BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (April 21, 2026) – The Arvest Foundation presented a check for $20,000 to Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation at the April Bartlesville Public Schools Board of Education meeting.
The funds from the Arvest Foundation will support childcare for teachers. Given that teacher
recruitment and retention are recognized as continuing challenges for public schools across the
country, BPS offers innovative benefits for its teachers. First offered in 2023, this initiative has
offered tremendous value to the school district.
Arvest Marketing Manager Stevie Williams, Business Development Representative Earl Sears, and Commercial Banker Anthony Mancuso presented the check to Rachel Miller, executive director of BPS Foundation, Chuck McCauley, superintendent of Bartlesville Public Schools, LaDonna Chancellor, incoming superintendent of BPS, and the BPS Board of Education.
“We are proud to present this donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to support the mission of Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation in advancing quality education in Bartlesville public schools,” Williams said. “It is a true benefit to Bartlesville to attract and retain quality teachers.”
“We are incredibly grateful to the Arvest Foundation for their continued investment in Bartlesville Public Schools,” Miller said. “Partnerships like this help us continue supporting supporting our educators while strengthening opportunities for our students across the district.”
The BPS Foundation provides financial resources, cultivates community partnerships, and celebrates achievements to engage students, empower teachers, and enrich learning within the school district.
About the Arvest Foundation
The Arvest Foundation seeks to provide funding to grantees who are actively working to create positive change for others. Major areas of focus include: K-12 education, economic development, and enhancing the quality of life throughout the Arvest footprint.
Learn more at arvest.com/foundation.