Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education Meeting | 8-10-26

The Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a listing agreement with Pennington and Associates to list three vacant district properties for sale, with proceeds to be deposited into the building fund. The board also approved transitioning the district's voluntary employee benefits to a new vendor, Alliant, with products underwritten by Symetra, effective January 1, 2027, at no cost to the district. Additionally, the board approved the estimate of needs for the 2026-2027 school year, setting legal limitations for appropriated budgets. Other notable discussions included a partnership agreement with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology to expand the district's construction program, offering advanced courses and certifications to students, and updates on efforts to support emergency certified teachers in achieving full certification. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the board members present.