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The board voted to grant Aramark one final contract for the 2026-2027 school year, but only on the condition that the district may terminate the deal when in-house operations are ready to go.

TPS officials have repeatedly said the bond package, if passed by voters, would not raise tax rates.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a $4 billion budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 on Thursday. The proposed budget has a few key differences from last year's — consistent with the new state superintendent's priorities.

Aramark replaced TPS’ old supplier of many years. District employees say the transition has not been smooth.

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.