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Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2022

25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Spec. Board Meeting-Hearing **CANCELLED**

Board scheduled to consider termination of support employee Chris Mitchem (meeting 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.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022

Spec. Board Meeting-Hearing **CANCELLED**

OKCPS special board meeting cancelled; termination hearing not held

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.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board to consider bond resolution for Series 2023A

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A

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.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

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

Board discusses Special Education programs in work session

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board of Education holds work session on special education

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.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board considers reducing administrative fee for Western Village Academy charter school

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves new election district boundaries and 2023 election

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.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board receives presentation on decennial redistricting plan

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board reviews decennial redistricting plan

The Board received a presentation on the 2022 OKCPS Decennial Redistricting Plan. No formal actions were taken on the plan during this meeting.

Mon Oct 3, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board approves KIPP OKC charter fee reduction from 3% to 1%

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board rescinds demolition of district building at 900 N. Klein

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.

Mon Sep 19, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board approved reducing John W. Rex charter school admin fee from 3% to 1%

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.

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✓ Decided: Board reduces administrative fee for John W. Rex Charter Elementary School

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.

Mon Aug 29, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board creates citizens oversight committee for potential bond funds

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves charter school resolution and $800,000 NWEA contract

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.

Mon Aug 15, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board authorizes $955M bond election for school upgrades and buses

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.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes bond election for school facilities and transportation

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.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board delegates authority for STEM education funding and discusses policy revisions

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves STEM funding and updates student transfer and virtual instruction policies

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%.

Mon Jul 18, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

New board member sworn in for District 3 seat

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves consent agenda and swears in new member Cary Pirrong

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.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS Board authorizes 2022 bond process, hires principal, fills board vacancy

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.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints District 3 member and authorizes 2022 bond process

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.

Thu Jul 7, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS board to interview candidates for vacant District 3 seat

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board of Education interviews candidates for District 3 vacancy

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.

Wed Jun 29, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board to interview candidates for vacant District 3 seat

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.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS board approves $3.68M encumbrances and consent agenda

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves consent agenda and FY22 encumbrances

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.

Wed Jun 22, 2022

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education--CANCELLED

OKCPS special meeting to fill vacant board seat 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.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board honors outgoing member Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs and other leaders

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.

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✓ Decided: Board accepts resignation of Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs and adjusts school feeder pattern

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.

Mon May 9, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS board to discuss Nov. 2022 bond election, approve consent items

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves consent agenda including school athletic projects

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.

Mon Apr 25, 2022

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

OKCPS board discusses fund balance, P2G, bond planning

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board of Education holds work session on budget and planning

The Board of Education held a work session to receive information and reports. No substantive board actions were requested or taken during the meeting.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS board swears in new members, reorganizes leadership

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board elects Mark Mann as Vice Chairperson

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.

Mon Mar 7, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS board to accept FY2021 audit report and honor retiring board member

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board updates student dress code and approves FY2021 audit

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.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

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

Board adopts revised student assignment policy, postpones dress code vote

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board adopts revisions to student school assignment and transfer policy

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.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

OKCPS Board adopts 2022 Legislative Agenda for state session

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.

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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board adopts 2022 Legislative Agenda

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.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

Board appoints Bond Planning and Oversight Committee members

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves revisions to student school assignment and transfer policy

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.