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CFO Josh Bostick told trustees the current CTE/FFA truck is about 20 years old and no longer suitable for long‑distance transport of animals or program equipment. Staff said the vehicle will support FFA activities and occasional student transport for small groups when appropriate adult supervision is present. Danielle Ferrajoda, the FFA instructor (introduced during the meeting), was identified as the program lead; staff reported the barn currently houses nine animals (including four goats) and the Ag Science program has seven enrolled students. Staff also said 33 students are helping with a special‑needs rodeo later in the week.

The purchase will be charged to the maintenance note. Staff reported the maintenance note’s authorized total is $5 million and the current available balance is about $1.8 million. Trustees discussed ongoing FEMA damage‑repair projects: staff said the district submitted eight projects to FEMA, seven have been approved (obligated) and one was approved earlier that day. FEMA reimburses roughly 75 percent of eligible repair costs; staff said the district’s net share across the projects is approximately $357,000. The district engaged DRS (disaster recovery services) to assist with claims; staff said FEMA will cover DRS costs up to about 5 percent of the total claims.

Board members raised several operational follow‑ups related to the truck purchase: whether the old truck could be sold, whether the new truck would include a tracking device, and where the vehicle would be stored when not in use. Staff proposed storing fleet vehicles with the bus barn/white fleet area and said they would confirm whether a tracking device is included or should be added to the purchase (board discussion suggested a not‑to‑exceed increase to allow adding a tracker if needed).

Trustees also discussed larger capital needs that remain unaddressed: staff said the district’s central‑plant HVAC system is near the end of its useful life and a full replacement was previously estimated at about $7 million; the district has been performing interim repairs after two bond propositions failed. Board members noted transportation challenges: the district has 28 buses, of which staff said 16 are currently operable and the district purchased five buses previously using available funds.

Motion: Approve purchase of an Ag truck from Classic Chevrolet not to exceed $63,055.
Mover: Secretary Cesar Montelongo. Second: Trustee Wilkins.
Vote: Motion carries, 6-0.

Staff recommended approval as presented and committed to follow up with specifics about tracking hardware and vehicle storage. Trustees asked for continued reporting on FEMA reimbursements and maintenance‑note balances so the board can track reimbursements as projects complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Stafford MSD - SMSD Special Board of Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved purchasing an agricultural truck for the district's CTE/FFA program for up to $63,055 from Classic Chevrolet, to be paid from the maintenance note. The board also reviewed the maintenance note balance, FEMA project reimbursements, an estimated $7 million central‑plant HVAC replacement need, and bus‑fleet shortfalls.","taxTitle","STAFFORD MSD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",60992,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6458652,"Stafford MSD approves $66,562 purchase of Spanish textbook licenses from Vista Higher Learning",197,618630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811831-4b264a47d8f57f6eb3f8b075ba7582f0&start=618&end=815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811831-4b264a47d8f57f6eb3f8b075ba7582f0/thumbnail_618630.jpg","/articles/6458652/Texas/Stafford-MSD-approves-66562-purchase-of-Spanish-textbook-licenses-from-Vista-Higher-Learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458652-f2352667fb91517dd3311ac605052793/orig.mp4?Expires=1770576959&Signature=D491wi171qz4aauV5itG5jIoLjKwGeBYbHlCwaFd3-3T5aPXBkYiL73wwaEYmNojzno56H~3tA0KXuKcUbSjVl2El2x8B3HBf82iDrQFQXijtDKQFqZhNtL3G2QH0s7H3wseNfvqJ1F~mytoCwMhjAl8DePsqXcGm7TeclEb27G7AyPuW95TI52g7AG00eiNqMvz15SLfYwsslAQDlKKpaZGXhlIMrWKfFQMTtCsIiyMmC16SDsNNahk7wVu0GPLPhYbDntAH0ykZyXquxANsxxkMvvuS0HPkwsXbI1bmBJFFFjMpsLhJoC9cWaScXiRFD9kjoXI8e2rJXmv6fDKcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stafford Municipal School Board on Sept. 22 approved the purchase of Spanish textbook licenses from Vista Higher Learning for an amount not to exceed $66,562.50. The board voted 6-0 to authorize the purchase. The transaction will be charged to Fund 410 (instructional materials and technology allotment), not the district general fund.

CFO Josh Bostick and board staff explained the purchase is funded through the state allotment for instructional materials and technology. Staff said purchases under that allotment are made through approved vendors and that this procurement will be processed through a cooperative purchasing agreement.

Trustees asked about procurement and budget routing; staff confirmed that, once the board approves, the district will create a purchase order from the Fund 410 budget and submit required documents to the Texas Education Agency where applicable. The motion was offered by Secretary Cesar Montelongo and seconded by Trustee Thompson.

Motion: Approve purchase of Spanish textbook licenses from Vista Higher Learning (not to exceed $66,562.50), Fund 410 (instructional materials and technology allotment).
Mover: Secretary Cesar Montelongo. Second: Trustee Thompson.
Vote: Motion carries, 6-0.

Staff said electronic materials are preferred to avoid capacity issues with hard copies, but the district retains the option to provide hardback copies when necessary. A board member confirmed the purchase is through an approved cooperative and that procurement and budget processes will follow normal procedures.","The board approved buying Spanish textbook licenses from Vista Higher Learning for up to $66,562.50 using the state instructional materials and technology allotment (Fund 410); the procurement was processed through a cooperative vendor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6458656,"Stafford MSD board approves $7 million tax‑revenue anticipation note at 3.48%",602,16240,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811831-4b264a47d8f57f6eb3f8b075ba7582f0&start=16&end=618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811831-4b264a47d8f57f6eb3f8b075ba7582f0/thumbnail_16240.jpg","/articles/6458656/Texas/Stafford-MSD-board-approves-7-million-taxrevenue-anticipation-note-at-348","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458656-98790d32dadb556414b7bba7123fcddc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770576959&Signature=ooEUmxvEyCVLWHzYk~POt9l6BhXEHqQe7hNanFlwLCe9oNnRbkTJbfz249510mGiFHDDXkYXSMQeq9SWCrjXLH-VQW95aMVPNLxpQYPT4RmyKWOAXTv5idmUK~aQXy99v2M6xl2SSuiFDnBYyUG92mzSSafOYIT6eU5nJd2GQ~G5Gfhro-A15QJQ~ZhjszltyEPZRO4ldyCVpGw~Chi4YOV6jrOvApInA7J52V2ja36Y7QCtsurrEjNCzcfR--cycXFuxXqmXzT8LwHh84lMcjHcuurpraW9uhMBcY8JrvreNa4bzaGfieQyaXIgJk5ztp-4g3enTxLkZ--FMbRumA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stafford Municipal School Board on Sept. 22 approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a $7 million tax and revenue anticipation note, known as the TRAN Series 2025, to cover operating cash needs until property tax collections arrive. The board voted unanimously, 6-0.

Board officials said the district solicited competitive bids and accepted an offer from Texas Capital Bank at an interest rate of 3.48 percent. The district expects to close the borrowing on Oct. 1 and complete required signature pages at closing.

The TRAN is intended to cover the district’s cash shortfall that occurs each fall, when vendor bills (for example, insurance) are due before most property tax revenues are received. CFO Josh Bostick told trustees the district previously issued a $9 million TRAN last year and a $6 million note the year before; this year’s $7 million size reflects projected cash flows and a conservative cushion above the estimated need.

A district staff member, Clarence, added that the 3.48 percent rate was substantially lower than several other bids received — PNC at 3.69 percent, Regions at about 3.92 percent and Frost Bank at 4.12 percent — and that the lower rate was likely tied to market moves around the Federal Reserve. The board’s discussion also noted that the district typically closes this note in March and paid off last year’s note in March.

Trustee Hana Hossa praised the administration’s work and asked whether the $9 million from last year was fully used; staff replied that the district paid off last year’s note and that $7 million reflects current cash‑flow projections. Several trustees and staff described an internal goal of building a larger fund balance — roughly $10 million, they said — so the district could reduce or eliminate annual TRAN borrowing in future years. Board members noted that reaching that fund balance will likely take multiple years.

Motion: Approve resolution authorizing issuance of Stafford Municipal School Board tax and revenue anticipation note, series 2025.
Mover: Trustee Hana Hossa. Second: Secretary Cesar Montelongo.
Vote: Motion carries, 6-0.

The district will proceed with closing and signature collection on or about Oct. 1 and return to the board with any final closing documents as required.","The Stafford Municipal School Board approved a $7 million tax and revenue anticipation note (TRAN) to cover operating cash shortfalls until property tax receipts arrive, accepting a low bid at 3.48% and authorizing closing on Oct. 1.","actionData","errors"]

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