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Leedey school board rehired superintendent and approved contract after executive session
Summary
After an executive session authorized under 25 O.S. §307(B)(1), the Leedey Board of Education voted to employ Darren Danielson as superintendent for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 and approved his contract; the board also moved to adopt a new superintendent evaluation instrument to take effect December 2026 (no vote recorded in the minutes).
The Leedey Board of Education on Jan. 14, 2026 voted to employ Darren Danielson as superintendent for the 2026–27 school year and approved his contract following an executive session on personnel.
The board convened an executive session at 7:35 p.m., citing 25 O.S. §307(B)(1) as statutory authority to discuss the rehire and contract terms for the coming school year. The board returned to open session at 8:05 p.m. and immediately considered a motion to employ and approve the superintendent’s contract. The motion—moved by Brady Smith and seconded by Landon Holcomb—passed with Darrell Switzer, Brady Smith, Landon Holcomb and James Smith voting yes; Jason Paulsen was recorded as absent.
In related business earlier in the meeting, board member Landon Holcomb moved, seconded by Darrell Switzer, to adopt a new evaluation instrument for the superintendent to take effect in December 2026. The transcript records the motion but does not record a vote or the outcome for that item.
The superintendent’s approved contract covers the period that begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027, according to the motion language recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not provide contract salary, benefits, or additional terms.
The board adjourned at 8:06 p.m. following the employment vote and other routine business.
The record shows the board followed the executive-session procedure authorized by state law; the minutes list motions and roll-call votes for the session that convened and for the employment contract vote.
