Broken Arrow board recognizes Deputy Superintendent Carla Dias' retirement, approves Kristen Graves as assistant superintendent
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The board honored Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carla Dias on her announced retirement and approved Kristen Graves as assistant superintendent beginning in 2026–27; Dias said she will remain for a six-month transition and Graves was presented as a district graduate with 24 years in education.
The Broken Arrow Board of Education recognized Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carla Dias and accepted her announcement of impending retirement effective this summer, and the board approved Kristen Graves as the district’s next assistant superintendent for the 2026–27 school year.
Board members and staff praised Dias’ career in the district—she began at Wolf Creek Elementary, later served as principal at multiple schools, helped open Highland Park and moved to the service center in 2013. "It's been a privilege to work in Broken Arrow and serve here," Dias said, adding she will remain in the district for roughly six more months to help with transition.
District presenters recommended Kristen Graves for the assistant-superintendent role, noting she is a Broken Arrow graduate with 24 years of experience in education, including roles at Coweta Public Schools and district leadership positions as assistant principal and director-level work. The board moved, seconded and approved the appointment by roll call.
What happens next: Dias will begin a transition period leading to summer retirement; Graves is to assume the assistant superintendent role for 2026–27 and staff will finalize contractual employment documents.