Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

“It’s not a decision we made lightly,” the child nutrition director at Sand Springs Public Schools said. “There was a lot of discussion and a lot of number-crunching." #oklaed

Also, $44 million settlement marks second try to resolve poultry pollution lawsuit; Tulsa Public Schools to drop MAP testing; Councilors to seek Nov. 3 election for proposed hotel/motel tax increase; and, Dunn balances dual roles as deputy, future superintendent in BA.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted 5-0 Thursday to deny an application from Feed the Kids Inc. to continue participating in the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

A new partnership between the Tulsa County Bar Association and Tulsa Boys Home is providing residents with interactive life and legal lessons.

The Muscogee Nation National Council unanimously approved a resolution Saturday morning objecting to the placement and operation of any aluminum smelter facilities within its reservation, including one slated for Inola.

For whom the bell tolls: In order to comply with state instructional time requirements, five more area school districts have adjusted their bell schedules.

The tribe has created a task force to address data sovereignty and the possible environmental impact; cultural resources and cybersecurity. The group has 60 days to report to the National Council.

Tulsa Public Schools’ board of education drafted and approved a resolution Monday directing Superintendent Ebony Johnson and her administration to present additional recommendations by Oct. 19 on how to reduce TPS' $10-$12 million budget shortfall.