“Everyone’s got their job,” exclaimed Jamie Stika, a special education programs coordinator.
After an emotional 12 hour hearing Friday, the Tulsa Public Schools board unanimously rejected cuts to special education staffing at the district. As the district faces a multi-million dollar budget gap, its leaders now return to the drawing board for staff and cost reductions.
“There should not be reductions to funding for special education in Tulsa Public Schools,” said board member John Croisant. “But the board does request that the superintendent and her team bring a new recommendation for a restructuring of special education services — without cuts to funding.”…