Tulsa Public Schools begins a series of public forums to answer questions about next month’s bond vote.
The first forum is tonight at Edison Preparatory, 2906 E 41st St. It starts at 6:30.
"It's a $415 million bond with a focus on capital improvement projects, also looking at doing a centralized STEM center, doing one-to-one computers to students ... and also looking at adding a large number of storm shelters," said district spokesman Chris Payne.
Payne said the series of public forums won’t lead to changes in the proposal, however.
"It's basically a Q-and-A about what's already been determined," Payne said. "We had gone out and solicited public feedback earlier, and also it's important to note that we have a citizens bond development committee that has been working since April of [last] year on structuring what the elements are in the bond."
A total of nine forums will be held throughout the district.
- Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m., Edison Preparatory School, 2906 E 41st St.
- Feb. 17, 6 p.m., ECDC Porter, 1740 W 41st St.
- Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m., McLain High School, 4929 N Peoria Ave.
- Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Central High School, 3101 W Edison St.
- Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Rogers College High School, 3909 E 5th Place
- Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Hale High School, 6960 E 21st St.
- Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m., Booker T. Washington High School, 1514 E Zion St.
- Feb. 24, 7 p.m., East Central High School, 12150 E 11th St.
- Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m., Key Elementary, 5702 S Irvington Ave.
The district will send out reminders through social media.
