LAREDO ISD approves $150,000 reallocation of winter-storm funds for Farias Elementary repairs and police security gear

LAREDO ISD approved a budget amendment to reclassify winter storm "Yuri" funds and allocate $150,000 for building renovations at Farias Elementary and for safety and security equipment for the district police department.

Clerk (recorded as S2) introduced the item as "discussion of possible action" on ABA number 2324-48, describing the work as intended "for building renovations consisting of touch up paint, replacement of ceiling tiles, mini blinds, toilets, construction of sheet rock walls, HVAC, ductwork adjustments, relocation of light fixtures, and additional cameras for Farias Elementary for the purchase of safety and security equipment." The clerk also said the amendment’s effectiveness is contingent upon approval of the related agenda item number 2.

A motion to approve was made and seconded (names not specified in the transcript). The board conducted a voice vote; two recorded voices said "Aye," and the chair announced the motion passed. The record does not include a recorded roll-call tally by name.

Meeting minutes and staff materials attached to the amendment indicate some of the funds will be used to provide stipends for staff who completed a required module; the clerk said that detail will appear in business support and that the item will be finalized in the regular meeting on June 20.

The board also scheduled a public hearing on federal programs for Thursday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m., a public hearing on the tax rate at 5:15 p.m., and the regular board meeting (including final budget approval) at 5:45 p.m. The safety committee meeting was rescheduled so parents and community members could attend.

The meeting adjourned after routine closing remarks.