Meeting Summary
This special joint meeting between the Edmond City Council and Public School Board focused on fostering collaboration. Discussions centered on future funding strategies for both entities, enhancing school safety measures, and identifying opportunities for ongoing partnership, particularly concerning infrastructure development and managing city growth's impact on the school system.
Key Decisions & Votes
Adjournment of School Board Meeting
The Edmond Public School Board formally moved to adjourn their meeting.
Adjournment of City Council Meeting
The Edmond City Council formally moved to adjourn their meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
EPS Convocation
8:30 AM at Santa Fe High School
First Day of School
Financial Matters
City Sales Tax Renewal
Discussion regarding the renewal of two temporary sales taxes (1 cent for general fund operations, 0.5 cent for CIP projects) set to expire in 2027, with elections planned for late 2025 and 2026.
School Bond Issue
The school district is planning for a bond issue, with elections tentatively scheduled for February 2026, 2028, and 2030, to address facility needs and educational plans.
Pool Partnership Expenses
Ongoing conversations are taking place between the city and school administration regarding expenses and the agreement for the pool partnership.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- City sales tax renewal elections: End of 2025 and year of 2026.
- School bond elections: February 2026, February 2028, February 2030.
- City elections (Wards 1 & 2, Mayor): February 2027 (primary) and April 2027 (general).
Watch For
- Coordination of city and school election dates to avoid conflict.
- Updates on major traffic and construction projects impacting school routes.
- Installation of temporary traffic signals at Air Depot and Koval before August 2026.
- Timing of construction for the Danforth and Kelly road project.
- Discussions on funding for road improvements around new school developments.
- Results and implications of the school district's upcoming 10-year demographic survey.
- Resolution of ongoing discussions regarding the pool partnership agreement.
- Proactive planning for road infrastructure around the future high school site.
- Future regular joint meetings between the City Council and School Board.
Announcements
- Edmond Public Schools will hold their convocation for staff on Friday at 8:30 AM at Santa Fe High School.
- The first day of school for students is August 14th.
- Drivers are reminded to slow down in school zones as school starts, especially for children walking or biking.
Agenda Summary
Item number one: Call to Order and Roll Call (School Board)
The special city council meeting combined with the Edmond Public School Board was called to order, and the school board conducted its roll call.
Item number two: Welcome and Introductions by the Mayor, City Council members, Superintendent Delish, and School Board members
The Mayor welcomed attendees, emphasizing the importance of partnership between the school district and the city. City Council and School Board members introduced themselves.
Item number three: Discussion of City of Edmond and Edmond Public Schools funding options including possible elections
Discussion on city sales tax renewals (1 cent for general fund, 0.5 cent for CIP projects) expiring in 2027, with plans for renewal elections. The school board discussed planning for a bond issue with elections scheduled for February 2026, 2028, and 2030. Both entities expressed a desire to avoid conflicting election dates.
Item number four: Discussion of school safety measures, including traffic and emergency services
Updates were provided on school safety training, a new bus tracking system, and the expansion of School Resource Officers (SROs) to all secondary schools. Traffic concerns were raised regarding construction projects and school zone lights, with city staff providing updates on road projects and potential interim traffic signals for new school areas.
Item number five: Discussion of existing and future opportunities for collaboration between the City of Edmond, Edmond Public Schools and community partners
Topics included the pool partnership, proactive planning for road infrastructure around future school sites, sharing information on city developments for school growth planning, and conducting demographic surveys. The diversity of languages in Edmond schools was also highlighted.
Adjournment of School Board Meeting
The Edmond Public School Board meeting was formally adjourned.
Adjournment of City Council Meeting
The Edmond City Council meeting was formally adjourned.