The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Board of Education selected Dr. Jamie C. Polk as the district's next superintendent. During a special board meeting on Saturday, May 11, the board voted unanimously to approve the hire of Dr. Polk as superintendent effective July 1, 2024.
“After a swift but rigorous selection process, the OKCPS Board of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Jamie C. Polk as the next superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Since joining the district as the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education in 2019, Dr. Polk has leveraged her more than 33 years in education to drive significant improvements to both the culture and academic achievement of our district. Her emphasis on innovation, building leadership capacity at all levels and fostering strong partnerships with the teachers and leaders who work directly with our students has yielded tangible results, including the removal of 11 schools from the “F” list, 12 schools are now eligible to exit state designation, and has increased the retention of highly skilled educators at a time when most district’s are facing significant staffing shortages.
As OKCPS remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a world-class education for every student, the Board looks forward to collaborating with Dr. Polk to ensure that our policies reflect the diverse needs of our community and prioritize the success of our students and families. With Dr. Polk's leadership, we are confident in the bright future of Oklahoma City Public Schools,” said Board Chair, Paula Lewis.
In accepting the position, Dr. Jamie Polk expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead OKCPS. “I truly believe that our previous success will be the recipe for our future endeavors,” said Dr. Polk. “I am looking forward to the journey together. I need YOU. Families, I need your support as we guide your child through this pathway for them to find their unique purpose. I need our staff. I need them to continue with the promise and expectation that every child can succeed. It’s a village and it will take all of us.”
La Junta de Educación de Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) seleccionó a la Dra. Jamie C. Polk como la próxima superintendente del distrito. Durante una reunión especial de la junta el sábado 11 de mayo, la junta votó por unanimidad para aprobar la contratación de la Dra. Polk como superintendente a partir del 1 de julio de 2024.
“Después de un proceso de selección rápido pero riguroso, la Junta de Educación de OKCPS se complace en darle la bienvenida a la Dra. Jamie C. Polk como la próxima superintendente de Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS).
Desde que se unió al distrito como Superintendente Adjunta de Educación Primaria en 2019, la Dra. Polk ha aprovechado sus más de 33 años en educación para impulsar mejoras significativas tanto en la cultura como en los logros académicos de nuestro distrito. Su énfasis en la innovación, el desarrollo de la capacidad de liderazgo en todos los niveles y el fomento de asociaciones sólidas con los maestros y líderes que trabajan directamente con nuestros estudiantes ha dado resultados tangibles, incluida la eliminación de 11 escuelas de la lista "F", 12 escuelas ahora son elegibles para salir de dicha designación estatal y ha aumentado la retención de educadores altamente capacitados en un momento en que la mayoría de los distritos enfrentan una escasez significativa de personal.
