Southwest Technology Center welcomed, State Representative Gerrid Kendrix, District 52, and State Senator-elect Rick Vernon, District 38 to the monthly superintendents meeting on October 26 to discuss legislative concerns affecting public and CareerTech education in southwest Oklahoma.
Superintendents representing Altus, Blair, Granite, Tipton, Snyder, Mangum, Hollis, Duke, Navajo and Olustee-Eldorado attended the meeting.
The discussion provided an opportunity for school leaders to share local perspectives, ask questions and address legislative matters affecting their schools, students and communities. The conversation highlighted the importance of communication between education leaders and legislators in supporting educational opportunities throughout the region.
“We appreciate Representative Kendrix and Senator-elect Vernon for taking the time to meet with our area superintendents and listen to the needs of our schools,” said Southwest Tech CEO/Superintendent Ericka Wiginton. “Their time and attention to legislative matters affecting public and CareerTech education are valuable to southwest Oklahoma. These conversations help ensure the needs of our students, educators and communities remain part of the discussion at the state level.”
Southwest Tech’s monthly superintendents meetings bring area school leaders together to exchange information, discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaboration in support of students across southwest Oklahoma.