Oklahoma City School District

This Student Outcomes Monitoring Report details the progress towards increasing math growth for 3rd and 8th-grade students. It highlights that the district is currently on track to meet Interim Goal 2A, attributing success to a coherent system encompassing Curriculum Strategy, Assessment Strategy, Instructional Monitoring and Support Strategy, and Data-Informed Collaboration and Planning Strategy. The report identifies current barriers and outlines next steps to deepen existing strategies and activate new ones to ensure consistent implementation and accelerate student learning outcomes.

The board meeting featured a review of high school student award criteria, including academic achievement and biliteracy honors. The workforce development update focused on communication strategies with families and the availability of district-wide programs for students. Enrollment data was analyzed, noting an increase in student count since the beginning of April. Additionally, the Board reviewed a new AI-powered meeting evaluation tool and discussed the eligibility and funding distribution mechanisms for the STEP Academy transition program.

This document is a Guardrail Monitoring Report for Oklahoma City Public Schools, dated March 2026. It details the progress and implementation of Guardrail 1, which focuses on incorporating life skills learning into the student educational experience, as defined by the district's Profile of a Graduate. The report outlines three interim guardrails: fostering collaborative problem-solving or project-based learning, enhancing effective classroom discussion strategies, and providing students and families with access to study skills toolkits. These initiatives aim to develop critical thinking, communication, teamwork, resilience, and independence, with implementation timelines and goals extending up to 2028.

This Student Outcomes Monitoring Report for March 2026 details the progress towards a strategic goal of increasing 4th-grade reading proficiency by August 2030, supported by an interim goal focusing on first-grade reading growth. The report identifies four strategic areas contributing to progress: Curriculum Strategy, Assessment Strategy, Instructional Monitoring and Support Strategy, and Data-Informed Collaboration and Planning Strategy. It also outlines barriers and next steps, including initiatives like Project LIFT and enhanced classroom discussions, to achieve accelerated student outcomes.

The superintendent provided an update on family engagement resources, including advocacy for student nutrition and the provision of meals in schools. The report covered district activities such as career preparation through mock interviews for students, professional development for staff, participation in the Clara Looper National Plaza dedication, and celebrations for Native American Heritage Month. Additionally, the superintendent highlighted school leadership recognition, military service member appreciation, and various student achievement events.