The Norman Public Schools Board approved another term for Superintendent Nick Migliorino and updated its communication and records policy at its Monday evening meeting.
Considering the superintendent’s contract
The news: The board entered executive session to consider renewing Superintendent Nick Migliorino’s contract through June 30, 2029. The board is responsible for appointing and extending the contracts of superintendents, according to the policy manual.
The board first selected Migliorino as superintendent in 2017, and he’s held the position since. According to the board’s website, Migliorino previously served as assistant superintendent and chief technology officer.
What they’re saying: During public comment, Tina Floyd, former NPS board president, said under Migliorino’s leadership, the board has seen Norman become a top school district in the state. She said board members must set aside their personal feelings and consider facts.
“Dr. Nick is reserved around the state, if not the nation, as one of the best leaders,” Floyd said. “I think we would be remiss to not take this opportunity to extend his contract for whatever he is asking for.”
No public comment was made by any board member.
The vote: The board approved Migliorino’s contract renewal in a 3-2 vote. Vice President Alex Ruggiers and Annette Price voted against the motion.
Communication, records policy
The news: Haley Drusen, NPS general counsel, presented a revised communication policy and new open records policy.
The communication policy amends board policy 2003 to modernize language, now including “digital media,” and consolidate its length. The policy also adds a clause stating the district can only digitally distribute flyers that are non-partisan and secular.
The open records policy creates board policy 2017, establishing all records are available upon request. This policy is in compliance with the state’s Open Records Act, passed in 1985, which protects citizen’s rights to access government records.
The district currently has a regulation in accordance with the Open Records Act, but this policy codifies it in the board’s policy manual, clarifies the specificity of requests needed and includes a link to the records request form. It also modernizes language by including USB drives and removing a reference to audio cassettes found in the regulation.
What they’re saying: Drusen said the communication policy was last updated in 2014.
“(We’re) ensuring that our policies match best practices and the ever-digitalizing world and consolidating our regulations,” Drusen said.
The vote: The board unanimously approved both policies.
This story was edited by Natalie Armour and Audrey McClour.
