Oklahoma State Textbook Committee
The State Textbook Committee, appointed by the Governor, reviews and approves textbooks for Oklahoma schools. It includes educators, at-large members, and the State Superintendent or their appointee as chair. Most members are experienced classroom teachers serving three-year terms. The committee follows open meeting laws, meets as needed, elects a vice-chair annually, and receives administrative support from the State Department of Education. 70 O.S. § 16-101
Committee Members
Chairpersons
Lindel Fields: State Superintendent, Chairperson
Sharon Morgan: Director of Standards and Learning, Chair Designee
Jay Rotert: Congressional District 1, Vice-Chairperson
Members
Zena Lewis: Congressional District 1
Lauren Deaton: Congressional District 2
Joshua Allen: Congressional District 2
Jillian Anderson: Congressional District 3
Holly Helm: Congressional District 3
Ashley Leming: Congressional District 4
Terry Brandenburg: Congressional District 4
Allison Kidney: Congressional District 5
Linda Diann Magnus: Congressional District 5
Michael Bellew: At-Large
Stefanie Witter: At-Large
Carolynn Bristow: Secretary
For additional information related to State Textbook Committee membership and qualifications, please refer to 70 O.S. § 16-101.
Subject Cycle
The Textbook Committee annually prepares a list of available textbooks that meet the academic criteria for Oklahoma's public schools. Due to the time and attention this process requires, the Committee reviews one or more subjects each year:
- Computer Education/Instructional Technology is evaluated every three years.
- All other subjects are on a six-year cycle. 70 O.S. § 16-102; OAC 720: 10-1-2.
Meeting Calendars
Committee Meeting Materials
- December 1, 2022
- July 19 - 21, 2022 (Minutes)
- June 3, 2022 (Minutes)
- March 24, 2022 - Special Meeting (Minutes)
- February 2022 (Minutes)
- December 2021 (Minutes)
- July 2021 (Minutes)
- June 2021 (Minutes)
- March 2021 (Minutes)
Contact Information
Carolynn Bristow
Project Manager, Educational Materials
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(405) 522-1904
carolynn.bristow@sde.ok.gov
