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Board accepts five resignations, approves rehires and staff stipends totaling $1,000–$2,000
Summary
The board approved five resignations, authorized rehiring of certified and temporary teachers, approved a $1,000 professional-development stipend for attending July training, and adopted $2,000 signing stipends for certified and support staff to be split between August and January.
The board addressed personnel matters and compensation incentives after returning from executive session.
During executive session the board discussed resignations and employment of certified classroom teachers for the 2026–27 school year under Title 25 O.S. §307(B)(1). On returning to open session the board approved five resignations—Pacey Slater, Jim Slater, Bailey Stevens, Jasmine Cook and Morgan Ader—and then moved to approve rehiring certified classroom teachers listed on the provided attachments.
On compensation, the board approved a $1,000 professional-development stipend for staff who attend a two-day training scheduled in July 2026. The business manager described the stipend as $1,000 for attendees of the two-day professional development training (Business Manager (Speaker 3)).
The board also approved a $2,000 signing stipend for certified employees (to be paid half in August and half in January) and approved the same amount for support personnel for the 2026–27 school year (Business Manager (Speaker 3), Board member (Speaker 1)).
Why it matters: Accepting resignations and completing rehiring actions shape staffing and class assignments for the next school year. The board’s stipend approvals are designed to incentivize recruitment and professional-development participation.
What the record shows: The executive session cited Title 25 O.S. §307(B)(1); the board recorded motions and voice votes to accept resignations, rehire staff, and approve the listed stipends. Exact rehired individuals and the attachments referenced in the transcript are not included verbatim in the oral record.
Next steps: Administration will process resignations and contracts, implement stipend payroll as scheduled, and finalize hiring paperwork for rehired staff.
