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El Campo ISD board approves stipend increases, continues K9 contract and reviews $1.95M defeasance plan
Summary
The El Campo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved amendments to supplemental stipends and professional pay grades for 2026–27 (including a bilingual stipend increase from $3,200 to $4,000), unanimously approved the consent agenda continuing a K9 contraband/detection contract with ABS West, and received notice of a $1.95 million defeasance scheduled for July 9, 2026.
The El Campo Independent School District Board of Trustees on June 17 approved changes to supplemental pay and personnel pay grades for the 2026–27 school year and carried its consent agenda, which included continuing a K9 contraband and detection services contract.
On the personnel and compensation item, the board reviewed recommended amendments in the supplemental compensation package. The board approved increasing the bilingual stipend from $3,200 to $4,000 to bring the district closer to regional averages, eliminating several stipends tied to positions or grants no longer in use, and changing the diagnostician pay grade from 3 to 6 while keeping diagnostician assignments at 192 days. Miss Smith moved to approve the amendments; Miss Nohavitza seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
During the consent‑agenda vote the board confirmed continuation of contracted services with ABS West for K9 contraband and detection services as the district enters the 2026–27 year. Mr. Cannell moved the consent agenda; Mr. Moreno seconded. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. DuBroc not in attendance.
Separately, staff reported a cash defeasance prepared by USCA Municipal Advisors LLC in the amount of $1.95 million with a delivery date of July 9, 2026. The presenter said the defeasance will lower outstanding debt and reduce interest costs; the board was informed this effort followed an August 2025 decision to continue defeasance work. No additional board vote on the defeasance was recorded at the June 17 meeting.
All formal motions and outcomes recorded in the meeting packet were approved without recorded dissent.
