During a recent government meeting, significant discussions centered around the successful energy program implemented in partnership with Synergistic and Broken Arrow Public Schools, which has achieved over $6 million in energy reductions over the past eight years. The program, highlighted by the completion of more than 11,000 energy audits, has effectively lowered the Energy Use Index (EUI) across various school buildings, despite rising utility costs—electricity prices have surged by 53%, natural gas by 55%, and water and sewer costs by 34%.

The speaker emphasized that the energy program not only saves money but also contributes positively to the environment, equating the savings to removing nearly 11,000 cars from the road for a year or powering 6,000 homes for the same duration. An upcoming incentive of $61,500 from the electric provider, PSO, is expected to further enhance energy efficiency through upgrades to HVAC controls.

As Broken Arrow Public Schools prepares to transition the energy program in-house, gratitude was expressed for the collaborative efforts that have laid a strong foundation for continued success in energy savings.

In addition to the energy program updates, the meeting covered financial reports, including activity and treasurer's reports, which indicated healthy cash balances and strong revenue collections across major funds. The district's financial outlook remains positive, with expectations for stable collections and expenditures as the fiscal year progresses. The board also approved several consent items, including change orders and encumbrance reports, reflecting ongoing fiscal management efforts.

Overall, the meeting underscored the importance of energy efficiency initiatives and sound financial practices in supporting the educational environment within the district.