Discuss and Consider Action on the Resolution Authorizing Expenditures for Newly Hired Police Officers Presenter: Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools Description: Administration is seeking approval from the Board of Trustees of a resolution authorizing expenditures associated with newly hired police officers for Gonzales Independent School District. T

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4.K. Discuss and Consider Action on the Resolution Authorizing Expenditures for Newly Hired Police Officers Presenter: Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools Description: Administration is seeking approval from the Board of Trustees of a resolution authorizing expenditures associated with newly hired police officers for Gonzales Independent School District. The addition of police officers will support the District's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and secure learning environments for students, staff and visitors.  The resolution will provide authorization for expenditures necessary to support newly hired officers in carrying out their assigned duties and responsibilities on behalf of the District. Authorized expenditures may include, as applicable, personnel-related costs, mental health exams, physicals, uniforms and equipment, required training and certifications, firearms and duty equipment, technology, and other necessary law-enforcement-related expenses associated with the officers' employment.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.