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Board approves ESSER-funded vehicles, laundry equipment, technology purchases and retention pay
Summary
Trustees authorized purchases tied to ESSER homeless allocations — two vehicles for homeless/migrant transport, commercial laundry equipment for the wellness center, technology purchases and a $247,000 retention-pay allocation to be divided among qualifying staff.
The Forrest City School District board approved a package of purchases and personnel payments drawn from ESSER and district funds designed to support homeless and migrant students, campus operations and staff retention.
Administration proposed buying two Red River vehicles at a combined $79,600 using 70% ESSER homeless allocation and 30% district funds so the fleet could be used for other district purposes. The superintendent explained…
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