Tulsa Public Schools board hears "State of Schools" briefing from superintendent; no action taken

The Board of Education of Independent School District Number One of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, convened a special meeting on Jan. 23, 2026, at 8:10 a.m. in the Nathan Hale High School library. Superintendent Johnson and district staff presented a District Highlights and "State of Schools" briefing to attending legislators and state officials; the board engaged in questions and dialogue but did not adopt motions or votes. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

The presentation outlined district priorities and served as an informational briefing for elected and state officials. Board members present — E'Lena Ashley, John Croisant, Susan Lamkin and Sarah Smith — participated in a question-and-answer exchange with Superintendent Johnson, district staff and visiting legislators and state officials about legislation and issues affecting school districts. Members Stacey Woolley, Kyra Carby and Calvin Moniz were absent.

Meeting notice was served to the Tulsa County Clerk and the agenda and superintendent recommendations were posted in the Charles C. Mason Education Service Center display case on Jan. 21, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. and at tulsaschools.org on Jan. 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., in compliance with Title 25, O.S., § 311 (A)(5) and § 311 (A)(9). The session included opening exercises and a flag salute before the presentation and discussion.

The board did not take formal action or record any votes during the special meeting. No follow-up motions or assignments were listed in the meeting minutes. The meeting concluded at 9:44 a.m.; no subsequent meeting date or next steps were specified in the minutes.