NEWS
Trustees debate buying co-op a building, select construction manager-at-risk
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie Independent School District Trustees conducted a lengthy meeting Tuesday night on a varied slate of topics that included the selection of a construction manager-at-risk for the new administration building project, educator contracts and a discussion on the county special education cooperative buying a building.
The board met for nearly four hours Tuesday night. A closed session of almost an hour opened the night as they interviewed representatives from M&F Litteken for the construction manager-at-risk job on the new administrative offices’ project.
A video presentation was shown as the company officials gave their history and showed some of their other projects in the area. Superintendent Blake Enlow said the company was “very impressive, and they were top scorers” in the review of prospects. Trustees approved Litteken and they will now move into preparing the contract for professional services.
The board’s second closed session was the review of educator contracts. Enlow said all staff were offered contracts.
Coach Bre Jones is leaving her position as head volleyball coach, but will still teach in the district next year. There are also three retirements Kami Bowman, Dianna Maahs and DeAnn Ash all at the elementary.
Enlow said there are some staff members who are completing certifications and he also anticipates there may be some who do not return their contracts, but he has not been made aware of those.
Education Co-op
Trustees had an extensive discussion about BISD being asked to contribute $108,751.74 for the Montague County Special Classes Cooperative to purchase a building for its offices.
The special classes cooperative provides specialized services school districts in the county may need for their students.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Bowie Intermediate School students, staff and families enjoyed a “STAAR” Party on April 18 celebrating the hard work of all preparing for STAAR testing as well as other year’s successes. There were about 200 students and parents attending to enjoy the activities that included telescopes provided through the 3Rivers Foundation. It was a clear night perfect for star gazing, there also was an outdoor movie and other activities. (BIS courtesy photos)
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