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Moulton said buses travel roughly 1,750 miles per day across routes (not including activity trips) and described a rough start to the school year when routes ran about 45 minutes late on the first day before returning to schedule. The director said construction at Prairie View required consolidated stop points for some students, noting Mount Vernon was used as a safe pickup/drop-off because it had a crossing guard.

To manage fleet costs, the district negotiated to buy three lightly used 2022 buses for $71,000 each (totaling $213,000), a price Moulton said compared favorably with a new bus cost of about $150,000. He said the purchased buses included air conditioning and onboard cameras and are still under warranty.

Moulton also reported the district was awarded a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) grant for $37,568 to help replace an older wheelchair lift bus (the bus being replaced was a 2004 model). He said there is $87,000 in leftover bond funds available toward the purchase and estimated the district's out-of-pocket portion could be approximately $25,432 after the grant, though final numbers remained pending.

The director said his biggest persistent challenge is reliable air conditioning on buses and that AC problems are industry-wide. He said the district plans to continue buying and maintaining buses with AC and cameras to improve student comfort and safety.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Enid Public Schools Board Meeting 8-18-25","oneSentenceSummary","Transportation Director Rick Moulton told the board the district runs 112 routes, serves about 3,349 eligible riders, and purchased three lightly used buses for $71,000 each. The district was awarded a DEQ grant of $37,568 to replace an older wheelchair bus; bond funds will cover additional costs.","taxTitle","ENID, School Districts, Oklahoma","taxId",65356,"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},6589387,"Enid Public Schools expands tech, vets AI tools and tightens campus security",1485,2293000,3778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce&start=2293&end=3778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce/thumbnail_2293000.jpg","/articles/6589387/Oklahoma/Enid-Public-Schools-expands-tech-vets-AI-tools-and-tightens-campus-security","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589387-4d77e638b94b579bfc405bc4dd223c30/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725921&Signature=KV4DNnOjYcFI11Z~kyl8WIJHbXc4r~YslUiHXAWrhDwUX0TRGsS7UZZJxDdduDMJM1EtVDk3jP9ys4UbTYtGPLCqeIg~H0oX1l4DQXdNFZX7xFVvPo5TIMh~QvtnbabNNPdUiaoAvD1mdcXVV7PPldQXWJL7KSi3CkDxYt5PLDreifdsIn1WX2fxDL~RSMrH-hpytRB4YGcyl-4CrWikWa-zjuUCTlH2VrSMEXo~t6utagEv42Ehv93r1i0zup8fFUn6jH3VNUT0ozYbgTq1WKUbPuHCXpZseCLtO76vb-F43Z~BVUnI2nJhHMy90GBViN2FSZf8XBuIdycQGGq8Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Enid Public Schools technology department told the board the district is continuing its 1-to-1 device program, has vetted a small set of AI tools for classroom use and plans multiple security upgrades to cameras, badges and access control.

\"I think that in itself is a great accomplishment,\" Technology Director Jeff Herbel said of the district's tenth year of one-to-one devices. Herbel described the work over the summer to reimage devices, recalibrate projectors and update classroom audio and phones to improve teacher productivity this school year.

On artificial intelligence, Herbel said the district has vetted Google Gemini, NotebookLM and an application the district piloted (referred to in the meeting as Conmingo) for use in k'12 classrooms and secondary students. \"These meet our data security,\" he said, noting the district cannot vet every AI released and will select managed tools that meet privacy and security criteria.

Herbel outlined security upgrades tied to a passed bond: additional cameras and upgraded access-control badges (the district plans to replace badges this year) and a move toward classroom wearables for security. He also referenced greater managed use of VR/AR through the GEAR UP program at the middle school and ongoing data privacy vetting at the state level.

Superintendent Dr. Darrow and administrators also reported a four-day start to the district's no-cell-phone policy, implemented under state law. Dr. Darrow relayed positive early feedback: a high-school secretary posted that students were \"walking with their head up in the hallways\" and staff reported more student interaction during transitions. The superintendent said principals will meet to share feedback and refine practices.

Herbel described routine summer work that touched 1,500 iPads, 350 classroom audio systems and reimaged desktops and said the technology department will continue training and rollout for new systems. No board action was required for the informational update.","Technology Director Jeff Herbel reported on the district's 1-to-1 device program, vetted AI tools for students and staff, upgraded security plans including badge replacements and wearables, and discussed increased classroom VR use. Superintendent reported early success with a no-cell-phone policy implemented under state law.",{"_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},6589391,"Enid Public Schools to continue CEP meals; Longfellow kitchen remodel costed $275,000",348,1758000,2106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce&start=1758&end=2106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce/thumbnail_1758000.jpg","/articles/6589391/Oklahoma/Enid-Public-Schools-to-continue-CEP-meals-Longfellow-kitchen-remodel-costed-275000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589391-aa583f7dc2f01b37c66806662b12f970/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725921&Signature=H3xM9Um7fY5Jlf4uPtghyg5FHn6HohVYjj6oM4ErWnRd4lbzvl9xri3Ji66yAXsPbMrVzl4uqfaCl5QWGU072VGE4-YbkHddtIo3Fb-jY~M1JBwtcz9e6Jte8OVttuqF1-XdNvz3KSK2uoAXfTj2j08OZk9oAzA6XGRQpdz-HiwUvkekwfHmL90VzpYazfayDhHRrBjHTXj8fite1vBmOXV7XxCHJae7lmnC9C9tPwEIniTE82ec-DNhD39iWWzjyWeVP3jmDXeulDOhtwZI4oEXEDcCvAG88a3Z8MOxurEIAoAdJWUe~I0OS06lkxaw12VJA0AmVDIWXFWdafRR5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Enid Public Schools will operate under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the next four years, feeding all students free breakfast and lunch, Child Nutrition Director Kelly Craig told the board.

\"We're very excited to be CEP for the next 4 years, feeding our students free and reduced meals or free meals,\" Craig said during the board meeting, adding that the district is also launching NutriSlice, a menu web tool to display nutritional information for parents and students in the coming weeks.

Craig reviewed summer kitchen projects and costs. Longfellow's kitchen remodel removed fryers, replaced equipment and updated flooring and infrastructure. Craig provided a line-item summary she said totaled $275,000: $115,000 for a new walk-in freezer and refrigeration conversion plus ovens and other equipment; $58,000 for demo and tile work including stainless installation; $15,000 for electrical upgrades; $16,000 for plumbing upgrades and additional costs related to steam-line removal and other work.

Craig said the Longfellow work \"was something that needed to be done for a long time. It will make the kitchen safer and a lot more efficient,\" and that staff were \"truly excited.\" She also provided a projection for district food and supplies costs for the year of about $1,600,000 based on current bids and estimated quantities.

No action was required on the informational presentation; Craig said the new NutriSlice tool will roll out in a few weeks and that her assistant director assists with implementation.","Child Nutrition Director Kelly Craig briefed the board that the district will operate under the Community Eligibility Provision for four years and detailed a $275,000 Longfellow kitchen remodel and projected annual food/supplies costs of about $1.6 million.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6589396,"Enid Public Schools board approves vendor contracts, DHS partnership and policy updates",0,3247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce&start=3247&end=3247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597133-f4d41e15085cf1ccaca13aea1afcedce/thumbnail_3247000.jpg","/articles/6589396/Oklahoma/Enid-Public-Schools-board-approves-vendor-contracts-DHS-partnership-and-policy-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589396-9240b48d936e12c89f1b0879d61cd35c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725921&Signature=K1whI7EZ7dMd4l3iiDM64IiwLo5cqkQdMAr26Gxr2feHahfHvwQt6J1bv0ioV1vpC2efOHdlqr9rmVRriZimUUP7lGZZ~NaJdTEEWRkN1DXS2G5csxQ3sm2FU6dxIGIXhDtKzmLGh8~bWk9SerKjFdBWUl6G4ceMZEXZICu5UfUnnWlHe3lb1bMWeYkSnyfysHtSbjehTKB4GOc149Lfz9AM19-8ZFufNr7phYjkZoPht-8tTDX3vzTkHwbTv4lc1CmP-bGSopEwAnLXuYhNyoZZpM7Flh7e8udp9bqlU2G5wKtuMDARc6eNLixWOf1ias1kRqTpRL6rwfWsjK2JPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Enid Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve several vendor agreements, program partnerships and routine updates during its regular meeting.

The board approved an update tied to House Bill 3958 that lists employee-to-student communication platforms the district permits staff to use when contacting students. Superintendent Dr. Darrow presented the item and the motion to approve was made by Matt Lohman and seconded by Tory Turnbull. The roll-call vote recorded yes from Matt Lohman, Joe Blackwood, Randy Long, Kim Tinius, Tory Turnbull, Matt Sampson and Chad Mance.

The board also approved multiyear contracts with PowerSchool. The board authorized a long-term agreement for PowerSchool student information systems (including TalentEd records) with guaranteed pricing and a 4% rate increase after fiscal year 2027; the administration described the contract as a multiyear hedge against larger, unpredictable annual increases. The motion to approve the PowerSchool SIS/TalentEd contract passed on a unanimous vote (Lohman moved; Turnbull second).

Separately the board approved PowerSchool eCollect, a three-year subscription the administration said will centralize digital health forms, low-income reports and other parent-submitted records. The district will pay $10,222.97 in year one and approximately $10,584 in year three under the proposed schedule. That contract passed unanimously (motion by Kim Tinius; second by Joe Blackwood).

The board approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) to operate an 80% DHS / 20% Enid Public Schools school-based family services program. The program will allow the district to assign existing employees to retitled positions to provide mental-health access, basic-needs assistance, academic support and family services. The administration told the board the final contract amount is still being finalized and ranges between $200,000 and $315,000; the board voted to proceed and approved the agreement unanimously (motion by Matt Lohman; second by Joe Blackwood).

Other routine approvals included a consent agenda covering items 1 through 9, updated capacity numbers (adding a second grade at Glenwood and Garfield, increasing capacity by 18 at each school), and the district financial report for July. Chief financial officer Dr. Robinson told the board the July balances look low because the auditor's estimate-of-needs, which allows cash to be carried forward into the general and building funds, had not yet been provided; the administration said the underlying funds are available and the district expects to approve the estimate of needs in September. The motion to approve the financial report passed unanimously (motion by Tory Turnbull; second by Joe Blackwood).

The board also voted to convene an executive session on personnel negotiations and possible real-property purchase and appraisal; that motion passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance
- Employee-to-student communication platforms (House Bill 3958 implementation): motion by Matt Lohman; second Tory Turnbull; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Capacity updates (Glenwood and Garfield — add second grade at each): motion by Tory Turnbull; second by Kim Tinius; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- District financial report (July): motion by Tory Turnbull; second by Joe Blackwood; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- PowerSchool SIS & TalentEd multiyear agreement (guaranteed pricing; 4% increase after FY27): motion by Tory Turnbull; second Joe Blackwood; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- PowerSchool eCollect (3-year subscription; Year 1 $10,222.97): motion by Kim Tinius; second Joe Blackwood; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- DHS school-based family services program (80% DHS / 20% EPS; estimated $200,000'$315,000): motion by Matt Lohman; second Joe Blackwood; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Consent agenda (items 1\t6): motion by Joe Blackwood; second Matt Lohman; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Executive session (personnel/negotiations/real property): motion by Tory Turnbull; second Joe Blackwood; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

The board recorded no votes in opposition during the meeting. Several approvals were accompanied by brief staff presentations; the district said most contracts are routine renewals or strategic multiyear commitments intended to stabilize budgeting for critical student information, HR and parent-facing systems.","The Enid Public Schools Board approved multiple agreements and routine items, including a communication-platform update tied to House Bill 3958, multiyear contracts with PowerSchool, an 80/20 DHS-funded school-based family services program, updated capacity counts and the district's financial report.","actionData","errors"]

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