Pryor Public Schools

The Pryor Public Schools Board of Education is responsible for adopting policies, overseeing the budget, and monitoring the district’s progress. Board members are elected to serve five-year terms, with each member representing a specific ward within the school district.

To serve, board members must reside within the district, maintaining a close connection to the community they represent. Through their leadership and oversight, the Pryor Board of Education ensures the district continues to thrive and meet its strategic objectives.

Board Members

Jeanette Anderson, member, Seat 4
Chris Van Natta, Seat 1 (not pictured)
Paul Melchior, Vice President, Seat 3
Branson Perry, member, Seat 2
Fred Sordahl, President, Seat 5

Board Meeting Summary

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Special Board Meeting

Procedural Item

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation

Presentation on District Bonding Capacity

Consent Agenda

Encumbrance Report & Other Expense Reports

Approval of designating John Potter as the Activity Funds Custodian.

Approval of continuing agreement for 403B administrator with Employer Admin Services (EAS) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approval of continuing agreement with Omnia and National IPA for purchasing and procurement services for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approval of continued agreement with Action Group Services for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approval of renewal Membership with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association for 2025-2026 School Year.

Approval of Subscription Agreement with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association for use of the Assemble Meeting Service.

Approval of Standard Brand Licensing Agreement with The Club Apparel for use of Pryor Public Schools' name, mascot, logo(s) and other brand-related marks.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Pryor Public Schools and Drive 918 LLC for lease of district vehicles.

Approval of agreement with PowerSchool for Naviance subscription for the 25-26 school year.

Approval of TimeClock Plus renewal for the 2025-2026 year

Approval of the Pryor Middle School Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approval for FFA students and staff to travel out-of-state for the following events between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026: Career Development Events in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas; Livestock Shows in Kanas Missouri, and Arkansas; Leadership conferences, activities, and camps that students may qualify for ; Reward Trips for qualifying students; and for FFA staff to travel out of state to buy student SAEs and to deliver student SAEs for processing.

Approval of declaring items surplus as presented

Approval of capacity to accept transfers beginning July 1, 2025.

Action Agenda

Voted to enter into executive session pursuant to tit. 25, §307 B.1 to discuss the following items: Any resignations or retirements tendered. Hiring of Certified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year; Hiring Classified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year. [Title 25 O.S. Section 307 (B1)].

Returned to Open Session

Statement of executive session minutes

Voted to approve the resignations of Amanda Walsh – High School English Teacher and Amy Thomas – Lincoln Elementary Paraprofessional.

Voted to approve adding the following certified position for the 2025-2026 school year: 1.5 Math Interventionist - Elementary.

Voted to approve hiring the following Certified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year: Tabitha Bogar- Lincoln Elementary Math Interventionist, Courtney Stookey- Pryor Middle School Science Teacher, Hope Roach- Roosevelt Elementary Teacher, and Turquoise Love- Jefferson Elementary Teacher.

Voted to approve hiring the following Classified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year: Ruth McVey- Lincoln Elementary Paraprofessional, Ayden Alcon District Custodian, Samantha Burrus- District Custodian, Jenna Inman - LECC Teacher Assistant, Mia Hastings- LECC Teacher Assistant, Sharrielee Holman- Roosevelt Elementary Paraprofessional, Mayce Antoine- LECC Teacher Assistant , and Nate Ratcliff - High School Teacher Assistant.

Voted to approve the re-employment of Certified Staff as submitted in Attachment A for 2025-2026 school year.

Voted to approve hiring the following Lay Coach Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year: Meagan Mitchell- High School Cheer.

Voted to approve hiring the following Administrative Personnel for 2025 Summer School: Amber Wilkins, Melinda Thornton, Morgan Wood.

Voted to approve extra duty, professional development stipends and salary adjustments as submitted for the 2024-2025 school year.

Voted to approve payment for compensatory time earned for the December 2024 through June 2025 school year.

Voted to approve modifications to the Superintendent's contract.

Voted to approve revisions to the School District Budget for the 2024-2025 school year.

Voted to approve Agreement with Opaa! to serve as the Food Service Management Company for the District for the 2025-2026 school year.

Voted to approve selected instructional materials for Fine Arts and Instructional Technology.

Superintendent's Report

Congratulations to several of our girls’ soccer players for earning post-season honors. Delanie Sherrer is a 2025 Oklahoma 5A All State player

Siena Ramming, Kaylee Littlefield, and Caylee Kerr were all named to the 5A District 3 All District team. Journey Nunley was 5A District 3 Honorable Mention

Congratulations to the following Track athletes for receiving honorable mention for the Tulsa World "All World" team: Journey Nunley, Braycee Trundle, Ally Martin, Caitlin White, Lilyan Casey, Brooklyn Keenan, and Gage LaFrere.

Congratulations to Gavin Roberts for being named to the Baseball "All World" team and Riley Hurst, Jaron Bailey, and Sergio Banuelos for receiving honorable mention.

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