Tulsa, OK 74114-6131 The topic language submitted by the citizen will be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the attorney for the School District. The official government website for the school board can be found here. Good leaders know when it is time to leave and it is time for her to go, he said, noting that he is prepared to circulate a petition among board members to seek her removal from office if necessary. Speakers will be notified regarding approval or disapproval of their request. A Firehose of Bad Ideas for Public Education, Jesus Christ Superstar Performance Delivers on Its Rock Roots, What You Might Not Know About Safe Sleep for Your Baby, Mental Health Help for Green Country Kids, Three Easy Christmas Crafts to Make (or Not), TulsaKids Wins Big at PMA Conference in Denver, Novelist Ann Patchett Returns to Tulsa for Distinguished Author Events. At the request of two Tulsa School Board members, today I am calling for a special audit of Tulsa Public Schools and the potential The table below separates the district's expenditures into five categories identified by the agency: The table below shows the amount of debt retired, issued, and outstanding in the district for each year. As of 2022, it is the largest school district in Oklahoma, surpassing Oklahoma City Public Schools for the first time since 2013. Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Bill Haisten: A massive event NCAA wrestling in downtown Tulsa, Check out our latest digital-only offer and subscribe now, New AG finds no legal justification for state sponsorship of Catholic online charter school, Religious charter school question likely to be decided in court, former AG says, Tulsa school board has lack of quorum, can't take action on open seat, Wave of poison attacks on schoolgirls across Iran is raising alarms, Bakhmut battle intensifies as Russia bears down on Ukrainian city. I will absolutely not stand for this.. Board Vice President John Croisant watches other board members as they walk out of the Tulsa Public Schools Board meeting while it was still in session Monday night. Board President Stacey Woolley, VP John Croisant and board member Susan Lamkin voted yes on both candidates. Voters can vote for 1 of the candidates on the ballot. Tulsa Public Schools board member Jerry Griffin issued a public call Tuesday morning for the immediate resignation of Superintendent Deborah Gist. The money in question is not public funds, but private donations. All this suggests that the seat in District 2 remains vacant. After 32 years at Tulsa Public Schools and Tulsa Tech in instructional, support and administrative roles, Griffin retired from his previous duties at Tulsa Tech in 2014. Reyescan be reached at [emailprotected] or 918-734-0626. Click on each candidates name to learn more about their priorities and positions. In order for such an election to be called, at least 10% of registered voters across the Tulsa school district would have to sign a petition, which would be subject to verification by the Tulsa County Election Board. Visit Jared Buswells Facebook page or LinkedIn page to learn more. Mr. John Croisant seconded the nomination. There was a proposal to appoint a third candidate, but it was not supported, so it did not go to the vote. WebThe Board President (or Vice President) and the Superintendent will develop an agenda format for adoption by the Board. Her election made it clear that her constituency wants her to speak truth to power to Superintendent Gist for equity and excellence for their children and their schools. Jerry Griffin, a newly elected board member, nominated Ms. Jennettie Marshall for the board vice-president position. Elected to the Board of Education in February of 2015, Mark Griffin is continuing his lifelong dedication to serving Tulsa area students. I am a third-generation graduate of Oklahoma State University, a board member for Oklahoma SPJ and an active member of the Native American Journalists Association. Required fields are marked *. The agenda also called for discussing the possibility of reducing the number of board districts from seven to five. David Charney is involved in several civic organizations in the Tulsa area and currently serves Chairman of the Owasso Economic Click on the links below to learn more about the school district's Deborah Gist is the superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools.

} comment must be made by submitting a completed form for each topic. Department of Natural Resources, USACE to hold public meeting on Lower Osage River Study, KRAMER COLUMN: The Irony of Black History Month 2023 | Opinion, Mayor says soon; TEA says no decision has been made, Obituary of Mary Jean Matteoni The Reno Journal-Gazette and Mason Valley News, Student loan forgiveness may depend on debt forgiveness link to Covid-19, Osage Park to Host Adults-Only After Dark Event, Montroses losses widen in the fourth quarter for the full year | Arkansas Business News, 8 Good Luck Charms and the Stories Behind Them, Dreams Explained: What it Means When You Dream About These 4 Things, 7 21st Century Directors and Why We Love Their Movies, Making it in Music: 7 Under 30 Musicians Success Stories. July 08, 2022 at 9:14 pm CDT TULSA, Okla. Friday morning the two Tulsa School Board members who sent Gov. Our students, families and education activists have voiced opposition to that reality at numerous TPS community meetings and school board meetings. The board is set to meet again Thursday at 1 p.m. I look forward to our board members taking some time to reflect recenter and refocus on the families we serve before we come back together in the meeting Thursday afternoon, Woolley said. NOTE: I sometimes use this blog space to publish letters to the editor or community voices that may be of interest to Tulsa area parents. During the meeting two board members voted no on all agenda items and a third voted no on several items. I am confident we can repair what happened tonight.". Eight people ran against a policy requiring the mention of intelligent design in classrooms, and all of them won. Board member Jennettie Marshall walks out of Tulsa Public Schools Board meeting while it was still in session on Monday night. You can cancel at any time. background-color: #6db24f; During this character assassination session, there was a fear of an overdue power shift and a dawning of a strategic shift in direction for the school board if Ms. Marshall was elected vice-president. But Gist called for unity from the board and people in Tulsa late Monday in her Facebook Live. Gist says she is all for an audit, but pointed out the audit the governor is pushing for is coming out of tax-payer pockets. "The state auditor is coming in. 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WebBoard Members Board members are elected by registered voters of their respective districts for five-year terms and receive no pay for performing their duties. The newly elected president, Mrs. Stacey Woolley, opened the floor for comments. Click on each candidates name to learn more about their priorities and positions. } The item was included at the request of Jerry Griffin, who was absent because he was quarantining due to COVID exposure. Kevin Stitt a letter July 1 requesting a special Roemerman can be reached at (918) 704-2825 or[emailprotected]. he Tulsa Public School District will hold an election for District 1 on April 4, 2023. This is an attack on the board for taking the actions that they saw fit. Board President Stacey Woolley, Vice President John Croisan, and Board Member Susan Lamkin voted for both candidates. } State and local courts | The school board's authority is limited to official meetings. .partytd.Libertarian { Oklahoma City Public Schools, the states second-largest school district, has an eight-member board, with seven districts and a chairperson elected on a city-wide basis. In 2013, Tulsa Public Schools reopened a closed elementary school building as a 7th-grade center to help alleviate unexpected crowding at McLain Junior High School. Further compounding the tension were references during the course of the evening from board members and public speakers to a Facebook post Gist made Sunday afternoon. What she is saying is an attack on this board, Marshall said, speaking over Gist and drawing applause and cheers from one side of the room. The Rev. The mission is to remain in power, and to control the board of education and every aspect of the TPS system in order to preserve the status quo, which is not working for all children. A school board meeting in Tulsa ended with three members walking out and ending a quorum Monday night. What Im mostly disappointed about along those lines is that its just not factually correct and it has been continued to be perpetuated for almost two years now about things that are just not factually correct and its really discouraging.". WebAt Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. Weve heard the message loud and clear from District 2 voters that they want to be represented on the council, and Im ready to call a special meeting every single day if thats what it takes to get there.. Ms. Marshall was elected by her constituency to challenge the status quo and the structural racism within the TPS educational system. An issue in a pending lawsuit, complaint, or investigation filed with an outside agency, wherein the District, employee(s) or the Board is a party; A pending employee complaint filed with the District or an outside agency; A complaint against individual employee(s); An employee disciplinary action including suspension or termination; A pending pupil disciplinary action including suspension or appeal that may reach the Board. The implemented changes sought to "curb over-testing by reducing the frequency of some tests, eliminating one entirely, and by removing the district requirement to implement others." To change this setting: Board members are elected by registered voters of their respective districts for five-year terms and receive no pay for performing their duties. Mr. Croisant, who seconded the nomination of Ms. Marshall to be a candidate, voted no. How is that possible? Biden honors 20 years of the Homeland Security Dept. The chaotic All rights reserved. Video via Gist's Facebook page. The agenda format will provide for the orderly presentation and transaction of business at Board meetings Board members may submit items for consideration for placement on the agenda in writing to the President. Each board member is elected to a four-year term, and the terms of each member are staggered so every year at least one member is up for election. Those items include officially hiring teachers, the districts partnership with non-profit organization Reading Partners and many other items. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Between the three walk-outs and board member Judith Barba Perezs absence, the meeting ended early due to a lack of quorum. You can watch the full meeting here, the incident in question happens towards the 2:49 time mark. WebBoard Officers President Ken Kinnear Vice President Heather McAdams Board Clerk Stacey Roemerman Deputy Board Clerk Joey Reyes Board Secretary Barbara Swinburne - 918-357-6015 The Board Secretary is responsible for assisting Board members and the Superintendent in facilitating all Board of Education and district business. District leaders said they needed to pay close attention to ensure that schools didn't cross the line between full and overcapacity. Keith Ballard was the superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools from 2008 to 2015. So how do you know who your board member is? Public comment will not be permitted at special meetings of the Board of Education unless the meeting is declared to be a public hearing for that purpose. Outside candidates. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Board member Jerry Griffin (right) talks in the back of the room shortly after walking away from his seat on the board as the meeting was still in session Monday night. Dr. Jim Baker manages a dual role in education, both as a long-time and successful marketing education coordinator/instructor for Jenks Public Schools and as the Zone 7 member of the Tulsa Tech Board since 1988. Dr. Griffin gave a glowing statement about why Ms. Marshall was well suited for the vice-president position. The chaotic meetings results throw what is normally routine school district business into jeopardy. The board president then called the meeting to a close, letting Gist finish her statement. Video courtesy/TPS. Both resulted in 3-3 votes, with Dr. Jannetty Marshall, Dr. Jerry Griffin, and ELena Ashley voting against. Hancock is a 1991 graduate of Sand Springs High School and also received a certificate of completion from the plumbing program at Tulsa Tech. 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