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Southwest ISD board approves reroof, furniture, safety radios, stipends and scholarships
Summary
At its regular meeting the Southwest ISD Board of Trustees approved a package of contracts and budget items including a $1.14 million reroof, $173,287 in classroom furniture, district radio repeaters, stipend reductions and the district scholarship award recommendations.
The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve multiple contracts and budget items, including a $1,144,512 contract to reroof McNair Middle School, new classroom furniture for Bob Hope Elementary, and districtwide radio repeaters intended to improve staff communications.
Board members also approved a district stipend list for 2025–26 intended to reduce recurring costs, a resolution to maintain wages for employees affected by a half‑day school closure for Southwest High School, and the Southwest ISD Scholarship Committee's recommended awards for graduating students.
The motion to uphold a level‑2 decision on a level‑3 parent grievance was approved in open session after a closed‑session review. The board subsequently approved its consent agenda and the series of purchase and contract recommendations presented by staff.
Votes at a glance
- Level‑3 parent grievance: Motion to uphold the…
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