Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Week of March 26

The +10 Mindset - In the Board Meeting
Powerlifting State Champion Natalie Walker
and Coach Jarred Seamans
At the Monday, March 19 board meeting, the board recognized our teachers of the month, Amanda Nichol, Andrew Carlson, and Jennifer Stroup.  Additionally, the board recognized Natalie Walker for winning the state championship in powerlifting and the 8th grade girls basketball team for having another undefeated season this year.

Gallagher Construction provided an informational presentation about future construction options for the district, and the board cancelled its school board election because all places have candidates who are unopposed.  Additionally, the board was updated on the progress of 3rd and 4th 6 weeks assessment process which showed that students are making great gains in their learning.  Finally, the master facility plan outlined major projects for the next 3 years, and the district's budgetary process for this year as well as the forecast for next year revealed that the district is in great financial shape heading into the 2018-2019 school year.

BRES Teacher of the Month, Amanda Nichol
and Principal Matthew Todd
Last the board took action on several issues related to our teachers and staff.  First, the board Early Leave Notice Incentive that would allow the district to get a head start on recruiting teachers for next year.  Finally, the board approved the BRISD Sick Leave Bank which would serve as extra incentive for our teachers and staff at no cost to the district.  Future discussions related to personnel will include a staff salary analysis to determine how the district can be more competitive with neighboring districts in its teacher, administrator, and support staff salary scale.


The board also approved the extension of contracts to teachers currently under term contract. Probationary contracts will be reviewed in April.  Additionally, Matthew Todd, BRES Principal, was named the district's new curriculum director, and he will officially begin his new duties this summer.  The district will begin its search for the new elementary principal this spring and anticipate having the new principal named by May 2018.



Enrollment Continues to Increase
Our district is growing in enrollment
and in learning.

Enrollment in Blue Ridge ISD has continued to grow for the second year in a row.  In just 2 years, our district has grown 128 students in grades PK - 12.  In 2017, BRISD contracted with Templeton demographics  to predict the future of our district with respect to enrollment.  In the table below, you will see that the growth for our district is expected to continue for the next 2 years.  Beyond 2020, the future of the district's enrollment will be based on the economy among other factors.  



Campus15-1616-1717-1818-1919-20
BRES341370391394429
BRMS164194204205217
BRHS197206233254269
BRISD702770828853915

Upcoming Events


  • Fri, Mar 23 - Carter Blood Drive at BRHS
    BRMS 8th Grade Girls Basketball Champions
  • Fri, Mar 23 - Softball at Ector
  • Fri, Mar 23 - Baseball vs Trenton HOME
  • Sat, Mar 24 HS UIL Academics District Meet at BRHS
  • Mon & Tue, Mar 26 & 27 - District Tennis Tournament in Princeton
  • Tue, Mar 27 - Softball vs. Tom Bean HOME
  • Tue, Mar 27 - Baseball at Ector
  • Wed, Mar 28 - JH Track Meet at Howe
  • Wed, Mar 28 - TSI Testing for Seniors
  • Wed, Mar 28 - Collin College Dual Credit and Health Science Night
  • Thu, Mar 29 - HS Track Meet at Howe
  • Fri, Mar 30 - Good Friday (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)
  • Sun, Apr 1 - HAPPY EASTER
  • Mon, Apr 2 - District Golf at Webb Hill
  • Tue, Apr 3 - SB at Bells
  • Tue, Apr 3 - BB at Celeste
  • Wed, Apr 4 - Band at UIL Concert & Sight-reading in Pottsboro
  • Thu, Apr 5 - Powderpuff Game at BR Stadium
  • Fri, Apr 6 - SB vs Sam Rayburn HOME
    BRMS Teacher of the Month, Andrew Carlson
    and Principal Phillip Lentz
  • Fri, Apr 6 - BB vs Tom Bean HOME
  • Sat, Apr 7 - HS District Track Meet HOME
  • Tue, Apr 10 - STAAR Testing:  English 1 EOC & 5th and 8th Math
  • Tue, Apr 10 - SB at Dodd City
  • Tue, Apr 10 - BB at Bells 
  • Wed, Apr 11 - STAAR Testing:  5th and 8th Reading
  • Wed, Apr 11 - #LoveMySchoolDay:  Post why you love BRISD on your Facebook and Twitter
  • Thu, Apr 12 - STAAR Testing:  English 2 EOC
  • Fri, Apr 13 - SB vs Trenton HOME
  • Fri, Apr 13 - BB vs Savoy HOME
  • Sat, Apr 14 - JH Track Meet at Honey Grove
  • Sat, Apr 14 - BB at Bonham


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