SCHOOL NEWS
BISD shooting for balanced 2020 budget
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie School Trustees received a clearer view of its proposed budget as salary schedules for all the staff were presented Monday night, along with projections for how 2018-19’s fiscal year may end.
Ken Korbel, chief financial officers, and Superintendent Blake Enlow presented new calculations for the budgets.
In trying to gauge where the present fiscal year may end, Korbel said the state is only at 73 percent of its funding, leaving the district waiting for about $900,000. At this point BISD is looking at a $1,606,608 deficit; however, with one more month to go in the budget year adding in payroll and payables, that deficit will jump to a little more than $3 million.
Originally the district was anticipating a deficit in the $2.4 to $2.6 million range.
Board President Jacky Betts pointed out if they take out the energy retrofit project money of about $1.6 million, and the $375,000 in the statewide compressor lawsuit settlement, the deficit will be more like $900,000. The initial payment to E3 in the energy project came out of fund balance.
Korbel confirmed that would be about right. The CFO said he will know more as they wrap up the salary accruals for the 10-month employees, makes retirement system adjustments and go through the budget to make any final changes. Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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.
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.
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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