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Sinton ISD board approves broad consent agenda including large bond allocations

Sinton Independent School District Board of Trustees · October 21, 2024
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Summary

The board approved a consent agenda that included corrected minutes, August financial statements, and numerous budget amendments—most notably a $24.5 million appropriation from the bond construction fund covering multiple construction contracts and consultants.

The Sinton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda that included acceptance of August financial statements and several budget amendments to align appropriations and revenues with ongoing projects and grant awards.

Among the amendments approved was an increase of $24,500,531.77 in Fund 620 (construction) to cover bond-funded construction projects and related professional services (named vendors in the packet include Corgan Associates, Gallagher Construction, Raba-Kistner Consultants, Hellas Construction, Bartlett Cocke, Testing Specialties, A Brush Above Services, and Ardurra Group). The board also approved a $381,708 appropriation in Fund 618 for a selective roof replacement at Sinton Elementary and multiple grant-related adjustments (Title I, IDEA-B, Perkins V, Title II, Title IV, TX GEAR UP, ARP ESSER III) to match NOGA award amounts.

Board Member Sam P. Lankford moved to accept the consent agenda with a correction to the August minutes (page 234) to reflect a 6-1 vote regarding an ATV item; Board Secretary Robin Brown seconded. The board approved the motion 6-0, with Vice President Danny Lorberau noted as not in attendance for the vote. The consent approvals enable continued spending on bond packages and the district's grant-funded programs.