Superintendent's Report*
Dr. Jason Perez highlighted the following achievements and announcements from Deer Creek in the last month:
- Teacher Appreciation Week -- Thank you to our outstanding community for all they did to celebrate our teachers and staff last week!
- Deer Creek Academy's Class of 2025 -- DCA is celebrating its largest graduating class yet, with 30 seniors between their two pathways (Deer Creek Academy and virtual/blended). We are proud of this achievement!
- Assistant Superintendent Kristy VanDorn was named OASA 7 Assistant Superintendent of the Year. Congratulations, Kristy!
- Last Day of School is May 22 -- it's been a great year in Deer Creek!
- Kelli O'Hara Award Nominations -- DCHS seniors Kate Decker and Kinley Keylon were nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actress, and the production of Pippin was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. Winners will be announced on May 30, 2025.
Recognitions
The Board heard five presentations tonight:
- Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy
- Deer Creek has sixteen students who received the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy, a credential bestowed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education to recognize and honor high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English. Less than 10% of students across the state achieve this credential.
- Teacher Technology Academy I
- A cohort of teachers met for 90 minutes once per month to learn how to incorporate technology into teaching and learning. Teachers were also asked to partner with Dr. Scott Haselwood during the year as they move through this journey, which could include co-teaching, lesson planning, model lesson development, or coaching.
- Teacher Technology Academy II
- This cohort completed TTA I in the previous school year. They met for 90 minutes once each month, partnering with Dr. Haselwood in a similar way. The area of focus for this group, in addition to the best use of technology in teaching and learning, is on the technology and tools that the school district has purchased for teachers and students to use.
- Health and Wellness Program Update
- In 2024-2025 (not comprehensive):
- The Health and Wellness Program received 128 referrals for individual student services
- Provided group counseling districtwide to 256 students, addressing grief, anxiety, stress, anger management, self-control, emotional regulation, social skills, decision-making skills, and communication
- Provided individual counseling services to 28 staff members
- Taught 180 hours of prevention curriculum (suicide prevention and dating abuse prevention) to all ninth-grade students
- The H&W staff includes one licensed professional counselor supervisor, 10 graduate-level interns, 17 school counselors and one assistant director of student services.
- Special Services Annual Report
- Two of the key focuses for the Special Services department in 2024-2025 include:
- School Environment
- Ensuring a trusting, accepting, inclusive, and respectful school environment is created and sustained for all students; tactics include:
- Procedures and guidance resources
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Monthly Special Services Newsletter
- Special Services Administration support
- Systems of Support
- Providing systems of academic and social supports, services, and extracurricular activities and accommodations to meet the range of learning needs of all students; tactics include:
- Behavioral supports
- Continuum of placement and program support
- Post-secondary transition programming
- Extracurricular and enrichment opportunities
Second Middle School Naming Committee Update
Dr. Perez presented three names for consideration, based on the findings and outcome of the naming committee for the second middle school. Per board policy, the board will consider these names for the next month and will take a vote at the next board meeting, which is scheduled for June 9, 2025.
- Central Creek Middle School
- Bluff Creek Middle School
- Buckland Middle School
Hiring Updates
The board approved the hiring of all personnel listed on the Personnel Schedule.
Board Actions*
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Approved a lease agreement between the District and North Pointe Baptist Church to provide space for an employee daycare program
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Accepted bid from Oklahoma Fire Protection for yearly fire alarm maintenance and monitoring for the total amount of $32,920.00, to be paid out of Bond Funds
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Approved a quote from Wenger Corporation for $84,882.29 for the conversion of the band/orchestra room at the 4th and 5th grade center, to be paid out of Bond Funds
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Approved revisions to language in board policy JHB- Comprehensive Wellness Policy
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Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Chickasaw Nation and Deer Creek School District for the Chickasaw Nation's EBT Summer Lunch Program
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Approved a quote of $100,300.00 from KI for classroom desks and chairs at Deer Creek High School, to be paid out of Bond Funds
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Approved a quote of $29,754.50 from KI for new furniture for the DCHS Student Center, to be paid out of Activity Funds
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Approved a quote of $39,875.06 from Chickasaw Telecom, INC. for WiFi network connectivity in the new additional parking at transportation, to be paid out of Bond Funds
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Approved combined quotes of $81,050.00 from Apple for new iPads, to be paid out of Ace Funds and Bond Funds
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Approved a quote of $19,148.19 from ImageNet for a new gym AV system at Knight Ridge Elementary, to be paid out of Bond Funds
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Approved a quote of $18,000.00 from Digital Theater+ for a six-year curriculum adoption for Deer Creek Middle School and High School drama classes, to be paid out of State Textbook Funds
New and updated policies will be available on the Deer Creek website within five to seven business days.
*Not Comprehensive
Meeting Date & Time: Monday, May 12, 2025, 6 p.m.
Location: Deer Creek Administration Building
Board Members in Attendance: Kelli Lay, Stan Green, Mike Kiehn, Christopher Adamson
Next Meeting: Monday, June 9, 2025, 6 p.m.
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