EPS Foundation honors Deanna Boston for transformative leadership and community impact

The Edmond Public Schools (EPS) Board Meeting on May 6, 2025, highlighted significant achievements and recognized the contributions of key personnel, particularly focusing on the retirement of Deanna Boston, a pivotal figure in the district's foundation.

During the meeting, board members expressed deep appreciation for Boston's extensive impact on EPS. She was credited with shaping a strategic vision for the foundation that benefited both students and teachers. Under her leadership, the foundation honored its founders through initiatives in legacy giving and sustainability. Boston also launched a student ambassador program aimed at cultivating student leaders and advocates, which has been well-received.

Boston's efforts in enhancing classroom resources were notable, with her initiatives through DonorsChoose resulting in nearly $2 million in support and an increase in funded projects from 120 to over 2,500 in just five years. Additionally, she played a crucial role in supporting mental health initiatives across the district and was instrumental in establishing seven new endowed awards and scholarships to benefit students for generations.

Her financial leadership was particularly commendable, as the foundation's assets grew by 50% during the global pandemic. Boston also fostered increased community partnerships and engagement, securing funds for the district's first early college program cohort aimed at underserved students.

In a broader recognition, the meeting also honored 55 retirees from the district, acknowledging their diverse roles, from teachers to support staff. Many retirees were unable to attend due to the busy nature of May, but their contributions were celebrated collectively.

The meeting underscored the significant transitions within the EPS community, with Boston's retirement marking the end of an impactful era and the recognition of dedicated staff members who have shaped the educational landscape in Edmond.