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It was met with opposition from Tulsa’s teachers' union, members of the public and a lawmaker.

The TPS board approved a Waldorf-inspired school on the grounds of the former Park Elementary.

Johnson, the first Black woman to lead the district, was hailed by supporters while members of the school board lashed out at each other.

The school district is still grappling with low attendance and teacher shortages.

Disagreement among the board led to the decision to table whether to begin a national search for a permanent district leader or to cement Dr. Ebony Johnson's role.

Allegations of racist behavior at Tulsa Honor Academy were relayed at the Oct. 2 meeting, causing the board to hit pause on the renewal.

Board member Diamond Marshall moved to postpone the renewal until the next meeting, citing concerns she said students and staff had relayed to her about alleged racist behavior at the school.

On the same day that the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education votes to add legal help for Interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson, federal prosecutors formally charge a disgraced TPS official in an embezzlement scheme.

The board voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution calling on the Oklahoma State Board of Education not to let Tulsa Public Schools falter.

Candidates in the race to represent Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education District 2 introduced themselves and their platforms at a virtual forum…