SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie School Trustees to finalize budget, tax rate
Bowie School Trustees will meet in an early morning session Thursday to finalize the proposed tax rate and budget for 2017-2018.
The board will meet at 7 a.m. Thursday for a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate.
After that hearing a second meeting will be opened at 7:15 a.m.
During this meeting the board will amend the 2016-17 school budget, approve the fund balance for district needs, consider the 2017-18 salary schedules, adopt the budget and tax rate.
The district is looking at a proposed budget of about $14.5 million for expenses. During an Aug. 21 workshop, the salary schedules, stipends and health insurance changes were approved.
Expenditures for the new budget are only .28 percent higher than the previous year with revenues projected to come in at 7.27 percent higher.
Based on those figures the district will have an anticipated deficit of about $525,604, which is much less than the $1.5 million expected at the end of the present budget year.
There are no changes to the 2017 tax rate as the district will remain at $1.22 per $100 in property value. The rate breaks down into $1.04 for maintenance and operation, with .18 cents for debt service.
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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