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Lawton’s Jan. 19, 2026 commemoration featured readings of King’s speeches, a spoken-word performance, a student essay on nonviolent change, Comanche youth dances and presentation of community service awards and a lifetime service honor.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
After interviewing applicants in executive session, the Lawton Public Schools Board announced an agreement to hire Dr. Neil Weaver and voted to approve him as superintendent effective next school year; a formal contract will be finalized and return to the board as needed.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
The Lawton Public Schools Board approved hiring BOK Financial as financial adviser and passed resolutions to prepare sale of 2026 general obligation bonds (series A and taxable series B). The board also approved revising policy EKBA (Strong Readers Act) to align with evolving state legislation.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
The superintendent said the district's elected board has completed at least one round of interviews for a replacement and may finalize a hire at an upcoming meeting, stressing the board's independent role in the process.
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The superintendent said Lawton's recent state report card reflects academic outcomes plus outside factors such as poverty and attendance, and outlined efforts'1including Waterford and Lexia programs, earlier Algebra 1, free concurrent enrollment for grades 10'12, and increased counselor supports'to improve results.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
This transcript records an LPS Children's Chorus Christmas concert with song introductions and dismissals; it is not a civic meeting and therefore not eligible for civic article generation.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
Finance director Laura Pacino told the board the Richcrest safe room is now being built, district buildings need infrastructure attention and the district has secured multiple grants (including a $1,000,000 McMahon Foundation award for auditorium renovations).
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
District curriculum and EdTech leaders told the board the district expanded teacher professional development this year — including LETRS cohorts, NASOT and Lexia training — and rolled out EdTech pilots such as Waterford Academy for early grades and IXL for secondary math.
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The Lawton Board approved the consent agenda and a personnel item by unanimous roll call votes; no executive session was requested.
Oklahoma / School Districts / LAWTON
Superintendent Haim described recent maintenance repairs at MacArthur and a water leak at Lawton High, outlined an access-change at Shoemaker to improve security, and detailed foundation grants totaling hundreds of thousands in local support.