NEWS
Trustees debate buying co-op a building, select construction manager-at-risk
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie Independent School District Trustees conducted a lengthy meeting Tuesday night on a varied slate of topics that included the selection of a construction manager-at-risk for the new administration building project, educator contracts and a discussion on the county special education cooperative buying a building.
The board met for nearly four hours Tuesday night. A closed session of almost an hour opened the night as they interviewed representatives from M&F Litteken for the construction manager-at-risk job on the new administrative offices’ project.
A video presentation was shown as the company officials gave their history and showed some of their other projects in the area. Superintendent Blake Enlow said the company was “very impressive, and they were top scorers” in the review of prospects. Trustees approved Litteken and they will now move into preparing the contract for professional services.
The board’s second closed session was the review of educator contracts. Enlow said all staff were offered contracts.
Coach Bre Jones is leaving her position as head volleyball coach, but will still teach in the district next year. There are also three retirements Kami Bowman, Dianna Maahs and DeAnn Ash all at the elementary.
Enlow said there are some staff members who are completing certifications and he also anticipates there may be some who do not return their contracts, but he has not been made aware of those.
Education Co-op
Trustees had an extensive discussion about BISD being asked to contribute $108,751.74 for the Montague County Special Classes Cooperative to purchase a building for its offices.
The special classes cooperative provides specialized services school districts in the county may need for their students.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 23.
The court will consider obligating $276,961.84 of American Rescue Plan funds to completing the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex. Commissioners have been working on this project much of the year.
Montague County will apply to the Nortex Regional Planning Commission for a solid waste disposal grant to purchase a tire cutter for use by all four precincts.
Developers for Kingdom Estates Phase 2 subdivision will offer a plant for lots 6-10, 16.06 acres located in precinct two.
A cooperative agreement between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the county will be presented, along with a non-exclusive license and service agreement between Local Government Solutions and Justices of the Peace one and two.
Annual bonds for seven elected officials will be offered, along with the county attorney’s 2024 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report.
Montague County has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist individuals with the purchase and installation of a residential storm shelter.
The shelter must be FEMA-approved and individuals must install and pay for the shelter. After installation and passing an inspection, the individual could be eligible for 50% reimbursement of the cost of the storm shelter up to a maximum $3,000 reimbursement.
The initial program allows for financial assistance for the installation of up to 100 storm shelters. Visit the Montague County website at co.montague.tx.us and click on “Safe Room Program,” and under quick links to see the qualifications and requirements for participation in the program.
There is no deadline to apply, but only 100 applicants will be accepted
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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