Opelika City Schools: Board Meetings, 2026–27 Calendar & Family Resources
The Opelika Board of Education governs Opelika City Schools in Opelika, Alabama. Parents and residents usually reach the Board while searching for a meeting, agenda, Board member, school calendar, enrollment instructions or the right district office.
This guide separates Board-level business from day-to-day school services so you can go directly to the right OCS resource. For a current meeting notice, agenda, calendar amendment or school operating update, use Opelika City Schools as the final source.
Opelika Board of Education quick facts
Board leadership
J. Kevin Royal, M.D. is listed as Chairman, with Antione T. Harvis as Vice-Chairman.
Board office
300 Simmons Street, Opelika, AL 36801.
Usual meeting pattern
Monthly, generally the fourth Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., unless another notice is posted.
Agendas & minutes
Opelika City Schools uses Simbli for Board agendas and minutes.
Local authority check: Opelika City Schools is a city school system. It is separate from Lee County Schools and from the Alabama State Department of Education. Use the OCS domain when the question concerns an Opelika City Schools campus, calendar or Board meeting.
Board issue, district issue or school issue?
The Board of Education handles governance matters such as Board policies, meeting agendas, minutes and major school-system actions. The Superintendent and central-office departments manage daily system operations.
For one student’s attendance, teacher, pickup, class schedule or campus event, start with that student’s school. For enrollment, transportation, special education, HR or nutrition, use the corresponding OCS department instead of emailing every Board member.
Board route
Meetings, Board policy, agendas, minutes, Board members and official governance actions.
Central-office route
Registration, transportation, HR, finance, special education, curriculum, technology and district-wide services.
School route
Attendance, teachers, schedules, dismissal, campus announcements and student-specific questions.
When does the Opelika Board of Education meet?
Opelika City Schools says the Board meets monthly at the Board of Education office at 300 Simmons Street. Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m., unless another date or time is posted.
The live district calendar is the final source for a particular meeting. This guide does not convert the usual fourth-Tuesday pattern into a claimed October 2026 date because the current indexed OCS calendar result did not expose that event at the time of this update.
Usual schedule
Fourth Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Usual location
Board of Education office, 300 Simmons Street, Opelika, AL 36801.
Example of a verified 2026 meeting: the official event calendar listed the August 18, 2026 OCS Board meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 300 Simmons Street. That confirms the current meeting venue and time pattern but should not be used to guess later dates.
Before driving to Simmons Street: open the current school-system event calendar and then the Simbli meeting record. A special, called or rescheduled meeting may not follow the usual monthly pattern.
How to find Opelika BOE agendas and minutes
OCS uses Simbli to manage and publish school-board meeting agendas and minutes. That is a better route than relying on an old search result, social post or saved PDF.
Start on the OCS Board page
The official page links the active Simbli Board system.
Match the meeting date
Choose the correct monthly, special or called meeting before opening documents.
Read the agenda first
An agenda describes planned Board business. It does not prove that the Board ultimately approved the item.
Use the minutes for the record
When you need the official action, check the available minutes rather than relying only on an agenda heading.
Opelika City Schools Board of Education members
| Member | Current role | Official contact |
|---|---|---|
| J. Kevin Royal, M.D. | Chairman | kevin.royal@opelikaschools.org |
| Antione T. Harvis | Vice-Chairman | antione.harvis@opelikaschools.org |
| Patsy Boyd Parker | Board Member | patsy.parker@opelikaschools.org |
| Tipi Miller | Board Member | tipi.miller@opelikaschools.org |
| Pearson Alsobrook | Board Member | pearson.alsobrook@opelikaschools.org |
Superintendent: OCS lists Dr. Kevin Davis as Superintendent. The Board page gives kevin.davis@opelikaschools.org as his official contact email.
Opelika City Schools calendar
OCS’s 2026 back-to-school guide confirms that students began the 2026–27 school year on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The official site now includes a dedicated OCS 2026–27 School Calendar plus a separate School System Event Calendar.
| Date | Verified school-year item |
|---|---|
| Aug. 4, 2026 | Meet Your Teacher Day for grades K–5; Pre-K parent orientation also held that day. |
| Aug. 6, 2026 | First day of school for OCS students. |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Fall Break — schools closed. |
Why only these dates are hard-coded here: the current OCS website exposes the 2026–27 calendar route, but the full calendar document itself was not reliably retrievable in this research session. Rather than copy a third-party calendar as though it were official, this page uses the official dates that were directly verified and sends families to OCS for the complete year.
Open the OCS site map and choose “OCS 2026-27 School Calendar” →
How Opelika City Schools registration works
OCS uses different routes for returning students, new students and Kindergarten. Choosing the correct route matters because returning families receive a snapcode containing much of the student’s existing information.
Decide whether the student is returning or new
Current K–12 students and children enrolled in OCS Pre-K during 2025–26 are treated as returning students for 2026–27.
Returning families use the snapcode
OCS opened returning-student registration April 6, 2026. Families receive an email from “Opelika City Schools Registration” with a snapcode link.
Upload fresh residency information
OCS requires parents and guardians to upload new residency-verification documents for the upcoming school year.
New students use the New Student route
Students entering OCS for the first time or arriving from another school system were able to begin 2026–27 new-student registration after April 27, 2026.
Kindergarten families use the correct Kindergarten link
Current OCS Pre-K students should not use the new Kindergarten link; the district tells those families to register as returning students through their snapcode.
2026 Kindergarten preparation: OCS told families to have a birth certificate, certificate of immunization, child’s Social Security card, proof of residency and parent/guardian photo ID ready.
Teacher requests changed: beginning with the 2026–27 school year, OCS says it no longer accepts teacher requests. School leaders make placements based on student needs.
Opelika Enrollment Center: address, hours and affidavits
OCS operates a separate Enrollment Center on the Opelika Middle School campus. Families who need enrollment assistance or a residency affidavit should use that office rather than going first to the Board meeting office.
Opelika City Schools directory by grade level
The OCS site currently lists primary, intermediate, middle and high school campuses plus Fox Run and the Opelika Learning Center. The district’s grade-level structure is useful when families are not sure which office to contact.
| School | 2026 published hours |
|---|---|
| Carver Primary School | 7:40 a.m.–2:45 p.m. |
| Jeter Primary School | 7:40 a.m.–2:45 p.m. |
| Southview Primary School | 7:40 a.m.–2:45 p.m. |
| Morris Avenue Intermediate School | 7:45 a.m.–2:50 p.m. |
| Northside Intermediate School | 7:45 a.m.–2:50 p.m. |
| West Forest Intermediate School | 7:45 a.m.–2:50 p.m. |
| Fox Run School | 7:55 a.m.–3:15 p.m. |
| Opelika Middle School | 7:50 a.m.–3:23 p.m. |
| Opelika High School | 7:55 a.m.–3:25 p.m. |
| Opelika Learning Center | 7:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Pre-K: the 2026 back-to-school guide lists OCS Pre-K hours as 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Opelika City Schools bus routes and Stopfinder
OCS Transportation handles eligible student transportation to and from school and approved school-related events. The department also maintains the district bus and vehicle fleet.
Opelika uses Stopfinder to share student-specific bus route information. During the 2026 back-to-school period, OCS also told families that bus schedules would be available at schools on the first day of classes.
Stopfinder
Use the district-supported app for the most accurate student-specific bus route information.
Transportation policies
The OCS Transportation page directs families to Board Policies E-10 for bus safety, E-11 for Board vehicles and E-12 for transporting students.
ParentSquare, PowerSchool and school communications
OCS uses ParentSquare as its family communication platform. Parents can receive school and classroom information by text, email or app, view calendars, RSVP for events, volunteer and privately message teachers or staff.
ParentSquare
Use it for district and classroom messages, calendars, volunteer signups and family-school communication.
PowerSchool
OCS links families to PowerSchool through its site resources for student information.
School-specific questions
For daily attendance, teacher contact or pickup details, use the individual school’s contact route rather than the Board Office.
Breakfast and lunch are free for OCS students this year
OCS announced that all students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge during the 2026–27 school year through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.
No household meal application is required for the free student breakfast and lunch benefit. Families may still add money to MySchoolBucks when a student wants eligible extra or à la carte items.
OCS Extended Day fees for 2026–27
Opelika City Schools offers an Extended Day Program for grades K–6. The program is designed for structured after-school supervision and enrichment, with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.
First child
$60 per week for the 2026–27 school year.
Additional child
$40 per week for each additional child from the same family.
Application fee
$10; applications are completed through the child’s school.
Fox Run and Southview traffic patterns changed for 2026–27
The OCS back-to-school guide includes school-specific traffic changes that matter more to families than a generic district overview.
Fox Run School
Construction changed the 2026–27 vehicle flow. Cars and buses use the temporary traffic pattern, bus loading occurs first at dismissal and construction zones are restricted.
Southview Primary
Morning car traffic uses the back of the school while bus drop-off remains in front. Afternoon car pickup proceeds to the rear, with buses loading in front.
Families should use each school’s current traffic map and ParentSquare updates because construction and dismissal procedures can change during the year.
Meeting and public-participation policies
Opelika City Schools maintains separate policies for Board meetings, Board minutes and public participation. The current policy index lists these as B-7 Board Meetings, B-10 Board Minutes and B-11 Public Participation.
B-7 Board Meetings
Use this policy when you need the district’s formal rules governing Board meetings.
B-10 Board Minutes
Use this with Simbli when researching the official record of Board business.
B-11 Public Participation
Review the current policy before planning to address the Board.
No invented speaker rule: the policy index confirms that OCS has a Public Participation policy, but the complete current B-11 text was not exposed by the official source retrieved for this update. This guide therefore does not state an unverified signup deadline, speaker limit or speaking time.
Opelika City Schools jobs and Human Resources
Employment questions belong with OCS Human Resources and the district careers system rather than individual Board members. The district’s site map maintains dedicated HR and Careers routes.
Current openings
Use the OCS Careers page for current teaching, administrative, support and operations positions.
Human Resources
Use HR for employment procedures, personnel documents and district employment questions.
Opelika Board of Education office address and map
Do not confuse offices: the Board/Central Office is on Simmons Street. The Enrollment Center is at 1206 Denson Drive on the Opelika Middle School campus.
Board records and student records are not the same thing
Board records
Agendas, minutes, policies and public Board actions belong in the Board/Simbli route.
Student records
Grades, attendance, transcripts, health information and other education records should use the school or authorized district process.
Public-comment caution
Do not disclose a student’s Social Security number, medical details, disability records, discipline information, passwords or other confidential information in a public Board setting.
Opelika school search problems and the fastest fix
You need the next Board date
Do not simply calculate the fourth Tuesday. Check the live OCS event calendar and Simbli because the district says the normal pattern applies unless otherwise posted.
You cannot find an agenda
Start from the official Board page and follow its Simbli link. Make sure you have the correct meeting date and type.
Your returning-student snapcode did not arrive
OCS tells families to contact the data clerk at the school the student will attend so the clerk can email the snapcode.
You need a residency affidavit
Use the Enrollment Center. Monday affidavit service is first-come, first-served; Tuesday through Friday requires an appointment.
You need your bus route
Use Stopfinder and OCS Transportation instead of contacting a Board member.
You need today’s school hours
Use the individual school or ParentSquare, especially when weather, events or an early-dismissal schedule may change normal hours.
Opelika City Schools links to keep handy
Opelika Board of Education FAQs
Is this the Board of Education for Opelika, Alabama?
Yes. This guide covers the Opelika City Schools Board of Education in Opelika, Alabama. It is separate from Lee County Schools and the Alabama State Board of Education.
What is the Opelika City Schools phone number?
The district lists 334-745-9700 as its main phone number.
Where is the Opelika Board of Education office?
The Board and central office are at 300 Simmons Street, Opelika, AL 36801.
When does the Opelika Board of Education meet?
OCS says the Board meets monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Board office unless another notice is posted.
Where can I find Opelika Board agendas and minutes?
Opelika City Schools uses Simbli to manage and publish Board agendas and minutes. Start from the official OCS Board page.
Who is the Opelika Board chairman?
The current OCS Board page lists J. Kevin Royal, M.D. as Chairman and Antione T. Harvis as Vice-Chairman.
Who is the Opelika City Schools superintendent?
The district lists Dr. Kevin Davis as Superintendent.
When did Opelika schools start in 2026?
The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year was Thursday, August 6, 2026.
When is Opelika Fall Break in 2026?
The official district event calendar lists October 12, 2026 as Fall Break with schools closed.
How do returning students register for 2026–27?
Returning families receive an OCS snapcode registration link. Parents must update required information and upload new residency-verification documents for the school year.
Where is the Opelika Enrollment Center?
The Enrollment Center is at 1206 Denson Drive on the Opelika Middle School campus, off McClure Avenue. Its phone number is 334-745-9750.
Does Opelika City Schools accept teacher requests?
No. OCS says that beginning with the 2026–27 school year it no longer accepts teacher requests.
How do I find my child’s bus route?
OCS uses Stopfinder for student-specific bus route information. The Transportation page provides the current district guidance.
Are breakfast and lunch free for OCS students in 2026–27?
Yes. OCS announced free breakfast and lunch for all students under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision for the 2026–27 school year.
How much is OCS Extended Day?
For 2026–27, OCS lists $60 per week for the first child and $40 per week for each additional child in the same family, plus a $10 application fee.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official Opelika City Schools website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. The official Opelika City Schools website is opelikaschools.org.
Opelika school verification checklist
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Opelika City Schools, the Opelika Board of Education, Lee County Schools or the Alabama State Department of Education. Official OCS calendars, policies, agendas, forms and notices take priority over this guide.