Just like everyday renters and homeowners, Tulsa-area school districts are feeling the squeeze on utility bills. It comes at an already precarious time for public schools.
“You saw a lot on Facebook just about people’s home and personal bills being crazy,” said Natalie Eneff, chief financial officer at Broken Arrow Public Schools. “Think of that on a scale of 31 sites for a school district.”
The district’s utility bill was around $489,000 in September. In fiscal year 2020, its electric cost was around $1.26 million for the whole district. Last year, it was a little over $3 million, not simply caused by added square footage…