The leadership team is now set at Rann Elementary after the Decatur School Board Monday gave its approval to the hiring of Julio Hernandez as assistant principal.
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Community PAC forms to support Boyd ISD’s proposed bond
A community political action committee (PAC) has officially been formed to promote Boyd ISD’s $63 million Phase 3 bond proposal that is slated to appear on the November 4 general election ballot. Brighter Boyd 2025’s Facebook page states the its mission is to “[share] updates and resources on the Boyd 2025 Bond (Phase 3), including plans for the new intermediate […]
Decatur Homecoming 2025 activities announced
Decatur ISD will celebrate homecoming next week with a full schedule of activities.
PISD to add third SRO
Paradise ISD will add a third school resource officer (SRO) to its roster beginning next month. The board of trustees Monday approved an amended SRO contract with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office for an additional deputy to serve in the district starting Oct. 6. The contract is $60,000, the standing rate for the two SROs already working in the district, […]
Decatur High School food pantry needs donations
A resource that provides food and other items for Decatur High School students is running low and in need of help from the community.
Bridgeport ISD lowers tax rate
The Bridgeport ISD Board of Trustees Monday voted to lower the district’s tax rate. The fiscal year 2025-26 tax rate approved at the special meeting is 66.69 cents per $100 valuation, a decrease of over 26 cents from FY 2024-25 (92.969). The new rate is made up wholly of maintenance and operations with a zeroed out interest and sinking rate. […]
PISD approves balanced budget
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees on Monday morning unanimously approved the district’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax rate. Trustees approved a balanced budget with revenues and expenditures equal at $16,397,201. About half is dedicated to instruction ($8.8 million) while just over $2 million covers plant maintenance. School leadership comes in at $944,471 and shared services arrangements at $631,710. […]
Boyd ISD adopts tax rate, budget for FY 2025-26
Boyd ISD’s tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will remain unchanged after trustees approved keeping the rate at 89.42 cents per $100 valuation during a special meeting Monday. Of the amount, 66.92 cents will be used for maintenance and operation, while the remaining 22.5 cents will be earmarked for interest and sinking to pay bonded debt. According to the district, […]
New stadium security rules approved
Board also approves budget, tax rateFootball begins this week, but if you plan on attending a game, you should note some new security rules in place at Decatur ISD.
Decatur School Board approves homeschool participation
The Decatur School Board Monday voted 4-3 to allow homeschooled students to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities beginning Sept. 1.
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