Board approves consent docket, cooperative purchasing membership and personnel hires
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Summary
The board approved consent-docket items including cooperative purchasing participation (Topps/Atoka language clarified), approved the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved personnel hires with a title correction for Deanna Hogan to 'Greenwood para professional.'
The Tahlequah Public Schools board approved the consent docket Nov. 18, which included contracts, fundraisers and out-of-state/overnight trips. Board members questioned contract language that referenced Atoka and TOPPS cooperative purchasing; staff and members clarified that Atoka is the original cooperative member and the district participates as a listed member, using the cooperative to realize purchasing discounts.
The board also approved the 2026 Board of Education meeting schedule and noted the new meeting address will be filed; if the address changes, staff will refile the notice in January.
On personnel, the board approved items 1–4, including hires listed as Katie Chapman (bus driver), Candace Jefferson (tech instructional coach), Timothy Foley (assistant principal) and Ryan Arnel (special services). Board members requested and approved a title correction for Deanna Hogan to read 'Greenwood para professional' rather than 'Greenwood Special Care.' The personnel slate passed on voice vote after the change was moved and seconded.
No additional discussion of personnel qualifications or contract terms was recorded in the public minutes beyond the title clarification.