SCHOOL NEWS
Building projects top BISD board agenda
Members of the Bowie Independent School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 for their February session which will focus on building projects.
Trustees will consider costs related to renovation of the former bus barn that will be home to the new county auto technology program. Additional renovations required architectural designs to bring the building up to code and to meet the needs of the program.
Marrs Patriot Construction has offered an estimated quote of $162,638.60 and if the board approves can begin work immediately in order to get the program started as soon as possible. The board also will consider authority for the superintendent to approve all change orders to contingency up to $25,000.
The district also will consider soliciting proposals for a construction manager-at-risk for construction of new administrative offices using a specifications package prepared by Harper Perkins Architects.
In other action items, the 2022-23 instructional calendar will be presented along with an interlocal agreement to provide pediatric and adolescent behavioral health services between Tarrant County Hospital District and BISD.
An executive session is scheduled to review Bowie ISD administrator contracts, with any action to follow back in open session.
Salli Page, BHS student services will provide a career technology program update. The board will look at bad weather make-up days, set the March board meeting and board training.
Information on the Texas Clean School Bus program will be presented, along with an update on tornado-related repairs to the junior high roof.
Administrator, curriculum and finance monthly reports will be given, including a discussion of the third grade relocating back to the intermediate where it was located several years ago.
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will swear in its new board members and reorganize its officers when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.
The agenda opens with canvassing of the election votes, followed by the oath of office to Jacky Betts in place one and Angie Christmas in place two. The board will then elect officers including president, vice president and secretary.
Action items begin with presentation of the 2023-24 outside audit offered by Paul Fleming of Edgin Parkman Fleming and Fleming, PC.
The annual public hearing on the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System report will be presented. The district usually receives a 100% on its report.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will discuss board training opportunities and the junior high all region band hosting on Nov. 19 at the high school. Lee Robertson will give a technology department update on its audit and eSports vulnerability information.
The campus administrators and athletic director will give monthly reports and a soccer club update, while the finance director will give business reports.
Other agenda action items include action on the 2024 tax roll and updates to the board operating procedures.
Special agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency spoke to Bowie High School students during Red Ribbon Week activities last week. The DEA’s In The Air helicopter and four agent/pilots brought the aircraft for students to see up close. They also talked about their careers, as did members of the City of Bowie Fire and Police Departments. BHS Principal Joanne Keeler had her photo taken with the crew. (courtesy photo)
Bowie High School’s Mighty Marching Maroon competed at regional marching contest last week, but unfortunately it did not advance.
Director German Torres said the students did very well and they were proud of their work this season. The band had advanced out of area from the weekend before.
“We came in 16th place (3A region) and the students were a little disappointed, but that is to be expected. We are now setting our sights on our Veteran’s Day program alongside the Christmas program,” said the director.
Nocona High School’s band will compete at area contest in Mineral Wells High School at 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.
The Pride of the Tribe is directed by Randy Brooks. Marching contests are open to the public to attend for an admission price of $5.
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