State Board of Education agenda lists consideration of hiring Ryan Leonard and review of secretary applications

The Oklahoma State Board of Education posted a special meeting agenda for Sept. 3, 2025, at the Oliver Hodge Education Building listing possible action to retain Ryan Leonard for legal services and consideration of applications for the board secretary.

The agenda identifies a proposal under item 3(a) to enter a professional services contract to retain Ryan Leonard for the provision of legal services to the board, citing 74 O.S. § 20i and 70 O.S. § 3-104(A)(2). Item 3(b) proposes convening an executive session under 25 O.S. §§ 307(B)(1) and (2) to discuss possible action on listed issues. Item 3(c) notes discussion of secretary applications; items 3(d) and 3(e) call for a vote to acknowledge a return to open session and possible action on matters discussed in executive session. The agenda also lists adjournment as the final action.

The agenda was posted Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Oliver Hodge Education Building, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 535, in Oklahoma City. The posted text marks several items as “(Action)” indicating the board could vote on those matters during the special meeting, but the posted agenda itself does not record any votes, motions carried, or final outcomes.

Because the document provided is the meeting agenda, it does not include verbatim discussion, speaker statements, or formal vote tallies. The agenda identifies the specific statutory authorities cited for the items listed on the agenda; any formal contract award, appointment, or vote would need to be confirmed in meeting minutes or a subsequent public record.