Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2020
22 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education is meeting to vote on the district's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, a five-year roadmap developed from community feedback. The board will also adopt a resolution honoring former board member Harry Wilson Sr. (District 6, 1998-2003) and receive the first reading of a new policy on law enforcement in schools, with no action taken on that item at this meeting. Reports on policies, school activity funds, treasury, and financial services are scheduled for discussion.
- Approve the 2020-2025 OKCPS Strategic Plan (action item)
- First reading of NEW Board Policy F-32, Law Enforcement in Schools (information, no action)
- Adopt resolution honoring Harry Wilson Sr., former board member
- Policies Committee report and Superintendent's update
- School Activity Fund and Treasury reports as of October 31, 2020
The Board of Education authorized the issuance of $19.5 million in Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, and awarded the sale to Huntington Securities, Inc. The Board also approved the 2020-2025 OKCPS Strategic Plan and several policy revisions. A resolution honoring Harry Wilson, Sr. was adopted.
- Approved issuance of $19.5M Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A (6-0)
- Awarded sale of 2021A GO Bonds to Huntington Securities, Inc. at 0.446286% net interest cost (6-0)
- Approved 2020-2025 OKCPS Strategic Plan (6-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring Harry Wilson, Sr. (6-0)
- Approved revisions to policies F-23, F-24, E-02, E-07, G-26, G-28, and G-38 (6-0)
- Waived informational appearances for policy revisions E-02, E-07, G-26, G-28, and G-38 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of pianos for multiple school vocal departments (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of soccer uniforms for Capitol Hill High School (6-0)
Special (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This special business meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education includes procedural items, public comments, superintendent's report, and financial presentations. Three items are presented for information only (first reading) and will be voted on at a future meeting: revised policy F-23 (Weapons-Free Schools), revised policy F-24 (Search of Students), and the 2020-2025 OKCPS Strategic Plan. No action is taken on these items tonight.
- Proposed revision to OKCPS Board Policy F-23, Weapons-Free Schools (first reading)
- Proposed revision to OKCPS Board Policy F-24, Search of Students, Student Property, Lockers, and School-wide Searches (first reading)
- Presentation of 2020-2025 OKCPS Strategic Plan for future approval
- School Activity Fund Balances Report as of September 30, 2020
- Treasury and Financial Services Reports as of September 30, 2020
The Board of Education approved the 2021 regular meeting schedule and authorized the 2021 board elections. Members also approved revisions to policies regarding student free speech and the district safety program. Additionally, the board ratified several equipment purchases for arts and athletics via a consent agenda.
- Approved 2021 regular meeting schedule (6-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing 2021 Board of Education Election (6-0)
- Approved revision to Policy F-18, renaming it Student Free Speech and Expression (6-0)
- Approved revision to Policy C-20, Safety Program (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of ballet barres for five middle schools (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of band instruments and repairs for Douglass High School (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of baseball equipment for Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of track uniforms for Putnam Heights Academy (6-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on October 5, 2020. The board approved revisions to student scholastic eligibility policy, which sets academic requirements for extracurricular participation, and authorized the sale of the Polk Building to RestoreOKC for $36,000. The board also reviewed informational financial reports and a first reading of a proposed revision to the student free speech policy.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-15 on student scholastic eligibility for activities
- Authorized sale of the Polk Building at Northeast 36th and Prospect to RestoreOKC for $36,000
- Received informational reports on school activity funds, treasury balances, and FY2020 purchase orders
- Reviewed first reading of proposed revision to Board Policy F-18 on student free speech and expression
The Board approved the sale of the Polk Building at Northeast 36th and Prospect to RestoreOKC. Members also approved revisions to the student activities scholastic eligibility policy and passed a comprehensive consent agenda covering various school repairs and purchases.
- Approved sale of Polk Building to RestoreOKC for $36,000 (8-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-15, Student Activities Scholastic Eligibility (8-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (8-0)
- Ratified dance floor repair project at John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (8-0)
- Approved purchase of theater wireless headsets for nine schools (8-0)
- Approved subcontract with University of Oklahoma for GEAR UP OKC Grant (8-0)
- Approved baseball field fencing at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of storage containers for Douglass and Star Spencer High Schools (8-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The board adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda containing multiple items, including three-year enterprise school contracts for Belle Isle Enterprise School and John Marshall Middle School. A resolution to close 5th Street between Classen Boulevard and Western Avenue was removed from the agenda before adoption. The board also received reports on school activity funds and treasury, and heard first readings of proposed policy revisions on board organization and student activities eligibility.
- Approved 2020-2023 enterprise school contract for Belle Isle Enterprise School
- Approved 2020-2023 enterprise school contract for John Marshall Middle School
- Removed resolution for closing 5th Street between Classen and Western (item 7.01)
- First reading of proposed revision to Policy B-05 (Board Internal Organization)
- First reading of proposed revision to Policy F-15 (Student Activities Scholastic Eligibility)
The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, secondary schools, and legal services. Key actions included approving 2020-2023 enterprise school contracts and various athletic facility improvements. A resolution to close 5th Street was pulled from the agenda and not discussed.
- Approved 2020-2023 Enterprise School Contracts for Belle Isle, John Marshall Middle, John Marshall High, and Nichols Hills (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for baseball field renovation at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of batting cage nets at Southeast High, Star Spencer Mid-High, and Classen School of Advanced Studies Middle (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of batting cage nets at NW Classen High and batting cage door at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of sideline chairs and chair caddie at Classen School of Advanced Studies Middle School (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of sod for football practice field at Southeast Middle School (7-0)
- Approved basketball uniforms for Capitol Hill, Southeast, and US Grant High Schools (7-0)
- Approved 2020-2021 Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education contract (7-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting to discuss and possibly take action regarding the evaluation of Superintendent Sean McDaniel. The board will first enter executive session for discussion under state law, then reconvene in open session for any action. A motion to exclude evaluation scores from board member Charles Henry was made and carried.
- Motion to enter executive session for discussions on Superintendent evaluation (25 O.S. § 307(B)(1))
- Discussion and possible action on Superintendent evaluation in open session
- Motion to exclude evaluation scores from Board member Charles Henry from the total (carried 6-2)
- Virtual meeting held via video conference with live stream
The Board of Education met via video conference to evaluate the Superintendent. The Board voted to approve Dr. Sean McDaniel's evaluation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year and decided to exclude one board member's scores from the evaluation totals.
- Approved exclusion of Board member Henry's evaluation scores from totals (6-2)
- Approved Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel's 2019-2020 Fiscal Year evaluation (7-1)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The OKCPS Board adopted its agenda and set guidelines for public comments. It approved the purchase of a property at 500 N. Western for $565,000 using 2007 Bond Funds. The Board also voted to waive the informational appearance and adopt revisions to several board policies, including Policy F-01 on Sexual Harassment of Students.
- Approve purchase of 500 N. Western property for $565,000 (2007 Bond Funds)
- Waive informational appearance for revisions to multiple board policies (F-01, F-20, F-22, F-25, F-26, I-09)
- Approve revisions to Board Policy F-01, Sexual Harassment of Students
- Adopt meeting agenda
- Set public‑comments guidelines for virtual board meetings
Special OKCPS Board of Education Video Conf. Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting. They voted to change the 2020-2021 school start date from August 10 to August 31, approved the district's Back to School Plan, and delegated authority to the superintendent to make further adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approved shifting the start of the 2020-2021 school year from August 10 to August 31.
- Approved the OKCPS District's Back to School Plan for the pandemic.
- Delegated authority to Superintendent Sean McDaniel to adjust any aspect of the school year as needed due to COVID-19.
- Meeting held virtually via video conference, streamed live at www.okcps.org/livestream.
- All votes carried, with one abstention on the calendar item and one nay on the delegation item.
The Board approved a modified 2020-2021 school calendar and the District's Back to School Plan. Additionally, the Board delegated authority to the Superintendent to make necessary adjustments to the school year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approved changing the 2020-2021 school start date to August 31, 2020 (7-1-0)
- Approved the OKCPS District's Back to School Plan (8-0-0)
- Approved delegating authority to the Superintendent to make necessary 2020-2021 school year adjustments due to COVID-19 (7-1-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual business meeting. The board approved a consent agenda that included a $77,600 band instrument purchase for Northwest Classen High School and approved 187 out-of-district student transfer applications for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also received reports on school activity fund balances and treasury updates, and discussed a future proposal to rename the Gatewood Early Childhood Education Center to the Sandy L. Garrett Center for Early Childhood Education.
- Approval of 187 out-of-district student open transfer applications for 2020-2021
- Band instruments and accessories purchase for Northwest Classen High School for $77,600 from 2016 Bond Funds
- Information item: future consideration to rename OKCPS Early Childhood Education Center at Gatewood (1821 N.W. 21, OKC 73106) to The Sandy L. Garrett Center for Early Childhood Education at Gatewood
- School Activity Fund balance report as of May 31, 2020 (Period 11, FY2020)
- Treasury update with reports as of May 31, 2020
The Board approved confidential out-of-district student transfer applications for 2020-2021. A consent agenda was passed, approving several equipment purchases for schools and legal service agreements. The Board also approved FY20 encumbrances.
- Approved confidential out-of-district student transfer applications for 2020-2021 (8-0)
- Approved band instruments and accessories for Northwest Classen High School (8-0)
- Approved band instruments and accessories for John Marshall Enterprise High School (8-0)
- Approved K-5 virtual learning content purchase from Florida Virtual School (8-0)
- Ratified football practice uniforms for Douglass High School (8-0)
- Ratified football equipment for 12 middle schools (8-0)
- Approved 2020-2021 agreement with The Center For Education Law for basic legal services (8-0)
- Approved FY20 Encumbrances (8-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The board approved revisions to student recruitment policy F-29, deleted a duplicate uniform policy, and approved a lease agreement and charter contract for John Rex Charter School at 500 W. Sheridan Avenue. Consent agenda items included a $305,490 contract with Instructure for the Mastery Connect assessment tool. The superintendent provided an update on return-to-school planning.
- Revisions to Policy F-29 on student recruitment
- Deletion of duplicate Policy F-32 on student uniforms
- Lease agreement with John Rex Charter School at 500 W. Sheridan Avenue
- Charter contract with John Rex Charter School
- $305,490 contract with Instructure for Mastery Connect assessment tool
The Board approved a charter contract and lease agreement for John Rex Charter School. Other actions included updating student recruitment policies, deleting a duplicate uniform policy, and approving various consent agenda items including a contract with Instructure, Inc.
- Approved charter contract with John Rex Charter School (6-0)
- Approved lease agreement with John Rex Charter School (6-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-29 regarding Student Recruitment (6-0)
- Approved deletion of duplicate Board Policy F-32 regarding Student Uniforms (6-0)
- Approved FY 2020-2021 contract with Instructure, Inc. for Mastery Connect (6-0)
- Approved Stanley Hupfeld at Western Village Academy lease agreement and addendum (6-0)
- Approved two-year lease extension with Energy, LLC for Taft Stadium Field Usage (6-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (6-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Education Video Conf. Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to adopt a resolution honoring former board member Philip F. Horning, approve revisions to Board Policy I-22 on charter schools, and approve a one-year charter contract addendum/renewal for Stanley Hupfeld at Western Village Academy. All consent agenda items were approved, with the policy revision passing by a vote of 6-3. The meeting was conducted via video conference.
- Adopted resolution honoring former board Vice Chair Philip F. Horning
- Approved revisions to OKCPS Board Policy I-22, Charter Schools (passed 6-3)
- Approved one-year charter contract addendum/renewal for Stanley Hupfeld at Western Village Academy, expiring June 30, 2021
- Meeting held exclusively via video conference due to COVID-19
The Board of Education approved revisions to Board Policy I-22 regarding charter schools. Other actions included adopting a resolution honoring Philip F. Horning and approving a charter contract addendum for Western Village Academy.
- Adopted resolution honoring Philip F. Horning (8-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-22, Charter Schools (5-3)
- Approved charter contract addendum/renewal for Stanley Hupfeld at Western Village Academy (8-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Business Mtg.
The board voted to adopt resolutions thanking the community for COVID-19 response and addressing the George Floyd protests. It approved a lease agreement with Independence Charter Middle School and a charter contract with Western Gateway Elementary, delaying its opening to 2021. Consent agenda items included ratifying a purchase of choral risers for Douglass High School for $7.
- Adopted resolution thanking OKCPS community for COVID-19 response
- Adopted resolution on George Perry Floyd protests
- Approved lease agreement with Independence Charter Middle School at 3232 NW 65th Street
- Approved charter contract with Western Gateway Elementary Charter School; opening delayed from August 2020 to August 2021
- Ratified purchase of choral risers for Douglass High School for $7 (consent agenda)
The Board approved a lease for Independence Charter Middle School and a contract for Western Gateway Elementary Charter School, which will now open in August 2021. Members also adopted resolutions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and George Perry Floyd protests. A comprehensive consent agenda covering multiple district categories was approved.
- Adopted resolution thanking community for COVID-19 response (8-0)
- Adopted resolution on George Perry Floyd protests (8-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Independence Charter Middle School (8-0)
- Approved Western Gateway Elementary Charter School contract (6-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved changing Western Gateway Elementary opening date to August 2021 (6-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of choral risers for Douglass, John Marshall Enterprise, Northwest Classen, and U.S. Grant High Schools (8-0)
- Ratified dance floor projects at multiple middle and high schools (8-0)
Special OKCPS Board of Ed. Video Conf. Mtg. (Business Mtg.)
The OKCPS Board of Education adopted its agenda and heard reports on the superintendent, school activity fund, treasury, and financial services. It approved a resolution honoring retired AFT Local 2309 President Ed Allen, designated certain staff as armed security personnel, and adopted the consent agenda covering all categories. The board also approved adoption of social studies and arts textbooks for 2020‑2026 and authorized a $45,000 change order for athletic field improvements at Northwest Classen, Southeast, U.S. Grant High Schools and Star Spencer Mid‑High School.
- Adopted change order No. 3 for MAPS project SB16‑006, adding $45,000 for athletic fields at four high schools
- Approved adoption of social studies and arts textbooks for the 2020‑2026 school years
- Approved designation of appropriately certified OKCPS staff to serve as armed security personnel
- Adopted resolution honoring Ed Allen, former president of AFT Local 2309
- Presented information agenda to consider future revisions to OKCPS Board Policy I‑22, Charter Schools
The Board of Education approved the designation of certified staff to serve as armed security personnel. Members also approved a consent agenda including new social studies and arts textbooks and multiple athletic facility improvements. A resolution was adopted to honor Ed Allen of AFT Local 2309.
- Approved designation of certified staff as armed security personnel (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution honoring Ed Allen, President of AFT Local 2309 (Unanimous)
- Approved Social Studies and Arts textbooks for 2020/21 thru 2025/26 (Unanimous)
- Approved MAPS Project SB16-006 change order for athletic fields at Northwest Classen, Southeast, U.S. Grant, and Star Spencer (Unanimous)
- Approved final plans for Northwest Classen High School tennis court improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved final plans for Classen School of Advanced Studies baseball field renovation (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of gym floor tarps and racks for Classen Northeast, Northwest Classen, Southeast, and Star Spencer (Unanimous)
- Approved football goal posts, scoreboards, and lighting projects for Northwest Classen and Star Spencer (Unanimous)
Special OKCPS Board of Education Video Conf. Mtg.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education met via video conference on April 27, 2020. The board approved all items on the consent agenda, including a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 encumbrance list totaling $7,310,678.20. A superintendent’s report was presented for information only and no board action was requested. A quorum of board members was confirmed before business proceeded.
- Motion to approve all consent agenda items (motion carried)
- Approval of FY2020 encumbrance list for $7,310,678.20 covering general, building, federal, SNS, insurance, sinking & bond funds
- Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel gave an informational update on district operations
- Call to order and roll call established quorum of board members
- Meeting conducted via video conference; live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcyRYC8sjI0VI0cilAOvZ_g
The Board of Education approved all items on the Consent Agenda, which included the Fiscal Year 2020 Encumbrance List for the period of April 9, 2020, through April 23, 2020. The meeting was conducted entirely via video conference.
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (8-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Encumbrance List (8-0)
Special Video Conference Meeting of the Board of Education (Business Mtg.)
The board voted to extend Superintendent Sean McDaniel's contract through the 2022-2023 fiscal year and delay his evaluation to August 2020 due to the COVID-19 emergency. They also approved a $1.2 million spending increase for Lakeshore Learning to provide instructional take-home summer kits for Pre-K through 5th grade. Reports on school activity funds, treasury, and financial services were presented for information only. Most items were approved as part of a consent agenda covering multiple departments.
- Approval to extend Superintendent Sean McDaniel's employment contract through 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Approval to delay superintendent's evaluation to August 2020 due to state of emergency
- $1.2 million spending authority increase for Lakeshore Learning for instructional take-home summer kits (Pre-K through 5th grade)
- Ratification of $9,793 purchase of soccer uniforms for Southeast High School using 2016 bond funds
- Approval of consent agenda covering academics, elementary schools, secondary schools, board/legal, financial services, human resources, IT, and operations
The Board of Education approved a one-year extension of Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel's employment contract through the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The Board also approved extending the Superintendent's evaluation process to be completed in August 2020. Additionally, a comprehensive consent agenda covering various district operations and purchases was approved.
- Extended Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel's contract until 2022-2023 fiscal year (7-1)
- Extended Superintendent evaluation process to August 2020 (8-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (8-0)
- Approved spending authority increase for Lakeshore Learning summer kits (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of soccer uniforms for Southeast High School (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of baseball and track equipment for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (8-0)
- Approved minutes from March 9, March 17, March 27, and April 3, 2020 meetings (8-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Encumbrance List for 03/05/2020 through 04/08/2020 (8-0)
Special Video Conference Mtg. of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board will conduct a roll call to confirm a quorum before proceeding. Superintendent Sean McDaniel will give an informational update on the district's continuous learning plan, meal distribution, student retention/promotion, and graduation in response to the COVID‑19 emergency. No board action is requested on these topics. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn, which was carried.
- Roll call to establish quorum
- Superintendent Sean McDaniel updates on continuous learning plan (COVID‑19)
- Superintendent Sean McDaniel updates on meal distribution (COVID‑19)
- Superintendent Sean McDaniel updates on student retention/promotion and graduation (COVID‑19)
- Motion to adjourn, carried
The Board of Education met via video conference to receive information regarding the district's response to COVID-19. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Special Video Conference Mtg. of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to address COVID-19 impacts. The board voted to change the last day of school from May 20, 2020, to May 8, 2020, and adopted a resolution ensuring all support staff, teachers, administrators, and professional technical employees receive paid administrative leave through the end of their original contracts. The board also discussed updates from the March 25 State Board of Education meeting.
- Update and discussion on March 25 State Board of Education actions regarding COVID-19 emergency
- Approved changing last day of school from May 20 to May 8, 2020
- Adopted resolution to provide paid Emergency Administrative Leave for all district employees through original contract end dates
- Meeting held exclusively via video conference due to COVID-19
The Board approved moving the final day of the 2019-2020 school year from May 20 to May 8. A resolution was also adopted to continue compensation for staff and teachers through the end of their current contracts. The Board discussed distance learning plans following a State Board of Education mandate.
- Approved changing the last day of school from May 20, 2020, to May 8, 2020 (7-0)
- Adopted resolution to continue compensation for support staff, teachers, administrators, and professional technical employees through the end of current contracts (7-0)
EMERGENCY Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education met to discuss and act on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemic. The Board officially declared an emergency within the district and granted the Superintendent authority to manage the response.
- Declaration of a district emergency due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemic
- Granting the Superintendent authority over COVID-19 response measures including staffing, leave, and purchasing
The Board of Education declared the COVID-19 global pandemic an emergency within the school district. The Board also granted the Superintendent authority to make decisions regarding the district's response, including staffing, purchasing, and leave.
- Declared COVID-19 global pandemic an emergency (6-0)
- Granted Superintendent authority to make decisions on COVID-19 response, including staffing, leave, and purchasing (6-0)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (Business Mtg.)
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education holds a regular business meeting, including board reorganization with oaths of office for newly elected members Carrie Jacobs (District 3) and Mark Mann (District 4), and election of officers for the 2020-2021 term. The board will also hear public comments, a superintendent's update on operations and legislation, and receive financial and activity fund reports. No action items beyond item 6.04 are present in the provided agenda.
- Oaths of office for Carrie Jacobs (District 3) and Mark Mann (District 4) for new 4-year terms
- Election of officers: Craig A. Cates as Board Clerk, Mark Waldrip as Treasurer, and others for 2020-2021 (motion carried)
- Election of Vice Chairperson for 2020-2021
- Public comments period for agenda-related topics
- Superintendent's update on district operations, legislative update, Pre-K programming, and strategic planning
The Board of Education elected its officers for 2020-2021 and administered oaths of office to two members. The Board unanimously approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, financial services, and operations, with a specific requirement to address concerns regarding the Course Description Guide before publication.
- Elected Mark Mann as Vice Chair (5-3)
- Approved appointment of Board officers including Craig A. Cates as Board Clerk and Mark Waldrip as Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Approved Middle and High School Course Description Guides with caveat to address Board concerns (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for MAPS Project SB16-006 athletic fields at Northwest Classen, Southeast, U.S. Grant, and Star Spencer schools (Unanimous)
- Ratified purchase of soccer goals and nets for Mary Golda Ross Enterprise, Roosevelt, Webster Middle, and U.S. Grant High schools (Unanimous)
- Ratified purchase of football uniforms for Northwest Classen and Southeast High Schools (Unanimous)
- Ratified purchase of soccer uniforms for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 10 and February 24, 2020 meetings (Unanimous)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (Work Session)
The Board of Education will hold a work session with no formal votes. Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel and district administration will present updates on the strategic plan and bond program. These items are for discussion and information only.
- Discussion: Strategic Plan Update
- Discussion: Bond Update
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring informational reports. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm (unanimous)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (Business Mtg.)
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Report and set a date for a hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate certified teacher Jason Ward. The board will also receive updates on district operations, student discipline, and committee activities. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Accept the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Report from RSM US, LLP
- Set hearing for termination of teacher Jason Ward for March 5, 2020
- Superintendent's update on district operations and 2020 legislative session
- Student discipline update from Superintendent McDaniel
- Reports from Budget & Finance, Policies, and Student Experience & Equity committees
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (Work Session)
This is a work session of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education with no action items. The board will receive informational updates on student discipline, school start times, and the 2020-25 strategic plan. No votes are scheduled; the only action is a motion to adjourn.
- Student discipline update from Superintendent McDaniel and district administration
- School start times update and presentation
- 2020-25 Strategic Plan information and feedback activity
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring updates on student discipline and school start times. No board action was requested or taken on the agenda items. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Approved motion to adjourn (8-0)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (Business Mtg.)
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will adopt its agenda, hear public comments, and receive a superintendent update on district operations. It will adopt a resolution on EmbraceOKC and discuss a possible sale of surplus real property, specifically the Green Pastures Building for $300,000. Several financial and committee reports will be presented with no board action required.
- Adopt Resolution on EmbraceOKC (motion carried)
- Motion to accept bid for Green Pastures Building at 4300 N. Post Road for $300,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent
- Superintendent's update covering Pathway to Greatness, Legacy Committee, Bond Authorization, and general district operations
- School Activity Fund balance report (no action requested)
- Treasury and Financial Services reports (no action requested)
The Board of Education approved the sale of the Green Pastures Building to Green Pastures Studio, L.L.C. and adopted a resolution on EmbraceOKC. Members also approved a consent agenda covering various academic and operational ratifications, including equipment purchases for multiple schools.
- Approved sale of Green Pastures Building at 4300 N. Post Road to Green Pastures Studio, L.L.C. for $300,000.00
- Adopted Resolution on EmbraceOKC
- Approved OKCPS Assurance Statement on Individualized Education Programs and Professional Development
- Approved revisions to Gifted & Talented Education Plan
- Ratified purchase of ballet barres for Capitol Hill Middle, U.S. Grant High, Southeast Middle, Southeast High, Wheeler Middle, John Marshall Enterprise Middle, John Marshall Enterprise High, and Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast
- Ratified purchase of art supplies for Emerson North High School and 12 art tables for John Marshall Enterprise High School
- Ratified purchase of sod for Mary Golda Ross Enterprise Middle School
- Ratified fencing project at Wheeler Middle School and construction materials testing at Star Spencer Mid-High School