Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves purchase of about 110 acres in Ellis County using Proposition A funds; one member abstains
Summary
Trustees approved consent-agenda item FF to buy roughly 110 acres in Ellis County for about $3.85 million, authorizing the board president to execute documents. A board member disclosed a business relationship with the contract's title company and abstained; staff said Proposition A bond funds and investment earnings would fund the purchase.
The Waxahachie ISD board approved consent-agenda item FF, which authorizes the district to purchase approximately 110 acres in Ellis County as a potential site for educational facilities at a purchase price of $3.85 million and empowers the board president to execute closing documents.
When a trustee asked where funds for the purchase would come from, district staff member Mr. Calden explained that Proposition A from the May 2023 bond included $5 million set aside for the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
