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District moves forward on audit, therapy contracts; FY26 calendar decision delayed
FORT COBB, Okla. — The Fort Cobb-Broxton Board of Education met for a special session March 13 to approve financial reports, renew key district contracts, and move forward on cooperative agreements with Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center (CKTC) for the 2025–26 school year.
The brief meeting, held at the district boardroom, was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Board President Cassi Crowell. Members present included Crowell, Brent Bellamy (Clerk), and Dennis Klugh (Member), with Vice President Brent Lankister and Member Brent Venable absent.
Financial Reports and Appropriations Approved
Board members unanimously approved financial reports for the general, building, activity, sinking, and bond funds. Superintendent Lierle delivered a summary of district expenditures. The board authorized payment of claims totaling $344,181.38, which included:
$240,861.65 for March 1 payroll
$13,380.12 for March 15 payroll
$43,239.72 in general fund expenditures
$9,759.15 from the building fund
$25,124.82 from the bond fundConsent agenda items—such as minutes from the previous meeting, investment of idle funds, budget adjustments, and additional FY25 appropriations—were also approved without opposition.
CKTC Partnership Renewed for FY26
In continued partnership with Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center, the board approved a cooperative agreement allowing Fort Cobb-Broxton students to receive science, math, pre-engineering, and biomedical credits through CKTC in FY26.
Another motion authorized the enrollment of sophomore students on the CKTC campus beginning next school year.
Contracts for Audit and Therapy Services Approved
The board approved a state audit contract for FY26 with Bledsoe, Hewett & Gullekson, CPAs. Additionally, the district renewed its agreement with Schmidt Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, LLC, for student therapy services next year.
FY26 School Calendar Decision Tabled
A vote on the 2025–26 school calendar was postponed until next month as district administrators continue to finalize the proposed schedule.
Superintendent Lierle also reviewed the district’s continuing contract under the federal E-Rate 471 program, which supports school internet and telecommunications services. No updates were needed for federal programs or student transfer policies.
The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. The board is scheduled to revisit the FY26 calendar during its next regular meeting.
