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Enid superintendent outlines literacy, ACT support and Eisenhower shelter steps as design nears completion
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Darrow updated the Enid Public Schools Board on Science of Reading and MTSS rollout, an ACT prep program serving about 1,700 students, expansion of pre‑AP/AP courses, district-wide interactive‑board installations and progress on the Eisenhower rebuild pending FEMA and Department of Defense reviews.
Dr. Darrow told the Enid Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday that the district is deepening instruction and supports under its strategic plan, highlighting science-of-reading training and multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) at school sites.
"We want to make sure that the strategies we're using with kids are proven to be effective," Miss Jones, a member of the student achievement team, said during the presentation on the district's instructional goals. She said roughly 55 educators have participated in site-level MTSS planning and more training is scheduled in February.
Superintendent staff described a districtwide ACT support system for grades 9–11 that is being used by about 1,700 students, along with expanded advanced-course offerings: eight new pre‑AP courses and one new AP course. The district also added a college-and-career specialist and is using diagnostics and adaptive study plans to target instruction.
Dr. Darrow also reported on technology and capital work. Interactive boards were installed in pre‑K through third grade over Thanksgiving, and the board will consider a consent purchase order to finish installations through fifth grade and for specials. "With any technology, obviously, there's gonna be some hiccups. But overall, the principals seem happy," said Mr. Raider, who described classroom feedback.
On the Eisenhower school rebuild, Dr. Robinson said the storm‑shelter design is finalized but requires three FEMA reviews to obtain the shelter rating before final drawings can go to bid. The district has resubmitted its application package to the Department of Defense and is awaiting a NEPA (environmental) review and verification that the site is not on Native American land. Board members said if approvals align it might be possible to start site work in February, but Dr. Robinson cautioned that construction likely will take at least 24 months.
Enrollment figures were also reviewed: Dr. Darrow reported the current headcount at 7,103 students, down from 7,139 the previous month, with 17 pending enrollments that could raise the total.
The superintendent closed by outlining a Teacher Empowerment Program that offers additional hours and days for advanced, lead and master teachers; the program's first planning meeting is set for Jan. 15.
The board did not take substantive action on these items at the meeting beyond placing some technology purchases on the consent agenda; several items remain contingent on outside reviews and approvals.
