SCHOOL NEWS
BISD Trustees meet on Nov. 17
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will reorganize themselves following the recent election when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 17.
While two incumbents were returned to the board, after the oath of office is given to Kent Dosch and Jeff Jackson, officers will be elected.
In information and discussion, Superintendent Donna Hale will report on the junior high door audit which it passed. Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris will report on House Bill 3 board goals, followed by administrator and finance director monthly reports.
Action items include approval of the 2024-25 annual financial and compliance report, plus review of the board of trustee operating procedures. Texas Association of School board policy updates in legal and local will be examined.
Trustees will cast their votes for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors, approve the 2025 tax roll totals and discuss updating local policies for registered sex offenders on campuses and district properties. The board also will consider action on public access to Moses Johnson Lake located next to the high school.
A closed session also is planned, but no specific topic is listed other than what is allowed by the law.
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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