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Board approves president's 2026–27 contract after executive session
Summary
After a closed executive session, the Board unanimously approved President Randy Harp's 2026–27 contract and directed that any compensation adjustments be considered as part of future across‑the‑board faculty and staff compensation discussions.
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents entered executive session on May 15 under Oklahoma law to discuss President Randy Harp's 2026–27 contract and then returned to open session to take action.
Chairman Latt Jeffrey read the official statement documenting the executive session: "The Board entered Executive Session at 11:11 a.m., and exited at 11:36 a.m.. The Board discussed only the President's contract. No votes or actions were taken during the Executive Session." After returning to open session, Regent Brian Lott moved to approve the president's contract; Regent Cara Bland seconded the motion, which passed by roll call with all members voting aye. The motion included language that any compensation adjustments for the president would be handled as part of broader, future across‑the‑board compensation discussions for faculty and staff.
The Board recorded the vote and the motion will be reflected in the official minutes. No additional contract terms were disclosed in the open meeting beyond the Board's approval and the commitment to consider compensation in the context of future institutional decisions.
