Tulsa Public Schools Proposes $275.9M Bond for Facility Upgrades

New bond would replace expiring 2021 measure without raising property taxes

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:28pm

A vibrant, abstract grid of brightly colored, silkscreen-style illustrations depicting a single, iconic school building object, conceptually representing the district's plan to upgrade its facilities.Tulsa Public Schools' proposed $275.9 million bond aims to modernize aging facilities without raising local taxes.Today in Tulsa

Tulsa Public Schools has unveiled a $275.9 million bond proposal that would fund a range of facility upgrades across the district without raising property tax rates. The new bond would replace the expiring 2021 bond measure, which is set to release its final round of funds later this year.

Why it matters

The proposed bond package represents a significant investment in Tulsa's public school infrastructure, addressing aging buildings and modernizing learning environments. By replacing the previous bond without increasing taxes, the district aims to maintain critical funding for school facilities without further burdening local taxpayers.

The details

The $275.9 million bond proposal includes funding for a variety of facility upgrades, such as renovations, expansions, and technology improvements across Tulsa Public Schools' campuses. The new bond would effectively replace the 2021 bond measure, which is scheduled to release its final round of funds in the coming months.

  • The 2021 bond measure is set to release its final round of funds later this year.
  • Tulsa Public Schools has unveiled the new $275.9 million bond proposal in March 2026.

The players

Tulsa Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is proposing a $275.9 million bond measure to fund facility upgrades across its campuses.

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What’s next

The Tulsa Public Schools bond proposal will now go before voters for approval, with the election date yet to be determined.

The takeaway

By replacing the expiring 2021 bond without raising taxes, Tulsa Public Schools aims to maintain critical funding for school facilities and modernize learning environments without further burdening local taxpayers.