SQ 779 Statement
MEDIA CONTACT: Christy Watson Communications Director OSSBA 405.821.3209 (cell) Statement from Shawn Hime, executive director of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, on SQ 779: “The common...
View ArticleOSSBA Statement on Revenue Certification
Statement from OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime regarding the revenue certification at today’s Board of Equalization meeting: “Today’s budget news caps what has been an extraordinarily difficult...
View ArticleAnalysis: Voucher Proposal Could Divert Millions from Public Schools
A proposed law to establish a voucher program in Oklahoma, Tulsa and Cleveland counties could divert available funding for Oklahoma public schools by as much as $30 million next year and $1.6 billion...
View ArticleOSSBA Executive Director Reacts to Voucher Bill Decision
Statement from Shawn Hime, OSSBA executive director: “I appreciate the Senate for not moving forward with a divisive bill that distracts from the most important issues facing Oklahoma’s nearly 700,000...
View ArticleOklahoma Library of Digital Resources Expands
The state’s only online library of digital content teaching resources aligned to Oklahoma academic standards has expanded to include new resources and tools for elementary and middle school teachers....
View ArticleStatement regarding the state board of education’s approval of a Norman...
Statement from Shawn Hime, executive director of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, regarding the state board of education’s approval of a Norman charter school: “I am extremely disappointed...
View ArticleSurvey: Budget Cuts Leaving Oklahoma Students Behind
Climbing class sizes and shrinking educational opportunities will become more widespread for Oklahoma students next year if state funding for schools continues its unpredictable decline, according to a...
View ArticleStatement on state budget negotiations
Statement from Oklahoma State School Boards Association Executive Director Shawn Hime: “I’ve been optimistic this session that state leaders would live up to their public statements in support of...
View ArticleFY18 Budget Statement
Statement on FY18 state budget from Shawn Hime, executive director, Oklahoma State School Boards Association: “This legislative session began with hope and optimism that legislators were committed to...
View ArticleStatement on the Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision
Statement on the Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision from Shawn Hime, executive director, Oklahoma State School Boards Association: “I urge Gov. Mary Fallin to quickly call a special session and give...
View ArticleOklahoma’s Teacher Shortage Deepens
District Leaders Describe Mixed Experiences with Emergency Certified Teachers Oklahoma’s schools are starting another school year with more than 500 teaching vacancies despite record numbers of...
View ArticleLewis Associates Wins OSSBA’s Architectural Exhibition
Ponca City-based Lewis Associates Architects has been honored by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association for its outstanding architectural work at Pioneer Technology Center. “Excellent building...
View ArticleOSSBA 2017 All-State Board Honored
Five Oklahoma school board members have been honored as the Oklahoma State School Boards Association’s 2017 All-State School Board for their outstanding service on their local school boards and to...
View ArticleOologah-Talala Board Member Named President of Oklahoma State School Boards...
Don Tice, a longtime school board member from Oologah-Talala Public Schools, is the new president of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. He began his one-year term during the association’s...
View ArticleStatement on Gov. Mary Fallin’s Call for Special Session
OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime’s statement on Gov. Mary Fallin’s call for a special legislative session: “Oklahoma’s historic teacher shortage is evidence of the state’s failure to properly invest...
View ArticleOSSBA Statement on Bipartisan Budget Resolution and Budget Negotiations
OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime issued the following statement on today’s bipartisan budget resolution and the ongoing budget negotiations: “The Senate’s passage of a bipartisan budget resolution...
View ArticleAiming High: Educators selected for new Emerging Leaders Academy
Twenty Oklahoma educators have been selected for the inaugural class of the Emerging Leaders Academy, a new leadership development program for aspiring superintendents. The academy, a joint effort of...
View ArticleBrandon Carey to Join OSSBA Legal Team
Brandon Carey, an Oklahoma native with deep experience in education law, will join the Oklahoma State School Boards Association legal team in January, OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime announced...
View ArticleOSSBA Statement on Budget Vote
Oklahoma State School Boards Association Executive Director Shawn Hime issued the following statement on HB1054x: “Once again, political gamesmanship and partisan politics have won the day at the...
View ArticleSpecial Legislative Session Statement
Statement from Oklahoma State School Boards Association Executive Director Shawn Hime on the Special Legislative Session: “Make no mistake: The legislature’s inability to pass a forward-thinking budget...
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