NEWS
BISD considers grading options for students
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Bowie Independent School District has so far spent more than $21,000 in unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which it expects to submit for federal reimbursement.
Trustees received a report on those operations during their Monday night session. With the governor’s announcement schools will remain closed for the rest of the year, the district will continue online teaching as the official year winds down and they figure out grades for the students.
Superintendent Blake Enlow broke down the COVID-19 costs by hours and expense through April 25. Custodial reports 526.55 hours at $2,632; transportation, 393.40 hours at $3,343.90; maintenance, 578.20 hours at $2,891; child nutrition, 832.88 at $3,747.96 and clerical, 247.55 at $2,723.05.
The total costs are $15,388.66 with an additional $5,841.04 in supplies for $21,179. Enlow said due to the disaster declaration the district will be able to receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funds at 75 percent reimbursement. The accounting staff has created a budget line and a document file to track everything that is spent in this area.
Read the full story on the school district’s activities in the mid-week Bowie News.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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