The State Board of Education named a new interim superintendent for Western Heights Public Schools Tuesday.
This is just the first step, following the board’s unanimous vote Monday to takeover decision-making for the district.
Guthrie will function as a liaison between the district and the state as they work to get the district back in compliance.
The probationary process is a rare step that the state Board of Education uses to get schools back in line with what their supposed to be doing.
Western Heights isn't the only district on probation.
Executive director of accreditation Ryan Pieper said Sovereign Community School and Oologah-Talala are also having to make changes to save their schools this year.