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October 10, 2025
OPS board to meet Tuesday

The Okmulgee School board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to discuss several matters, including calling an election for a board post, and allowing public comment during their meetings.

Items on the agenda include:

• Superintendent’s Report: Ken Grover, school improvement specialist – Consideration and action granting Math and/or Science credits to students successfully completing academic programs through Green Country Technology Center for School Year 2025-2026.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of a resolution called for a Board of Education General Election for Seat #1 to be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with a Primary Election (if needed) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding employing Support Staff for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Amber Gryder – Tier II Paraprofessional (Primary)

• Lindzy Gant – Teacher Assistant (Primary) – Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of agreement with Standley Systems for printer/copier services.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of agreement with Gen II Fire Protection for Fire Alarm Monitoring on all district fire panels.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of updated board policy number 4045: Student Self-Administration of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Cystic Fibrosis Medication and Stocking of Epinephrine and Inhalers.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of updated board policy number 4002.1: Transfer of Student-Non-Resident-Military.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of updated board policy number 1002.1: Equal Opportunity Non Discrimination Policy.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding early graduation request from students Alyssa Maxey-Hoyle and Lily Voss.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding school use of the Roundup Application.

– Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding allowing public comment as a communication tool for school board meetings to facilitate public input, promote transparency and improve community engagement.

Meetings are held at the Board of Education Building, Okmulgee Public Schools, 316 E. 8th Street in Okmulgee.

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