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State Board of Education

The State Board of Education is the governing board of the public school system of the state of Oklahoma. The Board is composed of six members and the Superintendent of Education. The six members are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate. Members serve four year terms.

Members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education are responsible for governing and overseeing the state's public school system by setting statewide education policies, adopting rules, approving academic standards, and overseeing school accreditation and teacher certification. The Board manages the Department of Education's budget, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, and holds districts accountable for performance and fiscal integrity. Board members also help shape the strategic direction of public education in Oklahoma. 

Board Members

Lindel Fields, Superintendent

Lindel Fields is a nationally recognized leader in education, organizational culture, and leadership development, with more than 30 years of experience transforming schools, agencies, and businesses.

He currently serves as Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, where he is focused on improving reading proficiency, strengthening teacher recruitment and retention, and expanding career pathways for students across the state.

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Board Member

Brian Bobek

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Board Member

Becky Carson

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Board Member

Ryan Deatherage

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Board Member

John Nofire

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Board Member

Mike Tinney

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2025 Board Meeting Dates

  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30AM
  • Thursday , Feb 27, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 01:00 PM
  • Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday , May 22, 2025 09:30 AM
    • Rescheduled: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday , Jul 24, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday , Aug 28, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 9:30 AM - Special Meeting
  • Thursday , Sep 25, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 09:30 AM - Special Meeting
  • Thursday , Oct 23, 2025 09:30 AM
  • Thursday , Nov 20, 2025 01:00 PM
  • Thursday , Dec 18, 2025 01:00 PM

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2025 Board Meeting Documents

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Handouts
November 20, 2025 Agenda   Handouts
October 23, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
October 9, 2025 -Special Meeting Agenda Minutes Handouts
September 25, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
September 3, 2025 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  
August 28, 2025 Cancelled    
July 24, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
June 26, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
May 21, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
April 24, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
March 27, 2025 Cancelled    
February 27, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts
January 28, 2025 Agenda Minutes Handouts

Board Meeting Documents Archive

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Handouts
December 19, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
November 21, 2024 Canceled    
November 8, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
October 24, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
September 26, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
August 22, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
July 31, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
June 27, 2024 Agenda Minutes  
July 25, 2024 Canceled    
May 23, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
April 25, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
March 28, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
February 22, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
February 5, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
February 2, 2024 Agenda Canceled Handouts
January 25, 2024 Agenda Minutes Handouts
January 18, 2024 Agenda Minutes  

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
December 21, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
November 30, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
October 26 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
September 28, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
August 24, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
July 27, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
June 22, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
May 25, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
April 27, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
April 12, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 23, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
February 23, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
January 26, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Handouts

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
December 15, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
November 17, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
October 27, 2022 Canceled      
September 22, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
August 25, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
July 28, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
June 23, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
May 26, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
April 28, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 24, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 10, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
February 24, 2022 Canceled      
January 27, 2022 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
December 16, 2021 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
November 18, 2021 Canceled      
October 28, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
October 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
September 30, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
September 23, 2021 Canceled      
September 10, 2021 Agenda Minutes   Handouts
August 26, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
July 12, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
June 24, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
May 27, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
May 24, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video  
May 17, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video  
April 22, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
April 9, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 25, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
February 25, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
January 28, 2021 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
December 17, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
November 12, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
October 30, 2020 Agenda      
October 22, 2020 Agenda     Handouts
October 12, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video  
September 24, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
August 27, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
July 23, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
June 25, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
May 28, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
April 23, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 25, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
March 16, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video  
February 27, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts
January 23, 2020 Agenda Minutes Video Handouts

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Last Modified on Nov 25, 2025
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