EPS Board Meeting - February 2026

The Edmond Public Schools Board meeting held on February 3, 2026, focused primarily on approving the strategic priorities for the 2026-2027 school year, which emphasize academic excellence, workforce support, and student safety. The board approved the strategic plan after detailed presentations on goals such as delivering a guaranteed curriculum, enhancing professional development, and improving safety protocols. Additionally, the board accepted the financial audit for fiscal year 2024-2025, which reported a clean opinion and highlighted increased assets and revenues primarily from property taxes. Procurement-related actions included approval of contracts such as the engagement of Oasis for grant application assistance on a contingency fee basis, the contract with Conventions and More for the Edmond Santa Fe graduation event, and a change order for a construction project addressing safety and maintenance issues. The board also approved a revised school calendar to accommodate instructional time lost due to weather, including a virtual learning day. Several consent agenda items involving purchases and travel were approved with some items pulled for discussion. Finally, the board approved the recommendation for a new elementary school principal. Overall, the meeting included significant budgetary oversight, contract approvals, and strategic planning impacting future procurement and district operations.