The Roland Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s annual audit and set plans in motion for the sale of nearly $1 million in building bonds during its regular meeting on March 9.

During the meeting, Pamela Dotson of Wilson, Dotson & Associates presented the district’s 2024–25 annual audit report. Following the presentation, board members voted unanimously to approve the audit. The board also approved a resolution related to the district’s $975,000 General Obligation Building Bonds.

The resolution establishes the maturities and sets the date, time and location for the bond sale. Bids for the bonds will be accepted until 12:30 p.m. on April 15, with the board scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. that day to consider and finalize the sale.

Earlier in the meeting, the board received an energy audit report from Mr. Harvey.

Following discussion of district business, Superintendent Lori Wiggins recommended the board enter executive session to discuss potential opportunities involving the sale, purchase, lease, acquisition or appraisal of real property, as permitted under Oklahoma law.

The board entered executive session at 6:41 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:58 p.m., taking no action during the closed discussion.

In other business, the board approved a request from Tonya Knapp to use the Roland High School Commons for a dinner party on March 28.

Board members also approved a series of financial items, including general fund, building fund, bond fund, co-op fund and sinking fund encumbrances, as well as payroll encumbrances and monthly financial reports.

General fund encumbrances totaled $157,136.07, while general fund payroll encumbrances totaled $659,414.51. Additional financial approvals included building fund encumbrances totaling more than $307,000 and other fund expenditures.

Superintendent Wiggins also provided an update on upcoming spring activities and events taking place across the district.

With no new business to address, the board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 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.