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Board approves financial consent agenda with several multi‑thousand dollar purchases and encumbrances
Summary
The board approved Financial Consent Agenda items including encumbrances and purchases such as THRIVE curriculum ($62,275), Surface Pro replacements ($19,090.75) and multiple building fund projects. The motion passed unanimously among members present.
The Newcastle Board approved the Financial Consent Agenda Aug. 19, which included numerous encumbrances, change orders and program purchases across General, Building and Bond funds.
Major items in the packet include a $62,275 encumbrance for THRIVE curriculum for 2025–26, a $19,090.75 purchase recorded to replace Surface Pro devices for the THRIVE program, and building‑fund encumbrances such as $38,100 for fieldhouse landscaping and $11,500 for fieldhouse entrance signage. The packet also lists a Raptor visitor and emergency management system purchase for $5,615 from the Technology Bond Fund. The treasurer's report and revenue analyses were included in the materials.
Motion to approve the Financial Consent Agenda items A–I passed (motion by Jeremy Gilbertson; second by Ron Lock). The roll call was recorded Yea: 3, Nay: 0, Absent: 2. Line‑item backup and vendor details are included in the meeting packet's encumbrance registers and change‑order listings.
