2017 OSSBA/CCOSA Education Leadership Conference Program

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Dr. Shawn Hime, OSSBA Executive Director

Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Executive Director

Roger Edenborough, OSSBA President

Carolyn Thomas, CCOSA Chairperson

Welcome

to the Education Leadership Conference presented by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association and the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration 1

BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION CREDITS Workshop credit types are designated in each workshop description (located within parentheses as listed below).

Within fifteen (15) months of your election, appointment or re-election to a board position, you must earn: NEW/APPOINTED

INCUMBENT

1 Ethics (ETH)

1 Ethics (ETH)

1 Finance (FIN)

1 Finance (FIN)

1 Open Meeting/Records (OMA) 9 additional credits of your choiceexcluding continuing education (CE) designated credits

1 Open Meeting/Records (OMA) 3 additional credits of your choiceexcluding continuing education (CE) designated credits

All board members must also obtain the equivalent of 3 hours per year of service in any category above, including continuing education, prior to filing for re-election or completion of service.

LENGTH OF TERM

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

3 years

9 credits

4 years 5 years

12 credits 15 credits

The entire conference is eligible for a maximum of 12 education credits.

Friday you may earn a maximum of five (5) credits, Saturday you may earn a maximum of five (5) credits, and Sunday you may earn a maximum of two (2) credits.

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION Registration is located in the main lobby.

Onsite registration is located in the main lobby.

Registration opens at 7 a.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday • 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday • Closed Sunday

OSSBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

OSSBA Delegate Assembly will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Great Hall C.

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE FRIDAY, AUG. 25 Registration..........................................................................................7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall.......................................................................................... 7–9 a.m.

New Board Member Orientation............................................... 8:15–8:45 a.m.

General Session I................................................................................ 9–10:15 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break.......................................................... 10:15–10:40 a.m.

Breakout Session....................................................................... 10:40–11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall...................................................11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Breakout Sessions.................................................................................1–1:50 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break............................................................... 1:50–2:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions.......................................................................... 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break............................................................... 3:05–3:25 p.m.

General Session II........................................................................... 3:25–4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 26 Registration................................................................................... 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall....................................................................................7:30–9 a.m.

Legislative Review.....................................................................................9–10 a.m.

Breakout Sessions.....................................................................................9–10 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break.................................................................10–10:30 a.m.

OSSBA Delegate Assembly....................................................................10:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions..................................................................... 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall...................................................11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes............................................................................................1 p.m.

Breakout Sessions.................................................................................1–1:50 p.m.

Break.................................................................................................. 1:50–2:15 p.m.

General Session III................................................................................2:15–4 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 27 Legal Roundtable Discussions...............................................................9–11 a.m.

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Education Leadership Conference – Friday, August 25 Time

Exhibit Hall A (downstairs)

Exhibit Hall D, E (downstairs)

Great Hall B (upstairs)

Great Hall D (upstairs)

Room 2 (downstairs)

Room 15 (upstairs)

Room 17 (upstairs)

Room 19 (upstairs) New Board Member Conference Orientation 8:15-8:45 NO CREDIT

Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction ETH

10:1510:40 a.m.

Break and Visit Exhibit Hall How to Involve Everyone in the Architectural Design Process ETH  

Special Meeting

Opening the Doors: Making Everyone Welcome at a School Board Meeting OMA  

Advocacy Panel LEG 

11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

Overview of New Assessment and Accountability Systems EDU 

Challenges Facing Small and Rural Schools: Funding and Instruction EDU 

What is the Work of Governance?

ETH  

The Board’s Role in Employment EMP 

Personalized Learning at Union City High School EDU  

Ideas for Teacher Recruitment and Retention EDU 

CCOSA Superintendent’s Forum NO CREDIT

Lessons Learned from Recent Oklahoma Special Education Due Process Cases LEG 

Partnering for Success ETH   

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall School Bond Funded Projects: On Budget, On Time, Every Time FIN   

1:502:15 p.m.

2:153:05 p.m.

Room 11 (downstairs)

General Session I • Great Hall - Upstairs

9-10:15 a.m.

1-1:50 p.m.

Room 9 (downstairs)

Visit Exhibit Hall

7-9 a.m.

10:4011:30 a.m.

Room 5 (downstairs)

Special Meeting

Basics of School Finance and FY 18 Budget FIN  

Student Free Speech: Balancing Freedom of Expression and Disruptive Behavior LEG 

Building Strengths-Based Schools EDU    Help! We Need a New Way to Evaluate Our Superintendent 2 EMP 

Break and Visit Exhibit Hall Bond Issues, Leases and the Changing World of Public Finance FIN  

First-Year Superintendent’s Program NO CREDIT 

REPEAT: Opening the Doors: Making Everyone Welcome at a School Board Meeting OMA  

A New Look for an Old Document: Changes in the Estimate of Needs and State Auditor Updates FIN  

The Future of Education EDU  

What Journalists Want: Tips & Tricks for Working with Media ETH  

CareerTech System Fiscal Overview CT FIN  

Visit Exhibit Hall Needed: Quality Teachers in Oklahoma EMP 

3:053:25 p.m.

Break and Visit Exhibit Hall

3:254:30 p.m.

General Session II • Great Hall - Upstairs ETH

Engaging CareerTech Partnerships EDU 

Explore Literacy with iPad 2 EDU 

Visit Exhibit Hall Legal Issues Involved with Electronic Devices at School LEG 

Marketing Your School District on a Velcro Budget EDU  

Denotes new/incumbent required subject area Focus areas are identified by colored icons u

Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy

Financial Resources

Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development

Governance, Leadership & Accountability

Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success

Learning, Teaching & Assessing for Student Success

Physical Resources

Education Leadership Conference – Saturday, August 26 Time

Exhibit Hall A (downstairs)

Great Hall B (upstairs)

Great Hall C (upstairs)

Great Hall D (upstairs)

Room 2 (downstairs)

The Increasing Popularity of HSA plans with a Qualifying High Deductible Health Plan EMP 

1010:30 a.m.

10:3011:30 a.m.

Room 9 (downstairs)

Room 11 (downstairs)

Room 15 (upstairs)

Room 17 (upstairs)

Room 19 (upstairs)

The Importance of Inclusion and Diversity ETH  

Partners In Caring - The Southern Pottawatomie Coordinated School Health Team EDU 

Using Data and Analytics to Support District Decisions EDU 

Eight Elements of Success EDU 

Kids on the Edge: Our Presence in Their Pathways Creates a Future Filled with Promise and Purpose EDU  

Out-of-theBox Solutions for In-the-Box Problems EDU 

Visit Exhibit Hall

7:30-9 a.m.

9-10 a.m.

Room 5 (downstairs)

The 2018 State Budget for Common Education: Stable or Not? FIN  

2017 Legislative Session in Review NEW LAWS 

Administrative Procedures Act Update LEG 

2017 OSSAA Updates EDU 

Break and Visit Exhibit Hall Designing A Bond: How to Identify and Promote Your Projects EDU 

Open Records and Open Meetings, and Confidentiality Requirements: What Does a Board Do? OMA  

OSSBA Delegate Assembly ETH  

Exploring New Literacies for a World of Networked, Self-Directed Learners and Makers EDU 

11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

1-1:50 p.m.

The Board’s Role in Student Achievement 2 EDU 

Student Success: Are We Advising Them Correctly for Their Future?

EDU 

Break and Visit Exhibit Hall Special Education Boot Camp for School Administrators LEG 

Continuous Strategic Improvement (CSI) The OSSBA and K20 Center Model ETH    

CareerTech Innovation EDU 

Impact Aid: Under Attack Again at the Federal Level FIN  

Employment How-To for School Board Members & Superintendents EMP 

I Teach, You Teach, We All Teach in iTunes U EDU 

Technology Center and Common Education Finances FIN  

Everyone Can Code EDU 

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall Accountability: SAT and ACT– Choosing the Best Option for Your High School EDU 

NO SESSION

1:502:15 p.m.

Streamlining Governance in a Digital Age OMA    

The Impact of Hiring the Right Superintendent EMP 

Break (Exhibit Hall Closed) General Session III • Great Hall - Upstairs

2:15-4 p.m.

Will Richardson, Educational Thinker, Author and Change Advocate 2 ETH   

Education Leadership Conference – Sunday, August 27 9-11 a.m.

OSSBA & CCOSA Legal Team Roundtables Upstairs LEG, ETH 

Great Hall D Small Districts (2A and below) and Elementary Districts (K-8) • Room 17 Medium Districts (3A and 4A) • Room 19 Large Districts (5A and larger)

Denotes new/incumbent required subject area Focus areas are identified by colored icons u

Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy

Financial Resources

Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development

Governance, Leadership & Accountability

Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success

Learning, Teaching & Assessing for Student Success

Physical Resources

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CONVENTION CENTER MAP

Exhibit Hall D, E

Exhibit Hall A

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Nearly five years ago, OSSBA and CCOSA invited education leaders from every corner of the state together for a critical conversation about the future of public education.

For two years, this group of Oklahomans scoured research, challenged each other, took a hard look at the strengths and areas for improvement within the state’s public education system, and collectively decided to dream big for children. The result was For the People: A Vision for Oklahoma Public Education.

The vision is simple: All Oklahoma public school students will learn in an environment that maximizes their potential and develops them as leaders who will contribute to a meaningful life in a democracy, propelling our state forward into a competitive, global society. The idea is that every community in Oklahoma will find something — and maybe even many things — in the vision to embrace. At its core, this visioning effort is designed to result in a meaningful conversation in every community of our state about how to do better for our children.

Key recommendations include suggestions for lawmakers and local school district educators and board members. The recommendations are tied to seven key areas the research committee identified as key in improving student achievement: • • • • • • •

Culture, Climate and Organizational Efficacy Learning, Teaching and Assessing for Student Progress Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success Governance, Leadership and Accountability Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development Physical Resources Financial Resources

You’ll notice the sessions for the OSSBA/CCOSA Education Leadership Conference are divided into these seven areas because we want you as education leaders to think strategically about your district’s strengths and areas of improvement as you select which sessions to attend.

Enjoy the conference, and thank you for setting a bold vision for the children in your community!

WWW.FORTHEPEOPLEOK.COM

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

For the People focus areas are identified by colored icons: Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy Learning, Teaching & Assessing for Student Success Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success Governance, Leadership & Accountability Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development Physical Resources Financial Resources

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Denotes new/incumbent required subject area.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 Registration Opens.........................................................................................7 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall...........................................................................................7–9 a.m.

Women in School Leadership Networking Breakfast............................7:30–8:30 a.m.

Room TBD Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Executive Director; Dr. Gracie Branch, OAESP Executive Director; Will Parker, OASSP & OMLEA Executive Director; Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director; Hayley Jones, CCOSA Deputy General Counsel; Susan Hardy Brooks, Chief Communications Director, CCOSA; Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA; Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA For women in School Administration or aspiring to be in School Administration, who are registered for the conference, come for breakfast with colleagues and meet new friends in a small, informal setting. A great way to start the day!

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New Board Member Orientation............................................................8:15–8:45 a.m.

Room 19 No Credit Dr. Shawn D. Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA; Julie Miller, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, OSSBA General Session I........................................................................................9–10:15 a.m.

Great Hall ETH Welcome.................Roger Edenborough, OSSBA President, Goodwell Public Schools Color Guard................................................................... Mustang JROTC Color Guard,

Omar Jones, Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Student Performance............................................... Inola High School Mixed Chorus

under the direction of Courtney Tice OSRMT Dr. Jeff B. Mills Award...............The Sandner Group Claims Management Recognition of CCOSA Awards and CCOSA Updates......................... Dr. Pam Deering, Executive Director, CCOSA Speaker............................. Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Visit Exhibit Hall/Break.............................................................. 10:15–10:40 a.m.

 Opening the Doors: Making Everyone Welcome at a

School Board Meeting.........................................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Great Hall B OMA Julie Miller, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, OSSBA This session will include an update on the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Attendees will discuss and receive practical information about school business meetings being held in public view. Attendees will receive practical guidance to assist them in complying with the law. Join Julie Miller for fun stories and information. Session to be repeated at 2:15.

 Advocacy Panel..............................................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Great Hall D LEG LeRoy Porter, School Board Member, Mid-Del Public Schools; Meredith Exline, School Board Member, Edmond Public Schools; Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Mustang; Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-OKC; Rooney Virgin, Director of Legislative Services and Staff Attorney, OSSBA Learn from legislators and school board members how to be awesome advocates for your school.

 How to Involve Everyone in the Architectural Design Process....10:40–11:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall A ETH Gary Armbruster, AIA, ALEP, Principal Architect/Partner, MA+ Architecture; Veronica Burns, RCID, IIDA, Director of Interior Design, MA+ Architecture; Gayla Lutts, Deputy Superintendent, Canadian Valley Technology Center; Dr. Nick Migliorino, Superintendent, Norman Public Schools 12

This interactive panel discussion will focus on how to get the entire team involved in the design of a new school. We will focus on effective ways to get recommendations for the building and classroom designs as well as the correct furniture selection for the space through meetings with teachers, parents, students and the architect. The seminar will focus on two case studies at Norman High School and Canadian Valley Technology Center to help demonstrate the process.

 Overview of New Assessment and Accountability Systems..........10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 2 EDU Dr. Jeanene Barnett, Deputy Superintendent, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Dr. Cindy Koss, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Affairs, Oklahoma State Department of Education This session discusses the changes in assessment, accountability, and graduation requirements as outlined in HJR1028 and their alignment with the new ESSA requirements. Join the conversation about rethinking assessment, reformulating accountability and redefining the senior year.

 Challenges Facing Small and Rural Schools:

Funding and Instruction.....................................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 5 EDU

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Don Ford, Executive Director, OROS; Scott Parks, Superintendent, Howe Public Schools Designed for superintendents in small and rural schools, attendees will learn about the challenges at the federal level for funding, at the state level for resources and administrative services, and how student achievement is still the main focus in districts with examples of best practices.

 What is the Work of Governance?.................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 9 ETH John Tuttle, Past OSSBA and NSBA President, School Board Member, Kellyville Public Schools Good governance is critical to the functioning of a highly effective school and school board. Learn from an experienced board member how you can raise the bar on board effectiveness.

 The Board’s Role in Employment..................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 11 EMP Kim Bishop, Staff Attorney, OSSBA This session will include an overview and update on the employment laws relevant to schools. Attendees will receive information about what can and cannot be done with regards to hiring employees, employee contracts and

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employee due process rights. Attendees will receive practical guidance to assist them in complying with the law.

  Personalized Learning at Union City High School.................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 15 Todd Carel, Superintendent, Union City Public Schools How Union City implemented a blended-personalized learning model.

EDU

 Ideas for Teacher Recruitment and Retention..............................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 17 EDU Dr. Gregg Garn, Dean, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma We can no longer wait for federal and state investments in public education.

This session will focus on innovative ideas to attract and retain great teachers in Oklahoma school districts.

CCOSA Superintendent’s Forum........................................................10:40–11:30 a.m.

Room 19 No Credit Dr. John Cox, Superintendent, Peggs Public Schools and OASA President-Elect; Megan Benn, Lobbyist, CCOSA & OROS; Hayley Jones, Deputy General Counsel, CCOSA; Derald Glover, Superintendent, Ft. Gibson Public Schools & OASA Legislative Chair What will 2018 hold for legislative challenges? Interim studies, gubernatorial election, accountability and assessment, funding, vouchers, administrative costs and other very HOT topics will be a part of the discussion.

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall......................................................11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

 Basics of School Finance and FY 18 Budget.......................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Great Hall B FIN Matt Holder, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Federal Programs, Oklahoma State Department of Education Discuss the basics of the school funding formula and how that impacts districts across the state. Review the FY 18 budget and impacts to public education.

 Student Free Speech: Balancing Freedom of Expression

and Disruptive Behavior............................................................................. 1–1:50 p.m.

Great Hall D LEG Andy Fugitt, Shareholder/Director, The Center for Education Law; Anthony Childers, Associate Attorney, The Center for Education Law This session will include a discussion of the dos and don’ts with regard to rules limiting student free speech rights. Attendees will receive information about rules that can be enforced and rules that could lead to litigation. Attendees will receive practical guidance to assist them in complying with the law.

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  School Bond Funded Projects: On Budget,

On Time, Every Time.................................................................................. 1–1:50 p.m.

Exhibit Hall A FIN Jim Quade, Business Development Manager, kerr 3 design group & Red Sky Constructors; Terry Kerr, President/Managing Partner, kerr 3 design group/ Red Sky Constructors; James Kerr, Vice President/President, kerr 3 design group/ Red Sky Constructors; David Tichenor, Director of Construction Services, Red Sky Constructors; Keith Weldon, Superintendent, Calumet Public Schools By utilizing an actual school building project as a case study, participants will get an overview of the design, construction, and financing process best practices of a typical school bond funded project. A current school superintendent will share his insight, perspective, and lessons learned from several building projects.

   Building Strengths-Based Schools............................................. 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 2 EDU Jenny Geiler, K12 Consultant & CliftonStrengths Coach, Gallup, LLC Join us to learn how the paradigm shift from focusing on what is wrong to focusing on what is strong positively impacts measures that matter including: student achievement, employee productivity, school safety, community involvement and well-being.

 Help! We Need a New Way to Evaluate Our Superintendent................ 1–3:05 p.m.

Room 5 2 EMP Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA If you are searching for a new way to evaluate your superintendent, this is the session for you! Two years ago, OSSBA created a new evaluation tool for boards to use. Come learn about the ongoing evaluation process and then practice scoring several scenarios using the new tool.

 What Journalists Want: Tips & Tricks for Working with Media.......... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 9 ETH Christy Watson, Director of Communications and Marketing, OSSBA Hear from a panel of working and former journalists about how to build a successful working relationship with your local media and how to work with reporters to tell your school district’s story.

 CareerTech System Fiscal Overview...................................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 11 CT FIN Dr. Marcie Mack, State Director, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education; Mark Batt, Superintendent, Carnegie Public Schools; Dr. Greg Winters, Superintendent and OASA President, Canadian Valley Technology Center; Dave Lesar, Executive Chairman, Halliburton Energy Services Participants will be provided an overview of the state, federal, lottery and revolving fund resources that fuel CareerTech’s budget.

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 Explore Literacy with iPad.................................................................... 1–3:05 p.m.

Room 15 2 EDU Apple, Inc. More than ever, teachers are using iPad and digital learning experiences to create interactive and engaging experiences for primary learners and second language learners to enhance literacy skills. Come experience a variety of literacy-focused apps that engage students and personalize learning. And explore creativity tools on iPad that let students share knowledge in compelling new ways.

 Lessons Learned from Recent Oklahoma

Special Education Due Process Cases......................................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 17 LEG Bo Rainey, Shareholder/Director, Rosenstein, Fist and Ringold; Carolyn Thomas, Director of Special Services, Ardmore City Public Schools, CCOSA Chair Every conflict can be a learning experience, whether a win or a loss for a litigant.

Bo will share the legal lessons learned from recent special education cases, while Carolyn shares procedural and staff training tips.

  Partnering for Success...................................................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 19 ETH Sharon Wilbur, Associate Director, C3 and K20 Alt, K20 Center, OU; Sharon Dean,

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Associate Director of College and Career Readiness, K20 Center, OU; Tyler Bridges, Associate Director, K20 Center, OU Participants will learn about multiple services and partnerships with the K20 Center.

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break...................................................................1:50–2:15 p.m.

 REPEAT: Opening the Doors: Making Everyone

Welcome at a School Board Meeting..................................................... 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Great Hall B OMA Julie Miller, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, OSSBA This session will include an update on the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Attendees will discuss and receive practical information about school business meetings being held in public view. Attendees will receive practical guidance to assist them in complying with the law. Join Julie Miller for fun stories and information. Repeat of 10:40 session.

 A New Look for an Old Document: Changes in the

Estimate of Needs and State Auditor Updates....................................... 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Great Hall D FIN Gary Jones, State Auditor and Inspector, State of Oklahoma The Estimate of Needs is used by auditors and budget makers to establish a school district’s level of appropriation. Mr. Jones will review the changes that will be made to the document and outline the timeline for the use of the revised document.

 Bond Issues, Leases and the Changing World of Public Finance.... 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Exhibit Hall A FIN Ron Fisher, President, Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc.; Ryan McDonald, Executive Vice President, Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc. This session is intended to give a brief description of both bond issues and leases.

The main topics will include the process, uses, and pros and cons of each type of project financing method, and how they can be used together to fund larger projects. There will also be a brief description of the changing world of public finance and how it is impacting the sale and issuance of bonds.

 First-Year Superintendent’s Program............................................... 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Exhibit Hall D, E No Credit Matt Holder, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Federal Programs, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Dr. Pam Deering, Executive Director, CCOSA; Rick Garrison, Superintendent and OASA President, Elk City Public Schools; Dr. Don Raleigh, Superintendent and OASA Vice President, Pryor Public Schools; Dr. Janet Neufeld, Superintendent, Pawhuska Public Schools 18

For First-Year Superintendents ONLY. Network with your first-year colleagues and listen to tips for success from a panel of superintendents.

  The Future of

Education...........................2:15–3:05 p.m.

Room 2 EDU Jenny Geiler, K12 Consultant & CliftonStrengths Coach, Gallup, LLC Join us for a lively, data-driven discussion about Gallup’s K12 research.

We will learn about the current state of education as well as identify measures that matter to help school leaders create great places to work and learn.

 Needed: Quality Teachers in

Oklahoma..........................2:15–3:05 p.m.

Room 9 EMP Sharon Dean, Associate Director, K20 Center - University of Oklahoma; Kathren Stehno, Senior Coordinator, Office of Educational Quality and Accountability; Pia Peltola, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research (AIR); Megan Toby, Senior Researcher, Empirical Education Come learn about the research that was conducted in partnership with the Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest (REL Southwest) and practitioners in the Oklahoma Rural Schools Research Alliance. The research focused on two areas of high need in rural schools: teacher recruitment and retention, and professional development. Join the researchers and the Oklahoma educators who guided the research and discover how you can use the information from these studies in your own school district.

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 Engaging CareerTech Partnerships.................................................. 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Room 11 EDU Vic Woods, Assistant Superintendent, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Two technology center districts and partners ranging from K-12 to business and industry will share successes and lessons learned in this best practices session.

 Legal Issues Involved with Electronic Devices at School................. 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Room 17 LEG Bo Rainey, Shareholder/Director, Rosenstein, Fist and Ringold Law Firm This session will include an update on the status of the law related to electronic devices at school. Attendees will receive information about what can and cannot be done with regard to electronic devices, what may be included in school policies, and what limits the administration and school boards have with regard to the personal property of students. Attendees will receive practical guidance to assist them in complying with the law.

  Marketing Your School District on a Velcro Budget.................. 2:15–3:05 p.m.

Room 19 EDU Christopher Payne, Chief Communications Officer, Union Public Schools; Amber Graham Fitzgerald, Director of Communications, Enid Public Schools Two school PR/marketing experts will share advice on how to make your school district look like a million bucks – even when your shoestring budget is in tatters.

Don’t let low budgets stifle your creativity. Large or small, we’ll show you how to tell your district’s story by maximizing the tools at your disposal.

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Visit Exhibit Hall/Break...................................................................3:05–3:25 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes......................................................................................... 4 p.m.

  General Session II....................................................................... 3:25–4:30 p.m.

Great Hall ETH Welcome........................................................... Roger Edenborough, OSSBA President,

Goodwell Public Schools Student Performance................................................ Millwood MELA Vocal All Stars

under the direction of Dillon Griffin OSSBA Update.................................Dr. Shawn D. Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA Student Performance.........................................................Ada High School Couganns

under the direction of Cara Waters CareerTech Forum and OSSBA Region 15 Meeting................................... 4:45–7 p.m.

Room 11 LEG, EDU

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Registration Opens...................................................................................7:30 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall..................................................................................... 7:30–9 a.m.

 The 2018 State Budget for Common Education: Stable or Not?................9–10 a.m Great Hall B FIN Dr. Pam Deering, Executive Director, CCOSA; Vernon Florence, Consultant, Florence Consulting, LLC A look back at 2017 and ahead for 2018 school funding. Leaders will understand more about the state budget, common education budget and the impact at the local level.

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 2017 Legislative Session in Review.............................................................9–10 a.m Great Hall C NEW LAWS Rooney Virgin, Director of Legislative Services and Staff Attorney, OSSBA A look back at laws passed during the 2017 legislative session.

 2017 OSSAA Updates.................................................................................9–10 a.m Great Hall D EDU David Jackson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Policy and rule changes for the 2017-18 school year.

 The Increasing Popularity of HSA plans with a

Qualifying High Deductible Health Plan........................................................9–10 a.m Exhibit Hall A EMP Kacey Boothe, Western Oklahoma State Manager, American Fidelity; April Bouy, Eastern Oklahoma State Manager, American Fidelity Nationwide, the use of HSAs with a HDHP are on the rise. There are many benefits to this approach that make it an attractive option. Changes to Oklahoma’s state insurance plan and significant premium savings have made this a viable option for education employees. This presentation will discuss important things you need to know when making these changes and how you as employer can help your employees understand the rules.

 The Board’s Role in Student Achievement............................................9–11:30 a.m Room 2 2 EDU Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA School boards play a vital role in the success of all students. This session will look at the board’s role in student achievement and ideas will be given for things board members can do in their districts. Come prepared to share what you’re already doing in your district to support student achievement, and also learn from others!

 Administrative Procedures Act Update.....................................................9–10 a.m Room 5 Kim Bishop, Staff Attorney, OSSBA An update of administrative rule changes that impact school districts.

 Student Success: Are We Advising Them

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Correctly for Their Future?..............................................................................9–10 a.m Room 9 EDU Tony Pivec, Superintendent/CEO, Indian Capital Technology Center An examination of the educational pathways your HS students travel and an exploration of the return on investment of the choices they make. We challenge conventional thoughts and just might make you rethink graduation 22

requirements, career advisement, and most importantly the future economic success of your high school students. You’ll ask are we doing what we should as a district in helping our students navigate the transition to the world of work.

 The Importance of Inclusion and Diversity...............................................9–10 a.m Room 11 ETH Quentin Sanders, Equity/Diversity Specialist, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education This presentation will highlight the changing demographics in Oklahoma and the United States. It will emphasize why inclusion and diversity in professional development and education is important and will include effective strategies to deliver inclusion and diversity training.

 Partners In Caring - The Southern Pottawatomie

Coordinated School Health Team....................................................................9–10 a.m Room 15 EDU Terry Grissom, Superintendent, Asher Public Schools As a part of the Pottawatomie Child Welfare Collaborative’s mission to improve the health and well-being of children in the county, a Coordinated School Health (CSH) Initiative was launched in 2014, through supports by the Avedis Foundation. The initiative is a multi-partner effort that brings a wide range of health related services to Asher, Maud, Wanette and Macomb schools. Over Introducing...

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 Using Data and Analytics to Support

District Decisions.....................9–10 a.m.

Room 17 EDU Jeff Carew, Managing Director, Forecast5 Analytics, Inc.; Cody Way, CFO, Jenks Public Schools To be effective as school leaders, managers must be strategists who turn data in to information.

Come learn how one district is maintaining a wide field of view by analyzing comparative data and incorporating those insights into a long-term forecast. School boards benefit greatly by having data to support the “what if ” questions they are constantly challenged with.

Ultimately, this information helps districts align their strategic goals with their finances.

 Eight Elements of

Success ......................................9–10 a.m Room 19 EDU Apple, Inc. Discover elements for creating a successful technology-rich learning environment based on best practices from schools and districts worldwide. The Eight Elements for Success are designed to help you identify the most significant areas that require planning and attention when you bring technology into your school. Leave with new ideas, tangible resources, and realworld strategies for creating and implementing a successful learning environment for today’s students.

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TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

W W W . B A N C F I R S T. B A N K

Visit Exhibit Hall/Break.................................................................... 10–10:30 a.m.

 Open Records and Open Meetings, and

Confidentiality Requirements: What Does a Board Do?...................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Great Hall B OMA Stephanie Mather, Director of Legal Information and Staff Attorney, OSSBA School board members will learn about the sometimes confusing intersections of the Open Meeting and Open Records Act with the various federal and state confidentiality requirements that must be followed.

 OSSBA Delegate Assembly.......................................................................10:30 a.m.

Great Hall C ETH The OSSBA Delegate Assembly is an opportunity for member districts to take an active role in the creation, amendment and adoption of OSSBA’s legislative initiatives for 2018. This inclusive meeting helps create a strong legislative voice to meet the needs of Oklahoma school districts and students. Each member district will have one vote on the legislative business of the association, with each OSSBA Director having an additional vote. To be eligible for voting, each district must complete the membership renewal form, including a purchase order number, before the start of the conference. Delegate Assembly is also an opportunity for member districts to elect OSSBA governing officers for the upcoming year.

 Exploring New Literacies for a World of Networked,

Self-Directed Learners and Makers....................................................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Great Hall D EDU Will Richardson, Keynote Speaker, Author While it may seem like it, the biggest advance of the last 15 years has not been the web and hundreds of technologies that connect us to it. No, the biggest shift is what that connectedness brings us, the new reality that each one of us can now stand as the central organizing force in our own learning, education, and work. With our growing access to the sum of human knowledge and billions of people around the world, we decide what we need to learn, when we need to learn it. We develop our own pathways to an “education.” And we as individuals have the power to create and share and bring beautiful, meaningful, important work into the world. The institutions that used to mediate those interactions, schools, publishing houses and corporations among them, are all now struggling to maintain relevance. In this moment, those who understand the powerful affordances of the Internet to learn and create will flourish, and those who understand how to leverage those affordances for the greater good will lead.

That requires a whole set of new literacies, ones that deal with not just reading and writing but collecting, creating, connecting, sharing, and sense making. In this institute, we’ll explore these shifts, and we’ll begin to develop a context and 25

a practical framework for helping our students become literate, self-directed masters of learning and making in this new, interconnected world.

 Designing A Bond: How to Identify and Promote

Your Projects.......................................................................................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall A EDU Jay T. Boynton, CFO, Boynton Williams & Associates; Jason Ridings, Director of Development, Boynton Williams & Associates This session will walk through the steps at the beginning of the capital improvement bond process. From the perspective of an architecture firm and school administration, the discussion will focus on the events that lead up to election day. The presentation will outline procedures used to identify the needs of the district, how design solutions are developed, and then discuss methods used to inform the community of the bond. Using real life examples and experience this session will depend on audience interaction to help explain ways to move forward with a capital improvement bond.

 Special Education Boot Camp for School Administrators...........10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 5 LEG Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director What did the 2017 legislative session hold for special education and what is the

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impact at the local level? Get a “crash” course on what you can do to meet the challenges and changes in special education programs.

   Continuous Strategic Improvement (CSI) -

The OSSBA and K20 Center Model....................................................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 9 ETH Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA; Sharon Dean, Associate Director of College and Career Readiness, K20 Center, OU; Sharon Wilbur, Associate Director, C3 and K20 Alt, K20 Center, OU Schools can’t and won’t achieve community expectations - and make children’s hopes and dreams become reality - by accident. School districts need a vision for the future and a plan to get there. We can help. Join us to gain information and insight to this stakeholder driven process through the eyes of the superintendents and board members that have participated in the CSI process.

 CareerTech Innovation..................................................................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 11 EDU Becki Foster, Associate State Director, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Two innovative programs will be highlighted in this best practices session.

 Impact Aid: Under Attack Again at the Federal Level..................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 15 FIN Billie Jordan, Executive Director, OASIS; Kevin Duncan, Vice-President, OASIS, Superintendent, Tishomingo Public Schools; Jim Sarruda, President, NAFIS; Hilary Goldmann, Executive Director, NAFIS Impact Aid is under attack once again at the federal level. Federal property funding is threatened and vouchers for federally impacted students of military families are being discussed. If you have federal land, military, Indian land and low-rent housing student populations, get the latest update and meet the leadership of the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools.

 Employment How-To for School Board

Members & Superintendents...............................................................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 17 EMP Jessica Sherrill, Director of OPSUCA and Staff Attorney, OSSBA This session will highlight common employment pitfalls, school law considerations, and solutions to handling school employee concerns. We will cover who can do what, how and when. We will review common scenarios from the perspective of the school board member and the superintendent to demonstrate how together you can maintain the best school workforce possible.

This is your school employment how-to session!

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  Kids on the Edge: Our Presence in Their Pathways

Creates a Future Filled with Promise and Purpose............................10:30–11:30 a.m.

Room 19 EDU Kathy Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mid-Del Public Schools; Meagan Bryant, Coordinator of College and Career Counseling, Mid-Del Public Schools When things aren’t good at home, at school or with their peers, kids respond in many different ways. This session will provide effective prevention and response strategies for social/emotional issues that create roadblocks in our students’ pathways, such as self-harm, suicide, human trafficking, substance abuse, and misuse of social media.

Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall......................................................11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes......................................................................................... 1 p.m.

 Accountability: SAT and ACT–Choosing the Best Option

for Your High School................................................................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 2 EDU Dr. Jeanene Barnett, Deputy Superintendent of Assessment and Accountability, State Department of Education; Desarae Witmer, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Yukon Public Schools; Sean Trent, Executive Director of Data

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and Technology, Mid-Del Public Schools; Kathy Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mid-Del Public Schools When selecting the assessment measure for high school accountability, what are some things to consider? Superintendents will discuss the options from their perspectives representing a large and rural school district and how they are leading the discussions in their districts.

   Streamlining Governance in a Digital Age................................ 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 5 OMA Christy Watson, Director of Communications and Marketing, OSSBA Tablets and laptops are standard instructional tools in today’s classrooms. Come learn how school boards can bring that same level of technology to the board room! OSSBA’s eMeeting service streamlines the work required in preparing for board meetings and allows board members to more easily manage and review board meeting agendas and documents.

 The Impact of Hiring the Right Superintendent................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 9 EMP Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA Hiring a superintendent is one of the most important functions of the board of education. During this interactive session, learn how district leadership is directly related to student achievement and how OSSBA can help your board navigate the complexities of the search process.

 I Teach, You Teach, We All Teach in iTunes U...................................... 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 11 EDU Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA OSSBA launched core courses, pre-k through 12th grade, in iTunes U this past year. The courses are a collection of digital content resources tied to OK Academic Standards, and most of the resources are free. The resources were vetted by OK teachers and can be used on iPads as well as non-Apple devices.

Bring your iPad and come discover this easy to use resource available to your teachers.

 Technology Center and Common Education Finances........................ 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 15 FIN Marty Lewis, Superintendent/CEO, Gordon Cooper Technology Center This session will provide an overview of the many aspects of both common education and technology center finances. The common education “state aid formula” along with local and federal sources of revenue will be discussed along it an historical overview of both systems. Attendees should come away with a better understanding of the role of both common education and career tech education in our state and the finances that support each.

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 Everyone Can Code................................................................................ 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 17 EDU Apple, Inc. Give everyone the power to learn, write, and teach code. Learn about Swift Playgrounds, a new app for iPad that makes getting started with coding fun and interactive. Discover how app development with Swift on Mac, a free high school curriculum, can help your students bring ideas to life. Connect students to learning the foundational literacy of code and prepare them for the jobs of today with this powerful and free K-12 curriculum.

 Out-of-the-Box Solutions for In-the-Box Problems............................. 1–1:50 p.m.

Room 19 EDU Kevin Hime, Superintendent, Clinton Public Schools; Jason James, Superintendent, Alex Public Schools If we want to overcome our 20th century problems in education, we need to use 21st century solutions. Come see how two different schools use out-of-the-box thinking to overcome common place educational issues which prevent good schools from becoming great.

Break.................................................................................................1:50–2:15 p.m.

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  General Session III........................................................................... 2:15–4 p.m.

Great Hall 2 ETH Welcome..................Carolyn Thomas, CCOSA Chairperson, Ardmore Public Schoos Student Performance..........................................The Silver Strings of Putnam City

under the direction of Levi Dobrinski Recognition of OSSBA Awards ..............................................Dr. Shawn D. Hime,

Executive Director, OSSBA Speaker..............................................................Will Richardson, Educational Thinker,

Author and Change Advocate

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27  Legal Roundtables Small Districts (2A and smaller)................................9–11 a.m.

Great Hall D ETH, LEG Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.

 Legal Roundtables Medium Districts (3A & 4A)......................................9–11 a.m.

Room 17 ETH, LEG Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.

 Legal Roundtables Large Districts (5A and larger)..................................9–11 a.m.

Room 19 ETH, LEG Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.

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Awards and Honors

Distinguished Service Award

This award is presented to a current or former school board member who has exhibited distinguished service to his or her school and community during his or her tenure on the school board. Factors considered in the selection include length of service and distinguished acts of service for students, school patrons, the community and the state, as well as service to OSSBA.

Buddy Spencer Leadership Award The Buddy Spencer Leadership Award is presented to one of the All–State School Board members for demonstrated leadership on the local or state level and a dedication to improving his or her boardsmanship.

All–State School Board The OSSBA All–State School Board consists of five of the most outstanding school board members of that year. Considerations for the nominations include demonstrated leadership skills, excellence in boardsmanship, sound decision–making, foresight in planning, consistency in voting, concern for the school system and the taxpayers, and a good working relationship with other board members.

Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award This award was created in honor of Barbara Lynch, who served on the Tulsa Technology Board of Education from 1986 to 2003 and was a member of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association Board of Directors from 1993 to 2003. In addition to being a school board member, Barbara was also a community volunteer with the PTA and Boy Scouts, and was a parent and vital member of the Broken Arrow community. This award honors her spirit of community engagement and service and goes to a community member or organization that actively supports and works with their local school district to help children and their education, the school system, and the community.

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All-State School Board and Buddy Spencer Leadership Award

James Don Alsup, Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Jim McCharen, School Board Member Janice Modisette, School Board Member Elizabeth Parker, Principal Dorothy Shetley and Principal David Reid James Don Alsup has served for 20 consecutive years as a school board member for Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools. He is the current board president, a position he has held before. Alsup has almost perfect attendance in the 20 years he has served on the school board.

In addition to being part of the school board, Alsup serves on the Oklahoma County Fair Board and is the president of the Choctaw High School FFA. Alsup’s dedication to the community has made him a successful leader and he has been vital in getting school bonds passed by providing important information on how these bonds support and impact the district.

Superintendent Jim McCharen said Alsup is an integral part of the planning and decision-making process. He helps set policies and goals for the district and is informed on all current school issues. Alsup also meets with patrons of the community to make sure their concerns about the district are heard. This helps the school board run efficiently and holds administrators accountable for their decisions.

“Don’s leadership is certainly one of the reasons why our board operates so smoothly and is so operative. Every decision he make is in the best interest of all students and for the district as a whole,” McCharen said.

All-State School Board

Gerry Thames, Berryhill Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Mike Campbell and School Board Member Patricia Lawson Honesty and integrity are the two words that best describe Gerry Thames, according to Berryhill Public Schools Superintendent Mike Campbell. Thames is a Berryhill native and has served for 12 years on the school board. He has served as president, vice-president and clerk during his years on the board.

Because he was born and raised in Berryhill, Thames has a personal commitment to the city and wants to do what is best for the school and its community. Fellow Berryhill board member Patricia Lawson says Thames leads the way in developing school bonds and is an advocate for their passage. Lawson

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also notes that Thames often attended meetings out-of-state that helped the district upgrade its infrastructure. Furthermore, Thames attends many school events and is respected by students and members of the Berryhill community.

In addition to his service on the school board, Thames is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and sits on the Red Crown Credit Union Board. Thames is also a trustee of New Home Free Will Baptist Church in Berryhill. These activities, combined with his school board responsibilities, have made him a valued member of the Berryhill community.

“Gerry performs his duties of school board member with pride and commitment.

He has worked consistently and unceasingly to do what he knows is best for the children of our community,” Campbell said.

All-State School Board

Renee Hill, Anadarko Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Cindy Hackney For five years, Renee Hill has been a driving force and staunch advocate for Anadarko Public Schools. She launched the district’s Annual Back to School Expo, which provides Anadarko students with a great start to the school year. The expo includes everything from school supplies to services such as free health screenings. Hill spends countless hours visiting with businesses and community members to gather donations, services and support in order to make the Back to School Expo a thriving success. Not only is this a great community event, but it allows for parents to enroll their students for the upcoming year, which has helped increase enrollment numbers.

Superintendent Cindy Hackney is quick to point out that Hill is dedicated to learning as much as she can about being a board member. Hill currently serves as the board president and is always looking for ways to improve herself through workshops and other learning opportunities. In addition to her service on the board, Hill serves as the president of the Anadarko Ag Boosters. This helps her get even closer to the school district and its students, as it allows for her to attend various meetings and events where she shows her support for and interacts with the students.

“Renee shows great passion for our students and is concerned with all aspects of their educational experience. She is diligent in making sure she has all of the facts in all decisions that are made by the board,” Hackney said.

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All-State School Board

Joe Don Looney, Pauls Valley Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Mike Martin As a Pauls Valley board member, Joe Don Looney always strives to do what’s best for students. He provides needed support and guidance for the Pauls Valley school board.

Looney is an integral part of the school board and is currently serving his second year as the Region 12 Director for OSSBA. Despite being busy with his job, Looney does his best to attend every school board meeting and as many professional development opportunities as possible. Looney recognizes the importance of these opportunities because they help him learn what is best for the district.

In addition to the school board, Looney is involved with the Relay for Life through the American Cancer Society, where he served as chairman for Garvin County for six years, and is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Pauls Valley. This helps him stay connected to the community and gives him an opportunity to discuss important information regarding the school district. Two bond issues have been passed by wide margins thanks to his interactions with the Pauls Valley community.

“He is a visionary who is always looking to improve and do what is best for the school district and taxpayers as well. He is always very supportive of our administrative team and is an asset to the Pauls Valley school system,” Superintendent Mike Martin said. “He supports the young people of Pauls Valley in every way possible.”

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Ron Millican, Oklahoma City Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Aurora Lora Graduate. Teacher. Counselor. Administrator. For 33 years, Ron Millican worked in public schools before becoming an Oklahoma City Public Schools board member. His commitment to OKCPS has helped to improve the district and the surrounding communities. Millican currently serves on the academics committee, which has allowed him to develop great relationships with the OKCPS community and learn about the community’s concerns. To help the community stay positive, Millican has a Twitter account where he tweets uplifting news stories featuring OKCPS. When Capitol Hill High School changed its mascot from the Redskins to the 37

Redwolves, Millican handled the controversial issue with understanding and grace. Millican made sure both sides of the argument were heard by the board.

Superintendent Aurora Lora described Millican’s leadership as being supportive in a way that honored the past but acknowledged the concerns of Native Americans.

Millican, who also serves on the OSSBA Board of Directors, takes an active role when it comes to listening to the concerns of principals and teachers. If they are dissatisfied with a decision the board makes, he makes sure to consult with Lora about their concerns, and trusts her to do what’s right with the information, which Lora greatly appreciates.

“I am extremely impressed with Ron’s commitment to always do the right thing for OKCPS students and families, even when it’s hard. He is a true model for what every board member should aspire to be,” Lora said.

Distinguished Service Award

Charles D. Mayhue, Ada Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Mike Anderson In 1973, Charles D. Mayhue became a member of the Ada board of education, faithfully serving until 2015. In addition to his service on the Ada school board, Mayhue worked as a teacher and coach at Ada High School. Mayhue was

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responsible for many successful bond elections and district initiatives and was a founding member of the Ada City Schools Foundation. To thank him for his service, the district’s board room was renamed the Charles D. Mayhue Board of Education Meeting Room.

“I’ve had the honor of knowing him and his family for most of my life. His accomplishments and contributions to our school district and state are innumerable,” said former Ada superintendent Patrick Harrison.

Mayhue was born and raised in Ada, graduating from Ada High School in 1959.

After high school, Mayhue received his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Oklahoma and then returned to Ada. He raised his family in Ada and ran a successful law firm. Mayhue dedicated his life to bettering the Ada community and its school district.

“We are grateful to have Charles Mayhue as a friend and supporter of Ada City Schools. If leadership can be defined as ‘giving service,’ then there has been no better leader,” said Superintendent Mike Anderson.

Distinguished Service Award

Joan Barker, Moore Norman Technology Center Nominated by: Superintendent Jane Bowen For 30 years, Joan Barker served as a board member for Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC). Barker most recently served as the president of the board and has always dedicated her time to MNTC. She is responsible for establishing the Summer Youth Enhancement Program at MNTC. This program provides academic and employable skill learning opportunities for students in specific areas.

She served on the board during tremendous times of growth, including the 2005 expansion of MNTC to its South Penn campus and construction of a new campus on Franklin Road.

“She is dedicated to her school and community, and shows great compassion for students. Joan’s joy is seen when students succeed,” said MNTC superintendent Jane Bowen.

Barker served as Executive Director of the Cleveland County Workforce Development Board. The position allowed her to provide funding for job training and placement for thousands of people, most importantly unemployed adults. One of Barker’s greatest assets is that she can understand state and federal regulations and make them work in the community’s favor.

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Barker is also active in many other organizations including the Norman Chamber of Commerce, Sooner Rotary, the United Way of Norman, Sooner Theater, Community Services Building and Cleveland County Master Gardener. Barker continues to go above and beyond to support Norman and improve the city’s social and economic well-being. Her dedication to the school and community not only shows her love, but shows how she strives for excellence in her community.

Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award Phillips 66, Bartlesville Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Chuck McCauley

Phillips 66 is dedicated to helping Bartlesville Public Schools. Thanks to their partnership, Bartlesville students have been given great opportunities to help them succeed. Phillips 66 has always been willing to provide resources, volunteer hours, facilities, bond issue support and STEM opportunities for Bartlesville students.

Phillips 66 most important contribution is $1.7 million to fund STEM Innovation Labs at all secondary schools. Thanks to this donation, STEM enrollment has grown from 600 to 1,376 students within the last school year. Current and retired employees from Phillips 66 have even acted as student mentors and guest speakers for STEM students. To help recruit more students’ interest in STEM subjects, Phillips 66 produced a video showcasing the success of the STEM Innovation Labs.

In addition to the STEM Innovation Labs, Phillips 66 employees have donated more than $23,000 to the district and have volunteered more than 460 hours in the 20152016 school year. For their “Get Out the Vote” campaign, the company contributed an additional $10,000 to get a bond issue passed.

Besides their time and monetary donations, Phillips 66 Asian and Hispanic Networks act as tutors for the BPS English Language Learners. This gives students the opportunity to learn English by taking classes in their native language and has contributed greatly to the success of ESL students in the district.

“Phillips 66 seeks to provide an exemplary educational experience that is comprehensive, challenging and inspirational to all Bartlesville students,” Superintendent Chuck McCauley said.

Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award

Tom J. and Edna M. Carson Foundation, Stilwell Public Schools Nominated by: Superintendent Geri Gilstrap

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The Tom J. and Edna M. Carson Foundation partnered with Stilwell Public Schools in 2005. They sponsored the Gear Up Matching Funds program that allowed the district to purchase computers and improve the district’s curriculum. Another great benefit of their partnership was the purchase of notebook computers for the district.

One of the greatest contributions of the foundation is their special class donations for specific items teachers need. This is particularly important due to the recent budget cuts that have befallen public schools. In addition to this, to show their appreciation of the employees, the foundation sponsors an appreciation luncheon where they present gifts to show their gratitude to the district.

The foundation also provides support to many sports and extracurricular activities.

They have purchased shirts for various events, and they sponsor soccer, basketball and the Adair County tournament. They provide the district with sports-related materials including cheerleading mats, baseball cages, an activity bus, workout equipment and even partnered with the city to construct an indoor sports facility.

To date, the Tom J. and Edna M. Carson Foundation has contributed more than $1 million to the district. “We are very proud to have received much needed funds over the years and consider the Tom J. and Edna M. Carson Foundation to be true partners in education, not only with our district, but with the other surrounding districts and the community,�

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OASA Administrator of the Year

Dr. Don Raleigh, Superintendent, Pryor Public Schools Dr. Don Raleigh strives to create an education environment of high expectations and character. His goal, through collaboration with the community, is to provide as many opportunities as possible for every student to achieve, attain their goals, and grow as individuals.

Several years ago, the district began to create a culture of personal responsibility and leadership for all students Pk-12.

The development of their character core has made a positive impact on students and staff in Pryor.

Don has led his district with vision. Successful bond issues have transformed his district. He also focuses on leadership development with administrators and teachers.

Don believes that the superintendency is the most rewarding and challenging position he has ever held.

OASA Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Staff of the Year Kathy Dunn, Assistant Superintendent, Mid-Del School District

Kathy Dunn’s sound, dynamic, and realistic philosophy of education is presented around a song that goes like this, “I believe the children are our future – each child has potential.”

“Teach them well and let them lead the way – effective teaching shows children how to do something, guides them, and watches them as they apply what they have learned.”

“Show them all the beauty they possess inside – teach them respect, help them to build relationships.”

“Give them a sense of pride – help them take responsibility for their own learning.”

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“Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be – teachers unlock the key to learning, helping children to open their hearts and minds to the joy of learning.”

Kathy is a musician in addition to her other many talents. Her love of music surfaces in many aspects of Kathy’s life. Her career in education has primarily focused on Reading, Federal Programs, Teaching, and Learning. Kathy takes great pride in the success of students and teachers.

OASSP High School Principal of the Year

Aspasia Carlson, Principal, John Marshall High School, Oklahoma City Public Schools Aspasia Carlson is beloved by both students and staff at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City. She invests her time in the kids and can be found actively participating in the role of students as contributing members of the community.

Aspasia is supportive of life experiences and uses them as a platform to connect the dots with learning opportunities.

Despite the fact that over 80% of the student population at John Marshall qualifies for free or reduced lunches, they have an incredible 81% graduation rate.

Actively involved in working to make instructional changes at John Marshall, Aspasia’s leadership has focused on professional development and the coaching of teachers. Aspasia is currently serving in her seventh year as principal of John Marshall High School.

OASSP Assistant High School Principal of the Year

Dusty Throckmorton, Guthrie High School, Guthrie Public Schools Dusty Throckmorton is an eternal optimist. His service as the assistant principal at Guthrie High School over five years exemplifies that gift. He cares deeply for the students and staff, and he accomplishes his goals by leading students, faculty, and staff on a personal level.

It is important to Dusty for his students and staff to see his investment in each of their lives. His energy is contagious and he always goes the extra mile to ensure that school initiatives are implemented with care. As he strives to look for good in the challenges his job creates, he proudly accepts this honor with gratitude for his family, friends, students, and Guthrie Public Schools.

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ODSS Special Services Director of the Year

Dr. Penny Kay, Director of Special Services, Union Public Schools Dr. Penny Kay joined Union Public Schools during the summer of 2008, after 21 years in a variety of special education roles. Over her career, Penny has consistently support her colleagues in big and small ways, serving as a mentor to new directors, facilitating meetings, hosting webinars and other learning opportunities for her colleagues in other districts, and working in every imaginable role for ODSS. Penny brings the mind and skill of mediator to every difference of opinion and embodies the philosophy of win-win negotiation, a must in education. Every day, she demonstrates how a collaborative Director of Special Services can support and improve the educational experience and outcomes of students with and without disabilities.

OAESP Elementary National Distinguished Principal

Robbie Holder, L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School, Altus Public Schools When school begins, you can find Robbie Holder checking into Altus Air Force Base, ready to start her day on post at L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School. Robbie has been a principal for the past 25 years. She describes her most significant accomplishment as being a principal of a 2016 high performing Blue Ribbon School and receiving the Terrell H. Bell School Leadership Award from the United States Department of Education.

In October, Robbie will be recognized by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in a prestigious ceremony in Washington D. C. When asked about her recognition Robbie stated, “Being named the National Distinguished Principal by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals is such an honor and means so much to me. The OAESP organization has been instrumental in building and guiding the leadership skills that have helped me to grow and to experience success as an educational leader.�

OASSP/OMLEA Middle Level Principal of the Year

Kenneth Ward, Bridge Creek Middle School, Bridge Creek Public Schools Kenny Ward can be described as authentic and genuine. His dedication and desire for all students to learn and thrive is evident in his leadership style. Kenny sets high expectations for his staff and every student in his building. Known as a motivator, 45

he sets the model for his school from the top down. Ward is a change agent, encouraging his staff to collaborate during embedded PLC time to enhance the learning process.

He is known as a team player who is making Bridge Creek Public Schools a great place to teach and learn. No one can match Kenny’s love for kids and education. His passion for the students and profession shines through in his daily routines. Kenny is currently serving his third year as principal of Bridge Creek Middle School.

OASSP/OMLEA 2017 Digital Principal of the Year

Cordell Ehrich, Cimarron Middle School, Edmond Public Schools Cordell Ehrich is dedicated and has a passion for making Cimarron an exemplary school. He has provided visionary leadership, both at his school and across the district. He has very purposely led and inspired his teachers and peers to integrate technology in the pursuit of transformative learning.

Cordell Ehrich is a technology leader and led a collaborative effort involving the Parent Teacher Organization, teachers and staff in training and creating a vision for technology and future goals for technology at Cimarron Middle School, including “bring your own device” (BYOD) practice for the staff and students. The implementation of the technology plan at Cimarron Middle School has led to amazing results, contributing to the B+ Report Card grade last year.

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Clifford Meece, Jr., Sallisaw Anthony Thomas, Midwest City–Del City Arthur Foster, Central Oklahoma Tech Carolyn Foster, Bristow Betty Hill, Oklahoma City Charles Rowden, Sperry Jesse McCullar, Tecumseh Forrest Fuqua, Cushing Patricia Hullet, Blackwell Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech Center Samuel Strahm, Pawhuska Willa Jo Fowler, Enid Calline Rushing, Wynnewood Rosalie Griffith, Inola Frances Percival, Millwood David Brown, Francis Tuttle Technology Center Eldred Chronister, Heavener Joe Cook, Eagletown Archie Gwartney, Wyandotte Galen Porter, Agra William Fahrendorf, Durant James Green, Broken Bow John Ed. Lee, Hobart Pamela Nelson, Goodwell Sammy Young, Midwest City–Del City Jere Gibson, Fort Gibson Fred C. Haub, Pioneer Tech Center Patty Neuwirth, Lawton Debi Thompson, Carney Sharon Whelpley, Broken Arrow Richard Corwin, Midwest City–Del City Lynda Howeth, Western Heights Dennis R. McCord, Welch Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech Center Gloria Quaid, Putnam City Val Childers, Berryhill Phyllis Crosswell, Earlsboro

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E. Elaine Schuster, Metro Tech Terri Silver, Oklahoma City John Tuttle, Kellyville Pat Baggs, Battiest Phil Barr, Union Don Crutchfield, Claremore John Bernardine, Tulsa Tech Center Billy Burns, Yarbrough Jim Baker, Tulsa Technology Center Ed Dugan, Pryor Rose Gardner, Butner Thelma R. Parks, Oklahoma City Michial Poteet, Agra Harold Charney, Tulsa Tech Center Jerry Hastings, Claremore Beth Schieber, Okarche Linda Sexton, Norman Dwight Smith, Sperry Beatrice Cramer, Tulsa Tech Center Dusty Flood, Bristow Charles Mutch, Atoka Mary Rigdon, Pioneer Tech Center John Zavatsky, Moore Norman Technology Center Gerald Taylor, Fort Gibson Curtis Brackeen, Indian Capital Technology Center Jesse Nash, Geronimo Chris Wood, Broken Bow Larry Wood, Stratford Nona Hessman, Kellyville Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton A.J. Ferguson, Waynoka Jimmy Piercey, Burns Flat–Dill City Alva Herrman, Agra Richard Gorman, McAlester Bill Grimes, Enid Don Nuzum, Ponca City James Trentham, Balko Dr. Thomas Wayne Wylie, Durant Barry Lowe, Bartlesville Dr. Dan Shorter, Alva

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Jeff Winters, Harrah Muriel Saunders, Muskogee Dr. Dan Snell, Norman Lee Johnson, Liberty Al White, Colbert Karol Haney, Cache Mike Jackson, Warner Larry Eagleton, Maryetta Jack Lollis, Berryhill Larry Mallory, Foyil Don Topping, Cleveland Larry Buck, Pioneer Tech Center

Paige Sheffield, Wewoka 2009 Rick Griffin, Stratford

Argel Looney, Watson

Terry McBride, Piedmont

Matthew Livingood, Tulsa

Marta Manning, Bartlesville 2010 Rick George, Waynoka Maxine Morris, Mustang John Regier, Ringwood Jeanette Smith, Noble Jimmie Nolen, Mid–Del 2011 Gail LoPresto, Putnam City

Mike Hubbell, Beggs

Marie (Terry) Dillsaver, Morris

John Clay, Caddo–Kiowa Tech Center

Eva Martens, Fairview 2012 Vernon Anderson, Kiamichi Tech Center

Larry Sand, Fort Gibson

Lydia Mitchell, Beggs

Rhonda Wallace, Hominy

Roger Sharp, Indian Capital Tech Center 2013 Roy Justice, Mannsville

Bart Howell, Quinton

Carol Bradley, High Plains Technology Center

Tim Hogland, Tuttle

Clee Jay Hedges, Pioneer Pleasant Vale 2014 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton

Bobby Smith, Fairview

W. Scott Abbott, Fort Gibson

Ruth Ann Fate, Tulsa

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2015 Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center April Stobbe, Shawnee Don Tice, Oologah-Talala Janice Modisette, Choctaw-Nicoma Park

Jamie Underwood, Edmond 2016 Kevin Clark, Stillwater

Chad Fulton, Mustang

Beverly Felton, Little Axe

Brett Ramsey, Jones

Dr. Lana Turner-Addison, Tulsa 2017 James Don Alsup, Choctaw-Nicoma Park

Gerry Thames, Berryhill

Renee Hill, Anadarko

Joe Don Looney, Pauls Valley

Ron Millican, Oklahoma City OSSBA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1993 1994 1995 50

John Weilmuenster, Stillwater James Dennis, Putnam City Clarence Ross, Turpin Margaret Buvinger, Enid Frances Percival, Millwood C. B. McCray, Oklahoma City Jesse Stratton, Jr., Clinton Opal Carllson, Tulsa Jesse Stratton, Sr., Clinton James Calcote, Mangum Mark Mayo, Forgan Manford Jenkinson, Burlington Theo Smith, Broken Arrow June Coshow, Pauls Valley James Nash, Ardmore Ben Paul Zimmerman, Balko Jean Ann Rodgers, Tulsa Technology Center Wendell Blair, Tishomingo Barbara McCoy, Bartlesville Lahman Jones, Tulsa Tech Center Jack Harper, Western Okla. Technology Center Clifford Meece, Sallisaw Carroll Miller, Navajo Tom Pickard, Stratford Donald Crutchfield, Claremore

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Rosalie Griffith, Inola Gloria Quaid, Putnam City Emory Pitzer, Bartlesville Calline Rushing, Wynnewood Anthony Thomas, Midwest City–Del City Doug Dodd, Tulsa Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech Center Louis Folks, Northwest Tech Center Roy Threadgill, Verdigris Paul Thomas, Tulsa Mike Baab, Jenks Willa Jo Fowler, Enid Don Tice, Oologah–Talala Jimmy Eller, Oktaha Beth Schieber, Okarche Richard Gorman, McAlester Jann Davenport, Western Heights Stanley Burris, Yukon Jim Cossairt, Commerce Ed Tillery, Whitebead Mike Mullins, Sand Springs Charles D. Mayhue, Ada Joan Barker, Moore Norman Technology Center

OSSBA BUDDY SPENCER LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 1997

Clarence Ross, Turpin Earl Simmons, Broken Arrow C. E. Neil, Welch Clyde Russell, Altus Jack Collins, Verdigris Jerry Corvin, Byng C. A. McCall, Atoka Harold Manning, Whitebead Richard Cosner, Roland Virgil D. Matthews, Muskogee Clifford T. Meece, Jr., Sallisaw Patricia Hullet, Blackwell Frances Percival, Millwood Joe Cook, Eagletown Pamela Nelson, Goodwell Jere Gibson, Fort Gibson Fred C. Haub, Pioneer Tech Center Richard Corwin, Midwest City–Del City

1998 1999

Val Childers, Berryhill Don Crutchfield, Claremore John Bernardine, Tulsa Tech Center 2000 Ed Dugan, Pryor 2001 Harold Charney, Tulsa Tech Center 2002 Charles Mutch, Atoka 2003 Larry Wood, Stratford 2004 Jimmy Piercey, Burns Flat–Dill City 2005 Bill Grimes, Enid 2006 Barry Lowe, Bartlesville 2007 Lee Johnson, Liberty 2008 Jack Lollis, Berryhill 2009 Marta Manning, Bartlesville 2010 Jimmie Nolen, Mid–Del 2011 Eva Martens, Fairview 2012 Roger Sharp, Indian Capital Tech Center 2013 Clee Jay Hedges, Pioneer Pleasant Vale 2014 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton

2015 2016 2017

Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Kevin Clark, Stillwater James Don Alsup, Choctaw-Nicoma Park

BARBARA LYNCH COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD RECIPIENTS 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Todd Earl, Enid Barbara Burge, Southwest Technology Center The McMahon Foundation, Lawton Donald “Chip” Cooper, Bristow Norman Regional Health Systems Rodney O’Hara, Goodwell Bruce Benbrook and Stock Exchange Bank, Woodward Marvin Martens and Bramco, Inc., Fairview Mark Henderson, Friend

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XTO Energy, Springer 2014 Del City Police and Fire Departments

Forest Park Police and Fire Departments

Midwest City Police and Fire Departments 2015 Emmaus Baptist Church 2016 Chad Dillingham and Jimmy Stallings, Enid 2017 Phillips 66, Bartlesville

Tom J. and Edna M. Carson Foundation, Stilwell PRESIDENTS OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 1944–46 1947–48 1949–50 1950-51 1952–55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 52

Roy Spears, McAlester Earl Sowers, Drumright Ira Williams, Oklahoma City W. O. Goodman, Altus Jesse Stratton, Sr., Clinton R. C. Lantrip, Comanche A. W. Swift, Keystone H. R. Haines, Velma H.M. Shoup, Ripley Charles Elledge, Nowata Frances Baker, Durant Warren Sarber, Wewoka David Gish, Frederick John Weilmuenster, Stillwater Harold White, Barnsdall Mary Stuart Wood, Tulsa Clarence Ross, Turpin William Lott, Oklahoma City Ernest Matousek, Hennessey John Steiger, Bartlesville Opal Carllson, Tulsa Ervin Mitchell, Balko Don Carpenter, Durant Margaret Buvinger, Enid Harry Callaway, Marlow Jesse Stratton, Jr., Clinton James Dennis, Putnam City Jim Calcote, Mangum Charlie Joy, Elk City Harold Coleman, Bartlesville Mark Mayo, Forgan Buddy Spencer, Durant Theo Smith, Broken Arrow

1983-84 Jerry Bryan, Tipton 1984-85 Larry Ferguson, Cleveland 1985-86 Anthony Thomas, Midwest City–Del City 1986-87 Wendell Blair, Tishomingo 1987-88 Charlotte Walter, Elk City 1988-89 Margaret Buvinger, Enid 1989-90 Serafin Ramon, Goodwell 1990-91 Clifford T. Meece, Jr., Sallisaw 1991-92 Walter Hushbeck, Tulsa 1992-93 Joe Cook, Eagletown 1993-94 Dave Brown, Francis Tuttle Technology Center 1994-95 Steve Snider, Woodward 1995-96 Samuel Strahm, Pawhuska 1996-97 Sammy Young, Midwest City–Del City 1997-98 William Fahrendorf, Durant 1998-99 Rosalie Griffith, Inola 1999-00 Debi Thompson, Carney 2000-01 Virgil Wells, High Plains Tech Center 2001-02 Don Crutchfield, Claremore 2002-03 Terri Silver, Oklahoma City 2003-04 Larry Wood, Stratford 2004-05 Billy Burns, Yarbrough 2005-06 John Tuttle, Kellyville 2006-07 Mary Spannagel, Temple 2007-08 Rick George, Waynoka 2008-09 Beth Schieber, Okarche 2009-10 Richard Gorman, McAlester 2010-11 Rodney Schilt, Adair 2011-12 Dan Snell, Norman 2012-13 Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center 2013-14 Willa Jo Fowler, Enid 2014-15 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton 2015-16 Mike Mullins, Sand Springs 2016-17 Roger Edenborough, Goodwell 2017-18 Don Tice, Oologah-Talala CCOSA CHAIRPERSONS 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81

Gene Mauk, Enid, OASSP Jerry Doyle, Moore, OASA Darrell Hill, Ada, OASSP A. H. Rhames, Burns Flat, OASA Howard Wright, Velma–Alma, OAESP James Payne, Tulsa, OASSP A. H. Rhames, Deer Creek, OASA David Autry, Moore, OAESP

1981–82 Troy Bowles, Forgan, OASSP 1982–83 William Hodges, Stillwater, OASA 1983–84 Ben Wiehe, Tulsa, OAESP 1984–85 Bill Hicks, Ponca City, OASSP 1985–86 William Hodges, Stillwater , OASA 1986–87 Ray Burns, Broken Arrow, OAESP 1987–88 Bill Dunlap, Bartlesville, OASSP 1988–89 Joe Ogle, Pauls Valley, OASA 1989–90 Don Harris, Hennessey, OAESP 1990–91 James Darland, Tulsa, OASSP 1991–92 Jack Dryden, Adair, OASA 1992–93 Mel Deering, Edmond, OAESP 1993–94 Ted Gillispie, Prague, OASSP 1994–95 John Folks, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, OASA 1995–96 John Harchar, Sperry, OAESP 1996–97 Bill Denton, Bartlesville, OASSP 1997–98 Floyd Gibson, Stonewall, OASA 1998–99 Martha Burger, Duncan, OAESP 1999–00 Curtis Inge, Noble, OASSP 2000–01 Steven Crawford, Byng, OASA 2001–02 Sue Hooper, Putnam City, OAESP 2002–03 Jim Slater, Fairview, OASSP 2003–04 Gary Johnson, Skiatook, OASA 2004–05 Bill Powell, Edmond, OAESP 2005–06 Steve Wlodarczyk, OASSP 2006–07 Kent Shellenberger, OASA 2007–08 Bobby Simma, OAESP 2008–09 Jeff Mills, OASA 2009–10 Jeff Mills, OASA 2010–11 Natalie Johnson, OAESP 2011–12 Trent Swanson, OASSP 2012–13 Derald Glover, OASA 2013–14 Randy Rader, OAESP 2014–15 Robert Schornick, OASSP 2015-16 Linda Mace, OMLEA 2016-17 Jerry Needham, Oktaha, OASA 2017-18 Carolyn Thomas, Ardmore, ODSS OAESP PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92

Gwen Cox Elizabeth “Sandy” Wisley Roger Tomlinson James Burnett Don Briix Don Friesen Virginia Thompson Sandra Looper Ann Millerborg Ginger Kauk

1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Mel Deering Fred Rhodes Nancy Krodel Betty McIlvain Irene Seay Bill Powell Sherry Davis Ann Jean Shelden Jean Hendrickson DeAnn Davis Kathy Taber Toni Jones Pam Bradley Lou Robertson Joe Pierce Sandra Kent Faye Garrison Montie Koehn Meggan Wilson Julie Bloss Theresa Kiger Karen Heizer Donna Boles Michelle Sumner Robbie Holder

OAESP PRESIDENTS 1931–34 1934–36 1936–37 1937–39 1939–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–49 1949–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61

O.C. Griggs Lotta Mosier Jess Hudson A.O.H. Stezephandt H.P. Price G.L. Davis Paul Heilman Elizabeth Ratcliffe Linnie Wood Ola Lee S.M. Wilcoxson Harvey Mullinax George J. Hooper W. Alva Wells J.H. Hodges Lee Newzum Flecia Holcomb Howard C. Thompson Laura Shores C.W. Mullen Darrell A. McFeaters W.R. Yeubanks Virgil Downing 53

1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77

1977–78

1978–79

1979–80

1980–81

1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 54

Leonard Rainwater Lila Quinn Cecil Chesser E. Joe Sharp Dewey Parker Herschel “Pete” Moore Delbert Pool Eldred Barnes Robert Condren Emmett Hudgins Ben Wiehe Milton H. Denman Woodrow Jack Walker Dobson Cecil Harp Bob Kennemer Howard Morrow Harold Hudson Everett McCullough Elmer “Buck” Butler John Plumlee Vernon Jackson Howard Wright Don Friesen Elsie Rains David Autry Mary Beach Ray S. Burns Don Briix Glenn Yost Gwen Cox Gary Coots Ed Beck Ginger Kauk Dale Flynn Wayne Beam Harriet Kuykendall Jack Cooper John Harchar Celeste Scott Gwen Collins Martha Burger Dan Siemens Mel Deering Sue Hooper Primus Moore Debbie Phillips Bill Powell Christi Roach Terry Garrett

2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Bobby Simma Pamela Bradley Howard Barton Natalie Johnson Gary Webb Mickey Gregory Randy Rader Philip Smith Meggan Wilson Shane Holman Holly Mckinney Julie Bloss

ODSS PRESIDENTS 1979–81 Gary Gerber, Broken Arrow 1981–82 Paulette Barnes, Bixby 1982–83 Joe Surber, Ponca City 1983–84 Melba Goerke, Watonga 1984–85 George Truka, Tulsa 1985–86 Billie Heiligman, Claremore 1986–87 Jim Fluegel, Five County Ed. Coop., McAlester 1987–88 Anna Claire Kuchta, Lawton 1988–89 Fred Christopher, Central Sequoyah County Cooperative 1989–90 Phil DeBerry, Norman 1990–91 Elaine Minson, Union 1991–92 Mary Shannon, McAlester 1992–93 Glen Kastner, Putnam City 1993–94 Jim VanZant, Tulsa 1994–95 Daine Dicken, Mustang 1995–96 Lynn Johnson, Owasso 1996–97 Dick Heatly, Moore 1997–98 Lonetta Sprague, Sand Springs 1998–99 Donna Powell, Guthrie 1999–00 Ann Flanagan, Durant 2000–01 Roberta Clark, Midwest City 2001–02 Debbie Jones, Woodward 2002–03 Mary Stevens, Bethany 2003–04 Deborah Newport, Yukon 2004–05 Kathy Curtis, Owasso 2005–06 Nancy Goosen, Edmond 2007–08 David McCune, Enid 2008–09 Rene Axtell, Mid–Del 2009–10 Marilyn Dewoody, Fort Gibson 2010–11 Rick Bishop, Sapulpa 2011–12 Justin Milner, Norman 2012–13 Penny Kay, Union 2013–14 Julie Crutchfield, Collinsville 2014–15 Sherri Coats, Byng

2015–16 2016-17 2017-18

Kay Sandschaper, Tulsa Carolyn Thomas, Ardmore Michele Scott, Duncan

OASA SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE YEAR 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84

1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Clarence Oliver Allen Robson Gene Keith Randall Raburn Howard Thomas Weldon Perrin Larry Zenke Ralph Downs Joe Ogle Clarence Oliver Larry Burdick Randall Raburn Bert Corr Jack Harrel Gerald F. Dickerson Lloyd Snow Steven Crawford Floyd Gibson Tom Crimmins William White Cathy Burden Kent Shellenberger Cheryl Steele Lucy Smith Joe Siano Kirby Lehman Paul Hurst David Goin Deborah Arato Kathy Turner Robert Everett Keith Ballard Terry Davidson Ann Caine Pam Deering Derald Glover Don Raleigh

OASA ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/ CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12

Pam Deering Carla Kimberling Lynn Johnson Fred Rhodes

2012–13 2013–14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Jason James Gay Washington Bret Towne Dr. Janet Dunlop Kathy Dunn

OASA PRESIDENTS 1931–32 1932–33 1933–34 1934–35 1935–36 1936–37 1937–38 1938–39 1939–40 1940–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74

M.L. Cotton C.K. Reiff E.H. Black J.J. Godbey J.R. Holmes B.R. Stubbs R.C. Nichols J.G. Mitchell D.D. Kirkland H.E. Wrinkle F.D. Hess Al Harris L.B. Peak De Witt Waller George D. Hann Rex Morrison Paul Allen Bryan Waid Garland Godfrey J.R. Frazier J.W. Payne O.D. Johns Al Harris Chester Swanson C.E. Cooks A.J. Evans G.M. Roberts Hal Buchanan Oren Terrill Francis Tuttle Oscar Rose D.D. Creech J.B. Fox Dale Hughey L.R. Fisher Charles Holleyman R.E. Carleton John Hubbard Jerry Kirk Tom Palmer George Rowley Larry Burdick Joe Glover 55

1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17

Joe White Jerry Doyle A.H. “Pete” Rhames Woodrow Holman Bob Van Meter Clarence Oliver Jerry Shinn William Hodges Howard Thomas Jack Harrel Harold Butler Gerald Hoeltzel Randall Raburn Joe Ogle Jack Harrel/Lloyd Snow Bill Rowley Jack Dryden George Hatfield Terry Simpson John Folks June Knight Bert Corr Floyd Gibson Keith Ballard Lloyd Snow Steven Crawford William White Rick Moss Gary Johnson David Pennington Jack Jerman Kent Shellenberger Bob Hightower Don Rader Jeff Mills Paul Hurst Robert Everett Derald Glover Joe Siano Clark Ogilvie Roger Hill Jerry Needham Mike McClaren

OASSP PRESIDENTS 1931–32 1932–33 1933–34 1934–35 1935–36 56

Charlie Forbes Carl Cress A.L. Pole Homer Anderson James R. Frazier

1936–37 1937–38 1938–39 1939–40 1940–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88

C.B. Manley Walter Marsh Jesse F. Cardwell L.R. Vance Walter W. McCollom Homer Anderson UNKNOWN O.D. Johns Ben Ogden Clell C. Warriner J. Gordon Stephens B. Roy Daniel Trice Broadrick Carl Ransbarger C.B. Howerton Glen Waters A. Willard Brokaw Hugh Bish Whitt Abbott C.P. Wright L.V. Irwin M.M. Black Orville Korn Lieb Richmond Simon Parker Leo Mayfield Ralph Lester Roy Troutt Robert Cheney Bob Ford Bill Smith James Sandage Henry Whitlow Bill Martin Gene Mauk Jerry Rippetoe Ocie Anderson Darrell Hill Bob Sharp James Payne James Hamilton Charles Adams Leroy Bruce George Fowler Bill Hicks Joe Martin J.B. Flatt Bill Dunlap Frank Shive Edward Robison

1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Lowell Doss James Darland David Bailey Jerry Winkle Ted Gillispie Randall Pierce Bill Denton James Wilson Frank Thompson Curtis Inge James Wilson Linda Everett Jim Slater Glen Castle Tom Trigalet Steve Wlodarczyk Mark Haught Rick McNeil Steve Wlodarczyk Kirk Warnick Rod Maynard Trent Swanson Benny Barnett Debra Bendick Robert Schornick Chris Legrande Alan Baker Renae Dozier Clay McDonald

OASSP HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99

George Fowler Jerry Moon Kara Gae Wilson Bill Hicks Lyle Young Bill Dunlap James Darland Robert Butler Glenn Smith Jerry Winkle James Wilson Ed Costa Yvonne Christensen Bill Denton Larry Maxwell Ted Gillispie Kent Mathers Nilda Reyes

2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Gary Pemberton Frank Thompson Linda Everett Bob Morrison Ed Story RoyDon Tilley Mark Haught Lynne Chesley Mike Means Jenyfer Glisson Donna Brogan Robert Schornick Renae Dozier Stacey Vernon Rodney Maynard Jeremy Jackson Michael “Bubba” Tamez Aspasia Carlson

OASSP MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Lesa Ward Barbara Ellis Don Wentroth David Risinger Noel Nation Jo Etta Terrell Richard Rosenberger Joyce Honey Lynette Thompson Desarae Witmer Andy Evans Sammy Jackson Shana Perry Douglas Stafford Rob Miller Dana Renner Catherine Walker Kenneth Ward

OASSP ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98

John Dewell Jan Miller Danny Smith Melani Mouse David Risinger Jack Dietz Bill Heizer Ray Bohannon 57

1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2014–15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Cindy Koss Tracy McDaniel Maria Anderson Lloyd Carr Jason Brunk Rod Pitts Mary Porter Lisa Witcher Holly Swanson Melanie Pealor Lyda Wilbur Adam Leaming Pam King William Parker Mona Smith Clay McDonald Emily Steele David Beiler Dusty Throckmorton

OKLAHOMA DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL SERVICES OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 1987 Paulette Barnes, Developmental Center, Tulsa 1988 Lynn Johnson, Owasso 1989 Jim Fluegel, Five Co. Ed. Coop., McAlester 1990 Elaine Minson, Union 1991 Gary Gerber, Broken Arrow 1992 Laura Beckham, Edmond

CCOSA DIRECTORS CCOSA Executive Director OASA Executive Director Dr. Pam Deering, deering@ccosa.org

OASSP Executive Director OMLEA Executive Director William D. Parker, parker@ccosa.org

OAESP Executive Director Dr. Gracie Branch, branch@ccosa.org CCOSA General Counsel ODSS Executive Director Andrea Kunkel, kunkel@ccosa.org CCOSA Deputy General Counsel Hayley Jones, hayley@ccosa.org

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Jim VanZant, Tulsa Melba Goerke, Mustang Glen Kastner, Putnam City Mary Shannon, McAlester Phil DeBerry, Norman Anna Claire Kuchta, Lawton Sheila Chaney, Sapulpa Roberta Clark, Midwest City Bonnie Johnson, Union Dick Heatly, Moore Eunice Godard, Glenpool Lonetta Sprague, Sand Springs Janice Pollard, Collinsville Mary Stevens, Bethany Kathy Curtis, Owasso Nancy Goosen, Edmond Rick Bishop, Sapulpa Deborah Newport, Yukon Marilyn Dewoody, Fort Gibson Kaylin Coody, Bixby David McCune, Enid Elaine Teel, Lone Grove Lynn Fitz, Lawton Justin Milner, Norman Dr. Penny Kay, Union

OKLAHOMA DIGITAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR 2017 2018

Adam Beauchamp, Enid Cordell Ehrich, Edmond

CCOSA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TEAM CCOSA Financial Officer Cynda Kolar, cynda@ccosa.org

OASA/CEC Board, Executive Administrative Assistant Charlotte Murphy, charlotte@ccosa.org OAESP Executive Administrative Assistant Lynne White, lynne@ccosa.org OMLEA/OASSP Executive Administrative Assistant, TBD ODSS/District Level Services/Mutual Benevolence Plan, Executive Administrative Assistant Laura Crabtree, laura@ccosa.org CCOSA Communications Director Serena Watson, serena@ccosa.org

2017-2018 CCOSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2017-2018 OASA OFFICERS

Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Executive Director; OASA Executive Director

Dr. John Cox, Peggs, President-Elect

Dr. Gracie Branch, OAESP Executive Director

William Parker, OASSP, OMLEA Executive Director

Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel, ODSS Executive Director Hayley Jones, CCOSA Deputy General Counsel

Carolyn Thomas (ODSS), Chair, Ardmore Public Schools

Julie Bloss (OAESP), Vice-Chair, Grove Public Schools

Rick Garrison , OASA President, Elk City Public Schools

Clay McDonald, OASSP President, Piedmont Public Schools

Adam Beauchamp, OMLEA President, Clinton Public Schools Michele Scott, ODSS President, Duncan Public Schools

Dr. John Cox, OASA President-Elect, Peggs Public Schools

Jeremy Jackson, OASSP President- Elect, Warner Public Schools Adam McPhail, OMLEA President-Elect, Canton Public Schools Camille Holt, OAESP President-Elect, Shattuck Public Schools

Lynn Schroeder, ODSS President-Elect, Sequoyah Public Schools

Dr. Gregg Garn, Dean, Higher Ed Liaison, OU Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education

Rick Garrison, Elk City, President

Dr. Don Raleigh, Pryor, Vice-President Mike McClaren, Claremore, Past-President (Retired)

Dr. Pam Deering, Executive Director

2017-2018 OAESP OFFICERS Julie Bloss, Grove, President

Camille Holt, Shattuck, President-Elect

Holly McKinney, Mustang, Past President Glen Abshere, Claremore, State Rep./ Federal Relations Officer Kas Nelson, Vici, NAESP Zone 8 Representative

Dr. Gracie Branch, Executive Director

2017-2018 OASSP OFFICERS Clay McDonald, Piedmont, President

Jeremy Jackson, Warner, President-Elect Renae Dozier, Grove, Past President

Alan Baker, Cleveland, NASSP Coordinator William Parker, Executive Director

2017-2018 OMLEA OFFICERS Adam Beauchamp, Clinton, President

Adam McPhail, Canton, President-Elect

Kenny Ward, Bridge Creek, Past President William Parker, Executive Director

2017-2018 ODSS OFFICERS Michele Scott, Duncan, President Lynn Schroeder, Sequoyah, President-Elect

Carolyn Thomas, Ardmore, Past President

Angela Rhoades, Woodward, Legislative & Policy Liaison Andrea Kunkel, Executive Director

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OSSBA STAFF

Executive Director Shawn Hime, shawnh@ossba.org

Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel Julie L. Miller, juliem@ossba.org Director of OPSUCA and Staff Attorney Jessica Sherrill, jessicas@ossba.org

Director of Legal Information and Staff Attorney Stephanie Mather, stephaniem@ossba.org

Director of Legislative Service and Staff Attorney Rooney Virgin, rooneyv@ossba.org Staff Attorney Kim Bishop, kimb@ossba.org

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services Stephanie Hyder, stephanieh@ossba.org Director of Education Leadership Ann L. Caine, Ed.D, annc@ossba.org Director of Board Development Terri Silver, terris@ossba.org

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Chief Financial Officer Martha E. Stewart, marthas@ossba.org

Director of Communications and Marketing Christy Watson, christyw@ossba.org Marketing Coordinator Kelly Ross, kellyr@ossba.org

Executive Assistant Mong Chia, mong@ossba.org

Administrative Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Paschal, jenniferp@ossba.org

Administrative Assistant for Policy Services Arlene Kostura, arlenek@ossba.org Administrative Assistant for Board Development Lisa Deaton, lisad@ossba.org

Communications and Marketing Assistant Samantha Wilson, samanthaw@ossba.org Legal Assistant Tamara Sage, tamaras@ossba.org Receptionist David Crane, davidc@ossba.org

OSSBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2017-18 President – Don Tice, Oologah-Talala President-Elect – Ed Tillery, Whitebead First Vice President – Mike Ray, Guymon Second Vice President – W. Scott Abbott, Fort Gibson Immediate Past President – Roger Edenborough, Goodwell NSBA Board of Directors – Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton President, National Caucus of American Indian/Alaska Native Board of Directors – Rodney Schilt, Adair Region 1 Mike Ray, Guymon Roger Edenborough, Goodwell Region 2 Terry Graham, Burlington Wesley Crain, Fargo-Gage Region 3 Ernie Currier, Enid Cheryl Lane, Frontier Region 4 Mike Mullins, Sand Springs Ruth Ann Fate, Tulsa Cheryl Kelly, Broken Arrow Region 5 Don Tice, Oologah-Talala Rodney Schilt, Adair Region 6 Frances Percival, Millwood Ron Millican, Oklahoma City Karen Shuey, Moore Region 7 John D. Tuttle, Kellyville Rick Gowin, North Rock Creek Region 8 Brenda Barney, Wagoner W. Scott Abbott, Fort Gibson Region 9 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton James Smith, Leedey

Region 10 Beth Schieber, Okarche Jackie McComas, Anadarko Region 11 Jared Turner, Flower Mound Karol Haney, Cache Region 12 Ed Tillery, Whitebead Joe Don Looney, Pauls Valley Region 13 Roy Justice, Mannsville Mike Mathis, Madill Region 14 Brent Bolen, Idabel Darrell Ward, Denison Region 15 Glen Cosper, Moore-Norman Tech.

Center Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Tech.

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STATEMENT OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS An educational administrator’s professional conduct must conform to an ethical code of behavior, and the code must set high standards for all educational leaders. The educational leader provides professional leadership across the district and also across the community. This responsibility requires the leader to maintain standards of exemplary professional conduct while recognizing that his or her actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, professional associates and students.

The educational leader acknowledges that he or she serves the schools and community by providing equal educational opportunities to each and every child. The work of the leader must emphasize accountability and results, increased student achievement, and high expectations for each and every student.

To these ends, the educational leader subscribes to the following statements of standards.

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The educational leader: 1. Makes the education and well–being of students the fundamental value of all decision making.

2. Fulfills all professional duties with honesty and integrity and always acts in a trustworthy and responsible manner.

3. Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals.

4. Implements local, state and national laws.

5. Advises the school board and implements the board’s policies and administrative rules and regulations.

6. Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals, or that are not in the best interest of children.

7. Avoids using his/her position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic or other influences.

8. Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited institutions.

9. Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development.

10. Honors all contracts until fulfillment, release or dissolution mutually agreed upon by all parties.

11. Accepts responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.

12. Commits to serving others above self. ~Adopted by the AASA Governing Board, March 1, 2007

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS As a member of the board of education, I will: 1.

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Remember always that my first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of all students attending school in our district, and ensuring that they have the opportunity to reach their highest potential; Strive to improve boardsmanship by studying educational issues and participating in board training opportunities;

Respect and obey the laws of Oklahoma and the United States, working to bring about desired changes through policies adopted by the board of education and through legal and ethical procedures;

Formulate legislative goals, policies, and strategic plans for the district, delegating to administrators the administrative functions of the school(s); Recognize that I, as an individual board member, have no legal authority outside the meeting of the board and will take no private action that will compromise the board or administration;

Refrain from board actions locally that would substantially interfere with or injure the program of education elsewhere; Make every effort to be prepared, punctual, and in attendance at every board meeting;

Respect the confidentiality of privileged information and refrain from disclosing information that may be injurious to individuals or the school(s); Encourage the free expression of opinion by all board members and staff, seeking systematic communications between board members and the public inside and outside the school district;

10. Be committed to promoting a cooperative atmosphere in order for the board to effectively serve the students; 11. Recognize and reward excellence in student achievement, teacher performance, and administrative leadership;

12. Refrain from using my board position for personal or partisan gain.

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