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Treasurer Jennifer (surname not provided in the transcript) summarized key assumptions: a small increase in ad valorem receipts (from about $5,000,000 to roughly $5,100,000), a modest decline projected in gross production revenue and conservative treatment of state and federal sources. She told the board that some receipts—such as a final state aid payment and redbud funds—remain outstanding as of the June snapshot and will be incorporated in the October revision.

The preliminary budget shows an estimated fund balance for FY25 of approximately $2.88 million (the treasurer said she expects that to be at least $3 million by final close), and staff discussed using the relatively stronger building fund (which receives ad valorem without chargeables) to shift certain expenses, for example insurance, off the general fund where appropriate.

Board members asked clarifying questions about ad valorem timing and redbud receipts; staff confirmed that more ad valorem checks were arriving on time this year and that redbud receipts to date were $250,000 with an expected final amount of roughly $450,000–$470,000.

The board voted to approve the preliminary budget as presented; the treasurer reiterated the October revision will reflect final revenue numbers and that she tends to be conservative in June to avoid over-appropriation.

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Gretchen said the school started the year facing a difficult teacher-hiring environment but finished the year with a full roster of teachers and several midyear hires who produced strong student growth. “She came in at Christmas and took a class that had had multiple people in there… and she made significant growth,” the principal said of one midyear hire.

On attendance, the school reported 436 full-academic-year students; 68 were chronically absent, giving a chronic-absence rate of 16 percent and an overall “good attendance” rate of 84.4 percent. The principal said the school had increased focus on medical exemptions for absences and had 10 pending exemption analyses that could change reported attendance rates if approved.

Gretchen described a range of interventions and incentives used to improve attendance, including rewards, tracking sheets and community partnerships. Volunteers and community groups—PTO, Chickasha High School interns, HSI, Rotary and Altrusa—were credited for support with reading programs, math competitions, events and student incentives.

The principal praised the Altrusa donation of heavy-duty summer bridge books, noting materials include laminated pull-out cards and stickers and that the books helped reinforce skills over the summer. “We just can't say thank you enough. We appreciate you very, very much,” she said.

The board and superintendent acknowledged the reports and thanked staff and volunteers. The principal said literacy would be a continued district focus next year, with a district literacy plan and time protected for reading instruction.

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A representative for interested Camino Natural Resources explained the process to the board: the district will post notice, accept sealed or live bids at a public auction on campus and, if the board approves the winning bonus amount, enter a lease with that bidder. The representative described typical commercial lease terms they would propose: a 3 percent royalty, standard general terms, death/assignment clauses, and a two-year shut-in provision. The representative also said the parcel is currently not drilled and that the district is part of a two-mile lateral (two-square-mile unit) that will require outreach to multiple interest owners.

District staff identified the property location as Sections 28 and 33, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, and estimated the district’s surface/mineral interest at roughly 28 acres. The representative said title and pooling could involve many owners—potentially 20 to 30 parties—but counsel and title work would be used to determine exact interests when a pooled lateral is formed.

Board members moved and seconded a motion to authorize solicitation of bids; the motion carried on roll call (recorded votes included “Yes” from Allen, Cliff and others recorded in the meeting minutes). Staff said they will publish the solicitation, allow at least two weeks’ notice, conduct a live auction at district offices, and return lease offers to the board for approval before signing.

No formal lease was executed at the meeting; the vote authorized only solicitation and the process for receiving and presenting bids to the board.","The board authorized staff to solicit bids for an oil-and-gas lease covering approximately 28 acres in Sections 28 and 33, 7 North 7 West; no active wells currently exist on the property and the district would receive a 3% royalty under the described terms.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6209624,"Chickasha schools renew liability insurance through OSIG with $77,000 premium reduction",117,617000,734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734214-3e238ab2c712120f5f3dc15ac4c22cff&start=617&end=734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734214-3e238ab2c712120f5f3dc15ac4c22cff/thumbnail_617000.jpg","/articles/6209624/CHICKASHA/School-Districts/Oklahoma/Chickasha-schools-renew-liability-insurance-through-OSIG-with-77000-premium-reduction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209624-10bbc11732ce5c665ce1bae17f81ebeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988361&Signature=PFKZf~qK0-oeB6FHpzckcqTzmoToYduz7Y5-Fl-35AlmzytYbdPEVvIpc3lnnddWtIbcBxemMiTnYV1RWR6vkuEP3Cvav4klrfhz3syRq4SpLhPCC5Ttc-tEiSYib1J~lI0lgqdYuw2Ols2skTYtACNli-u2QbjM0e5c3zcuNtbNtLuQ0q~sDQm~A~MUvQwYa5m1SWo4vvuBTRx3WRMyZhcZEchWAnfJbTevUTdL50ahT558dHz9skdonojTO1PU-NMg7i8dtf3kFQfAA3672GZlF-gCdITlAoZO9sMpVoM8V4eU2RH42odxng7CHDPW-hfxREad2NNu9VD6jJtAow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education approved renewal of the district’s liability insurance coverage through the Oklahoma School Insurance Group, with district advisors reporting an 8 percent reduction in premium—approximately $77,000—compared with the prior year.

An insurance representative explained the district currently carries a $100,000 deductible for all perils and that the insurer’s offering included limited options to increase the deductible to obtain larger credits. The representative said the district’s buildings were recently reevaluated for schedule values and that building values changed only slightly this year.

The district previously added an additional $4 million of liability coverage beyond the $1 million base; that additional coverage applies per client across general liability, educators’ legal liability (professional/educator legal liability), board liability and auto liability, with a $4 million per-occurrence cap described for the additional coverage.

Board members asked about the district’s claims history and loss ratios. The insurance presenter said the district’s five-year claim count was 55 and that the district’s loss ratio has improved from earlier years (it was noted to have been high previously and has declined as premiums rose). Storm seasons and severe weather drive much of the claims variability, and the presenter confirmed recent investments in roof warranties that cover certain hail and wind damage up to specified thresholds, which reduces insurance claim exposure for those events.

After discussion the board voted to approve the renewal. Staff said required signature documents will be exchanged to bind coverage.

","The board approved renewal of the district’s liability insurance with the Oklahoma School Insurance Group (OSIG), noting an 8% rate reduction equating to about $77,000 and a $100,000 per-occurrence deductible.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6209629,"Board awards $2.205 million taxable GO bonds to UMB Bank, approves issuance resolution",298,269000,567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734214-3e238ab2c712120f5f3dc15ac4c22cff&start=269&end=567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734214-3e238ab2c712120f5f3dc15ac4c22cff/thumbnail_269000.jpg","/articles/6209629/CHICKASHA/School-Districts/Oklahoma/Board-awards-2205-million-taxable-GO-bonds-to-UMB-Bank-approves-issuance-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209629-f3e1c936ade8ec6d7ac154b2c71a922e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988361&Signature=MNz7435W76vWQb-RwiL3bHRpYh6mKvRUGoXE~4NRYFhdTbjYr940kcfg7QTCZwwU~eUl3Osd8CGeupFgeH7GEeD6zqgTg~5FY7v8dX-WN7ak8MsdxE0CDqmP0NNE7k~KZ9mzSMif7w6OM9JuW6CnRPzRm3sV~zAYX3Q7VY1JHBtCNjZjXhhrJ4rkRu1xuiswGZ5DerGqn5n6lHG3qsgTzhQDgslah49yym9yXoFKvyvmGCgocXV~cTOF9vZX~Bhraum~HX1QwK7f4a~YTZ2dzrpGfzCVfhtaFkuomCoD5LiueqFqUXHUIHQRysnwlqIMBZozi~ibtL0Qutsc2JJIwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education for Chickasha Public School District I-001 voted to award the district’s $2,205,000 general obligation combined-purpose bonds, federally taxable series 2025, to UMB Bank of Kansas City and approved a resolution authorizing issuance and related disclosures.

Zach Robinson, identified in the meeting as the successful purchaser representative, told the board the sale drew five bids and that UMB Bank submitted the low bid with a net interest cost translating to an average interest rate of 4.74778 percent. “When we did our projections at the beginning of the year, we used around 5%. So this is a really good outcome,” Robinson said.

The resolution the board approved fixes terms the district could not finalize before the morning sale, including the bond form, registration, the continuing disclosure agreement and language authorizing an annual tax levy to pay principal and interest. The read-aloud resolution text also directed the district’s treasurer and staff to continue the district’s routine financial reporting to the marketplace for outstanding debt.

Board members moved and seconded the motions to award the sale and adopt the resolution. The clerk called roll for each vote; the board recorded unanimous support on the motions called (roll call names recorded in the meeting minutes included Allen, Cliff and others who voted “yes”).

Robinson and district officials said the competitive outcome—five bidders, many regional and in-state investors, and the low rate—reflected the district’s strong credit and calmer market conditions since earlier in the year. Board members thanked Robinson and staff for the work on the sale.

The board’s formal action authorizes (1) awarding the bonds to UMB Bank at the stated rate and (2) issuance of the series under the terms contained in the approved resolution. The district will execute the continuing disclosure agreement and finalize ministerial bond documents consistent with the approved resolution.

No further discussion on the bond item was recorded; staff indicated the standard post-sale paperwork (signatures, binding coverage, investor statements) will follow.

","The Chickasha Public School District awarded its $2,205,000 federally taxable general obligation combined-purpose bonds to UMB Bank at a 4.74778% average rate and approved a resolution authorizing the bonds and related disclosures.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves preliminary FY26 budget assumptions; district treasurer to update in October

Grand Avenue principal reports reading gains, highlights Altrusa book donation and attendance push

Board authorizes solicitation of bids for oil-and-gas lease on district land

Chickasha schools renew liability insurance through OSIG with $77,000 premium reduction

Board awards $2.205 million taxable GO bonds to UMB Bank, approves issuance resolution