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Chickasha Schools seek $34 million bond approval


 Chickasha Public Schools Proposed Bond Projects will be up for approval by voters on August 23, 2022 and will include projects all across the system. Following are the various propositions on the ballot.
 Proposition #1 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha Schools Bill Wallace Early Childhood Center to include but not be limited to: painting improvements and playground equipment; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $450,000.
 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Grand Elementary School to include but not be limited to: a new library to also serve as a safe room, security vestibule, road improvements, new visitor/staff parking lot, playground equipment, and replace certain classroom flooring; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $4,655,000.
  Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Lincoln Elementary School to include but not be limited to: a new gym to also serve as a storm shelter, playground equipment, roofing improvements, and a security vestibule; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $7,650,000.
  Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha Middle School to include but not be limited to: roofing improvements, new parking lot for staff/visitors, painting improvements, security vestibule, and certain classroom flooring improvements; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $1,980,000.
  Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha High School to include but not be limited to: roofing improvements, Media Center renovation, Drama classroom renovation, and Family and Consumer Science classroom renovation; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $6,295,000.
  Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha Schools Memorial Stadium to include but not be limited to: grandstand renovations, press box renovations, new track and field turf, painting/sealing improvements, new scoreboard, fencing around the track, sound system improvements, and lighting improvements; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $9,765,000.
 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha Schools Adult Learning Center to include but not be limited to: improvements and renovations to create space for a daycare; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $510,000.
 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Chickasha Schools Administration Building to include but not be limited to: new carpet; or in the alternative acquiring all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $130,000.
 Acquire instructional materials and equipment district-wide as needed and as funds allow; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $500,000.
 Acquire technology equipment and technology related items district-wide as needed and as funds allow; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $1,000,000.
  Acquire school furniture, fixtures, and equipment district-wide as needed and as funds allow; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $1,100,000.
  All remaining bond proceeds will be utilized for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $750,000. Proposition #1 Total $34,785,000
 Proposition #2 Acquire transportation equipment and auxiliary transportation equipment; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion thereof by lease purchase arrangement $1,000,000