Finance staff told the board the general fund is 94% spent/encumbered, collections are up $2.8 million this month including $438,000 in taxes, and the superintendent reported district enrollment increased by about 112 students compared with last January.
Superintendent presented a 2‑minute compilation of student 'good things' as part of the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' initiative; finance director Jennifer reported general fund encumbrance at 93% and collections up approximately $2.6 million versus last year.
District facilities director Eddie Wright described Old Field House locker reconfiguration, a high‑school roof warranty project nearing completion and an indoor hitting facility add‑on; board heard cost and schedule updates and asked about occupancy and finish dates.
Lingo Construction briefed the board on progress at the new intermediate and elementary projects, noting staged turnovers and near‑term finishing work; the board later approved a $532,008.69 deduct change order returning funds to the bond fund.
The district business officer told the board the general fund is about 93% encumbered/spent for the year, revenue collections increased and the board approved a sinking fund encumbrance of $61,002.50.
Superintendent delivered a report highlighting Veterans Assemblies, a $41,000 round of foundation grants, Capturing Kids' Hearts training at Piedmont Elementary funded with $5,000, and enrollment essentially holding steady from October to November.
The Piedmont board approved the consent agenda, voted to convene an executive session under 25 O.S. 307(B)(1) to discuss appointments listed on attachment C, and approved employment items on attachment C.
At Wednesday’s meeting the Piedmont Board of Education approved a one-year Otis elevator maintenance agreement, raised noncertified substitute pay, adopted three policy revisions required for accreditation, approved the consent agenda including the 2026 election resolution, and approved employment items listed in attachment C.
Principals from every Piedmont school presented 2025–26 goals and strategies Wednesday night, highlighting targeted interventions, curriculum adoption, and plans to raise ACT and OSTP performance while continuing initiatives that reduced suspensions and improved early-literacy outcomes.
The district’s finance officer told the board the district closed FY25 with $51.3M in revenue (about $4.9M above estimates), projects FY26 revenues of roughly $48.1M and expenditures near $47.8M, and reported October enrollment rose from 5,411 to 5,516 (an increase of 105 students).