Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-6-101.29: Immediate suspension - Compensation and benefits -

Hearing for dismissal.

Whenever the superintendent of a school district has reason to

believe that cause exists for the dismissal of a teacher and is of

the opinion that the immediate suspension of the teacher would be in

the best interests of the children in the district, the

superintendent or the local board of education upon receiving

recommendation for suspension from the superintendent may suspend

the teacher without notice or hearing. However, the suspension

shall not deprive the teacher of any compensation or other benefits

to which otherwise entitled. Within ten (10) days' time after the

suspension becomes effective, the local board of education shall

initiate a hearing for dismissal pursuant to law.

However, in a case involving a criminal charge or indictment,

the suspension may extend until the case for the teacher is finally

adjudicated at trial. The extension shall not include any appeal

process.