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Superintendent reports no accreditation deficiencies, flags potential state funding risk
Summary
Superintendent Regina Jones reported spring accreditation found no deficiencies, described Vo-Tech program changes and a new cosmetology program, and warned of a state bill that could reduce public-agency funding by "close to $3.2 billion." The district also noted a $2,407 Spirit-card donation.
Regina Jones, Superintendent of Ninnekah Public Schools, told the board on Feb. 9 that spring accreditation found no building or district deficiencies and that district progress is "highly satisfactory." She outlined Vo-Tech adjustments: sophomores will no longer be accepted into the Pre-Engineering program due to low completion rates, additional seats are being added to Electrical and Welding programs, and a Cosmetology program is planned to begin in August.
Jones also reported financial items: the Spirit card raised $2,407 for the district and she summarized a conversation with Vernon Florence about an upcoming state bill that the minutes describe as potentially reducing public-agency funding by "close to $3.2 billion." Jones emphasized the importance of informing the public about funding sources. She additionally noted snow days will be made up in April and May and provided a construction update that interior and exterior metal work is underway and the district is installing the new sound system.
Operational follow-ups recorded in the minutes include obtaining electrician estimates to replace or add outlets after an OSIG inspection cited use of extension cords; the minutes do not indicate specific contractor selections or firm project timelines.
