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Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board meets for the first time for St. Isidore vote

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Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, listens to Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson, Executive Director, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, listens to Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson, Executive Director, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Becky Gooch, left, and John Tuatfest, director of the Office of School Choice at OSDE, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Becky Gooch, left, and John Tuatfest, director of the Office of School Choice at OSDE, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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First meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
First meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson holds the door as the board heads into executive session to discuss St. Isidore at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson holds the door as the board heads into executive session to discuss St. Isidore at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Dr. Kitty Campbell.left, and Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, leave after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Dr. Kitty Campbell.left, and Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, leave after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Kathleen White at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Kathleen White at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Damon Gardenhire at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Damon Gardenhire at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Becky Gooch, left, and John Tuatfest, director of the Office of School Choice at OSDE, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Becky Gooch, left, and John Tuatfest, director of the Office of School Choice at OSDE, at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Brian Shellem, elected as Chair, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Executive director, Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Executive director, Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Dr. Kitty Campbell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Dr. Kitty Campbell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Brian Shellem, Kathleen White and Damon Gardenhire listen to Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Brian Shellem, Kathleen White and Damon Gardenhire listen to Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Dr. Kitty Campbell, Becky Gooch and John Tautfest at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Dr. Kitty Campbell, Becky Gooch and John Tautfest at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Damon Gardenhire, second from left, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Damon Gardenhire, second from left, speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Becky Gooch speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Becky Gooch speaks at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Newly elected Chair Brian Shellem, middle, meets Damon Gardenhire, right and Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Newly elected Chair Brian Shellem, middle, meets Damon Gardenhire, right and Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Jared Buswell at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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John Tautfest at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
John Tautfest at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Legal counsel Daniel Carsey at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Legal counsel Daniel Carsey at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Newly elected Chair Brian Shellem at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Newly elected Chair Brian Shellem at the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Kathleen White, left, Damon Gardenshire and Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Kathleen White, left, Damon Gardenshire and Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Legal counsel Daniel Carsey, left, speaks with Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson and Brian Shellem after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
Legal counsel Daniel Carsey, left, speaks with Dr. Rebecca Wilkinson and Brian Shellem after the first meeting of the new Statewide Charter School Board meeting at the Oklahoma History Center Monday, July 8, 2024.
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