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State Board of Education

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

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

Board Members

Lindel Fields, Superintendent

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

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

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Board Member

Brian Bobek

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Board Member

Becky Carson

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Board Member

Ryan Deatherage

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Board Member

Chris VanDenhende

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Board Member

John Nofire

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Board Member

Mike Tinney

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2026 Board Meeting Dates

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 P.M. 
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 A.M. 
  • Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • SPECIAL, Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.    
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00p.m. 
  • Thursday, December 17, 2026, 1:00p.m.

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2026 Board Meeting Documents

Meeting DateAgendaMinutesHandouts
July 23, 2026Agenda Handouts
June 25, 2026Agenda Handouts
June 8, 2026-Special MeetingAgenda Handouts
May 21, 2026AgendaMinutesHandouts
April 23, 2026Amended AgendaMinutesHandouts
March 26, 2026AgendaMinutesHandouts
February 26, 2026AgendaMinutesHandouts
January 22, 2026AgendaMinutesHandouts

2025 Board Meeting Documents

Meeting DateAgendaMinutesHandouts
December 18, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
November 20, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
October 23, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
October 9, 2025 -Special MeetingAgendaMinutesHandouts
September 25, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
September 3, 2025 - Special MeetingAgendaMinutes 
August 28, 2025Cancelled  
July 24, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
June 26, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
May 21, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
April 24, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
March 27, 2025Cancelled  
February 27, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts
January 28, 2025AgendaMinutesHandouts

Board Meeting Documents Archive

Meeting DateAgendaMinutesHandouts
December 19, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
November 21, 2024Canceled  
November 8, 2024AgendaMinutes 
October 24, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
September 26, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
August 22, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
July 31, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
June 27, 2024AgendaMinutes 
July 25, 2024Canceled  
May 23, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
April 25, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
March 28, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
February 22, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
February 5, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
February 2, 2024AgendaCanceledHandouts
January 25, 2024AgendaMinutesHandouts
January 18, 2024AgendaMinutes 

Meeting DateAgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
December 21, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
November 30, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
October 26 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
September 28, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
August 24, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
July 27, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
June 22, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
May 25, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
April 27, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
April 12, 2023AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
March 23, 2023AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
February 23, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts
January 26, 2023AgendaMinutes Handouts

Meeting DateAgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
December 15, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
November 17, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
October 27, 2022Canceled   
September 22, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
August 25, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
July 28, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
June 23, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
May 26, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
April 28, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
March 24, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
March 10, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts
February 24, 2022Canceled   
January 27, 2022AgendaMinutesVideoHandouts

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

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

For any concerns or comments please email info@sde.ok.gov

Last Modified on Jul 31, 2026
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