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Tucker County Board Approves Consent Agenda; Flags Fivefold Rise in Frontier Communications Bill
Summary
The Tucker County Board approved the consent agenda and several routine personnel items, and asked staff to investigate a reported jump in the district's Frontier Communications charge from about $912 per month to about $4,560 per month over two months.
The Tucker County Board of Education approved the consent agenda by voice vote during its meeting. A board member moved, a colleague seconded, and members voted unanimously to accept the consent items and associated payments.
During discussion of bills, a board member raised a concern about a large increase in the district's Frontier Communications charge, saying it had risen "five times" from roughly earlier monthly payments to $4,560 per month and had been consistent for two months. The board asked staff to investigate the discrepancy and to provide answers to the payment spike. No formal action beyond requesting staff follow-up was taken at the meeting.
Votes/actions at a glance: The consent agenda passed by voice vote (unanimous). No amendment or reduction to the disputed bill was approved at the meeting.
Speakers quoted or referenced: Board member (raised the Frontier Communications increase), Staff member (asked to investigate).
