Tulsa schools to hold class on Monday after all

Tulsa Public Schools were set to be closed Monday for a teacher rally, but that has changed.

TPS Superintendent Dr. Keith Ballard made plans to use the district’s final snow day to let teachers attend a rally at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. The loss of electricity after Wednesday evening’s storms led to the cancellation of classes Thursday.

Due to that unexpected turn of events, Ballard decided not to close school Monday for the rally.

Instead, a select group of teachers, along with Ballard, will attend the rally.

“I strongly believe TPS students cannot afford to lose another day of instructional time, especially given today’s unexpected closure.  We’ve come up with a plan that will allow a delegation of TPS teachers from each school to attend Monday’s rally, while keeping schools open on Monday.  Principals will work diligently to minimize the impact.” Dr. Ballard said.

Tulsa schools will be in session Friday.