Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
The Cherokee Public Schools board approved the consent agenda and heard a monthly finance report noting general fund activity, a small building fund repair, and one-time revenue from a tax protest settlement. The superintendent said a school security spending plan is expected soon.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
The board approved a 2026'027 school calendar that delays the start to Aug. 13, keeps traditional breaks and tournament Fridays off, and adopts the 1,086-hour method to meet state instructional requirements, with staff noting contingency if state rules change.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
Following an executive session conducted pursuant to 25 O.S. 307(B)(1), the Cherokee Public Schools board voted to extend the superintendent's contract through June 2028, with a recorded roll-call approval.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
Cherokee Public Schools trustees approved lowering the cap on out‑of‑district transfers for first grade from 25 to 20 to preserve seats for resident students; the change does not affect in‑district students who move in.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
Trustees approved a consent‑agenda purchase of Renaissance Learning licenses for $14,763.80 to support short benchmark tests across grade levels; superintendent said the district received a B on the state report card and will use benchmarks to guide instruction throughout the year.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
The Cherokee Public Schools board approved revisions to its facility‑use policy that let high‑school students use a family key card without a parent on site while maintaining parent‑supervision requirements for younger students and new enforcement measures for rule violations.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
The Cherokee Public Schools board approved the consent agenda and adopted its 2026 meeting calendar, and heard reports from building principals and the superintendent about school events, student achievements and the return of state testing.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
Members of the elementary PTO told the Cherokee Public Schools board they are raising $25,000 to install shade on the elementary playground after recent tree removals. The volunteer group described ongoing fundraisers, community sponsors providing weekly popcorn, and an outreach survey to recruit further support.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
The Cherokee Public Schools Board approved a revised retention and promotion policy that removes a third-grade-specific retention clause, clarifies the decision timeline, sets a 60% grade baseline for promotion in many cases and codifies an appeals path from principal to superintendent to board.
Oklahoma / School Districts / Cherokee Public Schools
Superintendent reported a small electrical fire in the elementary basement tied to a failing sump pump motor, a subsequent false alarm and planned inspections; the board also heard about scholarship opportunities from the Jean Belcher Foundation and donated Cherokee Chief benches.