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A staff presenter said Diamond Communications would negotiate with wireless carriers to colocate antennas on a single tower; presenters said a tower can accommodate up to three carriers. Leanne (staff member) told trustees the district
could receive 30% of rents if one or two carriers sign on, and 40% if three carriers colocate, and that a scenario shown in the presentation produced a cumulative revenue example of roughly $300,000 over 10 years.

Why it matters: Gatesville and other rural districts often have coverage gaps that affect classroom connectivity and community service. Board members were told the district
would only be in the marketing phase at this point; no site or agreement has been chosen and the district has not committed to host a tower.

Presenters said possible locations would be near existing playing fields or along a public road so maintenance crews and carrier technicians do not need to cross student-occupied areas. Several visual options were shown that would allow the tower to be camouflaged (for example, a faux tree), but presenters said those options may change the rent distribution and reduce revenue.

Trustees asked whether the district would receive free Wi-Fi or inside-building coverage as part of the arrangement; a staff presenter said the district would not receive managed Wi-Fi service automatically but stronger outdoor service could make in-building boosting feasible. The presenters also said the leased site normally requires a secure fenced compound of about 20 by 20 feet.

No action was taken; Diamond Communications is continuing to market the concept to carriers and will present to the board if a carrier shows formal interest. Trustees asked staff to identify potential district locations and bring back more detailed scenarios before any lease decision.

The district emphasized that any community or parent concerns about visual impact, fencing, or equipment footprint would be addressed before a final decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gatesville ISD Board Meeting Sept 22 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Gatesville ISD is in a marketing phase with TASB and Diamond Communications about hosting a wireless tower on district property; if three carriers locate on the site the district\ncould receive an estimated cumulative $300,000 over 10 years, presenters said.","taxTitle","GATESVILLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",40129,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6461338,"Gatesville ISD board approves $1.65M design retainer, moves ahead on May bond planning",2082,384000,2466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824449-d7bf46c4a2e2cb9ce15e2b82c9999896&start=384&end=2466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824449-d7bf46c4a2e2cb9ce15e2b82c9999896/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6461338/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-board-approves-165M-design-retainer-moves-ahead-on-May-bond-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461338-3e4c037f4971cbd5f1d031742fddf7eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391032&Signature=YL1fbM4wSmROi9QKLWDqmFf-apN~Fqqk-LBEbzhWygeYyCdTdWEmnmoki8mYNeyuZKt08PAYns2N-uUSdhYz1zJp1Mw8idGqYFWli6BgWheyGUJCe5-RAcS7xEIPR7JzbtXSkzdeqSbUAcFV2oWWPstQ1FJlEoUMEFGHBD0aLTdZs2j3EDOYoWzICGLEElovUx3GsSHlUEmkbnL~h5SS~W6heODgYpl3pzJkx0BvIaxE2k7nIDwEZ50Ll-hcXTYkosEv9NhgNofQmymIO19dIHGulKy2qrE36Nt8yuWdP1ULoO50TqJy8Ce6zoBHraiR81jsO5LuYmgkaTIFGSapIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gatesville ISD Board of Trustees voted to allocate $1,650,000 to architect Huckabee to begin design work and to authorize an initial contract draft, a step leaders said will let the district accelerate work and limit construction escalation if voters approve a bond in May.

Board members were told the district will keep the bond package at or below $26 million so the tax rate would not increase; the presentation from Huckabee said the program being planned assumes roughly $22 million in total construction costs, with the $1.65 million equal to 7.5% of that figure. Mike Boyle, identified in the presentation as Huckabee
lead architect, said starting design while conducting community engagement allows projects to be bid-ready sooner and can reduce the impact of rising material and labor costs.

Why it matters: the vote moves the district from planning to paid preconstruction services, which the architects and the district said could make projects shovel-ready sooner if voters approve the bond. Trustees were also presented options that could be funded from the district
fund balance instead of the bond, including synthetic turf and expanded auditorium work.

Huckabee
presenters outlined a phased design process that would move from predesign and schematic design through construction documents; the construction-delivery method the board previously approved is construction manager at risk (CMAR), which the presenter said allows an early contractor to provide cost and constructability input during design. Boyle said that collaboration helps expose renovation surprises earlier and supports competitive subcontractor bids.

The presentation listed proposed projects that would fit within the district
$22 million construction estimate: junior high renovations (cafeteria expansion, library, restrooms), band/choir/theater improvements, additional classrooms and parking, improvements to the auditorium, and athletic work including a new field house, a press box and additional stadium seating. A resurfaced running track (presented as costing just over $300,000) was added to the scope.

The presentation separated a set of \"wish list\" items that are not included in the baseline construction budget: full synthetic turf at baseball and softball (presenters estimated roughly $1 million each if done in full), and a full junior-high auditorium renovation (also presented as about $1 million if done comprehensively). Presenters said the turf options could be pared back (for example, infield only) and that final scope will be the board's decision when the ballot is set.

District financial staff reviewed the fund-balance picture for trustees. Leanne (staff member) said the district's \"gray area\" fund balance is about $15.8 million, with roughly $12.7 million unassigned and a recommended three months of cash on hand of about $9 million. \"We have room to work,\" Leanne said, while cautioning trustees that the district must keep reserves for cash-flow and unexpected costs.

At the meeting the board voted to: (1) approve payment up to $1,650,000 to Huckabee to begin design and preconstruction services, and (2) authorize signing the initial draft contract language with Huckabee subject to counsel review. The motion was moved by Mary Anne and seconded by Calvin; trustees voted to approve the recommendations.

Trustees discussed next steps: board members asked staff to continue vetting what items should go on the May ballot and whether to shift some items from the bond package into fund balance to improve voter acceptance. Huckabee and district staff said they will continue community engagement and return with refined cost estimates and a recommended ballot proposition structure.

Trustees were reminded that state requirements related to stadium seating could force a separate ballot proposition if the press-box/seat-count change crosses a statutory threshold. Presenters recommended the board take a month to gather community feedback and return with a narrower recommended ballot.

The board approved the retainer and contract authorization at the meeting; presentation slides and the contract draft will be available to the board and public as the planning continues.","The Gatesville ISD Board approved a $1,650,000 allocation (7.5% of the district\n$22M construction estimate) and initial contract language with architect Huckabee to begin design work ahead of a proposed May bond election capped at $26 million; board members were urged that early design could limit inflation-driven cost increases.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":80,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":83,"_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},6461325,"Gatesville ISD board: votes at a glance — bond design retainer, bus stops, bus purchase, HB3 goals and committee approvals",2412,2796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824449-d7bf46c4a2e2cb9ce15e2b82c9999896&start=384&end=2796","/articles/6461325/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-board-votes-at-a-glance-bond-design-retainer-bus-stops-bus-purchase-HB3-goals-and-committee-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461325-4db78a4d7f8bd3b3c4f4f8297b2c58a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391032&Signature=mmQrdqKF8NPRipzto8dltxI7CTMu~iqkIBZ2ZCbF4nFoyWmpWGDDxtiIQaR40-vut4X4CBYHbYqhxWXAP8QO--zfej6jmXdt56PKtJsLDKjT4k43-XjGQSNPEb0cBmga2XZxpbjAGNwSHt4FlkMEjj6fv7rpqM2lwlCnE1N7w7fPabueC6amBQDrGEk2xdMMaftMWffTdW1psFiodYTy-n6yH-vFGNtKj71dpMQ4a6kfH-BTKiN~Ux7xynnGTkSL7dxa9qP0bpw~9aURfjwYhWy39s8Xf6Xbk1jyeWdZUGYtDxs3WCsoLXCgw6FwBBVTLyCHxucHgEip2~-K4DFPXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its September meeting Gatesville ISD trustees approved multiple routine and policy items summarized below. All items listed were approved by the board during the session; where the record shows a named mover or seconder it is included.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Approved (minutes, financials, payroll, investment report, food service and other routine items). Motion and second taken on the floor; outcome approved.

- Bond design retainer and contract authorization: Approved. Motion moved by Mary Anne; seconded by Calvin. Outcome: approved. Details: allocation up to $1,650,000 (7.5% of a $22,000,000 construction estimate) to start design work with Huckabee; contract subject to counsel review.

- Move two Highway 36 bus stops off main highway into community parking locations (Flat community): Approved. Motion and second recorded on the floor (second by Charlie). Outcome: approved. Staff to notify families and update routes.

- School bus purchase (used bus): Approved. District to use $100,000 budgeted funds toward a used bus purchase through a TIPS vendor; motion moved by Calvin; seconded by Diane. Outcome: approved.

- House Bill 3 five-year long-range goals (third-grade reading and math and high-school CCMR): Approved. Motion on the floor; outcome approved. Details: third-grade reading and math goal increments set at 3% per year; high school CCMR (college, career, military readiness) set at 1.5% annual increments through 2029.

- Scholarship program MOU (scholarship-matching service): Approved. Motion on the floor; second by Calvin. Outcome: approved. Details: District will use Perkins grant funds to subscribe to a scholarship-matching service for juniors and seniors; parents must opt in with FERPA authorization.

- SHAC committee membership roster for 2025-26: Approved. Motion moved by Mary Anne; seconded by Calvin. Outcome: approved.

- Nomination to appraisal district board (resolution to nominate Andy James): Approved. Motion moved by Cheyenne; seconded by Mary Anne. Outcome: approved.

Procedure notes: where the transcript did not provide a clear mover/second name, the field is listed as \"not specified.\" All approvals were taken by voice vote and recorded as carried unless otherwise noted.

For each action the responsible staff department will follow up with implementation steps and public notifications as appropriate.","Trustees approved several action items including the Huckabee design retainer, relocation of two highway bus stops, purchase of a used bus, House Bill 3 long-range goals, a scholarship MOU, SHAC membership, and a nomination to the local appraisal district board.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6461330,"Gatesville ISD board approves moving two bus stops off Highway 36 after near misses",143,3347000,3490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824449-d7bf46c4a2e2cb9ce15e2b82c9999896&start=3347&end=3490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824449-d7bf46c4a2e2cb9ce15e2b82c9999896/thumbnail_3347000.jpg","/articles/6461330/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-board-approves-moving-two-bus-stops-off-Highway-36-after-near-misses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461330-c12adb87c5567287c73514155ed096fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775391032&Signature=Hp97cZAE~nl5C6uqI~5yMBGyCHi3yLuVp~npN1zMvThh4Bi4IdQONwGeCOIAMI-Id4ueAtzOtW4LpylS43Z1GvCuXymYLIar32DqEV9a66NOllugQR36KdGijvsn1b0yuTmsq3Z2DWPgSP-XzkngTnoolh~snGG58hkS-okw5omGnIhuYnNYGOW6ctg4~-ZGLqbjAmGAMrA9bfqUdVWfPESiBFwdvz4d~RgFwaV7plW-UaIA9B3j0REH6CyuFQAKjbBI0~2oP1tKTSiFsSMxsuAPEfwpGwqSTU8x3WD2~t2FS5Kg8UufGHUJmbQgU79vKiy8MHKjFArQB8-aCXub9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gatesville ISD Board approved a recommendation to relocate two school bus stops off Highway 36 and into safer community sites after staff recounted repeated illegal passes and a recent close call involving a commercial vehicle.

District staff described two Flat-area stops on Highway 36 that are on or near a blind hill and a short turn lane. Staff recounted a recent incident in which a driver passed a stopped school bus in the turn lane and had to brake hard to avoid a collision with a special-education bus; a staff member also reported an informal count that afternoon of 10 illegal passes of district buses.

The board was presented with two alternate locations in the Flat community: a parking area at First Baptist Community Church and a nearby large empty lot. Staff recommended moving one stop nearly two miles and the other just over half a mile off the highway to those community parking sites so students could board away from through traffic.

Trustees discussed the inconvenience to families and bus schedules but said safety took priority. A board member argued that the time students would spend waiting would be less risky than having them load or unload at the highway. The motion to move the stops carried after a trustee motion and second (motion and second were recorded on the floor); staff will notify affected families and adjust routes.

The district's transportation staff said moving the stops will require communication with families about new pickup times; the board instructed staff to return with logistics and notifications before the change is implemented.","The board approved relocating two rural bus stops that currently sit on Highway 36 after staff reported multiple illegal passes and a recent near-collision involving an 18-wheeler; trustees authorized staff to move the stops into community parking areas off the highway.","actionData","errors"]

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