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After executive session Dewey board accepts resignations, rescinds a hire and approves several personnel moves and superintendent contract
Summary
Following an executive session under Oklahoma law, the board accepted four resignations, rescinded a prior employment approval for Spencer W. Hayes, approved two certified hires and an adjunct American Sign Language teacher, and approved the superintendent's contract. The board returned to open session and adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
The Dewey Public Schools Board of Education convened into executive session at 6:27 p.m. under Oklahoma Statute [O.S. 25 Section 307 (B1)] to discuss employee resignations, the hiring and appointment of adjunct, certified, and support personnel, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract. The board acknowledged its return to open session at 8:15 p.m.
After returning to open session the board approved multiple personnel actions. Amanda Nichols moved to accept letters of resignation from Beth Anderson (Elementary School Teacher), Sheila Boucher (Elementary School Teacher), Krystin Barney (Paraprofessional) and Anna Taylor (Paraprofessional); Amanda Guilfoyle seconded and the motion passed 3–0. The board also voted to rescind its previous approval of employment for Spencer W. Hayes for the 2026–27 school year (motion by Amanda Nichols, seconded by Amanda Guilfoyle). The board approved hiring Alicia Gibson as an adjunct teacher for High School American Sign Language and hired two certified personnel for 2026–27: Faith Wall (High School Teacher) and Alexciaya Vargas (Middle School Teacher). Amanda Nichols moved to approve the superintendent's contract "as discussed"; Amanda Guilfoyle seconded and the motion carried 3–0. The open transcript does not record the contract terms or the reasons behind the rescission.
