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Board approves $3.3M Breckenwoods renovation contract after trustees seek conflict safeguards
Summary
Trustees approved a $3.3 million renovation contract for Breckenwoods Elementary School amid public allegations linking the superintendent to Novium; the superintendent denied any ownership and described procurement safeguards and legal review.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to approve a renovation contract for Breckenwoods Elementary School, approving item 13.2 after trustees questioned procurement safeguards and a public allegation about the superintendent’s ties to a vendor.
A recorded caller had alleged the district awarded a $3,200,000 contract to Novium, a company the caller said is connected to the superintendent. During discussion, Superintendent Segura responded directly: "So, I do not own any construction company. I've never owned part of Novium," and…
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