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election was based off a recommendation from a Facilities Planning Committee comprised of parents, staff members and other district stakeholders. According to district projections, Howe ISD is expected to grow by 800 students in 10 years. The district's elementary and middle schools are projected to be over capacity by the 2018-19 school year.
accommodate the district’s enrollment growth. If the bond is approved, taxpayers would see a tax rate increase of 22 cents beginning in 2018, which would result in an annual increase of approximately $286 on a $150,000 home.
Public meetings to discuss the proposed bond are scheduled for the following dates at the Howe The $17 million bond proposal includes the construction of phase I Elementary/Middle School of a new elementary school with a Cafeteria beginning at 7:00 p.m.: Tuesday September 5, Monday capacity of 400 students. The September 11, and Thursday preliminary plan is for this new September 21. Additional campus to house grades Pre-K, kindergarten, first grade and second meetings may also be scheduled for October. grades. As our enrollment continues to grow, we intend to Election Day is set for Tuesday, construct Phase II to complete the Pre-K through fifth grade campus. Nov. 7, and early voting runs from At that point in time, we will have Oct. 23 through Nov. 3. For more information about the bond two Pre-K through fifth grade proposal, go to www.howeisd.net. elementary schools in order to
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Chamber sets town hall meeting for school bond Q&A The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce will host a "Town Hall" style meeting on Oct. 10 at 7:30 pm at the chamber office in downtown. Members of the political action committee will give information about the upcoming election and will be there to answer questions regarding the bond, and how the Community Facilities Committee derived to the conclusion of the
option that has been put in place before the public. Superintendent Kevin Wilson will also be available to give facts regarding the school and answer questions that may arise. Wilson, as superintendent is now allowed to be a spokesperson in favor for the bond, but can give factual information about the status of the schools.
Howe Elementary Top Dogs
Dates to remember
The first set of "Top Dogs" for Howe Elementary for the week of August 21 through September 1, 2017. Fourth grade -Tori Williams, Zayda Argueta, Lysell Hawkins, Lauren Catching, Jalyn DeVore Third grade - Molly Haney, Rylan Strong, Jayden Lukash
Second grade - Jaden Strunc, Caris Riley, Natalee Thorpe, Alexis Perez (not pictured) First grade - Hazel Tibbets, Liam Sheehy, Katelin Patterson, Taylor Steedman, Izak Montgomery K-Addy Garrison, Madelyn Chantaca, Bradley Grabrandt, Kenlea DeVore
