Board of Adjustment
The City of Sand Springs Board of Adjustment will be meeting Monday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Room at the City Municipal Building.
The Board will elect a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary.
The Board will also discuss and consider the possible approval of a variance to the Sand Springs Zoning Code relating to the construction of a single-family residence on the Prattville side of town.
Planning Commission
The City of Sand Springs Planning Commission will not be holding their regular monthly meeting Monday due to a lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 15th.
Museum Trust Authority
The Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority will be meeting Tuesday July 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sand Springs Museum building at 9 E Broadway.
The Board will review the Fiscal Year 2016 financials with no action to be taken.
The Trustees will consider proceeding with interior repairs and improvement of the museum.
The Trustees will consider appointments to various museum committees and the committee chairs will present the monthly reports.
Development Authority Meeting
The Sand Springs Development Authority will hold their regular monthly meeting in the City Municipal Building Wednesday July 20th at 4:00 p.m.
The Trustees will elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, receive an update on Sand Springs’ development opportunities, and will consider entering an executive session to confer on matters pertaining to economic development.
SSPS Enrollment begins Monday
Students of Sand Springs Public Schools may begin enrolling as early as July 18th for the upcoming school year.
The enrollment center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every business day but Wednesday. On Wednesdays the hours are the same, except it is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.
For information on medical records, identifications, and other materials necessary for enrollment, contact the center at 918.246.1448.
OSU Big Three Field Days
The longest-lasting relationships from high school are typically those built through extra-curricular activities. Sand Springs students are able to do just that through Future Farmers of America. FFA is about much more than showing livestock and farming, it is also a great vessel to teaching students about things such as leadership and public speaking. There are approximately 230 members in Sand Springs FFA, and some of them will be attending the OSU Big Three Field Days from Tuesday, July 19th to Thursday, July 21st. This event is held at the OSU Animal Science Arena and hosts about 1,300 to 1,400 students each year. The first day of this event is the Sheep field day, the second is the Beef field day, and the final day is the Swine field day. For a complete list of events you can go to http://sandsprings.theaet.com.
Chandler Park is “Just For Tots” on July 23rd
Trying to find something fun for the little ones to do this summer? Just for Tots Day at Chandler Park is a day just for the small children! It will be Saturday, July 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be plenty of entertainment for the little ones, including toys to play with, games, crafts, goodie bags, and door prizes. Lunch will also be included! There will be a $5 entry fee at the door for each child, but parents will be admitted for free. For more information contact Tracy Hardy-Wade at918.591.6053 or thardy-wade@tulsacounty.org.
SSPS staff changes for upcoming school year
As of July 1st, Sherry Durkee has officially inherited the Superintendent position from Lloyd Snow, and Rod Sitton inherited the Athletic Director position from Ed Garrett.
Both Snow and Garrett have been long-time staples in the SSPS community for decades, but their replacements are far from outsiders. Durkee and Sitton have been with the community for years and are expected to be great fits in continuing the Sandite tradition of excellence.
Sand Springs shows love of PD after Dallas shooting
The tragic attack on Dallas Police officers on July 7th had a profound emotional impact on police officers and their friends and family across the country.
Hillspring Church presented the SSPD with a large banner this past week stating “Hillspring Church loves and supports you!”
The Sand Springs Jeepin’ group also presented the SSPD with gift cards to Sweetie Pies to show their appreciation.
