Chickasha board authorizes $2.445 million bond sale, approves contracts and lease renewals

The Chickasha Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize the sale of $2,445,000 in general obligation combined‑purpose bonds, federally taxable series 2026, and approved a slate of routine contracts and procurements.

The board adopted a resolution that fixes the sale schedule and maturity structure for the bond sale. The Superintendent said the proceeds will fund building and equipment improvements and transportation‑related items tied to the district’s August 2022 bond election. Bids are due at 9:30 a.m. on June 8; board members were told the district will present a summary of bids at the 6 p.m. meeting that same day. The Superintendent summarized the terms: “This action authorizes the sale of the district’s $2,445,000 combined purpose bonds … part of the federally taxable series 2026,” and noted the instruments are scheduled to pay principal in a single installment on July 1, 2028.

The board also approved the district’s negotiation teams to handle talks with three unions, naming the Superintendent and two staff members to represent the district for broad negotiations, a separate representative for CASE (support employees) and a representative for coaching and activities. A motion to approve the teams passed on unanimous roll call.

Separately, members approved a six‑month communications contract with August Resolve, structured across two fiscal years at $2,500 per month, and voted to renew lease‑purchase agreements for FY27 that cover items including security cameras and larger long‑term leases tied to previous bond financing. The board adopted a revision to board policy BF to formalize language about after‑school care and include the early learning center, noting staff will bring related agreements (including with USAO) back to the board for further action.

The consent agenda passed with item 12I pulled for separate action; the board later approved an addendum to the BLX Group LLC contract for the 2627 school year. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to go into executive session to consider personnel matters under Oklahoma law.

Votes at a glance
• Resolution authorizing sale of general obligation combined‑purpose bonds (Series 2026): motion carried; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.
• District negotiation teams: approved; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.
• August Resolve marketing/communications contract (6 months, $2,500/month): approved; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.
• Renewal of FY27 lease‑purchase agreements: approved; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.
• Revised board policy BF (direct services/early learning center): approved; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.
• BLX Group LLC addendum (item 12I): approved as an addendum; roll call unanimous 'Yes'.

The board voted to move into executive session on personnel and superintendent evaluation matters; no formal personnel actions were announced before adjournment.