GSISD School Board begins annual budget process
Grand Saline ISD trustees opened the 1996 97 budget discussion at a special meeting. Superintendent Gerald Gilbert noted a $7 million rise in property values but warned state funds could drop if values keep increasing. The proposed tax rate is 1.967, up from 1.2295. The draft budget shows a 147000 rise in instruction, an 18000 drop in food service, and a 26000 increase in administration. The 1995 96 budget totaled 6.62 million. the proposed budget is about 5.3 million with a projected 400000 fund balance. Additional maintenance costs include track upkeep and high school AC replacement.
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Jan Adamson
Grand Saline
Gilbert
Rural addressing to aid Van Zandt County 911 system
County contractors Halls and Associates work on rural addressing to assign geographically based addresses for all rural driveways in Van Zandt County. The aim is a quicker, more accurate emergency response as part of enhancing the 911 database and services.
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Jan Adamson
van Zandt County
Chester Helt
Halls and Associates
Helt
Halff and Associates
Budget Talks Kick Off As Grand Saline Seeks Budget
Grand Saline City Council opened its budget process with a goal of no tax increase. City manager Sam Beeler cited an effective tax rate of .5147 per $100 and a current rate of .5220. Members floated ADA upgrades, health plan cuts, water meter readings by golf-cart staff, and a new city hall, with a rough ADA compliance cost of about $87,000.
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Grand Saline City
Sam Beeler
Bill Roberson
Saline Scenes Cemetery Work Day Set at Rodgers
A cemetery clean up at Rodgers Cemetery is scheduled for Saturday August 10. Volunteers are asked to bring tools and contact Terrell Savage at 962-3617 for more information. The Grand Saline City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday August 13 at 7 p.m. in council chambers. The Grand Saline Rodeo Association plans a Tuesday meeting August 13 at 8 p.m. at the rodeo arena. members urged to attend.
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Rodgers
Rodgers Cemetery
Terrell Savage
Grand Saline
City Hall
Rodeo Association
Grand Saline Rodeo Association
Rodeo
Annual Poor Boy Rodeo returns to Grand Saline arena
The 35th annual Poor Boy Rodeo in Grand Saline opens at 8 p.m. with events for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. Wayne Sloan leads the association. Jim Parr will announce and Clint McQueen provides comedy. Entries in nine events cost 20 dollars for most events and include calf roping, junior and senior bull riding, barrel racing, steer saddling, and 4 team roping. A calf scramble and Mutton Bustin for youngsters add prizes. admission is four dollars for adults and two for children.
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Grand Saline
Wayne Sloan
Rodeo Association
Jim Parr
Clint McQueen
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