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Dr. Simpson said March 24 brought \"the loss of a student, Blessing Farson, and long time teacher Charlotte Mitchell.\" The superintendent described Mitchell as \"a steady hand\" whom younger teachers sought out for guidance. Dr. Simpson said staff provided memorial services and support for students and families.

Dr. Simpson also announced the death of Mike Monahan, a longtime reporter for the Guthrie News Leader, saying Monahan \"will be greatly missed\" for his coverage of students and athletics.

On facilities, the superintendent praised Calderon staff and Crossland Construction for moving buildings over spring break and reported the demolition of the old building had begun. He said the district completed an on-time transition with instruction continuing and described the new facility as a significant improvement.

Dr. Simpson reported the Guthrie Educational Foundation distributed 44 grants totaling more than $30,000. He said each building teacher of the year received $150 for classroom supplies and each building received an additional $1,000 from the foundation. The foundation also hosted a fundraising event, \"Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?\" which staff described as successful.

The superintendent noted Support Staff Appreciation Day on April 4 and thanked the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and the Education and Workforce Development Committee for organizing the event.

Dr. Simpson reminded the board that both inclement weather days had been used and confirmed graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 16 at Jelsma Stadium, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

He closed by saying he would provide the board with an updated schedule of spring events.

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District staff told the board the modification covers two months of previously unbilled items, the largest being a playground fence and drainage work to address an elevation change between Nineteenth Street and the school site. Staff said the change is intended to ensure proper drainage in the event of significant flooding.

Presenters said the additional $56,191.95 keeps the project well below the contingency cap; staff noted there remained roughly $480,000 of contingency funds available. Lane, identified in discussion as a Crossland representative, was not present for the meeting.

Board members voted by roll call; the clerk announced six ayes and zero nays. The board's approval will allow Crossland Construction to proceed with the specified adjustments as the project nears completion.","Guthrie Public Schools approved contingency modification No. 9 for Crossland Construction on April 14, adding $56,191.95 to the project for items including a playground fence and drainage adjustments; the district reported it remains well under the total contingency.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6574530,"Guthrie Public Schools board elects Tina Smedley president in reorganization",53,51000,104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071350-b2621b1a9c1ae8c33e8811308e60e0ff&start=51&end=104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071350-b2621b1a9c1ae8c33e8811308e60e0ff/thumbnail_51000.jpg","/articles/6574530/GUTHRIE/School-Districts/Oklahoma/Guthrie-Public-Schools-board-elects-Tina-Smedley-president-in-reorganization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574530-953436ae9a515c20bc1b9c0a8c3d7ff1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165149&Signature=LCwQPYeS2e6pmiV5D5jw~RdwwroJeMhTnODuaR~jVNB~5wGQccTyo3nNzc3iOU8VdDcKVcg8Mr8gSQyQLEuN0e5Yd~yCXLFpYVkzoELnrbUWkzBvIbdcNt2TV2olKxQTPu6BZX-r-0MrL5IpkZn0WaA9HmpEU6hKkRV7icZ-S5dCLdynGTESprXLRaqx8jaUD2YzYP8XJG61aMn914PqKQ7ccrntAtSrkA-9th3NyTx7AjDWrFGAgLT~sTxBxCnINep-ZECnycOUWkoV6ipCTegjV0xBvB51G--aBGYNUUTgooOMSe3EMnAa4a0fD1KrPym~SYYM0V6vLuN7Xg5mpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tina Smedley was elected president of the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education during a reorganization vote at the board's April 14 meeting, with the board approving the slate 6-0.

A board member nominated a slate that named Tina Smedley as president, Janae Pearson as first vice president, Gail Davis as second vice president, Matt Girard as clerk and Ben Husky as deputy clerk. A separate board member seconded the nomination and the board approved it by roll call.

The reorganization took place under agenda item 6, the board's annual procedure to set officer positions. Board members recorded their votes by name during the roll call; the board secretary announced the result as six ayes and zero nays.

The newly elected officers will serve in their roles as the district completes construction projects and advances personnel and budget items on the spring agenda.","The Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education voted 6-0 April 14 to reorganize its leadership, naming Tina Smedley president and approving five other officer positions for the coming year.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent reports two community deaths, building move, grants and graduation date

Board approves $56,191 contingency modification for Crossland Construction

Guthrie Public Schools board elects Tina Smedley president in reorganization