Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Erik Ford’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Piedmont Schools Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board discussed and approved several memorandums of understanding and agreements, including those with Mid-American Christian University for student teachers, SWASU for registered teacher apprenticeship pathways and counseling practicums, and UCO for clinical and internship candidates. The Board also approved an updated compensation schedule for SLP and psychology staff, increased stipends for psychologists, and an addendum to the citywide custodial agreement to include the hitting facility. Additionally, the Board reviewed financial reports and approved various employment items, while the Superintendent provided a report regarding the success and positive feedback from the Capturing Kids Hearts staff training.
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Piedmont Public Schools Board of Education Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The meeting included presentations regarding the Bedford Agency for Name Image Likeness (NIL) services and the Remedy Health supplemental health insurance plan for employees. Business items addressed included the approval of the FY27 Estimate of Needs, Elementary and Secondary mentor teacher assignments, FY27 Rates of Pay, a tutoring services agreement with Tutor.Com, an apprenticeship partnership agreement, and the NIL services agreement. Additionally, the Board approved an agreement with RK Black Inc for a printer, a supplemental health plan agreement, revisions to district policies, and an amended professional development agreement. The board also conducted an executive session regarding employment and student status.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Piedmont Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key business items. Public comment included a concern regarding the distraction caused by student Chromebooks and requests for potential policy review. The board approved an agreement with Oklahoma City Community College for clinical rotations in the speech pathology program. Several district policy revisions were adopted, including updates to workplace drug and alcohol testing, maternity leave extensions to include adoption, AI usage guidelines, fentanyl education requirements, attendance notification timelines, and policies regarding medical marijuana on school grounds. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for sign language interpretation services, authorized an increase in child nutrition meal prices, approved a contract for website accessibility and translation services, and discussed a naming rights agreement with F&M Bank for electronic messaging centers.
Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Piedmont Schools Board Special Board Meeting
The board discussed proposed school start times and strategies for communicating these changes to parents, ultimately voting to approve the new times. Following a decision not to enter an executive session, the board discussed staffing and employment matters, resulting in the approval of employment items listed in attachment C.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
