Thursday night is the first of nine community forums to help shape Tulsa Public Schools’ new five-year plan.
Those who attend will be asked to consider the district’s previous five-year plans as well as its future needs. Everything is on the table, from facilities to teacher recruitment.
Superintendent Deborah Gist recently asked for Vision funding for teacher housing. She said the idea has come up at every district event so far.
"Because I think Tulsans really understand that Oklahoma has a lot of work to do to keep our great teachers, to support them, and also to recruit and place new folks into our schools," Gist said.
Figuring out ways to help every student succeed is another issue to look at.
"For students who are struggling and they're falling behind, we need to meet them where they are and get them up to speed quickly," Gist said. "But for students who are ready for additional challenges, we absolutely should be making sure they have those."
Parents, students and citizens are welcome to attend. Tomorrow’s forum is at East Central High, 12150 E 11th St. All forums start at 6 p.m.
The other forum dates and locations:
- Sept. 15 at McLain High School, 4929 N Peoria Ave.
- Sept. 22 at Webster High School, 1919 W 40th St.
- Sept. 29 at Central High School, 3101 W Edison St.
- Oct. 6 at Memorial High School, 5840 S Hudson Ave.
- Oct. 13 at Will Rogers College High, 3909 E Fifth Place
- Oct. 20 at Edison Preparatory School, 2906 E 41st St.
- Oct. 27 at Hale High School, 6960 E 21st St.
- Nov. 3 at Booker T. Washington High, 1514 E Zion St.
TPS also has a page on its website dedicated to the new five-year plan.
