This bill amends Section 5-118 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the meetings of school district boards of education. It establishes that regular meetings must occur on the first Monday of each month or on a day set by the board, and mandates that all votes by board members shall be publicly cast and recorded. The bill also clarifies that executive sessions are permitted for specific personnel matters and student expulsions or suspensions, with the requirement that any votes or actions resulting from these sessions must occur in a public meeting. Additionally, it stipulates that the board must notify students and their guardians of their right to an executive session regarding expulsion or suspension discussions.

Furthermore, the bill increases the stipend for board members in larger school districts from $25 to $190 for each meeting attended, with a cap of four meetings per month. This change aims to provide greater financial recognition for the responsibilities undertaken by board members in districts with significant student populations. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.