The move alarmed teachers and parents of students at OSB, who realized that it could force closure of the state school in the future.

[1] An article by Tim Willert, published by the Oklahoman in November 2015, described concerns about the leadership of the school, particularly those expressed by parents of blind students.

[2] The specific issue apparently is that Cordova expressed dissatisfaction with outcomes for students after they have left high school.

Governor Mary Fallin asked her general counsel, Steve Mullins, to intercede in the dispute, which had generated a large public outcry.

The controversy over school direction resulted in Joe Cordova's rescinding Boone's appointment and submitting his own resignation in early February, 2016.