Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
The Owasso Public Schools board approved a Crossland Construction management contract for a seventh-grade campus project, authorized purchase of 2,700 Chromebooks for $747,900, accepted the fiscal year 2024–25 audit (qualified on the regulatory basis for missing fixed-asset records), and convened an executive session on superintendent goals.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
District leaders said the newly passed bond will fund a new eighth-grade facility (ready for bid in January), a 400-seat Fine Arts Center, a seventh-grade center with athletic upgrades, and a two-story fifth-grade center at the sixth-grade site.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
At its December meeting the Owasso Public Schools board recognized Hodgson fifth-graders, celebrated a national nod for the district's Indian education/JOM program and honored student leaders including homecoming winners and a student spotlight.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
The Owasso Public Schools board approved the Cherokee Nation SPARK provider application, supplemental and construction management contracts for capital projects, the treasurer's November report, and two lease/sublease resolutions tied to bond funding.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
Brittney Driscoll, chair of the Owasso Education Foundation, said the foundation visited school sites for Grama Patrol Day to present teacher awards tied to grant applications and to help fund in-school experiences; award amounts were not specified.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
The board approved a temporary increase to Friday substitute pay (non‑certified to $140, certified to $150) for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year to raise Friday fill rates; the district estimates an additional $61,000 to $110,000 depending on uptake.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
Superintendent reported the district passed fall regional accreditation, will move elementary drop‑off to 8:30 a.m. in January to assist breakfast and transportation, and will add elementary art as a special next school year by repurposing classroom space; board also recognized All‑State musicians and National Merit semifinalists.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
HR presented FY25 turnover at 13.49% (up from 12.84) and an exit survey (105 completions) reporting gains in compensation satisfaction, department culture, morale and intent to return; certified turnover (11.57%) remains well below a cited statewide rate.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
The board approved consent items; adopted edits to policies 1.61, 5.01 and 1.04; authorized an MOU with Missouri State University; approved the October treasurer's report; approved a temporary Friday substitute pay increase; and accepted two resignation agreements.
Oklahoma / School Districts / OWASSO
At its regular meeting the Owasso Public Schools Board of Education approved the districts operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26, selected Nabholz Construction as construction manager for the new fifth‑grade elementary center, adopted a distance‑learning framework for emergency use, and approved several routine contracts and resolutions.