SCHOOL NEWS
NISD trustees to meet July 15
Nocona Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider approving all the handbooks for the new school year along with pay schedules and personnel matters when they meet at 6 p.m. on July 15.
The employee compensation schedule will be reviewed as it is expected to be impacted following approval of the recent state school finance bill. The state revised its state minimums and each school district is facing how its schedule fits with that one.
Personnel matters will be discussed in executive session along with security devices and their specific occasions for implementation of the personnel or devices.
Numerous annual topics are on the agenda including review of the student, employee, band and athletics handbooks and the student code of conduct. The appraisal calendar and approved appraisers will be presented along with the athletic trainer agreement.
E3 Energy will present options for replacement of the district’s heating and air conditioning systems. This is for information only, no decisions are expected.
The Nocona Sports Complex Committee will meet with the board to discuss its plans to develop an atheltic complex that could be used by the district teams.
Other topics will include the monthly reports and bills, public comments, board training requirements, resale deeds from the tax office and action on the Texas Association of School Board board endorsement.
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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