May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Mrs. Harrison delivered the Title IX report and noted there are no new updates from the State Department.

Mrs. Harrison presented the elementary report for May. Highlights included:

• May 11: Traveling the World Through Reading
• May 12: Chalk & Bubble Day
• May 13: Ribbon cutting for the new gym
• May 14: Move-Up Day — each class visited next year’s teacher and new classroom
• May 15: Kindergarten Graduation and 5th Grade Walk-Through
• May 19: Fun in the Sun Day
• May 20: Award Assembly

Student performance analysis (BOY, MOY, EOY) shows a significant percentage increase in reading and math across grades K-5 for the full year. Ninnekah Elementary’s monthly attendance percentages also demonstrated steady improvement.

Mr. Pulliam delivered the athletics report for May. The Athletic Banquet celebrated many accomplishments from the year. Highlights by program:

• Baseball: The high school team completed the season with a 12-18 record and gained valuable experience.
• Track: Junior high athletes competed strongly at meets from Alex to Anadarko. High school track athletes closed the season with notable personal bests in the 100, 400, and 800 meters. Two Owl track athletes advanced to regionals and set personal bests in the long jump and on the track. We’re excited for continued growth next season.
• Softball: Coach Pearson led a thorough locker-room remodel and cleanup, secured a new flagpole and flag, and installed an outfield wind shield. Coaches are preparing for summer games beginning in June; summer practices will start July 15.
• Cheer: Junior high and high school squads will attend a focused cheer camp in June to refine skills. With coach feedback and peer learning, the teams aim to return in the fall more confident and performance-ready.
• Boys Basketball: Little League basketball camp began May 26. The program will attend Chattanooga Team Camp and AMPO Camp and will host a Summer League starting May 28.
• Girls Basketball: The summer schedule starts with a junior high team camp and includes additional camps such as Broken Bow. The program will host a girls’ Little League Camp on May 28-29.

Both basketball programs are energized and working through the summer to prepare for the upcoming season.
 

Miss Cramer presented the MS/HS report for May, highlighting strong end-of-year successes and preparations for the 2026-2027 school year. Key points included monthly enrollment averages, attendance, and the finalized bell schedules for each grade level.

Highlights from the year:

• Middle school music showcased a successful season as the year wrapped up.
• Students completed Farm-to-Table sculptures for Earth Day, connecting art and environmental learning.
• STEAM learning included an exciting space exploration unit, supported by important behind-the-scenes collaboration with NASA.
• Grades 6-8 finished the CompuScholar computer curriculum, completing a full year of digital learning.
• CVTECH/Concurrent produced an engaging end-of-year graduation video that received high praise.
• Spanish and ELL programming closed the year with a positive outlook for 2026-2027. Miss Workman looks forward to continuing targeted English support for students from elementary through high school to strengthen language skills.

Student life and extracurriculars:

• Junior High hosted a memorable prom at the Rock Island Train Depot in downtown Chickasha; students reported a wonderful time.
• Academic teams and student groups — including U.S. History, PFL, U.S. Government, STEAM, Student Council, YAHL, and Senior Capstone — actively prepared for graduation and career readiness. Students participated in mock job interviews with local businesses, gaining valuable real-world experience.

Overall, the 2025-2026 school year ended on a high note. The school community is energized and ready to build on this momentum for a successful 2026-2027 school year.

Mrs. Jones delivered the Superintendent’s Report for May, highlighting key initiatives and accomplishments for the district:

• Upcoming participation in the OSSBA Conference.
• Completion of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and work to confirm grant eligibility.
• Planned facility improvements over the summer, including updated signage, secured gate locking systems, and a fence update.
• Two-way radio system installation is in progress.
• Finalizing End-of-Year reports.
• Accreditation status: the district and each school received accreditation with no deficiencies.
• Productive meetings with legislators—Senator Pugh, Senator Saccheri, and Representative Lowe—to discuss district priorities.
• State adoption of one approved assessment tool to track student progress; schools will supplement this tool locally to ensure more precise in-house data.
• Proposal to create a "Read At Home" program, with funding tied to demonstrated progress.
• Addition of 20 minutes of unstructured recess time to support student well-being.
• Reintegration of science and social studies instruction in elementary grades.
• Expanded community engagement through senior citizen visits.
• Implementation of teacher raises as recently approved by the state.
• Renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) contract.
• A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the new gym.

Overall, the report emphasizes safety, academic progress, community partnership, and investments in facilities and staff to support student success.

Miss Miller delivered the Ag Department report. Fifteen students applied for officer positions, and the department has acquired outdoor greenhouses. Miss Miller successfully applied for and received grant funding. The department is exploring an aquaponics system. The Ag banquet is scheduled, and the summer program saw increased participation in sheep and cattle activities. Plans for next year are exciting, with anticipated growth and expanded opportunities across the Ag program.