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Board approves consent agenda, budget transfer for reading training and $197,582 in purchases including math tutoring contract
Summary
Beaumont ISD trustees approved the consent agenda and several budget and purchase items unanimously, including $60,000 for reading academy training, a $75,000 Mathnasium tutoring contract, and $122,582.50 in vehicles paid from a safety and security grant.
The Beaumont ISD board approved its consent agenda Tuesday and voted unanimously to accept budget amendments and purchases described in the packet.
On the consent agenda, President Segee called for a motion; Trustee Evans moved and Trustee Hickman seconded, and the motion carried 6–0.
Budget amendment GF6: The board approved a $60,000 allocation for reading academy training for teachers and transfers between functions for school leadership and nurses’ salaries; the motion was made by Trustee Dunn and seconded by Trustee Evans, and carried 6–0.
Purchases over $50,000: The board approved a $75,000 general‑fund purchase with Mathnasium of Beaumont for targeted in‑school math tutoring at Peach McArthur and a state safety and security grant purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado trucks totaling $122,582.50 for the district police department; motion carried 6–0.
Annual financial report and audit acceptance: Trustees approved the FY2025 annual financial report and accepted the auditor’s presentation during the meeting.
Why it matters: These routine votes allocate funds for staff training and student supports and permit the district to execute contracts and safety purchases; motions were recorded as unanimous in the meeting transcript.
Votes at a glance: Consent agenda — motion carries 6–0; Budget amendment GF6 (reading academy training) — motion carries 6–0; Purchase: Mathnasium — $75,000 approved 6–0; Purchase: two Chevrolet Silverados — $122,582.50 approved 6–0; Annual financial report/audit acceptance — approved 6–0.
Next steps: Contracts and purchases proceed per standard procurement processes; budget transfers will be reflected in future reports to the board and the Texas Education Agency.
