S&P Global Ratings assigned its'AA+'rating to Jefferson County C-1 School District (Windsor) , Missouri's anticipated $8.38 million series 2026 general obligation (GO) refunding bonds. The outlook is stable. Participation in the Missouri Direct Deposit of State Aid program secures the bonds. Officials intend to use series 2026 GO refunding bond proceeds to refund the series 2022 GO bonds. The rating reflects our assessment of the district's eligibility for, and participation in, the Missouri Direct Deposit of State Aid program. The state credit enhancement rating is one notch below the Missouri issuer credit rating, reflecting: Our view of state aid appropriation risk, which is partially mitigated by strong state support for the program and consistent, well-established state aid funding;
