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Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Thursday, January 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2020 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees & students including: gift baskets with a variety of items including candy, ball caps, T-Shirts, cards, homemade goodies and lots of other items.January is National School Board Recognition Month and... Read More.

Newkirk And Braman Electing New Mayor And Board Of Trustees Members

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Kay County communities of Newkirk and Braman will be deciding new members for the board of trustees, and Newkirk will decide a new mayor. Running for the city mayor in Newkirk are Brian Hobbs and Roy Dietrich. The candidates running for board of trustees offices 1 and 3 in Braman include Michael Barton,... Read More.

David Kinkaid Running In School Board Election

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

For the elections on Tuesday, April 1, David Kinkaid is running for the Ponca City School Board.David Kinkaid is committed to ensuring all schools maintain a safe learning and teaching environment. Kinkaid wants to strive for ALL students to have access to innovative curriculum and resources for success. Kinkaid plans to increase special education... Read More.

Stillwater Board Of Education Approves Early Release Day

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

The Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve new elementary school boundaries as well as an early release day for seven sites for the 2019-2020 school year during Tuesday night's board meeting.To address overcrowding, roughly 100 Richmond Elementary students will be moved to either Will Rogers or Skyline elementaries with 45-50 Sangre... Read More.

Board Reccomending New Zoning Changes

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

The Planning Commission Advisory Board voted Tuesday to recommend a zoning change to the City Commission for the corner of Prospect Avenue and Union Street. The measure was prompted by a request from a local applicant to place a medical marijuana dispensary at 109 West Prospect Avenue inside a residential property that formerly housed... Read More.

Tonkawa School Board Approves New 2019-2020 Calendar

Thursday, February 14 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Board of Education members met on Monday night and approved the 2019-2020 school calendar. In the absence of Superintendent Lori Simpson, the board tabled the rehiring of principals until next month. The board also decided to table action on the summer food program. Tonkawa schools has been averaging five to six breakfasts... Read More.

Special Board Meeting Scheduled & March Board Meeting Contract Deadline

Tuesday, February 12 by Lyman James

A special meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Administration Center, 613 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK. The primary purpose of the meeting is the sale of $1,905,000 Building Bonds; however, other time-sensitive items may appear on the agenda if deemed... Read More.

In-Person Absentee Voting in the Election Board at the Courthouse Thursday

Thursday, February 7 by Lyman James

Although the Kay County Courthouse is Closed because of the weather, the courthouse is still conducting In-Person Absentee Voting in the basement of the courthouse in the Election Board. We are open from 8-6 today and 8-6 on Friday for In Person Absentee Voting. Election Day is February 12, 2019. Election is for the... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Board Leaders Honored For Recognition Month

Wednesday, January 16 by Lyman James

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools. Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2019 meeting. Board members were presented with lots of items from... Read More.