The Stillwater Public Schools board approved the districts first revised budget and accepted a treasurers report showing higher-than-expected local collections and an increased audited fund-balance figure; trustees were warned of possible federal cuts to Title programs.
The Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a $22.5 million athletics improvement plan for Stillwater High School that includes new and renovated practice, training and locker‑room facilities and a new artificial‑turf multi‑sport field.
The Stillwater Public Schools board approved the treasurer’s report after a detailed briefing showing the district returned to the board’s 11% minimum fund-balance policy following spending cuts, a $2 million transfer from the building fund and stronger-than-expected tax and interest receipts.
Stillwater High principal and students were recognized for top national FCCLA finishes; a parent used public comment to urge the board to fund a dedicated STEM lab and workspace for long-term student projects.
Stacey Langston asked the board to prioritize dedicated space for STEM extracurricular programs at the high school and offered to help with grants and community support.
Tyler Bridges, eight days into his contract, told the board he has completed site tours (except the high school), is meeting district leaders, planning a public roll-out and will publish a condensed public version of his 90-day plan.
Construction on the new high school is advancing toward a summer milestone and the district reported receipt of bond proceeds. Staff said temporary occupancy and phased work could let parts of the high school be used before final completion.
The Stillwater Public Schools board recognized a retiring administrator and announced several leadership hires, including Tyler Bridges as superintendent, Jim Vestal as Stillwater Junior High principal and Dr. Angela Rhodes as assistant superintendent for educational services.
The Stillwater Public Schools board approved the consent agenda (including several contracts), accepted the treasurer's report, and unanimously approved the 2025–26 budget. The meeting included a discussion of proposed increases to student meal prices and details about federal reimbursement and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools.
Technology director Brian Bloomer presented the district’s 1-to-1 device program, describing device ratios (Chromebooks 2–12; K–1 limited devices), a 5-year Chromebook lifecycle, a 22% districtwide breakage rate for the year and a bond-funded budget strategy that uses leasing to smooth peaks and valleys in device funding.