SCHOOL NEWS
Local school boards to meet June 15
Gold-Burg ISD
Gold-Burg School Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on June 15 in the school library.
School districts are already making plans for the next school year. Along with any new staffing, the board will review student insurance, salary schedules, consider buying an agriculture vehicle and discuss a preliminary budget.
Superintendent Roger Ellis will provide a legislative update on state actions impacting local policies.
The board will review the 2015-16 Montague County Tax Appraisal District budget.
An executive session is slated to discuss personnel issues, following by monthly administrative reports.
Forestburg ISD
Trustees of the Forestburg School District will meet at 6 p.m. June 15 in the school library.
The board will tackle several annual topics including worker’s compensation proposals, tax collection contract with Montague County , delinquent tax collection contract with Perdue, Brandon , Fielder, Collins and Mott, statewide student information system support with Region 9 Service Center, and audit agreement all for the 2015-16 school year.
The teacher appraisal calendar, lunch room price schedule and salary scale also will be examined for the next year.
Budget planning begins with the projected budget amount and possible tax rates. The business manager will make a report on investments and the fund balance.
The agenda concludes with various administrative reports, and consideration of teacher contracts and staff changes.
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SCHOOL NEWS
BISD trustees meet April 20
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.
SCHOOL NEWS
Jackrabbit Preview on April 6
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
SCHOOL NEWS
The Bowie Bands Cake Spin drew a big crowd
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.

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