Oklahoma State Board of Education set to meet for first time since February

The Oklahoma State Board of Education will discuss the possible revocation of a dozen teaching licences and a request from Ada Public Schools to lower the number of school hours for the district in Thursday's meeting.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 8:43 am

By: Addie Crawford


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The Oklahoma State Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Thursday, after March's planned meeting was canceled due to a "technical error."

RELATED: Oklahoma State Board of Education cancels monthly meeting due to 'technical issue'

Thursday's meeting agenda contains items from both this month and the last, including a handful of high-profile incidents from across Oklahoma.

Of the several items on the agenda, up to 12 Oklahoma teachers could lose their teaching licenses due to an emergency suspension.

RELATED: State Board of Education Suspends More Than A Dozen Teaching Certificates

The board will discuss and decide the status of several teachers involved with alleged child abuse and misconduct.

Six other teachers appear to be voluntarily surrendering their certificates. Two of the most notable names on Thursday's list are Kimberly Coates and Phillip Koons.

Coates is charged with public intoxication while on the job at a Payne County school, and will have final findings presented from a hearing officer.

SEE ALSO: Body Cam Footage Reveals Okla. Teacher's Second Arrest On A Public Intoxication Complaint

The board will also discuss Koons' future in Oklahoma schools, as he is facing a jury trial in the fall for allegedly abusing student athletes in Ringling.

MORE COVERAGE: Former Ringling football coach's trial moved to September

Another big item on the agenda is Ada Public Schools' request for fewer school hours due to tornado damage after the district was impacted by severe storms twice this year.

Thursday's meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.

Addie Crawford

Addie has a passion for storytelling and loves to meet new people in the Oklahoma City community. She joined the News 9 morning team in January of 2023 after interning and reporting part-time while studying at the University of Oklahoma.

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