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Board approves six certified hires for FY27, contingent on background checks
Summary
The Okmulgee Board of Education approved six certified staff hires for the 2026–27 school year — including new primary and special services teachers — contingent on clear background checks.
The board unanimously approved employment offers for six certified positions for FY27, contingent on successful background checks. Approved hires listed in the minutes were: Christy Tajaran (Special Services Teacher), Casi Devine (Primary Teacher), Emily McDonald (Primary Teacher), Skyleen Willingham (Primary Teacher), Sheryl Shipley (Dunbar Teacher) and Pam Norris (Dunbar Teacher). The motion to approve the certified hires was made by Chase Nunn and seconded by Vickie Jones; the vote was 5–0.
The minutes note that the approvals are pending clear background checks. The board did not record any discussion of salary amounts, contract lengths for these hires, or individual qualifications in the public minutes.
