SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie School Trustees to meet at 7 p.m. Monday
Bowie School Trustees are expected to put the final touches on the 2018-19 budget when they meet at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20.
The regular board meeting was moved to a later time due to Meet the Teacher night.
A budget workshop is schedule as the board will examine possible salary scenarios prepared by Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Pastusek. He was directed by the board to prepare a few options for consideration, following last week’s meeting.
Assistant Superintendent Christie Walker will present the campus and district accountability summaries released last week, while the principals will discuss the start of the school year and student handbook addendums.
The majority of action items center on annual activities including the designation of hazardous bus routes for the year, the appraisal calendar and appraisers, test day waiver, board policy and calling the board election for November.
A closed session is set with personnel and safety plan the topics for discussion. Any action would be taken back in open session.
SCHOOL NEWS
Bellevue alumni host fundraiser
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
SCHOOL NEWS
Forestburg High School students nominate homecoming royals
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Elementary staff hosting open house/curriculum night
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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