On February 19th, Michael and Mary discussed USAID’s funding of organizations like Oklahomans for Equality and its impact on Bartlesville regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. They also covered HB1937, a bill seen as a threat to student protection, encouraging public feedback to the Education Oversight Committee to oppose it.
On November 21st, Mary discussed Dr. Aaron Espolt, Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, highlighting his alleged sexual misconduct history at previous schools. She emphasized the absence of “pass the trash laws” in Oklahoma, allowing districts to hire individuals with past allegations. The conversation addressed the troubling circumstances of Espolt’s employment.
On October 16th, a difficult podcast featured Mary from V1SUT Substack, along with guests Justin Cotes and Casey Yochum, who shared their harrowing experiences of abuse by Brent McGee. They recorded McGee’s confession but faced legal barriers due to Oklahoma’s Statute of Limitations. Mary emphasized the need for legislative change to protect child victims and raised awareness about identifying predatory behaviors in schools.
Sherrie Conley’s new non-profit, Broken Trust, aims to address abuse in public education. The organization provides a platform for reporting abuse in schools and educates parents on their rights and the necessary actions to take. Sherrie highlights the responsibility of everyone to report abuse and shares insights on the repercussions for schools found guilty of abuse.
For her regular Wednesday appearance on ROPE Report Live, our V1SUT Vantage blogger, ‘Mary’, Michael and I talked about yet… Continue Reading
Ashley Rolen bravely came forward about her sexual abuse by school coaches, but received little support from the Little Axe school district. Despite her efforts to seek justice, the coaches remain employed. She emphasizes the urgent need for schools to take reports seriously and prioritize the safety of children to prevent further harm.
Friday, May 10th, Jenni and Michael spoke with Representative Sherrie Conley about the passage of her bill HB3958 and what… Continue Reading