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Statewide Charter School Board votes to terminate Proud to Partner Leadership Academy contract
Summary
Following an executive session, the Statewide Charter School Board found clear and convincing evidence of material breaches by Proud to Partner Leadership Academy and voted to terminate its charter contract; the board directed legal staff to prepare a formal proposed order.
The Statewide Charter School Board voted May 11, 2026, to terminate the charter contract of Proud to Partner Leadership Academy after an executive session in which board members deliberated on Case No. 2026-01. Damon Gardenhire moved that sufficient facts were alleged and proven by clear and convincing evidence to establish material breaches of academic, financial, and organizational requirements; Bill Pearson seconded the motion, which carried on the recorded roll call.
Assistant Attorney General John Hadden advised the board that the order is not final until a formal written order with findings of fact and conclusions of law is considered by the board and that there is a statutorily prescribed period during which a Motion to Reconsider may be filed. The board voted to direct Mr. Hadden to prepare a proposed order for consideration at a future special meeting.
Chair Brian Shellem said the decision was made regretfully and emphasized that the board bears no ill will toward the school’s staff or families. The board’s action follows deliberations held in executive session under 25 O.S. 2021, § 307(B)(7)-(8).
Next steps: staff and legal counsel will prepare the proposed order reflecting specific findings and conclusions for the board’s review; the board notified the public that the termination decision becomes final only after the formal order process and any timely post-decision filings are resolved.
