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Brackett ISD defers HVAC and electrical projects, limits bus purchases amid budget strain
Summary
Presenters said planned HVAC ($~265,000) and electrical projects are deferred for now; capital outlay is reduced to maintenance-only spending on buses and fleet to preserve operating reserves.
Presenter (S1) told trustees the district’s assessment plan includes high-dollar projects such as an HVAC replacement estimated around $265,000 and an electrical project, but said the district lacks the funds to proceed and has reduced capital outlay to maintenance-only for the bus fleet.
"Basically that is what we spent on the buses. Okay, so since we're not purchasing new vehicles we're not doing anything due to fleet so we cut last year we spent $391 this year we're back to just the basics just to be able to keep the fleet going," the Presenter said. Staff emphasized these decisions are to preserve fund balance and avoid larger recurring costs while deferring major facilities upgrades.
