Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
An unnamed district staff member told the board that districtwide OSTP scores showed modest year-to-year gains when comparing a consistent test baseline, but middle school results remain below targets. Staff cited cohort improvements in early grades, said curriculum and teacher supports remain a focus and pledged to provide student-count data.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve three-year charter renewals for KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory (grades 6) and KIPP Tulsa University Preparatory (grades 92), authorizing both schools to operate from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education on Monday voted to waive a second reading and approve a revised Policy 2105 that updates how the district will administer medicine to students, including the use of epinephrine auto‑injectors.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
District officials reported a 4.3 percentage‑point increase in students meeting assessment benchmarks for concurrent enrollment, citing expanded ACT/preACT preparation, school boot camps and TCC EDGE programs; officials said gaps remain for multilingual learners, students on IEPs and chronically absent students.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
Chief Financial Officer reported a drop in federal revenue tied to expiring ESSER funds, increased spending on compensation and retention incentives, and an overall $3 million increase to the district fund balance for fiscal year 2025.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education approved a package of budget and policy measures including a sinking fund estimate, a new anti-discriminatory branding policy, imagery revisions for two high schools and emergency policy updates required by state rules.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
The Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education approved a policy banning discriminatory school branding and authorized the superintendent to develop replacement visual imagery for Webster and Central High School, following extensive public comment from Native American students, parents and alumni.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
Superintendent clarified draft policy 2623 would not change school names like Webster Warriors or Central Braves but could restrict offensive mascot imagery; community members and tribal representatives urged careful consultation; board deferred a vote to a future meeting.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
Tulsa Public Schools reported 59.2% of high-school students are on track for a college-and-career readiness diploma — exceeding the May 2025 target — and the board accepted the goal-monitoring report; staff credited counseling, credit recovery and new programs.
Oklahoma / School Districts / TULSA
The board approved revised policy 2620 to align with Senate Bill 139: students must keep personal phones stowed during the school day; district devices (Chromebooks) remain authorized and limited exceptions exist for concurrent-enrollment technology.