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Jul 12, 2021 · Now, the state board has voted to take over administration of the school, and members said law enforcement would become involved if district leaders refuse to step aside.
Oklahoma 2021 elections. The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2021 in this state. This list may not include all school districts that held elections in 2021. Ballotpedia's coverage included all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population and the 200 largest school districts by ...
- State Expands Criminal Charges For Meeting Disruption
- Politically Charged Topics Create More Tension
- School Board Conflicts Become National Controversy
- Service For The ‘Right Reasons’
During the Oklahoma Legislature’s 2021 session, lawmakers broadened the state’s abilityto file misdemeanor charges for interfering in public meetings. It’s unlikely anyone has been charged under the broadened statute for disrupting state business, according to an analysis of online court records by Oklahoma Policy Institute Research Director Ryan G...
Baker chalks up most of the negative behavior to some being “rationally irrational,” a byproduct of both a divided nation and the deep concern parents have for their children’s education. Most topics that set his community on edge involved COVID-19 precautions, like virtual schooling, mask requirements and vaccinations. But, political issues also c...
An already politically charged discourse surrounding school boards reached a fever pitch on Sept. 29 when the National School Boards Association complained of threats against school board members andrequested federal intervention from the Biden Administration. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland thenordered the FBI and federal prosecutors to meet...
The very nature of elected school boards involves a certain level of politicking. But it’s “regrettable” that national talking points, like critical race theory, are considered educational issues, Abdo said. The complaints Abdo heard from parents pre-COVID – day-to-day concerns going on in schools – have given way to ideological debates. Abdo said ...
3 days ago · Board Members Ryan Walters State Superintendent Donald Burdick State Board Member Sarah Lepak State Board Member Katie Quebedeaux State Board Member Zachary Archer ...
Feb 12, 2024 · Legislation to move Oklahoma school-board elections to a November ballot has received strong support from a state House committee. House Bill 3563, by state Rep. Chris Banning, would move school-board general elections to November, placing them on the same ballot as major state and federal elections such as presidential and gubernatorial races ...
Apr 12, 2021 · OKLAHOMA CITY — New Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members were installed following the runoff elections Tuesday. Newly-elected board members who are at the beginning of their service on the board are District 1 member Carole Thompson serving 2021-2025 and District 2 member Lori Bowman also serving 2021-2025.
Lori was elected to the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education in April 2021 to serve District 2 and currently serves as Vice Chair. District 1, Carole Thompson Email Carole Thompson
