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Board approves consent agenda, treasurer’s report and auditor contract; waives first reading on state‑required policy
Summary
In a routine portion of the meeting the board approved the consent agenda, accepted the treasurer’s report, renewed the auditor contract for 2024–25 and voted to waive the first reading of a state‑required policy; vote tallies were unanimous.
The Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple business items by roll‑call vote during Tuesday’s meeting, including the consent agenda, the monthly treasurer’s report, renewal of the district audit contract and a waiver of the first reading for a state‑required policy.
Consent agenda: The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included routine reports and items listed on the meeting packet. Motion and second for the consent agenda were made during the meeting; the public roll‑call recorded the vote as Baker: Yes; Riley: Yes; Dylan: Yes; Douglas: Yes; Washington: Yes.
Treasurer’s report: Trustees approved the treasurer’s report as presented. Board discussion had noted district efforts to prepare the fiscal year budget, a data cleanup and an anticipated Ad valorem (property tax) inflow in April. The treasurer reported a general fund savings balance of approximately $1,467,000, an increase from the prior month attributed to retirements and unfilled positions. Motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Rachel (last name not specified) and seconded by Tim (last name not specified); the roll‑call vote was unanimous: Baker, Riley, Dylan, Douglas and Washington voted yes.
Audit contract: The board approved the annual contract for the audit of public schools for the 2024–25 school year with auditor Jenkins and Kemper. Dr. Washington moved approval; Rachel seconded. The roll‑call vote was unanimous.
Waive first reading (policy EMDB): The board voted to waive the first reading and approve SPS policy EMDB (text and emergency measures) after staff explained the policy is tied to accreditation requirements and OSSBA guidance. The motion to waive the first reading was made by Rachel and seconded by Roberta; the roll‑call vote was unanimous.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned by a unanimous vote.
No items were tabled or failed at the meeting; all recorded motions in the consent and business‑finance portion passed with unanimous recorded support from the five board members present.
