SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg ISD to conduct hearing on concealed weapons
Gold-Burg Independent School District Trustees have scheduled a public hear to discuss a “Guardian” plan that would allow teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons on school grounds to protect students from potential shooters.
The hearing was set by the board at its Feb. 15 meeting, and is scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 21.
Superintendent Roger Ellis said the program would be similar those those in other area schools including Montague and Prairie Valley.
The plan came to life back in 2008 when the Harrold school district made the controversial decision to allow teachers to carry concealed weapons. It was the first time any school in the country permitted select teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Aug. 21.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will provide an update on enrollment, along with the status of the district’s local revenue level in excess of entitlement for 2024-25 also known as recapture.
He also will provide further details on stadium and gym sound system updates.
Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris will report on the Texas Education Agency school accountability ratings being blocked from release by the courts, plus changes in the district medication policies and practices.
Campus administrators will report on the new year, followed by business reports and budget updates.
In action items the student transfer list will be reviewed along with recognition of Texas 4-H as an extracurricular activity.
Several certification waivers and emergency permits will be examined for teaching staff. A Texas Association of School Boards policy update for class ranking will be considered.
An executive session is set for the school safety plan.
As the first day of school gets ever nearer, let The Bowie News school supply lists help guide your shopping.
See the area school shopping lists on page 2-3B in the mid-week Bowie News.
Don’t forget the Texas sales tax holiday for back to school school is Aug. 8-10
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