REGULAR MEETING – MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 – 6 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 – 6:00 p.m.                              

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

2.             Election of Officers for 2026-27                                                                            

3.             Consideration and possible vote to approve agenda.

4.             Consideration and possible vote to approve March 9, 2026 regular board meeting minutes and April 9, 2026 special board meeting minutes.

5.             COMMUNICATIONS: 

1. ACT President Comments
2. Student Recognitions
3. Student Scholarship Presentations by Choctaw Alumni Association
4. Comments From the Floor (regarding agenda items)             

6.             EXECUTIVE SERVICES:  Superintendent & Board Members

1. Superintendent’s Comments
2. Bond Update – Todd Dilbeck, Director of Bond Oversight
3. Athletics/Activities Update – Todd Goolsby, Athletic Director
4. Board Members’ Comments
5. Consideration and possible vote to approve renewal of membership with Oklahoma State School Boards Association for 2026-27.
6. Consideration and possible vote to collectively approve the revised policy manual provided by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, excluding the following policies that the board approved after the manual was submitted to OSSBA for review. (Adopted/Revised on August 11, 2025) FFACA – Medication Administering to Students; FEG – Student Transfers for Child of Military Active Duty Members; FEA – Intra-District Transfers; FDA – Students:  Enrollment Requirements; FNC – Student Conduct; DOAC – Support Personnel Suspension, Demotion or Termination; DO-R – Teacher Termination Procedures; DEC-R7 – Maternity Leave (Regulation); DBCA – Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers; DABB – Records Investigation; EMDB – Flags; FFG – Reported Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect; FFG – E – Suspected Child Abuse Reported Form; (Adopted/Revied on 9-8-25) FOB – Corporal Punishment; (Adopted/Revised on October 13, 2025) EFB – Administrative Citations and Fees; EFB-R – Administrative Citations and Fees (Regulation); (Adopted/Revised on February 9, 2026) EFD – Field Trips and Excursions; EFD-E1 – Field Trips, Excursions, and Contest Student-Parent Form; EFD – R1 – Educational Field Trips (Regulation).
7. Consideration and possible vote to approve an out of state trip for the CHS Boys Basketball Varsity Group to attend the TCE Men’s Basketball Showcase in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX on June 5-6, 2026.

7.             BUSINESS SERVICES:  Chad Allcox, Chief Financial Officer

1. Business Report 
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve encumbrances.

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

9.             STUDENT SERVICES:  Kelli Hosford, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

1. Student Services Report – Kelli Hosford
2. Consideration and possible vote to approve the School Work Study contract between    Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for the 2026-27 school year.

10.          INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Dr. JeanAnn Gaona, Deputy Supt of Academic Affairs

1.  Instructional Services Report – Dr. JeanAnn Gaona   

11.          EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Consideration and possible vote to meet in executive session in accordance with 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(1) discussing the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of employees as listed on Attachment A  - Personnel Report and Attachment B – Teacher Re-hire list ; in accordance with 25 O. S. Section 307 (B) (2) to discuss employee negotiations and discuss student transfer appeal of student A.

12.          Vote to return to open session.

13.          Consideration and possible vote to uphold, modify, or reject student transfer appeal of student A.

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

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

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

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

18.          Consideration and possible vote to name Katrina Coulson as new Assistant Principal at Choctaw High School effective July 1, 2026.

19.          Consideration and possible vote to approve reemployment of regular site teachers for 2026-2027 school year as listed on Attachment B – Personnel Report.

20.          New Business (25 O.S. Section 311(A)(9) As used herein, shall mean any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting agenda.)

21.          Adjournment

Agenda posted:                               Friday, April 10, 2026 by 4 o’clock p.m.
Location:                                           Front door at Administration Building, inside lobby Bulletin Board

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ind. Dist. 4, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Place of Meeting
Administration Building, 12880 NE 10th, Choctaw, OK 73020

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

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

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the December 8, 2025 regular board meeting minutes. The vote was unanimous.

Toni Dennis, ACT President stated that they have been receiving several questions regarding the redistricting and thanked the district for their responsiveness and communication.

Shannon Shay, Director of Elementary Education gave the following report on the 2025-26 Teacher Empowerment Program. She stated that this school year, we selected 35 teachers for the CNP Teacher Empowerment Program. We have 24 elementary and 11 secondary teachers participating in this cohort. We selected 13 teachers for the Advanced designation (Level 1) who will complete an additional five work days during the school year for a stipend of $3000.00. We selected 22 teachers for the Lead designation (Level 2) who will complete an additional ten work days during the school year for a stipend of $5000.00. Remember, these funds are not sourced from our CNP budget, but are allocated through the state lottery fund. Choctaw Elementary has 8 teachers who were designated. Choctaw High School has 8 teachers who were designated. Griffith Meridian Elementary has 3 teachers who were designated. LW Westfall Elementary has 6 teachers who were designated. Nicoma Park Elementary has 5 teachers who were designated. Nicoma Park Intermediate has 2 teachers who were designated and Nicoma Park Middle School has 3 teachers who were designated. Some of their projects include: Storybook Science: Teaching science through children’s literature and hands-on activities. Kagan Strategies: Professional development for teachers on cooperative learning structures. Elementary STEM Program – Planning an elementary STEM program for the future to be considered for CNP Schools. Teacher Resources – Math intervention resources bank. The teachers who were chosen to represent CNP Schools are exceptional and represent a Gold Standard of Excellence. 68.6% of our designees have a master’s degree or higher. 88.6% of designees have more than 8 years of classroom experience. 54.3% have been recognized by their peers as a site teacher of the year. Furthermore, we have 5 of our former district teachers of the year. Mrs. Shay asked everyone in attendance to join her in celebrating this amazing group of CNP educators.

There were no comments from the floor regarding agenda items. Superintendent Reid gave the following report:

• We completed a successful first semester of the school year. The 2^nd semester began last Tuesday. We have a lot of exciting instructional opportunities ahead as well as looking forward to the continuation and finalization of many construction projects.
• January is School Board Recognition month. I know I speak for everyone in this room as well as our entire CNP community when I say thank you to each of our CNP Board Members who tirelessly give of your time to make sure our students and staff are taken care of to the best of your abilities.
• This is the time of year our athletic teams, fine arts programs, VoAg and AFJROTC have regular events scheduled. Our district does a great job of creating avenues for students with varying interests and aptitudes to always have something available for everyone.
• The legislative session starts next month. I will continue attending weekly legislative briefings as well as working with state congressional delegates on bills that have an effect on education.
• Finally, I would like to congratulate our eight site Teacher of the Year winners. CMS – Tami Hartsook, NPMS – Rebekah Newman, CE – Deborah Wilson, NPI – Stephanie Nolen, GME – Christina Tracey, CHS – Melissa Johnson, NPE – Jessica Watson, WE – Shelbye Corpus.

Todd Dilbeck, Director of Bond Oversight gave the following report: Band: The railing on the outside ramp of the band building was completed today. Little Theater update: Metal stud work inside has begun. New roof is being installed. Exterior front framing has started. Masonry is completed on the south side and starting on the east and west sides. South Parking Lot: Six islands have been poured. The island area will be poured Wednesday and waiting on the curbing machine. Quad: Multipurpose: Masonry is completed on the west and north side of the building. Store front is being installed on the west main entrance. Plumbing rough in has started on the east entrance restroom areas. The interior beams are completed with painting. Sheet rock lower area 90% complete. OG&E: New transfer to the Little Theater was completed on Saturday, January 3, 2026. AC Owen: Heartland Elementary: Tile is completed on the south wing walls and 75% completed on the east wing walls. Ceiling grid is completed in all classrooms on the south wing and the hallway. Millwork is completed in the class rooms on the south wing. Drywall is completed in the media center and about 75% completed in the gym. Store front is going in on the north side exterior of the building. EFIS work continues outside on the east wing. NexSpaces Furniture will update pricing schedule within the next two weeks. Quad: Vo Ag Buildings: Permits have been approved by the City of Harrah. The PEM Buildings have been rescheduled for February. Rebid on the MEP, Earthwork and fire alarm were opened on December 12, 2025. Tankco company was approved for all three areas MEP. Plan-it company was awarded for Fire Alarm and Earth work was awarded to Quad construction. Waiting on DEQ for waste water and well spec update. Quad has staged and started working on the pad. Pope: Practice Gym/Museum: Building Pad has been completed. Rebar is scheduled for the 19^th and footings will start. Goldsby: Choctaw Elementary: Store front was installed over the break. Goldsby was contacted to put the cap on the sink area that has a 5’ gap along the wall.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve the 2026-27 Instructional Calendar. The vote was unanimous.

The next agenda item regarding the approval of new policies EFD, EFD-R1 and EFD-E1 was tabled with a motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler. The policies will by revised and placed on the February board meeting agenda. The vote was unanimous.

Chad Allcox, Chief Financial Officer reported that mid-term numbers show a substantial decline in student count, mirroring statewide and national trends. Mr. Allcox added that our current finances are stable but cautioned was advised for next year as averages may impact funding. Mr. Allcox shared that ongoing efforts include policy strengthening, audit preparation and process improvement and streamlining. In closing, Mr. Allcox stated that this was nothing unusual regarding this evening’s encumbrances but did note that the largest encumbrance was approximately $410,000 for Kyle’s Hear and Air for recurring needs.

Audit presentation was given by Amy Ziemba of S&B CPA and Associates. During the presentation, Ms. Ziemba gave a brief overview of the audit and each board member was given a summary booklet of the audit and she explained where various findings of the audit were found inside the booklet. Some specific items she mentioned included: federal expenditures exceed $750,000, triggering required audit letters which are included in the booklet. She reported that bonds outstanding as of June 30 was $1.665 million. Federal money received in July 2024 - $468,000 (for prior year) and federal money received in July 2026 - $62,000 (prior year spent mostly within fiscal year). In closing, Ms. Ziemba stated that she was available for any follow up questions.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to approve encumbrances. Approved were the following: Fund 11 – #’s – 641 – 708 – $43,684.07; Fund 21 – #’s 173 - 182 -$48,379.54; Fund 22 - #’s – 71-74 - $102,045.36, Fund 33 - #’s 133 - 137- $38,759.07 and Fund 86 - #12 - $10,006.11. The vote was unanimous.

Shanna Keiffer, Director of Students Services reported on the upcoming comprehensive audit which we were chosen by random selection. She stated that 35 student files have been pulled for review. An on-site visit is schedule for March 9^th with morning policy review and then site visits with selected students. She stated for the alternate assessment: Law limits alternate testing to 1% of special education students. Our District is typically test -1.8% due to larger qualifying population (IQ below 70). In closing, Mrs. Keiffer stated that required forms submitted annually upon exceeding 1%. This will be submitted by March 2^nd.

Dr. Gaona was not present so no Academic Affairs report was given.

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

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

At 7:25 p.m. with a motion from Mrs. Salinas-Dengler and seconded by Mrs. Modisette, the board voted to return to open session. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the following certified recommendations: Jennifer Oldham, effective 1/5/26; Adalyn Winters, effective 1/5/26; and Alexandra Dehart, effective 1/6/26. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the following certified resignations: Shannamay Shattuck, effective 12/19/25 and Brandy Yarbrough, effective 12/19/25.                                                                               The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson, to approve the following support recommendations: Michelle Stanhouse, effective 1/6/26; Melody Peterson, effective 1/6/26; Mylica Wall, effective 1/5/26 and Taya Addington, effective 1/7/26. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Modisette moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the following support resignation: Cynthia Kinnamon, effective 12/19/25. The vote was unanimous.

Mrs. Salinas-Dengler moved, seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the evaluation and reemployment of David Reid as Superintendent of Schools with a three-year contract for 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29. The vote was unanimous.

There being no further new business, at 7:28 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Modisette and seconded by Mrs. Salinas-Dengler to adjourn. The vote was unanimous.

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