Crowley ISD previews Black History Quiz Bowl and outlines legislative priorities as 'school choice' advances in the Senate
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District staff previewed the Black History Quiz Bowl (49 teams) and described CISD's legislative priorities; staff noted the Texas Senate passed a school-choice emergency item 19'12 and CISD plans advocacy at the Capitol on Feb. 18.
District staff at the Crowley ISD board meeting previewed upcoming Black History Month events and provided a legislative update that framed the district's advocacy focus for the 2025 legislative session.
Miss Polk, presenting a quiz-bowl preview, said the Black History Quiz Bowl theme is "African Americans in labor." The event will be held at North Crowley High School with an opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m., 31 elementary teams and 18 secondary teams (49 total), plus student performances and an art contest on display at Tarleton.
Miss Batiste presented the district's legislative priorities, saying school safety and school funding are top concerns and summarizing important session dates. She reported that, as of Feb. 5, the Texas Senate had passed an emergency school-choice item by a 19'12 vote and that the proposal was pending action in the Texas House. CISD scheduled an advocacy day at the State Capitol on Feb. 18 to press district priorities, with trustees and student representatives planning to attend.
Trustee June W. Davis restated the board's opposition to diverting public tax dollars to private schools through vouchers, tax credits or similar programs, saying the board "opposes that" and emphasizing the district's need for adequate public funding.
The presentations included administrative logistics (event dates, volunteer needs and the district's role in advocacy) and invited board support for the upcoming Capitol day.