Oklahoma Board of Education to review teaching licenses of former educators
The status of teaching licenses for several former Oklahoma educators are up for discussion at the State Board of Education's meeting on Wednesday.Wednesday, May 21st 2025, 9:36 am
OKLAHOMA CITY -
The Oklahoma State Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, after four new board members were confirmed by the State Senate.
The board is set to discuss the fate of at least five Oklahoma teachers' certificates.
One of those former teachers includes Samuel Melton, the now former Choctaw choir teacher, charged with sex crimes for the alleged abuse of a student.
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Additionally, former Ringling High School principal and football coach Phillip Koons' license is also up for discussion.
Koons is accused in the abuse of former student athletes.
SEE ALSO: Former Ringling football coach's trial moved to September
Wednesday's meeting starts at 3 p.m.
Christian Hans
Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9. He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma.
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