Frequently Asked Questions
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BEFORE- AND AFTER-LEARNING CARE
- WHAT IS BEFORE- AND AFTER- LEARNING CARE?
- WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?
- IS THERE A FEE FOR MY CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
- HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD IN THE PROGRAM?
- HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS A SPOT IN THE PROGRAM?
- ARE CHILDREN SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES?
- IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED?
- IS AN AFTERNOON SNACK PROVIDED?
- WHERE CAN I FIND OTHER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR MY CHILD?
- WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE?
WHAT IS BEFORE- AND AFTER- LEARNING CARE?
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?
IS THERE A FEE FOR MY CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD IN THE PROGRAM?
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS A SPOT IN THE PROGRAM?
ARE CHILDREN SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES?
IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED?
IS AN AFTERNOON SNACK PROVIDED?
WHERE CAN I FIND OTHER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR MY CHILD?
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE?
Bond
Bond Funding
- What are school bonds?
- How can school bond money be used?
- Can bond funds be used for things like teacher salaries or operations?
- Why can’t the district pay for building improvements out of the operating budget?
- What happens to planned bond projects when schools close?
What are school bonds?
How can school bond money be used?
Can bond funds be used for things like teacher salaries or operations?
Why can’t the district pay for building improvements out of the operating budget?
What happens to planned bond projects when schools close?
2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools
- Will the 2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools increase my taxes?
- How was the 2021 bond package developed?
- How will Tulsa Public Schools ensure funds are spent on the projects proposed?
- It takes a “super majority” to pass a school bond in Oklahoma. What is a super majority?
- Why is the 2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools so important for our district?
- Is the 2015 bond complete?
- How will people in our community who don’t have students in school benefit from this bond issue?
- What if my question was not addressed?
Will the 2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools increase my taxes?
How was the 2021 bond package developed?
How will Tulsa Public Schools ensure funds are spent on the projects proposed?
It takes a “super majority” to pass a school bond in Oklahoma. What is a super majority?
Why is the 2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools so important for our district?
Is the 2015 bond complete?
How will people in our community who don’t have students in school benefit from this bond issue?
What if my question was not addressed?
COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Safety Measures
- Will there be a mask mandate for students and staff?
- What safety protocols are in place to keep students safe?
- What happens if there is a COVID-19 case at my child’s school?
- When do I need to keep my child at home?
- How will my child be kept safe on the bus?
- WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT INFECTION?
- WILL Tulsa Public Schools PROVIDE STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT?
- What should I do if I have flu-like symptoms?
- WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Will there be a mask mandate for students and staff?
What safety protocols are in place to keep students safe?
What happens if there is a COVID-19 case at my child’s school?
When do I need to keep my child at home?
How will my child be kept safe on the bus?
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT INFECTION?
WILL Tulsa Public Schools PROVIDE STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT?
What should I do if I have flu-like symptoms?
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Implications of Sickness and Quarantine
- If my child is sick, does she/he need to complete school work? Will they have to do remote learning?
- Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns about safety in our school?
If my child is sick, does she/he need to complete school work? Will they have to do remote learning?
Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns about safety in our school?
Rapid Testing
- HOW WILL THE TESTING WORK?
- What is the COVID-19 rapid test like?
- Why is it COVID-19 rapid testing important?
- How are students and staff selected for COVID-19 rapid testing?
- Are students and staff REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TEST?
- What happens to the test results that Tulsa Public Schools collects? Will my child’s information be shared with anyone?
- WHO WILL BE TESTING staff?
- WHEN WILL RESULTS BE AVAILABLE for staff? HOW WILL I RECEIVE THEM?
- What happens if I test positive?
- IF I AM EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR BELIEVE THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WORK DAY SHOULD I COME TO WORK TO RECEIVE ON-SITE TESTING?
HOW WILL THE TESTING WORK?
What is the COVID-19 rapid test like?
Why is it COVID-19 rapid testing important?
How are students and staff selected for COVID-19 rapid testing?
Are students and staff REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TEST?
What happens to the test results that Tulsa Public Schools collects? Will my child’s information be shared with anyone?
WHO WILL BE TESTING staff?
WHEN WILL RESULTS BE AVAILABLE for staff? HOW WILL I RECEIVE THEM?
What happens if I test positive?
IF I AM EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR BELIEVE THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WORK DAY SHOULD I COME TO WORK TO RECEIVE ON-SITE TESTING?
Sports and Extracurricular Activities
Miscellaneous
Employment
- WHAT WILL BE DONE TO PROTECT HIGH-RISK STAFF?
- WILL I LOSE MY JOB IF I DO NOT FEEL SAFE TEACHING IN PERSON?
- IF A TEACHER PREFERS TO TEACH ENTIRELY FROM HOME, WILL HE/SHE HAVE AN OPTION TO DO SO?
- WHAT TYPE OF EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR Tulsa Public Schools STAFF?
- WILL SCHOOL SITES HAVE ADDITIONAL NURSING STAFF ON CAMPUS?
- WHAT PROTECTIVE MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE FOR BUS DRIVERS?
WHAT WILL BE DONE TO PROTECT HIGH-RISK STAFF?
WILL I LOSE MY JOB IF I DO NOT FEEL SAFE TEACHING IN PERSON?
IF A TEACHER PREFERS TO TEACH ENTIRELY FROM HOME, WILL HE/SHE HAVE AN OPTION TO DO SO?
WHAT TYPE OF EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR Tulsa Public Schools STAFF?
WILL SCHOOL SITES HAVE ADDITIONAL NURSING STAFF ON CAMPUS?
WHAT PROTECTIVE MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE FOR BUS DRIVERS?
Early Childhood Parent Council
- What are the requirements to join the parent council?
- When do the Parent Council meetings start?
- How often are the meetings? How long are the meetings?
- Do I have to attend every meeting?
- How long do I have to be on the council?
- Do we get paid for being on the council?
- I do not have childcare. Can my children attend the meeting?
- The meetings are during dinner time. What if my children or I can’t get dinner before the meeting starts?
- What if I want to join but do not have transportation to get to the meetings?
- Are there translators available at the meetings?
What are the requirements to join the parent council?
When do the Parent Council meetings start?
How often are the meetings? How long are the meetings?
Do I have to attend every meeting?
How long do I have to be on the council?
Do we get paid for being on the council?
I do not have childcare. Can my children attend the meeting?
The meetings are during dinner time. What if my children or I can’t get dinner before the meeting starts?
What if I want to join but do not have transportation to get to the meetings?
Are there translators available at the meetings?
English Learner Parent Advisory Committee
- What is the ELPAC?
- Who can join and participate the ELPAC?
- What does the ELPAC do?
- Why is your participation important?
- Do I have to be fluent in English to participate in ELPAC?
- What kinds of meetings does ELPAC have?
What is the ELPAC?
Who can join and participate the ELPAC?
What does the ELPAC do?
Why is your participation important?
Do I have to be fluent in English to participate in ELPAC?
What kinds of meetings does ELPAC have?
Family Support
- How can I Report a Student or School Safety Concern?
- How can I prepare for Parent/Teacher Conferences?
- How can I volunteer at a school?
- What are FAMILY AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FAIRS?
- What Community Resources and Supports are available?
- Where can I find foster care information?
- What do I do if I have a disagreement with my child's school?
How can I Report a Student or School Safety Concern?
How can I prepare for Parent/Teacher Conferences?
How can I volunteer at a school?
What are FAMILY AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITY FAIRS?
What Community Resources and Supports are available?
Where can I find foster care information?
What do I do if I have a disagreement with my child's school?
Indian Education
- How does a student become eligible for services through the Tulsa Public Schools’ Indian Education program?
- Can a student be multi-racial and still qualify for the Indian Education program at Tulsa Public Schools?
- What services does the Tulsa Public Schools’ Indian Education department offer?
- Where do I pick up school supplies during the school year?
- How does Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education program receive funding to provide services to students?
How does a student become eligible for services through the Tulsa Public Schools’ Indian Education program?
Can a student be multi-racial and still qualify for the Indian Education program at Tulsa Public Schools?
What services does the Tulsa Public Schools’ Indian Education department offer?
Where do I pick up school supplies during the school year?
How does Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education program receive funding to provide services to students?
inclement weather
- How does Tulsa Public Schools make decisions about weather closures or delays?
- What happens if an inclement weather event occurs during the school day?
- How can I sign up for text message alerts?
How does Tulsa Public Schools make decisions about weather closures or delays?
What happens if an inclement weather event occurs during the school day?
How can I sign up for text message alerts?
TPS Rides
ICAP
Meal Application
- Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
- Who can get free or reduced-price meals?
- My child's application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one?
- Will my income be verified?
- If I do not qualify now, may I apply later?
- What if I disagree with the school's decision about my application?
- May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?
- Who should I include as members of my household?
- What if my income is not always the same?
- What if my child moves to a different school within the district?
Do I need to fill out an application for each child?
Who can get free or reduced-price meals?
My child's application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one?
Will my income be verified?
If I do not qualify now, may I apply later?
What if I disagree with the school's decision about my application?
May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?
Who should I include as members of my household?
What if my income is not always the same?
What if my child moves to a different school within the district?
If you have any other questions, need help with your application, or would like to check your child's meal status, please call Mary Brians at 918‑833‑8677 or Diana Jones at 918‑833‑8690.
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Immigration
- What impact does undocumented immigration status have on my child’s education?
- Does Tulsa Public Schools ask for a child’s immigration status when he or she enrolls?
- Would the school district ever share our students’ immigration status with the federal immigration officials?
- What does Tulsa Public Schools do to ensure that no student or family is discriminated against or harassed because of their race, ethnicity, religion or national origin?
- What should I do if I feel like I have been the victim of discrimination or harassment?
- What should I do if I want to understand my immigration rights?
- Will there be any immigration enforcement actions on school grounds?
What impact does undocumented immigration status have on my child’s education?
Does Tulsa Public Schools ask for a child’s immigration status when he or she enrolls?
Would the school district ever share our students’ immigration status with the federal immigration officials?
What does Tulsa Public Schools do to ensure that no student or family is discriminated against or harassed because of their race, ethnicity, religion or national origin?
What should I do if I feel like I have been the victim of discrimination or harassment?
What should I do if I want to understand my immigration rights?
Will there be any immigration enforcement actions on school grounds?
Dual Language
- Will learning two languages cause speech or language problems?
- What should I expect when my child learns more than one language?
- How can I help my child find success when learning a new language?
- What is the Dual Language Model?
- What is the breakdown of the immersion model over the years?
Will learning two languages cause speech or language problems?
What should I expect when my child learns more than one language?
How can I help my child find success when learning a new language?
What is the Dual Language Model?
What is the breakdown of the immersion model over the years?
Assessment
Exceptional Student Services
- Which school should my child attend?
- Will my exceptional child receive transportation?
- Do I have to live in a specific school area if my child needs a specialized program?
- WHAT ARE ACCOMMODATIONS?
- WHAT ARE MODIFICATIONS?
- HOW CAN I ACCESS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS?
- What is the EdPlan Parent Portal and how do I get access?
- How do I get involved in Special Olympics?
- How do I get involved with the Exceptional Student Support PTA?
- I have a question that is not answered here.