OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — Owasso Public Schools has finalized a community-developed plan to provide safer schools and updated facilities.
According to OPS, the plan to expand academics and extra-curricular activities comes to the community without a tax increase.
“We’ve listened to input and made revisions that reflect what matters most to Owasso residents,” said Dr. Margaret Coates, OPS Superintendent. “This new plan asks voters to invest in critical improvements that will bolster our students’ school experience when it comes to safety, academics, athletics, and the arts, including many of the important projects that were proposed earlier this year. We are pleased, through careful planning, that we can accomplish these goals without an increase in tax cost to our community.”
To improve safety features in OPS, the plan would include security cameras, Automatic External Defibrillators, security glass film, elevator upgrades, exterior emergency notification systems, and tornado shelters.
“There is nothing more important than student safety,” said Stephanie Ruttman, Owasso Board of Education President. “We understand that parents, students, and the entire Owasso community expect us to have strong, effective measures in place to protect our students. With this in mind, routinely planned investments for safety improvements help ensure that our students are learning in the safest, most secure environment possible.”
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The plan’s total construction plan is set to be $169,180,000, which is expected to be accomplished without a tax increase.
