Oklahoma City Public Schools public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 8, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board to vote on $36M bond sale for Series 2026A
The board will consider accepting bids for $36 million in combined purpose general obligation bonds (Series 2026A) and awarding the sale to PNC Capital Markets at a net interest cost of 2.932619%. Other agenda items include a superintendent's update on district operations (math focus, site TOYs, winter graduation) and a policies committee discussion led by Board Chair Paula Lewis. Public comments are limited to agenda-related topics and require sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting.
- Consider accepting bids and awarding sale of $36,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, to PNC Capital Markets at 2.932619% net interest cost
- Superintendent's update: Focus on Goal 2 (Math), site Teachers of the Year, State of OKCPS, Classen School of Advanced Studies ribbon cutting, Winter Graduation, FACE workshops
- Policies Committee update led by Board Chair Paula Lewis
- Public comments period for agenda-related topics only; sign-up required 4:30-5:00 p.m.
- No items in Information Agenda-Future Board Action Requested
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✓ Decided: Board approves $46.8M in school bonds and KIPP charter renewal
The OKCPS Board approved the sale of $36 million in General Obligation Bonds and $10.8 million in taxable bonds for Independent School District Number 89, and renewed a charter contract with KIPP OKC for two years. The board also approved the FY26 Encumbrance list and consent agenda items.
- Approved $36M GO Bonds Series 2026A sale to PNC Capital Markets (2.93% interest)
- Approved $10.8M Taxable GO Bonds Series 2026B sale to UMB Bank (4.04% interest)
- Adopted resolutions authorizing issuance of both bond series
- Approved KIPP OKC charter contract renewal for two years
- Postponed Goal 2 monitoring report acceptance to April 13, 2026
- Pulled BCOC appointment discussion from agenda
- Approved FY26 Encumbrance list
- Approved consent agenda items including course catalogs and training contract
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to accept the bids for the $36,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and award the sale thereof to PNC Capital Markets, at a net interest cost of 2.932619%
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to accept the bids for the $10,845,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2026B, and award the sale thereof to UMB Bank, N.A., at a net interest cost of 4.039762%.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adopt the Resolution authorizing issuance of the District’s Series 2026A Bonds as presented.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adopt the Resolution authorizing issuance of the District’s Series 2026B Bonds as presented.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve a charter contract renewal with KIPP OKC for a two year term beginning July 1, 2026
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to postpone acceptance of the Goal 2 and Interim Goal 2C Monitoring Report to April 13, 2026.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
72 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
11. BOARD/LEGAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
16 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
13. HUMAN RESOURCES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & PRE - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
15. OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
16. New Business — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Dec 1, 2025
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board approves superintendent contract through 2029
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and act on the superintendent's evaluation and employment. After an executive session, the board voted to approve the superintendent's contract for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2028-2029.
- Motion to enter executive session for discussions on superintendent evaluation and employment (carried unanimously).
- Motion to approve superintendent contract for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 (carried with 8 ayes).
- Meeting held at Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Boulevard.
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✓ Decided: Board approves Superintendent's contract through 2028-2029
The OKCPS Board of Education entered executive session to discuss Superintendent evaluation and employment, then approved a contract extension for fiscal years 2025-2029. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Entered executive session for Superintendent evaluation and employment
- Approved Superintendent's contract for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029
- Adjourned the meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. §, 307 (B)(1)
6 yea · 2 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona not_present · Meg McElhaney not_present
Motion to approve the Superintendent's contract for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Nov 10, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board approves 2026-2027 Virtual Instruction Plan
The Board of Education is reviewing student outcome goals and the 2023-2024 dropout report. The body is deciding on the 2026-2027 Virtual Instruction Plan and the issuance of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A.
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Virtual Instruction Plan allowing up to two days of virtual instruction
- Acceptance of Goal 1 (4th Grade Reading Proficiency) and Interim Goal 1C (3rd Grade Reading Achievement) monitoring reports
- Proposed resolution for Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A
- Presentation on the 2023-2024 Dropout Report and College Remediation Rates
- Overview of the GEAR UP for the METRO grant partnership with OU K20 Center
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✓ Decided: OKCPS approves 2026-27 virtual plan and bond resolutions
The OKCPS Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 Virtual Instruction Plan and adopted resolutions authorizing the sale of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A and General Obligation Building Bonds Taxable Series 2026B. The board also accepted goal monitoring reports and approved consent agenda items including board evaluations and election authorization.
- Accepted Goal 1 and Interim Goal 1C monitoring reports (8-0)
- Approved 2026-2027 Virtual Instruction Plan (8-0)
- Adopted resolution for Combined Purpose GO Bonds Series 2026A (8-0)
- Adopted resolution for GO Building Bonds Taxable Series 2026B (8-0)
- Approved board time use evaluation (June-Oct 2025) (8-0)
- Approved board quarterly self-evaluation (Oct 20, 2025) (8-0)
- Approved resolution for 2026 board elections (8-0)
- Approved minutes for August 18, 2025 special meeting (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the sale of 900 North Klein, OKC, to the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority for the contract sale price of $2,684,000.00 less amounts for remediation of $1,170,000.00 for an…
5 yea · 3 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson nay · Jessica Cifuentes nay · Mike E Shelton nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 3, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to discuss transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
This is a special work session of the OKCPS Board of Education. The board will discuss transitioning to a Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance model, led by the Council of Great City Schools. The board will also consider entering executive session to evaluate the Superintendent and other staff, with possible action in open session.
- Discussion on transitioning to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance with Council of Great City Schools
- Motion to enter executive session to evaluate Superintendent, Director of Board Services, Board Clerk, and Minutes Clerk
- Possible discussion or action on Superintendent evaluation in open session
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board holds work session and enters executive session
The Board held a discussion regarding the transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance. The Board also entered into an executive session to consider evaluations and employment matters, though no actions were taken during that session.
- Entered into Executive Session for personnel discussions (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Open Session — Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent, and discussions, if any, regarding the evaluation and…
6 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to adjourn
6 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board discusses governance transition, superintendent evaluation
The board held a work session led by Council of Great City Schools on transitioning to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance, including board self-evaluation. The board then entered executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation and employment, and later held open session for possible action on the superintendent. All motions carried unanimously.
- Discussion on transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
- Board self-evaluation workshop led by Council of Great City Schools
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation and employment (25 O.S. § 307(B)(1))
- Open session for possible discussion/action on superintendent
- Motions to enter executive session and adjourn carried 7-0
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✓ Decided: Board entered Executive Session to discuss superintendent evaluation
The OKCPS Board voted to enter Executive Session to discuss the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent; the motion carried with all members present voting aye. The Board then adjourned the meeting at 8:42 pm; the adjournment motion also carried.
- Entered Executive Session to discuss superintendent evaluation (motion carries; ayes: Paula Lewis, Carole A Thompson, Lori N Bowman, Jessica Cifuentes, Dana Meister, Mike E Shelton, Meg McElhaney)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:42 pm (motion carries; ayes: Paula Lewis, Carole A Thompson, Lori N Bowman, Jessica Cifuentes, Dana Meister, Mike E Shelton, Meg McElhaney)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions regarding the evaluation and employment of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. §, 307 (B)(1)
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board reviews student outcome goals and Medicaid health services contract
The Board of Education is reviewing progress on student success goals for Algebra I, English I, and postsecondary enrollment. The body is also considering a contract to bill Medicaid for student health services.
- Goal Monitoring Report for Interim Goal 3B (Freshman success in Algebra I and English I) and 3C (Postsecondary enrollment)
- Medicaid Participation Contract with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Public Consulting Group, LLC for OT, PT, and Speech services
- Report from the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (BCOC) Appointment Committee
- Operations Committee update provided by Chair Lori Bowman
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves goal monitoring reports and consent agenda items
The Board of Education approved several student outcome goal monitoring reports regarding freshman success and postsecondary enrollment. Additionally, the Board passed a consent agenda containing various academic, financial, and personnel actions.
- Accepted Interim Goal 3B and 3C monitoring reports (7-0)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Harding Charter Preparatory contract renewal via consent (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy C-11 regarding purchasing via consent (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy I-20 regarding graduation requirements via consent (7-0)
- Approved September 15 and September 29 meeting minutes via consent (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7. Consent Agenda — Motion to accept the Goal Monitoring Reports for Interim Goals 3B and 3C
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
9. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
11. BOARD/LEGAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
70 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding: A - confidential student transfer denial appeals, a matter where disclosure of said information in open session would…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to uphold the Superintendent's decision to deny the student transfers discussed in executive session due to the Board determining state law and board policies were followed by the…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Mon Sep 29, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board discusses transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss transitioning to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance. Representatives from the Council of Great City Schools will lead the discussion.
- Discussion on Time Use Evaluation
- Discussion on Agenda Evaluation
- Discussion on Board Operating Procedures
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✓ Decided: The OKCPS Board held a work session on student outcomes governance
The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on transitioning to future-driven student outcomes governance. The discussion included time use evaluation, agenda evaluation, and board operating procedures.
- Held discussion on transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Mon Sep 15, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Oklahoma City school board rescinds charter contract with Montessori initiative
The board voted to rescind and release its charter contract with Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative. It also approved the Future Driven 2030 Five-Year School Board Progress Monitoring Calendar. In informational items, the board heard a presentation on possible renewal of Harding Charter Preparatory's contract (expiring June 2026) and reviewed first readings of proposed revisions to purchasing and graduation policies. The meeting included routine procedural items and a consent agenda.
- Rescission and release of charter school contract with Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative (approved)
- Approval of Future Driven 2030 Five-Year School Board Progress Monitoring Calendar
- Presentation on Harding Charter Preparatory contract renewal process (no action taken; future decision expected)
- First reading of proposed revisions to OKCPS Board Policy C-11, Purchasing
- First reading of proposed revisions to OKCPS Board Policy I-20, Graduation Requirements
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✓ Decided: Board approves five-year calendar and terminates Oklahoma Public Montessori charter
The OKCPS Board of Education approved the Future Driven 2030 Five-Year School Board Progress Monitoring Calendar and rescinded its contract with Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative. Members also approved a consolidated consent agenda that authorized a new high school site code, extended state career education contracts, amended a university grant, set 2026 meeting dates, revised multiple board policies, and cleared fiscal encumbrances. Approval of the August 18 minutes was postponed to October 6. The board will consider future action on Harding Charter Preparatory’s contract renewal and revisions to purchasing and graduation policies.
- Approved Future Driven 2030 Five-Year School Board Progress Monitoring Calendar (7–0)
- Rescinded and released charter school contract with Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative (7–0)
- Authorized site code for Belle Isle Enterprise High School to serve grades 9–12 starting 2026–2027
- Approved annual secondary career and technology education contract with the state Department of Career Technology Education
- Approved Amendment 8 with the University of Oklahoma for the GEAR UP OKC grant
- Set dates, times, and locations for all 2026 regular board meetings
- Revised board policies covering employee benefits, teacher conduct standards, employment termination, charter schools, and flags
- Postponed approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes to October 6
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
19. Adjournment — Motion to approve the First Amendment to Agreement for Joint Redevelopment and Disposition of 900 N. Klein, OKC, with the condition that the net proceeds to the District will be…
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Jessica Cifuentes nay · Mike E Shelton not_present
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 25, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to discuss transition to future-driven student outcomes governance
The OKCPS Board will hold a regular business meeting. They will discuss transitioning to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance and hear the superintendent's update. Several policy revisions are presented for first reading only, with no action taken at this meeting.
- Discussion on the board's transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
- First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy G-13 (Employee Benefits)
- First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy G-27 (Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers)
- First reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy G-39 (Termination of Employment)
- First readings of proposed revisions to Board Policies I-22 (Charter Schools) and I-24 (Flags)
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves consent agenda items including committee appointments and waivers
The OKCPS Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, financial services, and personnel. Approved actions included several library media specialist certification waivers and the appointment of members to the Gifted and Talented Education Local Advisory Committee.
- Approved Gifted and Talented Education Local Advisory Committee appointments
- Approved library media specialist certification waivers for Spencer Elementary School
- Approved library media specialist certification waivers for Willow Brook Elementary School
- Approved library media specialist certification waivers for F.D. Moon Middle School
- Approved academic transcription options for Metro Technology Center students
- Approved July 14 and July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved FY26 encumbrances, school activity reports, and treasury reports
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
9. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
160 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
13. HUMAN RESOURCES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & PRE - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
15. OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
16. New Business — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
18. Open Session — Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding: A - Negotiations concerning employees and representatives of the Oklahoma City Federation of Classified…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve the Tentative Agreement for FY 2025-2026 with the Oklahoma City Federation of Classified Employees - AFT Local 4574 AFL-CIO previously approved by their board. Highlights include a…
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to approve the Tentative Agreement for FY 2025-2026 with the Oklahoma City AFT Local 2309 of the American Federation of Teachers previously approved by their membership. Highlights include a…
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to approve the Tentative Agreement for FY 2025-2026 with the American Federation of School Administrators Local 79 AFL-CIO of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Building Administrators…
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for step increases for eligible professional-technical staff in FY 2025-2026. To qualify, employees must have been hired by January 1, 2025, and…
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to uphold each denied student transfers appeal submitted as of August 25, 2025
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to accept the settlement award concerning the case of Dinsmore, et al. v. Phillips 66 Company (22-CV-44-JFH)
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Motion to adjourn
7 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Carole A Thompson not_present
Mon Aug 18, 2025
Special Board Meeting - Due Process Hearing
Board upholds termination of probationary teacher Luzeta Phillips
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting for a due process hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate probationary teacher Luzeta Phillips. After a hearing, executive session, and open discussion, the board voted to uphold the termination.
- Hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to terminate Luzeta Phillips, a probationary teacher
- Board convened in executive session to discuss the termination recommendation under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1)
- Board voted 5-0 to uphold the superintendent's termination recommendation (one member not present)
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✓ Decided: Board upholds recommendation to terminate probationary teacher Luzeta Phillips
The Board of Education held a due process hearing regarding the employment of probationary teacher Luzeta Phillips. Following testimony from the Manager of Staffing, the Board voted to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation for termination.
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation to terminate employment of Luzeta Phillips (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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5 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Meg McElhaney not_present
Motion to adjourn
6 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Tue Jul 15, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to discuss transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance
This is a special work session of the OKCPS Board of Education. The board will discuss its transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance, with training led by representatives from the Council of Great City Schools. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a workshop and discussion session.
- Discussion on OKCPS Board's transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance, including Student Outcomes Monitoring Training
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board holds training on student outcomes governance
The Board participated in a workshop led by the Council of Great City Schools. The session focused on the transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance and student outcomes monitoring training. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn
5 yea · 1 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Mike E Shelton not_present
Mon Jul 14, 2025
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board approves John Rex Charter renewal and sets teacher termination hearings
The OKCPS Board of Education approved the contract renewal for John Rex Charter School and updated several board policies. The Board also scheduled hearings for August 18, 2025, regarding the recommended termination of seven probationary teachers.
- Approved contract renewal for John Rex Charter School
- Scheduled termination hearings for 7 probationary teachers on August 18, 2025
- Approved $513,000 for HMH Education Company NWEA software for FY 2025-2026
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy D-15 (Bond Citizens Oversight Committee)
- Combined student transfer policies F-04 and F-05 into a single policy
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves John Rex Charter School contract renewal
The Board of Education approved the contract renewal for John Rex Charter School and adopted several policy revisions. The Board also scheduled a hearing for August 18, 2025, regarding the recommended termination of six probationary teachers.
- Approved John Rex Charter School contract renewal (6-0)
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy D-15, Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (5-1)
- Adopted revisions to Policies F-04 and F-05 regarding student transfers (6-0)
- Adopted revisions to Policy I-03, Curriculum Guides and Course Outline (6-0)
- Scheduled termination hearing for six probationary teachers for August 18, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt revisions to OKCPS Board Policy D-15, Bond Citizens Oversight Committee.
5 yea · 1 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Jessica Cifuentes nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 30, 2025
Special Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board approves $401.7 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026
The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the 2026-2027 student academic calendars. Members also updated the policy regarding electronic communications devices to comply with state law. Several other policy revisions and a charter school contract renewal were presented for future action.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget based on revenue projections totaling $401,749,000
- Approved 2026-2027 Student Academic Calendars
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-25, Electronic Communications Devices
- Discussion of John Rex Charter School contract renewal (expires June 30, 2025)
- First reading of proposed revisions to policies on Bond Citizens Oversight and Student Transfers
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves Fiscal Year 2026 budget and 2026-2027 academic calendars
The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the 2026-2027 student academic calendars. Members also voted to revise the policy on electronic communications devices and approved several school renamings and reconfigurations.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (6-0)
- Approved 2026-2027 Student Academic Calendars (6-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-25, Electronic Communications Devices (5-1)
- Approved renaming Emerson Alternative Ed. (ES) to OKCPS Extended Educational Services (ES) (6-0)
- Approved renaming Emerson Alternative Ed. (MS) to Emerson South Mid-High School (MS) (6-0)
- Approved renaming Emerson Alternative Ed. (HS) to Emerson North High School (6-0)
- Approved FY25 Audit Contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP (6-0)
- Approved GEAR UP OKC Grant Amendment 7 with University of Oklahoma (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve revision of OKCPS Board Policy F-25, Electronic Communications Devices
5 yea · 1 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 9, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to adopt Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance Goals & Guardrails
The OKCPS Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss its transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance, including a time use evaluation and monitoring systems. The board may vote to adopt the associated goals and guardrails. The consent agenda includes a personnel report with new hires, promotions, retirements, and other separations, as well as approval of encumbrances totaling $2,062,387.60.
- Consent agenda: approval of personnel report including new principal hires at Classen SAS HS and Belle Isle HS, and numerous retirements and separations
- Encumbrance list for $2,062,387.60 from general, building, federal, and other funds
- Discussion and possible adoption of Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance Goals & Guardrails
- Training session with Council of Great City Schools on board self-evaluation and superintendent accountability
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board adopts Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance Goals & Guardrails
The Board of Education adopted new governance goals and guardrails for student outcomes. The Board also approved a personnel report and a list of FY25 encumbrances.
- Adopted Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance Goals & Guardrails (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report including new hires, promotions, and separations (7-0)
- Approved FY25 Encumbrances (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
14 yea · 2 not_present
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney not_present · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney not_present
Motion to adopt OKCPS Board of Education's Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance Goals & Guardrails, (incorporated by reference / attached at the end of these minutes)
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Jun 2, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board initiates charter revocation for Oklahoma Public Montessori
The OKCPS Board of Education voted to authorize notice of an alleged breach of contract and potential revocation of sponsorship for the Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative charter school. The Board also approved naming the new middle school at South 25th and High Street as 'Skyline Middle School,' adopted revisions to nondiscrimination policy G-02 and harassment policy G-03, and discussed a transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance. A financial update was presented, and public comments were heard.
- Voted to issue notice of alleged breach and potential revocation of charter for Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative (OPMI)
- Approved naming new middle school at South 25th and High as 'Skyline Middle School' (opens August 2026)
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy G-02, Nondiscrimination
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy G-03, Harassment Prohibited
- Discussed transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes Governance (FDSOG)
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✓ Decided: Board initiates breach of contract process for Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative
The Board authorized notice of an alleged breach of contract for the Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative, Inc. and considered potential revocation of its charter sponsorship. The Board also named a new middle school and updated nondiscrimination and harassment policies.
- Authorized notice of alleged breach of contract and potential revocation of charter for Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative, Inc. (7-0)
- Named the new middle school at South 25th and High 'Skyline Middle School' (7-0)
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy G-02, Nondiscrimination (7-0)
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy G-03, Harassment Prohibited (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items, including FY25 encumbrances and personnel reports (7-0)
- Approved minutes from May 5 and May 7, 2025 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to authorize District Administration to issue notice to Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative, Inc., of an alleged breach of contract and the Board’s potential consideration of revocation of…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to name the new OKCPS middle school at South 25th and High: "Skyline Middle School"
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adopt revisions to OKCPS Board Policy G-02, Nondiscrimination
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adopt revisions to OKCPS Board Policy G-03, Harassment Prohibited
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
70 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
13. HUMAN RESOURCES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & PRE - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
15. OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
16. New Business — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
17.01 Consider Entering into Executive Session for discussions, if any, Regarding the Evaluation and Employment of the Superintendent, Pursuant to 25 O.S. §, 307 (B)(1)
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
19. Adjournment — Motion to approve the Addendum to the employment contract for Dr. Jamie C. Polk based on having met the goals established for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Wed May 7, 2025
Special Board Meeting (Due Process Hearing) of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board upholds termination of support employee Billy Williams
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education held a due process hearing on the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate support employee Billy Williams. After an executive session, the board voted 6-1 to approve findings of fact and uphold the termination.
- Hearing on Superintendent's recommendation to terminate Mr. Billy Williams, a Support Employee
- Board convened in executive session to discuss the termination under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1)
- Motion carried 6-1 to uphold the termination, with Mike E Shelton voting nay
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✓ Decided: Board upholds recommendation to terminate employee Billy Williams
The Board of Education conducted a due process hearing regarding the recommended termination of support employee Billy Williams. Following the hearing and an executive session, the Board voted to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate his employment.
- Approved motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss termination recommendation (8-0)
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation to terminate employment of Billy Williams (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Board's Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law and to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the employment of Mr. Billy Williams, a Support Employee
6 yea · 1 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Mike E Shelton nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 5, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board postpones OKCPS Montessori charter start-up extension to June 30
The OKCPS Board of Education held a regular business meeting and voted to postpone consideration of an addendum extending the Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative charter's start-up period to June 30, 2026, until June 30, 2025. Discussions included updates on the Writing to Learn initiative, board governance transition to Future-Driven Student Outcomes, financial services as of February 28, 2025, and the Operations Committee report. Information items covered future action on John Rex Charter School contract renewal and naming of a new middle school at South 25th and High Street.
- Board voted to postpone consideration of addendum to extend Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative startup period to June 30, 2026
- Presentation on John Rex Charter School contract renewal (expires June 30, 2025) — future action possible
- Presentation on naming new OKCPS middle school at South 25th and High Street (opening August 2026) — future action
- Discussion on board governance transition to OKCPS Future-Driven Student Outcomes
- Financial Services update as of February 28, 2025 (Period 08, FY2025)
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board adopts new policy on released time courses
The Board of Education adopted a new policy regarding released time courses and approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering curriculum, financial reports, and personnel. A decision on a charter contract extension for Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative, Inc. was postponed.
- Adopted New Board Policy I-29, Released Time Courses (4-3)
- Approved Consent Agenda including curriculum for Visual and Performing Arts and Secondary Computer Science (7-0)
- Approved FY25 Encumbrances, furniture purchases, and financial reports (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending April 21, 2025 (7-0)
- Postponed consideration of Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative, Inc. contract addendum until June 30, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from April 7 and April 28, 2025 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt New OKCPS Board Policy I-29, Released Time Courses
4 yea · 3 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Dana Meister yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Jessica Cifuentes nay · Mike E Shelton nay · Juan Lecona nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 28, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board accepts FY24 audit and enters executive session for superintendent evaluation
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education accepted the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report and entered an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk also led a work session on future district goals and guardrails. These actions address fiscal compliance, leadership oversight, and long-term planning for district operations.
- Accepted the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report prepared by RSM US, LLP
- Entered executive session to evaluate Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk
- Discussed future-driven goals and guardrails for the district
- Reviewed board attendance and quorum requirements
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board of Education accepts Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report
The Board of Education accepted the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report following a presentation by RSM US LLP. Members also held a work session on future-driven goals and guardrails and entered an executive session to evaluate the Superintendent.
- Accepted Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report (6-0)
- Entered Executive Session for Superintendent evaluation (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report
6 yea
Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. §, 307 (B)(1)
6 yea
Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
6 yea
Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board to vote on $348K videoboard replacement at Capitol Hill High School
The board will administer oaths of office to two returning incumbents and consider a consent agenda that includes a $348,000 contract to replace the videoboard at Speegle Stadium (Capitol Hill High School) using 2022 bond funds. Reports include an operations committee update and a financial services presentation for FY2025 period 07. An information item on future adoption of Policy I-29 (Released Time Courses) is presented for first reading only.
- Oath of office administered to incumbents Carole Thompson (District 1) and Lori Bowman (District 2) for second terms
- Consent agenda item: $348,000 replacement of videoboard at Speegle Stadium, Capitol Hill High School, from Metro Sign
- First reading of Board Policy I-29 on Released Time Courses (future action)
- Financial Services update as of January 31, 2025 (Period 07, FY2025)
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves consent agenda and administers oaths of office
The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering academics, financial services, and personnel. Board members Carole Thompson and Lori Bowman were administered the oath of office for new four-year terms.
- Approved replacement of videoboard at Speegle Stadium at Capitol Hill High School (8-0)
- Approved minutes from March 3, March 10, and March 24, 2025 meetings (8-0)
- Approved FY25 encumbrances (8-0)
- Approved School Activity Fund Report (8-0)
- Approved Treasury Reports (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending March 14, 2025 (8-0)
- Administered Oath of Office to Carole Thompson and Lori Bowman
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
11. BOARD/LEGAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
96 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent, pursuant to 25 O.S. §, 307 (B)(1)
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Mar 24, 2025
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board approves $16.6M in encumbrances and $279K in E-rate contracts
The OKCPS Board of Education considered and approved a $16,584,885.28 encumbrance list covering multiple funds, and approved $279,130.39 in E-rate contracts for internet access, WAN, network switches, wireless, and UPS maintenance for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also received an informational update on the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report from RSM US, LLP with no action taken.
- Approved $16,584,885.28 in encumbrances from General, Building, Federal, SNS, Insurance, Sinking & Bond funds
- Approved $279,130.39 in E-rate contracts for internet access, WAN, network switches, wireless maintenance, and UPS maintenance (requires ratification in new fiscal year)
- Received update on Fiscal Year 2024 audit report from RSM US, LLP (discussion only)
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves 2025-2026 E-Rate internet and network contracts
The Board of Education approved the FY25 encumbrance list and the E-Rate contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. These contracts cover internet access, network switches, and related maintenance. The Board also received an update on the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report.
- Approved March 24, 2025, Encumbrance List (7-0)
- Approved School Year 2025-2026 E-Rate contracts for internet and network services (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the March 24, 2025, Encumbrance List
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to approve School Year 2025-2026 E-Rate contracts for Internet access services, Wide Area Network (WAN), network switches, wireless and network switch maintenance, and uninterruptible power…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea
Mon Mar 10, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to discuss financial oversight role, consider direction to superintendent
The OKCPS Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss its financial oversight of the district, reviewing applicable policies and considering possible action to direct the superintendent on transparency and accountability expectations. District staff will also present newly developed KPI dashboards covering academics, absenteeism, and graduation rates for discussion only. The meeting is procedural with no other business.
- Discussion and possible action on Board's financial oversight of OKCPS District, including policy review for transparency and accountability
- Presentation and discussion of district-level KPI dashboards for academic growth, achievement, chronic absenteeism, English proficiency, post-secondary opportunities, and graduation rates
- Roll call and establishment of quorum
- Adjournment motion
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board holds work session on financial oversight and data dashboards
The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss financial oversight policies and review new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data dashboards. No substantive actions or policy changes were decided during the meeting.
- Discussion on financial oversight of the district resulted in no action
- Reviewed KPI dashboards covering academic growth, achievement, and graduation rates
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board meets for procedural business and governance update
This regular business meeting of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education includes procedural items (roll call, pledge, public comments), a superintendent's report on district operations, and two informational presentations: a report on the February 25 OSSBA Region 6 Meeting and a discussion on Student Outcomes Focused Governance. No votes or binding decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments allowed on agenda-related topics, sign-up required 4:30–5:00 p.m.
- Superintendent's update covers enrollment, NWEA testing, Read Across OKCPS, and a March 6 career fair at Douglass High School
- Board Chair Paula Lewis reports on OSSBA Region 6 meeting from Feb 25
- Discussion of Student Outcomes Focused Governance framework from Council of Great City Schools
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board elects Clint Everhart as Assistant Treasurer
The Board of Education elected Clint Everhart to serve as Assistant Treasurer. The Board also unanimously approved a consent agenda that included FY25 encumbrances, personnel changes, and previous meeting minutes.
- Elected Clint Everhart as Assistant Treasurer (8-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including FY25 Encumbrances (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending February 19, 2025 (8-0)
- Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (8-0)
- Approved minutes from February 16, 2025 meeting (8-0)
- Approved minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to elect Clint Everhart, Executive Director of Finance, to serve as Assistant Treasurer until the reorganization meeting following the certification of the 2026 school board election results.
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
48 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & PRE - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
16. New Business — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services…
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS board gets update on ERP system transition
The board will hold a work session with presentations on student assessment progress (NWEA), workforce development, and the transition to a new enterprise resource planning system for finance and HR. No votes or actions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) assessment update on student growth and achievement
- Workforce Development Framework update highlighting recent progress and next steps
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system transition update, replacing an obsolete finance/HR system
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board of Education holds work session on assessments and systems
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring updates on student assessment tools, workforce development, and the transition to a new enterprise resource planning system. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn
8 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Sun Feb 16, 2025
Special (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board conducts reorganization and governance workshop
The Board of Education is meeting to swear in the Chairperson and elect board officers. Members will also participate in a workshop focused on improving student outcomes through governance practices.
- Administration of Oath of Office to Chairperson Paula Lewis
- Election of board officers including Treasurer Ann Harper and Board Clerk Craig A. Cates
- Election of a Vice Chairperson
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) workshop conducted by Council of Great City Schools coaches
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board elects officers and Vice Chairperson
The Board of Education administered the Oath of Office to Chairperson Paula Lewis and elected several board officers. Lori Bowman was unanimously elected as Vice Chair. No action was taken during the Student Outcomes Focused Governance workshop.
- Administered Oath of Office to Chairperson Paula Lewis
- Approved election of Sydney Ward, Ann Harper, Rhonda Bridges, Martha Sturm-Sawyer, Craig A. Cates, and Hayley Jones as board officers (7-0)
- Elected Lori Bowman as Vice Chair (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to elect the following individuals to serve as officers of the OKCPS Board of Education until the reorganization meeting following the certification of the 2026 school board election: Sydney…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to vote on revising student transfer policy
The board will consider adopting revisions to Policy F-04, which governs student school assignment and transfers, including renaming it to "Student Transfer Policy." They will also hear reports on financial services, dropout rates, college remediation, and a governance update. No items were submitted for future board action. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comments.
- Action item: Proposed revision of OKCPS Board Policy F-04 (Student School Assignment and Transfers) and renaming to Student Transfer Policy
- Financial Services Update as of December 31, 2024 (Period 06, FY2025) – no action requested
- Dropout Report and College Remediation Rates for School Year 2022-2023 – presented as required by state law
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance Update led by Vice Chair Lori Bowman
- Superintendent's report including Bond 2022 update, enrollment, workforce development, Read Across OKCPS, Black History Month, Teacher of the Year finalists, and career fair
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves revised Student Transfer Policy
The Board of Education approved revisions to Board Policy F-04, renaming it the Student Transfer Policy. The Board also approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, financial reports, and encumbrances.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy F-04 and renamed it Student Transfer Policy (6-1)
- Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved January 13, 2025, meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved FY25 Encumbrances (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved School Activity Fund Report (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved Treasury Reports (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved Personnel Report ending January 27, 2025 (via Consent Agenda)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7. Approve Consent Agenda — Motion to adopt revisions of OKCPS Board Policy F-04, Student School Assignment and Transfers, and Renaming to Student Transfer Policy
6 yea · 1 nay
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Dana Meister yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Mike E Shelton nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 13, 2025
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Board to review charter schools, consider revising student transfer policy
This is a regular business meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, public comments), committee reports, a superintendent's update, and recognition of board members. The board will hear a presentation on demographics of OKCPS-authorized charter schools and discuss a possible future revision of board policy on student school assignment and transfers.
- Presentation on demographics of OKCPS-authorized charter schools: Stanley Hupfeld Academy, Harding Charter Preparatory, KIPP OKC, Western Gateway, John Rex, RISE Steam Academy, and Oklahoma Public Montessori Initiative
- Discussion on future revision of Board Policy F-04 (Student School Assignment and Transfers) and renaming to Student Transfer Policy
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance update from the Council of Great City Schools
- Recognition of OKCPS Board Members for January School Board Members' Recognition Month
- Public comments period (sign-up required, limited to agenda-related topics)
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✓ Decided: OKCPS Board approves 2025-2026 middle and high school course catalogs
The Board of Education approved the course catalogs for the 2025-2026 school year and voted to hold the contract of employee Renee Robertson by not accepting her resignation. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering financial encumbrances, personnel reports, and a public health emergency transportation agreement.
- Approved School Year 2025-2026 OKCPS Middle and High School Course Catalogs (7-0)
- Voted not to accept the resignation of Renee Robertson to hold her contract (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items, including FY25 Encumbrances (7-0)
- Approved contractual agreement with Oklahoma City-County Board of Health for emergency transportation (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending December 19, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the December 9, 2024, Regular Meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the School Year 2025-2026 OKCPS Middle and High School Course Catalogs
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
7. Approve Consent Agenda
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
8. ACADEMICS - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
13. HUMAN RESOURCES - Consent Agenda Sub-Category — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services &…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services, Human Resources…
70 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea · Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
16. New Business — Motion to approve all items in the Consent Agenda -- ALL CATEGORIES (Academics, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Board/Legal Services & Communications, Financial Services…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
18. Open Session — Motion to enter into Executive Session for discussions, if any, regarding: A - Confidential student transfer denial appeals, a matter where disclosure of said information in open…
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
19. Adjournment — Motion to uphold the superintendent's recommendation to deny the student transfers discussed in executive session.
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea
Motion to adjourn
7 yea
Paula Lewis yea · Carole A Thompson yea · Lori N Bowman yea · Jessica Cifuentes yea · Mike E Shelton yea · Juan Lecona yea · Meg McElhaney yea