8-16-04 - School bells rang across Grayson County on Monday, but while most students were hitting the books - kids in the Howe school district will stay on summer break for an extra 2 weeks. It’s the second year in a row the HISD has started school late in order to revive a floundering budget.
Previous school administrations had left the accounting books in a mess. Starting school in the middle of August, before the new fiscal year began in September, would create more debt for the district, by lowering bond ratings and increasing interest rates. Starting later also saves the district about $5,000 in utility bills.
Because of the decision to start school late two years in a row, Howe has rebuilt their emergency fund to at least $500,000.
There will be a school board meeting Thursday night to vote on starting the fiscal year in July instead of September. That would allow Howe to begin school early, and save money at the same time.
Posted: 06/17/2013 - ARDMORE, Okla. —The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation announced the 2013-2014 recipients of the Sam Noble Scholarships this week, awarding $140,000 in scholarships to 10 southern Oklahoma students.
Posted: 06/13/2013 - DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has scheduled Camp SE for June 23-24, July 21-22 and July 28-29 on campus.
Updated: 06/10/2013 - (LEONARD,TEXAS) -- Leonard residents are worried that piles of tires sitting at a vacant service shop are attracting mosquitoes and endagering their health
