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Tulsa school board approves consent agenda after questions on vendor backups, cybersecurity and AI line item
Summary
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education approved its consent agenda after members raised questions about encumbrance report vendors, a backup plan for Wonderware support, annual cybersecurity audits, and a Brisk Labs AI purchase that staff said is for a private school, not district use.
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education approved its consent agenda at a regularly scheduled meeting after members pressed staff for details about vendors, data security and an AI line item on the encumbrance report.
Board President Susan Lampkin presided as Vice President Moniz moved to approve the consent agenda and Mr. Croissant seconded the motion. The board approved the consent agenda; the final tally recorded five votes in favor, one no vote and one abstention.
Why it matters: The encumbrance report lists contracts and purchases the district has committed to or is pursuing. Board members said they wanted assurance that vendor failures or bankruptcies would not disrupt district systems and that cybersecurity protections are in place for third-party data centers. Members also sought clarity about an AI purchase listed in the encumbrance report.
During discussion, board member Ms. Ashley asked what backup support the district has if a vendor cannot meet obligations because of bankruptcy. Chief Jennings responded: "So for us, right now, we do have an agreement within Global to provide that support. If in fact, they are unable to provide that support, there are a number of other vendors that do support the Wonderware product. I can provide a list to the board if desired." Jennings said the district can provide the board a list of alternative vendors.
On cybersecurity, Jennings said the district runs tests as part of its annual financial audit and also conducts annual cybersecurity audits to "make sure, like, we are protecting district assets." The district did not provide a schedule beyond the statement that those audits occur annually.
Board member Mr. Chrisant (as recorded in the minutes) addressed an AI-related line on the encumbrance report: "It's my understanding that the only item on the encumbrance report related to AI tools is a Brisk Labs Corporation purchase that's actually being made on behalf of a private school. It's I don't believe it's resources that the district will be using." The board did not adopt any new AI policy or districtwide AI purchase during the meeting; staff characterized the Brisk Labs line as a purchase for a private school, not district use.
Action items recorded in the meeting minutes included approval of the consent agenda and approval of meeting minutes from prior meetings. Vice President Moniz moved to approve the minutes of the June 9 regular meeting and two special meetings; that motion passed unanimously.
The board asked staff to provide the requested vendor backup list and additional documentation on cybersecurity audits in follow-up materials to be distributed to board members.
