Tulsa Public Schools Board Votes To Close 4 Schools

The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting to vote on school closings.

Tuesday, January 21st 2020, 11:22 pm

By: Kristen Weaver

The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting and voted to close four elementary schools.

"Right now, words don't describe it. Our kids have fought, and for them to close a school down because they don't know to manage money isn't fair to our kids," said Mary Hooks, a parent of a Wright Elementary School student.

The board voted to close Mark Twain, Jones, Grimes and Wright Elementary.

Several parents and teachers attended the meeting, which comes after TPS announced struggles managing $20 million in budget cuts. Parents said they're frustrated because they feel like the board did not listen to their concerns. Others said the problems boil down to a lack of state funding.

TPS has also recommended a reduction in force that may affect 84 employees. TPS said the board is expected to act on that recommendation in February.

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