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BISD approves $2.5M in revenue allocations, raises bus-driver pay and adopts tax rate amid debate over $1.2M scoreboard allocation
Summary
Trustees approved GF3 budget amendments increasing revenue by about $2.5M and allocated funds for Chromebooks, part‑time teacher pay and a $1.2M scoreboard line (trustees debated whether to separate the scoreboard vote); board also approved purchases over $50k, defeasance up to $8M, adopted a 0.93481 tax rate and raised starting pay for bus drivers to $23/hour; all motions passed 6–0.
The Beaumont ISD trustees approved multiple finance and procurement items in a single series of votes that reshuffle one‑time/extra revenue while prompting debate about priorities.
Administration asked the board to accept GF3 budget amendments that include an approximate $2.5 million increase in revenue tied to a regional insurance allotment and to allocate funds for Chromebooks, $150,000 for part‑time teacher pay, $1.2 million earmarked for a new stadium scoreboard, and other purchases and carryforwards. Trustee Hickman questioned placing a $1.2 million…
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