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Odessa R‑VII board approves 2026–27 calendar, new insurance coverage and middle‑school roof contract
Summary
The Odessa R‑VII Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, an additional $1 million umbrella insurance policy for property and auto liabilities, and awarded a $434,480 labor contract for middle‑school roof completion; material purchases and maintenance plans for the roof were also approved.
The Odessa R‑VII Board of Education approved several administrative and facilities items at its January meeting, including the district’s 2026–27 school calendar and a labor contract to complete middle‑school roof work.
The board voted to adopt the calendar presented at the December first reading, with a board member moving approval and a second following an opportunity for comment. The motion carried by voice vote. Finance briefings earlier in the meeting noted the district’s budget process is open and an initial budget will be ready for board review by May.
On insurance, staff recommended buying a $1,000,000 umbrella policy to supplement the…
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