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Community members packed a Sept. 21, 2026, Tulsa Public Schools board meeting, where district officials presented a proposal to close or consolidate 17 school sites. — Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer

Schools & Families

A ‘very difficult’ proposal: Tulsa Public Schools spells out its plan to close or consolidate 17 school sites to save $12M

by Anna Colletto September 21, 2026September 29, 2026

The school board will vote on the proposal Oct. 19. The district estimates the closures, if approved, will impact nearly 5,000 students.

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Ebony Johnson listens during an Aug. 4, 2025, board meeting. — Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

Schools & Families

Tulsa Public Schools considering closures and salary freezes as district shares an update on budget woes

by Anna Colletto September 8, 2026September 29, 2026

District leadership has until Oct. 19 to finalize its plan to reduce its deficit. Community sessions start Wednesday.

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