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Board hears coaches’ travel requests; motion passes to approve routine consent items
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Summary
Coaches asked the board to approve out-of-state travel for a Phoenix jamboree and summer camps (including Texas Tech). Trustees discussed transportation logistics, fundraising and cost-sharing; the board passed a motion approving consent items (which include routine approvals).
Coaches and athletics representatives requested approval for out-of-state travel and fundraising plans for summer events.
One athletics presenter requested permission for a Phoenix basketball jamboree, explaining the plan to split costs among athletes and coaches and to use district Suburbans for transportation if certified drivers are available. Another coach sought approval for travel to a Texas Tech women’s basketball camp and provided estimated costs for transportation, lodging and entry fees; coaches said they will fundraise to cover players who cannot pay.
Trustees and the superintendent raised budgetary and logistics concerns, including fuel costs, driver training and certification for using district vehicles. Administration noted the district can require training (an eight‑hour course was discussed) and recommended coordinating with the business office to align any district support with equity across boys and girls programs.
The board included travel items among consent items and, when the superintendent’s recommendation was called, a motion to approve consent items a, b and c passed (motion recorded by the chair). The transcript did not include individual vote tallies for the consent motion.
