Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd released a federal audit today of payments meant for relief during the pandemic and found that over $29 million in “questioned costs” were misappropriated. You can read the full report in the link below. State Auditor Report on Misused Federal Relief Money According
President Katherine Bishopkbishop@okea.org Vice President Cari Elledgecelledge@okea.org NEA Director Zach Grimm The Education Association of Moore grimmspanish@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone A Kamber ClarkThe Education Association of Mooreclarkkamber@yahoo.com Tulsa Metro Zone B Courtney BaldwinTulsa CTAcourtneyoeaboard@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone C Chelsea FooEdmond ACTcecfoo60@gmail.com OKC Metro Zone D Tami HartsookChoctaw-Nicoma Parkthartsook@att.net
As OEA members prepare to vote in the association’s 2021 elections in late March, candidates for the various seats are allowed to submit a photo and a 75-word statement. In addition, we have interviewed the candidates for the state offices of president, vice president and NEA Director, and those videos
Civics? Education? Let’s do both! Civication is an exciting opportunity for OEA members to connect with state lawmakers and make a difference in Oklahoma public education. Whether it’s meeting with lawmakers in your home districts or coming to the Capitol during the legislative session, OEA has you covered! Civication at
2022 Delegate Assembly May 6-7, Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond Delegate Training Some of our Directors have scheduled Delegate Trainings for all 2022 delegates in their zones. For more information, contact Rheta Kennedy at rkennedy@okea.org or 405.523.4365. Oklahoma City Metro Zone B – 6 p.m., April 19, BJ’s Restaurant, 325 Outlet Shoppes
SB 683 Allows Support Professionals to Join The Teachers’ Retirement System Upon Hiring The Oklahoma Legislature this session passed SB 683, which opened up the Teachers’ Retirement System to education support professionals immediately upon their hiring by a public school district. Until now, those employees had to work for the
American Fidelity AD&D AF Teacher Fellowship for STEM Educators American Fidelity is offering an excellent program providing teachers professional growth and real-world experience to help prepare their students for their careers. We hope you can help us recruit qualified Oklahoma candidates and get the message out there to those who may be
Regional Teams The OEA staff is comprised of specialists trained to help you as a professional and as an education employee. Whether you seek training or programs that will make you a better-equipped educator or help with a situation on the job or off, our staff is only a phone
Contact Us Chelsea Foo, Caucus Chair – cecfoo@cox.net Ashley Jones, Caucus Treasurer – greeneggsandham981@gmail.com Facebook group (private)
Which districts consistently pay the best extra duty stipends? What extra-curricular activity pays the best stipend? How do stipends compare when looking at the state’s 6A and 5A districts? The answer to all of these questions and more can be found in OEA’s 2019-20 Extra Duty Comparison, which has been
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