This article lists motions the Poteau Public Schools Board of Education approved during the meeting and provides the recorded outcome for each item as reflected in the public record.

1) Consent agenda (encumbrances and change orders) — Motion to approve the consent agenda (included encumbrances for classroom supplies, AED equipment, roof repairs, HVAC work, charging-station PO). Outcome: Approved by roll call.

2) Approve the FY25-26 budget (estimate-of-needs) — Motion text: “that we approve the budget for the 2526 school year based on what needs.” Outcome: Approved by roll call.

3) Approve election resolution for school board seats — Motion to run elections for seat number 1 and seat number 5; filing period Dec. 1–3; primary Feb. 10 (only if >3 candidates); general April 7. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

4) Approve adjustment to administrator salary index for 26-27 — Motion to adjust index and move several principals and assistant superintendent positions off the index; included a pending assistant superintendent salary. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

5) Approve $1,600 stipend for football media interview — Motion to approve sponsored stipend. Outcome: Approved by roll call (sponsor-funded; no district general-fund expense expected).

6) Approve new board policies EMG (service animals) and FFAD (bed-bug response) — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

7) Add Pre Med Defender to Section 125 voluntary benefits — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

8) Approve Indian Education Bylaws and Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Committee Bylaws — Outcome: Approved by roll call (annual approval required to apply for grant funding).

9) Approve five annual contract agreements for 25-26 — Agreements: Leflore County Youth Services (MOU), “I Love You Guys” standard response protocol (no financial obligation), interlocal purchasing (TOPS) agreement, Poteau Police Department MOU (updated cost: previously $30,500, now $46,000), and career-tech/alt-ed/empower partnership. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

10) Approve Oklahoma Public School Investment Interlocal (OLAP) recommended positions — Specific positions (1, 2, 4, 9, 13) recommended by the interlocal. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

11) Approve Gifted Education Plan for 2526 — Annual plan approved; staff highlighted increased identification counts (from 219 in 2022 to 339 in most recent reporting and 49 in top-3% category this year). Outcome: Approved by roll call.

12) Change activity account names (PKMS Vocal → PKMS Performing Arts; SCC Vocal → SCC Performing Arts) — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

13) Approve activity fundraisers list for 2526 (includes late-added FFA sheet) — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

14) Approve surplus items (library weeding at PKMS, damaged umbrellas) — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

15) Approve contract employment and resignations after executive session — Motion to approve resignations of Sherry Pound and Frank Gay and to employ Joseph Joins (maintenance technician), Natasha Lowe (SCC STEM teacher), and the employment agreement for Dr. Barbara Gillum as assistant superintendent for 26-27. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

16) Motion to adjourn — Outcome: Approved by roll call.

In most cases the public record shows roll-call approval with no recorded negative votes in the transcript at the time items were taken. If specific yes/no tallies are required for an audit, board minutes and the official roll-call transcript should be consulted.