Following his recent appointment to the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board, Dr. Marshall Baker has resigned from his position on the Stillwater Board of Education. Under Oklahoma state law, concurrent service on a state board and a local school board is prohibited.

Dr. Baker has a long history of service with Stillwater Public Schools. He has served on the Board of Education since 2021 and previously served from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he held multiple leadership roles, including Board President, Vice President, and committee leadership responsibilities. Prior to his time on the board, Dr. Baker served the district as principal of Lincoln Alternative Academy and assistant principal at Stillwater Junior High School. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to expanding opportunities for students and strengthening public education in Oklahoma.

"It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve the students, families, staff, and community of Stillwater Public Schools," said Dr. Baker. "This community has shaped me both personally and professionally, and I am deeply grateful for the trust that voters, fellow board members, and district leaders have placed in me over the years.

Baker continued, “While stepping away from the local board is difficult, my resignation is not a departure from public education, but rather a continuation of my commitment to educational opportunity and student success. I believe I have been called to serve Oklahoma in a different capacity, and I look forward to bringing the lessons I've learned in Stillwater to statewide conversations while continuing to champion the success of Stillwater Public Schools.”

“Although my service on the board is coming to an end,my connection to Stillwater Public Schools is not.” he said. “As a parent, community member, and advocate for public education, I will continue finding new ways to support and serve our students, educators, and schools in the years ahead."

Following acceptance of Dr. Baker’s resignation at a special meeting on June 4, the board officially opened the application process to fill the vacancy.

Applications will be available online at www.stillwaterschools.com/board beginning at 9am on Friday, June 5 and will be accepted until 4pm on June 25. The board plans to swear in their appointee at the regular July 14 meeting. To be eligible, applicants must reside within Ward 5. A map and detailed boundary description of the district wards can be found on the board’s webpage.

Because the position was vacated during the first half of its current term, the chosen appointee will serve until a special election is held in 2027.

"I want to thank Dr. Baker for his dedicated service to the Stillwater Board of Education," said Superintendent Tyler Bridges. "The countless hours he has invested in our students, staff, and community have left a lasting positive impact, and we wish him the best in his new state-level role."

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Board Clerk Tawni Hooten at 405.533.6300.

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Oklahoma State University has announced a new 10-year partnership with Love’s Alternative Energy, a member of the Love’s Family of Companies for the operation, maintenance and renewable fuel supply of OSU’s compressed natural gas (CNG) bus fueling station.

The contract, which takes effect May 28, marks a significant step forward in OSU’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and cleaner campus transportation. OSU has been committed to CNG as a transportation fuel for the bus fleet since 2009.

The CNG fueling station serves OSU’s fleet of 27 transit buses, which provide transportation not only across the Stillwater campus but also throughout the broader Stillwater community. Under the new agreement, Love’s Alternative Energy will replace aging compressor equipment, assume full operations and maintenance responsibilities, and supply renewable natural gas  — a cleaner-burning fuel derived from organic waste sources such as landfills and agricultural byproducts.

Located at the corner of Western and Lakeview roads, the station handles approximately 150,000 Diesel Gallon Equivalents (DGE) of fuel per year. By transitioning to RNG, OSU will qualify for benefits under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Under the RFS, the university will earn Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) — tradeable credits that can generate revenue for the university, effectively allowing OSU to be compensated for choosing a renewable energy source.

The partnership aligns with OSU’s broader sustainability mission, which prioritizes environmentally responsible practices in facilities, transportation and campus operations.

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The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June to provide free meals and snacks for children all summer long.

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Stillwater Public Schools has announced several adjustments to its assistant principal staffing assignments ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.

Middle School & Elementary Changes

Following the promotion of Jackie Jackson to Head Principal at Stillwater Middle School, Claire Clark will transition from Skyline Elementary to SMS to fill the vacant assistant principal role. 

High School & Junior High Transitions

With the integration of freshmen at Stillwater High School in the next school year, an additional assistant principal will be added at that site, pending Board of Education approval at an upcoming meeting. 

Upon receiving that approval, Johnna Hayes will move from SJHS to SHS to serve as the additional assistant principal. 

Following that change, Ashley Dobbs will relocate from Westwood Elementary to become a SJHS assistant principal on Princi Nelson’s administrative team.

"We’re incredibly lucky to have such amazing assistant principals in our district," said Superintendent Tyler Bridges. "Stillwater does a fantastic job of preparing its administrators to succeed at any school site. It’s great to have such a strong pool of talent, and I'm looking forward to seeing these three thrive in their new roles."

The leadership changes go into effect for the 2026–2027 school year.

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