Tulsa Public Schools

The committee meeting focused on a tour and review of the new Hale Senior High athletic facility and storm shelter. Discussions included the facility's impact on students and the community, its multi-sport utility, and operational details regarding the culinary program. The project manager provided an overview of the construction process and budget management, including the strategic decision to defer cafeteria renovations to focus on the storm shelter completion. Additionally, the committee received a report on the development of the 2026 Bond package, the strategic focus on student achievement, and ongoing preparations for the upcoming bond election, including communication strategies and informational outreach plans.

This document details Interim Goal 3.1 for Tulsa Public Schools, which aims to increase the percentage of students on track for a College and Career Ready (CCR) diploma. The plan focuses on improving on-track rates by implementing proactive strategies, reducing barriers for historically challenged student groups, and strengthening first-time course completion. Key initiatives include expanding academic support programs, enhancing counselor-to-student ratios, securing funding for college and career advisors, and building infrastructure for post-secondary education. The overarching vision is to ensure every student graduates prepared for college and career with a defined post-graduation plan.

This Education Service Plan for Tulsa Public Schools' Gifted Education and Talent Development Department outlines strategies to identify and support gifted students from diverse backgrounds and increase accessibility to services and quality programming. The plan focuses on providing appropriate educational experiences and psycho-social support across intellectual ability, creativity, visual and performing arts, leadership, and specific academic areas. Key program outcomes are structured around learning and development, assessment, curriculum and instruction, learning environments, programming, and professional learning. The overall vision is to ensure gifted learners are prepared to take on future challenges, developing self-awareness, self-advocacy, resilience, and persistence for success in college, career, and life.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the awarding of Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds and Technology Equipment General Obligation Bonds. Key discussions also covered proposed changes to student attendance policy, a proposal for an external audit of the school district, and the failure of a motion to require a forensic audit. The board also received a superintendent's report regarding the implications of the board's votes on various business items.

The 2022-2027 Strategic Plan for Tulsa Public Schools, titled 'Pathways to Opportunity,' is designed to elevate every student to be a designer of their destiny by fostering literacy, empowering through experience, and encouraging community contribution. Key goals include increasing reading proficiency for economically disadvantaged K-5 and 6-8 students to 37% and 36% respectively by May 2027, and raising the percentage of graduates earning post-secondary credits and qualifying credentials to 54% by May 2027.