Board approves construction contracts, bus purchase, emergency-pay resolution and other items in unanimous votes

Rockwall Independent School District trustees voted Wednesday to approve a package of construction, procurement, personnel and administrative items. Many motions passed unanimously among trustees present; Trustee Jim White was recorded as absent for all roll calls.

Key approvals (motion makers and seconds are listed where given):

- Superintendent teaching assignment: Trustees approved the superintendent providing an instructional course for Baylor University in summer 2025. Motion by Mr. Consselman; second by Mr. Du Bois. Vote recorded as six in favor, none against, one absent.

- Project completion, Springer and Hartman elementary serving-line replacement: The board accepted project completion and authorized final payment on a previously awarded contract. Motion by Mr. Britton; second by Dr. Miller. The administration reported a $15,000 deduct change order, reducing the contract from $334,594 to $319,594 and that construction costs will be paid from the Child Nutrition Fund (Fund 240).

- Project completion, Amanda Rochul Elementary School: Trustees accepted the substantial completion and authorized final payment. Motion by Dr. Miller; second by Dr. Packer. The board was told a deduct change order of…