Bixby High School announced that principal Mickey Replogle was no longer employed with the district following his arrest over the weekend for allegations of public intoxication at a school fall dance.
Superintendent Rob Miller confirmed Replogle's termination in a statement on September 30, 2024, emphasizing that the district remained committed to addressing the incident. The statement read:
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“Mr. Replogle will no longer be employed by Bixby Schools. However, our commitment to addressing this incident does not end here. The district will continue to actively support the Tulsa Police Department’s ongoing investigation. We encourage anyone with additional information related to this case to share it directly with Officer Shea Duff.”
Bixby Public Schools also noted multiple reports that Replogle allegedly smelled of alcohol and engaged in inappropriate touching of several students. A previous statement from September 29, 2024, by the Superintendent mentioned that Replogle was immediately suspended from all duties considering the seriousness of these allegations.
A Facebook video reportedly captured the principal being escorted out of the Renaissance Hotel, the venue for this year's fall dance. As per a report by Newson6, Emily Blaylock, a parent, emphasized that principals should serve as role models for students, but praised Bixby Public Schools for their prompt response to the situation, noting that the incident had been discussed on social media.
Eden Blaylock, a sophomore at Bixby High School, mentioned that she had interacted with Replogle a few times during her two years at the school, but found the news surprising and unsettling, as he had always seemed like a genuinely nice person.
Assistant Supt. Kendall Still appointed as temporary in-charge of Bixby High School
Rob Miller also announced that he had temporarily assigned Assistant Superintendent Kendall Still to the high school to offer support and stability while a leadership transition plan is developed.
Kendall Still had experience as a principal in several districts and most recently supervised secondary principals. In his statement, Miller wrote:
“Mr. Still has been a principal in multiple districts and was most recently responsible for supervising secondary principals while a district administrator with OKC Public Schools.”
Miller expressed his concern that any child in Bixby Schools might feel unsafe or uncomfortable around any BPS employee, particularly someone in a leadership role. He extended his apologies to those affected by the incident and emphasized the district's commitment to restoring any damaged trust.
To initiate this rebuilding process, the administrative team met with administrators and counselors for grades 9-12 on Sunday. Additionally, the district representatives engaged with teachers and staff in the BHS auditorium.
Acknowledging the range of emotions and trauma that can arise from such incidents, Miller stated that their primary focus would be on supporting both students and staff with the highest level of care.
He noted that additional counselors were available on site, and a scripted statement was distributed to students during 1st and 4th periods. As per reports, Replogle appeared in court on October 1, 2024, where the judge entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf. His next court date is scheduled for November.
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