Beaumont ISD trustees approve budget amendments and $839,268 in purchases including scoreboard, AV and IT renewals

The Beaumont Independent School District board approved several budget amendments and authorized purchases over $50,000 totaling $839,268.82 during the meeting.

The board approved general fund corrections and special revenue transfers, and then approved purchases reported by district staff. Among the items listed were a renewal of excess workers' compensation coverage ($158,449), a multifactor authentication service renewal with CDW ($133,590), ClassLink annual renewal for student single sign‑on ($58,994.80), replacement of the natatorium video display and timing system via Digital Scoreboards (approximately $104,944) and a Lockstep Technology Group contract for PAC center microphones and projectors at Beaumont United and Westbrook (about $305,191.02). Whitley Penn's external auditing fee of $78,100 was also included on the list.

Trustees asked questions about procurement and whether less expensive options existed; district staff said the natatorium timing system had failed and the board previously approved a price that the original vendor would not honor, requiring staff to pursue alternate vendors. Staff also said this is the first technology replacement of this kind in 16 years for Doggett Family Stadium and that some systems were no longer serviceable.

The motion to approve purchases was moved and seconded, and trustees voted to approve the items (vote recorded as 5-0). The board emphasized fiscal stewardship, noting teacher and staff compensation increases were previously prioritized and that the district sought the most economical options for necessary replacements.

The purchases and budget adjustments were listed in the board packet and will be incorporated into district financial records as approved.