district’s policies and procedures related to the program.
During her superintendent’s report, Angela Williams reviewed upcoming events and projects, including the March and April school calendars, the senior class trip planned for May in Branson, Mo., and the upcoming National School Board Convention.
Williams also updated the board on ongoing projects and discussed bids related to restroom partitions and flooring at the middle school.
The board voted not to enter executive session to discuss staffing positions. After remaining in open session, members approved several personnel hires for the 2026–27 school year. Gracey Carson was hired as a math teacher, Penny Gragg as a special education teacher and Ashley Prater as a science teacher, all on temporary contracts.
In addition, Justin Cagle was approved for employment as a custodian on a temporary contract for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year.
Board members also renewed the district’s 2025–26 audit contract with Bledsoe, Hewett and Gullekson Auditing Firm and approved updates to district policies DCC-R, DPB and FDA.
The board approved the proposed school calendar for the 2026– 27 school year and declared previously removed sports field lights across district facilities as surplus.
In transportation business, the board accepted a bid from Ross Transportation for the purchase of a new gasoline- powered route bus after reviewing proposals from Ross Transportation and Holt Truck Centers.
Members also approved a bid from Grand Finale Productions for a new sound system. The motion passed 3-1, with Dowen Green casting the dissenting vote.
Roofing bids for the field house and administration building were tabled for further consideration.
The board approved a request from First Assembly of God Church to use a school bus for trips to Benton, Ark., scheduled for May 22– 26 and May 27–30, contingent upon proof of insurance. Colby Wilson abstained from the vote.
No new business was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:41 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.
