Oklahoma Republicans are circulating a letter calling for an impeachment investigation into State Superintendent Ryan Walters.In the letter to House Speaker Charles McCall, which you can read here, state Rep. Mark McBride expressed his concerns about Walters' recent actions."Since Superintendent Walters took office 18 months ago, I have grown increasingly concerned about the budget performance, spending priorities, and transparency surrounding the Department," McBride, the chairman of the Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education, wrote. "Conditions at the Department, the manner in which the Superintendent and the Board of Education have treated members of the Legislature from both parties and from both the House of Representatives and the State Senate has been, to say the least, unprofessional, beneath the dignity of a statewide elected official, and most importantly, contrary to the best interest of the taxpayers and students of the State of Oklahoma."Some of the recent actions McBride lists in the letter include Walters allegedly denying entry to members of McBride's committee into executive sessions of the Board of Education; refusal or significant delays in answering questions from McBride's committee and from state Sen. Adam Pugh; not complying with legislative budgetary directives regarding administering school security funding; failing to turn over information about the expenditure of state funds for travel; failing to fulfill numerous records requests in a timely manner; and defying the Legislature's appropriations authority by refusing to provide required funding for critical asthma inhalers.Walters claims reports that he and the Oklahoma State Department of Education took back funds for school security are untrue and that they are looking into the legality of whether those funds roll over from year to year."To say school funds, school security funds were taken away is a complete lie. No funds were taken away. The question is legally can funds rollover or not," Walters said.This marks the latest time that an impeachment investigation into Walters has been called since he took office less than two years ago. The call for an investigation, however, marks the first by Republicans."If they decide to move forward with that, it would be the most unprecedented move in state history to undermine the will of the Oklahoman voters," Walters responded while on KOCO 5 News at 9 a.m. "We're going to continue to put parents and grandparents in charge of their kids' education. We're going to continue to put Oklahoma on a path to be successful in education. So, I will never back down to moderate Republicans partnering with Democrats to try to overturn the will of the people. We're not going to allow it."The latest call for an investigation comes as Walters faces pressure from Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond over delayed open records requests. Walters also recently made "disparaging comments" about Bixby Public Schools Superintendent Rob Miller following a disagreement over delayed Title I allocations.State Reps. Josh West, Ty Burns and Chris Banning – all Republicans – issued a statement on Monday about Walters calling Miller a "clown" and a "liar" on the social media platform X. "As former military leaders, we know the qualities that define good leadership: Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. Just as important are the lessons on how not to lead," West, Burns and Banning said in a joint statement. "Over the past four years, we've witnessed Ryan Walters' often questionable leadership and tactics. In the past two weeks, he has violated the Open Meetings Act, denied legislators access to executive sessions, deprived districts of rolled-over money meant for school safety and now is putting children's lives at risk by withholding appropriated funds for emergency asthma inhalers."After Walters chose to name-call Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller, a former Marine who faithfully served the Constitution and protected our rights, we decided we couldn't sit back any longer. Though we do not speak for others, we cannot stand by while a respected leader and veteran is insulted and demeaned for simply doing his job. Walters' behavior is unbecoming of any leader, especially the highest-ranking person in the Oklahoma public school system."Our time in the military taught us to listen to those serving on the front lines. That same principle applies here. School superintendents like Miller provide valuable insights into local issues, and yet Walters refuses to listen to those around him or take responsibility for his missteps."As elected officials, paid with taxpayer dollars and entrusted with the future of our state, we must hold ourselves accountable to Oklahomans and have the integrity to admit when we are wrong. We had hoped Walters would eventually grow into his role, but after two years of problematic leadership tactics, our patience is wearing thin." Top Headlines Investigation underway after deadly incident prompts heavy police response in southwest OKC Barack Obama is having a 'Brat' summer with Charli XCX on his summer playlist State Superintendent Ryan Walters, OSDE face pressure over open records delays Washing your fruits and veggies isn't enough anymore. Here's how to kill pesticides Oklahoma no longer has deal with group trying to open nation’s first public religious school