PersonnelAdministration & FinanceDetected Jun 29, 2026

The board will consider approving Karen Cooksey and Gayle Castle as district signing agents for all state and federal programs for 2026-27. In a related item, they will consider approving Child Nutrition Director Jamie Romine as a signing agent for all child nutrition programs and claims reimbursement for the same school year. These designations identify operational leaders who will execute documents and manage compliance for major funding streams.For vendors, Cooksey, Castle, and Romine will be practical day-to-day contacts for grant-funded services, Title programs, and nutrition-related contracts, complementing the superintendent’s purchasing authority.

Clarifies who signs for state/federal programs and who manages child nutrition claims and agreements for 2026-27.

Blanchard Public SchoolsDesignation of federal programs and child nutrition signing agents

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

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