SCHOOL NEWS
BISD Trustees provide COVID effort bonus to staff
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District Friday approved and delivered one-time bonuses of $300 to district employees in recognition of their extra efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board met for a brief called session on Jan. 8 to consider the proposal offered by Superintendent Blake Enlow at the December board meeting. Enlow told the board several other area school districts approved similar bonuses and he recommended something in the $250 to $300 range.
There was trustee consensus to go with $300 with Enlow and Chief Financial Officer Paula Peterson to prepare a budget amendment. Thanks to a small cushion in the payroll categories no amendment was needed for the approximately $84,000 for 280 employees. However, Enlow said as the budget year draws to an end they may need to move some stuff around.
The superintendent said there were some happy employees who appreciated the bonus when they were delivered.
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.
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)
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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