Muldrow Schools approve security measures, policy updates

The Muldrow Board of Education convened at 6 p.m. on September 9, in the high school campus cafetorium to address a full agenda of matters crucial to the district’s operations and future plans.

In a move aimed at enhancing student engagement and safety, the board unanimously approved the creation of new activity fund accounts for Business Professionals of America (BPA) and campus police.

The consent agenda was swiftly approved, covering previous meeting minutes, financial encumbrances, and fundraiser requests. Notably, the board reviewed and endorsed the 2024-25 General Fund and Building Fund budgets, demonstrating a continued commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Superintendent Leon Ashlock provided a comprehensive report on current enrollment number, highlighting upcoming events, including the National School Board Convention and a community public hearing concerning the ACT assessment. He also noted the district’s participation in the USDA Grant program.

The board approved several key personnel decisions, including the hiring of Christine Hands as a temporary teacher assistant, and Elizabeth Rosenberg and Ralynn Wilkinson as Gifted and Talented teachers for the elementary and middle schools.

In policy and planning, the board authorized the Estimate of Needs publication for the school year and agreed to enter into an OSSBA agreement for demographic study and facility planning services. The Alternative Education Plan for the 2024-25 school year was also approved.

However, a fundraiser proposal for the Bulldog Foundation was tabled by the board members.

Security was also addressed with the approval of a School Security Officer Agreement with the Town of Muldrow, and a Medicaid billing participation agreement with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

The board’s agenda also included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sequoyah County and an agreement with the University of Oklahoma for student pre-employment transition services. Additionally, they endorsed a proposal for the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis and approved several updates to district policies.

The meeting concluded with no new business and was adjourned at 7:20 p.m., reflecting a productive session aimed at strengthening the schools’ programs and administrative functions.

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.