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Facilities staff reported that classrooms, doorways and interior finish work are nearly complete and that ramps poured this week will provide direct egress to a fire-safety exit at the end of the hall. Staff said drywall, painting and ceiling grid are finished in major areas and that the project team expects most work to be completed before the board’s next meeting.

Why it matters: The update confirms that the new Cotterell Elementary will meet life-safety accessibility requirements in time for staff and public walkthroughs, and the district scheduled a ceremonial ribbon-cutting that will allow community members to tour both the old and new buildings.

Details from the update

- Ribbon-cutting and walkthrough: Staff announced a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on the Thursday before the move-in (staff later clarified the date as April 10). The old building will be open for a last public walkthrough beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by public tours of the new building; staff said tours of the new building will not begin until after the ceremony concludes.

- Accessibility and life-safety work: Staff reported ramps poured to provide accessible egress to new classroom doors at the end of the hall, and said they had worked through multiple contingency plans to meet fire-code egress depending on construction sequencing.

- Move logistics: Staff said teachers will be assisted with moving into the new school on the Friday before the official move; contractors were observed working on brick and exterior work on weekends as needed to meet schedule.

Board and community notes

Superintendent Michael Simpson described the project as “very successful” and thanked construction crews and staff for the effort. Facilities staff and the superintendent encouraged board members and the public to attend the April 10 ribbon-cutting and to see the new building in person.

The board’s construction update did not include revised project cost totals or a final occupancy certificate in the public discussion; staff said more work remains but that the building would be life-safety accessible before the district occupies it.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Open Session Month Board Meeting March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members heard a construction update on the new Cotterell Elementary building, were told the site will meet life-safety accessibility requirements before the move, and were invited to a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and public walkthrough before the official move-in.","taxTitle","GUTHRIE, School Districts, Oklahoma","taxId",46603,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6642522,"Guthrie school board approves $6.15 million bond sale, renews contracts and affirms superintendent decision in student appeal",83,1051000,1134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2541166-e7af4302312f21d7255784febc607981&start=1051&end=1134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2541166-e7af4302312f21d7255784febc607981/thumbnail_1051000.jpg","/articles/6642522/GUTHRIE/School-Districts/Oklahoma/Guthrie-school-board-approves-615-million-bond-sale-renews-contracts-and-affirms-superintendent-decision-in-student-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642522-12467b19bcaaed09d0c467500af699c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776657150&Signature=lQ~Oq56z4Jud2iKfKGoyWmCkbjGRcH0E3DPoWLbZ-ILN~6Ot0MyN1EEslfkXkS25iRPKSlC2q0mHHNb8OJZ0nzL09mkO6SE7bG8VIGlb~-Isdir0ghDdw08BD~EXqxUN6HvZH1KDIRM5sHEpG68e2vdlNdARcbQoUxvniVVXhWstCMiZ74reCerkA351DOzcBsUVSdYGDapca8G6rnapjxz5NrUseRwUpLpdZr~vgePOlzE3a4bGh5Rx2GNc13ubE7y~LtJqfPI4RpP5nj6rf-OVXZ3iirC17fFWORM-7YJngni0HC3nFS9c5WYQXSXcqwfKbTkthvSHDXbL50A2Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education on March 10 voted to award $6,150,000 in general obligation building bonds to TD Securities, approved multiple contracts and personnel items, and affirmed the superintendent’s decision in a confidential student appeal after an executive session.

The board’s business session opened with a unanimous (7-0) roll call approval to award the district’s general obligation building bonds, series 2025A, to TD Securities. The board packet said the bonds total $6,150,000 with two maturities that include a 2027 maturity; a presenter reported TD Securities’ winning true interest cost at 3.012443 percent and noted that S&P had affirmed the district’s A+ rating.

Why it matters: The bond sale lowers the district’s near-term borrowing costs compared with the district’s offering document assumptions and will affect next year’s debt-service estimates and property-tax levy calculations.

Votes at a glance

- Award bonds: Motion to award $6,150,000 general obligation building bonds, series 2025A, to TD Securities — Approved, roll call 7-0. Finance presenter (unnamed) reported low bid at 3.012443% and that the issue matures in 2027.

- Bond resolution: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing issuance of $6,150,000 general obligation building bonds, series 2025A, prescribing form, continuing-disclosure certificate and levying an annual tax for payment — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- Student appeal (Executive Session): Motion to affirm the superintendent’s decision regarding “Student A” — Approved, roll call 6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Plagg). The board conducted the matter in executive session under Oklahoma law; only the board discussed the matter in executive session and no votes were taken during that session.

- Auditor contract renewal: Motion to approve a contract with S and B CPAs Associates PLLC for auditing services for fiscal years 2024–25 and 2025–26 — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- FMX contract renewal: Motion to renew the FMX contract for 2025–26 (year 4) — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- Imagine Learning contract: Motion to approve a contract with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity product referenced in packet) for school year 2025–26 — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- K–6 remedial summer school program: Motion to approve the annual K–6 remedial summer school program for planning and staff hiring — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- District policy F5 transfers (Exhibit A): Motion to ratify quarterly transfers under district policy F5, Exhibit A — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- Extra duty assignments for 2024–25: Motion to approve the listed extra duty assignments — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- Adjunct teacher classification: Motion to approve Chase Plagens as an adjunct physical science teacher at Guthrie High School — Approved, roll call 7-0.

- Building-level administrator contracts for 2025–26 (salary/assignment unspecified): Motion to approve the listed building-level administrator contracts (without specified salary/assignment) — Approved, roll call 7-0.

Board procedure and confidentiality

The board used executive-session authority under Oklahoma statutes cited in the meeting packet when discussing the student appeal and when discussing personnel, FMLA requests, resignations, separations and administrator contracts; the board returned to open session and recorded that only the listed items were discussed in executive session and that no votes were taken during those sessions.

Meeting context and next steps

Board members completed routine consent and personnel business and approved the financial and operational contracts that allow the district to continue auditing, facilities management and digital-learning services into the 2025–26 school year. Officials said the district will incorporate the bond sale results into next year’s budget and debt-service planning.

The board adjourned after approving the remaining personnel and administrative items on the agenda.","At its March 10 meeting the Guthrie Public Schools board awarded $6,150,000 in general obligation building bonds to TD Securities, approved multiple vendor and personnel actions and voted to affirm the superintendent’s decision in a confidential student appeal.","actionData","errors"]

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Cotterell Elementary near move-in as Guthrie board previews ribbon-cutting and accessibility work

Guthrie school board approves $6.15 million bond sale, renews contracts and affirms superintendent decision in student appeal