The Cherokee Public Schools board approved the consent agenda, heard building reports and adopted its 2026 meeting calendar during the meeting.

Consent agenda: The board reviewed monthly expenditures, including a $4,758 replacement for exhaust fans in the science lab, custodial-supply purchases from Brady Industries, a fire-inspection visit by APS Fire Company and grounds work by Metcalfe Land and Lawn. The board discussed activity-fund expectations tied to basketball tournaments and gate receipts. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded and affirmative votes were recorded; the transcript does not provide a full roll-call tally.

Meeting dates: The board discussed proposed 2026 meeting dates, noting most dates mirror prior years and a few are scheduled on Tuesdays to avoid conflicts with activities and games. A board member moved to approve the 2026 calendar, another member seconded, and members present registered affirmative responses.

Principal reports and school activities: The elementary principal thanked the PTO, reported a record fall book fair, a fall festival with about 90 families, distribution of write-and-wipe boards for literacy, and a Kindness Day activity; the elementary is collecting nonperishable food donations through Nov. 13 to pack bags for families. The high school and junior high principal announced a district one-act championship advancing to state, a Veterans Day assembly set for Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m., upcoming senior night and playoffs for football, a junior-high basketball tournament schedule, and that student Garrett Ketterman qualified for the Class A boys' state cross-country meet.

Superintendent report: The superintendent said recently removed trees near the playground were taken down for safety after branches were falling, and voiced support for the PTO shade project. The superintendent also said the state superintendent has indicated that state testing will continue; the district will use benchmark assessments during the year and the state-administered tests at the end of the year.

No board action was taken on the PTO's request during the meeting; PTO representatives asked to be listed in the minutes and provided a contact number.