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Destination Aransas Pass pledges $10,000 for two campus beautification projects; board approves
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Summary
Destination Aransas Pass offered two campus projects (landscaping and a mural/panther feature) costing $10,000, funded by the nonprofit's festival proceeds; the board approved the fully funded proposal and delegated coordination to the superintendent and communications coordinator.
Representatives from Destination Aransas Pass presented two proposed campus projects for Aransas Pass ISD and offered to fund them in full.
Rosemary Bea introduced the organization and said it would invest $10,000 in district projects funded through their Saltwater Mardi Gras festival. "One of the main things that we do is we have the Saltwater Mardi Gras Festival, and through that festival, we raise money each year. And each year, after we raise money, we do a project," Bea said, explaining the first proposal would replace planting beds near the high school with 1-inch river rock, hardy native plants and boulders; the second would be a mural/rendition featuring the district panther and paw prints. Bea said the group would coordinate colors and designs with school leadership and bring landscape and mural contractors to work with district staff.
Trustees asked about maintenance and weed barriers; Bea said the contractor would perform initial watering and the nonprofit could assist if follow-up was needed. The board moved and approved the project as presented, with the superintendent and communications coordinator charged to coordinate final details.
The board did not specify a construction schedule during the meeting; trustees directed staff to finalize the final product in coordination with school leadership.
