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Board asks whether technology and music purchases can come from capital fund after $200,000 transfer
Summary
Board members questioned whether an $11,002.50 Dell equipment purchase and musical‑equipment invoices could be paid from the capital fund; staff said $200,000 was moved from the general fund to capital for eligible servers and equipment and will research eligibility and vendor details.
During the lecture session the board discussed bills for payment and whether certain purchases currently in the general fund could instead be charged to the district's capital fund.
A board member noted an $11,002.50 invoice for Dell marketing capital equipment replacement and asked whether it could be paid from capital. "Bill, on on the bills for payment, are there any bills that are being paid from the general fund this month that can be paid by the capital fund?" the member asked. Staff replied that when technology presented earlier, $200,000 had been moved from the general fund to the capital fund for eligible servers and equipment and that staff would need to research vendor eligibility and the nature of specific line items.
The discussion also referenced a musical equipment vendor check; staff suggested that some musical items could be payables from the 2425 fund year and that the technology set‑aside should cover eligible equipment. No vote or final reclassification of charges was made; staff committed to researching the Dell invoice vendor details and whether musical equipment and other items meet capital eligibility criteria before charging the capital fund.
The board did not take formal action; the issue will be resolved administratively once staff confirms eligibility.
