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Board approves reclassification of $733,855 Socorro High track purchase order to bond funds amid trustee objections
Summary
Trustees voted to move a $733,855 purchase order for Socorro High School track refurbishment from the general fund to bond funds; one trustee objected, saying the district should prioritize preserving jobs and programs amid upcoming layoffs.
The Socorro Independent School District board on Wednesday approved moving a purchase order for a track refurbishment at Socorro High School from the general fund to bond funds, a decision that drew an objection from at least one trustee who said the money should be used to preserve staff.
Administration asked the board to reclassify purchase order 9402500255 issued to Viber World Sports LTD for $733,855 from the general fund to bond funds. David Solis, the district’s chief financial officer, said bond capacity had opened following completion or cancellation of other bond projects and that the track…
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