Lawton Public Schools: Board of Education Meeting 6-15-2026

The Lawton Public Schools Board of Education meeting on June 15, 2026, included detailed discussions on student transportation services and food service vendor selection. The transportation update covered operational challenges such as driver shortages, technology improvements including new GPS and student tracking software, and fleet management plans. A significant procurement decision was recommended to abandon a delayed and costly electric bus grant and instead purchase 16 diesel buses for $1.3 million using committed funds. The board also reviewed the food service Request for Proposals (RFP) process, where six vendors submitted bids. Chartwells was selected as the highest-rated vendor, offering a guaranteed return of $1.25 million and a per-plate price of $3.93. The transition to Chartwells includes maintaining current staff with improved pay scales and enhanced student meal participation strategies. Additionally, the board approved a settlement related to construction defects at Eisenhower Middle School and made minor adjustments to the superintendent's contract. The meeting concluded with approval of personnel reports and scheduling the next board meeting.