Tax dollars at work for Turner Public Schools – KTEN [Video]

BURNEYVILLE, Okla. (KTEN) — Last December, $1 million was given to Turner Public Schools to make upgrades to school equipment and buildings. One of those changes was brand new playground equipment, and more are on the way.”

Shortly after receiving the funds in December, the school district quickly purchased two new buses and a suburban for school functions.

“We have two new route buses that we use on the routes and on our sports activity trips, academic trips, all those types of things.” Said Superintendent Shari Pillow.

The first structure to be improved was the school’s playground, with three new structures recently installed.

“Our elementary playground equipment got completed last week, so we’re really excited about that.” Said Pillow. “We have three new pieces on our playground that our kids love to play on.”

“They love climbing up high, and coming down the slide.” Said Turner teacher Heather Hill. Hill …