TPS Board Meeting 8/18/26

The Tahlequah Schools Board meeting on August 18, 2026, included several procurement and financial decisions. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the monthly financial report, noting a bank balance exceeding $21 million and discussing utility costs. They approved opening a new interest-bearing checking account to benefit from better interest rates. The board also approved the surplus sale of items including a mower and a Nissan Pathfinder, noting these were awarded to the lowest bidders. Additionally, the board voted to rescind all previously adopted policies and adopt a new comprehensive policy manual to align with updated laws. Meal prices for the 2026-27 school year were approved, and the board ratified the negotiated agreement with the Tahlequah Education Association for the same period, which included a 50-cent raise for support staff. The meeting also covered academic achievement data, construction updates on school facilities, and community issues, but no new contracts or RFPs were specifically discussed.