Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
District staff reported an uptick in ACT composite scores above the state average and described a set of interventions — expanded ACT training, mock testing, a local academy, transportation support, and weekly attendance tracking — to address rising dropout counts, particularly among sophomores.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
Board approved a professional services agreement with Education c 3 LLC, a Capturing Kids' Hearts training agreement, a TeachTown purchase using state funds, and routine consent and personnel items (hires, transfers, resignations, retirements).
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
Chickasha board discussed a proposed service agreement with Capturing Kids Heart (a two-day staff-training package) priced at $84,550. Members raised concerns about the program's per-visit capacity, evidence and overlap with existing behavioral supports and voted to table the item to the February meeting for more information.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
The Chickasha Public School District board voted to adopt Infinite Campus as the district's student information system, citing better compatibility with state reporting and a more user-friendly parent portal. Implementation will begin immediately with a goal of going live July 1; staff flagged data-migration and training details for contract review.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
At the January meeting the Chickasha board approved coordinator benefits, approved revised policies DD and DE (RIF language), approved the consent agenda, and authorized entry into executive session for personnel matters. The Capturing Kids Heart agreement was tabled to February.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
Trustees were alerted to a steep month-to-month decline in gross production (reported at about $113,000 this month versus a typical figure over $200,000), discussed midterm funding timing and ad valorem receipts, and asked finance staff for a detailed report and contingency planning.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
The Chickasha Public School District board unanimously approved designation for OSAG voting, an internet contract for the Early Learning Center, membership in the Oklahoma Public Schools investment interlocal, an MOU for in-school speech services, and a vision-screening contract. Trustees also flagged a sharp drop in gross production for further monitoring.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
The board approved creating an account for CMS Esports, adopted the consent agenda (minutes, finance, travel, account updates), and approved hires, transfers, and resignations listed on Exhibit A, including student internships paid at $10/hour.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
The Chickasha Public Schools Board accepted a $500,000 Department of Justice grant with $169,165 in district matching funds to add security film to entrances and more cameras to reduce blind spots; the board approved the award by roll-call vote.
Oklahoma / School Districts / CHICKASHA
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation to provide voluntary dental exams and cavity protection for second-grade students at no cost to the district or families; participation requires parental consent.