CCOSA 2023-2024 Annual Report

CCOSA ANNUAL REPORT 2023–2024

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Strategic Planning Framework 2022-2025 Leadership Conversations Champions for Kids Photo Gallery Thank You to Our Sponsors Prestigious Partners CCOSA Executive Committee Administrators of the Year OASA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients 10 About CCOSA/CCOSA Staff 1 1 Finances 12 Membership 13 Professional Learning Attendance 14 Legislative Update 16 Federal Programs 17 OASA Year in Review 18 ODSS Year in Review 19 OAESP Year in Review 20 OASSP Year in Review 21 OMLEA Year in Review 22 CCOSA 7-Year Report

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CCOSA STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK 2022-2025 VISION As the state’s preeminent membership association for school administrators, CCOSA serves as Oklahoma’s most active and trusted voice in education policy, practice, and leadership, informing and shaping public policy and public opinion to ensure Oklahomans have the best public school system available.

MISSION To promote quality administrative leadership for Oklahoma schools through professional development, legislation, and member services.

FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE

FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE

FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE

WHY STATEMENT

WHY STATEMENT

WHY STATEMENT

GOAL STATEMENT

GOAL STATEMENT

CCOSA is a historic and powerful organization that serves many constituents within a rapidly changing environment. Because of this, the ability to continually improve its infrastructure to meet the needs of staff and members is sometimes difficult.

CCOSA will invest in its infrastructure and structure to continue to build on its foundation for success now and in the future. To accomplish this, CCOSA will invest in a new membership management software system, review internal structures, review its purpose and brand experience, and ensure its stakeholders are aligned with its mission, vision, and values.

TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES

■ In conjunction with identifying

a new association management system (AMS), CCOSA will explore how to integrate its outward-facing technology to its business systems.

■ Create a connected community

through technology to allow our community members a safe place.

■ Identify and audit CCOSA’s partners

and competitors to fully understand how to maximize engagements with the most important of each.

■ Create a place for our underserved

members (non-educators, counselors) within our new structure.

■ Conduct a brand audit to ensure

current relevancy and to eliminate concerns over brand confusion.

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The ever-changing environment, coupled with the onset of COVID and rapid ascension of technology within the ‘businesses’ of the association (AMS, learning management system, operating system) will drive the need for CCOSA to interact with its community differently.

CCOSA will focus on increasing its value to membership, driving volunteer leadership engagement, training for its staff, and an overall growth in its membership.

TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES

■ Establish a formal professional

development and training program for its staff. Training topics include technology (systems and products), business development and relationship building, leadership and facilitation training.

Because many systems are in use, both new and old, CCOSA has many processes and systems in place at one time, often with overlapping intent and outcomes. These are most evident in outdated systems intersecting with emerging technological solutions; this intersection provides an opportunity for CCOSA to deliver enhanced experiences to staff and membership.

GOAL STATEMENT

CCOSA will redesign its processes to create a frictionless environment where members can readily access CCOSA services, where staff can capitalize on efficiencies, and where stakeholders can “be” a part of the CCOSA experience.

TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES

■ Define and implement the “New

Member Experience” through the integration of the new AMS system.

■ This may include a formal training

■ Begin with membership-facing

■ Develop a formal volunteer

■ Audit internal business processes

■ Design and implement two

■ Identify a communication and

program for our boards to “sell” their involvement with our association(s). leadership development process including identification, training, and leadership development. member-focused strategies — for member retention and member recruitment — to ensure growth and sustainability. Both will be formalized into CCOSA’s marketing efforts and revisited on an annual basis.

experiences, including renewal and conference registration. to determine which areas require the most immediate support and attention. engagement strategy for our underserved members.

■ Create an integrated

communication plan that allows members to seamlessly interact with our organization (digital transformation).

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LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS As we reflect on the 2023-2024 year, I am pleased to share the CCOSA Annual Report – a comprehensive summary of our collective successes, milestones, and impact in serving Oklahoma’s students, staff, and communities.

This report highlights the tremendous progress we’ve made together, numbers that reflect our growth, and achievements that underscore our commitment to advancing public education in Oklahoma.

DR. PAM DEERING CCOSA/OASA Executive Director

OUR SUCCESSES Throughout the year, we prioritized initiatives that support and empower school leaders, with our mission at the heart of every effort. Here’s a brief overview of some key highlights.

1. Professional Development

3. Membership Growth

■ We saw total attendance of more

■ We welcomed new members to

than 5,600 at our professional development sessions throughout the year, covering essential topics from instructional leadership to budget development.

our CCOSA community, expanding our network to over 3,000 active school leaders across the state.

■ Attendance at our CCOSA

Summer Leadership Conference was the highest it has been in years, demonstrating your dedication to lifelong learning and excellence.

2. Advocacy and Legislative Impact ■ CCOSA’s advocacy team worked

tirelessly, advocating on behalf of public schools and successfully impacting key bills that support public education. Refer to our Legislative Update section on page 14 of this report for details.

■ Our Oklahoma Education

Coalition (OEC) and CCOSA member grassroots advocacy efforts and voices were crucial in advancing policy that benefits Oklahoma’s educators and students and were critical in stopping policy that would harm or impede public education in Oklahoma.

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■ Our support system has

strengthened, fostering collaboration, resilience, and shared expertise.

4. Instructional LeadershipCentered Initiatives ■ Through partnerships and

member engagement, we impacted over 699,000+ students through school leaders as members, ensuring resources and innovative practices reach our classrooms and support student success.

5. Support and Member Services ■ We launched new resources

and services aimed at supporting members’ evolving needs, including an additional cohort of the New Principals Academy for the Tulsa area; a Secondary Principal group to study graduation requirements; high attendance at the Oklahoma City metro area Secondary Principals meetings; a full day of specialized professional

learning at the CCOSA Summer Pre-Conference with strands for Student Accounting, Instructional Coaches, leaders of English Learner programs, Federal Programs, and more.

■ A commitment to continuous

improvement, to remain responsive and relevant, with member feedback shaping services to our members.

As we move forward, let’s take pride in the strides we’ve made together. These achievements represent the dedication, hard work, and heart each of you brings to your schools and communities every day. Thank you for your commitment to CCOSA, to your students, and to Oklahoma’s future. Together, we are making a profound difference.

With warm regards,

Dr. Pam Deering CCOSA/OASA Executive Director

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CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS PHOTO GALLERY More than 1,500 education superheroes attended the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City last June.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The support of these generous partners enhances CCOSA’s service to public school administrators and schools. The following page includes brief company descriptions of our highest-level sponsors.

PRESTIGIOUS

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

OTHER SPONSORS

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PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERS

American Fidelity provides benefits strategies for education professionals’ employers. American Fidelity will help you create a long-term benefits plan, communicate with employees about enrollment, provide HR assistance around benefits, and keep you apprised of tax savings through benefits and changes to ACA compliance requirements.

For more than 30 years, the Barlow firm has provided administrative management and consultant services to hundreds of Oklahoma public school districts. Areas of expertise include collective bargaining resolution; federal programs; teacher, principal, and support employee evaluation; grants; principal mentoring; student advocacy programs; and child nutrition.

Coryell Roofing and Construction provides the best solutions for roof repairs and replacements. Coryell keeps the customer in mind by offering durable roofs that decrease energy use as well as insurance that protects against potential damage. Coryell is proud to be a member of the Oklahoma community and is committed to doing its part to make Oklahoma a great place to live.

Edmentum is the leading provider of K-12 digital curriculum, assessments, and services to 43,000 schools in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide.

We partner with educators to create instructional technology that is proven, easy to use, individualized, and aligned to state standards. Built on a 60-year history of innovation and impact, we believe that when educators succeed, students thrive, everywhere learning occurs.

Roofing & Waterproofing Solutions, Done Differently, Done Better. Our Exterior Solutions team is here to do more than just install a new roof or waterproofing solution. We want to understand what drives you and your business, what is important to your customers, and work with you to make your facility the most effective asset it can be.

Finalsite is the most trusted provider for websites, mobile apps, and mass communications in Oklahoma K-12, helping administrators stay connected with parents and families effectively.

The Oklahoma School Assurance Group (OSAG) is the largest provider of workers’ compensation services to Oklahoma public schools, proudly serving 98% of Oklahoma schools & over 75,000 employees!

OSAG is an Interlocal Cooperative Act Agency of Schools, governed by a fivemember board of trustees, all of which serve as superintendents of OSAG members. Since 1994, members of OSAG have accumulated a total savings of $109,455,968! OSAG’s motto is “to provide the most efficient and economical workers’ compensation services to Oklahoma public schools,” and we work diligently to uphold that motto.

OSIG is a nonprofit, cooperative risk management program owned by its members and governed by a Board of school representatives. We successfully provide our members competitive insurance pricing with the broadest coverage available and have been since 2002.

Renaissance is the leader in Pre-K-12 assessment and practice software.

When using Renaissance, districts will understand where students are in the Oklahoma learning progression, what they need to learn next, and have access to instruction and practice tools to get them to the next level. Renaissance transforms data about how students learn into instruments of empowerment for classroom teachers, enabling them to guide all students to achieve their full potential.

Scholastic Education is the leading provider of Comprehensive Literacy Solutions reinforcing student achievement through instructional reading and writing programs, professional learning for teaching effectiveness, and family and community engagement. Services include support for educators like side-by-side instructional coaching and tools like the Learning Supports framework, which helps identify barriers to teaching and learning.

Our integrated suite of cuttingedge tools and services transforms the educational landscape. From streamlining administration to enhancing data security, we empower educational institututions to thrive in a dynamic learning environment.

For over 348 years, SylogistEd has been on a journey of innovation to help K12 institutions empower their districts.

Since 1984, United Systems has been committed to helping our customers meet their goals by leveraging industry-leading technology solutions. This solutions-based approach combines innovative products with a vast amount of technical knowledge and experience. The result is high-quality assessment, design, and delivery that creates reliable and secure environments that perform to the customer’s expectations.

Combine this with our comprehensive support, and we become the “onestop” technology provider for education, government, and business institutions in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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The men and women on these two pages have distinguished themselves as champions for kids on behalf of CCOSA and in their respective districts. We thank them for their outstanding service!

2023-2024 CCOSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

JANALYN TAYLOR

MELISSA BARLOW

KEVIN HIME

SCOTT FARMER

CEC Chair OAESP President

CEC Vice-Chair

OASA President

OASA President-Elect

Principal Nance Elementary School Clinton Public Schools

OASSP President Principal Yukon High School Yukon Public Schools

Superintendent Lawton Public Schools

Superintendent Fort Gibson Public Schools

MATT JOHNSON

JENNIFER PATTERSON

LAURA BULLOCK

TRACI NEWELL

OASSP President-Elect

OMLEA President

OMLEA President-Elect

OAESP President

Principal Shawnee High School Shawnee Public Schools

Assistant Principal DeWitt Waller Middle School Enid Public Schools

Principal Idabel Middle School Idabel Public Schools

Principal Elgin Lower Elementary School Elgin Public Schools

TARA BURNETT

KIM ELKINGTONBAXTER

AMY SWARTZ

DR. GREGG GARN

ODSS President-Elect

Higher Education Liaison

Executive Director of Special Services Ponca City Public Schools

Vice President for Online Learning University of Oklahoma

OAESP President-Elect Principal Highland Park Elementary School Woodward Public Schools

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ODSS President Director of Special Services McAlester Public Schools

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ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR

OASA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

BRENDA O’BRIAN Former Chief Financial Officer, Norman Public Schools

DON FORD

DR. MIKE SIMPSON

DR. LASHONDA BROILES

LYNN CORDES

ASHLEY HOGGATT

OASA Superintendent of the Year

OASA Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year

OASA Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year

OAESP Principal of the Year

Deputy Superintendent Mid-Del Public Schools

Executive Director of Communications Lawton Public Schools

Superintendent Guthrie Public Schools

Former OROS Executive Director; former Superintendent of Oilton, Midway, Alva, and Holdenville Public Schools

Principal D.D. Kirkland Elementary School Putnam City Schools

DR. TRICE BUTLER Superintendent of Quinton Public Schools; former member of the OASA Executive Committee

JOE BALLARD

ASHLEY MACKEY

ARLIS HENEGAR

MELISA KIFER

OASSP High School Principal of the Year

OASSP Assistant Principal of the Year

OMLEA Middle Level Principal of the Year

ODSS Special Services Director of the Year

Principal Poteau High School Poteau Public Schools

Assistant Principal Deer Creek High School Deer Creek Public Schools

Principal Jay Middle School Jay Public Schools

Executive Director of Special Services Stillwater Public Schools

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ABOUT CCOSA The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) was founded in 1973 and became incorporated in 1975 as a not-for-profit organization which establishes close, continuous communication and cooperation among educators, taxpayers, and legislators to improve the effectiveness of professional school administrators and to communicate the needs of schools.

CCOSA is the umbrella organization for the following professional associations: the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA), the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP), the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association (OMLEA), and the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS).

2023-2024 CCOSA STAFF

DR. PAM DEERING

DERALD GLOVER

CCOSA Executive Director/ OASA Executive Director

OASA Assistant Executive Director

GLEN ABSHERE OAESP Executive Director

CYNDA KOLAR

Director of Policy, Research & TLE

KATHY DUNN

CCOSA General Counsel/ ODSS Executive Director

Director of Professional Learning, State and Federal Programs

Business Manager

NICOLE DONNELLY

CATHERINE GOREE

Membership Coordinator & CEC Executive Assistant

OASSP & OMLEA Executive Assistant

KASIAH MIMS

LYNNE WHITE

OASA Executive Assistant

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ANDREA KUNKEL

DR. JEANENE BARNETT

CHRIS LEGRANDE OASSP & OMLEA Executive Director

MADELINE POLLARD Marketing, Events & Corporate Partner Services Specialist

JEN KNIGHT Executive Assistant

OAESP & TLE Executive Assistant

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FINANCES REVENUES 35.54%

CONFERENCES

30.45%

WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS/ MEMBER SERVICES

20.91%

CCOSA MEMBERSHIP DUES

7.66% 5.44% 100%

PARTNERSHIPS/SPONSORSHIPS MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL

EXPENSES 33.75%

EMPLOYEE SALARIES/BENEFITS

28.34 %

WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS/ MEMBER SERVICES

23.22%

CONFERENCES

8.41% 3.81% 2.46% 100% CCOSA.ORG

OFFICE OPERATIONS/ SUPPLIES/TECHNOLOGY MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/ DIRECTORS’ EXPENSES TOTAL

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MEMBERSHIP Membership drives everything we do at CCOSA. The 2023-2024 year marked our second year in a row with more than 3,000 active members, enabling us to serve school leaders more comprehensively than ever before.

TOTAL OVERALL

TOTAL ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS

3,030 3,211 (INCLUDING ASSOCIATES/ OTHER)

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

898 321 OASSP

1 ASSOCIATE

878

OASA

20 ASSOCIATES

MEMBERSHIP DUES

OASSP/OMLEA MEMBERS

OAESP

233 ODSS

13 ASSOCIATES

$305

$390

$35

OASA Superintendents

490 388

SUPERINTENDENTS CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF

OASA Central Office

867 153 2 ASSOCIATES

$425

$270

OARSA

$150

ODSS

OAESP/OMLEA MEMBERS

154 OARSA

OAESP

55 90

$320 BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

OASSP

Associate (within any association)

$50

University Associate

UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATES

DISTRICT LEVEL SERVICES

151

MEMBERS

BY ADM In its inaugural year, the program had 36 members.

Now in year eight, it has 151 members, an increase of more than 319% since the program began.

TOTAL MEMBERS CCOSA’s District Level Services program offers expanded services to members to support their school districts with consulting services, professional learning, quality school framework tool kits, and discounts and free services from CCOSA partners.

MUTUAL BENEVOLENCE PLAN The Mutual Benevolence Plan (MBP) had 18 deaths (OkACTE, 14; CCOSA, 4) in FY 2023-2024. With 1,450 members (240 CCOSA and 1,210 OkACTE participants) at year’s end, the average payout per death was $13,800.53.

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54 47 40 7

499 STUDENTS OR LESS

500 TO 1,499 STUDENTS

1,500 TO 4,999 STUDENTS

5,000 TO 9,999 STUDENTS

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10,000 TO 24,999 STUDENTS

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ATTENDANCE

5,671

TOTAL ATTENDEES IN FY 2023-2024 CONFERENCES

2,725 ATTENDEES

259

222

171

1,521

202

350

230

209

70

21

399

23

38

81

143

61

15

96

78

140

107

OASA Legislative Conference

CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference

WORKSHOPS

1,711

ATTENDEES

Federal Programs Boot Camp I, II, III

Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute

Winning Strategies Playbook

School Law Day

Principal & Superintendent Exam Certificate Prep

TEACHER LEADER EFFECTIVENESS (TLE)

1,235 ATTENDEES

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OASSP/OMLEA Conference

ODSS Best Practices Conference

Trauma Informed Classrooms

Creating Uplifting Classrooms

New Principals Academy

Principal Coaching & Mentoring

Budget Boot Camps I, II, III

OAESP Mid-Winter Conference

Women in School Leadership Conference

First-Year Superintendent Training

Emerging Leaders Academy

Treasurer & Encumbrance Clerks

ODSS First-Year Directors

ODSS Boot Camp

357

121

730

27

Tulsa Model New Administrator Training

Tulsa Model Recertification Training

McREL New Administrator Training

McREL Recertification Training

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In April, OASSP leaders advocated for public education at the State Capitol. Left to right, Sallisaw Assistant High School Principal Shawn Winton and Principal Russell Tillery, Keys High School Principal Steven Goss, OASSP Executive Director Chris LeGrande, Cushing High School Principal Bob Coates, Jenks Assistant High School Principal Dr. Eric Fox, and Poteau High School Principal Joe Ballard.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The 2024 legislative session ended with another record amount of money in the overall Oklahoma budget, and investment in public education continued. It also included a grocery state sales tax elimination with an estimated impact of $370 million on the state budget. CCOSA will continue to monitor the various commitments to or for private entities – tax credits, education opportunity scholarships, and Lindsey Nicole Henry monies taken directly from state aid appropriations – and their impact on revenue to the state and public education.

HIGHLIGHTS THE BUDGET

HIGH PROFILE BILLS

From the largest budget in Oklahoma’s state history, the final state allocation for Common Education of $3.9 billion reflected a 1.3% increase over the previous fiscal year.

This year’s session brought over 40 new education bills with at least 13 new mandates to be implemented in Oklahoma schools. However, two important pieces of legislation that did not pass were SB 1520 (allowing districts to rehire retirees with a $50,000 earnings restriction) and the Joint Resolutions approving and/or disapproving Administrative Rules. The Governor signed all Administrative Rules, allowing the implementation of 26 changes and additions to the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) and resulting in significant burdens on districts. These new policy bills and Administrative Rules will have lasting impact on public schools in Oklahoma.

SB 1125 (2024) designated $2.9 billion for the Financial Support of Public Schools, an increase of $26 million. It also provided supplemental funding for six weeks of maternity leave to school employees ($2.3 million for FY24) in addition to FY25 funding for the maternity leave benefit ($2.5 million).

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■ Graduation Requirements: In 2024, Oklahoma

introduced revised high school graduation requirements through HB 3278 and SB 1302, set to impact students entering eighth grade in the 2025-2026 school year who will graduate in 2030 and beyond. These changes mark a significant shift in educational focus, aiming to prepare students more effectively for postsecondary education and career success by aligning their coursework with individual career pathways. The new graduation unit requirements include 4 units each of English and Math, 3 units of Science, 3 units of History and Citizenship, 6 units of Pathway courses, and 3 units of locally approved course options.

Members of the CCOSA team worked closely with the authors of this bill to further develop and create relevance between our required high school competencies and the opportunities awaiting our students in postsecondary pathways while schools continue to provide rigorous learning experiences.

Other stakeholders who were closely involved in this work include OSSBA Executive Director Dr. Shawn Hime, the Oklahoma State Chamber, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education State Director Brent Haken, and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Dr. Allison Garrett.

■ Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) Changes to Strong

Readers Act (SRA): SB 362 removes the automatic 3rd-grade retention requirement tied to the state 3rdgrade Reading portion of the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) English Language Arts (ELA) exam. It changes the five elements of reading instruction to phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and prohibits schools from using the “three-cueing system” of teaching students to read.

The SRA also changes the timeline for assessments and family notification about reading deficiencies and requires that a school district’s program of reading instruction include a means of providing every family of PreK through 4th-grade students with access to free online evidence-based literacy instruction resources to support the student’s literacy development at home.

OTHER LEGISLATION ■ HB 1425 requires that schools accommodate release

time and course recognition for religious education.

■ HB 3386 regulates intra-district transfers.

■ HB 3523 requires a report from the Oklahoma State

Department of Education (OSDE) on the number of adjunct teachers.

■ SB 1256 removes the required district match for the

Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program.

■ SB 1522 expands the use of Redbud funds to include

all expenditures in the building fund and authorizes schools to use money in their building fund to purchase school buses.

SUMMARY In 2023-2024, CCOSA encouraged its members to continue to share their stories with legislators and other state officials because local stories provide relatable, real-world examples of how policies impact students and their communities. Personalizing issues through these local narratives transforms abstract policy discussions into tangible and emotionally compelling stories. These stories help legislators understand the needs and challenges of their districts, build empathy, and inspire action. By connecting legislation to specific, local stories, CCOSA members can create a stronger, more persuasive case for supporting Oklahoma public school students and making sure they enjoy rich opportunities to learn, grow, and lead fulfilling lives. We know that Oklahoma public schools have many positive stories.

We encourage members to be ready to share all of the positive opportunities happening in our public schools.

Over 90% of parents choose Oklahoma public schools for their children because Oklahoma public schools constitute the best choice for Oklahoma families. Our local community schools are places where students are safe, loved, and challenged. CCOSA is involved in policy at the state level thanks to members and their work in schools!

■ Digital Communication With Students Restricted:

HB 3958 requires schools to include parents or guardians in any digital communication not on a schoolapproved platform between a staff member and an individual student.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATES The CCOSA Executive Committee oversees the PAC and met quarterly throughout 2023-2024.

During the year, the PAC: ■ Reviewed interim study involvement from CCOSA

member and staff experts

■ Supported work on elections, future-forward

priorities, and proactive legislation

■ Opposed legislation that would negatively impact

our students and our schools

■ After many have requested it, CCOSA members continue

to be able to make automatic monthly recurring contributions to the CCOSA PAC as a way to help members spread out donations in a budget-friendly way and give us the opportunity to grow the education PAC to a level that can make a difference as we prepare for the 2025 election cycle. To contribute, click this link.

■ Celebrated successes in legislation

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FEDERAL PROGRAMS CCOSA Consortiums — Networks of Professional Educators CCOSA’s professional learning networks for educators continue to increase in both number of participants and the number of focus groups offered. Federal Programs, Indian Education, and Student Accounting networks continue to meet weekly or monthly, as needed, to share knowledge and best practices related to how CCOSA can support schools as they face new challenges brought by increased accountability at both the state and federal level. At the request of CCOSA members, we have added professional networks for Instructional Coaches, Statewide Homeless Liaisons, and leaders of English Learner programs. These networks have been a tremendous support as districts

navigate increasing burdens of compliance and accountability reporting required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) without the benefit of communication and training on new requirements.

CCOSA’s professional learning networks have focused on understanding the following: eligibility for services in each of the groups tracked through the Oklahoma accountability system, eligibility for state aid weighted funding categories, ways to celebrate students who are members of Oklahoma tribal nations, and quality instruction in classrooms to ensure increased student achievement for all categories of learners.

Professional Learning Networks by the Numbers Individual participants in the collaborative consortium work includes:

244

158

146

138

228

94

Federal Programs Network

English Learner Network

Homeless Liaison Network

Student Accounting Network

Instructional Coaching Network

Indian Education Network

1,007 Number of individuals engaged in a CCOSA Professional Learning Network each month

CCOSA Connects and Federal Programs Boot Camps CCOSA Connects has become a useful communication tool for giving quick updates to members regarding the use of federal funds, the state aid formula, and various reports and data collections required by the OSDE. These targeted “pop-up” trainings for OASA members are based on immediate needs of members to understand policies or reporting requirements. An example of a CCOSA Connects session is “Student Counts Matter,” which teaches school personnel the definitions of who may be eligible for particular streams of funding both through the state aid weighted categories and through federal Title grant funding.

Other CCOSA Connects sessions have supported members in a proactive way by teaching the calculations for Maintenance of Effort for both ESSA and IDEA funds. This approach ensures CCOSA members are ready for reports and calculations before they are released to be completed. The Federal Programs Boot Camps serve the same purpose of giving in-depth understanding of federal requirements that affect funding and compliance as districts work on their grants.

Targeted Learning for the CCOSA Summer Pre-Conference At the CCOSA Summer Leadership Pre-Conference in June 2024, the number of breakout sessions more than doubled, increasing from three sessions in 2021 to a full day of learning with 21 sessions in 2024. Session leaders gave an in-depth look into best practices in each of the six professional learning network areas. The strands covered compliance in Student Accounting, Federal Programs, Instructional Coaching, English Learners, Indian Education, and Homeless Education. Each strand included six sessions of learning that could be mixed and matched with sessions from other strands for participants who cover more than one area for their districts.

The blend of choices within each topic included matters of compliance and federal regulations; however, the highlights of the pre-conference were sessions with Oklahoma school districts sharing their best and most

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successful practices. For example, Colcord Schools’ federal programs director Remington Rogers presented the robust slate of activities in their Indian Education programs and services provided for Native students, while Dr. Jenny Ochwo’s session focused on Broken Arrow Schools’ instructional coaching that specifically targets strategies proven to reach English Learners.

The pre-conference was also a time of celebration and recognition of individuals who had become peer mentors to new directors of district programs. CCOSA was proud to recognize leaders who contributed to the success of Oklahoma school districts spending over $4 billion dollars in federal formula funds and COVID relief funds over the past four years within guidelines given by the state and federal education departments. These critical funds benefited more than 700,000 Oklahoma schoolchildren.

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870 ▲ 878 MEMBERS

508

490

SUPERINTENDENTS

362 ▲ 388

CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF

52

20 34 ZOOM TOUCH BASE MEETINGS

ASSOCIATES

TOTAL ATTENDANCE = 7,393

HIGHLIGHTS ■ OASA officers and AASA representatives attended the annual AASA Advocacy Conference in July 2023 in Washington, D.C., and visited with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation during the conference.

topics as the 2024 legislative session approached. Programming for this conference has stretched to include some professional development on current event topics as well.

■ OASA hosted its first annual Leadership Summit for OASA officers and executive committee members with the purpose of strategic planning for the legislative session, reviewing OASA membership and goals, and hearing from guest speaker Mike Patrick of Milliken & Company on leadership. President Kevin Hime recommended that OASA leaders read The Hero Maker: How Superintendents Can Get Their School Boards to Do the Right Thing by Dr. Todd Whitaker as a book study during the year.

■ OASA, OSSBA, and USSA Legislative Briefings started in February in person for members once again rather than via Zoom.

The in-person meetings contributed to increased discussion and opportunities for members to meet with their legislators while they were in Oklahoma City.

■ OASA weekly Zoom “Touch Base” meetings continued to be a favorite of OASA members as the venue for current topic discussions and updates for members, often exceeding 200 attendees each week.

■ A total of 54 first year superintendents attended the First Year Superintendent’s Academy hosted and trained by OASA and the Oklahoma State Department of Education using professional standards for educational excellence for topics required by state law.

■ District Level Services’ (DLS) districts increased to 151 as the need for more specialized budget information, legal advice, instructional programs, and federal program updates grew.

■ OASA’s Legislative Mid-Winter Conference (two half-day sessions) was once again a success, with high attendance and lots of timely

■ OASA leaders and members attended the AASA Annual Conference in San Diego with Dr. Kirt Hartzler representing Oklahoma as the Superintendent of the Year.

■ OASA leaders attended the AASA Leadership meeting in the early spring of 2024. This meeting has become the best opportunity for the upcoming OASA leadership team to meet and plan for the next year under the direction of the new slate of officers.

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Membership in the Oklahoma Association of Retired School Administrators (OARSA) is open to any person who has retired from school administration or educational service. We value the contributions of these retired school leaders.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Kevin Hime Superintendent Lawton Public Schools

President-Elect Scott Farmer Superintendent Fort Gibson Public Schools

Vice President Dale Spradlin Superintendent Buffalo Public Schools

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS District 1: Tom Schroeder Superintendent Texhoma Public Schools District 2: Scott Cline Superintendent Waynoka Public Schools District 3: Dr. Mike Simpson Superintendent Guthrie Public Schools District 4: Shawn Haskins Superintendent Blackwell Public Schools District 5: Rob Miller Superintendent Bixby Public Schools District 6: Patrick (Pat) Dodson Superintendent Grove Public Schools District 7: Dr. Nick Migliorino Superintendent Norman Public Schools

District 8: Dr. Jeff Taylor Superintendent Pretty Water Public School District 9: Mark Bowlan Superintendent Grove School District 10: Erik Puckett Superintendent Hilldale Public Schools District 11: Ginger Knight Superintendent Woodall Public Schools District 12: Jason Goostree Superintendent Sentinel Public Schools District 13: Chad Hance Superintendent Cache Public Schools District 14: Jerime Parker Superintendent Amber-Pocasset Public Schools

OASA DISTRICT BOUNDARIES District 1 Beaver, Cimarron & Texas Counties District 2 Alfalfa, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods & Woodward Counties District 3 Blaine, Grant, Garfield, Kingfisher & Logan Counties District 4 Kay, Noble, Osage, Pawnee & Payne Counties District 5 Tulsa & Washington Counties District 6 Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa & Rogers Counties District 7 Cleveland & Oklahoma Counties

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District 14 Caddo, Canadian & Grady Counties District 15 Cotton, Jefferson & Stephens Counties District 16 Carter, Garvin, Love, McClain & Murray Counties District 17 Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Johnston, Marshall & Pontotoc Counties District 18 Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore & Pittsburg Counties District 19 Choctaw, McCurtain & Pushmataha Counties District 20 All Career Tech Administrators

Past President Dr. Matt Posey Superintendent Bethel Public Schools

Executive Director Dr. Pam Deering

District 15: Jimmie Dedmon Superintendent Walters Public Schools District 16: Matt Holder Superintendent Sulphur Public Schools District 17: Lee Northcutt Superintendent Caddo Public Schools District 18: Rachel Pugh Superintendent Wister Public Schools District 19: Carla Ellisor Superintendent Broken Bow Public Schools District 20: Tony Hancock Superintendent Caddo Kiowa Technology Center AASA Governing Board Office 1 Dr. Drew Eichelberger Superintendent Piedmont Public Schools

Asst. Executive Director Derald Glover

AASA Governing Board Office 2 Sherry Durkee Superintendent Sand Springs Public Schools At-Large Members Nathan Elliott Secretary Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Education Dr. Cecilia Robinson-Woods Superintendent Millwood Public Schools Advisory Members Dr. Sharon Lease Vice President of Academic Affairs Mid-America Christian University Dr. Kent Shellenberger Assistant Professor Education and Leadership Southern Nazarene University

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YEAR IN REVIEW OASA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE YEAR District 1: Keith Campbell Balko Schools District 2: Kyndra Allen Laverne Schools District 3: Dr. Mike Simpson Guthrie Schools District 4: Rick Rogers Shidler Schools District 5: Dr. Margaret Coates Owasso Schools District 6: Dr. Terry Saul Sequoyah Schools District 7: Dr. Angela Grunewald Edmond Schools District 8: Kelly Spradlin Mannford Schools District 9: Dr. Matt Posey Bethel Schools District 10: Dr. Jarod Mendenhall Muskogee Schools District 11: Terry Heustis Westville Schools District 12: Larry Johnson Burns Flat-Dill City Schools District 13: Nathaniel Meraz Elgin Schools District 14: Charles Bradley Mustang Schools District 15: Dr. Channa Byerly Duncan Schools District 16: Mark Moring Davis Schools District 17: Duane Meredith Durant Schools District 18: Scott Kempenich Poteau Schools District 19: Brandon Frazier Valliant Schools District 20: Julie McCormick Gordon Cooper Technology Center

OASA DISTRICT ASST. SUPERINTENDENTS/CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR District 1: Julie Edenborough Guymon Schools District 2: Jerry Burch Woodward Schools District 3: Dr. Angela Rhoades Enid Schools District 4: Beverly Moore Pawhuska Schools District 5: Kimberly Coody Glenpool Schools District 6: Renae Dozier Grove Schools District 7: Dr. LaShonda Broiles Midwest City-Del City Schools District 8: Johnny Bilby Sapulpa Schools District 9: Angela Willmett Seminole Schools District 10: Lisa Yahola Muskogee Schools District 11: Sharon Ballew Tenkiller Schools District 12: Steven Callen Weatherford Schools District 13: Lynn Cordes Lawton Schools District 14: Jerry Bray Chickasha Schools District 15: Brenda Parker-Tillian Marlow Schools District 16: Bart Watkins Blanchard Schools District 17: Wesley Burnett Kingston Schools District 18: Angel Morrison Heavener Schools District 19: Shirley Potts Holly Creek Schools District 20: Denny Prince Mid-America Technology Center

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ODSS

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MEMBERS

The purpose of ODSS is to promote the awareness and implementation of best practices in special education; to provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to the delivery of services for children with disabilities in the public school setting; to improve communication between special educators with the education community and other stakeholders; and to represent special education in the state of Oklahoma.

HIGHLIGHTS ■ ODSS welcomed 96 new special education directors into the 2034-2024 First-Year Directors Project – the highest number of new directors in the program’s 11 years. ODSS hosted new and early career directors for a one-day boot camp in July and provided in-person and online training for the First-Year group through December.

Experienced directors volunteered to pair with the First-Year directors throughout the school year, providing much-needed support and community.

■ Through TeleSPED, a collaboration with the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO and OSU-Tulsa, ODSS presented a fifth year of special education-related topics and case studies to a statewide virtual audience.

Because cases involving challenging student behavior abound, during the 2023-2024 school year, TeleSPED often focused on explaining how school staff members could find and implement evidence-based behavior interventions to address specific concerns. TeleSPED has proved a great forum for ODSS to pursue its mission of holding statewide

discussions about the delivery of appropriate services for public school children with disabilities and promoting awareness and implementation of best practices.

■ It is well known that Oklahoma school districts have had increasing difficulty finding, supporting, and retaining special education teachers with appropriate certification and Tier II special education paraprofessionals. Hiring and training staff are now year-round responsibilities.

In answer to ODSS’ question about how it could help address members’ most pressing needs, many directors mentioned the amount of time and effort they spend developing and updating appropriate training materials for new staff. President Kim Baxter offered to lead ODSS in developing a Google folder comprised of high-quality materials that she and other experienced members would prepare and vet. The project – intended to provide a robust collection of resources for sharing during school year 20242025 and beyond – continued over the school year.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Kim Baxter McAlester Public Schools

TADSS Leader Julie Geiger Claremore Public Schools

Southwest Representative Nikki Ricks Elgin Public Schools

President-Elect Amy Swartz Ponca City Public Schools

Southeast Leader Mindy Carroll Atoka Public Schools

Past President Rachelle English Stilwell Public Schools

Northeast Representative Michelle Dalton Eufaula Public Schools

Legislative & Policy Liaison Christi Frederick Oklahoma City Public Schools

Northwest Representative Kendra Mitchell Waynoka Public Schools

At-Large Representatives Mandi Berry Texhoma Public Schools Shannon Schwarz Glenpool Public Schools Kody Strader Fairview Public Schools Angie Young Guthrie Public Schools

Metro Leader Scott McCall Putnam City Schools

Southeast Representative Lisa Moore Ardmore Schools

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OAESP

849 ▲ 867 MEMBERS

227 ▼ 153 OMLEA

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OAESP’s mission is to support elementary and middle level principals by providing quality professional development, encouraging advocacy, and networking for the improvement of PreK-8th grade education in Oklahoma.

HIGHLIGHTS ■ OAESP had the highest level of members in OAESP

history with 867 members.

■ Ashley Hoggatt was recognized as the 2024 OAESP

Principal of the Year and the NAESP National Distinguished Principal. She is the principal of D.D. Kirkland Elementary School, Putnam City Public Schools. Margaret Saunders Simpson, Principal of Wilson Elementary Arts Integration School, Oklahoma City Public Schools, was named the 2024 Principal of Excellence. Jera Kiespert, Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, Ponca City Public Schools, was honored as the 2024 James Burnett Principal of Distinction.

■ OAESP held its annual Leadership Conference on

February 28-29, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Oklahoma City. The conference had 172 participants.

Jessica Cabeen provided the opening keynote, and Amber Teamann provided the closing keynote.

■ The New Principals Academy had 81 participants and

grew so much this year we opened another cohort in the Tulsa area. The Oklahoma City Cohort had 49 participants, and the Tulsa cohort had 32 participants.

■ The Principal Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting &

Sustaining School Leaders cohort had 15 participants.

■ The Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute kicked off

its second year with 21 participants. This application-only program for veteran school leaders takes a deep dive into the skills it takes to lead effective schools. OPLI is a seven-day professional development throughout the year.

In addition, two principal coaches meet with participants monthly throughout the year.

■ TeleLEAD, a partnership of CCOSA, the OSU Center for

Health Sciences Project ECHO, and OSU-Tulsa, kicked off on September 6, 2023, for its fourth year. TeleLEAD meets twice a month, with each session focused on a real-life case study in the life of a principal and a short didactic.

The hub team included Dr. Kas Nelson, Vici Public Schools; Traci Newell, Elgin Public Schools; Dr. Eric Fox, Jenks Public Schools; and Blaine Wise, Glenpool Public Schools.

■ NAESP and NASSP jointly hosted the National School

Leaders Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 11-13, 2024. OAESP President Traci Newell, OAESP President-Elect Tara Burnett, NAESP State Representative Andrea Sifers, and OAESP Executive Director Glen Abshere participated in a series of advocacy training sessions and heard from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cordona.

Our final day consisted of meeting with the Oklahoma congressional delegation.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Traci Newell Elgin Public Schools President-Elect Tara Burnett Woodward Public Schools Past President Janalyn Taylor Clinton Public Schools NAESP State Representative/ Federal Relations Officer Andrea Sifers Ft. Gibson Public Schools At-Large Diversity Representative Dayna Hamilton Edmond Public Schools At-Large Higher Education Representative Reggy Yount Southwestern Oklahoma State University OARSA Representatives Sherri Brown Cathey Bugg Executive Director Glen Abshere

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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Southeast Jenny Affentranger Bethel Public Schools Dana McMillin Marietta Public Schools Oklahoma City Area Michele Milner Edmond Public Schools Margaret Saunders Simpson Oklahoma City Public Schools Northwest Tonna Flanagan Fargo-Gage Public Schools Gene Ray Clinton Public Schools Dr. Jennifer Cruz Lawton Public Schools Southwest Amy Estes Hollis Public Schools Terri Hamilton Altus Public Schools Tulsa Area Ryan Glaze Jenks Public Schools Northeast Charla Matthews Grove Public Schools Angela Wade Fairland Public Schools

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OKC AREA SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST

OAESP DISTRICTS BY COUNTY NORTHWEST Alfalfa, Beaver, Blaine, Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Major, Noble, Payne, Texas, Woods, Woodward SOUTHWEST Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Stephens, Tillman, Washita NORTHEAST Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee,

Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Rogers, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Washington TULSA AREA Creek, Tulsa SOUTHEAST Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Choctaw, Coal, Garvin, Hughes, Johnston, Love, Marshall, McClain, McCurtain, Murray, Okfuskee, Pittsburg, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Pushmataha, Seminole OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma

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ANNUAL REPORT 2023–2024

927 ▼ 898 MEMBERS

488 ▼ 321 OMLEA

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OASSP’s mission is to support secondary level principals by providing quality professional development, encouraging advocacy, and networking for the improvement of middle and high school education in Oklahoma.

HIGHLIGHTS ■ During the 2023-2024 school year, OASSP served 898 secondary members across Oklahoma, a decrease of 29 members over the previous year. OASSP President Melissa Barlow hosted meetings with principals and represented secondary leaders during CCOSA Executive Committee meetings. Our association held its annual Leadership & Learning Conference February 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond.

Keynote speakers Andrew Marotta and Beth Houf delivered powerful messages on servant leadership while NASSP State Coordinator Dr. Eric Fox brought updates on federal legislative initiatives and national advocacy efforts.

■ OASSP/OMLEA Principals of the Year for 2023-2024 included Joe Ballard, Poteau High School, High School Principal of the Year; Ashley Mackey, Deer Creek High School, Assistant Principal of the Year; and Arlis Henegar, Jay Middle School, Middle Level Principal of the Year.

CCOSA recognized these award-winning principals June 12-14, 2024, at the Summer Leadership Conference held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.

■ In fall 2023, CCOSA’s New Principals Academy opened a second cohort in Tulsa to accommodate administrators in the eastern part of the state. The Oklahoma City cohort hosted 49 participants, while the Tulsa group had 32 attendees. We also offered Principal Coaching and

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Melissa Barlow Yukon High School Yukon Public Schools President-Elect Matt Johnson Shawnee High School Shawnee Public Schools Past President Randy Biggs Frederick High School Frederick Public Schools NASSP State Coordinator Eric Fox Jenks High School Jenks Public Schools Assistant Principal of the Year Ashley Mackey Deer Creek High School Deer Creek Public Schools Middle School Principal of the Year Arlis Henegar Jay Middle School Jay Public Schools High School Principal of the Year Joe Ballard Poteau High School Poteau Public Schools OASSP Executive Director Chris LeGrande

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Mentoring: Supporting & Sustaining School Leaders to 15 veteran education leaders. Moreover, in coordination with OAESP, OASSP participated in TeleLEAD for the fourth consecutive year. TeleLEAD, a partnership of CCOSA, the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO, and OSU-Tulsa, is a virtual platform in which case studies are analyzed by practicing principals and other school leaders.

■ During the 2023-2024 school year, CCOSA offered the second cohort of the Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute. Consisting of 21 experienced school leaders, individuals for this application-only program met seven days throughout the year to take a deep dive into essential skills necessary to lead effective schools. In addition, participants were assigned to one of two principal coaching groups with whom they collaborated monthly in a virtual setting.

■ NASSP & NAESP jointly hosted the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 11-13, 2024. NASSP State Coordinator Dr. Eric Fox, OASSP President Melissa Barlow, and OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director Chris LeGrande represented the Sooner State by participating in a series of advocacy training sessions highlighted by a keynote address from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The final day of the conference concluded with a trip to Capitol Hill to visit with congressional delegates from Oklahoma.

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Region 1: Laurie Brooks Guymon Middle School Guymon Public Schools Region 2: Ron Sunderland Woodward High School Woodward Public Schools Region 3: Robb Mills DeWitt Waller Middle School Enid Public Schools Region 4: Crystal Szymanski Stillwater Junior High School Stillwater Public Schools Region 5A: Blaine Wise Glenpool Middle School Glenpool Public Schools Region 5A: Dr. Eric Fox Jenks High School Jenks Public Schools Region 5B: Crystal Barber Broken Arrow High School Broken Arrow Public Schools Region 6: Pam Chaney Oklahoma Union Public Schools Region 7: Michelle Brumley Chouteau-Mazie Middle School Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools Region 8: Amanda Friesen Elk City High School Elk City Public Schools Region 9: Ryan Schenk Cashion High School Cashion Public Schools

Region 10: Kory Mitchell Mannford Middle School Mannford Public Schools Region 11: Brian Hummingbird Warner High School Warner Public Schools Region 12: Steven Goss Keys High School Keys Public Schools Region 13: Christy Bradley Mustang North Middle School Mustang Public Schools Region 14A: Michelle Grinsteiner Cheyenne Middle School Edmond Public Schools Region 14B: David Chandler Norman Public Schools Region 15: Elizabeth Williams Holdenville High School Holdenville Public Schools Region 16: Joe Ballard Poteau High School Poteau Public Schools Region 17: Jeremy Newton Frederick Middle School Frederick Public Schools Region 18: Kevin Kelly Duncan High School Duncan Public Schools Region 19: Scott Davis Ardmore High School Ardmore Public Schools

Region 20: Terry Painter Latta Middle School Latta Public Schools Region 21: Kevin Robinson Calera High School Calera Public Schools Region 22: Rachael Smith Haworth High School Haworth Public Schools University Consultants Dr. Dawn Pearce University of Central Oklahoma Dr. Stephoni Case Southern Nazarene University State Coordinator for Oklahoma Association of National Honor Society (OANHS) Olivia Bennett Mustang High School Mustang Public Schools Career Technology Consultant Chris Johnson Tulsa Technology Center Lemley Campus

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OASSP REGIONS BY COUNTY Region 1 Beaver, Cimarron, Texas Region 2 Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward Region 3 Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble Region 4 Osage, Pawnee, Payne Region 5A Tulsa Public Schools & rest of Tulsa County except Broken Arrow School District Region 5B Broken Arrow School District & Washington County Region 6 Craig, Nowata, Ottawa Region 7 Delaware, Mayes, Rogers Region 8 Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Roger Mills, Washita Region 9 Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan Region 10 Creek, Lincoln, Okfuskee Region 11 McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner Region 12 Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah Region 13 Caddo, Canadian, Grady, McClain Region 14A Oklahoma County, inclusive of Bethany, Deer Creek, Luther, Edmond, Millwood, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Putnam City & Western Heights Region 14B Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties including Harrah, Jones, Choctaw-Nicoma Park, Lexington, Little Axe, Midwest City-Del City, Moore, Noble & Norman Region 15 Hughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole Region 16 Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, Pittsburg Region 17 Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman Region 18 Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson, Stephens Region 19 Carter, Garvin, Love, Murray Region 20 Atoka, Coal, Pontotoc Region 21 Bryan, Johnston, Marshall Region 22 Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha

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The mission of OMLEA is to improve the educational experience of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens.

HIGHLIGHTS ■ OMLEA membership is comprised of OAESP, OASSP, or other

CCOSA members who also elect to participate in the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association. At the conclusion of 20232024, OMLEA membership consisted of 478 school leaders. OMLEA President Jennifer Patterson hosted association meetings and represented middle-level administrators during CCOSA Executive Committee meetings. For the third year running, OMLEA and OASSP worked together to publish shared legislative goals.

■ The week of November 1-4, 2023, OMLEA President-Elect and

Idabel Middle School Principal Laura Bullock, along with OASSP/ OMLEA Executive Director Chris LeGrande, traveled to National Harbor, Maryland, for the Association for Middle Level Education’s 50th anniversary celebration and conference. At the conference, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, attendees were treated to keynote presentations and breakout sessions from highly acclaimed speakers and authors Jason Reynolds, Phyllis Fagell, Jack Berckemeyer, and Rick Wormeli. Bullock and LeGrande were able to view the breathtaking sights of the D.C. area 180 feet above the Potomac River atop the famed Capital Ferris Wheel.

■ OASSP/OMLEA partnered with the OSU Center for Health

Sciences Project ECHO and OSU-Tulsa for another successful year of TeleLead. Based in a virtual setting, TeleLEAD examines case studies concerning principal practices. Jenks High School Assistant Principal Dr. Eric Fox and Glenpool Middle School Principal Blaine Wise represented middle-level and secondary principals as members of the hub team. TeleLEAD meets the first and third Wednesday of each month and provides opportunities for school leaders to share best practices while tackling issues facing Oklahoma schools.

■ Our association once again teamed with OASSP to host the

Leadership and Learning Conference on February 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond. Keynote speakers Andrew Marotta and Beth Houf delivered inspirational messages, and OMLEA recognized its 2023-2024 Educator of the Year, Robert Newman, Jay Middle School, Jay Public Schools. The conference was well attended, with 222 educators and school leaders participating in the two-day event.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Jennifer Patterson Assistant Principal DeWitt Waller Middle School Enid Public Schools President-Elect Laura Bullock Principal Idabel MS Idabel Public Schools Past President Kate Creekmore Activities/Athletic Director Bixby Public Schools Northeast Region John Potter Assistant Superintendent Pryor Public Schools Oklahoma City Area Traci Kay Principal Alcott Middle School Norman Public Schools

Tulsa Area Blaine Wise Principal Glenpool Middle School Glenpool Public Schools Southeast Region Laura Bullock Principal Idabel Middle School Idabel Public Schools Northwest Region Kurt Myers Principal Etta Dale Junior High School El Reno Public Schools Southwest Region Christy Glasscock Principal Duncan Middle School Duncan Public Schools OMLEA Executive Director Chris LeGrande

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CCOSA 7-YEAR REPORT 2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

2,581 245 2,826

2,685 187 2,872

2,652 206 2,858

2,685 154 2,839

2,912 126 3,038

3,035 200 3,235

3,030 181 3,211

695 781 467 735 162 208 2,581

744 797 605 778 170 196 2,685

718 819 526 800 156 159 2,652

749 811 526 785 180 160 2,685

803 890 632 840 205 174 2,912

870 927 715 849 217 172 3,035

878 898 478 867 233 154 3,030

$375 $375 $292 $282 $260

$385 $385 $297 $287 $265

$405 $385 $315 $300 $265

$405 $385 $315 $300 $265

$405 $385 $315 $300 $265

$405 $385 $315 $300 $265

$425 $390 $320 $305 $270

163 -1 157 15 120 22 1 0 479

150 -0 124 16 121 26 1 3 441

152 19 1 148 16 132 19 1 2 490

127 14 1 123 22 130 22 6 6 451

119 18 2 121 24 130 25 4 8 451

115 14 3 130 24 138 29 -7 460

99 19 3 131 30 146 30 -12 470

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142

151

2 4 $11,558.33

1 14 $11,379

3 6 $11,144.00

5 11 $12,712

2 10 $12,894.67

5 8 $13,964

4 14 $13,801

Conferences Workshops TLE Tulsa Model Training McRel Training TOTAL (includes duplicates)

2,154 1,281 685 83 4,203

2,235 1,829 1,755 134 5,953

2,167 1,072 845 81 4,165

1,326 961 1,561 68 3,916

1,874 1,447 972 214 4,507

2,274 1,511 1,468 150 5,403

2,725 1,711 1,087 148 5,671

CCOSA SUMMER CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

1,078

1,112

1,073

725

1,247

1,422

1,521

MEMBERSHIP Active Associates/Other TOTAL

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS BY ASSOCIATIONS OASA OASSP OMLEA (OAESP + OASSP) OAESP ODSS OARSA TOTAL (OMLEA included in OASSP & OAESP)

MEMBERSHIP DUES OASA Superintendent OASA Central Office OASSP OAESP ODSS

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS NAESP Principal NAESP Assistant Principal NAESP Emeritus NASSP CEC-CASE AASA AASA Small AASA Cabinet AASA Retiree TOTAL

DISTRICT LEVEL SERVICES Number of Districts

MUTUAL BENEVOLENCE PLAN (MBP) CCOSA OKACTE Average Payout Per Person Upon Death

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ATTENDANCE

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2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

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372 – _ 44 216 38 84 – 22 58 834

391 – _ 105 228 39 138 – 25 57 983

244* 158* 146* 230 94** 13** 138 228 0** 73 1,324

REVENUES (% OF TOTAL) Conferences Workshops /Programs/Member Services Partners/Sponsorships /Member Services Memberships Miscellaneous TOTAL

32.50% 27.20% 7.50% 29.90% 2.80% 100.00%

27.78% 33.12% 6.45% 29.49% 3.16% 100.00%

24.64% 29.21% 6.54% 33.32% 6.28% 100.00%

19.70% 28.82% 10.76% 33.48% 7.24% 100.00%

32.66% 28.85% 11.02% 28.61% -1.14% 100.00%

30.15% 32.51% 8.43% 23.72% 5.19% 100.00%

35.54% 30.45% 7.66% 20.91% 5.44% 100.00%

EXPENSES (% OF TOTAL) Employee Salaries /Benefits Workshops/Programs Conferences Office Operations /Supplies/Technology Executive Committee Miscellaneous TOTAL

42.70% 26.40% 12.60% 11.50% 4.20% 2.50% 100.00%

43.08% 29.40% 11.89% 8.83% 3.59% 3.22% 100.00%

48.17% 25.44% 8.58% 9.44% 2.59% 5.79% 100.00%

51.72% 26.50% 8.44% 10.31% 0.39% 2.63% 100.00%

42.84% 24.85% 18.08% 9.03% 2.36% 2.84% 100.00%

35.84% 27.87% 19.23% 11.66% 2.65% 2.75% 100.00%

33.75% 28.34% 23.22% 8.41% 2.46% 3.81% 100.00%

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORKS ATTENDANCE Federal Programs & EL Consortium English Learner Consortium Homeless Liaison Consortium Federal Programs Boot Camps Indian Education Consortium Tribal Leader Participants Student Accounting Consortium Instructional Coaches Network State Department of Education Leaders Total Number of Consortium Meetings TOTAL (includes duplicates)

FINANCES

SPONSORS/PARTNERS Prestigious ($20,000) Gold ($10,000) Silver ($5,000; started in 2019) Bronze ($3,000) TOTAL

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72 8

73 8

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*COVID year; actual application number may differ.

Number of districts

* In FY24, the Federal Programs & EL Consortium split into three specialized groups for leaders of Federal Programs, English Learners, and Homeless Liaisons.

The total of the three consortium groups after splitting is 548, compared to 391 the previous year. ** In FY24, leaders from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) stopped partnering with or attending CCOSA consortium meetings. The OSDE’s Office of Indian Education monthly roundtable meetings for Indian Education leaders often conflict with CCOSA consortium meeting times. CCOSA surveyed members of the Indian Education consortium to determine their interest in continuing, which was high. They were asked to re-register. Meeting conflicts have resulted in a decrease in registered participants.

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