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Board to buy ionizers, revises COVID leave policy

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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Members of the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees met this week approving the purchase of air ionization units for the district’s HVAC units and amending the district’s COVID leave policy.
The board met Monday receiving numerous updates on enrollment and other projects.
As of Sept. 20 the district enrollment totals 1,690, which Superintendent Blake Enlow said was up by about 65 from this time last year. By campus the totals were: Elementary, 569; intermediate, 215; junior high, 404 and high school, 502.
Oct. 29 will be the enrollment snapshot day when the number of students will be submitted to the state and used for realignment purposes, done every two years and coming in 2022.

By grade: Pre K/EE, 79; kindergarten, 122; first, 124; second, 123; third, 122; fourth, 109; fifth, 108; sixth, 123; seventh, 150; eighth, 129; ninth, 128; tenth, 141; eleventh, 122; and twelfth, 113.

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BISD trustees meet April 20

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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.

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Jackrabbit Preview on April 6

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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.

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The Bowie Bands Cake Spin drew a big crowd

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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.

Director German Torres directed one of the bands Saturday night. (News photos by Barbara Green)
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