Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on August 17, 2026, at the Clara Luper Center. The board will consider action on a consent agenda that includes financial approvals, a career and technology education contract, and a three-year enterprise school contract for Belle Isle Enterprise Middle and High School. They will also receive reports on workforce development and a first reading of a proposed revision to the Student Transfer Policy (F-04). The meeting includes procedural items, a recognition resolution, and the board's quarterly self-evaluation.

• Encumbrance list totaling $13,741,865.09
• 2026-2029 enterprise school contract for Belle Isle Enterprise Middle and High School
• Annual career and technology education contract for FY27 ($881,120)
• Amendment to governance coaching agreement with Council of Great City Schools (cost reduction from $100,000 to $80,000)
• First reading of proposed revision to Student Transfer Policy F-04

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education will meet to review a consent agenda including financial encumbrances and a personnel report. The board is deciding on expenditures for the 2027 and 2026 fiscal years and approving various staff hires and separations.

• Current (2027) Fiscal Year Encumbrance List totaling $16,567,480.18
• Prior (FY 2026) Encumbrances totaling $19,806.78
• Personnel Report including new hires, promotions, and separations for certified and support staff

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Board of Education will consider adjusting school schedules due to legislative changes regarding recess periods. Members will also review kindergarten reading achievement goals and workforce development programs.

• Possible action on changing school start and end times due to recess legislation
• Proposed $190,000 agreement with the Center for Education Law for basic legal services
• Action on new and revised courses for 2026-2027 middle and high school catalogs
• Academic transcription options for students taking courses at Metro Technology Centers
• Monitoring report for Interim Goal 1A regarding kindergarten reading achievement

The board approved modified start and end times for elementary, middle, and high schools, with high schools ending at 2:45 p.m., elementary schools starting at 8:10 a.m., and middle schools starting at 8:50 a.m. The board also accepted the Interim Goal 1A monitoring report on kindergarten reading achievement, approved the consent agenda (excluding the CFEL agreement, which was voted on separately and passed 6-1), and upheld the superintendent's denial of student transfers discussed in executive session.

• Approved new school start/end times (7-0)
• Accepted Interim Goal 1A Monitoring Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except CFEL agreement (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 agreement with Center for Education Law (6-1)
• Upheld superintendent's denial of student transfers (7-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of $395,226,000 based on appropriations projections. They also approved consent agenda items including three-year contract renewals for John Marshall Enterprise Middle and High Schools and a $155,562 GEAR UP grant subcontract with the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, the board received an update on community input regarding the potential renaming of Cesar Chavez Elementary.

• Approval of FY2027 Budget ($395,226,000) for General, Building, and Sinking Funds
• Three-year enterprise school contract renewal for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (2026-2029)
• Three-year enterprise school contract renewal for John Marshall Enterprise High School (2026-2029)
• Subcontract with University of Oklahoma for GEAR UP the METRO Grant ($155,562) for college readiness
• Update on community input regarding potential renaming of Cesar Chavez Elementary

The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget based on revenue projections. Additionally, the Board passed a comprehensive consent agenda covering secondary school contracts, financial reports, and personnel actions.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (8-0)
• Approved 2026-2029 Enterprise School Contract for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (8-0)
• Approved 2026-2029 Enterprise School Contract for John Marshall Enterprise High School (8-0)
• Approved Year 1 Subcontract with University of Oklahoma for GEAR UP the METRO Grant (8-0)
• Designated Michelle Lee as Deputy Board Clerk & Deputy Minutes Clerk (8-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026, Special Meeting minutes (8-0)

Special (Workshop) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education will hold a special workshop meeting to receive an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget from Chief Financial Officer Sydney Ward. No board action is requested on this item; it is a discussion and information session only. The meeting opens with roll call and adjourns with a motion to adjourn.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Overview by CFO Sydney Ward (discussion only, no action)

The Board held a workshop to receive an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget from Chief Financial Officer Sydney Ward. No formal actions or decisions were taken regarding the budget during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board discussed the Interim Goal 2B monitoring report on 5th grade math growth, targeting an increase from 23.7% to 44% by spring 2028. They also received updates on the Fields & Futures partnership and workforce development programs. The board voted to appoint eight members to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee and approved consent agenda items including Guardrail 2 literacy monitoring and revisions to several board policies.

• Discussion and action on Interim Goal 2B: 5th grade math growth monitoring (approved)
• Appointment of Janie Barrios and 7 others to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (approved)
• Consider revision, removal, and renumbering of board policies A-01 through A-08 (approved)
• Guardrail 2 literacy instruction monitoring report (approved)
• Fields & Futures partnership update and workforce development presentation (information only)

The Board of Education appointed eight members to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee. The Board also accepted a 5th grade math monitoring report and approved all items on the consent agenda, including personnel and financial reports.

• Accepted Interim Goal 2B Monitoring Report for 5th Grade Math (7-0)
• Appointed 8 members to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (7-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
• Approved Guardrail 2 Monitoring Report (7-0)
• Approved revision, removal, and renumbering of Board Policies A-01 through A-08 (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Encumbrances (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending June 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 27 and May 4, 2026 meetings (7-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education is considering a consent agenda that includes approval of a five-year charter contract (July 2026–June 2031) for Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts Academy to be operated by Harding Fine Arts Academy, Inc. The board also voted to approve its quarterly self-evaluation and will receive updates on student academic honors, workforce development programs, policy revisions, and community engagement plans for renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary.

• Approve charter contract for Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts Academy with Harding Fine Arts Academy, Inc., term July 1, 2026–June 30, 2031
• Information-only presentation on proposed revision, removal, and renumbering of Board Policies A-01 through A-08
• Update on community engagement plan for potential renaming of Cesar Chavez Elementary
• Board quarterly self-evaluation approved (motion carried 8–0)
• Financial Services report as of January 31, 2026 (Period 07, FY2026) presented for information

The OKCPS Board of Education approved the May 4, 2026, quarterly self-evaluation. The Board also passed a comprehensive consent agenda covering legal services, financial reports, and personnel actions.

• Approved May 4, 2026, Quarterly Self Evaluation (8-0)
• Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts charter contract (8-0)
• Approved Board Time Use Evaluation for Feb 10 – April 20, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved election of Clint Everheart as Assistant Treasurer (8-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026, meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026, work session minutes (8-0)
• Approved FY26 Encumbrance List, Treasury Reports, and School Activity Fund Report (8-0)

Special Board Meeting - Due Process Hearing

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a due process hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate support employee Jarron Thompson. The board convened in executive session to discuss the matter, then voted unanimously to uphold the termination and accept the administration's findings.

• Hearing on Superintendent's recommendation to terminate Jarron Thompson, a support employee
• Board convened in Executive Session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss the termination
• Motion to uphold termination carried 7-0 (Lori N Bowman not present at vote)
• Final resolution accepted Administration's Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law

Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session, beginning with the swearing-in of newly elected District 5 member Vernona Dismuke. Following the oath, the board will discuss transitioning to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance with representatives from the Council of Great City Schools, focusing on effective goal initiatives and budget alignment. No votes are scheduled beyond the procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Oath of office for Election District 5 board member Vernona Dismuke, who won the April 7 election certified April 10, 2026
• Discussion with Council of Great City Schools on Effective Goal Initiatives for governance transition
• Discussion with Council of Great City Schools on Effective Budget Alignment
• Board monitoring calendar and goals/guardrails documents provided as attachments

The Board of Education held a work session focused on student outcome governance and budget alignment. The meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office for the new District 5 representative.

• Administered Oath of Office to Vernona Dismuke (District 5)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education administered the oath of office to new District 7 board member Galilea Martinez, then reorganized by electing officers and considering a Vice Chairperson. The board accepted the Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report on 3rd grade math growth and recognized Roosevelt Middle School for earning national RAMP recognition.

• Galilea Martinez sworn in as new OKCPS Election District 7 board member after winning April 7 election.
• Board elected Sydney Ward (Encumbrance Clerk), Ann Harper (Treasurer), Rhonda Bridges (Assistant Treasurer), Martha Sturm-Sawyer (Designated Purchasing Agent), Craig A. Cates (Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk), and Hayley Jones (Deputy Board Clerk/Deputy Minutes Clerk).
• Board considered election of Vice Chairperson (no outcome shown).
• Board accepted Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report on 3rd grade math growth, targeting increase from 43.1% to 56% by 2028.
• Roosevelt Middle School recognized for receiving RAMP recognition from the American School Counselor Association.

The board elected its officers and chose Lori Bowman as Vice Chair (5‑2 vote). It accepted the Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report and directed the district to start renaming César Chávez Elementary School under policy D‑08. All items on the consent agenda, including finance, encumbrance, and personnel reports, were approved.

• Elected board officers (Encumbrance Clerk, Treasurer, etc.) – motion carried
• Elected Lori Bowman as Vice Chair (5‑2 vote) – motion carried
• Accepted Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report – motion carried
• Directed district to begin renaming César Chávez Elementary School per policy D‑08 – motion carried
• Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (academics, elementary, secondary, etc.) – motion carried
• Approved FY26 Encumbrance List – motion carried
• Approved Treasury, School Activity Fund, and Financial Services reports – motion carried
• Approved Personnel Report authorizing new hires and other personnel actions – motion carried

Regular Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the amended charter application and contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School, allowing the school to add an elementary school site. The item had been presented at the March 9, 2026 information agenda. The motion carried 6-0.

• Approved amended charter application for Harding Charter College Preparatory School to expand with an elementary school site
• Motion carried unanimously with six votes in favor

The OKCPS Board of Education approved the amended application and charter contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School. The meeting concluded shortly after this single action item.

• Approved Amended Charter Application and Charter Contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School (6-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board voted to accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report and the Interim Goal 1B Monitoring Report on first-grade reading growth. It also received reports from committees and heard information on future policy revisions for the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee and a charter school expansion. A resolution honoring board member Meg McElhaney was adopted.

• Accepted FY 2025 Audit Report from Forvis Mazars US, LLP
• Accepted Interim Goal 1B Monitoring Report on 1st grade reading growth (NWEA MAP)
• Discussed future action on revisions to Policy D-15 (Bond Citizens Oversight Committee)
• Presented Harding Charter College Preparatory School's amended application to add an elementary school site
• Adopted resolution honoring board member Meg McElhaney for her service

The OKCPS Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 audit report and approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, encumbrances, and minutes. The board also adopted resolutions honoring two outgoing members.

• Accepted FY25 Audit Report (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Encumbrance List (7-0)
• Approved School Activity Fund Report (7-0)
• Approved Treasury Reports (7-0)
• Approved Financial Services Report (7-0)
• Approved Lease Revenue Bond Report (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Meg McElhaney (6-1)
• Adopted resolution honoring Mike Shelton (6-1)

Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to discuss two topics: an update on the district's guardrail monitoring process and a presentation on college and career programming, including career pathways, college and career centers, and workforce development. No formal votes are expected; the session is for discussion and training only. The meeting opens with roll call and closes with a motion to adjourn.

• Guardrail Monitoring Process Update – staff presentation on how the board monitors district performance metrics
• College & Career Programming Update – discussion of career pathways, college and career centers, and workforce development
• Attachments include a slide deck, a 5-year monitoring calendar, and board member questions
• Meeting is a work session; no action items or public hearings are on the agenda
• Adjournment – procedural vote to end the meeting

The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on strategic updates. Discussions included the guardrail monitoring process and college and career programming topics.

• Discussed guardrail monitoring process update
• Discussed college and career programs, pathways, centers, and workforce development

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board voted to approve a charter school application for Stanley Hupfeld Academy, authorizing it as a district-sponsored charter. The board also voted to name the John Marshall Enterprise High School early childhood facility the 'Potts Family Early Learning Center.' Additionally, the board received information on proposed revisions to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee policy and the draft 2027-2028 student academic calendar, with future action expected.

• Approved Stanley Hupfeld Academy charter school application (motion carried 7-0)
• Named John Marshall Enterprise High School early childhood facility as 'Potts Family Early Learning Center' (motion carried 7-0)
• Discussed future action on revisions to Board Policy D-15 (Bond Citizens Oversight Committee)
• Discussed future action on the 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar
• Received updates on College & Career Centers, teacher recruitment, and Black History Month events

The Board of Education approved the Stanley Hupfeld Academy charter school application and updates to the 2025-2026 student academic calendar. Additionally, the Board accepted several goal monitoring reports regarding student enrollment and math proficiency.

• Approved Stanley Hupfeld Academy charter school application (7-0)
• Named John Marshall Enterprise High School Early Childhood facility 'Potts Family Early Learning Center at John Marshall Enterprise High School' (7-0)
• Accepted Interim Goal 3A Monitoring Report regarding 8th grade enrollment (7-0)
• Accepted Goal 2 and Interim Goal 2C Monitoring Reports regarding math proficiency (7-0)
• Approved changes to the 2025-2026 OKCPS Student Academic Calendar (7-0)
• Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (7-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board will discuss and possibly vote on accepting the Future-Driven 2030 Goal 3 Monitoring Report, which tracks postsecondary opportunity completion among 11th and 12th graders. Information-only presentations include a charter school authorization request for Stanley Hupfeld Academy and a proposal to name the John Marshall Enterprise High School Early Childhood facility. The consent agenda covers academic, financial, and operational items across all district departments.

• Discussion and possible action on Future-Driven 2030 Goal 3 (Postsecondary Opportunity Completion) Monitoring Report
• Presentation on possible future action regarding authorization of Stanley Hupfeld Academy as a new charter school
• Discussion on naming the John Marshall Enterprise High School Early Childhood facility (near completion)
• Recognition of OKCPS Board members for Oklahoma School Board Members' Recognition Month
• Consent agenda covering Academics, Elementary/Secondary Schools, Board/Legal, Financial Services, HR, IT, and Operations

The OKCPS Board of Education met on January 12, 2026, to review district updates and approve routine business. The board unanimously accepted the Goal 3 Monitoring Report tracking student postsecondary completion targets. It also approved the full consent agenda, which encompassed personnel actions, financial reports, encumbrance lists, and operational items. Two informational items regarding a charter school application and a facility naming process were discussed for potential future action only.

• Accepted Goal 3 Monitoring Report on postsecondary completion targets (8-0)
• Approved all consent agenda items covering operations, finance, IT, and capital projects (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1 and December 8 board meetings (7-0)
• Approved FY26 encumbrance list and treasury reports (consent agenda)
• Approved school activity fund report (consent agenda)
• Approved personnel report including new hires, promotions, and reemployments (consent agenda)