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Owasso superintendent highlights student investment election as public debate intensifies
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates urged voters to approve a student investment bond on the eve of the Sept. 9 election; speakers at the board meeting gave contrasting views about the proposed $169 million package and its priorities for safety, facilities and pre-K access.
Owasso Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Coates on Sept. 8 urged the community to vote in a student investment election scheduled for Sept. 9, outlining the district's rationale for a facilities and safety bond.
Coates said the measure would allow the district to “invest in the long term health of our facilities and infrastructure,” naming roofs, HVAC systems, technology and safety upgrades as examples. She described bond funding as distinct from general funds and said it would be used for capital items that support students and the broader community.
Why it matters: The proposal is on the ballot the day after the meeting and would fund multiple projects district leaders say are required to maintain safe, modern learning…
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