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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Montague County, TX
BOWIE ISD
Population / Scale
1,466
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8308
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$22.4M
+3.4% YoY • +22.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$19.01M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.3 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.1 pts
67.7 (C) → 61.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.8% (5Y)
10Y: +56.0% • Since '00: +239.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2931
FY 22: $1.1239 → FY 27: $0.8308
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67.7 (C)'10: 65.5 (C)'17: 64.1 (C)'22: 62.9 (C)'27: 61.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.6M'10: $10.4M'17: $14.3M'22: $18.2M'27: $22.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AC
Angie Christmas
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
DH
David Hughes
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
JB
Jacky Betts
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
JJ
Jeff Jackson
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
KR
Keith Richey
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
KD
Kent Dosch
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
RG
Ronald Green
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
donna.hale@bowieisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($22,351,899) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.830800 per $100 valuation: $0.650800 M&O + $0.180000 I&S) for BOWIE ISD. Source: Montague County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$22.4M
General Fund
$16.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$15,247
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.9M (44%)
Public Works: $3.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8308 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 62.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($21,616,924) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.846900 per $100 valuation) for BOWIE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$21.6M
General Fund
$15.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$14,746
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.4M (43%)
Public Works: $3.0M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8469 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 62.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($20,885,917) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.846900 per $100 valuation) for BOWIE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$20.9M
General Fund
$15.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$14,247
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.4M (45%)
Public Works: $3.0M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8469 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BOWIE ISD (Montague County) totaling $19,834,679. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8718 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$19.8M
General Fund
$14.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$13,530
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.9M (45%)
Public Works: $2.9M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8718 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 63 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BOWIE ISD (Montague County) totaling $18,868,606. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0346 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$13.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$12,871
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.5M (45%)
Public Works: $2.8M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0346 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$22.35M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.0MPer Capita: $15,247Tax Rate: $0.8308Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$21.62M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $14,746Tax Rate: $0.8469Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$20.89M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $14,247Tax Rate: $0.8469Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$19.83M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MPer Capita: $13,530Tax Rate: $0.8718Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$18.87M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $12,871Tax Rate: $1.0346Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$18.20M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $12,416Tax Rate: $1.1239Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$17.33M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $11,821Tax Rate: $1.130643Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$16.56M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $11,295Tax Rate: $1.147603Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$15.91M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $10,856Tax Rate: $1.156784Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$15.08M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $10,285Tax Rate: $1.171822Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$14.32M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $9,771Tax Rate: $1.174166Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$13.63M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $9,300Tax Rate: $1.183559Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$13.06M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $8,910Tax Rate: $1.189477Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$12.36M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $8,433Tax Rate: $1.197803Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.94M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $8,145Tax Rate: $1.200199Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$11.44M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $7,800Tax Rate: $1.209801Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.97M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $7,485Tax Rate: $1.21827Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$10.41M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $7,103Tax Rate: $1.221925Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.91M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $6,759Tax Rate: $1.228035Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$9.44M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $6,442Tax Rate: $1.230491Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.94M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $6,097Tax Rate: $1.229261Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.50M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $5,798Tax Rate: $1.23049Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$8.20M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $5,593Tax Rate: $1.234181Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.76M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $5,294Tax Rate: $1.230478Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.44M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $5,077Tax Rate: $1.237861Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$7.11M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $4,848Tax Rate: $1.234147Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.84M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $4,663Tax Rate: $1.24402Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.59M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $4,493Tax Rate: $1.246508Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $19,8...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $18,8...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $18,2...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $17,3...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $16,5...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $15,9...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $15,0...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $14,3...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $13,6...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $13,0...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $12,3...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BOWIE ISD totaling $11,9...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BOWIE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 BOWIE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 189 (19.0% of 996 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Ronald Green WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Keith Richey WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Angie Christmas WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jacky Betts WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Kent Dosch WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jeff Jackson WINNER
100.0% (166 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
BOWIE ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
BOWIE ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (24.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 259 (26.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
60.0% (155 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 249 (25.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
58.0% (144 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (17.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
64.0% (108 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (17.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
61.0% (103 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 179 (18.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
72.0% (129 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (24.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (20.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
69.0% (137 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (20.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
72.0% (143 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (17.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
64.0% (108 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (24.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 140 (14.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
59.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (16.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
62.0% (99 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 209 (21.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
56.0% (117 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (92 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 179 (18.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
62.0% (111 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (68 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (16.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
57.0% (91 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (24.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
72.0% (172 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 219 (22.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
67.0% (147 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 279 (28.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
71.0% (198 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 249 (25.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
64.0% (159 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 219 (22.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
62.0% (136 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (23.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
63.0% (144 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (85 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BOWIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 279 (28.0% of 997 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
David Hughes WINNER
67.0% (187 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (92 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other InformationIV.A.1.a: Enrollment and AttendanceIV.A.1.b: Operations ReportsIV.A.1.c: 2026-2027 BISD Board Meeting DatesIV.A.1.d: Team of Eight Training - October 12 with ESC 9IV.B: Director of Student Services - Jason ChildressIV.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Landon Wesley, Jeneanne Fleming, Dean Johnson, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus UpdateIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: August Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for August 2026V.A.4: Donation(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Budget Amendment(s)VI.B: Approval of MinutesVI.B.1: Approval of August 17 and August 31 Board MinutesVI.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement PlanVI.D: Consideration and possible action to approve 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans for Bowie Elementary, Bowie Intermediate, Bowie Junior High, Bowie High SchoolVI.E: Consideration and possible action related to activating a certification waiver due to an appropriately certified or qualified individual cannot be secured for an assignment.VI.F: Consideration and possible action related to activating an emergency permit due to an appropriately certified or qualified individual cannot be secured for an assignment.VI.G: Consideration and possible action related to activating a noncore local school district teaching permit under DOI CTE provision.VII: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of three school busesVIII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations IX: OPEN SESSIONX: ADJOURN2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Consideration and possible action related to amending the 2025-2026 school year budget.III.B: Consideration and possible action related to designation of committed fund balance for district needs.III.C: Consideration and possible action related to adoption of the Bowie ISD budget for funds 199, 240, and 599 the 2026-2027 school year.III.D: Consideration and possible action related to adoption of the tax rate for 2026-2027.III.E: Discussion and possible action to cancel the Board of Trustee Election for November 3, 2026.IV: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations V: ADJOURN2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other InformationIV.A.1.a: Operations ReportsIV.A.1.b: Personnel UpdatesIV.A.1.c: EnrollmentIV.A.1.d: TEA Accepted the 2024-2025 Annual Financial ReportIV.B: Director of Student Services - Jason ChildressIV.B.1: Update on the 2025-2026 Student AccountabilityIV.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Landon Wesley, Jeneanne Fleming, Dean Johnson, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus Update Attachments: ( 4 ) BES_August_Board_Report 8/14/2026 at 1:04 PM BIS_August_Board Report (1) 8/12/2026 at 9:06 PM BJH August Board Report 8/14/2026 at 1:04 PM BHS Board Report August 2026.docx 8/14/2026 at 1:04 PMIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial Reports Attachments: ( 1 ) JULY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS 8/14/2026 at 1:06 PMV.A.1: July Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for July 2026V.A.4: Donation(s)V.A.5: Budget Amendment(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of MinutesVI.A.1: Approval of July 20 and August 3 Minutes Attachments: ( 2 ) Regular Board Minutes from 7-20-26 8/14/2026 at 1:09 PM Special Board Meeting Minutes 8-3-2026 8/14/2026 at 1:09 PMVI.B: Consideration and possible action relating to the Bowie ISD board resolution to recognize Montague County Texas 4-H Organization as approved for the recognition and eligible for extracurricular status consideration under 19 TAC, Ch 76.1 pertaining to extracurricular activities.VI.C: Consideration and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 compensation plan for BISD Attachments: ( 1 ) Tax_Impact_Statment 8/14/2026 at 2:24 PMVI.D: Discussion and possible action for the 2026–2027 school year, to delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257, and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. VI.E: Discussion and possible action related to a resolution of the board to declare hazardous traffic conditions affecting bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year.VI.F: Order authorizing the issuance of Bowie Independent School District unlimited tax refunding bonds; SERIES 2026; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, and price, including the terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; and certain other procedures and provisions related thereVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VIII: OPEN SESSIONIX: ADJOURN2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIII.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIII.A.1: Overview of TASB Salary Study for Bowie ISDIII.A.2: Bowie ISD Budget Planning Workshop for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) Tax Payer Impact Statment_26 8/1/2026 at 10:01 AMIV: ACTION ITEMSIV.A: Discussion and possible action to approve Clay County Certified 2026 ValuesV: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VI: OPEN SESSIONVII: ADJOURN2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIII.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIII.A.1: Other InformationIII.A.1.a: Personnel UpdatesIII.A.1.b: Student Handbook and campus addendums for 2026-2027III.B: Director of Student Services - Jason ChildressIII.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Dean Johnson, Tyler PriceIII.C.1: Campus UpdateIII.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIII.D.1: Business ReportsIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsIV.A.1: June Financial ReportIV.A.2: Investment ReportIV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for JuneIV.A.4: Donation(s)IV.A.5: Budget Amendment(s)V: ACTION ITEMSV.A: Approval of MinutesV.A.1: Approval of June 16 and July 9 board meeting minutesV.B: Discussion and possible action of Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislative Session)V.C: Discussion and possible action to approve certified values from Montague, Clay and Jack CountiesV.D: Discussion and possible action to approve Student Tranfers for the 2026-2027 school yearV.E: Consideration and possible action related to the call for an election on November 3, 2026, for places #5, #6, and #7, to be elected by place, to fill vacancies that will occur with the expiration of the term of Guy Green, place #5, Lee Hughes, place #6, and Keith Richey, place #7.V.F: Consideration and Possible Action related to the Bowie ISD 2026-2027 appraisal calendar and approved appraisersVI: Discussion and possible action for Bowie ISD Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027VII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VII.A: Review TASB Salary StudyVII.B: Review candidate for Assistant Principal at BHSVII.C: Review the 23-26 Safety and Security Audit SurveyVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to offer a probationary term contract to BHS Assistant PrincipalVIII.B: Approve the 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audit SurveyVIII.C: Schedule future meetingsIX: ADJOURN2026-07-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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IV.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the replacement of HVAC units at BJH.IV.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of ConductV: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations V.A: Discuss Assistant Principal position hiresVI: OPEN SESSIONVI.A: Discussion and possible action to approve contracts for Assistant Principals at BIS and BHSVII: ADJOURNI: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: Superintendent InformationIII.A: 2026-2027 Employee HandbookIV: ACTION ITEMS2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIII.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIII.A.1: Review the 2025 Year Ending Fiscal Audit for Jack CountyIII.A.1.a: Operations ReportsIII.A.1.b: Personnel UpdatesIII.A.2: Enrollment and AttendanceIII.B: Director of Student Services - Jason ChildressIII.B.1: Preliminary STAAR scores and Board GoalsIII.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Tyler PriceIII.C.1: Campus UpdateIII.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIII.D.1: Business ReportsIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsIV.A.1: May Financial ReportIV.A.2: Investment ReportIV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for May 2026IV.A.4: Donation(s)IV.A.5: Budget Amendment(s)V: ACTION ITEMSV.A: Approval of MinutesV.A.1: Approval of May 2026 board minutesV.B: Discussion and possible action to approve a contract with Health-e Pro, Cafeteria software for menu planning, menu publishing, and production records.V.C: Discussion and possible action of budget amendmentsV.D: Discussion and possible approval to the ESSA ApplicationV.E: Discussion and possible action to approve Montague and Jack county CAD budgetsV.F: Discussion and possible action to approve library books for Bowie ElementaryV.G: Discussion and possible action to approve ESC 9 contracts for 2026-2027.V.H: Discussion and possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 127 (LEGAL) and the following local policies: BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS V.I: Discussion and possible action to approve offering open enrollment for PreKindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year.V.J: Discussion and possible action to accept administrator resignationVI: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VI.A: Superintendent Summative EvaluationVI.B: Intermidate Principal CandidateVI.C: Rental agreement for portion of bus parking longVII: OPEN SESSIONVII.A: Consideration and possible action related to topics discussed in closed session: Superintendent contract Intermediate School Principal contract Rental agreementVIII: ADJOURN2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONS Class 2026 Top 10% Graduates State UIL Academic Qualifiers State UIL Fine Art Qualifiers State UIL Athletic QualifiersIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Enrollment and Attendance Update 1443 total Enrollment 423 @ BHS 338 @ BJH 326 @ BIS 358 @ BES Attendance Rate: 95.27IV.A.2: Udpate on PreKindergarten Open EnrollmentIV.A.3: Preliminary Values Received from County Appraisal DistrictsIV.A.4: Personnel UpdatesIV.A.5: Operations ReportsIV.B: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Clay Cody, Tyler PriceIV.B.1: Campus UpdateIV.C: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.C.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: April Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for April 2026V.A.4: Donation(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of Budget Amendment(s)VI.B: Approval of April 20, 2026 MinutesVI.C: Discussion and possible action on professional educator resignationsVI.D: Discussion and possible action set an alternate June BISD Board meeting dateVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VII.A: 551.074 Discussion of Director of Student Services PositionVII.B: 551.0821: Discuss matter regarding public school studentsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to hire Director of Student Services PositionIX: ADJOURN2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONIII.A: Recognizing BHS students and staffIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other Information: TASB SLI Workshop in FTW. June 17-20. Thursday and Friday all day and 1/2 day on Saturday. (EISO training. ESC 9 will be offering the new training this summer and can also count towards Team of 8 training if everyone attends) New Trustee training is required by Sept 1. Parental Rights Training. Initial training is 5 hours and every year after is three hours of training. TraininIV.A.1.a: Enrollment and Attendance RateIV.A.1.b: Intruder Detection Audit ReportIV.A.1.c: Operations ReportsIV.A.1.d: Parent and Community Forum Meeting CommentsIV.A.1.e: Review Montague County Appraisal District Annual Financial ReportIV.A.1.f: Explore open enrollment for Prekindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.IV.B: Teacher Incentive Allotment updateIV.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Clay Cody, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus UpdateIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: March 2026 Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for March 2026V.A.4: Donation(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of Budget Amendment(s)VI.B: Approval of MinutesVI.C: Discussion and possible action to determine the financial feasibility to comply with Texas Transportation Code §547.701(e)(1) regarding school bus seat belt requirementsVI.D: Consideration and possible action to apply for 2 waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.VII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VII.A: 551.074: Personnel ConsiderationVII.B: 551.0821:Discuss matter regarding public school studentsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to hire a high school principalVIII.B: Personnel UpdatesIX: ADJOURN2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONS - Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers Award: Mrs. Jackson, BIS BJH StudentsIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other InformationIV.A.1.a: Operations ReportsIV.A.1.b: Personnel Updates, if anyIV.B: Assistant Superintendent - Lee Ann FarrisIV.B.1: Updated Progress Monitoring Board Goals with MOCK scoresIV.C: Campus Administration — Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Interim Clay Cody, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus UpdateIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: February Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for FebruaryV.A.4: Donation(s)V.A.5: Budget Amendment(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of MinutesVI.A.1: Approval of February 16, 2026VI.B: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution from Jack County to support a proposed acquisition and remodeling of property to serve as Jack County Appraisal District's administrative offices.VI.C: Discussion and possible action to approve an engagement letter with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming, & Fleming for the 2026-2027 Financial AuditVI.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials for the 2026-2027 yearVI.E: Discussion and possible action to approve a MOU with NCTC and the Red River Promise Program.VI.F: Discussion and possible action to address SB 546 - seat belts on busesVI.G: Discussion and possible action to approve contracts as presentedVI.H: Discussion and possible action to accept resignationsVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VII.A: Personnel ConsiderationsVIII: OPEN SESSIONIX: ADJOURN2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITION - Bowie Intermediate School: Character Counts ClubIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other Information Enrollment is 1452 students on February 12, 2026. The attendance rate to date is 95.42%.IV.A.1.a: Operations ReportsIV.B: Assistant Superintendent - Lee Ann FarrisIV.B.1: Bowie ISD Instructional Calendar Discussion for the 2026-2027 school yearIV.B.2: HB 3 Board Goals with NWEA MAP MOY Updated Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Board Goals -Progress Monitoring 2/9/2026 at 12:09 PMIV.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Joanne Keeler, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus UpdateIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business Reports Attachments: ( 1 ) Jan_26_BoardRecapRevenueReport_169901_119_2026-02-02_115513552 2/13/2026 at 4:54 PMV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: January Financial ReportV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for JanuaryV.A.4: Donation(s)V.A.5: Budget Amendment(s)VI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of MinutesVI.A.1: Approval of January 19, 2026 MinutesVI.B: Discussion and possible action on adjoining districts bussing into Bowie ISDVI.C: Discussion and possible action to authorize the superintendent to enter into an interlocal bussing agreement with adjoing districtsVI.D: Discussion and possible adoption of the 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarVI.E: Discussion and possible action to submit to TEA an application to delay teacher certification requirements.VI.F: Discussion and possible action to approve amendments to the District of Innovation PlanVI.G: Discussion and possible action on SB 11: Daily Prayer PeriodVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VII.A: Discuss administrator contractsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to approve administrator term contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.IX: ADJOURN2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other InformationIV.A.1.a: School Board RecognitionIV.A.1.b: Operations Reports Attachments: ( 6 ) Custodial_Report_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 4:40 PM Maintenance_Board_Report_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 4:41 PM Maint_Ticket_Count_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 4:41 PM Tech Board Report 1/16/2026 at 4:41 PM Transportation_Report_Jan_26 (2) 1/16/2026 at 4:45 PM Child_Nutrition_Report_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 4:46 PMIV.A.1.c: Scoreboard UpdateIV.A.1.d: Junior High Soccer Club - Chad WordIV.A.1.e: Discussion with regard to Senate Bill 11: Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible and Other Religious Text Attachments: ( 4 ) Daily Period of Prayer and Reading of Bible or Other Religious Text 1/16/2026 at 5:06 PM DGA(L)-A to X 1/16/2026 at 5:07 PM FNA(L)-X- 1/16/2026 at 5:07 PM SB11 Texas Faith Leaders Sign-on Letter (1.7.2026) 1/16/2026 at 5:12 PMIV.B: Assistant Superintendent - Lee Ann FarrisIV.C: Public hearing concerning the Bowie ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); Presented by Assistant Superintendent, Lee Ann Farris. Attachments: ( 2 ) 24-25 Annual TAPR Report Final 1/16/2026 at 5:14 PM BISD 2024-25_annual_report_public_hearingpdf 1/16/2026 at 5:15 PMIV.D: Campus UpdateIV.D.1: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Joanne Keeler, Tyler Price Attachments: ( 5 ) BES_Board_Report_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 5:17 PM BIS_Report 1/16/2026 at 5:17 PM January BJH Board Report 1/16/2026 at 5:17 PM BHS Board Update for 1.19.2026 1/16/2026 at 5:17 PM AD_Board_Report_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 5:17 PMIV.E: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.E.1: Business ReportsV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: December Financial Report Attachments: ( 1 ) DECEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL REPORTS 1/16/2026 at 5:19 PMV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for DecemberV.A.4: Donation(s)V.A.5: Budget Amendment(s) Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget_Amendments_Jan_26 1/16/2026 at 5:20 PMVI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of December 15, 2025 MinutesVI.B: Consideration and possible action related to Bowie ISD board resolution recognizing February as CTE Month in Bowie ISD. Attachments: ( 1 ) CTE Proclamation 1/16/2026 at 5:28 PMVI.C: Consideration and possible action regarding sale of real propertyVI.D: Discussion and approval of library books for BISD Attachments: ( 4 ) BES_Library_Books 1/16/2026 at 5:43 PM BIS_Library_Books 1/16/2026 at 5:43 PM BJH_Library Book Order Fall 2025.xlsx - Sheet1 1/16/2026 at 5:42 PM BHS_ Library Book Order Fall 2025.xlsx - Sheet1 1/16/2026 at 5:43 PMVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; 551.076 to conduct deliberations regaVII.A: TGC 551.074 - Superintendent Formative EvaluationVII.B: TGC 551.0.74 — Discussion of TASB Staffing ReviewVII.C: TGC 551.072 - Discussion of property valuationVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the sale real property.IX: ADJOURN2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BOWIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: MEETING CALLED TO ORDERI.A: Opening PrayerI.B: Pledge of AllegianceII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIII: RECOGNITIONIV: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONIV.A: Superintendent - Donna HaleIV.A.1: Other InformationIV.A.1.a: Enrollment and Attendance RateIV.A.1.b: Operations ReportsIV.A.2: Financial Audit presentation for the 2024-2025 school year by Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PCIV.A.3: Vendor presentation of scoreboardsIV.A.4: Personnel Resignations, if any Hirings, if anyIV.B: Assistant Superintendent - Lee Ann FarrisIV.C: Campus Administration - Heather Wheeler, Jason Childress, Jeneanne Fleming, Joanne Keeler, Tyler PriceIV.C.1: Campus Update Attachments: ( 4 ) BES Report 12/12/2025 at 4:05 PM BIS_Report 12/12/2025 at 4:05 PM BJH_Report 12/12/2025 at 4:05 PM BHS_Report 12/12/2025 at 4:05 PMIV.D: Finance - Paula PetersonIV.D.1: Business Reports Attachments: ( 1 ) Business_ Revenue Report 12/12/2025 at 4:07 PMV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: Approval of Financial ReportsV.A.1: November Financial Report Attachments: ( 1 ) NOVEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL REPORTS 12/12/2025 at 4:08 PMV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Tax Levy Adjustment from Montague County Tax Appraisal District for November 2025 Attachments: ( 1 ) BO 11-1-2025 to 11-30-2025 Distribution Report 12/12/2025 at 4:37 PMV.A.4: Donation(s)V.A.5: Budget Amendment(s) Attachments: ( 1 ) DECEMBER BOARD APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT 12/12/2025 at 4:09 PMVI: ACTION ITEMSVI.A: Approval of November 17, 2025 and December 1, 2025 minutes Attachments: ( 2 ) Regular Board Minutes from Nov 17, 2025 12/12/2025 at 4:09 PM Special Board Minutes from Dec 1, 2025 12/12/2025 at 4:10 PMVI.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial and Compliance ReportVI.C: Consideration and possible action to approve the Internet Safety Policy for Bowie ISD Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD_CIPA_Internet Safety Policy 12/12/2025 at 4:10 PMVI.D: Discussion and possible action to approve student laptops from CDWVI.E: Consideration and possible action designation of 10 non-business days for TPIA related to HB 3033 January 2, 2026 March 9,10, 2026 July 1, 2, 2026 November 24, 25 2026 December 24, 30, 31 2026VI.F: Discussion and consideration of Scoreboard RFPsVI.G: Discussion and possible approval of the BISD Board of Trustees Operating ProceduresVII: CLOSED SESSION: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations VIII: OPEN SESSIONIX: ADJOURN2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BOWIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation