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The Waynoka School Board met last Tuesday for its regular meeting. The quorum was met and the meeting started at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Principal Michael Meriwether and Superintendent Loren Tackett had great things to say about how well the schools are doing and the new greenhouse. “It's a good atmosphere out here … proud of the way things are getting started,” Meriwether said.

Principal Meriwether spoke in his principal's report about the success of the new greenhouse. He reported that kids were getting a more hands-on experience in learning and that it was a great experience for them. “That was a great investment [the greenhouse] for our kids and will continue to be,” Meriwether said, ”I know we spent a lot of money on that, and I and my staff appreciate that.” Meriwether started that students have been planting squash and marigolds, and learning about hydroponics and germination.

Superintendent Tackett, in his superintendent report, spoke about a new pickup that was purchased. The new ag pickup was $37,400. Another vehicle was traded in for $21,500. The difference was $15,900 for the final purchase price. The vehicle was then furnished with a spray-in-bed-liner, hitch, and mats.

Membership renewal with the Oklahoma School Advisory Council (OSAC) for the 2016-2017 school year was approved. Superintendent Tackett stated about the OSAC, “What they do is represent schools like us that have the same concerns that we have.” The board also voted to approve the action of asking the State Department of Education for a waiver on 70.OS s/s 3.126 Library Media Specialist for the 2016-2017 school year.

There are numerous fundraisers this school year. The fundraiser requests for the 2016-2017 school year for the following groups were approved: FCCLA, cheerleaders, library, annual, second grade, junior/sophomore classes, incentive and band/vocal.

After a short executive session to discuss extra duty assignments for the 2016-2017, Robbie Gaskill was approved for $1,700 as a high school football assistant, and $1,200 as a junior high school football assistant. Scott Kysar was approved for $1,000 for fifth-sixth grade football.

The following surplus items were available to bid on: 1994 Ford Pick-up Model F350 XLT VIN 1FTJW35GOREA06116, 1994 Ford Bluebird Bus Diesel 65 passenger VIN 1FDP880C1VVA25772, 2001 Chevy Bus 21 Passenger VIN 1GBHG31R711145226, JLG Pro-Lift 2630ES, 10 cafeteria tables, and sheet metal from the ag farm project. The board opened and received bids on the two buses, the sheet metal, and the Pro-Lift. There were no bids for the 10 cafeteria tables or the 1994 Ford pick-up. The following bids were accepted: $1,000 each for the 2001 Chevy bus and the 1994 Ford Bluebird bus from Nathan Rhodes; $250 from Aaron Cook for sheet metal and $225 from Lester Evans for the JLG Pro-Lift.

The board approved the minutes of Aug. 8 (regular meeting) and the financial reports and encumbrances. Currently, the General Fund for Operations is $50,706.85 and the Child Nutrition Program is $250.