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6.C • Action ItemsBANQUETE ISD (Nueces County)

Discuss and Consider an Expenditure Exceeding $50,000 for the Repair of the High School Gym Floor. Description: The high school gym floor is in need of repair to address areas of wear, damage, and surface deterioration that impact both safety and functionality. Maintaining safe and high-quality athletic and extracurricular facilities is essential to supporting student participation and protecting

Presented in: BANQUETE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting on 2026-04-16
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Action on Discuss and Consider an Expenditure Exceeding $50,000 for the Repair of the High School Gym Floor. Description: The high school gym floor is in need of repair to address areas of wear, damage, and sur”
LN
Lillian Nash
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
GP
Gerardo Pena
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
BR
Benji Ramirez
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
YES
OR
Omar Ramirez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
BP
Bert Perez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
CR
Carla Ramirez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
BK
Billie King
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

6.C. Discuss and Consider an Expenditure Exceeding $50,000 for the Repair of the High School Gym Floor. Description: The high school gym floor is in need of repair to address areas of wear, damage, and surface deterioration that impact both safety and functionality. Maintaining safe and high-quality athletic and extracurricular facilities is essential to supporting student participation and protecting district assets. Administration has obtained proposals for the necessary repairs, which include surface restoration, sanding, refinishing, and any required subfloor corrections. The recommended vendor has demonstrated the capacity to complete the work in a timely manner with minimal disruption to campus operations. In accordance with Board Policy CH(LOCAL) , Board approval is required for expenditures exceeding $50,000. This project represents a necessary investment in the upkeep and longevity of district facilities.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).