Tulsa teachers, supporters hit the road for education funding

TULSA, Ok — Packed into two buses, some of Tulsa's educators and their supporters trekked to the state's capitol.

Legislators balancing on the deadline of a budget worked overnight, with a committee approving a plan to raise taxes for some oil producers to 4 percent. That action would bring about $95 million every year to the state.

To avoid a special session, legislators must pass a budget by the end of the day; they have a nearly $900 million budget hole to overcome.

Knowing the deadline, the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association met early Tuesday morning with educators and parents. Gathering into buses donated by TPS, they made their way to plead a case for educational funding.

Tulsa Public Schools stands to make about $12 million in cuts from their budget; final decisions come after the state sets their budget.

Some said they also wanted to discuss a pay raise bill expected to go through the capitol this session.