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Board agenda includes waiver request to allow Mannford Public School calendar under 165 days
Summary
The State Board agenda lists a request for a statutory waiver of OAC 210:10-1-4b that would permit districts—specifically Mannford Public School—to implement a school-year calendar with fewer than 165 days of classroom instruction; the agenda sets the item for discussion and possible action.
The Oklahoma State Board of Education’s May 21, 2025, agenda includes an accreditation-standards item seeking authorization for districts to adopt a school-year calendar with fewer than 165 classroom instruction days under a statutory waiver of OAC 210:10-1-4b.
Mannford Public School in Creek County is identified on the agenda as a specific applicant for that waiver. The agenda lists the item as "Discussion and possible action," indicating the Board may approve, deny, or modify the requested waiver at the meeting. The agenda does not include supporting documents, the district’s rationale, or any recommended conditions; those materials, if provided to the Board or posted publicly, would clarify the district’s justification for a shorter instructional calendar and any proposed mitigation for student learning time.
If the Board approves a waiver under OAC 210:10-1-4b, a district that implements a calendar with fewer than 165 instructional days would be operating under a specific statutory exemption; the agenda does not state the terms, duration, or reporting requirements for any waiver. The agenda also does not record any vote or final action. The item is listed under Accreditation Standards on the consent/administrative portion of the meeting agenda.
