Voters Approve $414 Million Bond Package For Tulsa Public Schools

Tulsa County voters approve a package of four bond proposals for Tulsa Public Schools, totaling more than $400 million.

The bond money will be used over the next five years for repairs to school buildings and buses, digital technology in classrooms and other investments in the district.

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The funding for the $414 million bond will come from the Tulsa County property tax and would change nothing for taxpayers. District leaders said the money is an investment in the future of education and thanked voters.

"It just means so much that we have this resounding commitment to move forward in the next five years, to ensure we have safe and accessible school buildings," TPS Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist said.

Some opposed the bond and about 30 people gathered at a school board meeting Monday night to protest the measure, pushing for further accountability from the district.

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The proposed bond would invest money over five years as follows:

1. $166.8 million for Safe Learning Environments
2. $90.7 million for Student and Classroom Technology
3. $17.3 million for Transportation
4. $139.3 million for Quality Learning Materials and Programs

To see the breakdown of the vote, click here.