On June 8th, Tulsans will vote on a $414 million dollar bond for Tulsa Public Schools.
Greg Shaw, who is on the Citizen Bond Development Committee, said the possible reduction in state funding due to pandemic-related enrollment decreases makes this bond more necessary.
"It enhances why the bond should be passed," said Shaw. "The funding that we get from the state obviously may be impacted. In my opinion, state funding from TPS is obviously not where it should be."
The bond is broken up into four propositions that will be voted on individually. Shaw spoke about Proposition 1 that relates to safe learning environments. Proposition 1 has the biggest cost at $166 million and includes air quality improvements that began with CARES Act funding.
"There was a $51 million investment made into HVAC improvements with the CARES Act. All the HVAC units on the roof will be replaced and building automation systems will be installed, as well. Obviously what that will do is help increase airflow and help mitigate COVID and any other airborne pathogens."
Shaw said the $51 million received from CARES was subtracted from the bond; the remaining cost still in the bond is $3.9 million.
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