Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board will hear reports on Student Outcomes Focused Governance, committee activities, and a financial update as of October 31, 2024. A presentation on middle and high school course catalogs for 2025-2026 will be given for future board action. No votes on substantive items are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Superintendent's update on district operations including celebrations and reminders
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) update with implementation timeline
- Chair's report on board sub-committees
- Financial Services update as of October 31, 2024 (Period 04, FY2025) – no action requested
- Presentation on 2025-2026 middle and high school course catalogs for future board action
The Board of Education authorized the issuance and sale of two sets of general obligation bonds totaling $31,515,000. The Board also approved a lease for the Horace Mann property and revisions to the Gifted Child Educational Program policy.
- Approved $20,550,000 Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A (7-0)
- Awarded Series 2025A bond sale to Huntington Securities, Inc. at 2.930095% net interest cost (7-0)
- Approved $10,965,000 General Obligation Building Bonds, Taxable Series 2025B (7-0)
- Awarded Series 2025B bond sale to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at 4.317714% net interest cost (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2029 lease of Horace Mann Elementary School to Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-11, Gifted Child Educational Program (7-0)
- Elected Sydney Ward as Encumbrance Clerk (7-0)
- Denied motion to waive information appearance for Policy F-04 revisions (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education will vote on a personnel report including the hiring of Anthony Childers as General Counsel. The board will also receive presentations and discuss the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program and a Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) update. The meeting includes a work session with discussion-only items.
- Action on personnel report: hire Anthony Childers as General Counsel effective 1/2/25
- Presentation and discussion on OKCPS Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) update led by Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk
- Meeting held at Clara Luper Center, 615 N Classen Blvd
The Board of Education approved the personnel report ending November 13, 2024. The action included the hiring of Anthony Childers as General Counsel. The board also held informational discussions regarding the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program and Student Outcomes Focused Governance.
- Approved personnel report including the hire of Anthony Childers as General Counsel (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board will consider and vote on resolutions authorizing the 2025 school board elections (Feb 11 and Apr 1, 2025) for Seats 1, 2, and 8, approving the 2025 regular meeting schedule, and authorizing the sale of General Obligation Building Bonds (Series 2025B). The board will also receive updates from the superintendent, financial services, and committees, and discuss a revision to Policy I-11 on gifted education (first reading only).
- Resolution setting 2025 OKCPS Board of Education primary (Feb 11) and general (Apr 1) elections for Seats 1, 2, and Chairperson
- Approval of calendar year 2025 regular meeting dates, times, and locations
- Resolution to issue General Obligation Building Bonds, Taxable Series 2025B, including sale terms and preliminary official statement
- Financial Services Update as of Sept 30, 2024 (Period 3, FY2025) — report only, no action
- First reading of proposed revision to Board Policy I-11 on Gifted Child Educational Program (no action taken)
The Board of Education authorized the 2025 primary and general elections and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. The Board also adopted resolutions for General Obligation Building Bonds (Series 2025B) and Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds (Series 2025A). Additionally, revisions to policies regarding staff hiring and the moment of silence were approved.
- Authorized 2025 Board of Education Primary & General Elections (8-0)
- Approved 2025 regular meeting dates, times, and locations (8-0)
- Adopted resolution for General Obligation Building Bonds, Taxable Series 2025B (8-0)
- Adopted resolution for Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A (8-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-25, Moment of Silence (8-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy G-06, Staff Hiring (8-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items across all categories (8-0)
- Approved FY25 Encumbrances, School Activity Fund Report, and Treasury Reports (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will hear informational presentations on final plans and specifications for three 2022 bond projects: Belle Isle Enterprise High School, NW Classen High School, and Douglass High School softball field. Action may be taken on the Student Outcome Focused Governance implementation timeline and a lease agreement with Sunbeam Family Services.
- Information agenda: Belle Isle Enterprise High School project plans (Timberlake Construction)
- Information agenda: NW Classen High School project plans (Lippert Brothers Construction)
- Information agenda: Douglass High School softball field project plans (Willowbrook Construction)
- Action: Consider approving Student Outcome Focused Governance Implementation Timeline (passed unanimously)
- Action: Consider approving lease agreement for Sunbeam Family Services (passed unanimously)
The Board of Education approved a charter contract for the Oklahoma Montessori Initiative Public School and renamed the reading sufficiency policy to the Strong Readers Act Policy. The Board also approved a lease agreement for Sunbeam Family Services and a governance implementation timeline. Several 2022 Bond projects were presented for future action.
- Approved charter contract for Oklahoma Montessori Initiative Public School (7-0)
- Approved renaming and revision of Board Policy I-27 to Strong Readers Act Policy (7-0)
- Approved lease agreement for Sunbeam Family Services (7-0)
- Approved Student Outcome Focused Governance Implementation Timeline (7-0)
- Approved Medicaid Participation Agreement with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Public Consulting Group, LLC (7-0)
- Approved GEAR UP OKC Grant Amendment 6 with University of Oklahoma (7-0)
- Approved FY25 Encumbrances and two new School Activity Fund subaccounts (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending October 14, 2024 (7-0)
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education will hold a work session featuring a presentation and discussion on workforce development. District staff will present the OKCPS Workforce Strategic Plan and lead board discussion. The meeting includes procedural items for roll call, call to order, and adjournment.
- Presentation and discussion on workforce development strategic plan
- No other substantive agenda items; meeting is primarily a work session
The Board of Education held a work session featuring a presentation and discussion on workforce development. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will consider a resolution honoring Reverend Doctor J. A. Reed, Jr., hear a superintendent's update and a financial services report, and receive presentations on the Kaiser Elementary and Taft Middle School projects funded by the 2022 Building the Future Bond. No action will be taken on the project presentations at this meeting; future board action is expected in October and December.
- Resolution honoring Reverend Doctor J. A. Reed, Jr. (adopted)
- Presentation on final plans for Kaiser Elementary School project (2022 bond)
- Presentation on civil, foundational, and structural plans for Taft Middle School project (2022 bond)
- Financial Services Update from Chief Operating Officer Scott Randall
- Public comment sign-up window changed to 4:30–5:00 p.m. before the meeting
The Board of Education unanimously approved a wide range of consent agenda items covering academics, financial services, and human resources. A resolution honoring Reverend Doctor J. A. Reed, Jr. was adopted. One item regarding a Medicaid Participation Agreement was postponed indefinitely.
- Adopted resolution honoring Reverend Doctor J. A. Reed, Jr. (8-0)
- Approved all remaining Consent Agenda items (8-0)
- Postponed Medicaid Participation Agreement with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Public Consulting Group, LLC to an indefinite date (8-0)
- Approved OKCPS Before and After-School Programs for FY 2024-2025 (8-0)
- Approved statutory waiver/exemption for Library Media Specialist certification at three schools (8-0)
- Approved academic transcription options for students at Metro Technology Centers for 2024-2025 (8-0)
- Approved FY24 and FY25 encumbrances (8-0)
- Approved General, Building, and Sinking Fund Levies for FY 2025 (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board will consider approving the 2024-2025 Teacher Empowerment Program, which leverages $21 million from the state lottery trust fund to allow teachers to increase pay without moving into administration. The board will also vote on a charter contract with RISE STEAM Academy and a waterline relocation agreement with Nichols Hills for the new Belle Isle Enterprise High School. An information-only presentation on Taft Middle School project plans and bids will be given.
- 2024-2025 Teacher Empowerment Program with $21 million from Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund
- Charter contract with RISE STEAM Academy charter school
- Waterline 11 Relocation Agreement with City of Nichols Hills for Belle Isle Enterprise High School
- Presentation on Taft Middle School project (Civil, Foundational, & Structural Plans) with future action at September meeting
- Consent agenda covering Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, and other departments
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 Teacher Empowerment Program and a charter contract for RISE STEAM Academy. Members also approved a waterline relocation agreement with the City of Nichols Hills and a charter renewal for KIPP OKC. A consent agenda covering personnel, financial reports, and previous meeting minutes was passed.
- Approved School Year 2024-2025 OKCPS Teacher Empowerment Program (8-0)
- Approved Waterline 11 Relocation Agreement with the City of Nichols Hills (8-0)
- Approved charter contract with RISE STEAM Academy charter school (8-0)
- Approved charter contract renewal with KIPP OKC Charter School (8-0)
- Approved FY24 and FY25 Encumbrances (8-0)
- Approved School Activity Fund and Treasury Reports (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending August 8, 2024 (8-0)
- Approved minutes from July 15 and August 7, 2024 meetings (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education holds a special work session to receive a presentation and discussion from senior staff on NWEA Insights and Student Outcomes Governance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Presentation by Jason Galloway, OKCPS Senior Executive Director of Support and Accountability, on NWEA Insights with Student Outcomes Governance
- Meeting is a work session only, no formal action taken
- Held at Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Boulevard
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring a presentation on NWEA Insights with Student Outcomes Governance. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This regular business meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education includes procedural items, public comments, and reports from the superintendent and finance staff. The board will also receive informational presentations on naming the new North Regional Stadium and on three major construction projects funded by the 2022 Building the Future Bond: Belle Isle Enterprise High School, Webster Middle School, and Douglass High School. No votes are expected on these items at this meeting; action is anticipated at future meetings.
- Presentation on naming the new North Regional Stadium (future board action)
- Presentation on civil plans and advertisement for bids for Belle Isle Enterprise High School, with Timberlake Construction
- Presentation on final plans and advertisement for bids for Webster Middle School, with Dowell-Pontikos Construction
- Presentation on final plans and advertisement for bids for Douglass High School, with Willowbrook Construction
- School Activity Fund and Treasury Reports as of May 31, 2024 (informational only)
The Board of Education approved revisions to policies regarding student school assignments, transfers, and social media guidelines. The Board also authorized a list of approved electronic communication platforms for staff use and elected new encumbrance clerks.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-04, Student School Assignment and Transfers (8-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy E-07, Social Media Guidelines (8-0)
- Approved use of electronic communication platforms including Google Workspace, Infinite Campus, Canvas, Remind, Hudl, RankOne, GroupMe, Talking Points, and ClassDojo (8-0)
- Elected Scott Randall as Encumbrance Clerk and Angela Smith as Deputy Encumbrance Clerk (8-0)
- Approved FY25 agreement with The Center for Education Law for basic legal services (8-0)
- Approved additional courses for 2024-2025 middle and high schools (8-0)
- Approved FY24 and current FY25 encumbrances (8-0)
- Authorized Superintendent to sign Board-approved documents (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Board is meeting for a regular business session. No votes are scheduled on the main agenda items, which are information-only presentations on final plans for the John Marshall, Star Spencer, and U.S. Grant high school projects from the 2022 bond. The Board will also receive information on additional courses for the 2024-2025 school year, and will elect officers.
- Presentation on John Marshall Enterprise Middle School project with Lingo Construction
- Presentation on Star Spencer High School Flex Space project with QUAD Construction
- Presentation on U.S. Grant High School project with Crossland Construction
- Information on additional course proposals for SY2024-2025 middle and high schools
- Election of board officers
The Board of Education unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget based on revenue projections. Members also elected new deputy clerks and an assistant treasurer and approved a series of consent agenda items including charter school lease addendums.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget based on appropriations projections (7-0)
- Elected Deisy Escalera as Deputy Board Clerk and Deputy Minutes Clerk, Scott Randall as Deputy Encumbrance Clerk, and Angela Smith as Assistant Treasurer (7-0)
- Approved sales order and agreement with NWEA for FY 2025 universal screening assessment (7-0)
- Approved charter school contract addendum for Harding Independence Charter School District, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved charter school lease addendum for Harding Independence Charter School District, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved charter school lease addendum for John Rex Charter Elementary School, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved charter school lease addendum for Western Village Academy, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from May 8, May 11, May 30, June 3, and June 10, 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special (Work Session) Mtg. of the OKCPS Board of Education
This special work session of the OKCPS Board of Education is a training workshop on school finance led by Dr. Tom Deighan. Topics include budget principles, revenue sources, and key financial levers for the district. No official actions or votes will be taken during this meeting, which is for information and discussion only. Participants will complete an assessment and provide feedback on the workshop.
- Roll call to establish quorum
- School Finance Simplified Workshop covering budget principles, revenue sources, and district financial levers
- Workshop assessment and feedback by participants
- Motion to adjourn at approximately 7:30 pm
The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on school finance principles and the OKCPS budget. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education met to fill a vacancy in Election District 5. The Board voted to appoint Mike Shelton to serve through the end of his unexpired term ending in 2026.
- Appointment of Mike Shelton to the OKCPS Board of Education Election District 5 seat
- Presentation on Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School and High School
The Board of Education appointed Mike Shelton to fill the vacant District 5 seat through the 2026 election. The Board also rescinded a previous action regarding the Superintendent's spending authority and approved a consent agenda including an audit contract.
- Appointed Mike Shelton to District 5 Board seat (6-0)
- Rescinded April 15, 2024 action regarding Superintendent's spending authority (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including audit contract with RSM US, LLP (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 15, 16, 18, and 24, 2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education met to interview candidates for a vacant seat on the board. The board entered executive session to conduct these interviews and then adjourned without taking any action on the candidates.
- Interviews for vacant OKCPS Board of Education Election District 5 Seat
- Executive session to discuss candidates for District 5 seat
- Meeting held at Clara Luper Center for Educational Services
- Board adjourned after executive session
- No action taken on candidates during open session
The Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant Election District 5 seat. These interviews and related discussions took place during an executive session. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.
- Approved entering executive session to interview District 5 candidates (6-0)
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and act on the employment of a superintendent. After an executive session, they voted to approve Dr. Jamie Polk as Superintendent effective July 1, 2024, with a contract for fiscal years 2025-2027. The motion carried unanimously with seven votes in favor.
- Entered executive session to discuss superintendent employment under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1)
- Approved Dr. Jamie Polk as Superintendent starting July 1, 2024
- Approved a three-year employment contract for fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027
- Also approved an addendum to current contract effective immediately
- Vote was 7-0, with all board members present in favor
The Board of Education approved the employment of Dr. Jamie Polk as Superintendent effective July 1, 2024. The board also approved a Contract of Employment for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027, and an addendum to her current contract.
- Approved employment of Dr. Jamie Polk as Superintendent effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved Contract of Employment for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027 (7-0)
- Approved addendum to current employment contract effective May 11, 2024 (7-0)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss Superintendent employment (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education took action to approve final plans and advertisement for bids for a new elementary school project with Manhattan Construction, part of the 2022 Building the Future Bond. They also revised policies on naming facilities (D-08) and professional growth (G-30). Information items were presented on future actions for Taft Middle School and a new middle school project, with no votes taken. The consent agenda, including encumbrances of $3,582,877.51, was approved.
- Approved final plans and advertisement for bids to Manhattan Construction for New Elementary School Project
- Revised Board Policy D-08, renamed to Naming Facilities, effective July 1, 2024
- Revised Board Policy G-30, Professional Growth and Development
- Received information on Taft Middle School Project (precast plans, future action) and New Middle School Project (final plans, future action)
- Approved consent agenda including $3,582,877.51 in encumbrances
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (CANCELLED DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER)
This regular business meeting of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education was cancelled due to hazardous weather. No business was conducted or decisions made. The agenda included procedural items and informational presentations that were not heard.
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education held a special meeting on April 24, 2024. The board voted to enter executive session to interview applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The meeting concluded with a return to open session and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session to interview superintendent applicants carried 5-0 (two members not present)
- Meeting adjourned after reading of executive session compliance statement
The Board of Education held a special meeting to interview applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools. These interviews were conducted during an executive session. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to interview Superintendent candidates (5-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
This special meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education includes consideration of entering executive session to interview applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes procedural call to order, roll call, and eventual adjournment.
- Consideration and possible vote to enter executive session to interview superintendent applicants under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. These interviews were conducted during an executive session. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to interview superintendent applicants (6-0)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session was to discuss the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools.
- Vote to enter executive session regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools. The board entered an executive session to review candidate applications. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss new Superintendent employment (6-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The board will administer the oath to new member Jessica Cifuentes, accept the resignation of board member Adrian Anderson, declare his District 5 seat vacant, and adopt resolutions honoring Anderson and outgoing member Cary Pirrong. It will also elect a vice chairperson and other officers for the 2024-2025 term. Public comments are limited to agenda topics.
- Oath of office administered to Jessica Cifuentes, winner of the April 2, 2024 election for District 3
- Resignation of board member Adrian Anderson (District 5) accepted
- District 5 board seat declared vacant effective April 16, 2024
- Resolutions honoring outgoing board members Adrian Anderson and Cary Pirrong adopted
- Lori Neal Bowman elected vice chairperson; Craig A. Cates, Hayley Jones, Shannon Meeks, Ann Harper, Rhonda Bridges, Martha Sturm-Sawyer elected as officers
The Board of Education reduced the Superintendent's spending authority and prohibited hiring for high-level professional technical director positions until a new superintendent is appointed. The Board also approved financing for school building improvements and plans for the new Capitol Hill High School.
- Reduced Superintendent spending authority from $250,000 to $50,000 (Unanimous)
- Prohibited hiring of professional technical director positions and above until a new superintendent is hired (7-1)
- Approved Civil & Structural Plans and Advertisement for Bids for New Capitol Hill High School (7-1)
- Approved Sublease Purchase Agreement for school building improvements and financing (Unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Board Member Adrian Anderson, effective April 16, 2024 (7-0, 1 abstain)
- Declared Election District 5 Board Seat vacant as of April 16, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Elected Lori Bowman as Vice Chairperson for a one-year term (Unanimous)
- Approved adoption of Elementary and Secondary Mathematics Textbooks for 2024/2025 through 2029/2030 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a discussion regarding the superintendent search process and the characteristics and criteria to be used in the search. The meeting is a special session focused on this topic, with no other substantive business on the agenda.
- Discussion of the superintendent search process
- Discussion of characteristics and criteria for the new superintendent
The Board of Education met with Oklahoma State School Boards Association staff to discuss the superintendent search process. Discussions included the characteristics and criteria to be used in the search. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools board will discuss setting a hearing date for the termination of certified teacher Tissha C. Cook and consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report from RSM US, LLP. Reports on workforce development, school activity funds, treasury, and financial services are also on the agenda.
- Set a date, time, and place for a hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate certified teacher Tissha C. Cook
- Accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report completed by RSM US, LLP
- Presentation on the OKCPS Workforce Development Plan
- School Activity Fund balances report as of January 31, 2024 (Period 07)
- Treasury and Financial Services updates for January 2024
The Board of Education approved plans and bid advertisements for projects at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, Southeast High School, and a new elementary school. The Board also accepted the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report and approved the consent agenda. Two hearings for teacher termination recommendations were scheduled for April 1, 2024.
- Accepted Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report (7-0)
- Scheduled termination hearing for teacher Tissha C. Cook for April 1, 2024 (7-0)
- Scheduled termination hearing for teacher Gregory L. Seymour for April 1, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved plans and bid advertisement for Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School (7-0)
- Approved plans and bid advertisement for Jefferson Middle School (7-0)
- Approved plans and bid advertisement for Southeast High School (7-0)
- Approved plans and bid advertisement for New Elementary School (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel by a 5-3 vote. The board also voted 6-2 to select the OSSBA Superintendent Search Proposal to assist in recruiting candidates. Additionally, the board administered the oath of office to new District 4 board member Dana Meister.
- Accepted resignation of Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel (motion carried 5-3)
- Selected OSSBA Superintendent Search Proposal and contract (motion carried 6-2)
- Administered oath of office to Dana Meister as District 4 board member
The Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel. The Board also approved a proposal and contract with the OSSBA to assist in recruiting a new superintendent. Additionally, Dana Meister was sworn in as the new District 4 Board member.
- Administered Oath of Office to Dana Meister for District 4 Board Seat
- Accepted resignation of Dr. Sean McDaniel as superintendent (5-3)
- Approved OSSBA superintendent search proposal, contract, and timeline (6-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education will adopt a resolution honoring Mark Mann, who is stepping down after serving since 2017. The board will also hear a presentation on the 2022 Bond Update and the Classen School of Advanced Studies Middle School Renovation Project. Public comments are permitted on agenda topics. The superintendent will provide an update on district operations, ESSER, and bonds.
- Adoption of resolution honoring outgoing board member Mark Mann
- Presentation on 2022 Bond Update and Classen SAS Middle School Renovation Project (no action taken)
- Superintendent's report with ESSER and bond updates
- Public comments allowed for agenda-related topics
The Board of Education approved the course catalogs for middle and high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Members also approved a resolution honoring Mark Mann and passed a comprehensive consent agenda including personnel reports and encumbrances.
- Approved 2024-2025 OKCPS Middle and High School Course Catalogs (8-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring Mark Mann (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (8-0)
- Approved minutes from January 22, 2024, and February 5, 2024 meetings (8-0)
- Approved personnel report ending February 6, 2024 (8-0)
- Approved encumbrances listed on the February 12, 2024 agenda (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education met for a special session. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent.
- Executive session regarding the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent in executive session. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Superintendent evaluation (7-0)
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
The OKCPS Board of Education is meeting to elect new financial officers and review district financial reports. The board will also receive a presentation on the 2024-2025 middle and high school course catalogs.
- Election of Ann Harper as Treasurer, Rhonda Bridges as Assistant Treasurer, and Martha Sturm-Sawyer as Designated Purchasing Agent
- Presentation of the School Year 2024-2025 Middle and High School Course Catalogs
- Review of School Activity Fund Balances Report as of November 2023
- Review of Treasury Reports as of November 23, 2023
- Review of Financial Services Report as of November 30, 2023
The Board of Education approved the issuance of $115.5 million in Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A. The Board also awarded the bond sale to Robert W. Baird and Co. and elected financial officers for the 2023-2024 term.
- Authorized issuance of $115,500,000 in Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A (8-0)
- Awarded bond sale to Robert W. Baird and Co. at a rate of 3.354833% (8-0)
- Elected Ann Harper as Treasurer, Rhonda Bridges as Assistant Treasurer, and Martha Sturm-Sawyer as Designated Purchasing Agent for 2023-2024 (8-0)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including the personnel report and encumbrances (8-0)
- Approved minutes from the December 4, 2023, and January 8, 2024, meetings (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
At a special meeting on January 8, 2024, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education heard presentations on three resubmitted charter school applications. The board voted to approve RISE Steam Academy (pre-K–4th grade, STEAM focus, in northeast OKCPS) and denied applications from Legacy Learning (P3 Montessori, ages 3–5 in 73111 zip code) and Willard C. Pitts Academy (5th–8th grade, northeast OKCPS). All three had been initially denied at the November 27, 2023 special board meeting.
- Board approved RISE Steam Academy charter application on a 6-1 vote (motion by Paula Lewis, second by Lori N Bowman)
- Board denied Legacy Learning, Inc. DBA P3 Montessori Charter School on a 5-2 vote (motion failed)
- Board denied Willard C. Pitts Academy charter on a 5-2 vote (motion failed)
- Presentations by district administration and each applicant preceded the votes
- All three applications were resubmitted in December 2023 after initial denial in November
The Board of Education reviewed three resubmitted charter school applications. One application was approved, while two others were denied.
- Approved resubmitted charter school application for RISE Steam Academy (6-1)
- Denied resubmitted charter school application for Legacy Learning, Inc., DBA P3 Montessori Charter School (2-5)
- Denied resubmitted charter school application for Willard C. Pitts Academy (3-4)