School Board Set To Vote On Tulsa Schools' $415-Million Bond Issue Proposal

TULSA, Oklahoma -

The Tulsa Public School board is scheduled vote on a record bond issue package at their meeting Monday evening. School officials say the $415-million bond issue would allow the district to upgrade almost all of its facilities.

Tulsa Public Schools officials say the east side of town has been growing fast and the district needs to find options to accommodate all the new students associated with that growth.

If the school board says 'yes' Monday and if voters then approve on March 3, 2015, the bond issue would address a number of issues according to the district:

Officials say technology is also a part of the bond issue with about $150 per student set aside for access to computers or tablets.

Tulsa Public Schools SMART START School Bond Issue Information

Tulsa Public Schools says because this bond issue would take the place of retiring bonds it will not raise property taxes for city of Tulsa voters.

Monday's meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the district's Education Service Center at 3027 South New Haven Avenue.

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School Board Set To Vote On Tulsa Schools' $415-Million Bond Issue Proposal