Owasso School District 11

The board meetings covered various administrative and educational items, including: district-wide welcome back success and upcoming election dates; updates on roofing and construction projects; review of professional learning and assessments; approval of numerous financial contracts and advertising sponsorships; board calendar approvals; policy edits and additions; approval of special education consultant contracts; and executive sessions to discuss out-of-district student transfer appeals. Additionally, the board participated in professional development, legislative updates, and team-building activities, and approved grants related to teacher empowerment.

The board meeting included special recognitions, reports from the Superintendent, and updates on Teaching and Learning and District Services. The board considered several financial and operational items, including purchase orders, activity reports, and advertising agreements. Additionally, the board approved a revision to the Wellness Policy, reviewed the first draft of the proposed Student Transfers Policy, and approved the Treasurer's Report. The board also convened into an executive session to discuss the employment and contract of the Superintendent of Schools.

The board convened for an executive session to discuss the hiring of an Executive Director of Technology and an Ator Elementary Assistant Principal. Following the session, the board approved the hiring of Dr. Michelle Baker as the Executive Director of Technology and Ms. Nicole Burkhardt as the Ator Elementary Assistant Principal. The board and the superintendent also participated in Title IX training facilitated by the Oklahoma State School Board Association.

The Board held a special meeting to discuss matters concerning the employment and contract of the Superintendent of Schools in an executive session. Following the executive session, the Board voted to authorize its attorneys to undertake actions consistent with the discussions held during that session.

The board reorganized its officers and recognized students for National Merit and Academic All-State achievements. Discussion included reports on upcoming legislation, recent senior conferences, and ongoing district infrastructure projects. The board authorized numerous vendor contracts and license renewals for educational software, technology infrastructure, and specialized student services. Notable actions included the approval of guaranteed maximum price amendments for school construction projects, the resolution for the sale of general obligation building bonds, the adoption of temporary appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year, and the approval of resignation agreements alongside the hiring of a new Director of Special Education.