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Rockport-Fulton ISD board approves budget amendment, auditor, hazard plan, safety systems and Chromebooks
Summary
In a June 19 session the Rockport-Fulton ISD board unanimously approved a budget amendment for longevity pay, re-engaged Raul Hernandez & Company PC as the independent auditor, adopted the Aransas County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (with suggested amendments), approved Fulton Elementary gym flooring ($115,000), authorized a $560,000 Genetec access-control/video monitoring purchase, and approved Chromebook purchases not to exceed $133,000.
The Rockport-Fulton ISD board voted unanimously on several business items at its June 19 meeting, approving budget, procurement and safety-related items funded from bond, general and donated funds.
Budget amendment: The board approved a budget amendment to reclassify longevity pay into the correct function accounts following payments made in May. Miss Henderson said the district spent about $36,500 on longevity this year (the budgeted amount was $40,000). The motion to approve the amendment passed 5–0 (motion made by Miss Randall; second by Miss Austin).
Independent auditor: Trustees approved retaining Raul Hernandez & Company PC as the district’s independent financial auditor for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2025. Miss Henderson said the firm has provided audit services in prior years; the motion passed 5–0 (motion made by Miss Austin; second by Miss Randall).
Hazard mitigation plan: The board adopted the Aransas County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan with suggested amendments to correct district name typos and any location-specific references. Mr. Nowotny said the county and a third‑party consultant provided the plan at no cost to the district; trustees noted the plan could support future FEMA grant applications. The motion passed 5–0 (motion made by Mrs. Bridal; second by Mr. Burton).
Facilities and safety purchases: Trustees approved a waterproof cushion floor for Fulton Elementary gym not to exceed $115,000 from bond funds (motion by Mr. Burton; second by Miss Randall). They also approved a districtwide replacement of access-control and video monitoring systems (Genetec) not to exceed $560,000 from bond funds. Staff said the Genetec suite will consolidate door and camera systems, support mobile viewing, and—depending on camera hardware—offer facial-recognition capability; staff said the purchase includes five years of licensing/support and installation. Trustees discussed cybersecurity, warranty and licensing renewal costs; the motion passed 5–0 (motion by Mrs. Bridal; second by Miss Austin).
Chromebook purchase: The board approved purchasing Chromebooks for students (approximately 500 devices) not to exceed $133,000 from budgeted general funds and donated funds. District technology staff said vendor quotes were compared and that some donated funds from prior Harvey donations would be used. The motion passed 5–0 (motion made by Mrs. Bridal; second by Mr. Burton).
Consent and closed session: The board approved the consent agenda (minutes) unanimously and recessed to executive session at 7:17 p.m.
Why it matters: These votes commit bond and other district funds to construction finish work, safety technology, instructional devices and audit services. The access-control and camera purchase raised trustee questions about facial-recognition capability and cyber access; trustees asked staff to tighten security controls before sharing remote access.
