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Board extends President Kayla Hale's contract, approves one-time 7% stipend
Summary
After an executive session, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Board of Regents extended President Kayla Hale's contract for one year and approved a one-time stipend equal to 7% of her current salary, payable in FY2026-27; both measures passed by unanimous vote.
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Board of Regents voted on Feb. 12 to extend the contract of President Kayla Hale for one year and to grant a one-time stipend equal to 7% of her current salary, payable in fiscal year 2026-27.
The board entered an executive session under 25 O.S. 307(B)(1) at 1:47 p.m. to discuss the reemployment of President Hale and left executive session at 2:37 p.m. After the closed session, Regent Cale Walker moved to extend the contract and Regent Kelly Wilkerson seconded; the motion carried by unanimous vote. The board also approved a motion, moved by Regent Walker and seconded by Regent Conley, to provide a one-time stipend equal to 7% of the president's salary; that motion likewise passed unanimously.
Chair Diane Ming announced the board's next regular meeting and the session adjourned at 2:40 p.m. The minutes do not include additional details on the contract terms beyond the one-year extension and the 7% stipend amount.
