Pryor Public Schools

Board of Education

Board of Education

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

  • Fred Sordahl, President, Seat 5

  • Paul Melchior, Vice President, Seat 3

  • Jeanette Anderson, Board Clerk, Seat 4

  • Branson Perry, Deputy Board Clerk, Seat 2

  • Chris Van Natta, member, Seat 1

Board Meeting Dates 2025

Unless otherwise indicated, all listed board meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be conducted at the following location:

January 12, 2026 – Regular Mtg

February 2, 2026 – Regular Mtg

March 2, 2026 – Regular Mtg

April 6, 2026 – Regular Mtg

May 4, 2026 – Regular Mtg

June 1, 2026 – Regular Mtg

July 13, 2026 – Regular Mtg

August 3, 2026 – Regular Mtg

September 14, 2026 – Regular Mtg

October 5, 2026 – Regular Mtg

November 2, 2026 – Regular Mtg

December 7, 2026 - Regular Mtg

Monday, December 8, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

A. Call to Order

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Review and Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2025.

D. Public Comment—There was no public comment.

Presentation

A. Presentation by The Stacy Group on plans for Phase II of the Stadium Project.

B. Department Updates from the Student Information and IT Departments.

Consent Agenda

A. Treasurer's Report

B. Encumbrance Report & Other Expense Reports

C. Approval of sub-accounts, amendments to sub-accounts, and fundraisers for the 2025-

2026 school year.

D. Approval of NDPA with Output Sports Ltd.

E. Approval of board of education meeting dates for 2026.

F. Approval of the District's capacity to accept transfers beginning January 1, 2026.

G. Approval for selected Pryor High School Choir Members to travel out-of-state to attend

the SWACDA National Honor Choir March 4th - 7th in Alburquerque, NM.

H. Approval for Daryl Heston to use district transportation and travel out-of-state to attend

the wrestling tournament on December 4, 2025, in Rogers, AR.

I. Approval of allowing Kimberly Davis to utilize Sick Leave Sharing Program pursuant to

Board Policy

J. Approval to accept the bid from Liberty Paper as the lowest responsible bid for district

copy paper.

K. Approval to declare the attached items as surplus.

L. Voted to approve items A-K as part of the consent agenda.

Action Agenda

A. Voted to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing any resignations or

retirements tendered, Hiring Classified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-

2026 school year, Hiring Certified Personnel on a temporary contract for the 2025-2026

school year, and Discussing the Purchase of Real Property, pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit.25 §

307(1) (3).

B. Return to Open Session

C. Statement of executive session minutes (topics discussed and persons present)

D. Voted to approve the following resignations: Certified Resignations: Emily Hall -

Jefferson 2nd Grade Teacher; Classified Resignations: Amber Sparks- Pryor High School

Paraprofessional, Jeremy Christie- District Maintenance/Custodian, Ryan Currington-

District Maintenance/Custodian, and Don Harbison- District Maintenance/Custodian.

E. Discussion then vote to approve or not approve hiring the following Certified positions on

a temporary contract for the 2025-2026 school year: There were certified staff members to

be hired.

F. Voted to approve hiring a principal for elementary summer school programs.

G. Voted to approve hiring the following Classified positions on a temporary contract for the

2025-2026 school year: Brandie Marrow- Lincoln Elementary Paraprofessional, Bethany

Dillman - High School Paraprofessional, and Catherine Spruell - Middle School

Paraprofessional.

H. Voted to approve hiring staff for the Tiger Pride After School Program as presented.

I. Voted to approve extra duty stipends and salary adjustments as submitted for the 2025-

2026 school year.

J. Voted to approve the addition of 1.0 FTE Paraprofessional at Pryor Middle School.

K. Voted to approve revisions to the Board of Education policy, Bed Bug and Pediculosis

(Head Lice) Protocol.

L. Discussion of potential projects for a bond election to be called for April 7, 2026.

Superintendent's Report

Congratulations to the football team for a record-setting season and district

championship!

Congratulations to Eli Smith, Quincy Orcutt, and Quaid Orcutt who competed in the MidA

Cup Competition. They took home 1st place in Pitch Presentation and Elevator Pitch and

3rd place overall.

New Business

There was no new business.

Adjourn