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Okemah board approves two research studies in district
Summary
The board granted permission for two research studies—one on music students' decisions to major in music education and another on chronic absenteeism—each approved by a 4–0 roll-call vote with one absence.
The Okemah Board of Education approved requests Feb. 9, 2026 allowing two separate research studies to proceed within the district.
On motions moved by J.C. Haddox and seconded by Randy Colbert, the board approved (1) a study by Ben Kambs and Erika Knapp titled "Factors Influencing Secondary Music Students' Decisions to Major in Music Education" and (2) a study by R.L. Vick titled "Exploring Barriers and Potential Solutions to School Attendance: A Community-Based Approach to Understanding Chronic Absenteeism." Both motions were recorded as passing 4–0 with Bert Robison absent. The minutes note permission was granted but do not include study protocols, IRB approval status, sample sizes, timeline, or data-security measures.
District staff will administer the permissions as indicated by board action; the transcript does not record further administrative conditions or reporting requirements for the studies.
