Community Conversations on Project Schoolhouse a Success

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Local, state and national League positions on education all emphasize the importance of quality public education for all children. It is that goal that led us to organize a series of League-facilitated public forums to discuss the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Project Schoolhouse proposals that would close and/or consolidate a number of Tulsa schools. TPS is facing a serious financial …

Terms of Office For City Councilors on Agenda for May Unit Meetings

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In 1989 the City of Tulsa changed its form of government from electing at-large commissioners to electing a mayor and city council. Under that city charter the nine district councilors served two-year terms. In 2009, the City Council proposed a change to the city charter, passed by voters, which lengthened the terms of city councilors from two years to three-year …

Community Conversations on Project Schoolhouse: Ground Rules

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF METROPOLITAN TULSA COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS – PROJECT SCHOOLHOUSE The goal of the Tulsa League of Women Voters Community Conversations is to give voice to ideas and solutions from parents and the community for our schools, education and, above all, what is best for all our children. GROUND RULES These ground rules will be used to ensure …