Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
Superintendent described enrollment decline over 10 years, credited PVA growth (100+ students), and proposed a full-day 3-year-old program (two teachers, capacity up to 40) to keep families in the district; estimated first-year cost about $160,000 and no formal vote was taken.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
The Poteau school board approved a trial contract to pilot Khan AcademyConmingo's Socratic AI tutoring with 100 students at Poteau Virtual Academy for 18 months at a reduced rate; approval was part of a multi-item contract vote.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
OPA representatives reviewed school meal operations for Poteau: 34% breakfast participation, ~57% lunch participation, 58,926 meals served since August and 104,000+ meals served year-to-date; they discussed surveys, menu changes and interest in summer non-congregate meal options.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
Finance staff reported revenue timing effects, higher early-year expenditures for buses and equipment, and specific purchase orders; the board approved the consent agenda and listed encumbrances including STEM supplies, bus tires, helmet reconditioning, weight room plumbing and regular OPA monthly PO.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
After an executive session on employment, the board voted to approve Robin Gillum as assistant principal for PKMS and SCC for the 2026-27 school year; the executive session cited Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes §307(B)(1).
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
District staff presented the Poteau Virtual Academy (PVA), saying the online program now serves 93 students — 32 new to the district — and combines an in-person support site with an online 'pirate portal' hub for coursework and communication.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
On a series of motions the board approved minutes and financials, accepted encumbrances and POs, authorized stipends from an $11,000 rural literacy grant, amended maternity-leave policy to allow six weeks' pay for new hires, updated the PHS handbook for breakfast off-campus, approved a yearly MOU with Carl Albert Mental Health (no cost to district), and cleared student trips and fundraisers.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
The board voted unanimously to rescind a prior election resolution and adopt a special resolution to correct missed legal filings; April 7 remains the general election date and the filing period will be adjusted to January, the superintendent said.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
An unidentified governing body moved to approve the resignation of Michael Bunch, a high school teacher, held a separate vote on rescinding a resignation previously approved Nov. 10, 2025, and then moved to adjourn. The transcript records partial roll-call results.
Oklahoma / School Districts / POTEAU
Meeting participants moved and seconded a motion to approve the resignation of Michael Bunch, identified in the record as a high school teacher; a roll call followed and affirmative responses were recorded. The meeting later raised a separate question about rescinding a prior resignation approval and then adjourned.