Five teachers resigned from Tonkawa Public Schools -- two for retirement -- and all were accepted at the Monday night meeting of the Board of Education.Board members are also scheduled to meet in special session Wednesday noon for presentation and discussion of the 2020- 21 audit by Charles W. Carroll auditing firm and changes in the Tonkawa schools student transfer policy.Retiring are Wesley Guthrie, high school math; and Kirk Nesbit, midhi science and social studies.Leaving teaching are Logan Burgess, fifth grade; Kari Scott, family and science instructor; and Reagann Martin, kindergarten.Their letters follow:Resignation LettersI Wesley Guthrie will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as a teacher for the last eleven years.It has been one of the best periods in my life, and I have enjoyed the staff and students.Wesley A. GuthrieTo whom it may concern: Due to my planned retirement I will not be signing a new contract with the Tonkawa School System for the year 2022-2023. I appreciate the experiences and opportunities I’ve had teaching students in the Tonkawa School System.Respectively,Kirk NesbitI, Logan Burgess, am writing to inform you that I will be resigning from my position at Tonkawa Public Schools. I plan on going back to school and choosing a different career path. I have enjoyed my time working with the students and athletes at Tonkawa School.Thank you for the opportunity to work with amazing students. Logan BurgessIt is with a heavy heart that I write this to inform you that I do not intend to return for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for allowing me to serve Tonkawa Public Schools the past five years.Respectfully,Kari L. ScottI am writing to announce my resignation from Tonkawa Public Schools effective May 19th, 2022.Due to having a child in July and the way my maternity leave would fall this decision is what will be best for my family and I. I would like to thank you both for allowing me to become a buccaneer. The support and encouragement at Tonkawa Public Schools is like no other, I have truly enjoyed working here.Sincerely,Reagann MartinIn other action, board members Casey McAninch, Cara Beth Johnson, Jerry Hook, Brian Bowling and Nancy Appleman:-- Approved purchase orders totalling $121,317.20 with $118,747.55 from the general fund and $2,569.65 from the child nutrition fund.-- Authorized acitivity funds custodian to provide cash advance of $4,910 ...
