Tannehill board accepts three resignations, hires two aides after executive session

The Tannehill Board of Education convened into executive session at 6:01 p.m. under Title 25 O.S. 307(B)(1) to discuss employment and hiring for 2026–27. The board returned to open session at 6:08 p.m.; "no votes were taken and only the agenda items were discussed," according to the minutes.

Following the executive session, the board accepted the resignations of Frankie LaVarnway, Avery Simmers and Tiffany Collier. "Motion made by Cuenod second by Perry to accept the resignations of Frankie LaVarnway, Avery Simmers and Tiffany Collier as presented," the minutes say; the motion carried 3-0.

The board then approved hiring Sheila Johnson as a teacher's aide/para for kindergarten and Linda McAfee as the reading intervention aide for the 2026–27 school year. Both appointments were recorded as motions (moved by Cuenod; seconded by Freeburg or Perry as recorded) and carried 3-0. Minutes were prepared by Barbie White, minutes clerk.