Miami School Board Took No Action on Principal
The board met Monday to discuss the employment status of a principal facing a misdemeanor criminal charge.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Administration
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The Miami School Board held an executive session Monday to discuss the status of principal Pam Bevis, who was recently removed from her position. The board ultimately took no action regarding her employment.
Why it matters
The meeting followed the initiation of an investigation by the Oklahoma State Department of Education into the educator, who is currently facing a misdemeanor charge of outraging public decency.
Pam Bevis is a 63-year-old educator with a 40-year teaching career whose certification is set to expire on June 30, 2027. The board deliberated on the matter during a closed-door meeting held on Monday night.
The players
Pam Bevis
She is a 63-year-old educator with 40 years of experience who was removed as principal and is facing a misdemeanor charge.
Miami School Board
This local administrative body is responsible for overseeing personnel decisions and school operations in Miami, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Department of Education
This state agency regulates public education standards and has launched an investigation into the matter.
Ottawa County District Court
This is the judicial venue where the misdemeanor charge against Bevis is currently being processed.
The details
Beavis was previously removed as high school and middle school principal and placed on paid administrative leave. Her defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss the outraging public decency charge in Ottawa County District Court earlier this week.
Timeline
The school board met Monday night for an executive session.
Pam Bevis is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 3.
The teaching certificate of Pam Bevis is set to expire June 30, 2027.
Culture Shift
The administrative proceedings follow the Oklahoma State Department of Education District Termination Report protocols, which dictate how districts report personnel changes during active state investigations. This case highlights the tension between local employment decisions and state-level oversight in public education.
The lack of immediate action from the board maintains the status quo for current school operations while the legal case proceeds. Parents and staff should remain aware that the principal remains on paid leave as the legal process continues in the county court system.
The takeaway
Employment matters involving public officials often require lengthy legal processes before final resolutions are reached. Residents can track the progress of the misdemeanor case through upcoming court hearings in November.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KODE 12.
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