Free public forum about the $609 million TPS bond package

The Tulsa Press Club and Tulsa Flyer Present:

A free public forum about the Tulsa Public Schools bond package on the ballot April 7

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Ebony Johnson will be on stage Tuesday, March 10, answering questions from local journalists about the $609 million bond package that is on the ballot April 7.

The five-year bond package includes:

• $200.9 million for instructional materials, fine arts and athletics
• $276 million for building improvements and safety upgrades
• $104.7 million for technology needs
• $27.2 million for transportation

If approved, the proposal would not increase taxes.

The free event is Tuesday, March 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the home of the Tulsa Flyer newsroom, 101 Archer building in downtown Tulsa, 101 E. Archer St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Seating is on the first floor and second floor mezzanine.

Also on the ballot on April 7 is the election of the TPS District 4 and 7 school board members. Those candidates have been invited to set up in the lobby of the event before the forum starts to meet the public.

Read the descriptions of the bond package as they will appear on the ballot and learn more at tinyurl.com/tps2026bond.

March 13 is the last day to register to vote in the April 7 election.

The Tulsa Press Club is a nonprofit focused on building an engaged community through the pursuit and support of ethical journalism. Learn more at tulsapressclub.org. The Tulsa Flyer is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing community-based journalism that informs and empowers Tulsans to shape our city for the better. Learn more at tulsaflyer.org.

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