OSDE investigation of Epic Charter Schools reveals major issues; Hofmeister to recommend probationary status

OSDE investigation of Epic reveals flawed attendance data, poor transparency, millions in misallotted public funds Hofmeister will recommend probationary status for school OKLAHOMA CITY (June 21, 2022) – An extensive investigation into Epic Charter Schools by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has uncovered significant problems, including dubious attendance data that may have resulted in $780,000 in improperly obtained state funds and the improper disbursal of more than $8.5 million in bonuses to school administrators. The investigation was prompted by a complaint made against Epic in December 2021 by a former member of Epic’s governing board, Community Strategies Inc. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister said she will recommend in the coming weeks that the State Board of Education place the virtual charter on probation and require it to undergo comprehensive corrective action. Findings in the OSDE report will also be shared with law enforcement to determine if further action is warranted. Read more » by Jamison Faught - June 23, 2022 at 05:56PM

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