McAlester Board of Education Meeting Summary
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Location: Old McAlester High School Cafetorium
Meeting Agenda Highlights
The board opened with routine formalities, including the flag salute and invocation led by Puterbaugh Upper Elementary, along with recognition of visitors and School Board Recognition Month.
The bulk of the meeting focused on reports from district leadership, including:
Athletics and security
Teaching and learning, including transfer capacity and campus counts
Transportation and maintenance
Financial and treasurer updates
Deputy superintendent and superintendent reports
The consent agenda covered a long list of standard approvals, including:
December 2025 meeting minutes
Fund encumbrances across General, Building, and Child Nutrition funds
Adjustments to several purchase orders
Approval of the 2026–2027 instructional calendar
A revision to summer working hours for May–June 2026
An out-of-state baseball trip to Arizona
A memorandum of understanding with the Choctaw Nation for the Summer EBT program
Multiple requests for new student clubs and school fundraisers
The board also planned an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by action on employment and resignations.
New Hires
Support Positions:
Child Nutrition, McAlester High School
Indian Education Tutor, District
Paraprofessional, Krebs Building Area
1st Grade Paraprofessional, Will Rogers
Adult Education Secretary, Central Office
(No certified teaching hires were listed by name in the agenda.)
Resignations
Certified Staff:
Spanish Teacher, McAlester High School, effective May 22, 2026
Drama Teacher, McAlester High School, effective May 22, 2026
Support Staff:
SPED Paraprofessional, Krebs Early Childhood Area
Child Nutrition, McAlester High School