Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the sale of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A, including setting maturity dates, appointing bond counsel and financial advisor, and approving the preliminary official statement. The board will also hear reports on operations, school activity funds, treasury, and financial services for October 2023. Public comments are limited to agenda items, with sign-up required before the meeting.

• Adopt a resolution fixing the amount, sale terms, and professional services for Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A
• Receive Operations Committee report from board chair Mark Mann
• Review School Activity Fund balances as of October 31, 2023 (Period 04, FY2024)
• Review Treasury and Financial Services reports for October 2023
• Superintendent Sean McDaniel provides update on bond and school report cards

The Board of Education approved the issuance of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A, and adopted student academic calendars for 2024-2026. Additionally, the Board approved grade reconfigurations for Rogers Middle School and Star Spencer High School for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A (7-0)
• Appointed Chris Harrison to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Student Academic Calendars (7-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of Rogers Middle School to grades 5th-8th for 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of Star Spencer Mid-High School to Star Spencer High School (grades 9th-12th) for 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 6, November 13, and November 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 Encumbrances and Personnel Report ending November 27, 2023 (7-0)

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and vote on four charter school applications, with a state-law deadline of December 1, 2023. The board voted to reject three applications: Legacy Learning, Inc. DBA P3 Montessori, RISE Steam Academy, and Willard C. Pitts Academy. A motion to reject the Oklahoma Montessori Initiative charter application failed, meaning that application was not denied. The meeting included roll call, discussion, and adjournment.

• Oklahoma Montessori Initiative (pre-K–4th grade, focusing on Districts 1 and 2): motion to reject failed (4 ayes, 4 nays).
• Legacy Learning, Inc. DBA P3 Montessori (ages 3–5, 73111 zip code): motion to reject carried (6–2).
• RISE Steam Academy (pre-K–4th grade, STEAM focus, northeast side): motion to reject carried (5–3).
• Willard C. Pitts Academy (5th–8th grade, northeast side): motion to reject carried (6–2).

The Board of Education approved the Oklahoma Montessori Initiative Charter School application. The Board denied charter school applications for Legacy Learning, Inc. (DBA P3 Montessori), RISE Steam Academy, and Willard C. Pitts Academy.

• Approved Oklahoma Montessori Initiative Charter School application (6-2)
• Denied Legacy Learning, Inc., DBA P3 Montessori Charter School application (6-2)
• Denied RISE Steam Academy Charter School application (5-3)
• Denied Willard C. Pitts Academy, Inc. Charter School application (6-2)

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

This is a special work session of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. The board will discuss and may take action on engaging the Council of Great City Schools for student-focused outcome governance training. The meeting also includes procedural call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on student focused outcome governance training through the Council of Great City Schools

The Board of Education voted to engage in student focused outcome governance training provided by the Council of Great City Schools. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved engagement in student focused outcome governance training through the Council of Great City Schools (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education will vote on adopting a unifying statement to be read at the start of every meeting. They will also discuss four charter school applications (no action now) and receive reports on finances, dropout rates, and college remediation. The board already approved the 2024 regular meeting schedule.

• Vote on adopting a unifying statement for board meetings
• Discussion of four charter school applications (information only)
• Approved 2024 regular meeting dates, times, and locations
• Received School Activity Fund update as of Sept. 30, 2023
• Presented 2021-2022 dropout report and college remediation rates

The Board of Education approved the 2024 regular meeting schedule and a comprehensive consent agenda including personnel reports and encumbrances. The Board voted to indefinitely postpone action on a potential unifying statement. Several district reports were presented for information only.

• Approved 2024 regular meeting dates, times, and locations (7-0)
• Postponed action on a unifying statement indefinitely (7-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved nominee for Oklahoma Public School Investment Interlocal Cooperative Board of Directors (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 Encumbrances (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending November 2, 2023 (7-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board adopted a resolution recognizing Pat and Ray Potts for their decades of philanthropic service to Oklahoma City Public Schools and education. The superintendent provided updates on the 2022 bond program, first-quarter operations, and ESSER funds. Committee reports and a public comment period were also held.

• Adopted resolution honoring Pat and Ray Potts for contributions to OKCPS and education
• Superintendent's update on 2022 Bond and ESSER funds
• Public comments period for agenda-related topics
• Operations Committee report presented by Chair Mark Mann
• Policies Committee report presented by Vice Chair Lori Bowman

The Board approved the sale of the Dewey Building and property at 3500 N. Lindsay to the City of Oklahoma City for $350,000. Members also authorized the 2024 primary and general elections and updated bond policy language. A vote on a unifying statement was postponed to November 6, 2023.

• Approved sale of Dewey Building at 3500 N. Lindsay to City of Oklahoma City for $350,000 (6-2)
• Authorized 2024 Board of Education Primary and General Elections (8-0)
• Deleted Board Policy C-04 and adopted Bond Policies D-13, D-14, and D-15 (8-0)
• Postponed vote on unifying statement to November 6, 2023 (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Pat and Ray Potts (8-0)
• Approved Medicaid Participation Agreement with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Public Consulting Group, LLC (8-0)
• Approved Classen SAS High School Northeast Tennis Booster Club as a sanctioned organization (8-0)
• Approved annual OK Dept of Career Technology Education contract for 2023-2024 (8-0)

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

This is a special work session of the OKCPS Board of Education. The board will hear a presentation and discussion on workforce development from representatives of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. No board action will be taken on this item; the meeting also includes procedural call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Presentation and discussion on workforce development by Greater Oklahoma City Chamber (information only, no action)

The Board of Education held a work session featuring a presentation from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board will consider approving an agreement with the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority to find a redeveloper for the district property at 900 N. Klein. It will also vote on revisions to board policy B-07 on agenda dissemination and deletion of duplicative policies C-17 and C-18. Additionally, the board will hear the superintendent's update on back-to-school, ESSER, and bond projects, and receive financial reports on school activity funds and treasury balances.

• Agreement for joint redevelopment and disposition of 900 N. Klein with Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority
• Revisions to Board Policy B-07, Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
• Deletion of duplicative policies C-17 and C-18 on facilities inspection and capitalization
• School Activity Fund balances report as of July 31, 2023
• Treasury update including cash balances and investments

The Board of Education approved several 2023-2026 Enterprise School contracts and a joint redevelopment agreement for property at 900 N. Klein. Other actions included authorizing the lease of Shidler Elementary Gymnasium to Faithworks and updating board policies regarding agenda dissemination.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy B-07 regarding agenda preparation (8-0)
• Approved deletion of duplicative Board Policies C-17 and C-18 (8-0)
• Approved joint redevelopment and disposition of 900 N. Klein with OKC Redevelopment Authority (8-0)
• Authorized lease of Shidler Elementary Gymnasium to Faithworks (8-0)
• Approved 2023-2026 Enterprise School contracts for Nichols Hills Elementary, Belle Isle, John Marshall Middle, and John Marshall High (8-0)
• Approved academic transcription options for Metro Technology Centers students (8-0)
• Approved nominees for Oklahoma Public School Investment Interlocal Cooperative Board of Directors (8-0)
• Approved FY 2024 General, Building, and Sinking Fund Levies (8-0)

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

This is a special work session of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. The board will participate in a four-hour facilitated workgroup focused on developing a 10-year vision for the district. No votes or actions will be taken; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Four-hour workgroup on the OKCPS Board's 10-Year Vision facilitated by Daniel Billingsley, Ph.D. of MissionKarisma
• Meeting held at Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City
• No board action requested; information and discussion only

The Board of Education conducted a work session facilitated by Dr. Daniel Billingsley regarding the district's 10-year vision. No substantive actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

This regular business meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education includes procedural items (call to order, agenda adoption, public comments), reports from the superintendent and committees, and informational briefings on treasury and school activity fund balances. No action is taken on the information agenda items regarding future revisions to Board Policy B-07 (agenda preparation) and deletion of duplicate policies C-17 and C-18; these are for first reading only. The consent agenda covers routine approvals across all categories, but specific items are not listed.

• Information item: future revision of Board Policy B-07 on agenda preparation and dissemination
• Information item: future deletion of duplicate policies C-17 and C-18 on facility inspection and capitalization
• Superintendent's update includes 2022 Bond Update, Week 1 update, and spring testing update
• Consent agenda for all categories (Academics, Elementary, Secondary, Board/Legal, Financial, HR, IT, Operations) — no individual items detailed
• School Activity Fund report as of June 30, 2023 (Period 12, FY2023) provided for information

The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, financial services, and human resources. Key actions included the approval of the District Gifted and Talented Education Local Advisory Committee and various personnel hires.

• Approved the District Gifted and Talented Education Local Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 17 and July 31, 2023 meetings (8-0)
• Approved FY 2023 and FY 2024 PO Encumbrances (8-0)
• Approved transfer of Shidler Elementary School Activity Funds to Adelaide Lee Elementary School (8-0)
• Approved new School Activity Fund subaccounts (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending August 16, 2023 (8-0)

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

The OKCPS Board of Education holds a special work session to discuss three topics: Board subcommittee structure and goals, workforce development initiatives, and management of historic District buildings. The board also considers a motion to enter executive session for a confidential legal discussion regarding a pending claim. The meeting includes no voting on policy items; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of OKPCS Board of Education sub-committee structure and goals
• Discussion of workforce development initiatives and current workforce needs in the Greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
• Discussion of facilities management for historic District buildings and the process of taking them offline
• Motion to enter executive session for confidential legal communication concerning a pending claim (carried unanimously)

The Board conducted a work session to discuss committee structures, workforce development initiatives, and the management of historic buildings. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss a pending claim (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board voted to approve the Harding Independence Charter District application to operate Harding Independence Charter Elementary and authorized the superintendent and legal counsel to finalize contract revisions. It also approved adding IB World Religions SL-I and SL-II courses to the 2023–2024 high school catalog at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast. Procedural items included roll call, public comments, and reports on school activity funds and treasury.

• Approved Harding Independence Charter District, Inc., application for operation of Harding Independence Charter Elementary
• Approved IB World Religions SL-I and IB World Religions SL-II for Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast
• Received School Activity Fund balance report as of May 31, 2023 (Period 11, FY2023) – no action
• Received Treasury reports as of May 31, 2023 – no action
• Public comments period for agenda-related topics

The Board of Education approved the operation of Harding Independence Charter Elementary and added two IB World Religions courses to the high school catalog. A comprehensive consent agenda was also passed, covering various financial, legal, and academic items.

• Approved Harding Independence Charter District, Inc. application for Harding Independence Charter Elementary (6-0)
• Approved addition of IB World Religions SL-I and IB World Religions SL-II courses at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast (6-0)
• Approved electrical contract for lighting at District Athletic Fields awarded to KB Electric, LLC (6-0)
• Approved agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Inc. for FY 2024 (6-0)
• Approved FY23 and FY24 encumbrance lists (6-0)
• Approved all school activity fund subaccounts and fund-raising activities (6-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to sign Board-approved documents (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to continue financial institutions' services (6-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

At its June 26 regular business meeting, the OKCPS Board of Education adopted the agenda and heard a presentation on Harding Independence Charter District's application to operate an elementary school (no action taken; future board action expected). The board then approved the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes from three prior meetings, encumbrances totaling $3,844,849.70, and the Fiscal Year 2024 budget based on revenue projections of $838,639,000.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 budget of $838,639,000 based on revenue projections
• Approval of encumbrances totaling $3,844,849.70
• Information item (no action): Harding Independence Charter District application to operate a charter elementary school
• Approval of minutes from May 30, June 5, and June 12 board meetings

The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget based on revenue projections. The board also approved a comprehensive personnel report including new hires and numerous staff separations. All items on the consent agenda were passed.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending June 15, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 Encumbrances (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 30, June 5, and June 12, 2023 meetings (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)

Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting. The Board voted to enter into an executive session regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent.

• Motion to enter Executive Session for discussion of Superintendent evaluation

The Board of Education entered into an executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent. No actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for Superintendent evaluation (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education voted to close Shidler Elementary School effective the 2023-2024 school year and authorized the superintendent to proceed with purchasing real property for a new Capitol Hill/Wheeler Middle School using 2022 and 2007 bond funds. The board also received informational reports on school activity fund balances, treasury cash, and financial services as of April 30, 2023.

• Approved closing Shidler Elementary (1415 South Byers, Oklahoma City) for 2023-2024
• Authorized superintendent to purchase real property for Capitol Hill/Wheeler Middle School using bond funds
• Received School Activity Fund Balance report as of April 30, 2023
• Received Treasury Update (cash balances, banking investments, collateralized cash) as of April 30, 2023
• Received Financial Services Update for period 10 of FY2023

The Board of Education voted to close Shidler Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Other key actions included authorizing a property purchase for Capitol Hill/Wheeler Middle School and selling a parking area to Schwab Meats.

• Approved closing Shidler Elementary School effective 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to purchase real property for Capitol Hill/Wheeler Middle School (6-0)
• Approved sale of parking area between 7th and 8th along North Klein to Schwab Meats for $315,000 (6-0)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 Encumbrance List (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 Audit Contract with RSM US, LLP (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending May 25, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 List of Adjunct Teachers (6-0)

Special Board Meeting - Due Process Hearing

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special due-process hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate probationary teacher Stephen Gainor. After an executive session, the board voted unanimously to approve findings of fact and conclusions of law, ending Gainor's employment effective May 30, 2023.

• The board conducted a hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate probationary teacher Stephen Gainor.
• The board convened in executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss the termination.
• The board voted 7-0 to approve Findings of Fact 1–49 and Conclusions of Law, terminating Mr. Gainor's employment effective May 30, 2023.

The Board conducted a due process hearing regarding the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate probationary teacher Stephen Gainor following a February 16, 2023, incident with a student. Mr. Gainor did not attend the hearing or submit evidence. The Board entered executive session to discuss the recommendation, but the provided minutes end before a final vote on termination was recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss the termination of Stephen Gainor (7-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board of Education voted to set a hearing date of May 30, 2023 for the superintendent's recommendation to terminate certified probationary teacher Stephen Gainor. The board also received reports on school activity fund balances, treasury, financial services, and dropout and college remediation rates for 2020-2021. No action was taken on the termination recommendation itself at this meeting.

• Set hearing for termination of teacher Stephen Gainor on May 30, 2023 at Clara Luper Center
• School Activity Fund Update as of March 31, 2023 (report)
• Treasury Update as of March 31, 2023 (report)
• Financial Services Update as of March 31, 2023 (report)
• Dropout Report and College Remediation Rates for 2020-2021 (report)

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering academic textbooks, personnel reports, and financial encumbrances. Additionally, the Board scheduled a hearing for the recommended termination of a probationary teacher.

• Scheduled termination hearing for teacher Stephen Gainor for May 30, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Secondary English Language Arts, Secondary Non-Newcomer English Language Development, and World Language textbooks for 2023/24 through 2028/29 (8-0)
• Approved FY23 Encumbrance List (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ending May 1, 2023, including new hires and separations (8-0)
• Approved minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Board will reorganize by electing a Vice Chairperson and other officers for the 2023-2024 term and administering the oath of office to newly elected District 6 member Juan Lecona. No substantive policy or budget actions are on the agenda; the rest of the meeting consists of procedural items, public comments, and informational reports.

• Administer oath of office to new Board member Juan Lecona (District 6) for a four-year term ending in 2027
• Elect Lori Bowman as Vice Chairperson for a one-year term
• Approve Craig A. Cates as Board Clerk and Minutes Clerk; Jessica Sherrill and Hayley Jones as Deputy Board Clerks; Shannon Meeks as Encumbrance Clerk; Mark Waldrip as Treasurer; Angela Smith and Ann Harper as Assistant Treasurers; Kathy Padilla as Designated Purchasing Agent
• Receive informational reports on School Activity Fund balances (as of Feb 28, 2023) and Treasury reports (as of Feb 28, 2023)
• Public comments period for agenda-related topics only

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership and approved several policy revisions. The board also authorized property leases and approved architect contracts for school renovations.

• Elected Lori Bowman as Vice Chairperson (8-0)
• Appointed Board officers including Craig A. Cates as Board Clerk (8-0)
• Designated May 3, 2023, as Clara Luper Day (8-0)
• Approved revision of Board Policy F-04 regarding Student School Assignments and Transfers (8-0)
• Approved consolidation of drug and alcohol policies into Policy G-37 (8-0)
• Approved architect and engineering contracts for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School renovations (8-0)
• Authorized leasing District property to a non-competing private school (8-0)
• Authorized a new two-year lease for District property at Oakridge (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The OKCPS Board will vote on accepting the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report and has adopted a resolution honoring board member Gloria Torres, who is stepping down after service since 2014. The meeting includes public comments, a superintendent's update, and reports on school activity funds and district finances. A first reading of proposed revisions to student assignment and transfer policy (F-04) was presented for future action.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report from RSM US, LLP
• Adoption of resolution honoring outgoing board member Gloria Torres
• First reading of proposed revision to OKCPS Board Policy F-04 (Student School Assignments and Transfers)
• School Activity Fund balance report as of January 31, 2023
• Financial Services and Treasury updates for period ending January 31, 2023

The Board of Education accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report and approved revisions to the Bond Oversight and Planning Committee policy. The board also approved a personnel report and various financial encumbrances via a consent agenda.

• Accepted Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report (8-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy C-04: Bond Oversight and Planning Committee and renamed it to Bond Elections (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Gloria Torres (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items including FY23 Encumbrance List and Personnel Report (8-0)
• Approved minutes from February 13 and February 27, 2023 meetings (8-0)
• Approved one new School Activity Fund Subaccount (8-0)

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

This is a work session of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, with no votes scheduled. The board will receive information and discuss the district's Gifted and Talented Programs and Innovative Transformation (I.T.) Schools. No action will be taken on these items.

• Presentation and discussion on OKCPS Gifted and Talented Programs (information only, no action)
• Presentation and discussion on OKCPS Innovative Transformation (I.T.) Schools (information only, no action)

The Board of Education met for a work session to receive presentations on district programs. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The board adopted the agenda, entered executive session to discuss confidential student transfer denial appeals for two students, then voted in open session to uphold the denials. The meeting also included public comments, a superintendent's update on district operations and the 2022 bond, and reports from the Budget & Finance, Operations, and Policies committees.

• Entered executive session to discuss appeals of transfer denials for Students A and B under FERPA
• Voted to uphold denial of inter-district transfer appeals for Students A and B
• Received Superintendent's report covering celebrations, federal stimulus, legislative session, and 2022 Bond update
• Budget & Finance, Operations, and Policies committee reports presented
• School Activity Fund balances report provided

The Board of Education approved the course catalogs for middle and high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the Board approved a reconfiguration of Rogers Middle School and Star Spencer Middle School and upheld two student transfer denials.

• Approved 2023-2024 Middle and High School Course Catalogs
• Upheld denial of student transfer appeals for Students A and B
• Approved reconfiguration of Rogers Middle School to grades 5th, 6th, and 7th (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved reconfiguration of Star Spencer Middle School to grade 8 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved FY23 Encumbrance List (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Personnel Report ending February 2, 2023 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2023 meeting (via Consent Agenda)

Special (Work Session) Mtg. * * CANCELLED * *

This special work session of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, scheduled for January 30, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda had included presentations and discussions on gifted and talented programs and Innovative Transformation schools, but no action was to be taken.

Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board will hold a regular business meeting with procedural items, public comments, and an award presentation. The board will receive updates from the superintendent on district operations, bond summary, and federal stimulus, plus reports on school activity funds, treasury, and financial services. The key information item is a presentation on the 2023-2024 academic planning guides for middle and high schools, but no action will be taken on it at this meeting.

• Presentation on the School Year 2023-2024 OKCPS Middle and High Schools Academic Planning Guides
• Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Outstanding Program Award presented to OKCPS Foundation for ReadOKC literacy program
• Superintendent's update including 2022 Bond summary and federal stimulus funding update
• School Activity Fund, Treasury, and Financial Services reports as of November 30, 2022 (Period 05, FY2023)
• Recognition of OKCPS Board Members for Oklahoma School Board Members' Recognition Month

The Board of Education approved the issuance of $126 million in Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds and awarded the sale to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC. The Board also approved construction management and architect/engineering contracts for multiple school bond projects. Additionally, a contract for the Taft Stadium turf and track replacement was awarded to Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc.

• Approved issuance of $126 million in Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A (8-0)
• Awarded sale of Series 2023A Bonds to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC at a net interest cost of 2.659321% (8-0)
• Approved Construction Management Contracts for bond projects at 16 school sites (8-0)
• Approved Architect & Engineering Contracts for bond projects at 16 school sites (8-0)
• Awarded Taft Stadium Turf and Track Replacement contract to Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved FY23 Encumbrance List (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2022, Regular Meeting (8-0)