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CCISD construction contract awarded to Fulton Construction under scrutiny
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has confirmed to KRIS 6 News that it is investigating the Corpus Christi Independent School District’s (CCISD) method of awarding a construction contract in 2020.
The contract to build new classrooms at Ella Barnes Elementary School went to Fulton Construction on July 16.
However, video has surfaced with a July 14 timestamp showing a Fulton crew working on the project without even the customary “guaranteed maximum price” agreement.
6 Investigates: CCISD construction contract awarded to Fulton Construction under scrutiny
and last updated 2021-05-27 19:42:14-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has confirmed to KRIS 6 News that it is reviewing a complaint regarding the Corpus Christi Independent School Districtâs (CCISD) method of awarding a construction contract in 2020.
The contract to build new classrooms at Ella Barnes Elementary School went to Fulton Construction on July 16.
However, video has surfaced with a July 14 timestamp showing a Fulton crew working on the project without even the customary âguaranteed maximum priceâ agreement.
At a June 8 school board meeting, CCISD Construction Project Manager John Dibala suggested that $4 million remaining from the 2016 bond issue could pay for the renovations. The bid process was completed by July 9, with Fulton edging the firm of Weaver & Jacobs, 100 to 98.
The American Federation of Teachers is questioning whether the board members in question are providing true leadership. Author: Rudy Trevino Updated: 8:45 PM CDT May 12, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas With controversy brewing between the American Federation of Teacher s Union and the Corpus Christi Independent School District trustees, AFT is now asking for the resignation of board members John Longoria and Jaime Arredondo.
Longoria complained of too much homework being sent home with students and Arredondo agreed after the subject of Math scores was presented.
AFT is questioning whether the board members in question are providing true leadership. During a special called news conference, AFT President Dr. Nancy Vera, did her own calling out of trustee Longoria.
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