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Board approves emergency waiver for Beggs Public Schools
Summary
The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved an emergency waiver for Beggs Public Schools under 70 O.S. § 1-109(E) for fewer than 166 days in 2025–2026; the motion passed unanimously at the April 23 meeting.
The State Board of Education approved an emergency waiver request submitted by Beggs Public Schools under 70 O.S. § 1-109(E) for the 2025–2026 school year. Board Member Brian Bobek moved to approve the waiver "based on conditions beyond the control of the school district," and the motion was seconded and adopted with all members present voting yes.
Board minutes record the vote by name: Mr. Ryan Deatherage, Mr. Chris Van Denhende, Mr. Brian Bobek, Ms. Becky Carson, Mr. Mike Tinney, and State Superintendent Lindel Fields voted in favor; one member, Mr. Wes Nofire, was absent. The minutes do not specify the exact operational conditions cited by Beggs Public Schools; those details are not included in the board record and are therefore not described here.
