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Board approves budget amendments, midyear review and multiple contracts; adds JROTC support
Summary
Trustees approved a $26,483 amendment to the general operating fund, including discretionary additions for the JROTC military ball and track equipment, accepted bid awards for elementary restroom renovations and district office supplies, and received a midyear finance review that reflected state homestead exemption impacts and an athletics funding request.
LAREDO, Texas — The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 12 approved a series of budget and procurement actions after receiving a midyear financial review.
Finance staff presented a midyear review showing a net change in the general fund balance tied to roll‑forward encumbrances and state adjustments. Finance director Ms. Ayala told trustees the increase reflects about $6.9 million in roll‑forwards and that an approved homestead exemption change (from $40,000 to $100,000) resulted in increased state reimbursement to offset local…
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