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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 13 • Two Sections • 18 pages July 27, 2018
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New faces in Oklahoma City schools Assistant principal New superintendent promoted at HCP Sean McDaniel is ‘here for the long-term’
Steven Stefanick, Harding Charter Preparatory High School interim principal, has been named as the new principal by the school’s Governance Board and his duties will begin immediately. Stefanick was named interim principal in June after the principal Dr. Mylo Miller resigned to become the superintendent of Kiowa, Kan., public schools. “The Harding Charter Prep (HCP) board unanimously voted for Mr. Stefanick as the new HCP principal,” Brent Warma, HCP Governance Board president said. “The knowledge and awareness Mr. Stefanick has for our school set him apart from other candidates and we believe
By Rose Lane Editor
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Mr. Stefanick will provide capable leadership to continue to offer the best education for all students at HCP.” “We stand behind him in his endeavors to uphold the traditions of HCP and look forward to working with him.” See HCP, Page 9
Sean McDaniel, the new superintendent of the Oklahoma City Public Schools, vows to bring stability to the district which has seen two superintendents come and go in recent years. McDaniel joined OKCPS from Mustang Public Schools, where he had served as superintendent since 2012. He has more than three decades of experience in education. “First, stability comes with longevity — I will be here for the long-term,” he said. Secondly, McDaniel said stability comes with follow through. “If I say I will do something, I have to follow through and that goes for everyone in the district from the board to the employees to the students and families,” he
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ways. McDaniel said the most encouraging things about the OKCPS are the talented employees serving the district and the incredible support that district receives from outside by way of PTAs, booster clubs, civic groups, the chamber, the foundation, the United Way, Fields and Futures and a host of other groups and individuals. “People genuinely care about OKCPS kids and teachers and are willing to step in See SUPER, Page 9
NHills DID save on insurance by switching to OMAG
Going fishing Nichols Hills Mayor Peter Hoffman, left, and City Manager Shane Pate, right, help send the city’s long-time financial advisor, John Waldo, center, off to retirement. Waldo has big plans for fly-fishing in Colorado and Hoffman is showing his support of the retiree’s future adventures. “(Waldo) has been an integral part of helping us achieve and maintain the AA financial rating our city enjoys today,” Hoffman said. “We are very grateful to him.”
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Changing insurance providers could save the City of Nichols Hills approximately $136,000, according to City Manager Shane Pate. The City Council voted to switch to the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) for its property and liability insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2019, which started July 1. The premiums cost $172,000, a savings of 44 percent compared to the $308,000 the city has been paying, Pate said. See INSURANCE, Page 3
Town Hall announces 86th season The 86th consecutive season of OKC Town Hall features recognized experts in healthcare, environmental issues, antique appraisal, entertainment and geocarb science. The lectures are presented the third Thursday of the months of September, October, November, February, March and April at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 N, MacArthur
said. “When I follow through, I build trust and trust will get things done once it is established. Everyone has a stake in stability — not just the superintendent.” McDaniel began his career in education as a language arts instructor at Denver’s Highland High School from 1986-1988. He has served in several teaching, coaching and administrative capacities in both Colorado and Oklahoma. A graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Dr. McDaniel went on to earn his master's degree in educational administration from NSU and his doctorate in educational leadership from Oklahoma State University. This year marks his 33rd in education and 17th as a district superintendent. McDaniel said he will provide stability in a number of
Blvd. OKC Town Hall was initiated by the Junior League of Oklahoma City in 1933. The popular lecture series was conceived to enhance the life in Oklahoma by providing a forum for nationally recognized speakers to inform, enlighten and entertain about timely topics. Carleen Burger is the president of OKC Town Hall. “Our sponsors, members and donors
deserve much thanks for our ongoing success,” she said. “I can think of no better entertainment value in all of America.” The 86th season schedule is as follows: Dr. G. Keith Smith, “The Future of Healthcare,” Sept. 20. Dr. G. Keith Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of The Surgery Center of Oklahoma, See HALL, Page 10
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Dog of the Week Mildred Cospe was looking for a Yorkie to buy when Lizzy was for sale. “I turned her down as she was 2-years-old and I wanted a new dog,” Cospe said. “I offered to keep her while her owners went on vacation.” “The rest is history. I fell in love and so did Lizzy. The owners said, ‘Well, she is yours”. She loves to fetch and definitely a lap dog. Lizzy and Cospe are both happy. Send Dog of the Week, Cat of the Week and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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