TULSA, Okla. — The 2026 bond is the 5th bond issue Tulsa Public Schools has asked for in 36 years.
In 1990, Tulsa voters approved a $7.5 million bond. The Oklahoman reports that it was the district's first successful bond in 21 years.
The money helped replace aging buses across TPS.
Two decades later, in 2010, voters approved a $354 million bond. That bond issue focused on buses, books, and buildings. The money would help improve school sites, equipment, and transportation.
In 2015, Tulsa voters approved a $415 million bond. For accountability, the district posted updates on some completed projects funded by the bond.
The bond provided Chromebooks for every student in the district.
The money helped provide secure entryways at elementary and middle school sites across TPS.
There were several state-of-the-art athletic facilities funded by bond money.
It also helped pay for renovated libraries with more flexibility
In 2021, voters approved TPS’ most recent bond at $414 million. It focused on 4 categories, including safe learning environments, technology, transportation, and quality learning materials and programs.
The district says bond money can be used for capital expenditures, including “the acquisition of land, construction of building projects like classrooms, stadiums, and libraries, as well as remodeling of existing school facilities. Funds can also be used for the purchase of buses, equipment, and materials, including textbooks, computers and networking, musical instruments, science materials, and other teaching resources.”
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