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Hennessey board unanimously reappoints superintendent, approves consent agenda
Summary
The Hennessey Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved its consent agenda and voted to reemploy Superintendent Jason Sternberger for the 2026–27 school year after meeting in executive session under 25 O.S. §307(B)(1).
The Hennessey Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 8 to approve its consent agenda and to reemploy Superintendent Jason Sternberger for the 2026–27 school year.
Board President James Matousek moved to approve the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the Nov. 10, 2025 regular meeting; the summary of financial activities and activity fund summary as of Nov. 30, 2025; purchase orders and encumbrances (General Fund PO# 378–401; Building Fund #4); stipends for DonorsChoose projects funded prior to Dec. 8, 2025; and fundraisers for the 2025–26 school year. Vice President Dakota Semrad seconded the motion. The vote was recorded as: Matousek — yes; Semrad — yes; Luke Lough — yes; Amy Charmasson — yes; Lance Painter — yes (5–0).
The board met in executive session under Oklahoma law, 25 O.S. §307(B)(1), to discuss the annual evaluation and contract of Superintendent Jason Sternberger. President Matousek stated on return to open session at 8:15 p.m. that only matters on the agenda were discussed and no votes were taken during the closed session. Following that return, Matousek moved to reemploy Superintendent Jason Sternberger for the 2026–2027 school year; the motion, seconded by Dakota Semrad, passed unanimously (5–0).
No contract terms or salary details were recorded in the public transcript. The board adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
What this means: The board completed routine financial and administrative approvals and confirmed continuity in district leadership by reemploying the superintendent. The transcript does not record any dissent, amendments to personnel terms, or numeric contract details.
