GCISD Sets $4 Million Bond Election


             At its regular meeting March 8, the Glasscock County Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to call a $4 million bond election to be held May 8.  The BGR Architects-Engineers of Lubbock estimated costs for the various projects at $4,125,000.

            Editor’s note: Most, but not all, of the projects under consideration were listed in the February 10, 2010 issue of the Glasscock County News. We will publish another list, including estimated costs, in the April issue, when plans for specific projects are firmer.

           The board selected FirstSouthwest of Dallas to handle financial details of the bond election.

           The board discussed, but took no action on a proposed oil & gas lease with Laredo Energy. The document’s wording is “not workable” as it is. Board President Andy Wheeler asked Superintendent Steve Long to discuss with the school’s attorney how possible future royalties would be handled if the school doesn’t sign the lease.

          All teacher contracts were approved for the 2010–2011 school year.

          Tracy Tarter, the school’s auditor, reported everything is “clean” and all financial reports are good. He said with $5 million in reserves, the school is in good financial shape.  He said many school districts in the state are not so fortunate.

          The board voted to nominate Long for consideration as the Texas Association of School Boards’ Superintendent of the Year for 2010.

          The school district’s Vision Statement, Mission Statement & Goals plus the District Campus Plans were approved. These are available on the school’s website at http://www.gckats.net.


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