School Board Took No Action on Principal
The Miami, Oklahoma board held an executive session Monday night regarding the employment of Pam Bevis.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Administration
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The Miami School Board in Oklahoma concluded an executive session Monday without taking any action regarding the employment status of principal Pam Bevis. Bevis, a 40-year veteran teacher, remains on paid administrative leave while facing a misdemeanor charge of outraging public decency.
Why it matters
The board met to discuss the potential resignation or employment status of the long-time educator following the charge. The matter remains open as the Oklahoma State Department of Education continues its investigation into the incident.
The 63-year-old educator is a 40-year veteran of the profession. The board's executive session lasted from 6:11 p.m. to before 8:00 p.m. on Monday night.
The players
Pam Bevis
A 63-year-old educator with a 40-year career who faces a misdemeanor charge.
Miami School Board
The local board responsible for the employment decisions of district staff in Miami, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Department of Education
The state entity currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
The details
Bevis was removed from her role as high school and middle school principal following the charge in Ottawa County District Court. The Oklahoma State Department of Education has received a District Termination Report, and the defense has filed a motion to dismiss the pending charge. Bevis is currently on paid administrative leave until further board action.
Timeline
Monday night the board met in executive session.
Nov. 3 is the date Bevis is scheduled to return to court.
June 30, 2027 is when the teaching certificate of Bevis is set to expire.
Beyond the 305
This situation follows the standard investigative process set by the Oklahoma State Department of Education's educator misconduct inquiry protocols for managing personnel facing criminal charges. The school board's decision to maintain paid leave aligns with typical administrative responses during pending local legal actions.
For parents and students in the district, the leadership of the middle and high school remains in flux while the investigation continues. Families should watch for future school board announcements regarding any permanent changes to school administration.
The takeaway
The school board continues to evaluate the employment status of the principal while the legal case proceeds in Ottawa County. Residents should monitor the upcoming court proceedings on Nov. 3 for updates on the criminal case.
What happens next
Pam Bevis is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 3 regarding the misdemeanor charge.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KODE 12.
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