Board received a detailed bond and construction update on the new Stillwater High School project, and approved substantial-completion certifications for transportation parking at OES and HVAC/roof work at Sanger Ridge Middle School and the high-school PAC.
A board summary of all formal motions and roll-call outcomes from the meeting, including consent-agenda adoption with item 4d pulled, approval of the treasurer's report and first revised budget, moving an endowed scholarship to the Stillwater Public Education Foundation, two substantial-completion approvals, policy updates and personnel actions.
The Stillwater Public Schools board approved the district's first revised budget and accepted a treasurer's 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.