Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Spec. Board Meeting-Hearing **CANCELLED**
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education had a special board meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, but the meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a hearing and discussion on the superintendent’s recommendation to terminate the employment of support employee Chris Mitchem. Because the meeting was cancelled, no vote or action will take place at this time.
- Hearing on the superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Chris Mitchem
- Executive session motion to discuss the termination recommendation
- Open session discussion and/or action on the termination recommendation
- Call to order and roll call
- Motion to adjourn
Spec. Board Meeting-Hearing **CANCELLED**
This special board meeting and hearing, scheduled for December 12, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included a hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate support employee Chris Mitchem, but no action was taken because the meeting did not occur.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
- Planned hearing on termination of support employee Chris Mitchem did not occur
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education will discuss and possibly approve a resolution authorizing the sale of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A. The board also approved revisions to Board Policy I-07 on school library media centers and Policy I-10 on special education. Routine reports and public comments are included.
- Discuss and take possible action on resolution for Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
- Approved revision of Policy I-07, School Library Media Centers
- Approved revision of Policy I-10, Special Education (removing outdated language)
- Superintendent's update on 2023 Board Election District 6 candidate filing and legislative breakfast
- Treasury and financial services reports as of October 31, 2022
The Board of Education approved a resolution for the issuance of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A. Additionally, the Board approved revisions to policies regarding school library media centers and special education.
- Approved Resolution for Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A (6-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-07, School Library Media Centers (6-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-10, Special Education (6-0)
- Approved purchase and installation of instrument cabinets at NW Classen High School (6-0)
- Approved Amendment 4 with University of Oklahoma for GEAR UP OKC Grant (6-0)
- Approved nominees for Oklahoma Public School Investment Interlocal Cooperative Board (6-0)
- Approved FY2023 Encumbrances (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending November 30, 2022 (6-0)
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This is a work session, not a regular business meeting. The Board will receive a presentation and discuss the District's Special Education programs, but no action will be taken. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and adjournment.
- Presentation and discussion of OKCPS Special Education programs by Deputy Superintendent Jason Brown (information only, no action)
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring presentations on the District's Special Education programs. No substantive board actions were requested or taken during the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education met to adopt its agenda, review district operations and financial reports, and consider future policy revisions. The board also approved a contract addendum to lower the administrative fee for the Western Village Academy charter school.
- Adopted meeting agenda
- Superintendent update on enrollment, federal stimulus funding, and Nov 2022 bond election
- First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy I-07 and Policy I-10
- Approved addendum to reduce Western Village Academy charter contract fee from 3% to 1% effective July 1, 2022
- Information reports on school activity funds, treasury balances, and financial services
The Board of Education adopted a redistricting resolution to revise election district boundaries based on the 2020 Census and authorized the 2023 board election. Other actions included approving the 2023 meeting schedule and reducing a charter contract administrative fee. A consent agenda covering various academic and financial items was also approved.
- Adopted Redistricting Resolution to revise Board Election District boundaries (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution authorizing the 2023 OKCPS Board of Education Election (7-0)
- Approved reduction of Western Village Academy charter administrative fee from 3% to 1% (7-0)
- Approved 2023 OKCPS BOE meeting dates, times, and locations (7-0)
- Approved Medicaid Participation Agreement with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Public Consulting Group, LLC (7-0)
- Approved spending authority for Jigsaw Learning, LLC (TeachTown) for students with moderate to severe disabilities (7-0)
- Approved spending authority for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt curriculum and professional development (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of basketball and wrestling uniforms for seven middle schools (7-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This special meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education will feature a presentation by district administrators and RSP & Associates on the proposed Decennial Redistricting Plan for the school board, as recommended by the Redistricting Committee. No action will be taken on this item at this meeting. The meeting also includes procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Presentation on the OKCPS Decennial Redistricting Plan (information only, no action taken)
The Board received a presentation on the 2022 OKCPS Decennial Redistricting Plan. No formal actions were taken on the plan during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board approved three action items: a reduction in the administrative fee for KIPP OKC College Prep charter from 3% to 1% effective July 1, 2022; rescinding previous approval for demolition of the OKCPS District building at 900 N. Klein; and waiving the information appearance of proposed revisions to Policy B-16 on decennial redistricting. Reports were received on policies, school activity funds, and treasury, and the superintendent provided updates including the upcoming November 2022 bond election.
- Approved addendum reducing KIPP OKC College Prep charter administrative fee from 3% to 1% effective July 1, 2022
- Rescinded July 18, 2022 approval for demolition of OKCPS District building at 900 N. Klein
- Waived information appearance of proposed revisions to Board Policy B-16 on decennial redistricting
- Superintendent update highlighted federal stimulus, redistricting, and November 2022 OKCPS bond election
- School Activity Fund and Treasury reports provided as information (no action taken)
The Board of Education voted to withdraw authority for the demolition of the district building at 900 N. Klein. Members also approved revisions to policies regarding decennial redistricting, wellness, and graduation. Additionally, the Board reduced the administrative fee for the KIPP OKC College Prep charter contract.
- Rescinded approval for demolition of district building at 900 N. Klein (5-0)
- Reduced KIPP OKC College Prep charter administrative fee from 3% to 1% (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy B-16, Decennial Redistricting of School Board Districts (5-0)
- Approved revision of Board Policy C-26, Wellness (5-0)
- Approved revision of Board Policy I-20, Graduation (5-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items, including Istation contract addendum and Boys and Girls Club agreement (5-0)
- Ratified purchases for basketball goal winches, a pitching mound, and audio equipment (5-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will vote on an addendum to reduce the John W. Rex Charter Elementary School administrative fee from 3% to 1%, effective July 1, 2022. First readings of revised policies on Wellness (C-26) and Graduation (I-20) will be presented for information. Committee reports from the Policies Committee and Student Experience & Equity Committee will be given, and the superintendent will update on enrollment, safety, and staffing.
- Approve addendum to reduce John W. Rex Charter Elementary School administrative fee from 3% to 1% effective July 1, 2022
- First reading of revised Board Policy C-26, Wellness
- First reading of revised Board Policy I-20, Graduation Requirements
- School Activity Fund balances report as of July 31, 2022
- Treasury reports (cash, investments, collateral) as of July 31, 2022
The Board approved a contract addendum to lower the administrative fee for John W. Rex Charter Elementary School from 3% to 1%. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda that ratified multiple equipment and uniform purchases for various district schools.
- Approved reduction of John W. Rex Charter Elementary School administrative fee from 3% to 1% (6-0)
- Approved FEIO Partnership Agreement for Film Studies at High School Sites (6-0)
- Ratified soundboard and lapel microphone project at U.S. Grant High School (6-0)
- Ratified purchase of ceramic kiln for Emerson North High School (6-0)
- Ratified basketball scoreboard upgrade at Northwest Classen High School (6-0)
- Ratified ice machine purchase and installation for Taft Stadium (6-0)
- Ratified wrestling room wall padding at Capitol Hill High School (6-0)
- Ratified various athletic uniforms and equipment for multiple middle and high schools (6-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education held a special meeting on August 29, 2022, and took several actions. They adopted a resolution on charter schools, created a Citizens Oversight Committee to oversee potential bond fund expenditures from a November 2022 vote, approved an $800,000 contract with NWEA for student assessments, and approved a list of adjunct teachers for FY2022-23.
- Adopted a resolution on charter schools
- Created a Citizens Oversight Committee to oversee expenditure of funds from potential lease revenue/general obligation bonds authorized by a November 8, 2022 vote
- Approved $800,000 sales order and spending authority with NWEA for FY2023 assessment solutions
- Approved list of adjunct teachers including 18 teachers at various school sites such as Capitol Hill HS, Douglass HS, and Jefferson MS
- Approved adjunct teachers for alternative education sites including Speck Homes, Positive Changes, Integris, and Juvenile Detention Center
The Board of Education adopted a resolution on charter schools and approved an $800,000 spending authority with NWEA for FY 2023. Members also voted to create a Citizens Oversight Committee for potential bond funds and approved a list of adjunct teachers.
- Adopted resolution on charter schools (6-0)
- Approved creation of Citizens Oversight Committee for potential Nov 8, 2022 bond funds (6-0)
- Approved $800,000.00 Sales Order and Spending Authority with NWEA for FY 2023 (6-0)
- Approved list of FY2022-23 Adjunct Teachers
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution calling for a bond election. The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a $955 million bond issue split into $936 million for school building improvements and $19 million for transportation equipment. The election will ask voters to approve the bonds and an additional property tax levy to repay them.
- Resolution approved to call a bond election for $936,000,000 for acquiring, constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and sites.
- Resolution includes $19,000,000 for acquiring transportation equipment, with an alternative lease-purchase option.
- Bonds would be repaid through an annual property tax levy on all taxable property in Independent School District Number 89 of Oklahoma County.
- The vote was unanimous (7-0) with members Paula Lewis, Carole A Thompson, Lori N Bowman, Cary Pirrong, Mark H Mann, Gloria Torres, and Meg McElhaney all voting aye.
- Meeting also included roll call and adjournment as procedural items.
The Board of Education adopted a resolution to call an election for the issuance of bonds. The proposed funding includes $936 million for school buildings and equipment and $19 million for transportation equipment.
- Approved resolution to call an election for $936 million in bonds for school buildings, equipment, and sites (7-0)
- Approved resolution to call an election for $19 million in bonds for transportation equipment (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Board of Education met to discuss district operations, financial reports, and special business. Key actions included delegating authority to the Superintendent for STEM program agreements and considering a waiver for immediate policy revisions.
- Delegation of authority to the Superintendent for STEM education programs via the OKC Innovation District (TIF) Project Plan, not to exceed $280,000.00
- Vote to waive information appearance for proposed revisions to Board Policy F-04 (Student School Assignment and Transfers) and Policy I-09 (Virtual Instruction)
- Application for a statutory waiver/exemption from certification requirements for Library Media Specialists at six schools
- Review of the School Activity Fund Balances Report as of June 30, 2022
- Review of Treasury Reports as of June 30, 2022
The Board of Education delegated up to $280,000 for STEM education opportunities via the OKC Innovation District Project Plan. Members approved revisions to policies regarding student school assignments, transfers, and virtual instruction. Additionally, administrative fees for Western Gateway Elementary and Harding Independence Charter District were reduced from 3% to 1%.
- Delegated authority to Superintendent for STEM education funding up to $280,000 (Approved)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-04, Student School Assignment and Transfers (Approved)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-09, Virtual Instruction (Approved)
- Reduced Western Gateway Elementary School charter administrative fee from 3% to 1% (Approved)
- Reduced Harding Independence Charter District charter administrative fee from 3% to 1% (Approved)
- Approved annual Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education contract for 2022-2023 (Approved)
- Ratified purchase of sports equipment for Belle Isle Enterprise 7th and 8th Grade Center (Approved)
- Approved statutory waiver for library media specialist certification at six schools (Approved)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education will administer the oath of office to Cary Pirrong, appointed to fill the unexpired term for Election District 3 through the 2024 school board election. The meeting also includes reports from the Student Experience & Equity and Policies committees, a superintendent's update, and approval of a consent agenda covering routine items across all departments.
- Oath of office for Cary Pirrong to fill Election District 3 seat
- Student Experience & Equity Committee update
- Policies Committee update
- Treasury reports as of May 31, 2022 (Period 11, FY2022)
- Approval of consent agenda for academics, finance, HR, operations, and other categories
The Board administered the Oath of Office to Cary Pirrong for the District 3 seat. A consent agenda was approved covering various academic contracts, athletic equipment purchases, and administrative authorizations. The Board also approved FY22 encumbrances for several vendors.
- Administered Oath of Office to Cary Pirrong for Election District 3 seat
- Approved FY 2022-2023 consulting contract with Instructure, Inc. for Mastery Connect
- Ratified wrestling room renovation and electrical project at Capitol Hill High School
- Ratified purchase of uniforms for 11 middle schools (Cross Country, Football, Softball, Volleyball)
- Ratified purchase of cheer uniforms for 8 high schools
- Ratified purchase of volleyball system for John Marshall Enterprise High School
- Authorized Superintendent to sign Board-approved documents
- Approved FY22 encumbrances including $120,000 for Goforth Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education took action on three major items: hiring Scott Farley as Head Principal at Southeast High School, appointing Cary Pirrong to fill the vacant Election District 3 seat, and authorizing District Administration to proceed with the 2022 bond process. The meeting was held on July 11, 2022.
- Hired Scott R. Farley as Head Principal at Southeast High School effective July 12, 2022, at a salary negotiated with the Superintendent.
- Appointed Cary Pirrong to fill the vacant Board Election District 3 seat until the 2024 school board election.
- Authorized District Administration to proceed with the 2022 bond process following a presentation by Superintendent Sean McDaniel.
The Board appointed Cary Pirrong to the vacant District 3 seat and authorized administration to proceed with the 2022 bond process. The Board also hired Scott Farley as Head Principal at Southeast High School.
- Hired Scott Farley as Head Principal at Southeast High School (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Cary Pirrong to the District 3 Board seat (4-1, 1 abstain)
- Authorized District Administration to proceed with the 2022 bond process (5-1)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews of candidates who applied for the vacant Election District 3 seat. The board will first call roll, then vote to enter executive session for the interviews, and later adjourn after returning to open session.
- Motion to enter executive session to interview candidates for the vacant OKCPS BOE Election District 3 seat
- Roll call to establish quorum
- Motion to adjourn after returning to open session
The Board entered into executive session to interview and discuss candidates for the vacant Election District 3 seat. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for District 3 candidate interviews (5-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This is a special meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education. The board will enter executive session to interview candidates for the vacant Election District 3 seat, then return to open session and adjourn.
- Motion to enter executive session to interview candidates for the vacant OKCPS Board of Education Election District 3 seat
- The vacancy is for the position representing Election District 3 on the school board
- Candidates submitted resumes and applications and will be interviewed in closed session
- Motion to adjourn following the return to open session
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes approval of encumbrances totaling $3,679,146.21 from various funds and approval of minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed; the academics, elementary, and secondary school sub-categories have no items.
- Approve encumbrances for $3,679,146.21 from General, Building, Federal, SNS, Insurance, Sinking & Bond funds
- Approve minutes of the June 6, 2022 regular board meeting
- Adopt the meeting agenda
- Approve all consent agenda items including Human Resources, IT, and Operations sub-categories (no specific items detailed)
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda covering multiple district categories. This included the approval of the FY22 Encumbrance List for various supplies, construction services, and technology software.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the June 6, 2022, Regular Meeting (5-0)
- Approved FY22 Encumbrance List including $897,807.47 for Imagenet Consulting LLC
- Approved $31,848.00 encumbrance for Trafera, LLC
- Approved $32,654.25 encumbrance for Durante Construction Inc
- Corrected Personnel Report name from David Kelly to Kelly Davis (5-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education--CANCELLED
This special meeting of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda would have included an executive session to interview candidates for the vacant Election District 3 seat and a possible appointment vote in open session.
- Planned executive session to interview candidates for vacant OKCPS BOE Election District 3 seat
- Planned open session discussion and possible action on appointment to that seat
- Meeting cancelled; no decisions were made
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to adopt resolutions honoring three individuals: retiring Board Member Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs, National PTA President Anna King, and retiring Chief Communications Officer Beth Harrison. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call, pledge, and agenda adoption. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled.
- Resolution honoring outgoing Board Member Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs for six years of service
- Resolution honoring National PTA President Anna King, an OKCPS alumnus
- Resolution honoring retiring Chief Communications Officer Beth Harrison
- Motion to adopt the agenda (standard procedural item)
The Board accepted the resignation of District 3 Board Member Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs and approved a timeline to fill the vacancy. Additionally, the Board approved a feeder pattern adjustment moving 4th grade from Rogers Elementary to Spencer Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Accepted resignation of Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs as District 3 Board Member (7-0)
- Approved timeline and procedure to appoint a replacement for District 3 seat (7-0)
- Approved moving 4th grade from Rogers Elementary to Spencer Elementary for 2022-2023 (7-0)
- Approved reconfiguration and renaming of Rogers Elementary to Rogers Middle School (7-0)
- Approved track surface and field turf replacement at Taft Stadium (7-0)
- Adopted resolutions honoring Anna King, Beth Harrison, and Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs (7-0)
- Ratified purchases for football throwing machines, softball visors, and color guard equipment (7-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting. The agenda includes a discussion on the upcoming November 2022 bond election, financial updates, and approval of a consent agenda covering multiple categories. Public comments are limited to agenda-related topics and require advance sign-up.
- Discussion of the November 2022 bond election
- Ratification of $15,208.67 purchase and installation of instrument cabinets at Taft Middle School
- Approval of consent agenda items across academics, financial services, human resources, and operations
- School activity fund and treasury reports as of March 30, 2022
- Superintendent's update on federal stimulus funds, staffing, summer learning, and enrollment
The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, financial services, and school operations. Key actions included approving athletic field projects and ratifying various equipment and uniform purchases for secondary schools.
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
- Approved Belle Isle Enterprise 7th and 8th Grade Center Athletic Fields Project (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of instrument cabinets at Taft Middle School (7-0)
- Ratified revised costs for goal posts at Douglass High School (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of high school basketball, cross country, softball, and volleyball uniforms (7-0)
- Ratified locker installation project at Star Spencer Mid-High School (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of football practice uniforms and shoulder pads for Southeast High School (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from April 11 and April 25, 2022 (7-0)
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to receive information and discuss fund balance, the Pathway to Greatness (P2G) update, and bond planning. No board action is requested on these discussion items. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.
- Discussion of Fund Balance
- Pathway to Greatness (P2G) update
- Bond Planning information
The Board of Education held a work session to receive information and reports. No substantive board actions were requested or taken during the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will administer oaths to newly elected members Adrian Anderson (District 5) and re-elected Meg McElhaney (District 7), then elect a vice chair and officers for the 2022-2023 year. Reports include a bond committee update, superintendent's update, and monthly financial reports. No major policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.
- Oath of office for new board members Adrian Anderson (District 5) and Meg McElhaney (District 7)
- Election of vice chairperson for 2022-2023
- Election of officers including board clerk, treasurer, and purchasing agent
- Bond committee report on recent activities
- Monthly school activity fund and treasury reports as of February 2022
The Board of Education reorganized its leadership for 2022-2023 and approved a series of consent agenda items. These included the adoption of elementary English language arts textbooks and several athletic equipment purchases.
- Elected Mark Mann as Vice Chair (6-1)
- Approved 2022-2023 Board officers, including Board Clerk Craig A. Cates (7-0)
- Approved Elementary English Language Arts Non-Newcomer English Language Development Textbooks for 2022/23-2027/28 (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and removal of conduits and outlets in Webster Middle School Dance Room (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of football equipment and uniforms for Belle Isle Enterprise 7th and 8th Grade Center (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of athletic equipment for Star Spencer Mid-High School (7-0)
- Ratified speaker system project at Douglass High School and Star Spencer Mid-High School stadiums (7-0)
- Approved March 7, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will vote on accepting the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report as required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The board will also adopt a resolution honoring outgoing board member Ruth Veales. Reports and presentations include updates on district bonds, the T-Up for OKCPS campaign, school activity fund balances, and treasury reports. The meeting includes time for public comments on agenda-related topics.
- Accept Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report from RSM US, LLP
- Adopt resolution honoring Ruth Veales for 12 years on the board
- Presentation on the T-Up for OKCPS campaign by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
- Bond committee report by co-chairs Mark Mann and Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs
- School activity fund balances report as of January 31, 2022
The Board of Education approved revisions to the student uniform and dress code policy for the 2022-2023 school year and accepted the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report. The Board also passed a resolution honoring Ruth Veales for 12 years of service and approved several athletic equipment purchases via a consent agenda.
- Approved revisions and renaming of Policy F-22 to 'Student Uniforms and Dress Code' (7-1)
- Accepted the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report (8-0)
- Approved renaming of Policy C-04 to 'Bond Oversight and Planning Committee' (8-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring Ruth Veales (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of marching band sound systems for eight high schools (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of dance shoes for 10 district schools (8-0)
- Ratified purchase of high school golf and tennis uniforms (8-0)
- Ratified moisture remediation system project at Star Spencer Mid-High School (8-0)
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a work session and took action on two policies. They adopted revisions to Board Policy F-04 on student school assignment and transfers to comply with new state rules. A proposed revision to rename and update Policy F-22 on student uniforms and dress code was postponed to the March 7 business meeting. Board members also discussed a presentation on Innovative Transformational Schools and a proposed renaming of the Bond Planning and Oversight Committee.
- Adopted revisions to Policy F-04 (Student School Assignment and Transfers)
- Postponed vote on Policy F-22 revisions (Student Uniforms and Dress Code) to March 7, 2022
- Heard presentation on Innovative Transformational Schools partnership with University of Virginia
- Discussed renaming Bond Planning and Oversight Committee to Bond Oversight and Planning Committee
- Unanimously waived information appearance for Policy F-04 revisions
The Board of Education approved revisions to Board Policy F-04 regarding student school assignments and transfers. A proposed update to the student uniform and dress code policy was postponed to a future meeting. Other items were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Waived the information appearance of proposed revisions to Board Policy F-04 (7-0)
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy F-04, Student School Assignment and Transfers (7-0)
- Postponed revisions and renaming of Board Policy F-22, Student Uniforms and Dress Code, to March 7, 2022 (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board adopted its 2022 legislative priorities, including funding and policy goals. Committees reported on bonds, government affairs, and policies. A proposed revision to the student dress code policy was presented for first reading only. Financial and treasury reports were received as information.
- Adoption of 2022 Legislative Agenda for Oklahoma Legislature
- Proposed revision and renaming of Board Policy F-22, Student Uniforms to Student Dress Code and Uniforms (first reading, no action)
- Bond Committee report on recent activities
- Government Affairs Committee report
- Financial Services Update for December 2021
The Board of Education approved the district's 2022 Legislative Agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda. The consent agenda included several athletic facility and equipment purchases. A proposed revision to the Bond Oversight and Planning Committee policy was postponed to March 7, 2022.
- Approved 2022 Legislative Agenda (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (7-0)
- Approved John Marshall Enterprise Middle School softball and baseball field construction contract with Durante Construction, Inc. (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of high school football uniforms (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of middle and high school track equipment (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of backstop padding for Capitol Hill High School (7-0)
- Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 meeting (7-0)
- Postponed revision of Board Policy C-04 to March 7, 2022 (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education is meeting to conduct business, including appointing members to the Bond Planning and Oversight Committee and considering a waiver of the first reading for revisions to student school assignment and transfer policy. The board will also receive reports on school activity funds, treasury, and financial services, and hear a superintendent's update on COVID-19, attendance, and federal stimulus funds.
- Appointment of 26 individuals to the Bond Planning and Oversight Committee, including board members and community representatives
- Proposal to waive the information appearance of revisions to Board Policy F-04 (Student School Assignment and Transfers)
- School Activity Fund balances report as of November 30, 2021 (Period 05, FY2022)
- Treasury update including cash balances, investments, and collateralized cash as of November 30, 2021
- Financial Services report for Period 05, FY2022, presented by CFO Shannon Meeks
The Board of Education approved revisions to Board Policy F-04 regarding student school assignments and transfers. Members also appointed 26 individuals to the Bond Planning and Oversight Committee and ratified multiple purchases for school athletics and equipment via a consent agenda.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-04, Student School Assignment and Transfers (7-0)
- Waived the information appearance of proposed revisions to Board Policy F-04 (7-0)
- Appointed 26 individuals to the Bond Planning and Oversight Committee (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of parade banners for 17 schools (7-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of dance mirrors at Taft 5th Grade Center at Linwood (7-0)
- Ratified purchase of track equipment for Belle Isle Enterprise 7th and 8th Grade Center (7-0)
- Ratified various athletic equipment and uniform purchases for high schools and middle schools (7-0)