NEWS
TAPR hearing opens BISD meeting on Thursday night
BOWIE SCHOOL BOARD
Bowie Independent School District Trustees face a lengthy agenda of business when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 27.
Recognition opens the agenda with a presentation for school board recognition month, along with presentations by Ashley-Douglass and Angie’s Way.
There will be a public hearing for Bowie ISD’s Texas Academic Performance Report presented by Assistant Superintendent Christie Walker. The TAPR reviews every aspect of the district from test score and number of staff to budgetary information.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will bring an update on the administration building project, COVID-19 and the auto technology program.
A resolution recognizing February at career technology education month will be offered by Salli Page of student services. The remaining monthly reports will be given by the campus principals, assistant superintendent, director of curriculum and finance director.
In action items the board will consider several major purchases including an Lü projector system for the elementary not to exceed $30,000; upgrades to the junior high and elementary cafeteria decor not to exceed a total $50,000 and $55,000, respectively; board resolution to join the Texas SmartBuy membership program and the transfer list.
An executive session is schedule for the superintendent’s annual formative evaluation.
NEWS
May 4 ISD bond election results
Bowie ISD –
For – 477
Against – 1308
Forestburg ISD
Prop A – For 98, against 59
Prop A – For 86, against 72
All results preliminary until formally canvassed
NEWS
Gold-Burg High one-act prepares for public show on Sunday
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
NEWS
Voters decide today on two ISD bonds
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
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