Business leaders are asking the public to approve a $415 million bond issue for Tulsa Public Schools.
The Tulsa World reports proponents on Sunday launched the "Yes for TPS" bond campaign to rally support for the package's four propositions. They cite a need for renovations, creating an educated workforce and addressing technology deficiencies.
Nearly $240 million would go toward facilities construction and repair. Other expenses include new libraries, school busses and textbooks.
The propositions need 60 percent of the vote to be approved. They will appear as four separate questions on March 3.
The school district's executive director of bond projects says he is worried about voter apathy. He said an unhappy minority could derail the effort.
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