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Board approves $1.2 million subsidy for Horizon program; staff report course certifications and no evidence of data breach
Summary
The board approved a $1.2 million subsidy for Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus, heard staff report that at least 39 courses are preliminarily certified for the Oklahoma Online Course Catalog, and was told a recent Canvas security incident did not appear to affect Horizon data.
The Statewide Charter School Board approved a $1.2 million subsidy for Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus at its May 11 meeting. Horizon Director Dr. Lisa Daniels described last year’s growth, vendor participation, and plans to design 10 proprietary courses to earn college credit and career-tech credentials. Dr. Daniels asked for the same $1.2 million subsidy the program received in the prior year; Damon Gardenhire moved to approve and Courtney Anderson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Daniels told the board that staff preliminarily identified at least 39 courses in multiple subjects for certification in the Oklahoma Online Course Catalog but emphasized the annual review process could lead to additions, revisions, or removals if standards are not met. She also addressed a recent Canvas security incident, stating Horizon data was not believed to have been breached.
The board discussed discounting and incentive structures—Dr. Daniels described a 30% discount for rural and low-income schools and a 20% discount for legacy members—and staff agreed to pursue third-party research on long-term program efficacy to guide future subsidy strategy.
Next steps: staff will finalize course certifications following review, implement the subsidy allocation, and commission or procure third-party research to assess Horizon program outcomes and inform future funding decisions.
