Board approves $580,564 additional scope for STEM Academy playground despite trustee concern
May 11, 2026
Trustees approved a $580,564 additional scope for playground equipment and civil costs at the STEM Academy from Bond 2023 funds; Trustee Melissa Woods raised concerns about location and use of remaining bond funds, and administration said the play area could be moved later if needed.
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The Royal ISD Board on May 11 approved an additional scope to the contractor’s Guaranteed Maximum Price for the STEM Academy playground in the amount of $580,564, to be funded from Bond 2023 funds. The motion by Trustee Cori Vahalik, seconded by Trustee Traci Seward, passed with one recorded abstention (Melissa Woods ultimately recorded as abstained on the motion).
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