Leading with Vision Conference 2016 Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City August 26-28, 2016 The Oklahoma State School Boards Association and the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration would like to offer a special thank you to the sponsors of the 3rd Annual Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
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Student Performance Platform Shawn Hime, OSSBA Executive Director
Ryan Owens, CCOSA Executive Director
Mike Mullins, OSSBA President
Jerry Needham, CCOSA Chairperson
Welcome to the Leading with Vision Conference presented by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association and the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration
1 Board Member Education Credits
Workshop credit types are designated in each workshop description (located within parentheses as listed below).
Within fifteen (15) months of your election, appointment or re-election to a board position you must earn: New/Appointed Incumbent
1 Ethics (ETH) 1 Ethics (ETH)
1 Open Meeting/Records (OMA) 1 Open Meeting/Records (OMA)
1 Finance (FIN) 1 Finance (FIN)
9 additional credits of your choice- 3 additional credits of your choice- excluding continuing education excluding continuing education (CE) designated credits (CE) designated credits also
All board members must obtain the equivalent of 3 hours per year of service in any category above, including continuing education, prior to filing for re-election or completion of service. Length of Term Number of Credits Required
3 years 9 credits
4 years
12 credits
5 years 15 credits
The entire conference is eligible for a maximum of 13 education credits. Friday you may earn a maximum of five (5) credits, Saturday you may earn a maximum of six (6) credits, and Sunday you may earn a maximum of two (2) credits. Denotes new/incumbent required subject area. 2 Qualifies for treasurer/encumbrance clerk credit. Registration
Registration is located in the main lobby. Onsite registration is located in the main lobby. ExhibitRegistration Hall opens Hoursat 8 a.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
OSSBA8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Delegate Friday • 7:30 Assembly a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday • Closed Sunday
OSSBA Delegate Assembly will be at 10:40 a.m. Saturday in Great Hall C.
3 Conference Quick Glance Friday, Aug. 26 Registration...... 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Visit Exhibits...... 8–9 a.m. New Board Member Orientation...... 8:15–8:45 a.m. General Session I...... 9–10:15 a.m. Break & Visit Exhibits...... 10:15–10:40 a.m. Breakout Session...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Lunch & Visit Exhibits...... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Breakout Session...... 1–1:50 p.m. Break & Visit Exhibits...... 1:50–2:15 p.m. Breakout Session...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Break & Visit Exhibits...... 3:05–3:25 p.m. General Session II...... 3:25–4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Registration...... 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit Exhibits...... 7:30–9 a.m. 2016 Legislative Update...... 8–9 a.m. Breakout Session...... 9–9:50 a.m. Break & Visit Exhibits...... 9:50–10:40 a.m. What Does SQ 779 Mean for My District?...... 10–10:30 a.m. OSSBA Delegate Assembly...... 10:40 a.m. Breakout Session...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Lunch & Visit Exhibits...... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Breakout Sessions...... 1–1:50 p.m. Break (exhibit hall closed)...... 1:50–2:15 p.m. General Session III...... 2:15–3:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Breakfast (requires ticket)...... 8–8:45 a.m. Legal Roundtable Discussions...... 9–11 a.m. 4 Leading with Vision Conference – Friday, August 26
Time Exhibit Hall A Exhibit Hall D Great Hall B Great Hall E Room 2 Room 5 Room 10 Room 15 Room 17 Room 19
New Board Member Conference 8-9 a.m. Visit Exhibit Visit Exhibit Hall Orientation 8:15-8:45 Hall NO CREDIT
9-10:15 a.m. General Session I • Great Hall - Upstairs Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Shawn Sheehan, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year ETH
10:15-10:40 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibit Hall
Innovation: Thinking about Makerspaces: Governing We’ve Got to Onboarding the Textbooks? Why Our Partnering for The Fair Labor 10:40-11:30 2016 OSSAA Job Genius Your Own Start Meeting STEM Education Superintendent WAIT! SAVE School Joined Success Standards Act a.m. Updates EDU EMP Deregulated Like This! EDU (invitation only) MONEY the Maker EDU EMP School OMA ETH with OERs! Movement NEW LAWS EDU EDU
11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall
College Ready: Basics of School Top 5 Tech Increasing Hot Topics in Paperless Impact Aid, Oklahoma Finance: The The Impact of Trends School Student School Law: Meetings: ESSA and USDE Eight Elements Community CareerTech’s FY17 Budget Hiring the Right 1-1:50 p.m. District Leaders Participation in Transgender Governing in Regulations & for Success Engagement Impact to the for Common Superintendent Should Know College-level Students the 21st Century Interpretations EDU ETH Economy Education EMP EDU Courses NEW LAWS OMA FIN FIN FIN Exhibit Hall Open EDU
1:50-2:15 p.m. Break and Visit Exhibit Hall
Continuous Mobilizing School Audits: Strategic OK Career Is it Right or Be Social: Using Redefining Collective What Board Hear the Drum Improvement Guide: A Tool to CCOSA What’s Shaking Wrong? Ethics Social Media Ready–College, Impact to 2:15-3:05 Members Need Beat of Our (CSI) Enhance Career Superintendent’s in Oklahoma as Guiding to Tell Your Career, & Life Increase p.m. to Know and Native Students The OSSBA Conversations in Forum EDU Principles District’s Story Ready Educational Questions to Ask EDU and K20 Center Your District ETH LEG EDU Outcomes FIN Model EDU EDU EDU
3:05-3:25 p.m. Break and Visit Exhibit Hall
3:25-4:30 General Session II • Great Hall - Upstairs p.m. President David Boren, University of Oklahoma ETH
Denotes new/incumbent required subject area • Qualifies for treasurer/encumbrance clerk credit Partnerships for Focus areas are Early and Expanded Learning, Teaching & Culture, Climate & Human Capital Governance, Leadership Financial Resources Learning Opportunities Assessing for Student Physical Resources identified by Organizational Efficacy and Organizational & Accountability for Student Success Success colored icons u Development Leading with Vision Conference – Saturday, August 27
Time Exhibit Hall A Exhibit Hall D Great Hall B Great Hall E Room 2 Room 5 Room 10 Room 15 Room 17 Room 19
7:30-9 a.m. Visit Exhibit Hall
8-9 a.m. 2016 Legislative Update Great Hall C – Upstairs NEW LAWS
9-9:50 a.m. Let’s Talk: Improving Communication with Legislators Great Hall C – Upstairs LEG
10-10:30 a.m. What Does SQ 779 Mean for My District? Great Hall C - Upstairs
10:40-11:30 a.m. OSSBA Delegate Assembly Great Hall C – Upstairs ETH
Superintendents as Instructional Early Best Practices CCOSA District iTeach, UTeach, The Public’s Leaders in What’s Identification Arts Integration: in Educational Level Services WeAllTeach: OK Right to Know– Small and Rural Happening and Early Pathways to and Support 9-9:50 a.m. Program Round Library of Digital Oklahoma Open Schools– NO SESSION in School Intervention Learning Services of Tables Resources Records Act Increasing Rural Business? Model EDU CareerTech EDU EDU OMA School Teacher FIN EDU EDU Collaboration EDU Emergency Preparedness 9:50-10:40 a.m. for Schools Break and Visit Exhibit Hall EDU Exhibit Hall Open 2016 in the What Should School Design Rearview “25 by Taking Stock Superintendents School Districts Trends: How to Mirror and School and City 25”–Raising of Your Incentive Pay as Supervisors Know about Design a Understanding Partnerships– Feeding the Oklahoma’s Effectiveness for Employees– of Principals– FMLA 10:40-11:30 a.m. 21st Century the 2017 the Edmond Troops! Ranking as a Board Improve Morale Tips for and the New Learning State Budget Experience EDU in Education Member EMP Coaching Provisions of the Environment for Common EDU EDU ETH Principals FLSA and Why EDU Education LEG FIN
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch and Visit Exhibit Hall
The Outlook Board & Career Tech: Oklahoma Using Employer for Special Superintendent Shopping The ABCs of The Return on School Security Benefits to First Year Education After Communications Smarter: Saving Construction Investment Institute–What 1-1:50 p.m. Attract and NO SESSION NO SESSION Superintendent’s the from a money is just Projects for Your High We Can Do for Retain Teachers Program 2016 Oklahoma Superintendent’s the beginning! EDU School Students Schools EMP Legislative Viewpoint LEG EDU EDU Session SP ED LEG
1:50-2:15 p.m. Break (Exhibit Hall Closed)
2:15-3:45 p.m. General Session III • Great Hall - Upstairs Dr. John B. Herrington, Chickasaw Nation ETH Leading with Vision Conference – Sunday, August 28
8-8:45 a.m. Optional Breakfast Buffet (requires pre-purchased ticket) Great Halls D & E – NO SESSION
OSSBA & CCOSA Legal Team Roundtables Upstairs LEG, ETH 9-11 a.m. Room 15 Large Districts (5A and up) Room 17 Small Districts (2A and below) Room 19 Middle Districts (3A and 4A) and Elementary Districts (K-8) 7 Friday, August 26
For the People focus areas are identified by colored icons Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy Learning, Teaching & Assessing for Student Success Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success Governance, Leadership & Accountability Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development Physical Resources Financial Resources
Denotes new/incumbent required subject area. Qualifies for treasurer/encumbrance clerk credit.
Registration Opens...... 8 a.m.
Visit Exhibits and Networking...... 8–9 a.m.
Women in School Administration Networking Breakfast...... 7:30–8:30 a.m. Room 15 NC Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director; Dr. Gracie Branch, CCOSA Associate Director and OAESP/OMLEA Executive Director; Dr. Vickie Williams, CCOSA Associate Director and OASSP Executive Director; Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director; Hayley Jones, CCOSA Deputy General Counsel; Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA; Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA For conference-registered women in school administration or aspiring to be in school administration, come for breakfast with colleagues and meet new friends in a small, informal setting. For those ladies who are pre-registered for the conference, avoid the registration lines and pick up your packet at this meeting. A great way to start the day!
New Board Member Orientation...... 8:15–8:45 a.m. Room 17 NC OSSBA Staff and Directors Let the OSSBA team help you make the most of your conference experience! We’ll tell you what sessions new board members should attend to obtain required credits and provide time for conference-related Q&A. The session does not count for board member credit, but attendance is highly recommended for new board members. 8 Friday, August 26 General Session 1...... 9–10:15 a.m. Great Hall ETH For the People focus areas are identified by colored icons Welcome...... Mike Mullins, OSSBA President, Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy Sand Springs Public Schools Color Guard...... Tahlequah High School Junior ROTC Learning, Teaching & Assessing for Student Success National Anthem...... Lawton High School Honors Orchestra Early and Expanded Learning Opportunities for Student Success under the direction of Kathy Liticker Recognition of CCOSA Awards Governance, Leadership & Accountability and CCOSA Updates...... Ryan Owens, Executive Director, CCOSA Partnerships for Human Capital and Organizational Development Speakers...... Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Shawn Sheehan, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Physical Resources Financial Resources Break and Visit Exhibits...... 10:15–10:40 a.m.
Denotes new/incumbent required subject area. 2016 OSSAA Updates...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall A EDU Qualifies for treasurer/encumbrance clerk credit. Ed Sheakley, Executive Director, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association We’ll go over policy and rule changes for the 2016-2017 school year. Registration Opens...... 8 a.m.
Visit Exhibits and Networking...... 8–9 a.m. Job Genius...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall D EMP Women in School Administration Networking Breakfast...... 7:30–8:30 a.m. Craig Clemons, VP, Public Relations and Business Development, Express Services, Inc. Room 15 NC Mapping out a career path, finding job openings and then landing a quality job Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director; Dr. can be an overwhelming process. From our experience of putting 500,000 people Gracie Branch, CCOSA Associate Director and OAESP/OMLEA Executive Director; to work each year, Express has crafted Job Genius, an educational program Dr. Vickie Williams, CCOSA Associate Director and OASSP Executive Director; designed to teach young adults how to successfully navigate the workforce. Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director; Hayley Jones, CCOSA Deputy General Counsel; Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, Innovation: Governing Your Own Deregulated School...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. OSSBA; Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Great Hall B NEW LAWS Services, OSSBA Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA; Rooney Virgin, Director of Legislative For conference-registered women in school administration or aspiring to be in Services and staff attorney, OSSBA school administration, come for breakfast with colleagues and meet new friends New changes in school choice laws allow a local school board to deregulate a in a small, informal setting. For those ladies who are pre-registered for the school site or part of a site to the same extent as a charter school and to govern conference, avoid the registration lines and pick up your packet at this meeting. the school themselves. This session outlines the deregulation process and the A great way to start the day! benefits to deregulation.
New Board Member Orientation...... 8:15–8:45 a.m. Room 17 NC OSSBA Staff and Directors Don’t forget to scan your badges Let the OSSBA team help you make the most of your conference experience! We’ll tell you what sessions new board members should attend to obtain required when you enter a session! Scans credits and provide time for conference-related Q&A. The session does not count for board member credit, but attendance is highly recommended for new board are required to earn credit. members. 9 We’ve Got to Start Meeting Like This!...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Great Hall E OMA Julie Miller, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, OSSBA This session will include an overview of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Attendees will be made aware of legal requirements and will be provided practical guidance to implement.
STEM Education...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 2 EDU Jason James, Superintendent, Alex Schools; Valerie McCauley, STEM Teacher, Alex Schools Alex Public Schools incorporates STEM educational program beginning with middle school students, which includes engineering concepts classifying qualifying students for OHLAP credit.
Partnering for Success...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 5 EDU Sharon Wilbur, Associate Director of Leadership, K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal; Sharon Dean, Associate Director for Partnerships, K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal Participants will learn about multiple ways to partner with the K20 Center to bring technology, professional development and strategic planning to their school and/or district.
The Fair Labor Standards Act...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 10 EMP Andy Fugitt, Attorney and Shareholder, The Center for Education Law Information will be provided on the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition, we will discuss changes that are effective Dec. 1, 2016.
Onboarding the Superintendent...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 15 ETH Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA; Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA An invitation-only session for school boards that used OSSBA Superintendent Search Services during the 2015-2016 school year and their new superintendent. District leadership teams will engage in numerous activities designed to solidify the relationship, build trust and encourage communication between the board and superintendent.
Thinking about Textbooks? WAIT! SAVE MONEY with OERs!...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 17 EDU 10 Dr. Janet Dunlop, Associate Superintendent, Broken Arrow Schools; Derald Glover, Superintendent, Fort Gibson Schools Textbooks are great to have, but these resources could make them obsolete. Tulsa- area suburban schools are leading the way to Open Education Resources with teacher-developed and curriculum standard-aligned resources. Learn about these resources and plans to develop them for statewide use.
Makerspaces: Why Our School Joined the Maker Movement...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 19 EDU Kevin Hime, Superintendent, Clinton Schools; Tyler Bridges, Assistant Superintendent, Clinton Schools Participants will join a short presentation about the evolution of educational technology at Clinton Public Schools and then participate in a live makerspace. Multiple stations will be set up around the meeting room so participants can experience what it’s like to move through a makerspace.
Lunch and Visit Exhibits...... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Top 5 Tech Trends School District Leaders Should Know...... 1–1:50 p.m. Exhibit Hall A EDU Jun Kim, Director of Technology, Moore Schools Schools need to be ready for ever-changing technology. Come learn how schools are being impacted by the digital revolution, and how to embrace the present and the future of technology to benefit students!
College Ready: Increasing Student Participation in College-level Courses...... 1–1:50 p.m. Exhibit Hall D EDU Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA; Amber Fitzgerald, Director of Communications and Human Resources, Enid Schools; Dr. Kirt Hartzler, Superintendent, Union Schools; Kevin Hime, Superintendent, Clinton Schools Panelists will explain how their district vision for maximizing high school students’ opportunities to take concurrent/dual credit courses became reality. They’ll share how they built partnerships with higher education institutions and removed financial and other obstacles for student participation to help more students obtain college credit while in high school.
Hot Topics in School Law: Transgender Students...... 1–1:50 p.m. Great Hall B NEW LAWS Karen Long, Attorney and Shareholder, Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold Join Karen Long for an informative legal session which will address the legal issues surrounding the educational needs and accommodations for transgender students.
11 Basics of School Finance: The FY17 Budget for Common Education...... 1–1:50 p.m. Great Hall E FIN Matt Holder, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Federal Programs, Oklahoma State Department of Education Deputy State Superintendent Matt Holder will provide a breakdown of the FY17 Budget.
Paperless Meetings: Governing in the 21st Century...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 2 OMA Christy Watson, Director of Communications and Marketing, OSSBA It’s time to ditch inches-thick paper board packets! Learn how to make board governance more efficient, effective and transparent. Hear from school leaders who have embraced going paperless. It’s so easy even a kindergartener could do it!
Impact Aid, ESSA and USDE Regulations & Interpretations...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 5 FIN Ray Henson, Executive Director, OASIS and NCIS; Jay McAdams, Superintendent, Atoka Schools; Kevin Duncan, Superintendent, Tishomingo Schools; Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director What you don’t know CAN hurt your school financially. If you have military, Indian and low-rent housing student populations, learn about qualifying for Impact Aid, new ESSA requirements and U.S. Department of Education, Impact Aid Department regulations.
Eight Elements for Success...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 10 EDU Apple, Inc. Discover elements for creating a successful technology-rich learning environment based on best practices from schools and districts worldwide. The Eight Elements for Success are designed to help you identify the most significant areas that require planning and attention when you bring technology into your school. Leave with new ideas, tangible resources and real-world strategies for creating and implementing a successful learning environment for today’s students.
Community Engagement...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 15 ETH Jason James, Superintendent, Alex Schools; Doug Tolson, Principal, Alex Schools See how Alex Public Schools engages community stakeholders through various activities promoting the great things happening in our school system.
12 The Impact of Hiring the Right Superintendent...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 17 EMP Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA Hiring a superintendent is one the most important functions of the board of education. During this interactive session, learn how district leadership is directly related to student achievement and how OSSBA can help your board navigate the complexities of the search process.
Oklahoma CareerTech’s Impact to the Economy...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 19 FIN Dr. Marcie Mack, State Director, Oklahoma Department of CareerTech CareerTech is an integral part to education in Oklahoma. Through partnerships with educational entities and businesses, CareerTech is dedicated to delivering the workforce development needed to meet the needs of Oklahoma. This session will focus on CareerTech’s impact to Oklahoma’s economy.
Break and Visit Exhibits...... 1:50–2:15 p.m.
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13 School Audits: What Board Members Need to Know and Questions to Ask...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Exhibit Hall A FIN Patrick Carroll, CPA, Patrick W. Carroll, CPA This session will inform board members of the scope and purpose of school audits and give board members information on the questions they must have answered.
CCOSA Superintendent’s Forum...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Exhibit Hall D NC Ryan Owens, Executive Director, CCOSA; Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director; Hayley Jones, Deputy General Counsel, CCOSA; Jerry Needham, CCOSA Chairperson and Superintendent, Oktaha Schools; Mike McClaren, OASA President and Superintendent, Claremore Schools What will 2017 hold for legislative challenges? Campaigns, accountability and assessment, funding, rules and other very HOT topics will be a part of the discussion.
What’s Shaking in Oklahoma...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Great Hall B EDU Tracy Olsen, Counsel, Claims and Corporate Services, Brokers’ Risk Placement Services, LLC; Jeremy Boak, Director, Oklahoma Geological Survey at the University
Association of Christian Administrators ACA Meeting Sat., Aug. 27 • 7 a.m. • Cox Center, Room 15 • Coffee will be provided. Positive, Uplifting Fellowship Open to All Conference Attendees 14 of Oklahoma; Dana Murphy, Commissioner, Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Gayland Kitch, Director of Emergency Management, City of Moore, Oklahoma Oklahoma earthquakes are making national news. But do you understand what’s causing them? Importantly, do you know how to prepare for an earthquake at our schools? Come hear a blue-ribbon panel of experts discuss the science behind the Oklahoma earthquakes, the state government response to this phenomenon and earthquake preparedness.
Is it Right or Wrong? Ethics as Guiding Principles...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Great Hall E ETH Derald Glover, Superintendent, Fort Gibson Schools What does it take to lead with integrity? Learn more about the ethical principles guiding the work of education leaders and the importance of making ethical decisions.
Be Social: Using Social Media to Tell Your District’s Story...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 2 LEG Christy Watson, Director of Communications and Marketing, OSSBA Your district has good news waiting to be told! Come learn tips and tricks for using social media to share great stories and build community spirit while avoiding the occasional pitfalls of online engagement.
Redefining Ready–College, Career, & Life Ready...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 5 EDU Dr. David Pennington, Superintendent, Ponca City Schools; Dr. Janet Dunlop, Associate Superintendent, Broken Arrow Schools Our students are MORE than a SCORE. Redefining Ready! is a national campaign launched by AASA–the School Superintendent’s Association. Leaders will learn about a new multi-metric, research-based approach to determine what it means to be college, career and life ready and how Broken Arrow Schools is making this happen.
Mobilizing Collective Impact to Increase Educational Outcomes...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 10 EDU Dr. Cathy Burden, CEO, ImpactTulsa; Monroe Nichols, COO, Impact Tulsa Through collective impact, all 15 Tulsa-area school districts and higher ed institutions have engaged community stakeholders in support of educational outcomes from birth to career. These partners, facilitated by ImpactTulsa, have committed to continuous improvement by measuring what matters and sharing best practices on outcomes they have selected as most important. This includes kindergarten readiness, reading and math proficiency, high school completion and college and career ready post-secondary enrollment and completion.
15 ImpactTulsa aligns community resources from business, philanthropy, non- profits and citizens to increase educational opportunities for all.
Hear the Drum Beat of Our Native Students...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 15 EDU Dr. Dan Snell, OSSBA Region 6 Director and Norman School Board Member NSBA has formed an Equity Department including The Council of Urban Boards of Education, National Black Council of School Board Members, National Caucus of American Indian/Alaska Native School Board Members and National Hispanic Council of School Board Members. NSBA and the White House staged the 1st Equity Symposium in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2016. The White House’s efforts have been focused on impacting American Indian and Alaska Native Students on: Negative effects of school mascots, bullying of native students and discipline issues.
Continuous Strategic Improvement (CSI) The OSSBA and K20 Center Model...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 17 EDU Stephanie Hyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Search Services, OSSBA; Sharon Wilbur, Director of Leadership Programs, OU K20 Center; Sharon Dean, Associate Director for Partnerships, OU K20 Center Schools can’t and won’t achieve community expectations–and make children’s hopes and dreams become reality–by accident. School districts need a vision for the future and a plan to get there. Join us to gain information and insight to the CSI stakeholder driven process as seen through the eyes of the superintendents and board members that participated in CSI during 2015-2016 school year.
OK Career Guide: A Tool to Enhance Career Conversations in Your District...... 2:15–3:05 p.m. Room 19 EDU Roberta Douglas, Career Development Specialist, Oklahoma Department of CareerTech Last fall, Oklahoma CareerTech launched a new, customized online tool to support students’ career literacy in the classroom. You will see a demo of this engaging platform, including how students create a portfolio, complete research- based assessments and explore the robust database of post-secondary schools and occupations. OK Career Guide supports middle school through adult users and is available throughout the state. Join us to learn how this tool promotes college and career readiness for students while providing educators with the data needed to impact your district’s career efforts.
Break and Visit Exhibits...... 3:05–3:25 p.m.
16 General Session 2...... 3:25–4:30 p.m. Great Hall ETH Welcome...... Jerry Needham, CCOSA Chairperson, Oktaha Public Schools Student Performance...... The Lord’s Prayer performed by Darlington elementary students under the direction of Dara Franklin OSRMT Dr. Jeff B. Mills Award...... The Sandner Group Claims Management and Dr. Angela Mills Grunewald Student Performance...... Cache Singing Winds Native American Flute Ensemble, under the direction of Kelly Silber Speaker...... President David Boren, University of Oklahoma
Registration Closes...... 4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closes...... 4 p.m.
Career Tech Forum/ Region 15 Meeting...... 4:45–7 p.m. Room 19 LEG, EDU For CareerTech board members and superintendents
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Registration Opens...... 7:30 a.m.
Visit Exhibits and Networking...... 7:30–9 a.m.
Association of Christian Administrators ACA Meeting...... 7–8 a.m. Room 19 NC Derald Glover Positive, uplifting fellowship open to all conference attendees.
2016 Legislative Update...... 8–9 a.m. Great Hall C NEW LAWS Rooney Virgin, Director of Legislative Services and staff attorney, OSSBA; Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA We will review the education-related bills from the 2016 legislative session.
Emergency Preparedness for Schools...... 9–11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall A EDU Cindy Swearingen, Director of Training and Education, Response Team 1 Multi-hazard planning for schools begins with learning about the hazards, needs and capabilities of the district. The presentation will cover FEMA’s 5 Mission Areas: Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.
CCOSA District Level Services Program Round Tables...... 9–9:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall D Ryan Owens, Executive Director, CCOSA; Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director; Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director; Hayley Jones, Deputy General Counsel, CCOSA; Alvin Myers, President, United Systems, Inc.; Terry Kerr, Red Sky Constructors and kerr 3 design group; James Kerr, Red Sky Constructors and kerr 3 design group; Jim Quade, Red Sky Constructors and kerr 3 design group; Heather Tennyson, District Account Executive, Renaissance Learning; Lou Barlow, Managing Member, Barlow Consulting; Jim Knox, Educational Services Consultant, SOCS; Eric Smith, Forecast5; Steven Crawford, Crawford Consulting, LLC; Vernon Florence, Vernon Florence Consulting Company; Jennifer Newell, Program Manager, Oklahoma School Security Institute For CCOSA District Level Service Members and those interested in joining, spend time with our partners in a round-table setting to ask any questions and learn more about the programs and services.
iTeach, UTeach, WeAllTeach: OK Library of Digital Resources...... 9–9:50 a.m. Great Hall B EDU Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA 18 OSSBA and Apple are collaborating on providing digital resources for 10 high school core courses that are located in iTunes U. Educators have curated the digital resources that support the new OK Academic Standards. The resources rolled out to all schools this school year. The library will be expanded to include middle school and elementary courses. Come see how the digital library works!
Let’s Talk: Improving Communication with Legislators...... 9–9:50 a.m. Great Hall C LEG Rooney Virgin, Director of Legislative Services and staff attorney, OSSBA; Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA; Dustin Tackett, OSSBA Region 15 Director and Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Board Member Communication with legislators is key when advocating on behalf of Oklahoma’s nearly 700,000 public school students. Come hear a distinguished panel of legislators and school board members offer advice on how to become more effective advocates for public schools through better communication.
The Public’s Right to Know–Oklahoma Open Records Act...... 9–9:50 a.m. Great Hall E OMA Stephanie Mather, Director of Legal Information and staff attorney, OSSBA This session is designed to inform board members of the requirements of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, as well as educate board members on confidentiality issues.
Early Identification and Early Intervention Model...... 9–9:50 a.m. Room 2 EDU Harvey Hughes, Founder and Director of Strategy, SEAS Education and HERO Smart Data Benefits of understanding your data can allow for: (1) quick and efficient identification of potentially at-risk students by capturing data on predetermined triggers for school attendance, behavioral misconduct and academic course failure (2) cumulative rate of disproportionality among racial/ ethnic groups and/or among general education/special education students experiencing various discipline outcomes. This data is very important for
19 schools to capture and understand in order to maintain equitable discipline and intervention across all student categories.
Superintendents as Instructional Leaders in Small and Rural Schools– Increasing Rural School Teacher Collaboration: A Long Distance Instructional Consortium...... 9–9:50 a.m. Room 5 EDU Cliff Johnson, Superintendent, Latta Schools; Rocky Burchfield, Superintendent, Fairview; Charlie Dickinson, Superintendent, Dale Schools Learn how and why small and rural school superintendents began a consortium for four rural schools. We will discuss how they involve their teachers and share an instructional coach, how they collaborate with each other during the year and how this work has improved student achievement in their districts.
Arts Integration: Pathways to Learning...... 9–9:50 a.m. Room 10 EDU Gail Taylor, Elementary Principal, Haworth Schools; Brandy Wall, Secondary Principal, Haworth Schools An innovative and interactive session that encourages learning through a variety of presentation styles and focus on cultivating practical skills, knowledge and action steps. This session will focus on improving student participation, comprehension and success by integrating the arts across all curricular areas. Participants will be exposed to various teaching strategies that integrate fine and performing arts as a primary pathway to learning.
What’s Happening in School Business?...... 9–9:50 a.m. Room 17 FIN Lori Smith, CFO, Edmond Schools; Karl White, CFO, Enid Schools; Nancy Hughes, Executive Director, Financial Accounting, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Dennis Schultz, Assistant Superintendent, Guthrie Schools Be prepared for new and proposed federal requirements impacting school operations. Learn about updates for financial reporting, Department of Labor (DOL) reporting exempt/non-exempt employees (new federal regulation effective Dec. 2016), EPA regulations for school buildings (light ballast replacement), Child Nutrition Program, Affordable Care Act notices to schools (health insurance) and what the IRS is up to now regarding school investigations.
Best Practices in Educational and Support Services of CareerTech...... 9–9:50 a.m. Room 19 EDU Becki Foster, Associate State Director, Oklahoma Department of CareerTech Please join us for a panel discussion where panelists from Francis Tuttle, Great Plains Technology Center, Kiamichi Technology Center and the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech will share best practices including STEM Initiatives
20 21 in Computer Science, Expansion and Alignment of K-12 STEM Outreach, Rigor and Relevance Pilot Project in cooperation with SREB and an overview and explanation of Oklahoma’s New Youth for Skills Grant.
Break and Visit Exhibits...... 9:50–10:40 a.m.
What does SQ 779 Mean for My District?...... 10–10:30 a.m. Great Hall C NC Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA If approved in November, State Question 779 would provide hundreds of millions of dollars annually to public schools for teacher pay raises and to improve student achievement. This conversation-style session will allow you to ask questions and learn more about how SQ 779 will impact school funding.
School Design Trends: How to Design a 21st Century Learning Environment...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall D EDU Gary Armbruster, Principal Architect and Partner, MA+ Architecture The traditional classrooms that our parents and grandparents were taught in are getting a facelift of sorts. Today’s teaching and learning styles require more flexible and collaborative learning environments. This session will explore 10 trends that schools should keep in mind when designing their new facilities. We will review examples of these trends and how they have been implemented in both local and national education facilities.
2016 in the Rearview Mirror and Understanding the 2017 State Budget for Common Education...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Great Hall E FIN Ryan Owens, Executive Director, CCOSA; Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director We will take a look back and ahead for school funding. Leaders will understand more about the state budget and how it impacts future decisions.
Taking Stock of Your Effectiveness as a Board Member...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Great Hall B ETH Dr. Ann Caine, Director of Education Leadership, OSSBA Have you and your fellow board members ever talked about evaluating yourselves? Maybe you already do and would like to see what other school boards are doing. During this session, board members will learn about self- evaluations as a way to measure the performance of the school board.
OSSBA Delegate Assembly...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Great Hall C ETH 22 Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA; Mike Mullins, OSSBA President and Sand Springs Schools Board Member Join OSSBA officers and delegates for the annual business meeting for OSSBA and the adoption of legislative goals for the next year.
Incentive Pay for Employees–Improve Morale...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 2 EMP Joe Van Tuyl, Superintendent, Stroud Schools The use of incentive pay can help improve employee performance and morale. This session explains the process to allow the district to pay incentives and how it works.
Superintendents as Supervisors of Principals– Tips for Coaching Principals...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 5 NC Dr. Melonie Hau, Superintendent, Duncan Schools; Randy Rader, Assistant Superintendent, Enid Schools; Dr. Gracie Branch, CCOSA Associate Director and OAESP/OMLEA Executive Director; Dr. Vickie Williams, CCOSA Associate Director and OASSP Executive Director Designed for superintendents who supervise and evaluate principals. While the evaluation is required, learn how supervisors can coach the principal before and after the evaluation. The discussion will include goal setting, time management and other topics that build and support principal leadership.
School and City Partnerships–the Edmond Experience...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 10 EDU Bret Towne, Superintendent, Edmond Schools Combining resources of the school district and the city provides greater opportunities for all and increases community involvement.
Feeding the Troops!...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 15 EDU Greg Frost Ed. D., Vice President Regional Development, Opaa! Food Management Inc.; Sheila Frost, Vice President Child Nutrition and Outreach, Opaa! Food Management Inc.; Bruce Chrz, Oklahoma Business Development Associate, Opaa! Of Oklahoma, LLC In this session, learn how partnering with a contracted food service company may help your district stay in federal/state compliance, improve financially and expand your current menu offerings to achieve a higher level of student satisfaction. Hear first-hand from a panel of Oklahoma educational leaders how their district food service program has benefited from entering into a successful, contracted food service partnership.
23 “25 by 25”–Raising Oklahoma’s Ranking in Education...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 17 EDU Pat Potts, CEO Executive Director, Potts Family Foundation; Chuck Mills, President, Mills Machine Company and OKCEO; Margie Marney-Patt, Program Director, Potts Family Foundation Learn the role local communities can play in increasing school readiness via support of critical services. Our focus will include collaboration with health providers, family engagement, workforce availability of childcare and literacy enhancement. An initiative to raise Oklahoma’s ranking in child well-being from the bottom 25 percent to among the top 25 states by 2025 will be described. Evidence-based resources and materials that could help community schools increase their success will be shared.
What Should School Districts Know about FMLA and the New Provisions of the FLSA and Why...... 10:40–11:30 a.m. Room 19 LEG Joline Martin, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Come hear how to keep school employees engaged and productive while providing the work/life balance needed to comply with the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. We will discuss the two laws that are often ignored or misunderstood by the employer. After seeking to understand the intent of the laws, we will discover the reasons for the laws and how they should be administered consistently and fairly. We will also explore the new provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, effective Dec. 1, 2016, and what we should be doing now to prepare.
Lunch and Visit Exhibits...... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closes...... 1 p.m.
The ABCs of Construction Projects...... 1–1:50 p.m. Exhibit Hall A EDU Jay T. Boynton, Project Manager, CFO, Boynton Williams & Associates Architects; Tim Merchant, Education Consultant, Former School Superintendent, Boynton Williams & Associates Architects When is it time to call an architect, financial advisor or construction firm? What happens after a board decides it’s time to plan a construction bond issue? How long does the planning and construction process take? This session will cover the basics of the capital improvement project process: timelines, responsibilities and trends in the school construction industry.
24 Using Employer Benefits to Attract and Retain Teachers...... 1–1:50 p.m. Exhibit Hall D EMP Wayne Ryan, Oklahoma State Manager, American Fidelity; Kacey Boothe, Oklahoma State Manager, American Fidelity The session will demonstrate how schools can use their benefits packages to attract and retain teachers, even in tough budget years to compete with other schools and other states.
Career Tech: The Return on Investment for Your High School Students...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 2 EDU Tony Pivec, Superintendent, Indian Capital Technology Center The catch phrase today is “College and Career Ready.” However, the focus still rests on college ready. This session takes a closer look at the other, often more viable, pathway of Career Ready. By using the widely understood “college pathway” of becoming a public school teacher as a benchmark, this session will shed light on the value of being “Career Ready.” The labor market is changing dramatically – have we?
First Year Superintendent’s Program...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 5 NC Lynn Jones, Executive Director for Accreditation, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Associate Director and OASA Executive Director; Jerry Needham, CCOSA Chairperson and Superintendent, Oktaha Schools; Mike McClaren, OASA President and Superintendent, Claremore Schools For first-year superintendents ONLY. Network with your first-year colleagues, listen to tips for success from veteran superintendents and pick up your First- Year Superintendent’s SURVIVAL KIT!
Oklahoma School Security Institute–What We Can Do for Schools.... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 10 EDU Jennifer Newell, Program Manager, Oklahoma School Security Institute–Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security; Gary Rudick, Regional Representative, Oklahoma School Security Institute-OKDHS; Gary Shelton, Regional Representative, Oklahoma School Security Institute-OKDHS The Oklahoma School Security Institute is a program of the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security. We were created to be a free resource for all public and private schools, as well as technology centers in Oklahoma. Many schools don’t know they have a free resource available to them when they have questions about safety and security issues. We provide assistance with conducting effective drills, security training for school staff and risk and vulnerability assessments.
25 The Outlook for Special Education After the 2016 Oklahoma Legislative Session...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 15 SP ED Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director Special education legislation and special ed-related legislation are proposed every session. Learn more about the anticipated impact of autism insurance legislation (which passed), dyslexia legislation (which didn’t) and other special education- related legislative issues.
Board & Superintendent Communications from a Superintendent’s Viewpoint...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 17 LEG Dr. Jarod Mendenhall, Superintendent, Broken Arrow Schools; Rick Garrison, Superintendent, Elk City Schools From a suburban school and rural school perspective, learn how these superintendents effectively communicate with their Boards of Education.
Shopping Smarter: Saving money is just the beginning!...... 1–1:50 p.m. Room 19 LEG Travis Maese, Assistant National Manager, BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative; David Ricketts, National Director, BuyBoard; BJ Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Moore Schools; David Young I, Director of Purchasing, University of Central Oklahoma Learn more about the purchasing cooperative brought to Oklahoma schools by the OSSBA and CCOSA. This will be a great way for schools to gain a better understanding of the benefits that cooperative purchasing provides to districts. It will also be an opportunity to ask questions and hear from current BuyBoard members who will share their experiences with using the program.
Break...... 1:50–2:15 p.m.
General Session 3...... 2:15–3:45 p.m. Great Hall ETH Welcome...... Jerry Needham, CCOSA Chairperson, Oktaha Public Schools Student Performance...... Ponca City High School Symphony Strings under the direction of Dan Larson Architectural Award, OSSBA Awards and OSSBA Updates...... Shawn Hime, Executive Director, OSSBA Speaker...... Dr. John B. Herrington, Former NASA Astronaut, Chickasaw Nation
26 Sunday, August 28
Ticketed Breakfast...... 8–8:45 a.m. Great Hall D/E
Legal Roundtables Large Districts (5A and larger)...... 9–11 a.m. Room 15 LEG, ETH OSSBA & CCOSA Attorneys Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.
Legal Roundtables Medium Districts (3A, 4A)...... 9–11 a.m. Room 17 LEG, ETH OSSBA & CCOSA Attorneys Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.
Legal Roundtables Small Districts (2A and smaller)...... 9–11 a.m. Room 19 LEG, ETH OSSBA & CCOSA Attorneys Participate in this interactive session with OSSBA and CCOSA attorneys discussing up-to-the-minute school issues.
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29 Awards and Honors Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented to a current or former school board member who has exhibited distinguished service to his or her school and community during his or her tenure on the school board. Factors considered in the selection include length of service and distinguished acts of service for students, school patrons, the community and the state, as well as service to OSSBA.
Buddy Spencer Leadership Award
The Buddy Spencer Leadership Award is presented to one of the All–State School Board members for demonstrated leadership on the local or state level and a dedication to improving his or her boardsmanship.
All–State School Board
The OSSBA All–State School Board consists of five of the most outstanding school board members of that year. Considerations for the nominations include demonstrated leadership skills, excellence in boardsmanship, sound decision–making, foresight in planning, consistency in voting, concern for the school system and the taxpayers, and a good working relationship with other board members.
Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award
This award was created in honor of Barbara Lynch, who served on the Tulsa Technology Board of Education from 1986 to 2003 and was a member of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association Board of Directors from 1993 to 2003. In addition to being a school board member, Barbara was also a community volunteer with the PTA and Boy Scouts, and was a parent and vital member of the Broken Arrow community. This award honors her spirit of community engagement and service and goes to a community member or organization that actively supports and works with their local school district to help children and their education, the school system, and the community. 30 All-State School Board and Buddy Spencer Leadership Award Kevin Clark, Stillwater Public Schools Nominator: School Board President Eric Gudgel In nine years on the Stillwater School Board and as the board’s longest-serving member, Kevin Clark has provided steady, dedicated leadership when the task at hand wasn’t flashy and in times of crisis.
“Whether it’s researching new legislation, contacting attorneys for clarification on specific wording, or coordinating with central office administrators on how policy changes affect their area, Kevin spends countless hours on the district’s board policy manual. I don’t know the practices of all board members across the state when it comes to board policy work, but I can’t imagine any Oklahoma school board member spending more hours than Kevin in this area,” Stillwater school board President Eric Gudgel wrote in Clark’s nomination application.
Gudgel and fellow board member Debra Vincent also emphasized Clark’s willingness to perform extraordinary service. When a student passed away on school grounds, Clark assisted in the district and board’s official response but also personally helped usher other students safely from the site and went with school administrators to visit the boy’s family.
Clark also has been active in promoting the district, initiating two local media shows to highlight district activities.
All-State School Board Brett Ramsey, Jones Public Schools Nominator: School Board Vice President Scott Smith Brett Ramsey and other members of the Jones school board met in the dark when a school burned down and board members had critical emergency decisions to make about both the building and how to keep educating students amid a crisis. His leadership resulted in local churches and businesses offering temporary classroom space while the school was rebuilt, said school board Vice President Scott Smith.
Ramsey is a local business owner, a Jones graduate, the father of two Jones graduates and is involved at the state level with Oklahoma FFA and the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Smith described Ramsey as a consistent decision-maker who is a fierce guardian of students and taxpayer resources.
31 “Brett looks at our local taxpayers and understands as a local business how our decisions may affect our townspeople. When making decisions using or asking for more tax money, he looks for the best plan for everyone. We want our taxpayers to be proud of our school but also to see their money being put to good use,” Smith said.
“Mr. Ramsey leads our small district with big district ideas. He continues to work tirelessly behind the scenes while staying up on the front lines of active involvement.”
All-State School Board Beverly Felton, Little Axe Public Schools Nominator: Superintendent Jay Thomas Beverly Felton has served on the Little Axe school board for 20 years, serving as a member, vice president and now president.
Felton serves as the board’s legislative liaison, tracking bills regarding education at the state Capitol and helping keep other board members informed. She also advocates for the school district and its student with legislators, helping them understand how proposed legislation would impact local students and students across the state.
Superintendent Jay Thomas said Felton has been instrumental in helping the district pass bond issues, including a recent one to build a new middle school and safe rooms at the elementary and high school. She’s also a forward-thinking leader who has encouraged the board to hold annual study sessions for the board to assess the school district’s past, present and future.
Felton previously served on the school district’s Native American parent committee and is involved in a variety of professional and community organizations.
“Mrs. Felton’s voting record is based solely on the welfare of our students. Overall, the Little Axe community members, staff and teachers have a solid trust in Ms. Felton’s leadership as board president,” Thomas said.
All-State School Board Chad Fulton, Mustang Public Schools Nominator: Superintendent Sean McDaniel “A superstar board member.” That’s how Mustang schools Superintendent Sean McDaniel describes school board President Chad Fulton.
32 “Chad has three of his own children in the district but believes that his decisions should have an impact on all children. He expresses frequently that it is all of our responsibilities to provide as many opportunities for our students as we can,” McDaniel wrote in Fulton’s nomination application.
McDaniel described a three-tier motto Fulton uses to make decisions: Is it good for students? Is it good for the district? Is it good for the community?
Fulton is known in the community for his open-door policy in discussing school district issues and as a studious, prepared board member and excellent leader who mentors new board members. McDaniel said Fulton’s willingness to ask challenging questions has been invaluable as the district has embarked on bond issues and construction projects.
“Chad is relentless about gathering information so that the space is exactly what Mustang needs. One of Chad’s trademark characteristics is paying attention to the little things and because of that, Mustang has constructed some of the finest and most beautiful and practical facilities anywhere,” McDaniel said.
All-State School Board Dr. Lana Turner-Addison, Tulsa Public Schools Nominator: School board member Suzanne Schreiber Fierce. Passionate. Ethical. Those are just a few of the words Tulsa board members and Superintendent Deborah Gist use to describe longtime Tulsa board member Dr. Lana Turner-Addison.
Turner-Addison, a Tulsa graduate and parent, joined the Tulsa board in 2005 and is currently serving as president.
“Dr. Turner-Addison is unmatched in her commitment to equity for Tulsa kids. She leads with an insistence that we consider those who have been left out of the equation for so long,” school board member Suzanne Schreiber wrote in Turner- Addison’s nomination application. “She does this work with inspiring persistence, and we are all the better for it.”
Turner-Addison has ably led the board as the community passed a $415 million bond issue, approved a comprehensive strategic plan and helped the district, board and community navigate crippling public education funding cuts.
33 “Dr. Turner-Addison is vigilant in ensuring that we are responsible stewards of every public dollar at our disposal, and that every investment we make is one that will benefit children and teachers in the classroom,” said Tulsa Superintendent Deborah Gist. “As a first-year superintendent, I can think of no one I would rather have by my side as we’ve navigated Oklahoma’s historic budget shortfall.”
Distinguished Service Award Mike Mullins, Sand Springs Nominator: Superintendent Sherry Durkee In the nearly two decades since he joined the Sand Springs Board of Education, Mike Mullins has become an example of strong leadership and a force for positive change in public education at the state and local level.
During his years on the Sand Springs board, Superintendent Sherry Durkee said Mullins has been a stabilizing influence as the board welcomed several new members.
“His knowledge, credibility, wisdom, stability and focus on continuous school improvement for students have been exemplary, especially as new governance leaders have emerged. When you consider the constant financial uncertainties along with this past year when our district had to make necessary current fiscal year cuts to the budget, Mr. Mullins’ solid leadership provided comfort in a stressful environment.”
Mullins has served on the OSSBA Board of Directors since 2003. He is concluding his year as board president, leading and overseeing a time in which the association has grown and improved its services to Oklahoma’s public schools. Mullins has lobbied for public education in Washington D.C. and also serves on the steering committee of the Yes for 779 campaign to provide more funding for public education.
“He is fearless in his willingness to speak out to make our state a better place for children,” Durkee said.
Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award Chad Dillingham and Jimmy Stallings, Enid Nominator: Enid Public Schools On Feb. 9, 2016, Enid Public Schools celebrated an election victory that will change the education landscape for local students for years to come. Students will enjoy safe schools, better technology, more classrooms and reliable Chad Dillingham 34 transportation. A new fine arts and gymnasium will benefit students for decades to come.
Local businessmen Chad Dillingham and Jimmy Stallings were critical to the bond issue’s success. They served on the committee that developed the district’s strategic plan, which included a facility improvement component. They provided their time, talent and influence for more than five Jimmy Stallings months to help make the bond issue a success. They spent countless hours talking with local business owners about the schools’ needs, which helped provide funding for the campaign. They also gave freely of their time to talk with residents about the need to provide the best for Enid students.
Dillingham and Stallings are graduates of Enid High School.
“While other districts struggle with a lack of community involvement, Enid is fortunate to have Chad and Jimmy and their willingness to give of themselves for the betterment of each and every student in Enid Public Schools,” said board member Ernie Currier.
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35 OAESP Administrator of the Year Michelle Sumner, Jenks Public Schools The Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP) Administrator of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary principal who sets high standards for instruction, student achievement, character and climate for the students, families and staff in their learning communities. Michelle Sumner, a principal at Jenks West Immediate, is the 2016 OAESP Administrator of the Year.
Sumner is described as, “Everything you look for in a principal—dedicated, compassionate, creative, smart, resourceful and she loves her Jenks West Intermediate kids.” In her 31 years as a career educator, Sumner has been a first- grade teacher, gifted lab specialist, gifted coordinator, peer mentor district coach and curriculum resource instructor. When asked about her most significant accomplishment in her career, Sumner states, “It would be bringing curiosity back through best practice instruction.”
Sumner will also serve as a National Distinguished Principal and be recognized by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in a prestigious ceremony in Washington D.C. Sumner will also be recognized at the OAESP Mid- Winter Conference on Jan. 25, 2017, at the Reed Convention Center in Midwest City.
OASSP Middle School Principal of the Year Catherine Walker, Stillwater Public Schools Cathy Walker, Principal at Stillwater Middle School, has been named the 2017 Oklahoma Middle School Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Walker is in her 24th year as an educator, with 23 of those years at Stillwater Middle School.
“Mrs. Walker leads her staff with the expectation of excellence,” said Dr. Gay Washington, Interim Superintendent of Stillwater Public Schools. “She set the bar high both for herself and staff. She seeks new ideas and challenges her teachers to always be learners.” 36 Under her leadership, SMS has been awarded a number of grants to apply science, technology and the arts into their curriculum. Through partnerships with local universities and technology centers, these students are able to learn about new careers and apply technology in their daily routine. When it became apparent that students were struggling in reading, Walker focused on better reading strategies with the staff. This resulted in significant gains in reading scores since 2009. This year, she worked with district administration to implement a new program called AIM, Alternative Instructional Method, to provide academic support for identified students. They have already seen an increase in student achievement for participants in this program.
OASSP Assistant Principal of the Year David Beiler, Jenks Public Schools David Beiler, Assistant Principal at Jenks High School, has been named the 2016 Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Mr. Beiler brings eight years of experience as a public school administrator, with seven of those at Jenks High School. Jenks High School is one of the largest high schools in the state with over 2,400 students in an increasingly diverse environment.
Recognizing the importance of STEM, Beiler accepted the responsibility of overseeing Jenks’ state-of-the-art Math and Science Center. From moving into the building, to collaborating with the faculty on curriculum and activities, he has helped create an atmosphere where interdisciplinary classes can be developed. “Mr. Beiler takes pride in the success of students and teachers,” said Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Superintendent of Jenks Public Schools. “School leaders like David provide the leadership necessary to support learning and prepare students for the f utu re .”
In addition, Beiler serves on the board of directors for the David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation. The foundation gives grants to the health, welfare and educational needs of children and students in the Tulsa metro area.
OASSP High School Principal of the Year Michael “Bubba” Tamez, Eufaula Public Schools Michael “Bubba” Tamez, principal at Eufaula High School, has been named the 2017 Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Tamez received his undergraduate degree from East Central University, and his master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University. 37 He began his career as a coach at Coalgate, Caney and Thackerville Schools. He spent five years at Lone Grove as the middle school principal before becoming the principal at Eufaula High School.
Tamez works hard to implement innovative methods for professional development. His 15-minute “Coffee Shop” staff meetings promote collaboration, from the office staff “baristas,” to the partnering of teachers from different subject matters. This innovative method of professional development has allowed everyone to have a new perspective on educating students.
Tamez makes it a point to be involved in extracurricular activities that include the students at Eufaula High School. His community outreach has helped the district to attain technology, expand events and sporting facilities and better support the staff. “I enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Tamez for three years,” said Chris Sudderth, principal at Lone Grove High School, “He takes pride in developing personal relationships and works hard to create new educational strategies for his students.”
Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year Derald Glover, Fort Gibson Schools Derald Glover has served as the superintendent of Fort Gibson Public Schools since 2005. Prior to this, he served as the superintendent of Bristow Public Schools. He began his career at Bristow in 1985 as a coach, and went on to be the district’s athletic director, alternative education director, head of mathematics curriculum and the high school assistant principal. He also served as the assistant director at Central Technology Center in Drumright.
Glover is a proven leader in a variety of school functions and comfortable with all responsibilities accompanying administration. Glover‘s father and grandfather were both superintendents. They instilled in him a love for public education and the people who have made it their career.
Glover is actively involved in the Association of Christian Administrators. He has been recognized numerous times throughout his career for his contributions to public education. He has been inducted into the Oklahoma Girls’ Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Fame. In 2015, the Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council named him Outstanding Administrator in Oklahoma. He was named an OASA District Superintendent of the Year in 2005, 2009 and 2016.
38 ODSS Director of the Year Justin Milner, Norman Public Schools Justin Milner, the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services 2016 Director of the Year, is a forward-thinking and transformational leader. Milner completed his 11th year as Norman Public Schools’ Director of Special Services, following stints as a secondary special education teacher at Walters Public Schools, a coordinator/associate director for the State Department of Education and a special education consultant for Edmond Public Schools.
Milner understands special needs students need both general and special education teachers and programs. Norman Superintendent Dr. Joe Siano said Milner “understands that the role of a district administrator is to provide opportunities leading to success for all students and not just those served in the programs for which he directs.”
Based on his study of school discipline data and his focus on the suspension of students with special needs, Milner brought forward a grassroots effort to build a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) for Norman Public Schools. Milner supports his colleagues by leading the Metro ODSS group. Five years ago, ODSS was a small support and training group for the state’s special services directors. Thanks to Milner, ODSS is a thriving organization under CCOSA.
Oklahoma Assistant Superintendent of the Year Dr. Janet Dunlop, Broken Arrow Schools Dunlop has been a public school administrator for the past nine years, serving as an assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, chief academic officer, assistant superintendent and associate superintendent. Through this experience, she has learned that while the job is to be a leader, true leadership means having a servant’s heart towards students, parents, teachers, community and the state.
Dunlop began her career as an English teacher and yearbook advisor at Central Junior High in Sand Springs. She went on to perform similar duties at Jenks East Middle School and Berryhill Public Schools. As she continued her post-graduate work at Oklahoma State University, she served as a student and resident teacher supervisor and adjunct professor of education. She went to Broken Arrow after completing her doctorate, where she continues to serve in a number of roles.
She stated that, “My fellow district and Oklahoma administrators are honestly some 39 of the most selfless people I’ve had the honor to know. We all rise by lifting others. It’s what we do as Oklahoma educators. Representing our state is an honor because I know the caliber of educators across Oklahoma.”
OASSP Digital Principal of the Year Adam Beauchamp, Enid Public Schools Adam Beauchamp, Principal at Waller Middle School in Enid, has been named the inaugural OASSP Digital Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Beauchamp’s education career has led him to multiple states as a teacher and coach. As his family grew, he and his wife decided to lay down roots in Enid. Beauchamp worked as the assistant principal at Enid High for two years before being becoming the principal at Waller Middle School.
Beauchamp has established Waller Middle School as a student-led school. His students have accomplished many feats including: hosting Oklahoma’s first ever TEDxYouth Day, implementing MakerSpace clubs, hosting students invited to speak and present at the International Society for Technology in Education, Governor Fallin’s STEM Summit, Oklahoma Technology Association conference, K20 Innovative Learning institute, OMLEA winter conference and the Oklahoma State School Boards Association regional meeting.
Due to Beauchamp’s success, Waller was recently awarded $65,000 from the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust which was used to implement a new media productions course. This grant has aided in embedding authentic learning experiences into all classes.
Visit the OSSBA School Architectural Exhibition in OSSBA the Exhibit Hall. Use the ballot included in your registration envelope to vote PEOPLE’S CHOICE Please deposit this ticket in the collection container below your for your favorite design. AWARDchoice. Voting concludes at The People’s Choice Award My choice is # ______noon Saturday. will be awarded during Architectural Exhibition Saturday’s General Session.
40 OSSBA ALL–STATE SCHOOL BOARDS John Tuttle, Kellyville 1999 Pat Baggs, Battiest 1991 Clifford Meece, Jr., Sallisaw Phil Barr, Union Anthony Thomas, Don Crutchfield, Claremore Midwest City–Del City John Bernardine, Tulsa Tech Arthur Foster, Central Center Oklahoma Tech Billy Burns, Yarbrough Carolyn Foster, Bristow 2000 Jim Baker, Tulsa Tech Center Betty Hill, Oklahoma City Ed Dugan, Pryor 1992 Charles Rowden, Sperry Rose Gardner, Butner Jesse McCullar, Tecumseh Thelma R. Parks, Oklahoma Forrest Fuqua, Cushing City Patricia Hullet, Blackwell Michial Poteet, Agra Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech 2001 Harold Charney, Tulsa Tech Center Center 1993 Samuel Strahm, Pawhuska Jerry Hastings, Claremore Willa Jo Fowler, Enid Beth Schieber, Okarche Calline Rushing, Linda Sexton, Norman Wynnewood Dwight Smith, Sperry Rosalie Griffith, Inola 2002 Beatrice Cramer, Tulsa Tech Frances Percival, Millwood Center 1994 David Brown, Francis Tuttle Dusty Flood, Bristow Tech Center Charles Mutch, Atoka Eldred Chronister, Heavener Mary Rigdon, Pioneer Tech Joe Cook, Eagletown Center Archie Gwartney, Wyandotte John Zavatsky, Moore Galen Porter, Agra Norman Tech Center 1995 William Fahrendorf, Durant James Green, Broken Bow John Ed. Lee, Hobart Pamela Nelson, Goodwell Sammy Young, Midwest City–Del City 1996 Jere Gibson, Fort Gibson Fred C. Haub, Pioneer Tech Center Patty Neuwirth, Lawton Debi Thompson, Carney Sharon Whelpley, Broken Arrow 1997 Richard Corwin, Midwest City–Del City Lynda Howeth, Western Heights Dennis R. McCord, Welch Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech Center Gloria Quaid, Putnam City 1998 Val Childers, Berryhill Phyllis Crosswell, Earlsboro E. Elaine Schuster, Metro Tech Terri Silver, Oklahoma City 41 2003 Gerald Taylor, Fort Gibson 2012 Vernon Anderson, Kiamichi Tech Curtis Brackeen, Indian Center Capital Tech Center Larry Sand, Fort Gibson Jesse Nash, Geronimo Lydia Mitchell, Beggs Chris Wood, Broken Bow Rhonda Wallace, Hominy Larry Wood, Stratford Roger Sharp, Indian Capital Tech 2004 Nona Hessman, Kellyville Center Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton 2013 Roy Justice, Mannsville A.J. Ferguson, Waynoka Bart Howell, Quinton Jimmy Piercey, Burns Flat–Dill Carol Bradley, High Plains Tech Center City Tim Hogland, Tuttle Alva Herrman, Agra Clee Jay Hedges, Pioneer Pleasant 2005 Richard Gorman, McAlester Vale Bill Grimes, Enid 2014 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton Don Nuzum, Ponca City Bobby Smith, Fairview James Trentham, Balko W. Scott Abbott, Fort Gibson Dr. Thomas Wayne Wylie, Ruth Ann Fate, Tulsa Durant Glen Cosper, Moore Norman 2006 Barry Lowe, Bartlesville Technology Center Dr. Dan Shorter, Alva 2015 Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Jeff Winters, Harrah Technology Center Muriel Saunders, Muskogee April Stobbe, Shawnee Dr. Dan Snell, Norman Don Tice, Oologah-Talala 2007 Lee Johnson, Liberty Janice Modisette, Choctaw-Nicoma Al White, Colbert Park Karol Haney, Cache Jamie Underwood, Edmond Mike Jackson, Warner 2016 Kevin Clark, Stillwater Larry Eagleton, Maryetta Chad Fulton, Mustang 2008 Jack Lollis, Berryhill Beverly Felton, Little Axe Larry Mallory, Foyil Brett Ramsey, Jones Don Topping, Cleveland Dr. Lana Turner-Addison, Tulsa Larry Buck, Pioneer Tech OSSBA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Center AWARD RECIPIENTS Paige Sheffield, Wewoka 2009 Rick Griffin, Stratford 1972 John Weilmuenster, Stillwater Argel Looney, Watson 1973 James Dennis, Putnam City Terry McBride, Piedmont 1974 Clarence Ross, Turpin Matthew Livingood, Tulsa 1975 Margaret Buvinger, Enid Marta Manning, Bartlesville 1976 Frances Percival, Millwood 2010 Rick George, Waynoka 1977 C. B. McCray, Oklahoma City Maxine Morris, Mustang 1978 Jesse Stratton, Jr., Clinton John Regier, Ringwood 1979 Opal Carllson, Tulsa Jeanette Smith, Noble 1980 Jesse Stratton, Sr., Clinton Jimmie Nolen, Mid–Del 1981 James Calcote, Mangum 2011 Gail LoPresto, Putnam City 1982 Mark Mayo, Forgan Mike Hubbell, Beggs 1983 Manford Jenkinson, Marie (Terry) Dillsaver, Morris Burlington John Clay, Caddo–Kiowa Tech 1984 Theo Smith, Broken Arrow Center 1985 June Coshow, Pauls Valley Eva Martens, Fairview 1986 James Nash, Ardmore 1987 Ben Paul Zimmerman, Balko 1988 Jean Ann Rodgers, Tulsa Tech Center 42 1989 Wendell Blair, Tishomingo 1996 Fred C. Haub, Pioneer Tech 1990 Barbara McCoy, Bartlesville Center 1991 Lahman Jones, Tulsa Tech 1997 Richard Corwin, Center Midwest City–Del City 1992 Jack Harper, 1998 Val Childers, Berryhill Western Okla. Tech Center 1999 Don Crutchfield, Claremore 1993 Clifford Meece, Sallisaw John Bernardine, Tulsa Tech 1993 Carroll Miller, Navajo Center 1994 Tom Pickard, Stratford 2000 Ed Dugan, Pryor 1995 Donald Crutchfield, Claremore 2001 Harold Charney, Tulsa Tech 1996 Rosalie Griffith, Inola Center 1997 Gloria Quaid, Putnam City 2002 Charles Mutch, Atoka 1998 Emory Pitzer, Bartlesville 2003 Larry Wood, Stratford 1999 Calline Rushing, Wynnewood 2004 Jimmy Piercey, Burns Flat–Dill 2000 Anthony Thomas, City Midwest City–Del City 2005 Bill Grimes, Enid 2001 Doug Dodd, Tulsa 2006 Barry Lowe, Bartlesville 2002 Barbara Lynch, Tulsa Tech 2007 Lee Johnson, Liberty Center 2008 Jack Lollis, Berryhill 2003 Louis Folks, Northwest Tech 2009 Marta Manning, Bartlesville Center 2010 Jimmie Nolen, Mid–Del 2004 Roy Threadgill, Verdigris 2011 Eva Martens, Fairview 2005 Paul Thomas, Tulsa 2012 Roger Sharp, Indian Capital Tech 2006 Mike Baab, Jenks Center 2007 Willa Jo Fowler, Enid 2013 Clee Jay Hedges, Pioneer Pleasant 2008 Don Tice, Oologah–Talala Vale 2009 Jimmy Eller, Oktaha 2014 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton 2010 Beth Schieber, Okarche 2015 Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa 2011 Richard Gorman, McAlester Technology Center 2012 Jann Davenport, Western Heights 2016 Kevin Clark, Stillwater 2013 Stanley Burris, Yukon BARBARA LYNCH COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD 2014 Jim Cossairt, Commerce RECIPIENTS 2015 Ed Tillery, Whitebead 2016 Mike Mullins, Sand Springs 2004 Todd Earl, Enid OSSBA BUDDY SPENCER LEADERSHIP 2005 Barbara Burge, AWARD RECIPIENTS Southwest Tech Center 2006 The McMahon Foundation, Lawton 1981 Clarence Ross, Turpin 2007 Donald “Chip” Cooper, 1982 Earl Simmons, Broken Arrow Bristow 1983 C. E. Neil, Welch 2008 Norman Regional Health 1984 Clyde Russell, Altus Systems 1985 Jack Collins, Verdigris 2009 Rodney O’Hara, Goodwell 1986 Jerry Corvin, Byng 2010 Bruce Benbrook and 1987 C. A. McCall, Atoka Stock Exchange 1988 Harold Manning, Whitebead Bank, Woodward 1989 Richard Cosner, Roland Marvin Martens and Bramco, 1990 Virgil D. Matthews, Muskogee Inc., Fairview 1991 Clifford T. Meece, Jr., Sallisaw 2011 Mark Henderson, Friend 1992 Patricia Hullet, Blackwell 2012 Amanda Lloyd, LeFlore 1993 Frances Percival, Millwood 2013 Susie Thurmond, Cheyenne 1994 Joe Cook, Eagletown XTO Energy, Springer 1995 Pamela Nelson, Goodwell 1996 Jere Gibson, Fort Gibson 43 2014 Del City Police and Fire Departments 1964-65 Harold White, Barnsdall Forest Park Police and Fire 1965-66 Mary Stuart Wood, Tulsa Departments 1966-67 Clarence Ross, Turpin Midwest City Police and Fire 1967-68 William Lott, Oklahoma City Departments 1968-69 Ernest Matousek, Hennessey 2015 Emmaus Baptist Church 1969-70 John Steiger, Bartlesville 2016 Chad Dillingham and Jimmy Stallings, 1970-71 Opal Carllson, Tulsa Enid 1971-72 Ervin Mitchell, Balko PRESIDENTS OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE SCHOOL 1972-73 Don Carpenter, Durant BOARDS ASSOCIATION 1973-74 Margaret Buvinger, Enid 1974-75 Harry Callaway, Marlow 1944–46 Roy Spears, McAlester 1975-76 Jesse Stratton, Jr., Clinton 1947–48 Earl Sowers, Drumright 1976-77 James Dennis, Putnam City 1949–50 Ira Williams, Oklahoma City 1977-78 Jim Calcote, Mangum 1950-51 W. O. Goodman, Altus 1978-79 Charlie Joy, Elk City 1952–55 Jesse Stratton, Sr., Clinton 1979-80 Harold Coleman, Bartlesville 1955-56 R. C. Lantrip, Comanche 1980-81 Mark Mayo, Forgan 1956-57 A. W. Swift, Keystone 1981-82 Buddy Spencer, Durant 1957-58 H. R. Haines, Velma 1982-83 Theo Smith, Broken Arrow 1958-59 H.M. Shoup, Ripley 1983-84 Jerry Bryan, Tipton 1959-60 Charles Elledge, Nowata 1984-85 Larry Ferguson, Cleveland 1960-61 Frances Baker, Durant 1985-86 Anthony Thomas, 1961-62 Warren Sarber, Wewoka Midwest City–Del City 1962-63 David Gish, Frederick 1986-87 Wendell Blair, Tishomingo 1963-64 John Weilmuenster, Stillwater 1987-88 Charlotte Walter, Elk City
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44 1988-89 Margaret Buvinger, Enid 1991–92 Jack Dryden, Adair, OASA 1989-90 Serafin Ramon, Goodwell 1992–93 Mel Deering, Edmond, OAESP 1990-91 Clifford T. Meece, Jr., Sallisaw 1993–94 Ted Gillispie, Prague, OASSP 1991-92 Walter Hushbeck, Tulsa 1994–95 John Folks, Southwestern Oklahoma 1992-93 Joe Cook, Eagletown State University, OASA 1993-94 Dave Brown, 1995–96 John Harchar, Sperry, OAESP Francis Tuttle Tech Center 1996–97 Bill Denton, Bartlesville, OASSP 1994-95 Steve Snider, Woodward 1997–98 Floyd Gibson, Stonewall, OASA 1995-96 Samuel Strahm, Pawhuska 1998–99 Martha Burger, Duncan, OAESP 1996-97 Sammy Young, 1999–00 Curtis Inge, Noble, OASSP Midwest City–Del City 2000–01 Steven Crawford, Byng, OASA 1997-98 William Fahrendorf, Durant 2001–02 Sue Hooper, Putnam City, OAESP 1998-99 Rosalie Griffith, Inola 2002–03 Jim Slater, Fairview, OASSP 1999-00 Debi Thompson, Carney 2003–04 Gary Johnson, Skiatook, OASA 2000-01 Virgil Wells, High Plains Tech 2004–05 Bill Powell, Edmond, OAESP Center 2005–06 Steve Wlodarczyk, OASSP 2001-02 Don Crutchfield, Claremore 2006–07 Kent Shellenberger, OASA 2002-03 Terri Silver, Oklahoma City 2007–08 Bobby Simma, OAESP 2003-04 Larry Wood, Stratford 2008–09 Jeff Mills, OASA 2004-05 Billy Burns, Yarbrough 2009–10 Jeff Mills, OASA 2005-06 John Tuttle, Kellyville 2010–11 Natalie Johnson, OAESP 2006-07 Mary Spannagel, Temple 2011–12 Trent Swanson, OASSP 2007-08 Rick George, Waynoka 2012–13 Derald Glover, OASA 2008-09 Beth Schieber, Okarche 2013–14 Randy Rader, OAESP 2009-10 Richard Gorman, McAlester 2014–15 Robert Schornick, OASSP 2010-11 Rodney Schilt, Adair 2015-16 Linda Mace, OMLEA 2011-12 Dan Snell, Norman OAESP PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR 2012-13 Dustin Tackett, Caddo Kiowa Tech Center 1982–83 Gwen Cox 2013-14 Willa Jo Fowler, Enid 1983–84 Elizabeth “Sandy” Wisley 2014-15 Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., Clinton 1984–85 Roger Tomlinson 2015-16 Mike Mullins, Sand Springs 1985–86 James Burnett 2016-17 Roger Edenborough, Goodwell 1986–87 Don Briix CCOSA CHAIRPERSONS 1987–88 Don Friesen 1988–89 Virginia Thompson 1973–74 Gene Mauk, Enid, OASSP 1989–90 Sandra Looper 1974–75 Jerry Doyle, Moore, OASA 1990–91 Ann Millerborg 1975–76 Darrell Hill, Ada, OASSP 1991–92 Ginger Kauk 1976–77 A. H. Rhames, Burns Flat, OASA 1992–93 Mel Deering 1977–78 Howard Wright, Velma–Alma, OAESP 1993–94 Fred Rhodes 1978–79 James Payne, Tulsa, OASSP 1994–95 Nancy Krodel 1979–80 A. H. Rhames, Deer Creek, OASA 1995–96 Betty McIlvain 1980–81 David Autry, Moore, OAESP 1996–97 Irene Seay 1981–82 Troy Bowles, Forgan, OASSP 1997–98 Bill Powell 1982–83 William Hodges, Stillwater, OASA 1998–99 Sherry Davis 1983–84 Ben Wiehe, Tulsa, OAESP 1999–00 AnnJean Shelden 1984–85 Bill Hicks, Ponca City, OASSP 2000–01 Jean Hendrickson 1985–86 William Hodges, Stillwater , OASA 2001–02 DeAnn Davis 1986–87 Ray Burns, Broken Arrow, OAESP 2003–04 Kathy Taber 1987–88 Bill Dunlap, Bartlesville, OASSP 2004–05 Toni Jones 1988–89 Joe Ogle, Pauls Valley, OASA 2005–06 Pam Bradley 1989–90 Don Harris, Hennessey, OAESP 2006–07 Lou Robertson 1990–91 James Darland, Tulsa, OASSP 2007–08 Joe Pierce 45 2008–09 Sandra Kent 2009–10 Faye Garrison 2010–11 Montie Koehn 2011–12 Meggan Wilson 2012–13 Julie Bloss 2013–14 Theresa Kiger 2014–15 Karen Heizer 2015-16 Donna Boles 2016-17 Michelle Sumner OAESP PRESIDENTS 1931–34 O.C. Griggs 1934–36 Lotta Mosier 1936–37 Jess Hudson 1937–39 A.O.H. Stezephandt 1939–41 H.P. Price 1941–42 G.L. Davis 1942–43 Paul Heilman 1943–44 Elizabeth Ratcliffe 1944–45 Linnie Wood 1945–46 Ola Lee 1946–47 S.M. Wilcoxson 1947–49 Harvey Mullinax 1949–51 George J. Hooper 1951–52 W. Alva Wells 1952–53 J.H. Hodges 1953–54 Lee Newzum 1954–55 Flecia Holcomb 1955–56 Howard C. Thompson 1956–57 Laura Shores 1957–58 C.W. Mullen 1958–59 Darrell A. McFeaters 1959–60 W.R. Yeubanks 1960–61 Virgil Downing 1961–62 Leonard Rainwater 1962–63 Lila Quinn 1963–64 Cecil Chesser 1964–65 E. Joe Sharp 1965–66 Dewey Parker 1966–67 Herschel “Pete” Moore 1967–68 Delbert Pool 1968–69 Eldred Barnes 1969–70 Robert Condren 1970–71 Emmett Hudgins 1971–72 Ben Wiehe 1972–73 Milton H. Denman 1973–74 Woodrow Jack 1974–75 Walker Dobson 1975–76 Cecil Harp 1976–77 Bob Kennemer Howard Morrow 1977–78 Harold Hudson Everett McCullough 46 1978–79 Elmer “Buck” Butler 1988–89 Fred Christopher, Central John Plumlee Sequoyah County Cooperative 1979–80 Vernon Jackson 1989–90 Phil DeBerry, Norman Howard Wright 1990–91 Elaine Minson, Union 1980–81 Don Friesen 1991–92 Mary Shannon, McAlester Elsie Rains 1992–93 Glen Kastner, Putnam City 1981–82 David Autry 1993–94 Jim VanZant, Tulsa 1982–83 Mary Beach 1994–95 Daine Dicken, Mustang 1983–84 Ray S. Burns 1995–96 Lynn Johnson, Owasso 1984–85 Don Briix 1996–97 Dick Heatly, Moore 1985–86 Glenn Yost 1997–98 Lonetta Sprague, Sand Springs 1986–87 Gwen Cox 1998–99 Donna Powell, Guthrie 1987–88 Gary Coots 1999–00 Ann Flanagan, Durant 1988–89 Ed Beck 2000–01 Roberta Clark, Midwest City 1989–90 Ginger Kauk 2001–02 Debbie Jones, Woodward 1990–91 Dale Flynn 2002–03 Mary Stevens, Bethany 1991–92 Wayne Beam 2003–04 Deborah Newport, Yukon 1992–93 Harriet Kuykendall 2004–05 Kathy Curtis, Owasso 1993–94 Jack Cooper 2005–06 Nancy Goosen, Edmond 1994–95 John Harchar 2007–08 David McCune, Enid 1995–96 Celeste Scott 2008–09 Rene Axtell, Mid–Del 1996–97 Gwen Collins 2009–10 Marilyn Dewoody, Fort Gibson 1997–98 Martha Burger 2010–11 Rick Bishop, Sapulpa 1998–99 Dan Siemens 2011–12 Justin Milner, Norman 1999–00 Mel Deering 2012–13 Penny Kay, Union 2000–01 Sue Hooper 2013–14 Julie Crutchfield, Collinsville 2001–02 Primus Moore 2014–15 Sherri Coats, Byng 2002–03 Debbie Phillips 2015–16 Kay Sandschaper, Tulsa 2003–04 Bill Powell OASA SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE YEAR 2004–05 Christi Roach 2005–06 Terry Garrett 1981–82 Clarence Oliver 2006–07 Bobby Simma 1982–83 Allen Robson 2007–08 Pamela Bradley 1983–84 Gene Keith 2008–09 Howard Barton Randall Raburn 2009–10 Natalie Johnson 1984–85 Howard Thomas 2010–11 Gary Webb 1985–86 Weldon Perrin 2011–12 Mickey Gregory 1986–87 Larry Zenke 2012–13 Randy Rader 1987–88 Ralph Downs 2013–14 Philip Smith 1988–89 Joe Ogle 2014-15 Meggan Wilson 1989–90 Clarence Oliver 2015-16 Shane Holman 1990–91 Larry Burdick ODSS PRESIDENTS 1991–92 Randall Raburn 1992–93 Bert Corr 1979–81 Gary Gerber, Broken Arrow 1993–94 Jack Harrel 1981–82 Paulette Barnes, Bixby 1994–95 Gerald F. Dickerson 1982–83 Joe Surber, Ponca City 1995–96 Lloyd Snow 1983–84 Melba Goerke, Watonga 1996–97 Steven Crawford 1984–85 George Truka, Tulsa 1997–98 Floyd Gibson 1985–86 Billie Heiligman, Claremore 1998–99 Tom Crimmins 1986–87 Jim Fluegel, Five County Ed. Coop., 1999–00 William White McAlester 2000–01 Cathy Burden 1987–88 Anna Claire Kuchta, Lawton 2001–02 Kent Shellenberger 2002–03 Cheryl Steele 47 2003–04 Lucy Smith 1958–59 Hal Buchanan 2004–05 Joe Siano 1959–60 Oren Terrill 2005–06 Kirby Lehman 1960–61 Francis Tuttle 2006–07 Paul Hurst 1961–62 Oscar Rose 2007–08 David Goin 1962–63 D.D. Creech 2008–09 Deborah Arato 1963–64 J.B. Fox 2009–10 Kathy Turner 1964–65 Dale Hughey 2010–11 Robert Everett 1965–66 L.R. Fisher 2011–12 Keith Ballard 1966–67 Charles Holleyman 2012–13 Terry Davidson 1967–68 R.E. Carleton 2013–14 Ann Caine 1968–69 John Hubbard 2014-15 Pam Deering 1969–70 Jerry Kirk 2015-16 Derald Glover 1970–71 Tom Palmer OASA ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/CENTRAL 1971–72 George Rowley OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR 1972–73 Larry Burdick 1973–74 Joe Glover 2008–09 Pam Deering 1974–75 Joe White 2009–10 Carla Kimberling 1975–76 Jerry Doyle 2010–11 Lynn Johnson 1976–77 A.H. “Pete” Rhames 2011–12 Fred Rhodes 1977–78 Woodrow Holman 2012–13 Jason James 1978–79 Bob Van Meter 2013–14 Gay Washington 1979–80 Clarence Oliver 2014-15 Bret Towne 1980–81 Jerry Shinn 2015-16 Dr. Janet Dunlop 1981–82 William Hodges OASA PRESIDENTS 1982–83 Howard Thomas 1983–84 Jack Harrel 1931–32 M.L. Cotton 1984–85 Harold Butler 1932–33 C.K. Reiff 1985–86 Gerald Hoeltzel 1933–34 E.H. Black 1986–87 Randall Raburn 1934–35 J.J. Godbey 1987–88 Joe Ogle 1935–36 J.R. Holmes 1988–89 Jack Harrel/Lloyd Snow 1936–37 B.R. Stubbs 1989–90 Bill Rowley 1937–38 R.C. Nichols 1990–91 Jack Dryden 1938–39 J.G. Mitchell 1991–92 George Hatfield 1939–40 D.D. Kirkland 1992–93 Terry Simpson 1940–41 H.E. Wrinkle 1993–94 John Folks 1941–42 F.D. Hess 1994–95 June Knight 1942–43 Al Harris 1995–96 Bert Corr 1943–44 L.B. Peak 1996–97 Floyd Gibson 1944–45 De Witt Waller 1997–98 Keith Ballard 1945–46 George D. Hann 1998–99 Lloyd Snow 1946–47 Rex Morrison 1999–00 Steven Crawford 1947–48 Paul Allen 2000–01 William White 1948–49 Bryan Waid 2001–02 Rick Moss 1949–50 Garland Godfrey 2002–03 Gary Johnson 1950–51 J.R. Frazier 2003–04 David Pennington 1951–52 J.W. Payne 2004–05 Jack Jerman 1952–53 O.D. Johns 2005–06 Kent Shellenberger 1953–54 Al Harris 2006–07 Bob Hightower 1954–55 Chester Swanson 2007–08 Don Rader 1955–56 C.E. Cooks 2008–09 Jeff Mills 1956–57 A.J. Evans 2009–10 Paul Hurst 1957–58 G.M. Roberts 2010–11 Robert Everett 48 2011–12 Derald Glover 1949–50 Carl Ransbarger 2012–13 Joe Siano 1950–51 C.B. Howerton 2013–14 Clark Ogilvie 1951–52 Glen Waters 2014–15 Roger Hill 1952–53 A. Willard Brokaw 2015-16 Jerry Needham 1953–54 Hugh Bish OASSP PRESIDENTS 1954–55 Whitt Abbott 1955–56 C.P. Wright 1931–32 Charlie Forbes 1956–57 L.V. Irwin 1932–33 Carl Cress 1957–58 M.M. Black 1933–34 A.L. Pole 1958–59 Orville Korn 1934–35 Homer Anderson 1959–60 Lieb Richmond 1935–36 James R. Frazier 1960–61 Simon Parker 1936–37 C.B. Manley 1961–62 Leo Mayfield 1937–38 Walter Marsh 1962–63 Ralph Lester 1938–39 Jesse F. Cardwell 1963–64 Roy Troutt 1939–40 L.R. Vance 1964–65 Robert Cheney 1940–41 Walter W. McCollom 1965–66 Bob Ford 1941–42 Homer Anderson 1966–67 Bill Smith 1942–43 UNKNOWN 1967–69 James Sandage 1943–44 O.D. Johns 1969–70 Henry Whitlow 1944–45 Ben Ogden 1970–71 Bill Martin 1945–46 Clell C. Warriner 1971–72 Gene Mauk 1946–47 J. Gordon Stephens 1972–73 Jerry Rippetoe 1947–48 B. Roy Daniel 1973–74 Ocie Anderson 1948–49 Trice Broadrick 1974–75 Darrell Hill
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49 1975–76 Bob Sharp OSSBA Board of Directors 1976–77 James Payne 1977–78 James Hamilton President 1978–79 Charles Adams President-Elect 1979–80 Leroy Bruce First Vice President– Roger Edenborough, Goodwell 1980–82 George Fowler Whitebead – Don Tice, Oologah-Talala 1982–83 Bill Hicks Second Vice President – Ed Tillery, 1983–84 Joe Martin 1984–85 J.B. Flatt Immediate Past President – Mike Ray, 1985–86 Bill Dunlap Guymon 1986–87 Frank Shive NSBA Board of Directors – Mike Mullins, 1987–88 Edward Robison Sand Springs 1988–89 Lowell Doss – John D. Tuttle, 1989–90 James Darland RegionKellyville 1 Region 8 1990–91 David Bailey 1991–92 Jerry Winkle Wagoner 1992–93 Ted Gillispie Mike Ray, Brenda Barney, 1993–94 Randall Pierce Guymon 1994–96 Bill Denton Roger RegionW. Scott 9 Abbott, 1996–97 James Wilson RegionEdenborough, 2 Fort Gibson 1997–98 Frank Thompson Goodwell Clinton 1998–99 Curtis Inge Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr., 1999–00 James Wilson Terry Graham, Leedey 2000–01 Linda Everett Burlington James Smith, 2001–02 Jim Slater Region 10 RegionWesley 3 Crain, 2002–03 Glen Castle Fargo-Gage 2003–04 Tom Trigalet Beth Schieber, 2004–05 Steve Wlodarczyk Ernie Currier, Enid Okarche 2005–06 Mark Haught Cheryl Lane, Jackie McComas, 2006–07 Rick McNeil Region 4 Region 11 Frontier Anadarko 2007–08 Steve Wlodarczyk 2008–09 Kirk Warnick 2009–10 Rod Maynard Mike Mullins, Sand Jared Turner, 2010–11 Trent Swanson Springs RegionFlower 12 Mound 2011–12 Benny Barnett Ruth Ann Fate, Karol Haney, Cache 2012–13 Debra Bendick Tulsa Whitebead 2013–14 Robert Schornick RegionCheryl 5 Kelly, Ed Tillery, 2014–15 Chris Legrande Broken Arrow 2015-16 Alan Baker RegionJoe Don 13 Looney, Don Tice, Oologah- Pauls Valley OASSP HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR Talala 1981–82 George Fowler RegionRodney 6 Schilt, Roy Justice, Adair 1982–83 Jerry Moon RegionMannsville 14 1983–84 Kara Gae Wilson Mike Mathis, Madill 1984–85 Bill Hicks Dr. Dan Snell, 1985–86 Lyle Young Norman BrentDenison Bolen, Idabel 1986–87 Bill Dunlap Frances Percival, RegionDarrell 15 Ward, 1987–88 James Darland Millwood 1988–89 Robert Butler RegionRon 7Millican, 1989–90 Glenn Smith Oklahoma City Glen Cosper, 1990–91 Jerry Winkle Moore-Norman 1991–92 James Wilson John D. Tuttle, CaddoTech. Center Kiowa 1992–93 Ed Costa Kellyville Dustin Tackett, 50 Keith Sandlin, Shawnee Tech. Center 1993–94 Yvonne Christensen 1994–95 Bill Denton OSSBA Staff 1995–96 Larry Maxwell Executive Director 1996–97 Ted Gillispie 1997–98 Kent Mathers 1998–99 Nilda Reyes ShawnDeputy Hime, Executive [email protected] Director and General 2000–01 Gary Pemberton Counsel 2001–02 Frank Thompson 2002–03 Linda Everett JulieDirector L. Miller, of OPSUCA [email protected] and Staff Attorney 2003–04 Bob Morrison 2004–05 Ed Story Director of Legal Information and Staff 2005–06 RoyDon Tilley Jessica Sherrill, [email protected] Attorney 2006–07 Mark Haught 2007–08 Lynne Chesley 2008–09 Mike Means StephanieDirector of Mather, Legislative [email protected] Service and Staff 2009–10 Jenyfer Glisson Attorney 2010–11 Donna Brogan 2011–12 Robert Schornick RooneyStaff Attorney Virgin, [email protected] 2012–13 Renae Dozier 2013–14 Stacey Vernon 2014–15 Rodney Maynard KimChief Bishop, Financial [email protected] Officer 2015-16 Jeremy Jackson 2016-17 Michael “Bubba” Tamez MarthaDirector E. of Stewart, Strategic [email protected] Initiatives and Executive OASSP MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR Search Services 2000–01 Lesa Ward Director of Education Leadership 2001–02 Barbara Ellis Stephanie Hyder, [email protected] 2002–03 Don Wentroth 2003–04 David Risinger AnnDirector L. Caine, of Board Ed.D, [email protected] 2004–05 Noel Nation 2005–06 Jo Etta Terrell TerriDirector Silver, of [email protected] and Marketing 2006–07 Richard Rosenberger 2007–08 Joyce Honey Marketing Coordinator 2008–09 Lynette Thompson Christy Watson, [email protected] 2009–10 Desarae Witmer 2010–11 Andy Evans KellyExecutive Ross, [email protected] 2011–12 Sammy Jackson 2012–13 Shana Perry MongAdministrative Chia, [email protected] Assistant to the Chief 2013–14 Douglas Stafford Financial Officer 2014–15 Rob Miller 2015-16 Dana Renner 2016-17 Catherine Walker JenniferAdministrative Paschal, [email protected] for Policy Services OASSP ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR ArleneAdministrative Kostura, [email protected] Assistant for Board 1990–91 John Dewell Development 1991–92 Jan Miller 1992–93 Danny Smith Communications and Marketing Assistant 1993–94 Melani Mouse Lisa Deaton, [email protected] 1994–95 David Risinger 1995–96 Jack Dietz SamanthaLegal Assistant Wilson, [email protected] 1996–97 Bill Heizer 1997–98 Ray Bohannon Receptionist 1998–99 Cindy Koss Tamara Sage, [email protected] 51 David Crane, [email protected] 1999–00 Tracy McDaniel 1993 Jim VanZant, Tulsa 2000–01 Maria Anderson 1994 Melba Goerke, Mustang 2001–02 Lloyd Carr 1995 Glen Kastner, Putnam City 2002–03 Jason Brunk 1996 Mary Shannon, McAlester 2003–04 Rod Pitts 1997 Phil DeBerry, Norman 2004–05 Mary Porter 1998 Anna Claire Kuchta, Lawton 2005–06 Lisa Witcher 1999 Sheila Chaney, Sapulpa 2006–07 Holly Swanson 2000 Roberta Clark, Midwest City 2007–08 Melanie Pealor 2001 Bonnie Johnson, Union 2008–09 Lyda Wilbur 2002 Dick Heatly, Moore 2009–10 Adam Leaming 2003 Eunice Godard, Glenpool 2010–11 Pam King 2004 Lonetta Sprague, Sand Springs 2011–12 William Parker 2005 Janice Pollard, Collinsville 2012–13 Mona Smith 2006 Mary Stevens, Bethany 2014–15 Clay McDonald 2007 Kathy Curtis, Owasso 2015-16 Emily Steele 2008 Nancy Goosen, Edmond 2016-17 David Beiler 2009 Rick Bishop, Sapulpa OKLAHOMA DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL SERVICES 2010 Deborah Newport, Yukon OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 2011 Marilyn Dewoody, Fort Gibson 2012 Kaylin Coody, Bixby 1987 Paulette Barnes, Developmental 2013 David McCune, Enid Center, Tulsa 2014 Elaine Teel, Lone Grove 1988 Lynn Johnson, Owasso 2015 Lynn Fitz, Lawton 1989 Jim Fluegel, Five Co. Ed. Coop., 2016 Justin Milner, Norman McAlester OKLAHOMA DIGITAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR 1990 Elaine Minson, Union 1991 Gary Gerber, Broken Arrow 2017 Adam Beauchamp, Enid 1992 Laura Beckham, Edmond
CCOSA Staff
CCOSA Executive Director/ OASA Assistant Director of Legislative Services
FinancialDeanne Services Maynard, [email protected] CCOSARyan Associate Owens, [email protected] Executive Director OASA Executive Director ODSSCynda Assistant/District Kolar, [email protected] Level Services Assistant CCOSADr. Pam Associate Deering, Executive [email protected] Director OASSP Executive Director Marketing,Laura Crabtree, Communications [email protected] & Conference Logistics Coordinator CCOSADr. Vickie Associate Williams, Executive [email protected] Director OAESP/OMLEA Executive Director OASSPSerena Assistant Watson, [email protected]
CCOSADr. Gracie General Branch, Counsel [email protected] ODSS Executive Director OAESP/OMLEACharlotte Murphy, Assistant [email protected]
CCOSAAndrea Deputy Kunkel, General [email protected] Counsel Lynne White, [email protected]
52 Hayley Jones, [email protected] 2016-2017 CCOSA Executive 2016-2017 OASA Officers Committee Mike McClaren, Ryan Owens, Rick Garrison, Claremore, President Dr. Pam Deering, Dr. John Cox, CCOSA Executive Director Elk City, President-Elect Jerry Needham, Director CCOSA Associate Peggs, Vice President Executive Director, OASA Executive Dr. Pam Deering, Dr. Vickie Williams, Oktaha, Past President Executive Director Director CCOSA Associate 2016-2017 OASSP Officers Executive Director, OASSP Executive Dr. Gracie Branch, Renae Dozier, Clay McDonald, CCOSA Associate Grove, President Executive Director, OAESP/OMLEA Dr. Alan Baker, Andrea Kunkel, Piedmont, President-Elect Executive Director Dr. Debra Thomas, Cleveland, Past President CCOSA General Counsel Hayley Jones, Oklahoma City, NASSP and ODSS Executive Director Will Parker, Board Member CCOSA Deputy General Coordinator Jerry Needham, Skiatook, NASSP State Counsel Dr. Vickie Williams, Oktaha, Chairperson, Carolyn Thomas, OASA Past President 2016-2017 OAESP Executive Officers Director Ardmore, Vice- Mike McClaren, Holly McKinney, Chairperson, ODSS President Julie Bloss, Claremore, OASA Mustang, President Renae Dozier, Shane Holman, President Grove, President-Elect Kenny Ward, Grove, OASSP President Locust Grove, Past Kas Nelson, Bridge Creek, OMLEA President Holly McKinney, President Vici, NAESP State Dr. Gracie Branch, Mustang, OAESP Representative & Federal Relations Rick Garrison, President 2016-2017 OMLEA Executive Officers Director Elk City, OASA President- Clay McDonald, Elect Kenny Ward, Piedmont, OASSP Adam Beauchamp, Adam Beauchamp, Bridge Creek, President President-Elect Jason Galloway, Enid, President-Elect Enid, OMLEA Julie Bloss, Dr. Gracie Branch, President-Elect Edmond, Past President Michele Scott, Grove, OAESP President-Elect 2016-2017 ODSS Executive Officers Director Duncan, Dr. Gregg Garn, Carolyn Thomas, ODSS President-Elect Michele Scott, Ardmore, President LiaisonDean, Jeannine Rainbolt Nancy Goosen, College of Education, OU, Higher Education Duncan, President-Elect Edmond, Legislative & Andrea Kunkel, Policy Liaison Executive Director 53 Statement of Ethics for Educational Leaders
An educational administrator’s professional conduct must conform to an ethical code of behavior, and the code must set high standards for all educational leaders. The educational leader provides professional leadership across the district and also across the community. This responsibility requires the leader to maintain standards of exemplary professional conduct while recognizing that his or her actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, professional associates and students.
The educational leader acknowledges that he or she serves the schools and community by providing equal educational opportunities to each and every child. The work of the leader must emphasize accountability and results, increased student achievement, and high expectations for each and every student. standards. To these ends, the educational leader subscribes to the following statements of
The educational leader: 1. Makes the education and well–being of students the fundamental value of all decision making. 2. Fulfills all professional duties with honesty and integrity and always acts in a trustworthy and responsible manner. 3. Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals. 4. Implements local, state and national laws. 5. Advises the school board and implements the board’s policies and administrative rules and regulations. 6. Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals, or that are not in the best interest of children. 7. Avoids using his/her position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic or other influences. 8. Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited institutions. 9. Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development. 10. Honors all contracts until fulfillment, release or dissolution mutually agreed upon by all parties. 11. Accepts responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors. 12. Commits to serving others above self. 54 ~Adopted by the AASA Governing Board, March 1, 2007 School Board Member Code of Ethics
As a member of the board of education, I will:
1. Remember always that my first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of all students attending school in our district, and ensuring that they have the opportunity to reach their highest potential;
2. Strive to improve boardsmanship by studying educational issues and participating in board training opportunities;
3. Respect and obey the laws of Oklahoma and the United States, working to bring about desired changes through policies adopted by the board of education and through legal and ethical procedures;
4. Formulate legislative goals, policies, and strategic plans for the district, delegating to administrators the administrative functions of the school(s);
5. Recognize that I, as an individual board member, have no legal authority outside the meeting of the board and will take no private action that will compromise the board or administration;
6. Refrain from board actions locally that would substantially interfere with or injure the program of education elsewhere;
7. Make every effort to be prepared, punctual, and in attendance at every board meeting;
8. Respect the confidentiality of privileged information and refrain from disclosing information that may be injurious to individuals or the school(s);
9. Encourage the free expression of opinion by all board members and staff, seeking systematic communications between board members and the public inside and outside the school district;
10. Be committed to promoting a cooperative atmosphere in order for the board to effectively serve the students;
11. Recognize and reward excellence in student achievement, teacher performance, and administrative leadership;
12. Refrain from using my board position for personal or partisan gain. 55 Student Performance Platform
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