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Oklahoma County approves agreement to fund full-time juvenile bureau chaplain with $300 monthly county contribution
Summary
The board approved an agreement with OJPM under which the county will pay $300 per month while OJPM covers the remainder of a full-time chaplain's salary to support behavior management at the juvenile bureau.
The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 30, 2025 approved an agreement with OJPM that will fund a full-time chaplain at the county juvenile bureau, with the county contributing $300 per month toward the position.
Hannah, a juvenile bureau representative, told commissioners that OJPM "is willing to fund the entire rest of the salary for us to have a full time chaplain 40 hours a week," and said the role will support behavior management and one-on-one time for youth who need extra attention. The county contribution described at the meeting was $300 per month; the agreement covers the remainder of the salary, according to the presentation.
Commissioners moved and seconded the item and approved it by voice vote. No public comments were recorded for the item during the meeting.
