Bowie Independent School District public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 5:30 PM. They will consider action on the 2022-2023 audit, approve financial reports and budget amendments, and discuss facility and calendar options. The board will also vote on several purchases and repairs, and enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Consideration of 2022-2023 school year audit, presented by Paul Fleming, C.P.A.
- Purchase of doors for control access install from Texoma Builders Supply, not to exceed $50,000
- Service and repair to Bowie JH elevator, not to exceed $45,000
- Designation of 10 non-business days for TPIA related to HB 3033 (dates listed for 2024)
- Acceptance of board member resignation letter
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Nov. 13, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM. The board will reorganize by electing new officers, hold a public hearing on the Texas Education Agency financial accountability rating, and consider several action items, including a security window film purchase and policy updates. The agenda also includes routine consent items like financial reports and minutes.
- Election of new board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
- Public hearing on Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Rating System (F.I.R.S.T.)
- Purchase of security window film from NGS for Bowie ISD campuses, not to exceed $80,000
- Ratification of submission of Bowie ISD EOP and Annexes to Texas School Safety Center
- TASB Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, safety, employment, and student welfare policies
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board will discuss district and campus improvement plans. The meeting also includes updates on the district bond, financial reports, and the 2023 Montague County taxroll totals.
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans with TIP strategies
- Consideration of 2023 Montague County Taxroll Totals
- Bowie ISD Bond update
- September financial and investment reports
- Tax levy adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD board will discuss enrollment, bond updates, and campus reports, then vote on consent agenda items including financial reports and budget amendments. Action items include activating nonrenewable and emergency teaching permits, certifying unopposed board candidates, and possibly canceling the election. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a superintendent salary addendum.
- Activate nonrenewable permit for Bowie Elementary (Rebecca Foster)
- Activate emergency permits for Bowie Intermediate, Junior High, and High School staff
- Certify unopposed candidates for Places 5, 6, 7 and cancel election
- Approve August financial report, investment report, budget amendments, tax levy adjustment
- Closed session on superintendent salary addendum
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board is holding a called meeting to consider and possibly approve several financial items, including amending the 2022-2023 budget, designating committed fund balance, adopting the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, and approving the salary schedule for 2023-2024.
- Amend 2022-2023 school year budget
- Designate committed fund balance for district needs
- Approve Bowie ISD Salary Schedule for 2023-2024
- Adopt 2023-2024 school year budget
- Adopt tax rate for 2023-2024
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board is holding a called meeting with a single public hearing item: the budget and proposed tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2023 at 7:00 AM.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
Called Meeting/Board Training
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting and board training session. The main action item is a proposal to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3) and delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent. The board will also participate in training on legislative updates and the Texas Education Code.
- Consideration and possible action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3) and delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent
- Budget workshop
- School board training: Legislative Update/Orientation to Texas Education Code, presented by Region 9 ESC Staff
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving an order to call a bond election on November 7, 2023, following a recommendation from the district's facility committee. The board will also hear updates on enrollment, recapture, and memoranda of understanding, and take action on student transfers, a 4-H resolution, and other administrative items.
- Consider approving order calling bond election on November 7, 2023
- Discussion of proposed bond project by financial advisor and bond counsel
- Action on student transfer list for 2023-2024 school year
- Resolution to recognize Montague County 4-H for extracurricular status
- Approval of July 2023 financial report and budget amendments
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board is holding a called meeting to discuss a facility committee presentation and a budget workshop, and to consider action on a budget amendment and calling a Nov. 7, 2023 election for three board places. The meeting includes public comments and routine opening procedures.
- Facility Committee presentation by Daniel Deweber
- Budget workshop discussion
- Budget amendment action item
- Call for Nov. 7, 2023 election for places 5, 6, and 7 (Guy Green, Lee Hughes, Keith Richey)
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider calling an election to fill three expiring trustee places, adopt the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, and take action on several administrative items including a hazardous bus route resolution and a staff development waiver. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as financial reports, minutes, and budget amendments.
- Call for election for Place #5 (Guy Green), Place #6 (Lee Hughes), Place #7 (Keith Richey)
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Resolution declaring hazardous traffic conditions for bus routes
- Approval of 2023-2024 appraisal calendar and appraisers
- TEA waiver for staff development minutes
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition of student achievements, and informational updates from district departments. Action items include voting on the proposed 2024 budgets for the Montague, Jack, and Clay County Tax Appraisal Districts, and adopting TASB Policy Update 121 covering local policies on topics like safety, maintenance, and student welfare. The board will also enter closed session for personnel considerations and the superintendent's summative evaluation, followed by possible action on those topics and a superintendent salary addendum.
- Consideration and possible action on Montague, Jack and Clay County Tax Appraisal Districts' proposed 2024 budget
- TASB Policy Update 121: adoption of local policies including CFB, CKE, CKEC, CLB, CRF, CVA, CVB, DEA, FD, FFI
- Approval of May 2023 financial report, investment report, budget amendments, and tax levy adjustment
- Closed session for personnel considerations and superintendent summative evaluation
- Superintendent salary addendum in open session
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially act on the appointment of a principal for Bowie Intermediate School. The board will first meet in closed session for personnel considerations, then reconvene in open session to take possible action on the matter.
- Closed session for personnel considerations regarding Bowie Intermediate School Principal
- Open session consideration and possible action on the principal position
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition, and reports from district administrators. Action items include a resolution opposing vouchers and education savings accounts, approval of the transfer list, an audit engagement letter, and grant-funded equipment purchases. The board will also enter closed session to discuss professional educator contracts.
- Resolution opposing vouchers, education savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
- Purchase of Reach-In Merchandisers for High School & Intermediate campuses, not to exceed $28,500
- Purchase of Walk-In Freezer for Bowie Elementary, not to exceed $27,500
- Approval of Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan
- Audit Engagement Letter with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming P.C. for year ending August 31, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition of students, and informational updates from district administrators. Action items include approving the 2023-2024 instructional calendar and a CTE welder purchase not to exceed $45,000. Consent agenda items include financial reports, budget amendments, and a tax levy adjustment.
- Approval of 2023-2024 instructional calendar
- CTE welder purchase not to exceed $45,000
- February financial report and investment report approval
- Budget amendments and tax levy adjustment from Montague County Appraisal District
- BHS December water damage update and facility committee update
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition, and information updates. Action items include authorizing a missed school day waiver for the January 30-February 4 weather event, approving administrator contracts, and hiring a Head Football Coach/AD. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 instructional calendar and receive campus and finance updates.
- Missed school day waiver for weather event January 30-February 4, 2023
- Bowie ISD Administrator Contracts
- Hiring Head Football Coach/AD
- 2023-2024 instructional calendar discussion
- January Financial Report and budget amendments
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, updates on school safety, facility issues, and grants, and action on a CTE Month resolution and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session for superintendent evaluation and personnel matters.
- Intruder Detection Audit update from Texas School Safety Center
- Bowie High School December water damage update
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Resolution recognizing February as CTE Month
- TASB Policy Update 120 (local policies on safety, bullying, grievances, discipline)