SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg receives superior FIRST rating
Trustees of the Gold-Burg Independent School District conducted a public hearing on its Financial Integrity Rating System report where the district received a superior rating for 2018-19.
The board later in its meeting on Oct. 23 to accept the report which received 90 of 100 available points. This rating reviews the financial processes of the district.
The remainder of the mid-week meeting centered on monthly reports as Superintendent Roger Ellis said they had nine students take the PSAT and officials from North Central Texas College visit the campus twice a month to answer questions for students during lunch.
The district’s new 14-passenger bus arrived and has been in use on a route.
Two students have applied for the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program, an authentic learning experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA’s mission and become the next generation of explorers. Like-minded students will complete an online curriculum in exploration and discovery.
The highest achieving students are invited to a six-day residential experience to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston during the summer where they will be mentored by NASA scientists and engineers while working in teams to plan a mission to Mars. Both online and onsite portions are free to participants.
The district is undergoing a series of annual audits for its pest control program, cafeteria, special education and Department of Public Safety. Ellis explained in these reviews officials examine documentation for all these activities to make sure procedures and policies are being followed.
Board training will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 30.
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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