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Board Members

About Your School Board

The Oologah-Talala Board of Education is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student has the opportunity to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong success in a safe and supportive setting. As the governing body of the district, the Board serves as a bridge between the community and the schools, ensuring that the district’s policies, programs, and priorities reflect the values and expectations of the people we serve.

Board Responsibilities

The Oologah-Talala Board of Education fulfills a wide range of responsibilities essential to the effective operation of the school district, including:

Policy Development

Crafting and adopting policies that promote equity, uphold educational excellence, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Budget Oversight

Reviewing and approving the annual district budget to ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently, responsibly, and in ways that directly support student learning, safety, and well-being.

Superintendent Supervision

Appointing, supporting, and evaluating the Superintendent to ensure strong leadership, effective management, and progress toward the district’s strategic goals.

Curriculum & Instruction

Reviewing and approving academic programs, instructional materials, and curriculum updates that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship.

Facilities Management

Overseeing the maintenance, improvement, and expansion of district facilities to provide safe, modern, and welcoming environments for teaching and learning.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships with parents, educators, local organizations, and community members to strengthen public trust, encourage collaboration, and celebrate the success of our students and schools.

Meet Your Board Members

Brent Kellogg, President, District 1

Term Expires 2026 Brent is the Senior Pastor at HillSpring Church. He and his wife Jeri have two children, Landon and Kalei. He holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Oklahoma State University and spent 10 years in Christian radio from Tulsa to Baton Rouge. Brent joined HillSpring in 2003 as Youth and Young Adults Pastor and became Senior Pastor in 2007. He enjoys movies with his wife, family time, sports broadcasting, fishing, singing country music, and traveling.

Lyle Blakley, Vice President, District 3

Term Expires 2028

Wes Jordan, Clerk, District 5

Term Expires 2030

Lauren Stauffer, Deputy Clerk, District 4

Term Expires 2029 Lauren Stauffer is a first-year Board Member at Oologah-Talala Public Schools. She’s married to J.D. Stauffer, a State Game Warden, and they have two sons. A Preston High graduate, she played college sports and earned degrees from Connors State and Rogers State. A legal professional, she’s active in Oologah First Baptist. Lauren enjoys sports, reading, quilting, and family time, and is a strong advocate for children and public education.

Joe Koster, Member, District 2

Term Expires 2027 Joe Koster is a Board Member at Oologah-Talala Public Schools. He and his wife Yve have five children: Koty, Jake, Gavyn, Faith, and Michael. A Claremore High graduate, Joe holds an associate degree in electronics from Rogers State University. He works as a contract plumber for American Airlines. Joe enjoys motorcycles, camping, building things, and traveling—especially to beaches and Italy. His favorite food is spaghetti, and he loved math and recess in school.

Agendas, Videos & Policies

BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

Topics and items to be discussed and acted upon during OTPS board meetings.

BOARD MEETING VIDEOS

The official video recording of the proceedings and decisions made during OTPS board meetings.

OTPS POLICIES

Guidelines and rules governing the operation of Oologah-Talala Public Schools.

Public Participation

 

Public Participation Request Form

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Oologah-Talala Board of Education recognizes the value of public input and provides an opportunity for members of the community to address the Board during regularly scheduled meetings, subject to the following procedures and guidelines.
 

1. Request to Address the Board
 

  • Individuals wishing to address the Board must submit a written request to the Superintendent’s office no later than three (3) school days prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting.
  • The request must include the speaker’s name, contact information, and the topic to be addressed.
  • The Superintendent and School Board President will review and approve requests in accordance with Board policy and applicable laws.

 

2. Presentation Guidelines
 

  • Individual Presentations: Limited to five (5) minutes.
  • Group Presentations: A group of three (3) or more individuals must designate a single spokesperson. The group presentation will be limited to ten (10) minutes.
  • The Board President may grant additional time for an individual or group presentation if deemed in the best interest of the Board’s deliberations.
  • The Board of Education will not engage in discussion, respond to questions, or provide comments during public presentations.

 

3. Restrictions
 

  • No individual or group shall address the Board or its employees concerning specific personnel or personnel-related issues.
  • Presentations must be respectful and comply with all applicable laws and Board meeting decorum rules.

 

4. Board Discretion
 

  • The Board President reserves the right to limit, interrupt, or terminate any presentation that violates these guidelines or disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting.

 

 

Public Participation Request Form

MEETING SCHEDULE

  • January 12, 2026
  • February 9, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
  • April 13, 2026
  • May 11, 2026
  • June 8, 2026
  • June 26, 2026
  • July 13, 2026
  • August 3, 2026
  • September 14, 2026
  • October 12, 2026
  • November 9, 2026
  • December 14, 2026

OTPS District Map

District Population
1 1,894
2 2,005
3 1,982
4 1,898
5 1,892

 

The difference between the least-populated ward and the most-populated ward is 5.64%, which meets the requirements of O.S. 70 Section 5-107 A(B).

 

Map of Oologah-Talala School District Voting Precints