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Superintendent Polk outlines enrollment, FAFSA requirement and partnerships in OKCPS update
Summary
Superintendent Polk reviewed enrollment timing, a state FAFSA requirement for the class of 2025, partnerships (OU Health Telemedicine, OSU‑OKC), recruitment events, and literacy and fundraising initiatives.
Dr. Polk, superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools, used her Feb. 10 report to summarize district priorities, to ask families to enroll early, and to highlight several programs and partnerships.
Dr. Polk said enrollment for next school year opens March 1 to help the district plan staffing and resources. She also told families that “If you haven't already, we encourage all families and staff to sign up for text, phone and email notifications” for school alerts and updates.
The superintendent emphasized a state requirement tied to graduation for the class of 2025: "Families of graduating seniors completing the FAFSA, free application for federal student aid, or submitting an opt out form is now a state requirement for all students graduating in May 2025," Polk said. She said district data showed only about 15% of seniors had completed the FAFSA at the time of the report and urged families to attend upcoming FAFSA nights where staff will help complete forms.
Polk previewed other items the district will continue to track and report, including the bond 2020 update on new construction, renovations, technology and transportation, a March 7 Read Across OKCPS literacy event with district employees serving as guest readers, and pre‑K open houses. She also announced that Jason Galloway has been named Chief of Staff, highlighting his role in data dashboards and absenteeism tracking.
The superintendent noted a district employee fundraising campaign, Team, with a goal of raising $85,000 to support mentorship, tutoring and literacy programs; she credited last year’s donations with supporting literacy work in high‑need schools. Polk also thanked school counselors during School Counselors Month and promoted recruiting events, including a March 6 hiring event at Douglass High School aimed at STEM and special education roles.
Polk opened her remarks by acknowledging a recent tragedy—two students lost in a fire—and thanked district teams for supporting affected families. Her presentation was informational; board members responded with congratulations and reminders to vote in a board election the following day.
