Randy J. Long

The board meeting featured a series of recognitions for student and program achievements. This included the introduction of spotlight students from Prairie View Elementary and Enid High School, followed by celebrations of the Enid High School soccer team, the track team, the boys' and girls' golf teams, the slow pitch softball team, and the Air Force Junior ROTC for their national accomplishments. The meeting also included a prayer reflecting on the school system's role in the community and student development.

The board discussed moving pending certificate classroom teachers to the adjunct pay scale and approved an agreement with the YMCA for the purchase of golf simulators. Key business actions included the approval of fiscal year 2026 encumbrances, the District Financial Report, and the Annual Estimate of Needs. The board also authorized a joint facility use agreement with the Enid Sports Association and approved a resolution for an E-Rate Cyber Security Pilot Program. Additionally, the board approved personnel hirings, reassignments, and resignations, as well as adjunct instructor status for specific staff members.

This document outlines Enid Public Schools' plan for utilizing ARP ESSER III funds from 2021 to 2024. The plan details strategies for prevention and mitigation to ensure safe school operations, addresses learning loss through evidence-based interventions, and covers other allowable expenditures for operational continuity and facility improvements. A key component is ensuring all interventions cater to the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, especially vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This document captures the input gathered during a community meeting for Enid Public Schools' comprehensive strategic planning process. The plan aims to establish shared beliefs, a vision, and core values to prepare students for 21st-century demands, focusing on college and career readiness. Key areas for development include enhancing academic excellence, fostering critical 21st-century skills like collaboration and communication, optimizing the learning environment through technology and hands-on experiences, defining the evolving roles of teachers and leaders, and reimagining educational systems and measurement of effectiveness beyond standardized testing. The overarching vision is to align resources and streamline operations to meet the diverse needs of all students and prepare them for success in a global society.

The meeting included the presentation of spotlight awards to students from Taft Elementary School and Waller Middle School, as well as the recognition of AP Scholars and campus police officers. The Chief of Police provided a detailed overview of campus safety operations and protocols. Additionally, the superintendent presented a student enrollment update, noting a decline in numbers compared to the previous month, and sought board approval for updated capacity numbers, including the addition of a pre-kindergarten class at McKinley.