Addresses other key issues in meeting
During the regular monthly meeting of the Gore Board of Education, held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, the school board addressed a diverse range of topics, approving several measures critical to the school’s development and student activities.
The meeting opened with discussions on various consent agenda items. Notable approvals included the Oct. 9 meeting minutes, activity fund report and treasurer’s report. Additionally, the board greenlit fundraiser requests and expenditures, including a series of activity account transfers benefitting different school departments.
One of the key discussions of the evening centered around a proposal from Michael Riley, an architectural firm. The proposal involved the design and engineering of softball-baseball dressing rooms and football concession restroom facilities. The board unanimously approved this proposal, emphasizing its importance for enhancing the overall sports infrastructure.
Coach T.W. Estes proposed the establishment of a high school basketball tournament, scheduled for Dec.1416, at the Gore Event Center. The board reviewed and approved the proposal, establishing game times and dates.
The board also voted and gave permission for Gifted and Talented seniors to attend a trip to Washington D.C. from April 1-5. Ms. Crumpler and Mr. Bliss were designated as chaperones for the trip.
Gore Little League’s request to use the Lower Elementary gym for basketball practice was also approved unanimously, promoting community engagement and cooperation between the two.
The board deliberated on an old ski hut land easement request from Mr. Battles, ultimately deciding to proceed with consideration.
Furthermore, the board addressed staff holiday appreciation, voting to approve the purchase of jackets for the holiday season.
The board approved applications for an IPP Waiver from the Cherokee Nation, an Impact Aid application with McCrary as the authorized representative, and the submission of all policies and regulations listed in OSDE Consolidated Monitoring of Federal Programs for Gore Schools.
Discussion also took place regarding quotes for Lower Elementary Campus Smart Technology classroom interactive boards, funded through ESSR 795 funds. All board members voted to unanimously approve the quotes.
The evening concluded with reports from the school principals, Mr. Bliss and Ms. Pugh, providing updates on state report cards, campus instructional monitoring plans and progress.
The superintendent’s report included updates on the district budget, construction progress and discussions on construction management or general contracting for new athletic program buildings, press boxes, Lower Elementary roof projects, and planning meetings for the Lower Elementary Bond proposal.
Under new business, the board accepted the resignation of Kristi Myres, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.
