State Board issues mixed rulings on student transfer appeals

The Oklahoma State Board of Education issued multiple rulings on student transfer appeals after convening in executive session under 25 O.S. § 307. Board Member Brian Bobek moved and the board voted on a series of motions: the board reversed Bethany Public Schools' denial of transfer in the matter of Lee; upheld Bethany's denial in the matter of Anderson; upheld Bridge Creek's denial in the matter of Church; reversed Edmond Park Public Schools' denial in the matter of Slaigle; reversed Edmond Public Schools' denial in the matter of Vargas; and upheld Oak Mission Public Schools' denial in the matter of Sidebottom. The motions were recorded in the minutes with individual votes noted for each item.