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LUBBOCK ISD board approves March financials, SB12 parent plan and multiple bond contracts; declines full fleet purchase of three-point seat‑belt buses
Summary
The LUBBOCK ISD board unanimously approved March financial reports, adopted a parent participation plan required by Senate Bill 12, reappointed members to the StarCare board, approved multiple architect agreements tied to bond projects, authorized various district purchases and contract renewals, and voted that the district cannot afford to replace all buses with three‑point seat belts at this time.
The LUBBOCK ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's March financial reports, adopted a parent participation plan required by Senate Bill 12, and advanced bond-related design contracts after a meeting that also covered procurement, contract renewals, and a litigation settlement.
Dr. Wilkins presented the financial summary for March, reporting the district was roughly 75% expended for the fiscal year in key funds, reporting tax collection percentages (86.58% by district fiscal year; other reporting views showed ~93–94.7%), a 3.78% investment return, improved enrollment trends and a 93.1% attendance rate. After questions, the board voted to approve the financial reports by show of hands; the clerk announced the motion carried 7–0.
On academic policy, the board unanimously…
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