PublicPolicyGuide2026

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Carole Thompson District 1 cathompson@okcps.org

Lori Bowman District 2/Vice Chair lnbowman@okcps.org

Jessica Cifuentes District 3 jcifuentes@okcps.org

Dana Meister District 4 dmeister@okcps.org

Paula Lewis School Board Chair plewis@okcps.org (405) 587-0444

Dr. Jamie Polk Superintendent jcpolk@okcps.org (405) 587-0448

Mike Shelton* District 5 mshelton@okcps.org

Juan Lecona District 6 jlecona@okcps.org

Meg McElhaney* District 7 msmcelhaney@okcps.org

*Indicates an election in 2026

Dr. Jamie Polk Superintendent (405) 587-0448 | jcpolk@okcps.org Alisha Suffield Chief Academic Office (405) 587-0824 | ansuffield@okcps.org Brad Herzer Chief Talent Officer (405) 587-0823 | dbherzer@okcps.org VACANT Senior Executive Director of Support & Accountability LEADERSHIP TEAM

VACANT Senior Executive Director of Elementary & Leadership Verna Martin Senior Executive Director of Secondary & Academics (405) 587-0010 | vlmartin@okcps.org Sydney Ward Chief Financial Officer (405) 587-0334 | sward@okcps.org Scott Randall Chief Operating Officer (405) 587-0185 | esrandall@okcps.org

Crystal Raymond Executive Director of Communications & Engagement (405) 587-0232 | cjraymond@okcps.org Tony Childers Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel (405) 587-0350 |dmdeck-suarez@okcps.org

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - www.okcps.org Comprised of seven members and a chair elected by district patrons, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education enacts policy, performs appraisals of policies and procedures, makes provisions of financial resources, maintains public relations, and continues educational planning and development.

Upcoming elections for the Oklahoma City School Board are as follows:

YEAR RACE

2026

District 5, 7 February 10

PRIMARY GENERAL

April 7

Phone: 405-587-0000

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