Today, the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting at the conclusion of which they voted to:
acknowledge that Dr. Aaron Espolt was informed of an Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) investigation for as-yet unknown reasons;
approve placing Dr. Aaron Espolt on administrative leave with pay effective August 26, 2024;
authorize the Center for Education Law (CFEL) to conduct an independent, parallel investigation into the basis for the OSDE investigation; and
appoint Dr. Teresa Wilkerson as interim superintendent.
The Board of Education will reserve further action for such time that it is presented with the findings of one or both investigations.