SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg Trustees to consider energy project
Gold-Burg Independent School District Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on June 18.
The board will make a decision on selecting a design-build firm based on its request for qualification for the district’s energy efficiency and facility improvement project. If approved the board would authorize Superintendent Roger Ellis to negotiate any contract with subsequent project development and bring that contract back to the board for action.
Last month the district received projections on possible energy savings and estimates costs on that related improvements from Entegral Solutions. Staff from the firm examined all aspects of the district beginning with the rooftop air conditioning/heating units which average 18 years of age, the lack of a control system for the thermostats and older lighting both inside and out.
Entegral projects the district could see energy savings of $13,000 a year, plus another $4,000 per year in potential operational savings for a total of $17,000. The overall project would run $230,500 and could be financed on a 15-year general maintenance note. This is the same program recently approved in the Bowie ISD.
Other action items will be the engagement letter with the outside auditor Stephen Gilland; approval of the student insurance carrier, hiring of personnel, superintendent permission to hire during the summer without board approval and calling of a board election for Nov. 6.
The remainder of the agenda focuses on monthly staff reports, bills and financials plus notification from the state on the district’s Chapter 41 status, where the district has to pay funds back to the state because of its wealth per student.
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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