The Weatherford Public Schools Board of Education met Monday evening in the Performing Arts Center for their monthly meeting. All board members were in attendance except for Chris Gregston who was unable to attend.
Approval of workers’ comp insurance and property insurance passed 4-0.
The board also unanimously voted to approve the continuation of their online learning platform, therapy providers and disability services for the 2022-23 school year.
Weatherford Public Schools will also continue to use OOPA Food Management, Inc. for the 2022-23 school year, but Superintendent Jill Henderson suggested that a new food management service might be necessary in following years due to changing prices.
The school board voted to remain members of the Oklahoma State School Board Association and to accept their services for the 2022-23 school year.
The school board also declared “an emergency situation” in regard to the water damage that occurred in the high school gymnasium during the rains of last week. By declaring this an emergency situation, the school was able to quickly repair the damage so there were no injuries or further property damage.
There was a discussion and vote to reset a date and time for a due process pre-termination hearing for Jennifer Daniel. The hearing will now take place June 21st, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
The school board voted to approve four transfers within the district for the 2022-23 school year. They are: paraprofessional at Weatherford High School – Gina Sullivan; custodian at Stafford – Diana Alvarez; activity clerk at administration – Meaghan Bowles; and counselor at WHS – Shyla Wilhite.
Five new teachers were also hired for the 2022-23 school year: 5th – 8th Choir teacher at East Intermediate and Weatherford Middle School – Joel Lane; 7th – 8th math teacher at WMS – Andrew Stone; 5th – 6th special education teacher at East Intermediate – Melissa Thompson; 6th grade science teacher at East Intermediate – Trevor Gentry; special education teacher at WHS – Jennifer Dickey; and Corey Duncan was hired for summer help.