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Flatonia ISD approves $15,000 band equipment amendment after drum failure
Summary
Board approved a $15,000 amendment to the band budget to replace aging percussion gear after administrators reported one drum "fell apart" during competition; the amendment passed unanimously.
The board approved a $15,000 budget amendment to supplement the Band budget and replace percussion equipment.
Rodney Stryk said Band Director Justin Bartlett approached the administration after marching season to report concerns about percussion instruments that are about 15 years old; Stryk reported that one drum "fell apart" during competition. The Board approved the $15,000 amendment to supplement existing band funds; LaVerne Dornak moved to approve and Dan Sullivan seconded. The motion passed 7–0.
No specific vendors or replacement timelines were presented in the public session; district staff indicated the amendment would be used to supplement existing band fund balances.
