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Votes and outcomes (selected):

- Calendar revisions (Item 5): Motion to approve the revised calendars and notation of late‑start Wednesdays was moved and seconded; board vote recorded as unanimous (Miss Grant: Aye; Miss Schultz: Aye; Doctor Kirk: Aye; Doctor Daniel: Aye; Chair: Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Policy package approvals and tablings (Item 6): The board approved a group of policies (including C14, F5, I26, J41, J47 as presented) by motion and roll call (unanimous aye). Two policies, C15 (in‑district transfers) and I35 (adult virtual program policy tied to Senate Bill 745), were tabled for revision; the board asked staff to revise the C15 draft so transfer appeal procedures mirror related language and to add explicit language clarifying that students served under the adult/virtual provision are not eligible for traditional high‑school activities (prom, assemblies, graduation) before returning both for a vote. Outcome: several policies approved; C15 and I35 tabled.

- Federal program housekeeping (D20) (Item 7): Approved unanimously to update job‑title references and purchasing thresholds (motion approved). Outcome: approved.

- Overnight travel (Item 9): Board approved blanket authorization for postseason overnight travel for district teams and activities, with the board removing the OSSAA acronym so the approval would apply broadly to postseason trips. Outcome: approved.

- Exchange student (Item 10): Board approved enrollment of a J‑1 exchange student for Del City High School pending J‑1 visa processing; motion approved unanimously. Outcome: approved.

- Townsend Elementary funding (Item 13): Board approved funding for the new Townsend elementary school; presenters reported a final project total of $34,670,077.11. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call recorded).

- Baseball field turf (Item 15a): Board approved turf installation for three high‑school baseball fields (turf only; other infrastructure deferred). Outcome: approved.

- Personnel (Item 15d–g): Board approved multiple hiring recommendations including three mental‑health specialists (Rico Childs; Ashley Wilson; Katie Boateng) and Dorothy Mosley as assistant principal at Tinker Elementary. Outcome: approvals recorded by roll call (unanimous ayes noted).

- Transfer appeals (Items 17): Following an executive session to review confidential student records under state law, the board voted to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to deny two transfer appeals (student A and student B). Outcome: both denials approved by roll call (unanimous ayes noted).

For items where the mover or seconder was not named on the public record, motions are summarized as recorded; vote tallies were read into the record as roll call by named board members.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mid-Del Schools Board Meeting 2025-07-15","oneSentenceSummary","The board recorded unanimous approvals on calendar revisions, many policy updates, construction and personnel recommendations, and denied two student transfer appeals after executive session.","taxTitle","MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY, School Districts, Oklahoma","taxId",69008,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550581,"Board hears strategic plan and literacy progress: tier‑1 tools, attendance goals, and middle‑school interventions",1764,3036000,4800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806&start=3036&end=4800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806/thumbnail_3036000.jpg","/articles/6550581/Oklahoma/Board-hears-strategic-plan-and-literacy-progress-tier1-tools-attendance-goals-and-middleschool-interventions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550581-27ab7d52e1c5fe2ca6086e663f38abff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004890&Signature=f12IlsVBtLh4ZkjwbvCfbFxe1xo9L36Le8we5K~0Ok6BiiUoWlxuPQ1ZbyGz7WKPtQVpBt~m7WvYn9cWJGT39XT64p2muLbpdmrnFtRe0K2nvoRG8Fgk72lSbGFyT4zOFyz-xR-1FHtJOqz3-IvxisCXuRSCje0sNuvsdXciSwE-2Q9K6g4g6Esb13Jcq-IWORhJNTxhy3QZalBJ1PdF53KREU9L8B6eEyhywhJ37Ja5Og4w~9uxAbRM6SBwZBH4Jx4pJ4FSey7k2Kfn9wPe8uAr86b2umqaEGrHsUztyFG2UJ2UXuXnvugxxVqfUgVOKTyZjCR9XLkH8XUvm2YtBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District curriculum and instructional leaders summarized progress on the multi‑year strategic plan and literacy initiatives.

Tami (presenter identified as a member of Teaching & Learning) reviewed the district strategic plan through 2029, highlighting work on tier‑1 instruction, professional learning communities (PLCs), and use of data. She said a one‑page tier‑1 professional development tool was created for principals and teachers to align teacher actions and student actions during instruction. The Teaching & Learning team will continue monthly principal PD, refine late‑start PLC time and ask principals to limit assigning teachers to cover during PLCs so collaboration time is protected.

On attendance, the district has set an initial goal that each site reduce chronic absenteeism by 5% and ultimately align with the state average by 2029. The district plans targeted communications with parents and staff, monthly site attendance sharing and monitoring, and outreach for students with prior chronic patterns.

Literacy update: elementary instructional facilitator Melissa Dalton and secondary facilitator Tracy Henn reported primary and secondary progress. District highlights included training all Pre‑K teachers in a science‑of‑reading program and enrolling 48 district educators in a state‑offered multi‑year LETRS cohort. Elementary universal screening (STAR) showed third grade with the highest percentage of expected or better growth districtwide; Pleasant Hill and Barnes elementary schools were noted for strong growth (about 72% and 68% reaching expected growth, respectively). The district paused automated Lexia assignments, retrained sites on appropriate usage and aligned usage so program time and growth were consistent across elementary sites.

Secondary update: expanded participation in a writing project pedagogy was credited with narrowing the district‑state gap on ACT writing (district average increased toward state average to 5.6 for two consecutive years). Middle‑school students with foundational gaps showed measurable improvement in fluency through targeted interventions; the district plans a phased reduction in large‑scale middle‑school interventions as elementary prevention reduces future need.

No formal actions were required; staff said next steps include kindergarten and first‑grade science‑of‑reading training, greater support for new teachers, continued PLC protection, and district‑led college and career events.","District presented its strategic plan implementation status through 2029 and literacy program updates: tier‑1 PD tools, Pre‑K science‑of‑reading training, Lexia alignment, and plans to reduce chronic absenteeism by 5% per site.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550585,"Superintendent warns federal Title funding freeze could cut more than $1 million; district child nutrition budget nearly $7 million",649,481000,1130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806&start=481&end=1130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6550585/Oklahoma/Superintendent-warns-federal-Title-funding-freeze-could-cut-more-than-1-million-district-child-nutrition-budget-nearly-7-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550585-73d11939e40f4753b1dc26ffa6a016df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004890&Signature=A3g9SbgN-KPA2FEK9S~c~cop0cB13go1YeQbXeRqK0gRTqjuSmg~MzfW9C-FJ3~UKr-HtLxg3aPnHwSwxkm9nFnTgJz1jl-lbeiV6jKRFaCXst-gNyG2uuN3E07zHWro6EbfFGfBDXnfFLRW7uQMo4iP3kobeZsbT2XymOukQexQd3fnhKti7dCiEN6KZHTAo77tB9nhIHNrZvYgg5UoywKaz7SffDKGPAUwO8yTjNB-3cfVZ39TGag-1DBAt848q7aa5-cWFQukpG2aK9sVCFX33NQ-~MB0DXoZXDPWgAbBnuvAmkhaGuIHesRU9Xb1uTGeaYIHwOAJfQf1DVNGFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Cobb told the board the district faces a potential hit if federal Title allocations remain frozen at the U.S. Department of Education.

Cobb said the district could lose “over a million dollars” if the Department does not release Title I allocations that have been appropriated by Congress but were still being held, and that Title II — which supports professional development and coaching positions — is “close to a million dollars.” He described Title II funds as critical for instructional facilitators, mentoring and new‑teacher training, and said those positions and programs help address teacher shortages and the need for adult learning supports.

Cobb also described the district’s child nutrition program: the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision and currently feeds every student. She said the child nutrition budget is “close to $7,000,000 a year” and warned that if federal reimbursement were reduced or discontinued, continuing universal school meals would not be realistic for many districts. She asked the board to be prepared to explain the funding source for district professional development and nutrition services when communicating with the public.

On English‑learner funding, Cobb reported the district has about 700 students classified as English learners and receives roughly $57,000 in Title III funding for those services; she said the district supplements that with state funds and staffing to support 11 positions dedicated to English‑learner instruction.

Cobb said district budget planners had built a safety net into the current budget to absorb some federal uncertainty; she credited district fiscal staff for that preparation and asked that the district communicate to staff and the public how federal funds support specific programs and positions if funding remains impounded.

No formal board action was requested at the time of the report.","Superintendent briefed the board on potential loss of federal Title I and Title II funds held by the U.S. Department of Education, and stressed the district's reliance on the community eligibility program to feed students; child nutrition runs about $7,000,000 a year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550590,"Board reviews multipurpose facility plans for Midwest City, Carl Albert and Del City; Del City layout draws concern",1828,1172000,3000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806&start=1172&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806/thumbnail_1172000.jpg","/articles/6550590/Oklahoma/Board-reviews-multipurpose-facility-plans-for-Midwest-City-Carl-Albert-and-Del-City-Del-City-layout-draws-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550590-75d50d1dafa250fab3c651e715b7399c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004890&Signature=P3jK76FSMslgH312mEURqSZiam7t5mOSEIuZDgF9IEssFdEx2QhL2kov5ifO1DwtsnTNunIBgsIWfqWSiHSebB~RfEeSu-HYDRiJZGcUVFveu~E64PlyGF5lIvCRdy27KPfHPE-D2donab-FeQ1BbADAqus8LlLDmb51aVhxhNXBv~uLxWLuxFKFSQLoxpoHlZ9hFS-FvrGQUr~bp2UjX3zHlI-e7Tnrru9TKmU2FT5dc2Yx2hzXDWOLVMAZADh~VYi4u2f9aM-jESZTbiMM6YjiaTmUYL0uHZkiSni9T1OymF3aq8Y9EfjXnpsL2nnBnJGel5eEREMTQyI23UZ~YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects for the district presented schematic plans for three high‑school multipurpose facility projects and took board questions about layout, program and timeline.

Jordan Hall of MA+ described Midwest City’s new multipurpose building as just under 49,000 square feet, anchored by a 60‑yard indoor practice field, locker rooms, coaches’ offices, storage, an athletic trainer space and three overhead doors that allow indoor/outdoor flow with the adjacent outdoor practice field. Hall said the facility will include a reception area and accessory parking to support coaches and visitors.

Grant Gallagher presented Del City’s plan: a multipurpose facility of just over 48,000 square feet, an 8,500‑square‑foot storm shelter designed to accommodate the school population, and a 15,800‑square‑foot fine‑arts facility with dedicated band and orchestra spaces and storage mezzanines. Gallagher said the project includes a new lobby connection to the existing field house and that the team plans to go to bid in January or February.

Board members raised several programmatic concerns about Del City’s configuration, including the absence of a dedicated training room and limited usable locker‑room and coaches’ spaces in the proposed footprint. Board member comments repeatedly urged staff and architects to seek modest adjustments to the storm shelter placement and the building’s footprint to gain “a few hundred square feet” that could be repurposed for a trainer’s room, coaches’ meeting space or additional program rooms without adding a costly second story and elevator. Gallagher and the architects agreed to explore shifting the storm shelter west to recover usable area; the architects said that adjustment would be less costly than adding a second level and an elevator and would avoid parking impacts.

Architects also noted design choices intended to limit long‑term maintenance: bright exterior colors are composed of EIFS and painted elements so maintenance staff can refresh them over time. Board members praised the branding approach while continuing to press for functional parity across campuses—asking that Del City not be treated as an outlier compared with Midwest City and Carl Albert.

The board and architects also reviewed interior elements including trainer spaces, washer/dryer pass‑throughs for uniform laundering, auxiliary locker rooms and shared coaches’ offices. For the Midwest City and Carl Albert facilities, the locker rooms and training zones were presented as adequate for varsity operations, with auxiliary spaces available for smaller programs. At Del City, the team said existing adjacent facilities (the Manning Center/field house) would continue to be used to house the primary locker rooms while the new multipurpose building serves practices and additional program needs.

Timeline and next steps: the architects confirmed plans to release construction bids in January or February. Board members asked architects and district staff to return with revised options that (1) push the storm shelter slightly west to gain usable square footage, (2) include a possible small trainer’s room or flex space, and (3) present comparisons showing how Del City’s usable program area will align with the other two campuses.

No formal vote was taken on design changes; the presentation concluded with staff agreeing to return with revised schematic options and cost implications prior to bidding.","Architects presented 49,000-square-foot multipurpose indoor practice facilities for Midwest City and Carl Albert and a combined multipurpose/fine‑arts/storm shelter proposal for Del City. Board members questioned usable square footage at Del City and asked architects to explore shifting the storm shelter to gain program space before bid.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550570,"Medell Education Association leader Laurie Burris says goodbye after decades of service",137,253000,390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806&start=253&end=390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386707-cbcede0d3a54ff71c95ea124ff65c806/thumbnail_253000.jpg","/articles/6550570/Oklahoma/Medell-Education-Association-leader-Laurie-Burris-says-goodbye-after-decades-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550570-79194b14918b42482c60943ca362e0bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004890&Signature=S3Tm6aF0RtnHNv9CWb83gAz6JTKcqD3ty-O6yRXBgE6v0NsUycHrAAR8Bd6IaTTlVTn-kfL-ADdoDUimfmlMBtsPJRsmnOb1khCts3nVGUbc2v3vImYswafoypUMiB9qJBo2evshp-kRPJ4gwGcKSGRy5hfuMyOrexGNKDna6QMThkgn5Rgr6RmX-ryU1IvXnqbu1F8dTPsrHFGM01Tm4jnPyRFE~wvsffYMirW2LsVUn5ufg~CZU9tu8x-tj4eagaDDIfS1-tKG6ER782cNrt0mnH4FAI6QEPwurMyuSoSZTdNS1oHZrvm62LB4T~9BVvE23MleDCHIBXeIKNph0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laurie Burris addressed the board during public participation to announce her retirement and reflect on her years of service to the district.

Burris identified herself as a long‑time employee and past president of the district education association and said she has “spent my career advocating for the people who make public education work, teachers, support staff, and every human being who shows up every day for our students.” She said she is stepping away from the role but not from her “voice or my values,” and urged the district to meet new educators “with respect, transparency, and a willingness to listen even when the conversation gets uncomfortable.”

Board president Standridge and other members thanked Burris for her service. The remarks were delivered during the public‑comment period and did not prompt formal board action.","Laurie Burris, long‑time leader in the district teachers’ association, addressed the board to announce her retirement and urged the district to meet future educators with transparency and respect.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: board approves calendar changes, policies, construction funding, turf and personnel hires; two transfer appeals denied

Board hears strategic plan and literacy progress: tier‑1 tools, attendance goals, and middle‑school interventions

Superintendent warns federal Title funding freeze could cut more than $1 million; district child nutrition budget nearly $7 million

Board reviews multipurpose facility plans for Midwest City, Carl Albert and Del City; Del City layout draws concern

Medell Education Association leader Laurie Burris says goodbye after decades of service