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February 24, 2025

August 5, 2024

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

STAFF REPORTS

No Staff Reports

BOARD ACTIONS

The Board approved the following agenda items:

Recommendation of employment of new personnel
and reassignments
Motion
for the Board to consider and take action on a resolution determining the maturities of, and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $30,750,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds of this School District, and designating bond counsel for this issuance of bonds.

For a full list of Board meeting items and attachments, please view the full agenda on our website.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

JUDY MULLEN HOPPER wishes everyone good health. She acknowledged Public Schools Week and is excited to work with several of our high school students this week at the State Capitol on public education advocacy. She mentioned several key bills that are working through the legislature and could potentially impact our schools.

CHARITY AVERY was happy to return after illness. She gave a shout-out to the choir teacher at Putnam City West, Ms. Krows, for embracing and involving the special education students in her classes. She encouraged everyone to exercise due diligence when using social media and sharing photos of others.

GAIL LOPRESTO commented on Public Schools Week and talked about how proud she is of our District's educators and staff. She mentioned how proud she was of the results from the Bond election, confirming the support our District has from our community, and also thanked everyone who worked on it.

Meeting Date: Monday, February 24, 2025, 5pm
Location: PC Administration Building
In Attendance: Board Members: President Gail LoPresto, Judy Mullen Hopper, Charity Avery; Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes, Board Clerk Stephanie Knox
Next meeting: Monday, March 10, 2025, 5pm

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

I want to begin tonight by extending my heartfelt gratitude to our community members for their support in passing the 2025 Innovation Bond. This community-centered initiative passed with an overwhelming 70% approval, and we are proud to note that voter participation increased by 25% compared to previous years. This remarkable engagement reflects the dedication and commitment our community has to the future of our District. We are eager to track the progress of the Bond projects and see the transformative impact they will have on our District over the next five years.

As many know, our District spans three cities: Oklahoma City, Warr Acres, and Bethany. We always enjoy collaborating with city leadership to improve our District. Recently, we learned that PC West graduate Amanda Sandoval was elected Mayor of Bethany. A special congratulations to Mayor Sandoval! We take great pride in seeing our graduates achieve success and make meaningful contributions to our community. We look forward to working with Mayor Sandoval!

We would also like to commend our winter sports teams on wrapping up their seasons. Their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship have made us proud. A special shoutout to our high school swim athletes who are competing at the State Championship this week! We wish them the best as they represent Putnam City on the big stage.

Lastly, we want to express our sincere appreciation to our students, families, faculty, and staff for their patience and understanding during last week’s bitterly cold winter weather. We know that there is no substitute for in-person learning and the invaluable interactions between students and our dedicated teachers; however, your adaptability and collaboration in the face of these challenges are commendable. We are grateful for your support in keeping students creatively learning and exploring despite the inclement weather disruptions.

-Dr. Fred Rhodes

DISTRICT DATES & EVENTS

February 27 - District Career Fair 4:30-6:30 PM (At PC Administration Office)

March 14- No School

March 17-21 Spring Break - No School (District Offices Closed)

HAPPENING AROUND PC

We are proud to announce the successful passage of the 2025 Innovation Bond!
This passage truly reflects the heart and dedication of our District, eager to boldly invest in our future.We extend our deepest gratitude to our voters for their unwavering support of our District.

Thank you for believing in the future of education in our District.

PC Career Fair, Join Us!

Join us at the Putnam City Schools District Career Fair. Unlock your passion with PC Careers.

At Putnam City Administration Building: 5401 NW 40th St. Warr Acres, OK 73122

Thursday, February 27th, 4:30-6:30 PM

Bring your resume and dress for on-the-spot interviews. We're excited to meet you!

D.D. Kirkland Elementary with Thunder Reading Timeout

Students at D.D. Kirkland Elementary are well prepared to bundle up indoors with a good book! O'City crew members from the OKC Thunder Entertainers held a Reading Timeout, where students listened to the Crew read "Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine." Each student then got to take home a signed copy of the book!

Valentines Day At PC Schools

From classroom parties to middle school dances, our students shared kindness, friendship, and a whole lot of fun!

Science Olympiad

Putnam City High School welcomed students for the East Regional Science Olympiad. Capps Middle School took home 3rd Place in B Division, while PCH took 3rd and PCN took 2nd in the C Division

Cooper Robotics Visits PC Aviation

Recently, the 8th grade robotics team from Cooper Middle School has had some exciting adventures! They visited the PC Aviation Academy and learned all about what the aviation industry has to offer. They also traveled to Pryor to the STEM TSA mini-conference and won 1st place! Way to go, Cooper Cougars!

PC Proud

National Public Schools Week

It's National Public Schools Week! Here's to the amazing students, teachers, and staff who make our public schools shine! Join the celebration by updating your profile picture with our official Public School Proud image. Let’s flood our feeds with support for public education!

Top 5 District Teacher of the Year Finalists

Congratulations to Putnam City School's Top Five Teachers of the Year (in no particular order) These educators change lives and shape the future every day. The District Teacher of the Year will be announced on March 4th at the annual awards ceremony.

OKYAG Conference at the Capitol

Putnam City students stepped up at the OKYAG Conference at the Capitol. They debated real issues, drafted legislation, and held mock trials. They prove that young leaders aren’t just the future—they’re the present.

INFORMATION & REMINDERS

PC District Communications

Are you receiving all District Communications? If you missed any of the communications regarding inclement weather weather last week, it is time to check your contact information in PowerSchool.

Also, the phone number for calls from the District has changed! You will now see 405-470-3979 on the caller ID when it is an important call from Putnam City Schools. Make sure you have this number saved and listed to bypass any Do Not Disturb status so you don't miss a critical call.

Raising SCREENAGERS: Documentary Premiere

In coordination with Deer Creek Schools, Putnam City parents are invited to attend a free special screening of SCREENAGERS on February 25th at 6pm in the DC PAAC. For more information on 'SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age,' and to register for the event, visit the website here

New District Family Calendar Available

New District calendars focused only on the information our families need are now available! Click here to access the calendars in English and Spanish.

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