Muldrow School Board greenlights new hires

At the regular meeting of the Muldrow Public School Board of Education held on April 15, several decisions were made regarding staffing and extracurricular activities.

The board convened to address various agenda items, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings and the acceptance of resignations from Maxwell Bedwell, Sarah Landers, Brycen Lowe and Mark McGuire, prompting discussion on staffing adjustments.

Notably, Meghan Edwards and Cody Weaver were approved as substitutes for the remainder of the school year.

Jana Armer and Logan Coatney both addressed the board with updates from OSSAA, as well as the athletic agreement for sporting uniforms and equipment.

Clifta Fugett, during her superintendent report, reviewed the April and May calendars, Valedictorians and Salutatorians, discussed the legislative review, and the financial disclosure forms, which are required by law to be filed by May 15. The forms were given to the board members, signed and returned to the board clerk, according to meeting minutes.

In a move to bolster the teaching staff for the upcoming academic year, the board unanimously approved the employment of Jennifer Carson as an elementary school teacher, Tyler Sheppard as a teacher/coach and Linda Barnes as a high school Special Education teacher, all on temporary contracts for the 202425 school year.

Additionally, the board deliberated on extracurricular activities, authorizing the use of the school’s activity bus by the First Assembly of God Church for two separate trips, with the condition of providing insurance coverage. Furthermore, approval was granted for the speech team to travel to Bellevue, Neb., to participate in the Tournament of Champions Competition, showcasing the school’s commitment to fostering academic excellence beyond the classroom.

In a forward-looking move, the board also approved the resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (ERate) for the 2024-25 school year, ensuring continued access to essential technological resources for students and faculty. This resolution reportedly authorizes filing of the Form 471 applications and payment of the applicant’s share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.

Despite a full agenda, the meeting concluded without any new business brought to the table, reflecting the board’s efficiency in addressing pertinent matters affecting Muldrow Public School.

This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.