During a special meeting held on Jan. 11, the Gore Board of Education demonstrated unity and strategic decision-making, addressing critical agenda items with unanimous approval from all attending members.

The meeting convened at 6 p.m. with the presence of all board members, Cody Sloan, Lester Keathley, Jeremiah Perryman, Ryan Hoog, and Gary Cunningham.

A unanimous decision made during the meeting included the approval of consent agenda items, ranging from purchase orders 281298 to Bond Fund purchase orders.

Further approved was an hourly contract with Kristi Myers, earmarked for Special Education Services, and the hiring of Lauren Millard as a Paraprofessional for Elementary.

Cunningham’s motion to approve an overnight stay for the State Wrestling Tournaments also received unanimous approval. The tournaments, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 for junior high students and Feb. 23-24 for high school students, will be held in Oklahoma City. The board also addressed crucial matters, including applying for an IPP Waiver from the Cherokee Nation for the 2023-24 school year, filing an Impact Aid application, and approving various policies and regulations listed in the OSDE Consolidated Monitoring of Federal Programs.

Principal’s reports were presented by Tonya Pugh, shedding light on the academic and extracurricular activities at the school, while Superintendent Lucky Mc-Crary provided a comprehensive report, offering insights into the school’s overall performance and future plans.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on upcoming bond proposals with the CWA architect, emphasizing the board’s commitment to enhancing educational facilities.

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.