In other action, Monte Hunter of Hunter Corral Associates presented the board with updated plans for the science lab addition to Crockett Middle School. The new lab is part of the overall project of consolidating seventh and eighth grade classes at Crockett. The building will house three science labs and one computer lab, Hunter said. The board approved the design plans and voted to solicit competitive sealed proposals for the construction contract. The board also took time to recognize Victor Tarin and Mary Lou Carrasco for the letters of congratulations they received from the Region 18 Education Service Center.
Card is the district's auditor.
Since I've criticized payroll in the past and found things to be in excellent order this time I wanted to mention that specifically. Card said that he found only a few problems, and these related to record keeping with activity funds. Card stated that the financial condition of the district was much improved from 1998 and that he would present the board with the full report at the next scheduled meeting in January 2000. In other business the board heard the grievance filed by Brenilda Bauer, a teacher at Pecos High School. The board heard the grievance in executive session and then voted to deny Bauer's grievance and uphold the recommendation of the administration.