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Haileyville Public Schools board declares seat vacant, approves hires, raises and policy updates
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Haileyville Public Schools Board of Education accepted a resignation that left seat #1 vacant, approved several staff hires and raises, adopted multiple policy updates including a voluntary prayer policy (citing OAC 210:35-3-251), and approved routine fiscal and calendar items.
Board President Jared Hauff called the Haileyville Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2024 in the district library media center. The board recorded a quorum and accepted the resignation of Wendell Huggins, effective Sept. 26, 2024, leaving board seat #1 vacant.
Superintendent Roger Hemphill reported on several informational items including windmill information, possible metal detector use, a proposed new roof and discussion of a potential bond issue; no formal actions on those facility topics were taken at the meeting. Principal Brandie Heath updated the board on school activities and programs, including a wildlife curriculum fishing opportunity, revisions to a discipline grid, a school carnival, the annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser and a Trunk or Treat scheduled for Oct. 31 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
On a series of motions, all carried unanimously, the board approved personnel and fiscal items. The board hired Lindy Ranallo as a full‑time ISD teacher, Courtney Bigelow in a 6½ position, and Frank Motes as a part‑time regular substitute for Pre‑K. The board accepted the resignation of Ashley Williams.
The board approved fiscal items including General Fund warrants and purchase orders for 2024–25, and the Treasurer’s and Activity Fund report for October. The board also authorized payment of the FY25 allocation of Statewide Alternative Education Academy Program funds to the local education agency cooperative.
Policy actions included approval of OSSBA-recommended changes to a Diabetes Medical Management Plan, a Moment of Silence policy, and a Termination of Employment—Teachers policy. The board adopted a policy permitting voluntary prayer for students and teachers, citing OAC 210:35-3-251. The board also approved a policy on electronic and digital communications with students (school‑approved platforms) and adopted site plans labeled for Chase Morris at the elementary and high school locations.
Other routine business included approval of a 2025 regularly scheduled board meeting calendar, appointment of Jamie Booth as an adjunct instructor for AP Art History and AP Human Geography for 2024–25, and approval of submitted fundraiser requests. The board adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Votes at a glance (motions approved unanimously unless noted): - Approval of Sept. 9 and Sept. 18 minutes (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Approval of 2024–25 General Fund, Building Fund and Sinking Fund warrants and purchase orders (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Approval of Treasurer’s and Activity Fund Report for October 2024 (mover: Lindsay Curtis; second: Brett White). - Hires: Lindy Ranallo (full‑time ISD teacher), Courtney Bigelow (6½ position), Frank Motes (part‑time pre‑K substitute) (mover: Rusty Johnson; seconds varied; recorded votes unanimous). - Acceptance of Ashley Williams’ resignation (mover: Lindsay Curtis; second: Rusty Johnson). - Authorization to pay FY25 Statewide Alternative Education Academy Program funds to the LEA cooperative (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Resolution calling the annual election/publication of school district electors (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Jared Hauff). - Paraprofessional pay increase effective Oct. 2024 (mover: Lindsay Curtis; second: Brett White). - OSSBA policy updates (Diabetes plan; Moment of Silence; Termination of Employment—Teachers) (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Adoption of voluntary prayer policy (citing OAC 210:35‑3‑251) (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Approval of Chase Morris site plans for sites 105 and 705 (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Adoption of electronic/digital communications policy (mover: Rusty Johnson; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Approval of 2025 board meeting calendar (mover: Brett White; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Adjunct appointment of Jamie Booth for AP courses (mover: Brett White; second: Lindsay Curtis). - Approval of fundraiser requests (mover: Brett White; second: Lindsay Curtis).
The meeting record lists vote tallies for each motion as: Hauff, yes; Johnson, yes; Curtis, yes; White, yes. No abstentions, recusals or recorded opposition were shown in the minutes.
