OOLOGAH-TALALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dear Oologah-Talala Families and Community,

I wanted to share another update on the progress of our bond issue and the steps we’ve taken over the past month to keep the process moving forward.

On November 19, the OTPS Board of Education met to sell the first round of bonds. This is the first formal action toward securing the funds that will be used for our upcoming projects. Our financial advisor anticipates that a small portion of those funds will be available in early 2026, allowing us to begin preparing for the initial phases of work.

On November 24, we met with our architects and interior designers for a full walkthrough of all buildings across campus. This was an important step in helping the design team fully understand the scope of each project. We spent the day discussing design ideas, reviewing needs building by building, and documenting the interior spaces through photos and video to support their design work.

Then, on November 26, our lead architect returned to campus to take additional measurements, gather more detailed information, and capture further photographs of several key areas. These details help ensure accuracy as the architectural team develops the preliminary designs.

Much of what is happening now is behind-the-scenes work, but it provides the foundation for the design phase and keeps us on schedule moving into 2026.

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we move through this process. I will keep you updated as each step is completed.

With appreciation,

David Wilkins, Ed. D.
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
918.443.6000
david.wilkins@oologah.k12.ok.us

Dear Oologah-Talala Families and Community,

I wanted to take a moment to share an update on the progress of our bond issue. Over the past month, we’ve taken some important steps to get the process moving. We’ve met with our architect to start discussing design ideas, outlined some early timelines for design and construction, set our bond sale date, and met with our construction management team to review roles and responsibilities.

It’s exciting to see the planning take shape, and while much of this work happens behind the scenes, it’s laying the foundation for everything that comes next.

Here’s a look at our projected timeline (with the understanding that these dates could shift as things develop):

• Bond Sale Date: November 2025
• Architect Team Meeting: November 2025
• Project Design Completion: April 2026
• Construction Begins: June 2026
• Construction Completion: August 2027

As we move forward, we’ll be focusing first on the most essential parts of the bond projects like roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, and other critical facility needs that directly impact our students and staff every day. At the same time, we’ll need to follow the established design and construction schedules so that everything stays on track and on budget.

We’re grateful for your continued support and patience as we work through this process. I’ll continue to keep you updated along the way.

With appreciation,

David Wilkins, Ed. D.
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
918.443.6000
david.wilkins@oologah.k12.ok.us