Lawmakers Say No Impeachment Talks Surrounding Supt. Walters

Oklahoma Voice: Walters declines to show up for Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting

OKLAHOMA CITY — With state Superintendent Ryan Walters a no-show, the Oklahoma State Board of Education took the unusual step of carrying out its own meeting Wednesday morning.

Lawmakers say no impeachment talks surrounding Supt. Walters

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Superintendent Ryan Walters was a no-show at his agency's board meeting on Wednesday. Despite several issues over the past year surrounding the Department of Education, Republican lawmakers say it's not enough for talks of impeachment. "I think there are plenty of instances that we could bring up that and warrant a discussion of impeachment," said Senator Mark Mann (D-Oklahoma City). The questions surrounding impeachment c…

Oklahoma Board of Education hires controversial attorney amid superintendent's absence

The Oklahoma Board of Education hired Ryan Leonard as its new attorney, despite criticism from the state's attorney general and the absence of State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

With Walters absent, State Board of Education hires attorney Ryan Leonard after forcing special meeting

After threatening to take legal action against Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters if he did not post the legally required Open Meeting Act notice for the Oklahoma State Board of Education to hold a special meeting, members voted today to retain Oklahoma City attorney Ryan Leonard as the board’s new legal counsel — with […] The post With Walters absent, State Board of Education hires attorney Ryan Leonard after forcing special meet…