Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK
Oklahoma City Public Schools OK average (US Census ACS)
Population289,535
Per-capita income$32,486
Median home value$146,900
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
OKCPS Board to discuss changing school start and end times
The Board of Education will consider adjusting school schedules due to legislative changes regarding recess periods. Members will also review kindergarten reading achievement goals and workforce development programs.
- Possible action on changing school start and end times due to recess legislation
- Proposed $190,000 agreement with the Center for Education Law for basic legal services
- Action on new and revised courses for 2026-2027 middle and high school catalogs
- Academic transcription options for students taking courses at Metro Technology Centers
- Monitoring report for Interim Goal 1A regarding kindergarten reading achievement
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
5:30 p.m.
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Great Room
Clara Luper Center for Educational Services
615 North Classen Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
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Wi-Fi available during meeting: okcps-open (no password)
1. Call To Order
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1.01 Roll Call
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Jul 13, 2026 - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
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1. Call To Order
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BACKGROUND OF AGENDA ITEM:
The meeting will be called to order by the Chairperson, or designee, of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. The Board Clerk, or Deputy Board Clerk, will call the roll, recording which voting Board members are in attendance and taking note whether a quorum exists, or not. A quorum consisting of a majority of the current sitting board membership shall be necessary to conduct business at a meeting of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. In the event that a quorum is not present, a Board meeting cannot be convened, thus the meeting shall be canceled.
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BACKGROUND OF AGENDA ITEM:
The Board Clerk, or designee, will lead in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of sile
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La junta de OKCPS aprueba presupuesto de $395.2M para el año fiscal 2027, renueva contratos de empresa de John Marshall
La junta aprobó el Presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027 de $395,226,000 basado en proyecciones de asignaciones. También aprobaron los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, que incluyen las renovaciones de contratos por tres años para las escuelas John Marshall Enterprise Middle y High Schools y un subcontrato de subvención GEAR UP de $155,562 con la University of Oklahoma. Adicionalmente, la junta recibió una actualización sobre la opinión de la comunidad respecto al posible cambio de nombre de Cesar Chavez Elementary.
- Aprobación del Presupuesto del FY2027 ($395,226,000) para Fondos Generales, de Edificios y de Amortización
- Renovación del contrato de escuela empresarial por tres años para John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (2026-2029)
- Renovación del contrato de escuela empresarial por tres años para John Marshall Enterprise High School (2026-2029)
- Subcontrato con la University of Oklahoma para la subvención GEAR UP the METRO ($155,562) para la preparación universitaria
- Actualización sobre la opinión de la comunidad respecto al posible cambio de nombre de Cesar Chavez Elementary
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✓ Decidido: The OKCPS Board approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and several consent agenda items.
The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget based on revenue projections. Additionally, the Board passed a comprehensive consent agenda covering secondary school contracts, financial reports, and personnel actions.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (8-0)
- Approved 2026-2029 Enterprise School Contract for John Marshall Enterprise Middle School (8-0)
- Approved 2026-2029 Enterprise School Contract for John Marshall Enterprise High School (8-0)
- Approved Year 1 Subcontract with University of Oklahoma for GEAR UP the METRO Grant (8-0)
- Designated Michelle Lee as Deputy Board Clerk & Deputy Minutes Clerk (8-0)
- Approved June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved June 15, 2026, Special Meeting minutes (8-0)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, June 29, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Vernona Dismuke, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Galilea Martinez, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Hayley Jones, Associate General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk / Minutes Clerk; Michelle Lee, Deputy Board Clerk / Deputy Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Reports & Presentations
INFORMATION ONLY - No Board Action Requested, Report: 2.01 Board Update on Community Input Regarding the Potential Renaming of Cesar Chavez Elementary
Crystal Raymond, Executive Director of Communications, and Hayley Jones, Associate General Counsel, provided an update regar
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Special (Workshop) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta revisará el resumen del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 en un taller
La Junta de Educación de OKCPS llevará a cabo una reunión de taller especial para recibir un resumen del presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 por parte de la Directora Financiera Sydney Ward. No se solicita ninguna acción de la junta sobre este punto; es únicamente una sesión de discusión e información. La reunión comienza con el pase de lista y finaliza con una moción de aplazamiento.
- Presentación del Resumen del Presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 por la CFO Sydney Ward (solo discusión, sin acción)
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS Board reviews proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The Board held a workshop to receive an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget from Chief Financial Officer Sydney Ward. No formal actions or decisions were taken regarding the budget during this meeting.
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MINUTES - Special (Workshop) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, June 15, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Vernona Dismuke, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Galilea Martinez, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
2. Workshop
Discussion, INFORMATION ONLY - No Board Action Requested: 2.01 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Overview
Sydney Ward, Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the proposed Oklahoma City Public Schools Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and answered members questions on the same.
3. Adjournment
Action: 3.01 Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
Motion by Vernona Dismuke, second by Jessica Cifuentes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Paula Lewis, Carole A Thompson, Lori N Bowman, Jessica
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La junta revisa la meta de crecimiento de matemáticas de 5.º grado y considera cambios en las políticas
La junta discutió el informe de monitoreo de la Meta Interina 2B sobre el crecimiento de las matemáticas de 5.º grado, con el objetivo de aumentar del 23.7% al 44% para la primavera de 2028. También recibieron actualizaciones sobre la asociación Fields & Futures y los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. La junta votó para nombrar a ocho miembros del Bond Citizens Oversight Committee y aprobó los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, que incluyeron el monitoreo de alfabetización del Guardrail 2 y revisiones a varias políticas de la junta.
- Discusión y acción sobre la Meta Interina 2B: monitoreo del crecimiento de matemáticas de 5.º grado (aprobado)
- Nombramiento de Janie Barrios y otras 7 personas para el Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (aprobado)
- Consideración de la revisión, eliminación y renumeración de las políticas de la junta A-01 a A-08 (aprobado)
- Informe de monitoreo de la instrucción de alfabetización del Guardrail 2 (aprobado)
- Actualización de la asociación Fields & Futures y presentación de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral (solo información)
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS Board appoints Bond Citizens Oversight Committee members
The Board of Education appointed eight members to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee. The Board also accepted a 5th grade math monitoring report and approved all items on the consent agenda, including personnel and financial reports.
- Accepted Interim Goal 2B Monitoring Report for 5th Grade Math (7-0)
- Appointed 8 members to the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee (7-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items across all categories (7-0)
- Approved Guardrail 2 Monitoring Report (7-0)
- Approved revision, removal, and renumbering of Board Policies A-01 through A-08 (7-0)
- Approved FY26 Encumbrances (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ending June 8, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 27 and May 4, 2026 meetings (7-0)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, June 8, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm on Monday, June 8, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Vernona Dismuke, District 5; and Galilea Martinez, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Juan Lecona, District 6.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk / Minutes Clerk; Hayley Jones, Deputy Board Clerk / Deputy Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Superintendent's Report
Report: 2.01 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools, provided a general update to the Board on District operations.
3. Reports & Presentations
Action, Discussion: 3.01 Discussion and Possible Action on Future-Driven 2030: Interim G
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Mon May 4, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta votará sobre el contrato de concesión de 5 años para Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts con Harding Fine Arts Academy
La Junta de Educación de OKCPS está considerando una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de un contrato de concesión de cinco años (julio 2026–junio 2031) para Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts Academy, que será operada por Harding Fine Arts Academy, Inc. La junta también votó para aprobar su autoevaluación trimestral y recibirá actualizaciones sobre honores académicos estudiantiles, programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, revisiones de políticas y planes de participación comunitaria para el cambio de nombre de Cesar Chavez Elementary.
- Aprobar el contrato de concesión para Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts Academy con Harding Fine Arts Academy, Inc., periodo del 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2031
- Presentación solo informativa sobre la propuesta de revisión, eliminación y renumeración de las Políticas de la Junta A-01 a A-08
- Actualización sobre el plan de participación comunitaria para el posible cambio de nombre de Cesar Chavez Elementary
- Autoevaluación trimestral de la Junta aprobada (moción aprobada 8–0)
- Informe de Servicios Financieros al 31 de enero de 2026 (Periodo 07, FY2026) presentado para información
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS Board approves quarterly self-evaluation and consent agenda items
The OKCPS Board of Education approved the May 4, 2026, quarterly self-evaluation. The Board also passed a comprehensive consent agenda covering legal services, financial reports, and personnel actions.
- Approved May 4, 2026, Quarterly Self Evaluation (8-0)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (8-0)
- Approved Stanley Hupfeld Fine Arts charter contract (8-0)
- Approved Board Time Use Evaluation for Feb 10 – April 20, 2026 (8-0)
- Approved election of Clint Everheart as Assistant Treasurer (8-0)
- Approved April 13, 2026, meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved April 20, 2026, work session minutes (8-0)
- Approved FY26 Encumbrance List, Treasury Reports, and School Activity Fund Report (8-0)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, May 4, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson ( arrived at 6:30 pm ); Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Vernona Dismuke, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Galilea Martinez, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk / Minutes Clerk; Hayley Jones, Deputy Board Clerk / Deputy Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Recognitions
INFORMATION ONLY - No Board Action Requested, Presentation: 2.01 OKCPS High School Students Academic Honors Presentation
Jahree Herzer, Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning, Ellen Kraft, Director of Language Acquisition, and Milton Bowens,
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Due Process Hearing
La Junta ratifica la terminación del empleado de apoyo Jarron Thompson
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Oklahoma City llevó a cabo una audiencia de debido proceso sobre la recomendación del superintendente de terminar al empleado de apoyo Jarron Thompson. La junta se reunió en sesión ejecutiva para discutir el asunto y luego votó unánimemente para ratificar la terminación y aceptar los hallazgos de la administración.
- Audiencia sobre la recomendación del Superintendente de terminar a Jarron Thompson, un empleado de apoyo
- La Junta se reunió en Sesión Ejecutiva bajo 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) para discutir la terminación
- La moción para ratificar la terminación fue aprobada 7-0 (Lori N Bowman no estuvo presente en la votación)
- La resolución final aceptó los Hallazgos de Hechos y Conclusiones de Derecho de la Administración
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
Nueva integrante de la junta del Distrito 5 de OKCPS toma posesión en sesión de trabajo
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Oklahoma City llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo, comenzando con la toma de posesión de la recién elegida integrante del Distrito 5, Vernona Dismuke. Tras el juramento, la junta discutirá la transición hacia la Gobernanza de Resultados Estudiantiles Impulsados por el Futuro con representantes del Council of Great City Schools, centrándose en iniciativas de metas efectivas y alineación presupuestaria. No hay votaciones programadas más allá del llamado al orden procesal y el cierre de la sesión.
- Juramento de cargo para la integrante de la junta del Distrito Electoral 5, Vernona Dismuke, quien ganó la elección del 7 de abril certificada el 10 de abril de 2026
- Discusión con el Council of Great City Schools sobre Iniciativas de Metas Efectivas para la transición de la gobernanza
- Discusión con el Council of Great City Schools sobre Alineación Presupuestaria Efectiva
- Calendario de monitoreo de la junta y documentos de metas/guías proporcionados como adjuntos
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✓ Decidido: Vernona Dismuke sworn in as District 5 Board Member
The Board of Education held a work session focused on student outcome governance and budget alignment. The meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office for the new District 5 representative.
- Administered Oath of Office to Vernona Dismuke (District 5)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm
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MINUTES - Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, April 20, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 20, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Oath of Office - New OKCPS Election District 5 Board Member
Craig Cates, Clerk of the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Board of Education (BOE), administered the Oath of Office to the OKCPS BOE Election District 5 Board member starting a new, four-year term of office. Vernona Dismuke won the April 7 General School Board Election, with the results of said election having been certified by the Oklahoma County Election Board April 10, 2026.
Procedural: 1.02 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Carole Thompson, District 1; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Vernona Dismuke, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Galilea Martinez.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
2. Work Session
Discussion, Workshop / Training Session: 2.01 Presentat
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta se reorganiza, elige oficiales y monitorea la meta de matemáticas de tercer grado
La Junta de Educación de OKCPS administró el juramento de cargo a la nueva miembro de la junta del Distrito 7, Galilea Martinez, luego se reorganizó eligiendo oficiales y considerando un Vicepresidente. La junta aceptó el Informe de Monitoreo Interino de la Meta 2A sobre el crecimiento en matemáticas de tercer grado y reconoció a Roosevelt Middle School por obtener el reconocimiento nacional RAMP.
- Galilea Martinez fue juramentada como nueva miembro de la junta del Distrito Electoral 7 de OKCPS tras ganar la elección del 7 de abril.
- La Junta eligió a Sydney Ward (Encumbrance Clerk), Ann Harper (Treasurer), Rhonda Bridges (Assistant Treasurer), Martha Sturm-Sawyer (Designated Purchasing Agent), Craig A. Cates (Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk) y Hayley Jones (Deputy Board Clerk/Deputy Minutes Clerk).
- La Junta consideró la elección de un Vicepresidente (no se muestra resultado).
- La Junta aceptó el Informe de Monitoreo Interino de la Meta 2A sobre el crecimiento en matemáticas de tercer grado, con el objetivo de aumentar del 43.1% al 56% para 2028.
- Roosevelt Middle School fue reconocida por recibir el reconocimiento RAMP de la American School Counselor Association.
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✓ Decidido: Board directs district to begin renaming César Chávez Elementary School
The board elected its officers and chose Lori Bowman as Vice Chair (5‑2 vote). It accepted the Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report and directed the district to start renaming César Chávez Elementary School under policy D‑08. All items on the consent agenda, including finance, encumbrance, and personnel reports, were approved.
- Elected board officers (Encumbrance Clerk, Treasurer, etc.) – motion carried
- Elected Lori Bowman as Vice Chair (5‑2 vote) – motion carried
- Accepted Interim Goal 2A Monitoring Report – motion carried
- Directed district to begin renaming César Chávez Elementary School per policy D‑08 – motion carried
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (academics, elementary, secondary, etc.) – motion carried
- Approved FY26 Encumbrance List – motion carried
- Approved Treasury, School Activity Fund, and Financial Services reports – motion carried
- Approved Personnel Report authorizing new hires and other personnel actions – motion carried
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, April 13, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Oath of Office - New OKCPS Election District 7 Board Member
Hayley Jones, Deputy Clerk of the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Board of Education (BOE) administered the Oath of Office to the OKCPS BOE Election District 7 Board member starting a new, four-year term of office. Galilea Martinez won the April 7 General School Board Election, with the results of said election having been certified by the Oklahoma County Election Board April 10, 2026.
Procedural: 1.02 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Galilea Martinez, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vernona Dismuke, District 5.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Hayley Jones, Deputy Board Clerk / Deputy Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.03 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment
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Mon Mar 30, 2026
Regular Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta aprueba la expansión de la concesión de Harding para añadir un sitio de primaria
La Junta de Educación de OKCPS votó unánimemente a favor de aprobar la solicitud de concesión y el contrato enmendados para Harding Charter College Preparatory School, permitiendo que la escuela añada un sitio de escuela primaria. El punto había sido presentado en la agenda de información del 9 de marzo de 2026. La moción fue aprobada 6-0.
- Aprobó la solicitud de concesión enmendada para que Harding Charter College Preparatory School se expandiera con un sitio de escuela primaria
- La moción fue aprobada unánimemente con seis votos a favor
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✓ Decidido: Board approves amended charter application for Harding Charter College Preparatory School
The OKCPS Board of Education approved the amended application and charter contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School. The meeting concluded shortly after this single action item.
- Approved Amended Charter Application and Charter Contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School (6-0)
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MINUTES - Regular Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, March 30, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Carole Thompson, District 1; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; and Juan Lecona, District 6.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mike Shelton, District 5; and Meg McElhaney, District 7.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
2. Special Business
Action: 2.01 Possible Action to Approve the Amended Application for Authorization and Amended Charter Contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School
Motion to approve the Amended Charter Application and Charter Contract for Harding Charter College Preparatory School
Motion by Paula Lewis, second by Jessica Cifuentes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Paula Lewis, Carole A Thompson, Lori N Bowman, Jessica Cifuentes, Dana Meister, Juan Lecona
3. Adjournment
Action: 3.01 Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La junta de OKCPS acepta la auditoría del año fiscal 2025 y revisa la meta de lectura de primer grado
La junta votó para aceptar el Informe de Auditoría del Año Fiscal 2025 y el Informe de Monitoreo Interino de la Meta 1B sobre el crecimiento de la lectura en primer grado. También recibió informes de comités y escuchó información sobre futuras revisiones de políticas para el Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de Bonos y una expansión de una escuela chárter. Se adoptó una resolución en honor a la miembro de la junta Meg McElhaney.
- Aceptó el Informe de Auditoría del año fiscal 2025 de Forvis Mazars US, LLP
- Aceptó el Informe de Monitoreo Interino de la Meta 1B sobre el crecimiento de la lectura en primer grado (NWEA MAP)
- Discutió acciones futuras sobre las revisiones de la Política D-15 (Bond Citizens Oversight Committee)
- Presentó la solicitud enmendada de Harding Charter College Preparatory School para agregar un sitio de escuela primaria
- Adoptó una resolución honrando a la miembro de la junta Meg McElhaney por su servicio
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✓ Decidido: Board approves FY25 audit and consent agenda items
The OKCPS Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 audit report and approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, encumbrances, and minutes. The board also adopted resolutions honoring two outgoing members.
- Accepted FY25 Audit Report (7-0)
- Approved FY26 Encumbrance List (7-0)
- Approved School Activity Fund Report (7-0)
- Approved Treasury Reports (7-0)
- Approved Financial Services Report (7-0)
- Approved Lease Revenue Bond Report (7-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring Meg McElhaney (6-1)
- Adopted resolution honoring Mike Shelton (6-1)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, March 9, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Mike Shelton, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Meg McElhaney, District 7.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carole Thompson, District 1.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Public Comments
Procedural: 2.01 Public Comments
No public comments were presented.
3. Superintendent's Report
Report: 3.01 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools, provided a general update to the Board on District operations: GREAT SYSTEMS, Enrollment, and First Choice Online Learning; GREAT LEARNING, Great Learning
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta discutirá el monitoreo de guardrails y los programas universitarios y profesionales
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Oklahoma City llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir dos temas: una actualización sobre el proceso de monitoreo de guardrails del distrito y una presentación sobre la programación universitaria y profesional, que incluye rutas profesionales, centros universitarios y profesionales, y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. No se esperan votos formales; la sesión es únicamente para discusión y capacitación. La reunión comienza con el pase de lista y cierra con una moción de aplazamiento.
- Actualización del Proceso de Monitoreo de Guardrails – presentación del personal sobre cómo la junta monitorea las métricas de desempeño del distrito
- Actualización de la Programación Universitaria y Profesional – discusión sobre rutas profesionales, centros universitarios y profesionales, y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral
- Los adjuntos incluyen una presentación de diapositivas, un calendario de monitoreo de 5 años y preguntas de los miembros de la junta
- La reunión es una sesión de trabajo; no hay puntos de acción ni audiencias públicas en la agenda
- Aplazamiento – voto procesal para finalizar la reunión
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS Board held a work session on monitoring and career programming
The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on strategic updates. Discussions included the guardrail monitoring process and college and career programming topics.
- Discussed guardrail monitoring process update
- Discussed college and career programs, pathways, centers, and workforce development
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MINUTES - Regular (Work Session) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, February 23, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:33 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Mike Shelton, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carole Thompson, District 1; and Meg McElhaney, District 7.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
2. Work Session
Discussion, Workshop / Training Session: 2.01 Guardrail Monitoring Process Update
Mr. Jason Galloway, Chief Strategy Officer, provided an update to the Board on the process for guardrail monitoring.
Discussion, Presentation, Workshop / Training Session: 2.02 College & Career Programming Update
Mr. Jason Galloway, Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. M'Lou Smith, and Kate Hayden led discussions on the following topics: OKCPS College & Career Programs; Career Pathways; College and Career Centers; and Workforce Developmen
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta aprueba la solicitud de escuela chárter de Stanley Hupfeld Academy
La Junta de OKCPS votó a favor de aprobar una solicitud de escuela chárter para Stanley Hupfeld Academy, autorizándola como una chárter patrocinada por el distrito. La junta también votó para nombrar la instalación de educación temprana de John Marshall Enterprise High School como 'Potts Family Early Learning Center'. Además, la junta recibió información sobre las revisiones propuestas a la política del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de Bonos y el borrador del calendario académico estudiantil 2027-2028, y se espera que se tomen medidas en el futuro.
- Aprobó la solicitud de escuela chárter de Stanley Hupfeld Academy (moción aprobada 7-0)
- Nombró la instalación de educación temprana de John Marshall Enterprise High School como 'Potts Family Early Learning Center' (moción aprobada 7-0)
- Discutió acciones futuras sobre las revisiones a la Política de la Junta D-15 (Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de Bonos)
- Discutió acciones futuras sobre el Calendario Académico Estudiantil 2027-2028
- Recibió actualizaciones sobre los Centros de Universidad y Carrera, reclutamiento de maestros y eventos del Mes de la Historia Negra
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS Board approves charter school and academic calendar changes
The Board of Education approved the Stanley Hupfeld Academy charter school application and updates to the 2025-2026 student academic calendar. Additionally, the Board accepted several goal monitoring reports regarding student enrollment and math proficiency.
- Approved Stanley Hupfeld Academy charter school application (7-0)
- Named John Marshall Enterprise High School Early Childhood facility 'Potts Family Early Learning Center at John Marshall Enterprise High School' (7-0)
- Accepted Interim Goal 3A Monitoring Report regarding 8th grade enrollment (7-0)
- Accepted Goal 2 and Interim Goal 2C Monitoring Reports regarding math proficiency (7-0)
- Approved changes to the 2025-2026 OKCPS Student Academic Calendar (7-0)
- Approved all items in the Consent Agenda (7-0)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, February 9, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm on Monday, February 9, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Mike Shelton, District 5; Juan Lecona, District 6; and Meg McElhaney, District 7 ( arrived at 5:33 pm ).
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carole Thompson, District 1.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Public Comments
Procedural: 2.01 Public Comments
Two individuals made public comments.
3. Superintendent's Report
Report: 3.01 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools, provided a general update to the Board on District operations, covering the following topics: GREAT SYSTEMS, Student Records Update, College and Career C
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education
La Junta votará sobre el informe de seguimiento de culminación de estudios postsecundarios del Objetivo 3
La junta discutirá y posiblemente votará sobre la aceptación del Informe de Seguimiento del Objetivo 3 de Future-Driven 2030, que rastrea la culminación de oportunidades postsecundarias entre los estudiantes de 11.º y 12.º grado. Las presentaciones solo para fines informativos incluyen una solicitud de autorización de escuela chárter para Stanley Hupfeld Academy y una propuesta para nombrar la instalación de Primera Infancia de John Marshall Enterprise High School. La agenda de consentimiento cubre asuntos académicos, financieros y operativos de todos los departamentos del distrito.
- Discusión y posible acción sobre el Informe de Seguimiento del Objetivo 3 (Culminación de Oportunidades Postsecundarias) de Future-Driven 2030
- Presentación sobre una posible acción futura con respecto a la autorización de Stanley Hupfeld Academy como una nueva escuela chárter
- Discusión sobre la asignación de nombre a la instalación de Primera Infancia de John Marshall Enterprise High School (casi terminada)
- Reconocimiento de los miembros de la Junta de OKCPS por el Mes de Reconocimiento de los Miembros de la Junta Escolar de Oklahoma
- Agenda de consentimiento que cubre Académicos, Escuelas Primarias/Secundarias, Junta/Legal, Servicios Financieros, RR.HH., TI y Operaciones
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✓ Decidido: OKCPS board approves consent agenda items and postsecondary goal report
The OKCPS Board of Education met on January 12, 2026, to review district updates and approve routine business. The board unanimously accepted the Goal 3 Monitoring Report tracking student postsecondary completion targets. It also approved the full consent agenda, which encompassed personnel actions, financial reports, encumbrance lists, and operational items. Two informational items regarding a charter school application and a facility naming process were discussed for potential future action only.
- Accepted Goal 3 Monitoring Report on postsecondary completion targets (8-0)
- Approved all consent agenda items covering operations, finance, IT, and capital projects (8-0)
- Approved minutes from December 1 and December 8 board meetings (7-0)
- Approved FY26 encumbrance list and treasury reports (consent agenda)
- Approved school activity fund report (consent agenda)
- Approved personnel report including new hires, promotions, and reemployments (consent agenda)
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MINUTES - Regular (Business) Meeting of the OKCPS Board of Education (Monday, January 12, 2026)
1. Call To Order
Paula Lewis, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 12, 2026 , in the Great Room of the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106.
Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Lewis, Chairperson; Carole Thompson, District 1; Lori Bowman, Vice Chair & District 2 Rep.; Jessica Cifuentes, District 3; Dana Meister, District 4; Mike Shelton, District 5 ( arrived at 5:33 pm ); Juan Lecona, District 6; and Meg McElhaney, District 7 ( arrived at 5:39 pm ).
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools; Tony Childers, General Counsel; Craig Cates, Board Clerk/Minutes Clerk; District staff, students, parents, stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Procedural: 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence
The Board Clerk led in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
2. Public Comments
Procedural: 2.01 Public Comments
No public comments were presented.
3. Superintendent's Report
Report: 3.01 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent of Schools provided a general update to the Board on District operations, covering the following topics: GREAT LEARNING, Fall Civics Day, F.D. Mo
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