TPS Addresses Lunch Concerns After Board Meeting

Principal assures students not served spoiled milk or raw meat

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) officials addressed concerns raised at a recent board meeting about the quality of school lunches. Clinton West Principal Roshon Johnson firmly stated that students are not being served spoiled milk, spoiled food, or raw meat.

Why it matters

School lunch programs are a critical part of ensuring students have access to nutritious meals, but concerns about food safety can undermine public trust. TPS is working to be transparent and reassure parents and the community about the quality of the food being served.

The details

At the board meeting, some parents and community members raised concerns about the quality of the food being served in TPS cafeterias. Principal Roshon Johnson directly addressed these concerns, stating unequivocally that students are not being served spoiled or unsafe food items.

  • The concerns were raised at a recent TPS board meeting.

The players

Roshon Johnson

The principal of Clinton West school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tulsa Public Schools (TPS)

The public school district serving the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

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What they’re saying

“I can say 100% for sure that we are not serving spoiled milk. Our students are not eating spoiled food, nor are they eating raw meat.”

— Roshon Johnson, Principal, Clinton West School (spotonoklahoma.com)

The takeaway

TPS is taking proactive steps to address community concerns about school lunch quality and safety, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and ensuring students have access to nutritious meals.