Meet Marcus Jones

I am a husband, Christian and father of two girls who are ages 10 and 6. Both of our girls currently attend EPS so we have vested interest in the success of EPS. I attended Edmond Public Schools as a child from Kindergarten through High School. I attended Oklahoma State University where I received my Bachelors in Management Information Systems. I currently work for a small software company as a developer.

I was appointed to the position of EPS School Board District #5 on November 1st, 2021. The application process began back in September of 2021 after the position became vacant. The Board did interviews in October of 2021 and announced the decision at the November board meeting. When my name was announced I was shocked and excited at the opportunity to be an asset for EPS. I am able to bring a parent perspective, former student perspective and my background in technology to the Board.

I am running to be a School Board Member because I want to be able to help Edmond Public Schools continue to excel at teaching the next generation. The Board makes big decisions on a host of different topics from infrastructure, to staffing requirements. I believe as a parent in the district I have a good pulse on how kids, parents, and teachers enjoy our district. I am a good listener which is key in a role when you serve the community. I can definitely sympathize with others and use that to aid in my decision-making as a school board member. I am committed to assisting Edmond Public Schools in becoming the “gold standard” school district for education not only in Oklahoma but in the Nation.  

Fun Facts

1.  I have played drums for my church since I was 9 years old.

2.  I have been on the Finance Committee at my church since 2013.

3.  Help maintain facilities at my church.

4.  Currently serving as the HOA Treasurer.

5.  Served as Vacation Bible School teacher or co-coordinator for the last 5 years.

6.  Graduate of Financial Peace University. 

7.   Hobbies include:  running, cycling, snowboarding, boating, Marvel movies, OSU sports, collecting hats, and Thunder basketball.

8.  I am a willing parent to serve EPS, I am not a politician.

Accomplishments on the Board

1. Reaching out into the community and listening to concerns.

2. Having open dialog and communication with the community. 

3. Being transparent on decisions I have made to help benefit Edmond Public Schools.

4. Communicating ideas and concerns with EPS Administration.

5. Creating and developing relationships with current local and state representatives.

6. Attending seminars about being a good School Board Member.

7. Creating a relationship with UCO Administration.

8.  Working on building my relationships with EPS parents, teachers, and staff.

9. Talked to parents concerned with the 10th grade book opt-out form.  Followed up and made sure their voice was heard by the EPS administration as mentioned during public comments in the March board meeting.

10. Supporting our kids by attending concerts, plays, sporting events, fundraisers and more.

11. Attend PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meetings.

12. Providing financial oversight by examining all the funding codes and cross-referencing them with purchases.

13. Served on the committee that chose the 2021-2022 EPS Teacher of the Year.

14. Participating in the process with EPS developing words that define our districts core values.  This is a collaborative process that includes parents, teachers and administrators.