The images of tragedy have unfortunately become familiar, but the agony never dulls.
"My heart weeps for these children and families in Nashville," said Tulsa Public Schools Board Member Dr. Jerry Griffin, watching the coverage of the Nashville shooting and wondering if TPS has done everything it can.
"So what I’m asking for is our next school board meeting next week be totally devoted to school security. That we hear from the TPS chief of police. That we be able to question him in executive session to find out exactly what’s going on, and that we become a more prepared school system," he said.
Back in October school administrators presented a report to the board titled "Safe and Healthy Schools."
"We have a number of situations that have occurred across our high schools, in particular this school year, that have been intercepted and tragedy has been prevented," said a school official.
The official stressed the gravity with which each threat is handled.
"I can’t begin to share how many hours are spent on every active shooter online threat that’s made, upwards of 15 hours of time goes into chasing down each of those threats," said the official.
"Do you have concerns about school security as it is right now at TPS?" asked NewsChannel 8's Burt Mummolo.
"I don’t think I have any specific concerns, my concern is I don’t know," said Dr. Griffin.
Griffin says he wants a comprehensive outside evaluation of TPS security measures.
"We need to do the assessment by a nationally accredited association. If it cost $50 million, if it cost $100 million, we need to spend the money. We need to protect our children," he said.
Is TPS doing everything it can?
It's a question Griffin worries could come back to haunt.
"Somebody’s going to look awful stupid, awful stupid, and I think personally responsible if we have an event, heaven forbid. I’ve put them on notice multiple times. Let’s do something and let’s do it now," he said.