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Board approves cooling installation at Monroe Middle for EI classrooms; ISD to cover half
Summary
Trustees approved purchase and installation of cooling systems for two interior Monroe Middle School rooms that host an emotionally impaired (EI) local‑based classroom; cost not to exceed $89,800, funded 50% by the intermediate school district (ISD) and 50% by the site sinking fund.
The board approved up to $89,800 to purchase and install cooling systems in two interior Monroe Middle School rooms (103 and 105) that house an emotionally impaired (EI) local‑based classroom. Administration said the ISD is contributing 50% of the cost; district staff explained the rooms lack exterior windows and cannot be cooled by existing building systems. The ISD partnership places the EI classroom centrally for multiple districts and supports a small cohort of students (currently four), administration said.
Trustees asked for more background about program use and capacity; administration said the program started modestly, serves a small number of students by design, and could expand over time. A trustee asked for a short work session to review special education placements and the MTSS process so the full board understands placement decisions and program implications; administration agreed to schedule that follow‑up.
