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BOARD ACTIONS
The Board approved the following agenda items:
Recommendation of employment of new personnel and reassignments
Motion regarding renewal of employment for Certified Teachers as listed on Attachment C for the 2026-2027 school year Motion regarding revisions of District Policy EK – General Student Policies Motion regarding approval of the Proposed Amended Operating Budget for FY2025-2026 pursuant to School District Budget Act, Okla. Stat. 70 §5-150-161
Motion regarding contract with S&B CPAs & Associates for the audit of the 2026 Fiscal Year Motion regarding contract with Miguel Antony Briones for storytelling presentation to promote non-violence among children and youth Motion regarding 2027-2028 District School Calendar
Motion regarding GEAR UP grant-funded position of project coordinator and college coach to provide leadership and collaboration for professional staff of the K20 GEAR UP METRO Project Motion regarding employment of Lingo Construction Services, LLC as construction managers for Putnam City Schools Innovation Campus Phase 1 Motion regarding employment of MA+ Architecture for Putnam City Schools Innovation Campus Phase 1 Motion regarding appointment of Dr. Jason Memoli, Chief of Staff, as the Board’s Charter School Sponsor Designee
For a full list of Board meeting items and attachments, please view the full agenda on our website.
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COLLETTE SHEPARD-MCINTIRE |
Collette Shepard-McIntire thanked the PC Foundation for putting on a wonderful Teacher of the Year celebration last week. She congratulated all of the athletes and coaches who were honored tonight and wished good luck to everyone on state testing. |
Charity Avery congratulated our District Teacher of the Year and the other teachers of the year. She expressed her excitement for the WOMS cheerleaders on their recent competition championship. |
Judy Mullen Hopper spoke highly about the Teacher of the Year celebration. She talked about her recent participation in the community volunteer luncheon at Downs Elementary and gave a shout-out to Jen Evans for organizing. She highlighted the upcoming District Arts Festival on May 2nd. |
Jay Sherrill thanked everyone who chooses to work in Putnam City Schools. He spoke about the success of our District and how “it takes a village” to have such great success. |
Steve Burger elaborated on the hard work it takes to be so successful as a student athlete and echoed the congratulations for all of our athletes who were honored tonight. |
Meeting Date: Monday, April 6, 2026, 5pm
Location: PC Centennial Center, Gail LoPresto Board Room
1914 Centennial Pkwy, OKC. OK. 73122
In Attendance: Board Members: President Steve Burger, Vice President Jay Sherrill, Charity Avery, Judy Mullen-Hopper, Collette Shepard-McIntire; Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes, Deputy Board Clerk Chantil Baldwin
Next Meeting: Monday, May 4, 2026 |
Tonight's student leader was: |
Faith Favor Gonkate, senior at Putnam City High School. She has attended Francis Tuttle for the past 3 years for Medical Assisting, Pre-Nursing, and Bioscience. She is the current Senior Class Vice President and is a member of FCCLA, National Honor Society, Link Crew, and StuCo Reps;. She is also part of UCO's Talent Search and Career Readiness Program. She has taken several concurrent classes through OCCC and also volunteers through her youth group. She has represented Putnam City High School and the state and district levels through FCCLA and HOSA and was the Pre-Nursing Student of the Month in 2025. She plans to attend college and become a Nurse!
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District Athletics Recognitions |
Dr. Balenseifen, District Athletics Director, recognized several high school athletics groups from around the District for their latest accomplishments.
PCN Girls Basketball, State Champions
PCW Girls Wrestlers, State Champion and State Finalist
PCN Relay Swim, State 3rd Placers
PCH Football, All-Staters
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As we begin to approach the end of the school year, a time when we celebrate milestones, achievements, and the collective success of our District, we first turn our focus to an important stretch of state testing. I want to thank all of our educators and support staff for their hard work all year long to get our students prepared to do their best.
Next, congratulations to our District Teacher of the Year, Felicia Reasnor of Dennis Elementary. She was announced last week at our annual Teachers of the Year Celebration where we also honored all of our site teachers of the year. The District Teacher of the Year recognition reflects not only Ms. Reasnor’s dedication to her students and colleagues, but also the passion and excellence she brings to the profession each day. She challenges her students to work hard at being “professionals” in all that they do. We are proud to have her represent our District and excited to cheer her on as she begins the State Teacher of the Year application process.
We also want to recognize an incredible achievement in athletics. Congratulations to the PC North Girls Basketball team on winning the state championship for the second consecutive year. Impressively, this marks three straight years that a Putnam City girls basketball team has brought home the 6A state title; a testament to the strength of our programs and the commitment of our student-athletes and coaches.
Additionally, congratulations to PC High senior, Rishi Patel, who was surprised this morning at a school assembly with a $60,000 scholarship from OG&E. This is a significant honor and a reflection of his hard work and bright future ahead. Rishi plans to attend the University of Oklahoma this fall, and we wish him continued success.
Finally, best of luck to our juniors this Wednesday as they take the ACT. We know they have been preparing and are ready to do their best. As a reminder, freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will have a virtual learning day.
-Dr. Fred Rhodes
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April 17 - No School High School & District Offices Open |
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Cooper Middle School CareerTech |
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Students flipped the script and became the teachers for three days of live drone demonstrations at Northridge Elementary. Fifth graders learned the basics of piloting and control and even took over for a few flights of their own! |
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Hadestown to life on stage |
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Putnam City High School students brought the story of Hadestown to life on stage, reimagining the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through live music and powerful performances. It’s a story about love, hope, and irrevocable choices. |
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Oklahoma! At Putnam City West |
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Putnam City West students have turned back the clock 120 years as they bring Rodgers & Hammerstein's 𝙊𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖! to the stage. There are still two chances left to experience the romance and rivalry of life before statehood. |
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Little dots + lots of focus = art |
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Students at Capps Middle School are practicing pointillism, where tiny dots come together to form one cohesive picture, like pixels on a computer screen. It’s a technique many students revisit from elementary through high school, and it’s always fun to see their artistic vision develop along the way! |
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PC North Boys Basketball fell short in overtime in the semi-final round versus Mustang; however, there was no shortage of grit, teamwork, pride, and talent on the court from the Panthers. |
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Thinking three moves ahead |
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Putnam City Middle School chess champions gathered at Capps MS for this year's PEAK District Chess Tournament, putting early-morning and after-school practices to good use with strong openings, quick castles, and standout sportsmanship.
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Putnam City's 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 Night |
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Dance, music, and performances from across cultures shaped Putnam City's 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, including step and dance teams, songs in multiple languages, and spoken word. Community booths lined the space with delicious foods, free resources, and conversation. Special thanks to the PC Student Life Department and the Putnam City Schools Foundation for facilitating the evening! |
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𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 |
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Choirs from Putnam City’s central feeder pattern joined forces for a powerful vocal showcase, featuring students from Arbor Grove, Central, Coronado Heights, Northridge, Rollingwood, Tulakes, Capps, Cooper, and Putnam City High School. Over 100 students performed popular songs as cell phone lights and thundering applause filled the room. It was a special night where the line between audience and performers blurred into something magical. |
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𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 |
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From 5th grade competitors to high school mentors, this year's 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 was fully student-driven and full of discovery. Elementary students from schools across Putnam City tackled hands-on challenges while high school SciOly members organized materials, judged events, and kept the competition moving. The shift from "learner" to "leader" happens here! |
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Olympics Capitol Area Track & Field Event |
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From the first heat to the final ribbon, the Special Olympics Capitol Area Track & Field Event at Putnam City High School was full of athletes giving their all, teammates cheering from the sidelines, and volunteers keeping events moving and spirits high. It was a full day of competition, support, and celebration across our District. |
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PC Centennial Center Goes Solar
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Installation of the Centennial Center solar project is complete, and the building is now powered by the sun! Putnam City Schools' newest building is taking a bold step with a commitment to sustainability |
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Congratulations to 𝙁𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙣𝙤𝙧, our 2025–2026 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! Mrs. Reasnor is a kindergarten teacher at James L. Dennis Elementary, where her students are working toward something they can name: becoming “professionals,” one skill at a time. We’re proud to celebrate the confidence she builds in students every day and to cheer her on as she begins the application process for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year. |
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! |
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The Performing Panthers are headed to the national stage! |
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PC North senior Shakureyeon Givens-Day qualified for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 in Program of Oral Interpretation after finishing among the district’s top competitors at the NSDA District Tournament this weekend. PC North also earned strong Duo finishes with Sarah Roybal and Brookelynn Tate named first alternates and Michaela Johnson and Cole Wigley named third alternates. |
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PC High’s Air Force JROTC Robotics Team are state champions! |
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Alexander Palmer-Huggins (junior) and Kynnadee Brummett (sophomore) earned multiple state titles at the VEX Robotics Oklahoma State Championship, including the Design Award recognizing excellence in engineering process, organization, and communication. Their near-perfect scores in both their engineering notebook and team interview set them apart. They advance to represent Putnam City at the World Championship this April. |
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Clean routine, clear result |
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Western Oaks Middle School competed at the Freedom Spirit Cheer and Dance Championships in Tulsa and left with rings, medals, and a championship finish. What a big win for the Warrior cheer team! |
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Three PC students recently had the opportunity to serve as Senate Pages at the Oklahoma State Capitol, gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process. Amy Alonzo paged for Mark Kirt, Shabria Daniels paged for Jack Stewart, and Araceli Martinez paged for Michael Brooks. |
Winter Guard and Percussion of Oklahoma State Champions |
Winter Guard and Percussion of Oklahoma State Champions
1st Place Independent Regional A
Winter Guard International
1st Place Power Regional
Mansfield Texas
1st place Power Regional
Tulsa Oklahoma |
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Removing barriers, running miles |
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Central Elementary Run Club students are gearing up for the OKC Memorial Marathon with brand-new shoes and covered entry fees, thanks to OK Cleats 4 Kids and race organizers. Behind it is a group of teachers turning students’ extra energy into something meaningful they can carry for miles, while learning why this race matters to our city. |
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All-District Student Newspaper, PC NOW |
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Journalism students and advisors from all three high schools collaborated to write, edit, and design the Putnam City NOW newspaper. This is a great project that gets the work of our future reporters out to a real audience! Check out the great things happening across the District, as told by our students. |
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Usage of District Facilities |
Putnam City Schools wants to remind all community members that District facilities, including buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, and other grounds, are the property of the school district and are intended to support educational and extracurricular programs.
Unauthorized use of any District facility or property is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use may result in removal from the premises, and trespassing citations may be issued by law enforcement.
Use of District facilities by outside organizations is only permitted through an approved rental process and requires a valid, fully executed rental contract. Requests must be submitted and approved in advance through the District's facility rental system.
Community members and organizations interested in reserving District facilities may review guidelines and submit requests on our website.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain safe, secure, clean, and well-managed facilities for our students and community.
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Breakfast/Lunch Menus Available Online |
There's a new way to view, save, and print your school's breakfast/lunch menus - Online! It's very easy to view the menu from your phone, computer, or via the Nutrislice app, and there's even an easy printable version for your refrigerator. |
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Putnam City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. Translations are completed by Google Translate. |
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