Edmond board calls Feb. 10, 2026 bond election and approves new courses, construction award and personnel moves
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Summary
The Edmond Public Schools Board voted to call a Feb. 10, 2026 bond election (two questions totalling ballot amounts listed in the resolution), approved a package of new high‑school courses, awarded a subcontractor package for Horizon Middle School and confirmed principal and personnel recommendations.
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 1 voted to call a bond election for Feb. 10, 2026, approved a slate of new high‑school course offerings for 2026–27, awarded a construction subcontract package for Horizon Middle School and confirmed several personnel recommendations.
Board members approved the resolution calling the bond election after staff described the ballot language and project lists. The resolution includes two ballot questions: $136,350,000 for capital projects and $3,650,000 for transportation and equipment. Staff noted the district set a five‑year bond maturity limit and that the statutory interest‑rate ceiling cited in the resolution references state law; actual interest costs will depend on market conditions when bonds are sold. A trustee moved to approve the resolution and roll‑call votes were recorded with Underwood, Jones, Benson, Coleman and Hobgood voting to adopt the resolution.
Why it matters: The bond, if approved by voters on Feb. 10, 2026, would fund school‑site improvements, construction and equipment purchases described in the resolution and paid from bond proceeds; staff emphasized efforts to manage interest costs and to keep tax impacts consistent with previous assumptions.
The board also approved a package of proposed new high‑school courses to be added to the district course catalog for 2026–27. The package included three social‑studies electives (History of Pop Culture, Modern History Through Music and Global Conflicts: 1960–present); Personal Communication (a half‑credit virtual course); Digital and Social Media Marketing; Business Essentials; Aviation III (the third course in an aviation pathway that branches into drone and pilot tracks); Native American Arts (half credit); Reader Studio; AP Precalculus (initially offered to seniors); the new AP Cybersecurity course; and two agriculture courses (Agricultural Leadership and Greenhouse Production and Floral Design). A board member asked whether CareerTech or other grants would cover drone equipment; staff said CareerTech and lottery grant funds have been used at sites and that some equipment would be provided through those channels or site budgets. A motion to approve the full package passed on a unanimous roll call.
On construction, the board approved awarding the Horizon Middle School subcontractor package under the district's construction manager. Staff presented the recommended subcontract amount in the meeting as $20,978,150 to be paid from bond funds (the motion language later recorded $20,978,152); staff said contractors and bids are within budget and recommended approval. A trustee moved to award the package and the board voted to approve the award.
Personnel matters approved included the superintendent's recommendation of Jenny Williams as principal for Post Oak Elementary and a recommendation listed in the record as Lindsey Clem for principal at Will Rogers Elementary. The board also approved proposed certified personnel actions (Schedule A) and support personnel actions (Schedule B) as recommended by the superintendent. Staff announced that messaging about leadership transitions will be sent to families and staff in coming days.
The board moved into executive session twice during the meeting; after each return staff stated that no votes were taken and that no matters outside the posted agenda were discussed. The meeting concluded after approval of personnel items and a motion to adjourn.
Representative quotes from the record include the superintendent's explanation of weather‑closure timing: "we will attempt to make decisions early in the morning, try to by 6AM so that we can provide that opportunity for our families," and a staff summary of the bond questions: "the actual first question is for a 136,350,000 ... and then the second question would be 3,650,000 for transportation."
