The Durant Board of Education is a legislative body of five (5) members elected by a vote of the district. The board of education derives its authority from state law. The board's power is judicial and legislative, and the superintendent elected by the board serves as its executive officer. When not in legal session, a board member has no legal authority whatsoever.
The legislative function of the board is to make plans and policies, select the superintendent, and delegate to the superintendent the placing of plans and policies into operation, and provide the financial means for their achievement.
The judicial function of the board is to hear and resolve hearings, grievances, disciplinary appeals, public complaints and other actions of a judicial nature.
Regular board meetings are held each month at different school sites around the district. If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following night. Special meeting may be called as need arises. The public is always invited to regularly scheduled open board meetings.
The Board of Education publishes several documents that contain important information about school district policy and procedures for the board and employees.
The solicitation for bids and quotations shall be conducted in accordance with district purchasing procedures. Click here for more information and items currently posted.
Based upon Oklahoma State Law, the Board of Education offers materials no longer utilized by the district to be declared surplus for sealed bid or auction. Click here for more information and items currently posted.