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This bill amends Oklahoma state law to increase the monthly stipend for school board members in districts with either over 15,000 average daily attendance or located in areas with a total population exceeding 100,000 people. Specifically, the bill raises the per-meeting stipend from $25 to $190, while maintaining the existing limitation of no more than four paid meetings per calendar month. The bill clarifies some language about board meeting procedures, such as changing "must" to "shall" in descriptions of voting and meeting protocols, and slightly modifying language about executive sessions. The changes include specifying that board members must publicly cast and record votes, can hold executive sessions for specific personnel and student-related discussions, and must provide notice to students or their guardians about potential suspension or expulsion hearings. The amendments to Section 5-118 of Oklahoma statutes will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing school board members in qualifying districts a significant increase in compensation for their public service.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb63&Session=2600