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TAPR hearing opens BISD meeting on Thursday night

BOWIE SCHOOL BOARD
Bowie Independent School District Trustees face a lengthy agenda of business when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 27.
Recognition opens the agenda with a presentation for school board recognition month, along with presentations by Ashley-Douglass and Angie’s Way.
There will be a public hearing for Bowie ISD’s Texas Academic Performance Report presented by Assistant Superintendent Christie Walker. The TAPR reviews every aspect of the district from test score and number of staff to budgetary information.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will bring an update on the administration building project, COVID-19 and the auto technology program.
A resolution recognizing February at career technology education month will be offered by Salli Page of student services. The remaining monthly reports will be given by the campus principals, assistant superintendent, director of curriculum and finance director.
In action items the board will consider several major purchases including an Lü projector system for the elementary not to exceed $30,000; upgrades to the junior high and elementary cafeteria decor not to exceed a total $50,000 and $55,000, respectively; board resolution to join the Texas SmartBuy membership program and the transfer list.
An executive session is schedule for the superintendent’s annual formative evaluation.
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Bowie City Council meets May 27

The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 27 in council chambers.
Items on the agenda include the following: City manager’s report discussing the master plan grant, repairs to Rock and Pillar and status of the substation transformer; consent agenda of minutes and bills; speed limit ordinance update second reading; Bowie 4B Sales Tax Corporation request to approve expenditures on park enhancement project to include additional concrete parking at Pelham Park and installation of covered pickleball courts southwest of the Bowie knife and public comments.
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Amon Carter Lake closed again due to high water levels
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Food truck permit rule draws conflict

Bowie City Councilors heard complaints about the recently approved food truck ordinance during last week’s meeting and were updated on damage from recent flash flooding.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris also presented a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, as members of the local EMS team were presented with the proclamation.
In his city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham said there were numerous problems with excessive rainfall during the last few weeks, with the most significant at Rock and Pillar where the rusted washed out culverts have been deteriorating for several years. Portions of Rock have collapsed near that intersection closing part of the street.
Another less traveled street had a sinkhole which the city crews have repaired, and two crews have been out trying to fill potholes and make street repairs as they can.
Cunningham told the council they have to figure out a way to pay for the new culverts on Rock and Pillar, and he has been meeting with a pair of engineering companies to get some preliminary estimates that are close to $1,000,000. He also has been talking with the city’s financial advisor to discuss options for financing repairs.
Read the full story in the May 22 Bowie News.
Photo – Mayor Gaylynn Burris presented a proclamation from the City of Bowie for National EMS Recognition Week. Several members of the Bowie EMS team were present: Daniel Fogle, Enrique Roman, Fire Chief Doug Page, Chad Gerlach, Marco Sandoval and Luke Waltersheid. (Courtesy photo)
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