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Trustees cancel 2026 trustee election, accept semi-trailer donation and approve contracts
Summary
In a series of unanimous votes (6–0), the board cancelled the 2026 trustee election, accepted a donated semi-trailer for the Eagle Mountain High band and approved transportation staffing and several construction contract negotiations after RFCSP reviews.
The Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD board approved multiple action items March 30, voting unanimously on the items presented.
Mr. Welch moved and a trustee seconded to cancel the 2026 school trustee election because there was no contested race; the motion passed 6–0.
The board voted to accept a proposed donation from Eagle Mountain International Church, doing business as Kenneth Copeland Ministries: a repaired 1985 Dorsey drop-deck semi-trailer that the donor had invested about $15,000 to refurbish. Administration said the band boosters would cover the cost of wrapping and interior racking if the board accepts the donation; trustees approved acceptance by unanimous vote.
Trustees also approved recommended transportation staffing additions (a transportation supervisor, a transportation special education coordinator, a trip coordinator and a payroll specialist, plus driver increases and trainee positions) and directed administration to proceed with the hiring process; the board was told these hires remain within the department’s existing budget.
On procurement matters, the board authorized administration to negotiate contracts after RFCSP evaluations: POE Construction was ranked highest for Cle Welch Elementary construction (recommended negotiation amount noted by staff), Paragon Roofing was recommended for roofing replacements at High Country Elementary, and Tiner Construction was recommended for Watson High School building additions. Administration was authorized to discontinue negotiations and proceed to the next ranked proposer if negotiations were unsuccessful. Each contract authorization passed on voice vote (motion carries 6).
