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.

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.

Members of the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 16 as the district returns from Spring Break.
An executive session is scheduled for personnel considerations as the district looks to filling two major administrative positions, high school principal and assistant superintendent. Joanne Keeler resigned from the high post and Lee Ann Farris as assistant superintendent.
In the closed session the board may discuss appointments, reassignments, evaluations, duties, discipline or dismissal of employees. The agenda also lists deliberation on security devices or security audits.

Read the full story on next week’s agenda in your Thursday Bowie News.