Oklahoma State Textbook Committee
Members
Chairpersons
- State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Chairperson
- Kim Ellis, Congressional District 4, Vice-Chairperson
Members
- Olivia Ehle, Congressional District 1
- Katherine Yarbrough, Congressional District 2
- Sonya Covalt, Congressional District 3
- Joniece LeValley, Congressional District 3
- Keely Cox, Congressional District 4
- Kathryn Szallar, Congressional District 5
- Lucianne Copelin, Congressional District 5
- Melissa Pearce, At-Large
- Teresa Gerber, At-Large
- Rebecca Morales, Secretary
Refer to 70 O.S. § 16-101 for more information related to State Textbook Committee membership and qualifications.
Subject Cycle
The Textbook Committee annually prepares a list of available textbooks that meet the academic criteria for Oklahoma's public schools. Due to the time and attention this process requires, the Committee reviews one or more subjects each year.
- Computer Education/Instructional Technology is evaluated every three years.
- All other subjects are on a six-year cycle. 70 O.S. § 16-102; OAR 720: 10-1-2.
Instructional Material Subject Cycle 2023-24 - NEW
Meeting Calendars
- 2023-24 - NEW
- 2022-23 - PLEASE NOTE: The meeting scheduled for Friday, November 18th was rescheduled for Thursday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Agendas
2022-23
March 24, 2022 - Special Meeting (Minutes)
2021-22 - Meeting Calendar
