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

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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.

Kristen Weaver

Kristen Weaver is the weekend morning anchor and reports during the week. She loves telling stories from Oklahomans daily!

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