But, accusations, annual audits, and continued scrutiny from both the OSBI and the FBI has failed to uncover any wrong doing in EPIC’s operations. In 2013, then-Governor Mary Fallin, asked the OSBI to investigate EPIC’s operations. While they offer mostly online courses, they also have physical facilities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. EPIC is now ranked as the third largest school system in the state, with students spread across nearly everywhere in Oklahoma. As the EPIC system of education grew, it became a threat to Oklahoma’s education establishment. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Joy Hofmeister, confirmed that EPIC will receive its yearly allocation of state funds.Īfter overcoming resistance by the state, EPIC began offering an education alternative for Oklahoma families in 2011. While the OSBI continues its investigation, the virtual charter school will continue to receive state funding. Perhaps to blunt the further expansion of EPIC, the education establishment leveled allegations that EPIC was embezzling state education funds based on “ghost students” and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) was asked to launch an investigation.ĮPIC’s co-founders dispute the embezzlement claims and say they will be vindicated when the investigation concludes. The mostly online alternative to the traditional government schools, undertook a massive television and radio campaign to attract students for the next school year. This summer there was great attention focused on EPIC Charter Schools in Oklahoma.
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