Parent Post 1: I n response to the cost of getting people not to get out and vote, I have to admit I don't understand the question.    A response to the fewer number of people voting is that people become ... Read Entire Post >>

Our Reply : When you compare last year's election to this year's runoff (444 votes vs 850 votes) we would say it was an impressive turnout. It was even more impressive based on what the above post mentioned ... Read Entire Post >>

OKLAHOMA COUNTY PRESS RELEASE: On March 19, 2008, District 3 Oklahoma County Commissioner Ray Vaughn handed over the keys to a 2008 Ford F-450 to Deer Creek Fire Chief Doug McWilliams for the Departments use in fighting brush fires.  The cost of the brush pumper unit was $32,454.55 and was made available to the department through Oklahoma County’s Emergency Management’s budget for 2008-09. Oklahoma County also ... Read Entire Post >>

When will your main roads will be fixed, can the school bus make it through safely, and how much longer before the road becomes rubble?

June 29, 2007

Parent Post: Reading over some past posts, I saw one in 2006 regarding road improvements where you claim that 3 particular developments were being given preferential treatments.  One of them, Deer Creek Estates (Sante Fe and Sorghum Mill Rd) has been slated for over 3 years to get its 3 streets overlaid but still has seen nothing done.  I don't see ... Read Entire Post >>

Our Reply: Being on the list puts you one step ahead of everybody else.  And we realize that the list is a fluid document that changes all of the time so being on it doesn’t guarantee your roads are going to be fixed. Also remember that the post was posted during last years campaign in response to the previous county commissioner bragging about what a great job he was doing fixing the roads in the Deer Creek area.  The post was intended to contradict his statements. As for the preferential treatment ... Read Entire Post >>

The DCSF doing candidate forums should keep the school from tampering with the process. It seems this is not true as employees and relatives shape the event.

February 7, 2007

Parent Post: Please correct in your school board response - it's candidate John Robertson, not Jim Robertson, as you have in your first paragraph. I would like to respond to the person who is upset about Wade Christiansen being the moderator for the School Board Forum last week. This person clearly doesn't realize that it was Clay Christensen, not Wade Christensen, who is the Secretary of the Foundation. This poster went on to describe ... Read Entire Government Post >>

Our Reply: Thanks. I worked with Jim Robertson for years and have trouble keeping it straight.... Read Entire Government Post >>

December 27, 2006

Thank you for your consideration of me as a Deer Creek School Board Member. We are very fortunate to live in a school district that consistently ranks as one of the best school districts in the state. Fortunate, yes, but also challenging. The location of our school district along with our academic ranking has brought growth in student population that will continue to challenge the high standards of our district. No longer is it good enough to consider Deer Creek a ... Read Entire Government Post >>

December 29, 2006

When neighboring school systems can barely get one candidate to file for a seat, I think it speaks well for our district that we have four candidates. Many of you will remember me from the 2003 board race with Dr. Danny Barnes. Dr. Barnes was the successful winner in the election but we both were surprised that over 1300 patrons voted in the election. The election was conducted in a gentlemenly manner and both of us came out of it with a respect for each other as well as a friendly relationship. I am in no way trying to imply a secret endorsement by Dr. Barnes, rather ... Read Entire Government Post >>

David Kelso stressed that if he was elected, he would work with the other county officials and the school board to help Deer Creek Grow in the future.

Stan Inman (i) reviewed all of the things that he had done during his current term to help the Deer Creek area and how he would in the future help the Deer Creek Area.

Ray Vaughn covered his plan for the Deer Creek area and reviewed accomplishments as a State Representative. ... Read Entire Government Post >>
 

State and Federal Candidate Forum

DATE:    June 20, 2006
TIME:     6:00-8:30pm
PLACE: Francis Tuttle
               7301 W. Reno Avenue

The stage is set for a forum for candidates for statewide office and the 5th Congressional race.

• U.S. Congress. 5th Dist.
• Governor
• Lt. Gov.
• State Treasurer
• County Commissioner
• State House Rep. Dist 31
• State House Rep. Dist 83
• Att. Gen.

April 1, 2008

Election Update: Final Vote

David Miller	596
Shelley Denton	254

Voter Registration >>

If you are not registered to vote or need to update your voter registration after moving you need to file with the Oklahoma County Election Board 24 days before an election. 

For more information or to down load a form go to http://www.state.ok.us/
~elections/voterreg.html or you can go to any tag agency to pick up a form.

2008 ELECTION RESULTS >>

Since no candidate garnered over 50% of the vote there will be a run off election on April 1, 2008 between David Miller and Shelley Denton.  Last night’s results should be very telling to all.  The district’s voter spoke loud and clear that they are calling for a change.  Let’s take a quick review of what happened yesterday ... Read Entire Post >>

January 7, 2008

David Miller

Communication is the key to improvement and I want to communicate with the patrons of the District.  You deserve to know what is going on and have someone to listen to your ideas and opinions.  The members of the Board do not have all the answers.  It takes listening to all the patrons, researching other district successes and failures, and putting the time and effort into Deer Creek Schools.  I have that time and the experience to make .... Read Entire Post >>

December 19, 2007

K. Anthony Shanbour

Public education has been a large part of my life.  Both my parents were public school teachers who taught me the value of knowledge and critical thought.  As a member of the Deer Creek school board, my goal would be to implement a plan for growth.  As part of this plan, I will advocate better communication between the administration and parents of the Deer Creek school district.  Currently, Deer Creek maintains a high academic standing which is a direct result of not only the teachers, but also of the parents being actively involved with the students of Deer Creek. My approach would coordinate these positives into one unified endeavor.   As a result of such coordination, the administration will hopefully become more accountable to all of the students and parents within the Deer Creek School District.... Read Entire Post >>

December 20, 2007

This is a great opportunity to see what
the School Board candidates are about. Questions need to be pre-submitted via dcsfoundation.org.

Deer Creek Schools Foundation
Board of Education Candidate Forum
Monday, January 28, 2008
7:00 pm
Deer Creek High School Auditorium ... Read Entire Post >>

November 12 , 2007

Dear Staff and Parents,

On Thursday, November 15, Deer Creek Schools will hold a community meeting to take a closer look at Safe Routes to School.  Safe Routes to School is a federally funded program through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation that provides grants to communities and schools for the establishment of safe routes for bicycling and walking.  The potential for the district to receive $1,000,000 over the next five years to improve safety is possible through this grant.  Commissioner Ray Vaughn contacted Deer Creek to offer a partnership and ... Read Entire Post >>

March 6, 2007

The Deer Creek Chamber of Commerce has reorganized after a long lay off.  The chamber’s focus is to help promote business in the Deer Creek Area.  For more information about the chamber or joining please visit their web site at www.DeerCreekChamber.com.  Soon after the first meeting, a new proposed development was announced. The article below can also be found at www.DeerCreekChamber.com.

Proposed Land Development: The Commissioners of the Land Office is accepting proposals to develop 212.5 acres of land located at the NE Corner of 206th (Covell) and Rockwell.  Proposals for development need to be submitted to the land office by March 15th.  The final decision will be made on March 30th by the Commissioners of the Land Office.  As of the writing of this article only ... Read Entire Post >>

February 14, 2007

Gerald Buckles, Edmond, 68 (15.32%)

Bryan McPhal, Edmond, 85 (19.14%)

John Robertson, OKC, 223 (50.23%)

Greg Biggs, Edmond, 68 (15.32%)

Clarifications: In the below article our choice of words made it appear that a particular candidate was personally invited to participate at a school event. This is not true. The candidate volunteered to work at the event and was never solicited. We apologize to Kailee Zehrung, the organizer of the event, for our mistake.

The point is not who the candidate was, nor was it how the candidate went to the event. The point is that the school district's stated policy is that they will not allow any candidate to participate at any school function since it could be taken as an implied endorsement of that candidate by the school district.

It is against state law for school administration or the school board to endorse any candidate. Yet a candidate was allowed ... Read Entire Post >>

Initially the school board candidates seemed like a fresh start. We didn’t know any of them personally. It seemed that each would bring a fresh perspective to the school board. We planned on sitting back, watching the campaigning and election with no bias, good or bad, towards any candidate. While we had met and talked with each candidate individually, we only shared our opinions with a few close friends. Each candidate shared with us their opinions and visions for the district's future. All of the candidates were very accommodating and candid. Only if life could only be that simple.

Due to the unfortunate recent events, we feel it is time to step in. While we respect every candidate for throwing their hat into the ring we feel that one candidate has distanced themselves from the others, Gerald Buckles. We feel that he is the right candidate for the district. ... Read Entire Post >>

Most people have moved to the Deer Creek school district simply for a quality education for their children. Simply stated but it takes work to achieve this goal. We have only one chance to perform this task with every child. The only way that can be done is by working HARD together. Recognizing that we will not agree on everything but we should weigh every idea on its own merits and ultimately make the decision based on what’s best for the children present and future.

Why am I running for School Board? The answer to me is simple ... Read Entire Government Post >>

I attended public schools in Oklahoma from kindergarten through law school. There were a large number of people -- teachers, coaches and administrators -- that assisted me throughout my time in school, and I believe that serving on the School Board would be a good opportunity for me to give back to a system that I benefited a great deal from.

I have attended many of the School Board meetings over the past two years. During that time, it has become clear that ... Read Entire Government Post >>

When will your main roads will be fixed, can the school bus make it through safely, and how much longer before the road becomes rubble?

June 29, 2007

Parent Post: Reading over some past posts, I saw one in 2006 regarding road improvements where you claim that 3 particular developments were being given preferential treatments.  One of them, Deer Creek Estates (Sante Fe and Sorghum Mill Rd) has been slated for over 3 years to get its 3 streets overlaid but still has seen nothing done.  I don't see ... Read Entire Post >>

Our Reply: Being on the list puts you one step ahead of everybody else.  And we realize that the list is a fluid document that changes all of the time so being on it doesn’t guarantee your roads are going to be fixed. Also remember that the post was posted during last years campaign in response to the previous county commissioner bragging about what a great job he was doing fixing the roads in the Deer Creek area.  The post was intended to contradict his statements. As for the preferential treatment ... Read Entire Post >>