Indian Education - Poteau Public Schools

Welcome to the Indian Education and Johnson-O'Malley Program Page

There will be a meeting on April 7, 2020 at the Bert Corr Administration Office in Poteau.

JOM will begin at 5:00 pm and the Indian Education will follow at 5:30 pm.

2019-2020 District Indian Education and Johnson-O'Malley Meeting Dates:
February 4, 2020
April 7, 2020
September 24, 2020

Indian Education Committee:

Chairperson - Lesley James
Vice-Chairperson - Jennifer Roberts
Secretary - Michelle Taylor
School Member - Christy Cunningham
Student Member - Vivian Howerton

Johnson-O'Malley Committee:

Chairperson - Jennifer Roberts
Vice-Chairperson - Jenny Adams
Secretary - Leslie James
School Member Christy Cunningham
Member - Michelle Taylor

Indian Education & Johnson-O'Malley By-Laws Information

Indian Education By-Laws
Johnson-O'Malley By-Laws

Title VII Program

Title VII is a federally funded program through the Department of Education operating within the Office of Indian Education in Washington, D.C. Funds go directly to local programs to meet academic, social, and cultural needs, as well as college and career planning. All students of Native American descent are eligible to participate whose tribe is recognized by the federal government. Eligibility does not consider income level. Procedures for enrolling your school-age child as a recipient of the program begin with the completion of a Title VII Student Eligibility Certification Form (506), which may be obtained at any Poteau school office. This form must be approved by the federal program office prior to services.

Johnson-O’Malley Program (JOM)

Johnson-O’Malley is a federally funded program through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education in Washington D.C.. Funds provide academic tutoring, counseling, student fieldtrips, and cultural activities. To be eligible for services under JOM, you must submit a copy of your child's Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) Card, or tribal membership card. Eligibility does not consider income level.