SCHOOL NEWS
Dean pulls out of May election
Bowie School Board will have only one contested race on May 9.
Board President and Place One Incumbent Holley Dean has withdrawn from the election, leaving Jacky Betts to run unopposed.
Guy Green and Debbie Leonard will battle it out for the vacant place two.
TRUSTEES TO MEET
Bowie School Trustees will have their monthly board meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 9.
The meeting has been delayed due to ice and playoff games, but will take place on Monday with administrator contracts one of the primary topics.
Trustees will convene into executive session to discuss the renewal of those contracts.
The remainder of Monday’s agenda will focus on project updates. Superintendent Steven Monkres will present a report on bond expenditures and the discussion of future projects.
Bowie School District was able to save money on several of its bond-funded projects, and Monkres would like direction on what other projects the board would like to take on with the remaining funds.
The school safety audit report prepared by the Region 9 Education Service Center will be presented, along with information on board training and changing the March board meeting due to spring break.
The remainder of Monday’s agenda lists campus and administrator reports, the consent agenda and approval of the student transfer list.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will discuss personnel issues including possible action on hiring a new high school principal when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on April 20.
An executive session is scheduled for that topic and other personnel updates as the school nears its end.
Last month the high school principal and assistant superintendent resigned as did the head boy’s basketball coach. The new coach was named this week
The regular agenda opens with recognition of high school students and staff.
Superintendent Donna Hale will provide informational updates for enrollment and attendance, intruder detection and audit report, operations reports and parent and community forum meeting comments.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District annual financial report will be reviewed. There also will be a discussion on open enrollment for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27.
Under action items the board will determine the financial feasibility to comply with the Texas Transportation Code regarding school bus seat belt requirements. Possible action on applying for two waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.
Monthly reports and financials wrap the agenda.
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
The Bowie schools music program hosted its annual cake spin on March 28. There was a live auction with caller Terry Gunter, along with the spin. All proceeds go back directly to the music students.A couple of guest conductors helped out Director German Torres. All bands, choir and color guard performed.
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