NEWS
Bowie ISD Board finalizes its facility improvements using remaining bond money
After several months of debating different facility improvements for the remaining bond funds, the Bowie School Board Thursday night approved six projects that will touch multiple schools.
The board also renewed all the administrator contracts following an executive session for the annual contract reviews. Staff receiving new contracts include all principals, curriculum director, chief financial officer, technology director, director support services, PEIMs director and the district alternative education program director.
Turning back to the bond revenues, trustees reviewed a list of possible projects and began prioritizing them. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Pastusek said there is about $650,000 left in the bond funds.
Some of the ideas touch on long-term needs like additional classroom space at the junior high, but most center on immediate needs and improvement. Read the full story in the weekend News.
Pictured: Superintendent Steven Monkres recognized Bowie High teacher Kristi Hunt who was recognized during ceremonies at the Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers. Districts from across the region nominate teachers who are honored for their teaching. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 9.
An executive session is scheduled to discussion personnel matters pertaining to the current county employee assigned to the septic system inspections and the proposed transfer to the new sewer plant facility, as well as the county employee assigned to the Montague County Animal Shelter. Any action will be taken back in open session.
The court will consider approving a memorandum of understanding between the county and Montague County Animal Rescue. The rescue group has been working with the county to get operations at the animal shelter up and running, along with providing volunteers at the shelter.
Other topics on the agenda include: Approve the 2026 Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan; approve the 2026 Texas Association o Counties ARTS Renewal agreement; and consider the risk management pool liability proposal including $1,000,000 for cybersecurity coverage; amend authorized representatives for TexPool adding Charles Lanier; approve order of election for the 2026 joint primary; consider quotes to replace seven showers and 11 exhaust fans in the jail and consider replat of two lots in Silver lakes Ranch phase seven in precinct two.
Due to a breakdown at the printing press that prints The Bowie News, today’s paper will be delay until later this evening. It will be delivered to the racks and post office as soon as it arrives. We apologize for this delay.
The Boil Water Notice for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Slaughter Street to Old Bowie Lake has been lifted.
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