Bowie Independent School District public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and potentially act on the school library collection development policy and Gifted and Talented (GT) procedures. The meeting also includes a report on a recent Texas School Safety Center intruder detection audit.
- Consideration of School Library Collection Development Policy (HB 900)
- Consideration of GT Policy and Procedures
- Consideration of Student Transfer List
- Designation of 10 non-business days for TPIA related to HB 3033
- Approval of November 2024 Financial Report and Investment Report
Regular Meeting
The Board will canvass the November 5, 2024 election results and administer oaths of office to Jacky Betts and Angie Christmas. The meeting includes a public hearing on the district's financial accountability rating and a review of the 2023-2024 school year audit.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024 Election results
- Public hearing on Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Rating System
- Consideration of the 2023-2024 school year audit
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Possible action on 2024 Montague County Tax Roll Totals
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board holds its regular meeting to receive updates from district leadership, review financial reports, and discuss school safety. No major decisions are listed on the agenda; items focus on routine reports and compliance.
- Principal Appreciation Month recognition
- November board meeting date set
- FIRST public hearing scheduled for November meeting
- Bowie ISD EOP submission update
- Intruder Detection Audit report presented with no findings
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve the District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans for Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, and High Schools. The meeting also includes financial reports and a discussion on the Superintendent's salary addendum.
- Approval of Bowie ISD District Improvement Plan
- Approval of Campus Improvement Plans for Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, and High Schools
- August Financial Report and Investment Report
- Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for August 2024
- Superintendent Salary Addendum
Called Meeting
The Board is meeting to take possible action on the 2024-2025 school year budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes discussions on salary schedules and the purchase of attendance credits.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 school year budget
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 tax rate
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
- Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3)
- Resolution authorizing the defeasance of outstanding bonds
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board will convene a called meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss enrollment updates, budget reports, and medication policy changes. Key decisions include approving the 2024-2025 student transfer list and activating certification waivers and emergency permits for specific staff members.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 student transfer list
- Certification waiver for Madison Chandler (BJH) and Jason McCoy (BHS)
- Emergency permits for Cynthia Reeves, Christina Jackson, Hannah Wilson, Nelson Justiss, Ben West, and Malloree Hardee
- Resolution to recognize Montague County Texas 4-H Organization for extracurricular status
- Policy update for EIC (LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Class Ranking
Called Meeting
The board will hold a budget workshop and consider potential changes to the district's District of Innovation Plan.
- Bowie ISD Budget Workshop
- Possible action on amendment of the District of Innovation Plan
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and potentially act on calling an election to fill vacancies for two board seats. Other business includes adopting the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and reviewing district planning updates.
- Call for election for Place 1 (Jacky Betts) and Place 2 (Nichole Maddox)
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Bowie ISD Student Code of Conduct
- Proposed 2025 budgets for Montague, Jack, and Clay County Tax Appraisal Districts
- Resolution to declare hazardous traffic conditions affecting 2024-2025 bus routes
- Approval of June financial and investment reports
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board is holding a called meeting on July 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will vote on a budget amendment and then discuss the district budget, as well as student, employee, and campus handbooks and the code of conduct. The meeting opens with prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
- Budget Amendment action item
- Bowie ISD Budget Workshop discussion
- Bowie ISD Handbooks and Code of Conduct (Student/Employee/Campus Addendum(s)) discussion
Regular Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider action on the superintendent's contract and salary addendum, as well as the proposed 2025 budgets for the Montague, Jack, and Clay County Tax Appraisal Districts. The agenda also includes routine items such as financial reports, budget amendments, and policy updates, along with informational updates from district departments.
- Consideration and possible action on Montague, Jack and Clay County Tax Appraisal Districts' proposed budget for 2025
- Consideration and possible action on TASB Policy Update 123, including 14 local policies (e.g., BBD, BBFA, CKC, CKE, CKEC, CQC, DCE, DGBA, EEH, EF, EFA, EFB, FNG, GF)
- Closed session for superintendent summative evaluation and salary addendum, followed by open session action on superintendent contract/salary addendum
- Approval of May 2024 financial report, investment report, budget amendments, and tax levy adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District
- Recognition of BHS State Golf Team, BHS State Track, and BHS State Solo and Ensemble
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition of top 10% graduates, and reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, campus administrators, and finance. Action items include authorizing the superintendent to file low-attendance school day waivers for specific dates in January and April 2024. The board will also discuss and potentially act on personnel matters and safety audit findings in closed session.
- Intruder Detection Audit finding and corrective actions
- Low attendance school day waiver request for 7 dates
- Bowie High School Assistant Principal and educator contracts
- Region 9 ESC Safety and Security Audit Report Summary
- April 2024 financial report and budget amendments
Called Meeting
The Bowie Independent School District board is holding a called meeting to canvass the official results of the May 4, 2024 bond election. The board will also enter closed session to discuss school safety information before adjourning.
- Canvassing election results of the May 4, 2024 bond election
- Closed session on school safety information
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving up to $440,000 in Safety And Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant funds for fencing, gates, and window safety film upgrades. The board will also act on an audit engagement letter, the 2024-2025 TEKS Certification Form, a Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan, and the student transfer list. The agenda includes routine items like financial reports, minutes, and a closed session for professional educator contracts.
- Up to $200,000 for fencing upgrades
- Up to $150,000 for fencing gates
- Up to $90,000 for window safety film
- Audit engagement letter with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming P.C.
- Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan approval
Board Training
The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a training session. The board will consider two action items: modifying the 2024-2025 instructional calendar to align spring break with North Central Texas College, and updating the Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan. The meeting also includes required training on evaluating and improving student outcomes.
- Modify 2024-2025 instructional calendar (spring break) to align with NCTC
- Modify/update Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan
- School board training: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes/Team Building (SB 1566 requirement)
- Training presented by Region 9 ESC Staff (Dr. Brian Bibb)
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 instructional calendar, receive updates on facilities, curriculum, and the preliminary budget, and act on consent agenda items including financial reports and a tax levy adjustment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property matters.
- Action on 2024-2025 instructional calendar
- Facility committee update and campaign treasurer appointment
- Preliminary budget update for 2024-2025
- Approval of February financial report and budget amendments
- Tax levy adjustment from Montague County Appraisal District
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognition, and information updates from district staff. Action items include approving a resolution on chaplain volunteers/employment, the student transfer list, and administrator contracts, which will be discussed in closed session first.
- Resolution on chaplain volunteers/employment (TEC 23.001/SB 763)
- Bowie ISD Student Transfer List approval
- Administrator contracts (closed session then action)
- Budget amendments and tax levy adjustment from Montague County
- 2024-2025 instructional calendar discussion
Called Meeting
The board will review a proposed bond project recommendation from the Facility Committee. Additionally, the board is scheduled to consider an order calling for a bond election on May 4, 2024, and potential budget amendments.
- Bowie ISD Facility Committee recommendation of proposed Bond Project
- Order Calling Bond Election on May 4, 2024
- Budget Amendment(s)
Regular Meeting
The Bowie ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving up to $1.4 million in SAFE grant funds for exterior door upgrades, and will also vote on a resolution recognizing February as CTE Month. The board will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and hear updates from the superintendent, campuses, and finance. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, school safety, and filling the vacant Place 2 board seat, followed by a possible appointment vote.
- Action: Purchase(s) not to exceed $1.4 million using SAFE Grant funds for exterior door upgrades
- Public hearing: Bowie ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Consent agenda: December financial report, investment report, budget amendment for Bowie Elementary gym floor painting, tax levy adjustment, donations
- Closed session: Superintendent formative evaluation, school safety, personnel for vacant Place 2 board seat
- Action: Appointment to fill Bowie ISD Board Vacancy (Place 2)