Tulsa Public Schools confirms approximately 50 jobs are on the chopping block as the district faces an anticipated budget shortfall next fiscal year.
Caroline Crouch, a spokeswoman for TPS, shared a statement on behalf of the district late Thursday confirming the potential layoffs of administrative staff — including a portion of a message from Superintendent Ebony Johnson already shared with employees.
Johnson’s message cites a drop in student enrollment and an anticipated budget deficit, which prompted months of reviews — including with a third party — to maximize resources for “student-first needs” and now “the first phase of administrative realignment.”
The district’s statement says these positions are all non-student-facing but went on to thank those employees for serving students and their families.
“While this is a challenging moment, it is critical to align our workforce to the current enrollment counts for the long-term stability and success of our district,” reads the statement.
The potential layoffs, as first reported by Tulsa World, would take effect following the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. The school board must still vote on the cuts.
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