REGULAR MEETING – MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Independent District 4, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Place of Meeting
Administration Building Board Room, 12880 N. E. 10^th, Choctaw, OK. 73020

A  G  E  N  D  A

1.             Call to Order – 12:00 p.m.                              

                 Roll Call of Members:                      Mrs. Janice Modisette, President 
                                                                             Mrs. Jessica Salinas-Dengler, Vice President
                                                                             Mrs. Staci Johnson, Clerk         
                                                                             Mr. Jason Ross, Asst. Clerk
                                                                             Mr. Don Alsup, Member

2.             Consideration and possible vote to approve agenda.

3               Consideration and possible vote to approve June 8, 2026 regular board meeting minutes, June 22, 2026 special board meeting minutes, June 23, 2026 special board meeting minutes, and June 25, 2026 regular board meeting minutes.

4.                    COMMUNICATIONS:

1. ACT President Comments
2. Comments from the Floor (regarding agenda items)

5.                    EXECUTIVE SERVICES:  Superintendent & Board Members

1. Superintendent's Comments
2. Bond Project Update - Todd Dilbeck
3. Board Members' Comments
4. Consideration and possible vote to approve school calendar based on hours instead of days for the 2026-27 school year.
5. Consideration and possible vote to approve the following policy revisions: FNCD - Bullying; FNCD-E - Harassment/Bullying Incident Report Form; FNCD - R- Prohibiting Bullying (Regulation); FNCD-P - Prohibiting Bullying (Investigation Procedures).
6. Consideration and possible vote to approve elementary, middle school, high school and athletics handbooks.

6.                    BUSINESS SERVICES: Chad Allcox, Chief Financial Officer

1. Business Report
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve encumbrances.
3. Consideration and possible vote to approve facility lease for Choctaw-Nicoma Park YMCA programs for FY 2026-27.
4. Consideration and possible vote to approve an agreement with Horizon Digitally Enhanced Campus for Edmentum Software in the amount of $49,948.00 for the 2026-27 school year.
5. Consideration and possible vote to approve a contract renewal with BrightArrow for the 2026-27 school year in the amount of $10,075.00.

7.                    Consent Agenda: The following items will be approved/accepted by one vote unless a member wishes to address and act upon an item separately: Activity Fund Warrants, Summary, Transfers; b) Appropriated Fund Transfers, c) Revenue Lease Purchase Orders

8.                   STUDENT SERVICES:

1. Student Services Report
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve an agreement between the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District and Lany L. Mullins, Ph.D., for behavioral services for the 2026-27 schools year.

9.                    INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES:  Dr. JeanAnn Gaona, Deputy Superintendent of Student Affairs

1. Curriculum/Instruction Report - Dr. JeanAnn Gaona
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve core or elective credits for students attending Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center that are in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade, which will count toward graduation requirements. These classes may include math, science, computer arts, elective courses or credit recovery courses.

10.                   EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Consideration and possible vote to meet in executive session in accordance with25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(l) discussing the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of employees as listed on Attachment A - Personnel Reports; in accordance with 25 0. S. Section 307 (B) (2) to discuss employee negotiations.

11.                Vote to return to open session.

12.               Consideration and possible vote to uphold, modify, reject student transfer appeal of Student E.

13.               Consideration and possible vote to approve certified recommendations as listed on Attachment A - Personnel Report.

14.               Consideration and possible vote to approve certified resignations as listed on Attachment A - Personnel Report.

15.               Consideration and possible vote to approve support recommendations as listed on Attachment A - Personnel Report

16.               Consideration and possible vote to approve support resignations as listed on Attachment A - Personnel Report.

17.                New Business. (25 O.S. Section 31 l(A)(9) As used herein, shall mean any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonable foreseen prior to the time of posting agenda).

18.                Adjournment

Agenda posted:                                    Thursday, July 9, 2026 by 4 o'clock p.m.
Location:                                                Front door at Administration Building, inside lobby Bulletin Board

MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ind. Dist. 4, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Place of Meeting
Administration Office Board Room, 12880 NE 10th, Choctaw, OK 73020

Janice Modisette, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Modisette called roll to establish the following members were present: Jessica Salinas-Dengler, Vice President, Staci Johnson, Clerk, and Jason Ross, Assistant Clerk. Don Alsup, Member was absent.

Mrs. Modisette called for consideration and approval of the agenda. Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the April 13, 2026 regular board meeting minutes. The vote was unanimous.

Board member, Don Alsup entered the meeting at 6:04 p.m.

Sheri Mathis, ACT Vice President, stated she was filling in for ACT President, Toni Dennis. Mrs. Mathis shared the names of the ACT Officers for the 26-27 school year. Amber McNeely, President, Sheri Mathis, Vice President, Julie Kendrick, Secretary and Rynae Blasingame will be the Treasurer. She stated that we are closing out a wonderful year with new changes on the horizon. Mrs. Mathis stated that they are looking forward to negotiations.

There were no comments from the floor regarding agenda items.

Student recognitions: Students were present from the Tech Now Program and Special Olympics Unified Team and they were recognized for recent accomplishments. Each group was presented a certificate of achievement from the school board.

Fifteen employees are retiring this school year. Two of those employees were present to receive their retirement plaques from the board of education. Patricia Patterson and Kelli Hosford each received their plaque.

Superintendent Reid gave the following report:

• We've reached the final two weeks of the 2025-26 school year. Our students will be in class until Thursday, May 21^st. Teachers will return the Friday after for Record Day before being off for some much-earned summer vacation time.
• We look forward to the graduation ceremony being held this upcoming Monday, May 18^th. The ceremony will begin at 7 pm at Jensen Field. It is always an exciting time to celebrate the accomplishments of each class they prepare for the next step in their journey.
• Baccalaureate is set for Sunday, May 17^th at 3 p.m. at Choctaw Nazarene Church.

Todd Dilbeck, Director of Bond Oversight gave the following report: Manhattan: High School: Little Theater: Final interior painting is being completed. Tile has been set in the entry and restrooms. Ceiling grid is completed. Front stage wood design will be delivered in two weeks. Exterior hand railing is set for steps and the ramp area. Punch on Friday, May 22^nd. South Parking Lot: We have one location south of the main building that the dirt area needs to be lowered and resodded. Also, the area next to the ROTC marching pad is getting resodded. Trees that have died are being replaced this week. Quad: Multipurpose: Turf installation is completed. Weight room rubber flooring is completed. Locker installation is complete. Logos are being painted in the locker room. Wall padding is completed. Carpet installation has started in the team room. Final walk through is scheduled for May 19th.  AC Owen: Heartland Elementary: Area C punch will be May 13th. Sod and flower beds will be completed as soon as it dries out. Secondary playground areas are completed. Flag poles will be installed in two weeks. Kitchen equipment was delivered today. Gym floor installation will begin on Wednesday of this week. Additional fencing for both playground areas has been approved. Quad: Vo Ag Buildings: North building siding is completed and the roof installation has begun. Second building structural beams are being installed. Pope: Practice Gym/Museum: Structural steel is completed. Block is being laid around the lower level of the gym. Roof installation has started.

No athletic/activities report was given.

There were no comments from board members.

Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup to approve an out of state trip for CHS Speech/Debate students to attend the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, VA from June 14-June 20, 2026.   The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve membership with the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools in the amount of$532.60 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve a policy revision for policy FD - Student Residency. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the CHS Girls Volleyball team to attend a team camp at Oklahoma Baptist University on July 12-14, 2026. The vote was unanimous.

Chad Allcox, Chief Financial Officer reported that the Business Office has been busy working on a grant for Choctaw Elementary and a few RFP's have been sent out. He added that they have been busy closing out PO's for this fiscal year and there is nothing out of the ordinary on this month's encumbrances. In closing, he mentioned that there was two change orders included in this month's packet regarding two purchase orders.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve encumbrances. Approved were the following: Fund ll -#'s-997- 1094- $170,572.27; Fund21-#'s 215 - 225 -$62,377.50; Fund22 - PO's 080-083 - $10, 186.58; Fund

33 - #'s 173 - 190- $107,951.18 and Fund 86 - PO #14-$10,000.00. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve American Fidelity to service as the district's Section 125 Plan Service provider for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a Sports Medicine Program Agreement with Norman Regional Hospital Authority for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve year two of a five-year contract with Oklahoma Copier Solutions as the district's multi-function printing device (copier) provided for the period of July I, 2025 through June 30, 2029. The multi-year contract will be re-approved annually during the contract period. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve an agreement with the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration for FY 2026-27 for District Level Services Program. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve Collect-Ed as the District's E-Rate Consultant for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a fuel agreement between Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools and Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center for FY 2026-27. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a co-op agreement with Edmond Public Schools, Premier Campus Smart and the District to purchase Child Nutrition food and supplies through U.S. Foodservice. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve an agreement with BRIDGES for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve services with Oklahoma Public School Resource Center in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve an agreement with HORIZON: Digitally Enhanced for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a Management Employment Service Agreement between Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools and Oklahoma State School Board Association for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the Temporary Appropriations for FY 2026-27. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve annual license with ClassLink for digital textbook rostering in the amount of $21,951.64 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the renewal of services for EduSkills in the amount of $10,450 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a Software Agreement with Sylogist in the amount of $34,411.82 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a contract with Vivi, LLC in the amount of 43,816.00 for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve a contract with OKTLE for the 2026-27 school year. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the consent agenda. The vote was unanimous.

Kelli Hosford, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services gave the following report. State testing officially closes on Wednesday. All elementary sites have tested 100% of their students. Middle School are at 99% and high school is at 98%. 95% is what is required by the state. Our district is shining in state testing participation. Mrs. Hosford stated that the special services department would be attending the Special Olympics in Stillwater on Thursday. She added that ESY is all set and it will be held in July at Choctaw Elementary. She reported that we have approximately 100 students participating. She expressed her appreciation to Andrea Ille and Lisa Miller for organizing this and all certified and support staff who are working ESY, including transportation. She stated that as of now, we are in good shape with filling our open positions. In closing, Mrs. Hosford shared that it has been a huge undertaking but between her spreadsheets, Teri Warren and Anita Johnson, she believes all of our special education students are accounted for at their sites for redistricting. Site Administration will be calling to welcome parents and students who may be changing schools by June 15^th.

Dr. JeanAnn Gaona, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Affairs gave the following report. Dr. Gaona reported that we are in the final days of school. Saying that, Academic Affairs is in full-blown closing out this school year while preparing for next school year mode. She stated that all sites have submitted and met regarding their School Growth Plans. She stated that school board members will receive an overview report during the summer. Additionally, our professional development survey requesting teacher presenters has closed with over 45 applicants, which is a new record. Now we will notify those teachers selected and prepare next August's districtwide professional development day. She reported that we will have preliminary enrollment counts later this week from. Dr. Gaona and Shannon Shay will then begin looking at textbooks for elementary sites and determine who will receive surpluses to cover our students next year. She added that SPARK enrollment has over 100 enrolled students again. SPARK will begin June l and run through June 30 at Westfall Elementary. Thank you, Mrs. Fortune, for hosting this year. Dr. Gaona shared that all of our federal programs are closing, and she is gathering information to submit next year's application when they open. Oklahoma State Department of Education has stated that money will be available much sooner this year, which will greatly help us. In closing, Dr. Gaona stated that she would like to thank the board for adding Shannon Shay to our Academic Affairs Department this year. Dr. Worley and Mrs. Shay are an incredibly solid team who are addressing so many areas of our academic systems that need to be addressed. In the years to follow expect magnificent things academically for our CNP students.

Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mr. Alsup, to approve a weeding log from Westfall Elementary. The vote was unanimous.

At 6:22 p.m., Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to meet in executive session. The vote was unanimous.

At 6:50 p.m. with a motion from Mr. Ross and seconded by Mr. Alsup, the board voted to return to open session. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the hiring of the following certified recommendations with the exception ofEllisa Logan: Gregory Rideau*, effective 7/1/26; Jason Thomason**, effective 7/1/26; Lexi Dehart*, effective 7/1/26; Hannah Taylor**, effective 7/1/26; Jarrod Foster**, effective 7/1/26; Brendan Brown**, effective 7/1/26; Michael Maples**, effective 7/1/26; Ellisa Logan**, effective 3/23/26 (not approved); Zach Tisdale**, effective 7/1/26; Justin Smith**, effective 7/1/26; Kasie Wirstron**, effective 7/1/26; Abby Williams**, effective 7/1/26; Brandy Yarbrough, effective 7/1/26; Jeremy Cole**, effective 7/1/26; Joshua Hughey**, effective 7/1/26; Zepherine Miller**, effective 7/1/26; Leann Foust**, effective 7/1/26; Brent Neal**, effective 7/1/26; Taylor Coney**, effective 7/1/26 and Sara Faerber**, effective 7/1/26. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the following certified resignations:     James Horton (deceased), effective 4/10/26; Karen Rulon (retire), effective 5/22/26; Megan DeQuasie, effective 5/22/26; Brenda Reed (retire), effective 5/22/26; Michael James, effective 6/30/26; Haley Ulloa, effective 5/22/26; Jose Nava, effective 5/22/26; Josey Hocutt, effective 5/22/26; Alyssa Pettitt, effective 5/22/26; Kailee Smith, effective 5/7/22 and Garrett Hendley, effective 6/30/26. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross, to approve the following support recommendations: Chelsea Thompson, effective 7/1/26; Brandi Elliott, effective 7/1/26; Stephanie Nemecek, effective 7/1/26; Wesley Tippit, effective 5/4/26; Amie Davis, effective 4/10/26; Larisha Long, effective 7/1/26; Kaylie Rutledge, effective 7/1/26; Vanessa Brinson, effective 7/1/26; Quindon Lewis, effective 7/1/26 and Sharon Schutrum, effective 5/1/26.  The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the following support resignations:     Kim Cave (terminated), effective 4/17/26; Dennis Welchel (retire), effective 6/30/26; Chloe Crook, effective 6/30/26; Riley Herring effective 6/30/26; Allenette Ewell, effective 4/23/26; Andrena Lanman (retire), effective 6/30/26; Stephanie Barnes, effective 4/24/26; Bobbie Masoner (retire), effective 6/30/26; Ashley Elliott, effective 6/30/26; Casey Ratcliff, effective 6/30/26; Alicia Garza, effective 5/5/26; Johnathan Noel, effective 5/7/26; Isaac Lamber, effective 6/30/6; and Teresa Harris-Edwards, effective 6/30/26. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to amend the hire date for Employee A as recorded on the April 13, 2026 board meeting minutes per the explanation given on the Personnel report Attachment B. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to deny to strike paragraph 3 of the January 29, 2024 board meeting minutes and replace with Ms. Kelly Bacot resigned her position in January of 2024. The vote was unanimous with the exception of Staci Johnson who abstained.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs Johnson to approve the following Child Nutrition Site Supervisors for the 2026-27 school year: Shannon Brown, Shawna Capps, Dana Finely, Lori Frye, Joyce Grate, Ashley McClain-Carrol, Tiffany Meske and Jennifer Paul. The vote was unanimous.

There being no further new business, at 6:57 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to adjourn. The vote was unanimous.

BOARD OF EDUCATION: 

Don Alsup, President	Janice Modisette, Vice President	Jessica Salinas-Dengler, Clerk
Staci Johnson, Asst. Clerk	Jason Ross, Member