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After executive session, Watonga Board approves hiring recommendations for certified and support staff
Summary
The Watonga Board entered executive session on April 13, 2026 to consider hiring certified and support staff pursuant to 25 O.S. §307(B)(1). After returning to open session the board approved hiring recommendations for Attachments A, B and C for the 2026‑2027 school year by unanimous votes.
Pursuant to statutory authority, the board recessed into executive session at 7:56 p.m. to consider personnel matters. As recorded: "Aaron Clewell made a motion, seconded by Dwight McGee that pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B) (1) that the Board go into Executive Session for the following purposes: 1. Hiring of Certified Staff on Attachment A on a temporary contract for the 2026-2027 school year. 2. Hiring of Certified Staff on Attachment B for the 2026-2027 school year. 3. Hiring of Support Staff on Attachment C for the 2026-2027 school year." The board returned to open session at 8:33 p.m.
After the executive session, the board approved Superintendent Mr. Hilterbran's recommendations to hire certified staff on Attachments A and B and support personnel on Attachment C for 2026‑2027. Each approval was moved and seconded as recorded; all personnel motions passed on unanimous 5‑0 roll calls. The minutes note that Minutes Clerk Doris Ware was present in executive session and that no votes or minutes were taken while the board was in executive session.
The minutes do not publish the names listed on Attachments A–C; the board's approvals authorize the administration to proceed with the hires as recommended by Mr. Hilterbran. Additional details on individual hires and contracts should appear in personnel records or in the referenced attachments.
