TPS adjunct coach arrested for assault after incident ends track meet

I wanted to reach out to you following the suspension of yesterday’s track meet. There is nothing we take more seriously at Tulsa Public Schools than the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and fans. That concern extends to our fellow competitors as well. Toward the conclusion of yesterday’s meet, an altercation caused a significant disruption to the competition. After conferring with our security team and leadership, and out of an abundance of caution, we determined that suspending the meet was the most appropriate action.

The quick response of our Campus Police team and officials on site de-escalated the situation and allowed for a safe and orderly departure from the event. We are grateful for the immediate action of all involved.

Tulsa Public Schools Campus Police department is investigating this incident thoroughly and, per district procedures, cooperating with all relevant local law enforcement agencies.

We value our relationship with all our neighboring districts and look forward to our next opportunity to host your student-athletes, staff, and spectators.

I appreciate your partnership and am available at any time if you have questions or concerns.

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We hold any individual working with or supporting Tulsa students and families to the highest of standards and expect adults to serve as exemplary role models for our young people. The individual in question was not a full-time employee of Tulsa Public Schools, but had been working as an adjunct coach this season up through Thursday, April 17, 2025.

While we are not able to share details in matters covered by employee protections or under active investigation, we are cooperating with authorities’ investigation of the incident. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our young people and team members in all of our actions and decisions as a school district.