POTEAU – The Poteau board of education will consider approval of a comprehensive school counseling program, several agreements and personnel matters during its regular meeting Monday at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Poteau Public Schools Administration Office, 3003 N. Broadway.
Board members will consider the district’s comprehensive school counseling program and contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, including an agreement for health-related services through PCG, participation in the Choctaw Nation Summer EBT Program and a language memorandum of understanding with the Choctaw Nation.
The board will also consider activity fundraisers, out-of-state activity trips and surplus items.
The meeting will include recognition of the district’s support employee of the month, site teachers of the year and Poteau Education Foundation grant recipients.
Board members will hear the auditor’s exit presentation for the 2025-2026 school year and consider routine financial reports, encumbrances, change orders and minutes from the Oct. 12 meeting.
The superintendent’s report will cover election results, October student enrollment counts and trends, and Veterans Day. A facilities report is also scheduled.
The board is expected to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the proposed resignations of Taylor Didway, a primary teacher assistant/Tier 1 paraprofessional, and Heather Warren, who works in district technology support and student information.
Board members will also consider adjunct teacher status for Tiffany Tucker in middle school mathematics and employment for two paraprofessional positions.
The executive session agenda also includes discussion of the superintendent’s evaluation tool.
Any action on personnel matters will take place after the board returns to open session.
The meeting is open to the public and includes an opportunity for public comments.
A livestream is available through the Poteau High School YouTube channel.
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